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Handcrafted Jaguar Alebrijes from Oaxaca, Mexico. - Tacos del Cartel, New Orleans, LA

Tacos del Cartel

4.6
4.6
193 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 354-9038
  • Website
    http://Www.tacosdelcartel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Atzin Santos
  • Location
    1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113
  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    O'Keefe & Girod
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Hot spot

  • New Orleans

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tacos del Cartel is a vibrant and lively spot, perfect for celebrations and group outings. With "amazing food" and "creative presentation," it offers a unique dining experience. While some find it pricey, the decor and atmosphere make it "a must-visit." Ideal for birthdays and Instagram-worthy moments, this restaurant promises unforgettable memories.

193 Reviews

  1. Peter

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They charged $14 for a kid's mocktail. They should be ashamed of themselves

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  2. Reilly

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, I love the workers, and the food is too good!

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  3. Shelly

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Fun atmosphere! Beautiful decor. Good lack luster. Bar service very slow. 30 min for 3 mixed drinks and a glass of wine

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  4. david

    New Orleans

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, service excellent considering place was slammed with concert event

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  5. Blakley

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and drinks were quite good and the presentations, over the top. The menu is very pricy, but the portions are large and definitely sharable, which I think is nice in order to be able to try a few different things. The main downfall is that the volume of the music is entirely too loud. You can not communicate with the people at your table unless you are sitting on the side of them and can scream into their ear. Also, the obnoxiousness of the flashing lights, loud chanting, birthday song, and shots, shots, shots song is definitely obtrusive to the diners that are there for a date night, or just for some nice food and drinks. The Barbarcoa Short Rib is a must try! We will be back just for that ad to try some of their remarkably appealing desserts. For those first timers, be prepared, very prepared for the noise. The restaurant defiintely caters to a younger crowd, although my husband and I are both mid fourties.

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  6. Bruce

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Music was way too loud.

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  7. Jacque

    New Orleans

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing meal and cocktails every single time!!!

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  8. Thomas

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was excited to try the place. The interior is well done and fhe music is loud so all and all the vibe is trendy. Service was decent but the food was terrible and I mean really bad. The queso was thick as mud and the tacos were basically just a protein put on a cold small tortilla. I can do that at home. It was three of us, we shared three tacos, some drinks and a queso and it was $200. Won't be back.

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  9. LaTanya

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome. Drinks were great. Barria tacos are a must try. Music really loud but I guess that work for some guest.

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  10. PatriciaM

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Host experience was wonderful, the decor and ambience of the restaurant is super cool! The food was truly outstanding!! I couldn’t stop eating. Our server Lily was fabulous! Even the runners that delivered the food were wonderful! Highly recommend and will definitely go back!

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FAQs

Tacos del Cartel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 354-9038.

Tacos del Cartel is rated 4.6 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tacos del Cartel

1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    O'Keefe & Girod
  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Atzin Santos
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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