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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gambit (nola.com) and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Updated August 2026.
Tacos del Cartel New Orleans · South Market District
Chef Christian Chaussat's nixtamalized blue- and yellow-corn tortillas. Flavor and texture worth eating on their own.
Taquerias Carnalito · Central Business District
McNulty's fast-casual follow-up to Tacos del Cartel. The signature Gaonero taco mirrors the cutlet-ribeye style that earned a Michelin star at Mexico City's El Califa de León.
Taqueria La Lucha · Warehouse District
A courtyard taqueria near the convention center serving tacos, quesadillas, shrimp cocktails, and fresh-fruit margaritas. The open-air patio grew out of a pandemic-era pivot, and the kitchen turns out a solid run of Mexican street food for downtown workers and convention-goers looking for a relaxed outdoor lunch or dinner.