Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New Orleans by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New Orleans by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in New Orleans using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Cafetomas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1506 South Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. El Cucuy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 3507 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Juan's Flying Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (875 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2018 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lengua Madre
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1245 Constance St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Juan's Flying Burrito
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 8140 Oak St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. La Cocinita Food Truck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 634 South Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#23. JusTini's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3162 Dauphine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Mister Oso
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 601 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sarita's Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4520 Freret St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp
#20. El Pavo Real
- Rating: 4.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4401 South Broad Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Rum House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1807 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3128 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Caribbean, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Taqueria Guerrero
- Rating: 4.5/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 North Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Espíritu Mezcaleria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Capdeville St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Taceaux Loceaux
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5535 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Mr. Tequila
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5018 Freret St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Loya's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3102 Fern St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rosalita's Backyard Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3304 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Barracuda Taco Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3984 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Taqueria DF
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Claiborne Ave. & Eagle St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Stands, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Burritos Grill - New Orleans
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7009 Read Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Habana Outpost
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1040 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria La Coyota
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6021 North Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Patrona
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 575 South Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Barracuda Taco Stand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 446 Pelican Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Taqueria La Coyota 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 7300 Read Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Taqueria El Poblano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria La Lucha
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 404 Andrew Higgins Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Blue Flamingo Sports Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 10800 Hayne Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, Tacos, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Luna Libre
- Rating: 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3600 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
