Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in New Orleans

"This place is great. I love the salsa and home made chips. The drinks could be better but the food makes up for it. I had a mix fajitas plater and..."

Chefsgirl

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"In a search of great food in New Orleans, who knew this restaurant would exceed all of my expectations! A local friend recommended it and I honestly..."

Iesha Burns

"We went to this restaurant without a reservation and it was at least an hour long wait, so we sat at the bar. MAKE RESERVATIONS!! This place stays..."

Kenny Rivera

"Love the vibe in the bar area! Well-priced cocktails, wine and beer along with fabulous Columbian cuisine. Shareable plates. Fun place. Loved the..."

J Roos

"Amazing to see a Colombian restaurant nestled in the area Ordered the bandeja paisa, arepa sampler (was mostly shredded meat) and arepa. The arepa..."

Michelle B

"Best Bandeja Paisa in the area. place gets quite busy so calling ahead to reserve a table is highly encouraged. Price is not cheap, but food is..."

Daniel Domenzain

"Excellent quality food and flavors. Friendly and quick service. We had one app, two mains, two drinks, and one dessert for only $100. The tres..."

Rachel Flaat

"Hands down the best arepas in the South! Every time we visit NOLA, this is the first place we go to. Earlier this year they also were super..."

Courtney Henrich

"This hidden gem was absolutely amazing! Food was so delicious! It is small, so be sure to make reservations before you go if you don't want a long..."

Brianna Ekueku

"Wow. A safe place to eat. Gluten-free in New Orleans is no small thing. The food was incredible. The atmosphere was lovely. The music was pleasant..."

Kellie Mzik

Sarita's Grill

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"We were looking for some good fish tacos and googled Best Fish Tacos in NOLA and Sarita's popped up. It did not disappoint. They were fresh, hot..."

Mary Jacob

"Sarita's has a plain and even "tumbledown" exterior and interior appearance (a dive?). The waitress was friendly and helpful. I ordered the Steak..."

Ronald Jay Theriot

"Friendly staff delicious food. Our Friend Raymond birthday celebration was the top at this..."

Mimi Attba Porche

"I just ate the best fish tacos of my life! I celebrated by birthday dinner at Saritas and Sara the owner treated us so well and the food was..."

John Halfacre

"Always good, great family feel!! Menu is not over the top with choices or prices, which makes I‎t the perfect..."

Jeff Laque

"We eat here at least once a week typically! We love Sara and her staff, and the food is amazing every..."

Joseph Tate

"My babies and I dine here ALL the time!!! I..."

LaKisha Safire Brown

"Love this place! Great fish and steak tacos! Friendly..."

Elena Shackelford

"Very good environment as an after work place. The staff is very friendly and pricing is..."

Damian A Castro

"Food is amazing and the service outstanding!! Go every chance I..."

Edgar Mejia

"Wonderful food, excellent service. Everything was fresh and..."

Frank Serio

"Wonderful Neighborhood restaurant that everything is freshly cooked in front of you. The owners Sarah and Ronald are the Best, They will go out of..."

Alfred Yee

"Glad I live across the state. If I lived near this place I'd be fat fat..."

Lelan Cortez

"We decided to try out this place. The food was amazing. Nicaraguan tacos were amazing. The empanadas are also out of this world!! We will definitely..."

Andy Rivière

"Holy... Empanadas and chorizo tacos...."

Clint

"Can't wait to go back!!. After reading great reviews of Sarita's we decided to give it a try and I am so happy we did. Good food, good atmosphere,..."

Muchosabor

"Amazing!!!. I'm so glad I found this place!! I feel like I've struck gold! I love the fact that they give you chips and cheese instead of chips and..."

Kristen Leigh

"Best Latin mix food ever in if u don't like u have no taste in good good..."

Mystery Man

"Created an account to review this place.. Wow, talk about amazing mexican food. When I first got my plate of pulled pork, I was disappointed. It did..."

John Hutchinson

"Great food. I had the Cuban sandwich and a fish taco. The cuban sandwich wasn't out of this world but it was good. The fish taco is what I'll come..."

Patrick X

"Very good Mexican. On the menu, they advertise being a fusion restaurant. If having salads makes a restaurant Latin fusion, so be it. To me, it's a..."

Urbanspoon Gimp

"I'm so happy that I live two blocks away from Sarita's! It's such a laid back, comfortable atmosphere, with really nice staff, and tasty food at..."

ClovisCrawfish

"I live in the neighborhood and Sarita's is on our short list of go to places. The folks who run it are very friendly and the food is great. Prices..."

Hdw

"Two thumbs up. Delicious pico de..."

Marie-Claire Serou

"So.... I was 'that' girl!!!! I didn't realize they closed for 2 between lunch and dinner and I came in at like 5mins til... I felt like such a..."

Carrie Basaldua

"Love it!. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner. The restaurant was itself on the outside and inside was vibrate with colors. Alot of fancy New..."

A.N.

"Great food! Been eating here since it opened. Best cuban sandwich ever & the Mexibowl is fantastic! Great local..."

Ellforest

"Good meal, good people, good price. We had the tacos nicaragueneses (rib eye meat wrapped in a tortilla and deep friend like a taquito and served..."

Ruthie

"Best Cuban sandwich in town well-prepared food excellent flavor. Highly..."

Raleigh Bourg

"Great neighborhood Latin restaurant!. I'm a fan of what Sarita is doing with her self-named neighborhood eatery which opened only a few months ago on..."

Steve Sanders

"Love it. I hade the shrimp taco was great and the mexi bowl and all the other dishes because im a professional cheif and i know wat im..."

Stacy Mills

"Excellent food! A hidden..."

Neal Bodenheimer

"Great food, interesting mix of..."

Stewart Young

"Authentic, inexpensive, decent. Mexican/Cuban fushion. new 09. In re-emerging ferret section of uptown that took 2 feet of water at Katrina...."

Ray Cannata

"This was a great find! The food was great the the prices are amazing. They also give complementary cheese and chip. I ordered the Shrimp and Fish..."

