The best "hole in the wall" I've found in a long time. It's a very small place and while the inside…read moredoesn't look like most restaurants, it's nice to eat good food in a place that feels like a living room sometimes. The woman working was very friendly and the Pastor and Chicharron tacos were amazing! Drinking a Jarritos with good tacos is one of the best eating experiences out there and I was very satisfied. The bathroom was very clean as well and the prices were definitely fair for Louisiana tacos. I will definitely go back whether to get quick tacos to-go or to dine-in again. Good salsa too!

Not friendly and they gave themselves a nice 20% tip without asking…read more Food is cold, the kitchen is filthy, and they will not serve you water. They will ring up your order on a calculator and charge your card without showing you an itemized ticket. I noticed the counter worker served herself 20% on the credit card processor and only held out the handheld card reader to charge my card. I won't return due to this deceptive practice.

Quality, environment, staff and the food the food very well cooked and freshly made beverages.read more

Food and drinks are amazing here. Always a wait. It's probably worth it…read more They had a tot appetizer for brunch that was shockingly good.

Tacos birria - ok Spouse's beef soup - very tasty…read moreMusic - too loud And the TV sound was on... The server was very nice and solicitous of our needs being met. I would come back and order something different next time. Seriously, y'all, turn off the TV sound.

The place was empty when we got there. You pick anywhere you sit. The food comes out crazy fast. We…read moregot the barbacoa tacos, carne burrito & carne gorditas. It's not often you find yourself in a place like this with reasonable pricing and that much good food. Everything was cheesy deliciousness. The burrito was sizable & none of the carne had that chewy bite you get in some places. The rice to beef ratio was just right. The gorditas were packed with flavor & the perfect crunch. My favorite thing about this place was probably the burrito and the green salsa!! This is probably my new favorite authentic Mexican spot in Nola! Everyone was so nice here. My bf is from San Diego & he's been trying to find a spot that hits just like home & he's finally found a place here after living here for 5 years. We will definitely been returning customers.

We rolled into dinner hungry...like "scan-the-menu-before-you-sit-down" hungry, and in the mood for…read moregreat Mexican food and a couple of memorable cocktails. A few years ago I had been to La Tia in Metairie, and it left a serious impression. What stuck with me most were the craft cocktails...creative, clever, and a little bit mischievous. I still remember one in particular: a Mexican-inspired cocktail with mezcal and beet juice that somehow managed to taste like summer decided to take a vacation south of the border. It was the kind of drink that makes you pause mid-sip and say, "Okay... whoever thought of this deserves a raise." Somehow the place drifted off my radar over time. But when the craving for Mexican food hit, it popped right back into my head. I was excited to bring my son and daughter-in-law since they had never been. Unfortunately... the reunion didn't exactly go as planned. Two things hit me immediately while looking over the menu. First: the craft cocktails were gone. Not "different." Not "updated." Just... gone. Replaced with the same drinks you see in every other Mexican restaurant. Second: the prices nearly made me spit out the water I hadn't even ordered yet. $6 for a Corona. $18 for a basic burrito with fries. $10 for a kids plate over chicken tenders and some fries. And not the old La Tia burritos either...the ones I remembered piled high with rich molé, bright verde sauces, and layers of flavor that made you wonder if you should be taking notes. Nope. Now we're talking about a plain flour tortilla with some ground meat inside, no sauce, and a side of what looked suspiciously like freezer-aisle French fries. For eighteen dollars. My daughter-in-law ordered the fajitas, and honestly... they were rough. Thin strips of overcooked meat that looked like they had taken a brief vacation in a plastic bag before hitting the grill...served on a plate. Lately I've gotten into the habit of pulling up Yelp photos to compare dishes from past years, and I did exactly that. I found a photo of the same fajitas from about three years ago...big, juicy steak pieces, sizzling on cast iron and full of life. What we got looked like it came from a completely different restaurant. To be fair, my shrimp tacos were actually pretty good. Nicely cooked shrimp, decent flavor, and probably the lone bright spot of the night. But overall, it felt like the La Tia I loved had quietly packed up and left the building. The elevated Mexican food? Gone. The rich sauces? Gone. The inventive cocktails that made the bar worth sitting at? Also gone. In their place: food that feels pulled from a bag... at prices that feel pulled from a luxury menu. It's a tough thing when a restaurant you once loved loses its spark. But sadly, this visit felt less like a reunion and more like running into an old friend who has completely changed--and not for the better. As much as I hate to say it, I don't see myself returning to La Tia anytime soon. Turns out the only thing that stayed spicy... was the price tag.

