Quite simply the best Mexican food I've EVER had in 45 years…read more 10/10 flavor 10/10 Service

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.

Been twice for lunch and loved it. Food is fresh and really good. This is a hidden gem that I…read morediscovered in Florida of all places. It's clean and staff are very friendly too. Can't wait to return.

Food was ok... at best. Nachos chips were soggy and greasy and meats were cold…read more Fajitas were so greasy. Service was ok. Atmosphere is cool but really loud. And lighting is kinda harsh and gave me a headache. Ordered a small Skinny marg and the drink had three sips in it and the rest ice.

I love TQ! I was introduced to this place a few years ago and hands down its my go to spot for…read moreMexican. I realized I've never left a review so I wanted to give them there flowers today. Food is always fresh and hot. The to go service is always fast & efficient. Try it - you won't be disappointed.

I've visited all the locations of Taqueria Corona and I most often visit the location on Magazine…read moreStreet in New Orleans while I visit this location in Harahan the least simply as a matter of logistics. The food at all the locations of Taqueria Corona taste consistently good and the service is also typically very attentive. During the pandemic lockdowns I ended up visiting this location in Harahan more frequently than I ever had before so I really got my Taqueria Corona on... Overall they always are making good food here and they have food that is a bit different from the typical Mexican food you tend to get at other areas restaurants.

We were craving Mexican food and decided to try Carreta's since we didn't want to travel far. This…read morewas a decision that I regretted unfortunately. The food was not good...AT ALL! The Chicken Chimichanga, rice and beans were all bland. The Carne Asada was overcooked and dry and margarita very weak. On a good note, the service was good and restaurant was beautifully decorated.

Pretty good food pretty good price is parking is kind of tight service is pretty goodread more

I have been plenty of times for tacos and beer on their Tuesday special, but today I went for a…read morefair shake at a full meal. Sat down immediately, they had the football games on tv and the outside area was jam packed with kids at a family event. I also never took a chance to admire the wall art, the flowers were a standout. I did notice a lot of tables were pretty dirty and could use a wipe down; I also noticed our table wasn't exactly sparkling either. The waitress basically told us she was burnt out - she was human and down to earth. Spoiler: she was excellent! Chips and salsa came out. Worth noting the first one had a sweeter taste and the second had a spicier taste. Some may call this inconsistent, but I saw it as a sign that it's homemade. Additionally we ordered a SMALL guacamole, and the small is massive. Tasty, full bodied, my only gripe is that I wish it was a bit chunkier on the avocado end. I ordered the smoked chicken smothered burrito and this thing was gigantic. Partner ordered poblanos with smoked pork. Both dishes are a super generous portion and delicious. Big thing here: I think between the meats and the smoked pinto beans it's worth noting that it blurs the line between its own identity and its sister restaurant of CCBBQ. This is NOT a bad thing, as the smokier flavor profile gives this Tex-Mex a unique angle. May I suggest a smoked salsa of sorts?? Only real miss was that we ordered a side of street corn; while it looked the part and was totally loaded up, it was utterly bland. Tough to accomplish this with street corn, I'm curious what could have gone wrong especially given that it looked beautiful. Two sodas, an appetizer, two entrees, and a bonus side dish came out to $59. I find this to be right on par! I will admit, the alcohol is way overpriced, I've noticed from my other visits. I only drink when it's taco Tuesday/happy hour. But for the price of a non-alcoholic, FULL course lunch, it's perfect. Been back before, and I'll be back again. Great job LC.

Food was great as was the service. Our server today was Marbelin and she was perfect. We both…read moreordered from the lunch specials menu. I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries, very generous serving of pork on the sandwich and the fries were some of the best I have ever had. Kinda flat french fries, yum. Wife had the grilled chicken enchiladas with refried beans and she said the enchiladas were full of chicken and were delicious. She also had a small cheese dip which was a very generous portion. We will be back. The lunch menu is a real deal with our selections today costing $10 each.

best meat I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant! stuck at a hotel went to this place two nights in…read morea row because we loved the food so much (Mexican food is not usually our go to food) staff was awesome both times!

Grilled chicken nachos were absolutely delicious ! And I get them everywhere so I'm an expert …read more Chicken had amazing flavor and wonderful portion size. Margaritas also excellent. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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.

Food was not as good as I hoped it was. The fajita was not freshly cooked and the Barcelona was…read morecold not very appetizing.

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!

The ambience is really nice. Fun vibe with awesome Playlist. The margaritas were delicious and the…read moretacos were very tasty. The bean dip and salsa were full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable.

Nice and a very fun place to be, i will really love to come back and have same experience againread more

This is a "higher class" dive of a diner with a eclectic menu that jumps into multiple ethnic food…read moregenres with a selection of Italian then some Mexican along with some classic American and a nice dash of New Orleans dishes thrown in for good measure. The menu certainly goes all over the map with its dishes and that seems to leave some less than excellent execution but generally they pull off "ok" to "very good" food. The service here always seems to be very good and the ambiance is a unique mix that gives it a fun vibe. The burger and lasagna are decent and the Italian and Mexican style food can often be quite nice. The New Orleans food is typically good and they usually have rotating daily specials. Overall this is great spot when you have a group of people that all want something different. Warren Zevon would really enjoy this place!

Came here for the first time and liked it a lot! The thing I loved here was the popcorn they bring…read moreyou. Unique, right? It's not just plain buttered popcorn, they season it to perfection! It's amazing!! It tastes SO good, I'm sure it's super bad for you with tons of seasonings and butter, but you'll be addicted. Our table kept asking for more and more servings throughout the meal! Now, you could buy the popcorn to take home with you, but at $8 a bag, you'd be better off just eating it there. I also really loved their queso ($9). I'd say it's a bit overpriced, but it's not made with the crappy kind of queso that you'd get from Chipotle and it's truly delish. It's creamy, but with a rich cheesy flavor you can only get from good quality real cheese. Served with roasted poblano (a kind of non-spicy pepper), onion, and corn. I had the chicken tinga tacos ($9). This was good! The chicken was well-seasoned and flavorful. It comes with only 2 tacos though and nothing else, which brings it to $4.50 per taco. I think for the price, it could be 3 tacos... You can add a side order of rice and beans (+$3), but honestly, that was disappointing. The rice was plain white rice and the beans were unseasoned. Their breakfast menu is where it's at, I think! It's pretty cheap considering the location uptown. Each dish is around $10 give or take a few bucks and seems to come with a good portion of food. This is what I'd try next time I'm there!

Fresh Mexican that is authentic (at least as judged by certain food trucks around town where no…read moreEnglish is spoken), served in an historic old Broadmoor storefront--what's not to like? The menu has a combination of Mexican standards such as tacos and novel dishes like a vegetarian chile relleno made with peanut butter sauce and squash. Civiche was tasty, but not particularly varied (mostly shrimp). Desserts include some creative takes like coffee flan (a good flan but not particularly coffee-esque) and churros served hot and fresh, which made me finally understand the appeal of cinnamon sugar dusted bread sticks. Service was prompt and friendly, and on our particular visit, extra points for recognizing three yellow-shirted patrons as having come from the No Kings rally.