Tiffany

"A nice quaint little restaurant with a great atmosphere. It was clean and orderly. They had a good variety of background music playing and the staff..."

Tommy LaConte

"I wasn’t sure we would find good Hispanic food down in Louisiana, but this place proved otherwise. A great balance of Tex-Mex and great, filling..."

Mohamad Sultan

"Brennan was an awesome server. He slayed fr serving. Super fast with Brennan as your server. 10/10 recommend brennan Huge tvs to watch any shows..."

Rilan Delaneuville

"Great place on Prytania uptown area to grab food or drinks! The people are warm and helpful. Their food is fresh and process are very..."

Jeff Teachworth

"The place is small, but charming. Beautiful art on the walls which makes for nice atmosphere and entertainment. Their empanadas app is absolutely..."

Viki Borisova

"Incredibly delicious food with impeccable service! If you enjoy Cuban cuisine this is the place for you! I would recommend any of the salads as well..."

Mr. Evans

"Nice place on Freret. Kinda small. Homey feel. The cooking is done on a grill by the tables. It's no pressure and good, polite service. THE FOOD: You..."

Mike Chicago

"Absolutely incredible food. Service was efficient, and everyone is delightful. It is clear that the team is happy to host you because they are proud..."

Megan Thobe

"Great food place for veggies oh, the people, not the food! Lots of options, right on the menu, and one thing that I like is that the vegetarian..."

Lynn C

"Overall, good food and service music was a little loud for my liking, but it's nice to support a non chain..."

R R

Cuzco Peruvian Restaurant

"Great service! The food wasn't exactly what I was expecting (thought it would be a bigger serving and didn't think it would taste like it did). This..."

Desiree Robinson

"Well seasoned food. I wish the arroz con pollo came with a sauce cause the rice is kind of dry. Everything tasted great though even the drink. Great..."

Red Holiday

"Nice place, amazing food and amazing service! The Ceviche was delicious..coming back for sure! Thanks for the nice..."

Ingrid Marcos

"My husband and friend really loved the fried rice. It was a mound of rice spices and meats. A little too heavy on sesame oil for me but it added to..."

nicole bordley

"I never write reviews, honestly this is my 1st one. I had the lomo saltado, and my husband had the arroz con pollo. The flavor was outstanding, and..."

Tia Tucker

"My daughter and I drove yesterday from Crestview Florida to NOLA. We stopped in this restaurant to have lunch. The food is amazing and the owners..."

Olinda Reyes

"Cute and quaint restaurant on feret. The most amazing ceviche I've had in a while. The service was great. My only complaint would be that they dont..."

Monica M Tymon

"Cuzco is an endearing little place with incredible food. The ceviche is fresh, tangy, and just spicy enough; the entrees are authentic Peruvian;..."

David Rizzo

"If you are looking for authentic Peruvian food stateside, then this is the place. I ordered ceviche and it tasted like I was back in Lima. We have..."

Eric Oliver

"EXQUISITO. We've been delighted to try your dishes before and after the restaurant opened and not one has dissapointed! I hope you keep los..."

Giselle Angeles

"I've come here about 10 times since they have opened, and I can't have enough! The food is spectacular and consistent, and the staff is always..."

Erick Moscoso

"God damn this place is good. Cheap food, chill atmosphere. Owners are super cool- and it's BYO!! Go here it's so much better than almost everything..."

Danny Oseid

"Wonderful tiny restaurant with excellent authentic Peruvian cuisine. Everything we had was delicious- ceviche, Lomo saltado, different arrozes,..."

Daniel Harlin

"I visited Peru last June and eating here took me right back..."

Rayna Nielsen

"The best place ever! The best ceviche and biste a los pobre! I love this place, great customer..."

LIZ ORTIZ

El Gato Negro Mexican Restaurant

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"The mojitos were on point. The food was really good...and our waiter Sammy was by far the best waiter I have had in a long time....What a..."

Erin Fritsch

"One of the best margaritas I've had. The guacamole made fresh table side is very good as well as the grill plate that we had. Of all the upsides this..."

Austin Kyle Hines

"love this place! I always stop here at least once when visiting new Orleans. great food, great waiters!! they have the best pineapple cilantro..."

Amanda Kay

"We loved this restaurant! The steak tacos were wonderfully seasoned and the homemade corn tortillas were delicious. The staff was very warm and..."

Alana Maria Stokes

"We stopped in for a quick app and drink. We were completely blown away. They knew so much about the tequila flavors, it was great. Everyone was so..."

Eileen Onsurez

"Great service and the best Mexican food in NOLA. Guacamole-spectacular! HUGE, right out of the Gulf of Mexico shrimp grilled to perfection for the..."

Michele Finn

"Moved to New Orleans three years ago. I don't know a thing about Cajun food...but when it comes to Mexican cuisine, I'm practically a connoisseur. El..."

John Gunnels

"The blackberry margaritas were fantastic! And the shrimp enchiladas were very good too! The staff was friendly and attentive to our large party and..."

Brenda Meeks

"This was our first time in New Orleans and had no clue where to go, saw this placed tried it out and absolutely LOVED it! The food was delicious, the..."

Aimee Wooten

"The food is fantastic. I love that they make the guacamole at your table. Had a great time & great diner. It's very busy and noisy though. A bit much..."

David Jiles

"Very good. Much better than some other higher end places. Prices are very fair. They took our order and in no time we had our food. Good job to the..."

The Minista

"Fantastic little Mexican joint by the French market. The fresh watermelons margaritas were perfect, the filet mignon tacos delicious and tender, and..."

Rick Branham

"My BEST meal of my New Orleans stay!!!! Fresh, delicious, but not so cheap. El Gato Negro is set aside on a street parallel to the French Market in..."

G.mackowiak

"Very good food but pricey. Stuffed poblano with skirt steak was excellent. Drinks are extra pricey, but good. Sangria is good and..."

LindaRWells

"Lobster Tail. Had my first ever lobster tail taco, incredible. Guacamole and chips were great as..."

Dee

"This is 1 of my all time favorite restaurant. the Devils blood Margarita is 1 of a kind. nothing else is good anywhere. the tableside guacamole is..."