Taco Tuesday and I'm on a hunt for a good taco deal. I pass this place all the time and decided to…read moregive it a try. Decided to sit at the bar so I can get in and out quickly and have a little margarita. My server/bartender wasn't very attentive at all. I had to get his attention a few times for service because he was in his whole the whole time. I ordered a margarita that to me was okay, but it tasted much better after I asked to have a flavor added to it. I think it was hibiscus. I only got 2 tacos. The fish and shrimp. The fish was a little bland for my taste but the sauces and add ons saved it. This was an okay experience, I'm writing this place off. I plan to give them another shot and try some of their other menu items.

Went on a Saturday for brunch to try the birria and grits along with bottomless mimosas. Service…read morewas friendly, though it took a little while for my server to get to me at first. Once I ordered, the food and drinks came out quickly. The 'unlimited' mimosas actually cap at 5, which is fine, but the mix they use cheapens the drink, and the glasses weren't the cleanest. The birria and grits were good (about a 7/10), though I think the pre-shredded Mexican blend cheese on top took away from the dish. A traditional white cheese would have worked better. The birria tacos were tasty, though. The bathrooms could use attention as there were no paper towels, which makes me wonder what employees do after washing their hands. Overall, it was a good experience and definitely cost-efficient. With a few tweaks to the drinks and presentation, this place could easily go from a 3-star to a 4- or 5-star brunch spot. I'll be back to try the tacos and check out the unlimited margaritas.

The service was nice and friendly. The house Margarita tasted balanced and definitely worth $5 on…read moreMondays. The strawberry Tres Leches on the other hand was not my favorite. I have never had a dry Tres Leches. The cake tasted half moist, no condensed milk flavor at all, the strawberry added a little flavor, otherwise it tastes like a cheap cake with whipped cream and a strawberry on top. I still love their churros and other menu items but this was not for me. If they improve the recipe I might try it again but for $8 it was not worth the buy.

I visited Tacos Del Cartel for the first time on 05/12/2026 with a party of 10…read more This was overall a fabulous experience. The place is beautiful. The colors, the decor, the ambiance and the music. It is definitely a place meant for photos. Beyond that, the food was great. The table shared several orders of the Guacamole and the Queso. Both were excellent. The meal also came with table chips and salsa x3. All 3 included salsas were delicious and one of them was quite spicy! For my entree, I had the Birria Tacos. The presentation on this was spectacular, and the entree came with three tacos, the consume, beans, rice and onions. They were truly delicious. I almost forgot the drinks. I had two guava margaritas, and they were an excellent accompaniment. Overall, a great experience. As other people have mentioned, the parking is very limited. After we illegally parked in the back of the next door shopping center, they told us that we could park across the street. I wish that there was a sign in the parking lot at the restaurant indicating that, so that we knew that ahead of time. Luckily, we were not towed from the shopping center; however, if you were visiting for the first time -- you would not have known that.

I visited here for the first time today in the early evening. There were some onsite parking…read morespots. Not a lot in the area where I parked but maybe there is another parking area nearby with additional spaces. I ordered the fish tacos and they were very tasty. They came with a side of beans and a side of rice which were also tasty. I had the mango margarita. Although it tasted light, the mango flavor was good. The staff person who tended to our table was very attentive and pleasant.

Loved the ambiance especially outside. The food I would rate 4/5. The drinks were delicious and the…read morehappy hour is daily offering $5 margaritas on the rocks or frozen that a variety of flavors can be added too. Good service as well. I had the barria tacos. I plan to go back to try other things on the menu. Can't beat the happy hour.

Honestly, this is a spot I truly enjoy for lunch…read more I will admit, though, the chefs tend to swap out at times, so the food may not always taste the same each time you order the same dish. The lunch experience is definitely better for me than the dinner time frame. They tend to get incredibly busy then, and sometimes the overall experience and service may not be as great. Whenever I come for lunch, my experience has always been a solid, decent service experience. However, not too many people come for lunch, so the staff and the service can, by default, be just pretty fair. I like to get the tortilla soup for a side, the carnitas chimichanga, and then the chicken tortilla soup for the side, along with water. Talk about good!

Food is absolutely delicious. People are friendly. The menu is mostly in Spanish but pretty easy to…read morefigure out. The portions are enough for 2 people. Lots of music and super clean. Will be back!

I have not been here in a while, except to walk in, ask about Pupusas and the gorgeous poinsettias…read moreand walk out because I was hungry for Pupusas. I have eaten here in the past and I recall enjoying my meal and I will go back. Ambience very casual and comfortable. I always get good service.