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

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

4.5
4.5
293 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Innovative
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

Experiences

  • A Michelin Star Experience

    US$120.00 per person

    31 Mar 2025 only
    Experience an exclusive nine course tasting menu crafted by Michelin Star Chef Carlos Gaytán and Chef Atzin Santos celebrating the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexican cuisine on Mexican Taco Day. Join us and immerse yourself in an unforgettable two hour experience where tradition meets innovation, with each dish crafted to delight, inspire and captive your senses. Reserve your seat today for a 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM table, and elevate your experience with a $60 wine & mezcal pairing. Ticketed event; only a few seats available.

Menu

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What 293 people are saying

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tacos del Cartel in New Orleans offers a vibrant atmosphere with "exciting presentations" and "amazing" food. The restaurant's decor is "beautiful," making it perfect for special occasions. While some guests experienced service inconsistencies, the lively energy and creative menu make it a "must try" for those seeking a fun dining experience.

293 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun restaurant! Atmosphere was amazing. Food was delicious! Chipo was our waitress, and she was great! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back!

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  2. Kevin VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, excellent service, food and atmosphere. One to remember and one to suggest to others.

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  3. BrianD

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! Food, Drinks, service, and atmosphere were amazing. Looking forward to visiting the Baton Rouge location when it opens. Lilly was awesome!

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  4. VanM

    New Orleans2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent….priced high…. Service not as high as price….”literally appetizer and main dish served at the same time…not easy to get a parking spot

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful experience! Delightful to see others getting excited for tables near them receiving their meals. It’s an entire experience!!! Went for brunch, looking forward to returning for dinner. Impeccable service & food!!!! Definitely worth the visit!!!! Also 100% instagramable worthy!

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  6. Adam

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time frequenting the establishment and we absolutely love it. The food is wonderfully prepared and sooo much flavor. Service is outstanding and the ambience is great!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter wasn’t my favorite but the manager compensated and he was awesome.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much fun! Great for any celebratory event! Definitely recommend

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  9. Brandi VIP

    Omaha8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten here a few times and the food is always amazing! This time, however, our service was mediocre at best. Ordering was challenging, our server did not come back to the table after our food was served, and we had to flag him down to pay 20 mins after we had been done eating…which also took another 10 mins to pay the bill.

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  10. Food2love

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Loved the hanging tacos! Great choice for walking from hotel!

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FAQs

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

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans is rated 4.5 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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