Eric

"I came here with 7 girls for a casual night out. This place has a great vibe and wonderful/unique cuisine. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a..."

SCo

"Holy guacamole! The food and service was great! They make the guac at your table, and the shrimp Burrito, was huge! They covered it in a chorizo..."

Tassy

"Love it. We ate here in 2011. I was three months pregnant and this was easily the best meal of the trip and the only one I could eat. The salsa..."

Jbird

"Really good!. Everything about this place was good! Very authentic. Menu choices were wonderful, all of the food tasted fabulous, service impeccable,..."

Kcbreath

"Burrito...good. Margaritas...terrible.. The meal started with warm chips and a housemade salsa that is, perhaps, my favorite restaurant salsa. My..."

Propa Fly

"Oh So Fresh!. Fantastic!! The authentic menu is a la carte and can be expensive but the fresh taste is more than worth it. The chip and..."

JZu

"El Gato Awesome. The menu has a pretty good diversity to it, even serving mole. Pomegranate Mojito's are awesome. Eat in a delightful inner..."

Rex

"A little on the expensive side, but well worth it. Food is very authentic with friendly, quick..."

Alex W.

"Incredible. Kind of high priced, Kind of small and crowded; but the quality and taste of the food is perfect. I have never had better mexican food at..."

Pedro P

"Best Mexican ever. Guacamole & devils blood Margarita worth trip to new..."

Jennifer Veri

"Hidden French Market Gem. I've enjoyed eating at El Gato Negro on two occassions. Both times the service and food were excellent. The menu is..."

Nolagirl

"Yum. Start off with the pineapple/cilantro margarita. So good and refreshing! Service was very good and food was great and authentic. All I can say..."

Comemos

"Good food. Good price.. Their tacos are great! You have to try the rabbit and chicken!! It's small, so just make room. It is worth..."

Kathryn

"Great fresh..."

Kanna Shepherd

"This Place Rocks. Went to the French Market and was getting a little hungry. Central Grocery was closed, no muffelattas today. So I went to Urban..."

Dee Walthall

"Good Mexican Food. I love authentic Mexican food, and this is it. Its located on the back end of the quarter so its not hard to park or get to. Nice..."

Richmond J. Edwards III

"Where mexican food is made in the quarter.. Mexican food isnt easy to come by in the french quarter but I wouldnt be much of a food reviewer if I..."

The Fake Foodie

"Great maragrita/not so great service. The pineapple/cilantro margarita was one of the best i have had. Poor service for our large group. They would..."

Brill08

"Homemade corn tortillas! The food is very tasty! The tamales are some of the best around. Breakfast is..."

JW3

"Best hand made margaritas ever all fresh fruit and seasonal options plus their own house made tequila and mezcal. The table side guacamole rocks..."

Stephanie

"Awesome guac. Awesome food. Can't wait to go back. Order a tostada,..."

Helen Hartley Brantley

"SO FRIGGIN GOOD!. My Girlfriend and I attend this establishment quite often! The Margarita's are THE BEST! As for Food ... I LOVE the Fresh Guacamole..."

DT

"Great margaritas. The pineapple cilantro margaritas are awesome! So glad I tried it. The tableside guacamole is very good as..."

Jennifer Anderson

"A little slice of authentic Mexican heaven! Breakfast there was excellent. Low key and great family owned staff! Order the freshly made table-side..."

Meli

"This is more like it.. I am 100% mexican and this is my second favorite mexican place in the city. The tress leches cake is out of this world. They..."

Trevolia7

"Best Mexican Food In Louisiana. El Gato Negro is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. Their fresh margaritas and mojitos are original and..."

The Zant

"AMAZING!!!!. I feel like el Gato Negro was one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants I have ever been to. Get the guacamole made at your table--..."

Kelsey

"Low key and fab food. We stopped for drink and a snack, and WOW. The pineapple cilantro margarita was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Fresh,..."

Historian

"The Guerreros will be proud. My waitress deserves an award for her service. She is friendly, helpful, efficient and has a good sense of humour. In..."

Loux

"Great margaritas & mojitos. Home made chicken enchiladas were excellent! Best Mexican in the..."

Anupama Kewalramani

"Good mexican. We had lunch at Cato Negro while enjoying the Quarter. The food is very good but mostly Tex-Mex. We had the quacimole made at the table..."

Pat

"Tasty way to end our trip. This was our last restaurant stop on our way out of New Orleans, and it's a great Mexican restaurant. The..."

Cincinnati Bites

"The best I have had in this city so far!. I just moved here from living in the southwest my whole life, and keep having Mexican food cravings.We..."

Hathor

"Yum, Margaritas!. The Margaritas are kick ass. The food is good but overpriced for what it is. It is decent mexican but I go for the drinks before..."

Paige

"Best steak taco! Good cold beer! And great..."

Sydney

"Solid from the nachos to the enterees. Try a mojito for..."

Jon Soffer

"Great food, poor service. Pork burrito was maybe the best I have ever had. Margaritas smooth and tasty. Overlooks French (Flea) Market. Table nachos..."

Ray Cannata

"My favorite place in all the land. I grew up in new mexico. i live in new orleans now. el gato negro has some of the best mexican food i've ever..."

Codyaya

"To start, we were presented with a basket of complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were crispy and not too oily and the salsa an ideal..."

Gastro World

"Lunchtime at El Gato Negro was great and I will be sure to visit everytime im in New..."

The Fake Foodie

"The best margaritas! Our margaritas were made fresh and muddled to perfection the raspberry margarita was made with fresh raspberries, no fake or..."

Maggie Lyle

"This place had delicious food all around. Service was great too! I particularly liked the sizzling veggies and crawfish tacos. I have heard their..."

Sahil Kumar Aneja

"HANDS DOWN THE BEST STEAK TACOS IVE EVER HAD. 15 plus years in Texas every authentic Mexican restaurant you can imagine and EL GATO NEGRO has the..."

Kristin Cochell

"I went here twice while visiting love the people and the food is the best we had on our trip, the way the run there system making food at the table..."

Ringo Lechner

"The margaritas were so good! The food was cooked perfectly as well! Everything is cooked fresh when you order it. The chips and salsa were great to..."

shannon claunch

"Excellent food. Great..."

Dan Sparks

"The service was exceptional. The food was really good and filling. My boys got two tacos each. They bring the toppings on the side instead of in the..."

Auria Rivera-Garrett

"We came in here our second night in New Orleans and were seated but left shortly after because we didn't realize that they close at 8, and we did not..."

Anastasia Korshunova

"I am beyond words. This place goes ABOVE and BEYOND!!!! I placed my delivery order, called because something was wrong and the manager is making me..."

Sarah Wahl

"I really liked the place, the atmosphere and the wait staff were excellent. The food was really good and the different margaritas weren't too bad..."

Chris Martinez

"Love this place, come here all the time the staff is always funny and friendly and ready to help. I wish the inside was a little bigger, it seems to..."

Get Schwifty

"This is definitely one of the best skirt steaks I've ever eating. The customer service was exceptional! I enjoyed my food and the environment. The..."

Es Castro

"Menu is more limited than the one found online. However, the chicken quesadilla with double rice was delicious. Bottled beer is only $4.75!! Service..."

Kristin

"The service was great. The ingredients were very fresh. The strawberry 🍓Margarita 🍹was easily one of the best I..."

Jamal Granderson

"Best steak tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Seriously. The steak was perfectly cooked. Just tasting the steak by itself I could taste the homemade..."

Kim DeMersseman

Cellardoor

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"Had a great te here last night. Had a few cocktails and multiple dishes. A+. We will be..."

Guy

"This place is delicious! We tried a bunch of different things on the menu and lived them all. We also ordered a bottle of Rose with our dinner which..."

Callie Crouch

"Crazy great speakeasy. It would be easy to miss this place -- a narrow space tucked away on a very quiet part of Lafayette St. (no parking on that..."

Ray Cannata

"Great use of an old building. Stopped in for happy hour on Friday. Impressed with the classic cocktails. Came back for their first brunch on..."

Wade

"One of the finest places in town to enjoy a few cocktails off the beaten path in a intimate authentic setting. I recommend arriving for the 4-6pm..."

Morgan Troost

"Great restaurant tucked away in an alley in the financial district. The interior is warm and inviting, making the dinner a relaxing experience. Went..."

Carlos Babcock

"Such a fun, laid back bar/restaurant in a gorgeous building that is quintessentially NOLA, previously housing a brothel. Such interesting history!..."

Viridiana Tapia

"We didn’t even have a full meal here but it turned out to be one of our favorite places so far. If you eat only one thing in New Orleans, let it be..."

Sarah Bagwell

"Cozy atmosphere with a fantastic ambiance. Great happy hour specials for their specialty cocktails with a small beer offering as well. Staff is..."

Braden Lemon

"A well appointed historical building with classic New Orleans charm. Off the usual path it gives a quiet evening in the usually busy downtown. The..."

Aavery Mundt

"This was a wonderful surprise! The food was exceptional. The service was great. The menu changes frequently so I'm not sure recommending anything..."

Andrew Ruggles

"Stumbled upon this gem on accident, late in our trip, unfortunately. Kelly and Artie were behind the bar and we had such a great time! The cocktails..."

Evan Norman

"The bar and atmosphere and people we all unique and fantastic. We tried several of the apps and the drinks, all were fun and interesting and..."

Eric Anderson

"Hidden entrance through an alleyway. 7-seat bar flanked by an backyard patio and a colonial bricked room. Noise level is moderate with a full house...."

Brian Rost

Panchita's

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"Really great! Fabulous steak tacos, great rice/beans, came with two side salsas and chips - and incredibly reasonably priced! Definitely gonna go..."

Maddie

"Great little Mexican restaurant. Large menu and tasty food. I liked the Carne Assada. I would like to go back and have the margaritas and try more of..."

BigJ

"We stopped by Panchitas on a whim, and we didn't regret our decision! The complimentary chips and salsa/mole was delicious followed by tacos,..."

Monkeyfist

"Fresh, authentic, delicious and so affordable. I grew up in San Diego and have a deep appreciation for Mexican food. I tried the fish tacos which..."

Matt

"Hey guys, this is Panchita herself. I just wanted to thank all of you for leaving such nice reviews. We're trying to do everything we can to make..."

Franciscolmn

"Home Made Central American Cuisine. Since it was fourth of July and my husband had off from work we decided to visit on of our favorite parts of New..."

Ericka Knows Best

"Right down the street to my house. Love the carne asada! Must try it..."

Gabriel Soza

"Delicious Central American cuisine with a homemade quality and a large menu. The tacos al pastor were prepared with fresh pineapple. Good black beans..."

Louis

"I tried this place for the first time today and was absolutely impressed. Amazingly authentic and very tasty. I had the sampler platter so I got a..."

Localyokel1976

"Summer Special. Anything on the menu listed from $8 - $10 is only $7.99 + tax this summer and that includes a large tea or fountain..."

Haydee Y.

"LOVE this restaurant! authentic and fresh Mexican food that never disappoints. their red salsa and chicken tacos are the best! very reasonably priced..."

Sarah

"Very good food. Local tip: Order a bean burrito, add rice and pico de gallo inside. Get water and with the complimentary chips you have a $5 lunch..."

HTHN

"The carne asada was amazing. The queso, beans and rice were flavorless. we'll come back because it's close, but I've def had better. It's middle of..."

Robert Dean

"Good food at reasonable price. Panchitas has a nice mixture of Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican food. The service is friendly and the prices are..."

Pat

"Love this place!!! I'm a local, and we eat here at least once a week. Authentic Mexican food...and I mean...authentic. Ask for the chile d'arbol..."

Bukmdano

"Awesome!. We tried eating at two other Mexican restaurants that happened to have either closed or moved. We had looked up Panchitas and decided to go..."

Katie

"I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!. It's hard to know where to begin. Very sweet and friendly staff, and I had fun practicing my Spanish while joking briefly..."

Gretchen

"This is the owner of Panchitas. I would like to thank you all for your nice comments & thank you so much for making Panchitas such a successful..."

Francisca Aleman

"!!!. Very yummy and inexpensive PLUS the people that work there are..."

Gorge

"Awesome & Amazing. I love this place. Fantastic in every..."

STJ

"Get a pork burrito. Got a shredded pork and rice burrito and it was the best shredded pork I have ever eaten. But... I paid $8 for just one burrito..."

Burt Reynolds

"Absolutely delicious. I do consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur, and I had Panchita's for the first time this afternoon. We sat outside and the..."

Foodlover

"Great carne asada tacos. I could drink there tomatilla salsa. Awesome flavor with perfect spice for..."

Andrew B

"Very good food & service. Live in neighborhood & visit very regular...."

Dawn

"I Shall Return !. Over and over until I've tried Everything on the Menu :)The 4 dishes I sampled were excellent and maybe as good as my..."

J Daigle

"First off - I COULD DRINK THE SALSA ALL. DAY. LONG.Food pretty authentic but nothing that would give Americans a willies.OK: Tacos - NUMMY!..."

Nolalily

"IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!. OK.... I love love love NOLA and all the good food that we have everywhere... but, being from TX, the one thing I miss the most..."

Carrie Basaldua

"Great food!. Wonderful place.Could stand a good cleaning, however...."

Nick Caraway

"Awesome. This is without a doubt the most authentic Central American food in town. Haven't had anything I don't like and I've tried most things on..."

NOboy

"Very good indeed. Best burrito in NOLA! Check out the chipolte sauce, its made in house and very..."

JAYBIRD

"Authentic food and generous portions. First of all, the prices here are great for the amount and quality that you get! The chips and salsas that come..."

Roadworthygirl

"Cesar Delgado. I will like to apologize to Mr Tom Fatso, on his recent bill at Panchita's, because we haven't change the price on the sample tray, we..."

Cesar Delgado

"Good lunch choice!. We had fried cream cheese stuffed plantains (far and away MY favorite thing), grilled tilapia tacos topped with onion and..."

Kaaate

"Great fried tacos. I went to Panchita's for the first time and ordered up a serving of their "three roll fried tacos" with the shredded beef. The..."

Dan Peters-Rodbell

"I like it. Well i been there many times and i know that there are many "mexican restaurants" but thats just a title. if you have been in mexico..."

Marlen

"Some of the better Latin food in N.O. Got to feast on old favorites from mom's kitchen. Waitstaff were very friendly and accomodating. Not..."

Mission Possible

"Simple & Good. A few items on the menu you'll find nowhere else in town, so far as I..."

Phil Rew

"Authentic, inexpensive, tasty, friendly. The steak was tasty and just $9. Everything was tasty, fresh, authentic -- though a little small. Great..."

Ray Cannata

"Delicious, authentic, inexpensive. This place is great! the food is the real thing. the owners are from Vera Cruz. this is just what our town needed...."

Meltdown

"Excellent dish presentation, my food( cheese enchiladas )was beautifully presented but bland, though not terrible. Margaritas were small but decent...."

James Duty

"I had the shrimp tacos it comes in three, with side of rice and beans. Had a Modelo to wash it down. Friend had the menudo and that was tasty, it’s..."

Maurice Martinez

"Empty plates, full stomachs, and warmed hearts. Do yourself a favor and eat here. If they have Garnachas avaliable, make that..."

Glenda Gudiel

"Oh my goodness! The food was delicious and the portions are very generous!! Couldn't finish my order it was so much to eat! Tried them on a whim and..."

Andi Murray

"Great Mexican / Texmex restaurant. Cozy space, neat furniture, outdoor seating and right on the trolley line. Service was exceptional. Fast and..."

Brian Watson

"Great food!!! Wow! I’m Mexican and from Texas and I can say this is AUTHENTIC Mexican food, better than anything I’ve ever tasted in Mexican..."

Jenny Cardenas

"Amazing flavors! Great staff and really amazing food. You won’t be disappointed with the beef fajita for sure. Sooooo..."

Mira P. Crowley

"First Time me and my Boyfriend Came here.Small Place Outdoor Sitting as Well as Indoors.Authentic Mexican Food.I had There Vegetable Burrito and He..."

Vicki Russo

"The service was good and our server was very friendly. The Tacos Suaves was very good and reasonably priced. I can highly recommend..."

Gary Haskins

"Cheap and delicious. It has a become new tradition for my girlfriend and I to come here on Tuesdays for their taco specials, $2 each ($3 for seafood)..."

Matt Bartels

"We have been coming here off and on since the place opened. I have to say, it's a little hit and miss there. Sometimes the food is wonderful. This..."

NewOrleans Food Lover

"The food was amazing, you can very much taste the authenticity and you can see right into the kitchen where they freshly prepare everything ordered!..."

Morgan Stafford

"I had a good time. The service was very good here. The waitresses were very nice. I really enjoyed the Molcajete bowl. I enjoyed the chorizo..."

Greg Johnson

"Got the Asada tacos and they were delicious. My boyfriend got the Birria tacos and that was also delicious. I’m usually very picky with refried..."

Brittany Brown

"We randomly stopped here for lunch and enjoyed everything! Our server was so..."

Hannah Gaboriault

"Very good food, great service and the restaurant has an inviting and colorful atmosphere. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the food is a..."

Alasdair Masson

"Honest to god some of the best nachos I’ve had—each chip was properly dressed all the way down to the bottom. And my burrito was..."

Ryan Mortonson

"Not bad, but for a more genuine experience a visit closer to the Eastside is..."

Fabian Molina

Del Fuego Taqueria

"All items on menu worth trying..staff top notch...love the photograhs of Mexico...they are worth a visit on their..."

El Kirk

"The food was outstanding!! So fresh and full of flavor. Will definitely go back when we are in town!! The owner was awesome and treated us like..."

Melloney Halbrook Sims

"I went last night and the menu changed. I can't go without ordering the Jalapeño Margarita. For food we started with the tamale as an appetizer..."

Edward Jennings

"My husband has been going on and on about his favorite queso fundido in New Orleans and finally brought me, it did not disappoint! I also could have..."

Margarita Colon Mall

"Went for the first time and lived it! The margaritas are flavorful and not overly sweet while the food is spicy, creative and delicious. We will be..."

Sherri Buckelew Mills

"The food was amazing, but the service was stellar: the friendliest staff on Magazine street. If you like real street tacos, you have to..."

Nick Pregeant

"My favorite is the Chicken Enchiladas with Pablano cream sauce. To die..."

Nancy Viejo

"The margaritas, fish tacos, loaded guacamole, salsas, and fresh, round crispy tortillas are holding me over until the elotes return. The staff is out..."

Letty Vasquez Nelson

"Been here several times Shannon and Dave have made this place wonderful. From the food to the drinks. Everything made fresh, in house, and with..."

Michele Bolden

"One of our favorite places to attend on #ThotSunday �� everyone is friendly and management is awesome. Food is delicious and OMG the drinks..."

Thirandar Francis

"Food is fantastic! Loved everything especially the strawberry margaritas! Very kind..."

Tracey Kohl Johnson

"This unsuspecting little Mexican restaurant has delicious food!! I stopped here for lunch with friends while we were out shopping. The corn was super..."

Erica Taylor

"Nice little walk up place on Magazine St. Outside patio made for a great night. Started with a couple of margaritas... sweet, and strong. The girl..."

Mike Chicago

"After traversing the Uptown neighborhood and finding many places not open for lunch on Monday’s, I decided to check out one that has been in my..."

Tst Mkr

"I stopped in for a drink and was very pleasantly surprised! I couldn't decide between a margarita or sangria, so my server Robert said I could get..."

Lindy Worley

"Outstanding service and great food. The queso with peppers is an excellent choice for an appetizer. The chicken tacos were great also. Everything..."

Wood Dawg

"Service was excellent and so was the food. The house margarita was really well made. The habanero salsa was less hot than expected but very good..."

Eric Wright

"I can't speak to this restaurant's "authenticity" as I'm not Mexican, but the food was MIGHTY TASTY! Worth noting is that the 22% living wage charge..."

Christy Cyr

"Great street style tacos, and great margaritas. I got the fresh strawberry juice added to mine and it was really refreshing. My boyfriend wound up..."

Shira Rodriguez

"This has quickly become our go to place for family night. The margaritas are the BEST - fresh squeezed. The chips are made to order and you will..."

Your Mom

"I loved this place! It was exactly what I was looking for: a place with a patio and good atmosphere with most importantly a good drink! I had the..."

Adriana Zambrano

"Food and service on point! Went three times in one week. EVERYTHING fresh and..."

Rivva Stewart

"Ok y'all.... This place is pretty much awesome. I highly recommend doing the salsa trio. You can legit make a whole meal out of it and it's super..."

Travis Thompson

"Them tacos are bomb af.... I had to have tacos on Tuesday and I was afraid it being NOLA I was afraid I would find good tacos. But this little..."

Trixie

"Burrito was delicious!! Good food and good vibes. The blueberry margarita is also on..."

LaChelle Brown

"Can't wait to try the egg roll burrito next! Thank you for the phenomenal food & service..."

Caroline Rinke

"We sat on the covered front porch. It was perfect weather for it. Our server, Ryan, was very attentive and patient. We ordered the queso and..."

Dara P

"Everything tastes fresh and flavorable! We had the queso for appetizer which was good. I had the "Egg roll" which is like have fried rice in a..."

Barre Rousset

"My husband and I love the food here. However, margaritas and mixed drinks are disappointing. They do have a good Mexican beer selection with brands I..."

Dre Kuban

"Such a great vibe! Quiet and clean. We had alot of mimosas and service was spectacular! The green chorizo dips is stuff dreams are made of. Ask for..."

Jess Simmons

Mayas Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (1266 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came for a Christmas dinner with a friend because she said it was a good spot. I love the Christmas decor and enjoyed the ambiance. Service was..."

Brandy HK

"I love Maya’s! I’ve been coming year for years and the staff has always been warm and welcoming. Mayas is a blend of Latin style cuisines that..."

Harlin Miller Jr

"Mayas didn’t disappointment, let’s begin there. The venue is stunning & the atmosphere was calm. The complementary chips & dip was really good...."

K. Lee

"Upscale Latin cuisine that doesn’t disappoint! Familiar dishes with a nice range of offerings. Several vegetarian indicated on the menu. I ordered..."

Meagan LeDoux

"This place is definitely an underrated spot. We found this place by accident. At first glance, the menu doesn't really grab you if you're looking for..."

Diana Thomas

"This place is so good! The menu has so many appetizing options! If you love Latin food, this is the spot. First and foremost, it’s a small eatery..."

Tammy Rankins

"So so so so good !!! Never in my life have I been so blown away by a dining experience. EVERYTHING was good. Portions were big, price was right, and..."

D J

"Cozy place to enjoy the most testiest food! We were the for Valentine’s Day and they had an special menu: starter, main plate, dessert and sparkly..."

Jesica Galdeano

"Delicious, efficient, and inviting! An adorable and cozy restaurant full of flavor. It was definitely worth the Uber..."

Lauren Czarnecka

"This was perhaps my favorite meal on this trip. They serve South American food but with influences from other countries. The service was spectacular..."

Glenn Barrows

Johnny Sanchez

83/100 (4093 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food and service were both AMAZING! Interesting twist of chips and salsa and all were tasty. We tried all the tacos and all are delicious. Only..."

Bessie Gessner

"Tried this place after watching master chef. The food was delicious. I went for happy hour & got chips & salsa & 1 of each taco. The cauliflower taco..."

Taylor Williams

"Was really excited to come eat here, since I'm a fan of Aarón Sánchez, and it did not disappoint. The staff were wonderful, really friendly, and..."

Jessica Yankulin

"Not taking anything away from the food, the atmosphere felt drab. The lighting was low. The food was amazing, the only reason it wasn't a 5 star is..."

Anthony Shox

"I booked this months a head of when I was surprising my husband for his birthday/retirement on Nov 6, 23 and I adore this restaurant. We recieved..."

Kathy Boulay

"First time here and the food was amazing! Lobster tacos were a dream!!! Shrimp and grits, super fluffy, buttery grits! Mahi Veracruz was..."

shellintheshell shell

"I wish this place was closer, I could eat the tuna tostadas daily! The strawberry tres leches was also amazing as well as the churro dessert. Would..."

Melanie Hampton

"Excellent service, casual environment, and very delicious food. Wings were amazing and juicy, fries were crispy and flavorful, and tres leches was..."

Chris Khaleel

"The food is amazing. The albóndigas taco was very good. The shrimp taco and chicken fajitas were both phenomenal and the chips and salsa were some..."

Dr. Jeannette Kerns AP DOM LAc MSAOM

"Good food but greater service. T was fantastic on his recommendations. 3 appetizers (chips and salsa, Brussel sprouts, queso fundido) and steak..."

Michael Lucas

"Our visit was 17 April 2023 during a business trip. This establishment was across the street just a little down from our hotel. My co-workers had..."

Philly Red

"Really cool Mexican restaurant. Food was fantastic and the service was great. Our server, Sydney, was great and gave us good advice. Everyone at our..."

Jonathan Paul

"By far our best meal while visiting family in New Orleans. Everything we tried was fantastic. My personal favorite was Chef Aaron's Grandmother's..."

Derrick Fleming

"This is a very clean, family friendly yet adult night out restaurant. Staff are helpful and suggestions are on point! On the happy hour menu- we..."

Diane Zielbauer

"Food was pretty tasty and came out quick which was good. The atmosphere was nice but felt too noisy so maybe some more wall art could fix the echo..."

Rahul Gupta

"The first thing we noticed when we walked in was the amazing decor. It’s comfortable yet upscale. The mural and lighting are gorgeous. The food..."

Susann Braverman

"Delicious. I love the small plates option which allowed me to try a little bit of everything. Their margaritas were the perfect strength and flavor..."

Jessica A

Taqueria Corona

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our favorite neighborhood restaurant! Taqueria Corona continues to prepare and serve the freshest and best-tasting food of its kind in the city! ..."

Mark Stahl

"I don't think this is a well known place, but so worth going to! Food is great! The service was..."

Lynda Boyce

"Kid-friendly, fast service, delicious, authentic Latin American food! Taqueria Corona has been our favorite for well over 12..."

Jennifer Noveh

"It's all about the fish tacos for us. They are the best fish tacos in..."

Louie Corzo

"The shrimp flautas are terrific. The salsa verde (handmade) is especially delicious. The Magazine Street location is the original and the best, but I..."

Teresa Smith

"The fish tacos are amazing ! Very good frozen..."

Damon White

"Aqui si se come bien pues la familia mendez su comida es fabricada como sifuera para ellos en ningún lugar de new orleans comeras tan bueno como en..."

Washington Vazquez Villagran

"Always so delicious !!! One of my favorite places in..."

Jeanne Thompson

"I absolutely love this place..have for many yesrs. It's my first stop when I get into the city...."

Terri Grisaffe

"Great margaritas and delicious..."

Elgin Easye Morales

"We regularly drive 90 miles one way to get our Fiesta on at this Amazing Cantina. You will Love the Food, the owner Roberto, and the Service. Must..."

Doug Durand

"I've been coming here for over 20 year and have never had a bad meal. Always consistently..."

Christy Bracken Hackenberg

"The food is average, if not slightly above. The restaurant, on a 90-degree day, struggles to maintain a comfortable temperature. That and the..."

R R

"We were looking for a quick bite to eat after the Zoo - with three small kids in tow. This was the perfect place - large frozen margaritas for the..."

Tanya Straus (Alimova)

"One of the BEST! I've been a fan of this authentic Mexican taqueria since it first opened nearly 4 decades ago. The menu is simple but adequate;..."

Michael B

"Always my go-to when I need a good dinner last minute! Yhe pricing is great for the amount of food you get. And the employees are always..."

Valentina

"I’ve been going to this restaurant for over 30 years now and it’s been consistently delicious throughout the years. The menu has changed very..."

Aaron Adolph

"Nothing fancy, but one of the best mexican food spots in New Orleans. Best fish tacos I've had outside of San..."

Jennifer Calzada

"I gave 4 stars b/c the first question asked 'do you have proof of vaccine'. We were allowed to order 'to go'. We were allowed to stand at the..."

Melissa B.

"It's been the same great place for 20 plus years. Numero Uno is my go to order and it never disappoints. The flautas are the..."

Adrienne Thomas

"Love this place! Especially love the brunch on the weekends. For $12 the carne asado tostada can't be beat. Plus delicious..."

Brooke Boudreaux

"Food was good for me and my two friends. I got a shrimp quesadilla, my friends got some tacos. We all had a great time and the food tasted great as..."

Cooper

"Been going there for over a decade, always spot on food, kicked back atmosphere but attentive..."

Bryan Kerner

"The food is incredibly delicious. Some of the best Mexican I've ever had. Very friendly staff. Our servings were brought out quickly. Prices are..."

Jeff Gelman

"A great Mexican find in the neighborhood! We ordered the numero tres which was more than enough for two hungry people. We upgraded two tacos to..."

Tyler Young

"Amazing fish tacos. Cozy atmosphere and fast..."

Ryan Mc Carthy

"The best thing on their menu is the tacos. They're great! Their sauces (queso, guacamole, salsa) are also fantastic, fresh, and so delicious. The..."

H. Dubna

"I always get Mexican pizza and a dessert under..."

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El Sabor Catracho

"Absolutely delicious. I had a party in my mouth that left me wanting more. Well flavored. I came back for more...will come again...."

Princezz Creationz

"Had number 44. Honduras taco. They were..."

Brock Ragsdale

"Everything I’ve had so far is delicious!! I’ve gone almost everyday since they opened!!! It’s a must try for anyone out there wanting to food..."

Jessica Paz

"Food is..."

Kawanee Holmes

"Delicious AUTHENTIC Honduran food! A must..."

Irma Castellanos

"Excellent authentic Honduran..."

Ghassan Zabad

"Always good..."

Teresa Wood

"No online..."

Eva “Eva google my business”

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Donna Dominguez

"I like the..."

Mario Lalin

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Milna Ortega

"Super rica la comida, en especial el pollo con tajadas. El servicio tambien fue bueno, rapido y eficaz. Tienen un menu bastante..."

Naty Rivera

"Great food and service , muy buen servicio y el sabor de la comida muy bueno también..."

Wilmer Bustillo

"Lo mejor para comer ,la comida super deliciosa me encantó este calorcito para recordar un poquito de nuestro querido..."

Johanafabiola Mencia ortiz

"Muy buena comida..."

Yany Peña

"Me a encantado cada día q voy , muy rico,muy amables las chicas que atienden . Solo compro para llevar..."

Catracha Ruth Jordan

"Baños muy mal ubicados al entrar todo el mal olor se entra al locar donde se está comiendo cuesta que lo atiendan mesas sucias y llenas de platos..."

Franck Ramirez

El Gato Negro

81/100 (1557 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fajitas were absolutely delicious. The steak was melt in your mouth delicious and the shrimp were huge. Seasonings and flavors were..."

Charlene H.

"Very cute place with good food. This is not the typical Mexican food. For example, the Mexican rice is riddled with corn and green peas and is..."

Anthony G “Jerry” LaBella Jr

"Everything from the service to the food to the outside courtyard was amazing. The stuffed avocado appetizer topped any food I’ve ever had at a..."

andrea clark

"I really wanted to get the steak and shrimp fajitas but it was was a miscommunication staff needs to be better trained on the menu. Otherwise food is..."

Jacquelynn Scott

"Food was so good! Very seasoned. The skirt steak was wonderful and my partners salmon was to die for. Our honey tangerine margaritas where SO good..."

Erin V

"El Gato in Lakeview has been my go to for years. It does, however, have some inconsistencies. The queso is wonderful, and I like the salsa. I..."

Lauren S

"I had the fajita-style enchilada and it was very fresh and tasty. I would get that again. It was very noisy inside so our small party had a tough..."

Chris Reine

"Cute spot for lunch and dinner! Always a great atmosphere and food is delish! Highly recommend the steak tacos and table side guacamole. It’s so..."

Cacey Hebert

"12/12/2020 - Years later we find ourselves returning with friends to remodeled dinningroom for another go. Ordered the grill plate, guacamole,..."

Daniel Scheer

"It's probably the best Mexican food in Lakeview. It was a pleasant evening to sit outside on the patio. Thankfully, the summer heat is behind us..."

Chris Rue

"The setting and service were great. The table side guacamole was superb! Fresh and flavorful. The pineapple margarita was..."

Candace

"My wife and I had a great dining experience here toning. Our waiter, Jarron (might be spelled wrong) did an excellent job. Since we were visiting New..."

G L

"Amazing fresh chips and salsa and great chicken fajitas, definitely..."

Ciara Bourguet

"We go for drinks, stay for the food. If they have brisket, order it as a taco, quesadilla or burrito. The tables are spaced well apart so you don't..."

Marinda Sherman

"This restaurant was amazing!! I ordered the vegetable quesadilla and it was incredible! Chips and salsa (a little heat) were delicious! The..."

Tania Carosi

Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Incorporated

81/100 (1049 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family and I moved to New Orleans from Mexico in the late 90’s. We had given up on finding authentic Mexican food in the area until we stumbled..."

Maria Colina

"Love how friendly and comfy this restaurant is. The food itself was just okay, but the waiter brought this spicy avocado salsa and it legit upgraded..."

Jessica A

"Pozole was so good! The salsa matcha is spicy! Probably should try like a quarter spoonful at a time. Other hitters include the lengua and..."

Yutaka Hitomi

"This place is a gem!! Easy to get to, the food is authentic and delicious (and comes out nice and hot), the service was quick, and our waiter was..."

Danielle Levitt

"After searching far and wide for Menudo/Pozole, we asked one of the workers at another Mexican restaurant and he pointed us to Taqueria..."

Vincent Phi

"Pretty good. The breakfast is rich but not exceptional. The interior is filled with Mexican knick-knacks and mexican nostalgia. The menu is bountiful..."

Mario G. Rodriguez

"First of the salsa is just to die for. Best tamales ever and the carne asada tacos were also very good. Must try..."

Ally Sheppard

"My neighborhood favorite! They are incredibly nice, fast, and delicious! I’ve been coming here for years and will continue to do..."

Issie S

"Authentic, delicious, affordable food from a super friendly staff. One of our favorite places for a quick, casual..."

Kristy McDaniel

"I have been searching for an authentic Mexican food since I moved to New Orleans and i was out of luck and i had given up... until I was walking by..."

Nathalie Alarcon

"Taqueria Guerrero Mexico Inc. sold these AMAZING ground beef tacos! The cashier was super warm and kind. The interior is open to dine-in and is..."

Chasity J.

"geographically wise, it’s in a convenient spot. however, there is little to no parking on Carrollton so you will most likely have to park along the..."

Sydney Houlemard

"I was pleasantly surprised with this unassuming but authentic Mexican restaurant. They have a menu offering a good variety of authentic Mexican..."

Barbara Yates

"The food was more authentic than most Tex-Mex fair that is found in New Orleans. I had the carne asada and my kid had the tamales. The tamales were..."

Mingo Tingle

"It wasy first time there about a month ago. The tacos were Fresh Hot and Good. This past wknd I ordered the Chimichangaand it didn't disappointe me..."

Leo Lee

"We're on vacation and wanted Mexican food in New Orleans. Found this restaurant on GrubHub. We recieved our delivery order and this food is..."

Trippany Crashed

"It’s GOOD!!! Seriously. You can’t go wrong here. Everything I’ve tried is superb. The green..."

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