Wow!!!!! A Taco Tuesday to remember. Last minute decision to splurge on a meal out, and what a great pick. My husband and I are suckers for a hot taco/marg night and Zocalo did not disappoint. BEST, strongest, tastiest 2-for-1 margs anywhere in the city and $2 quality tacos just cant be beat. Add the elotes ribs and mango guac and you can call it an easy, tasty date night with vibey atmosphere and flair! Cannot wait to bring the girls back for endless margaritas!!! read more

Zocalo - Cannot wait to devour some #tacotuesday - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Talk about a great restaurant experience!!! The taco Tuesday is the best tacos in New Orleans and it's $2.50 per taco! Ummmm yes please. Surprisingly, on of my favorites is the cauliflower taco!! Soooo good and yum. Ohhhh- and the habanero hot salsa!!!!! Ummmmmmm let me bathe in that. Lol and yum yum yum Ohhhhhhhh and fajita wednesdays!!! YUMMMM I moved to Metaire into a apartment to be closer to Zocalo. Yummm only have 5 stars because I couldn't give 6. read more

A 3 star only because the watermelon margarita was really really good. Food was just ehhhh in my opinion.

I appreciate the ingredients of every dish and the presentation is outstanding. This is one of its kind Mexican cuisine. My favorites are: tamarind margarita, elote ribs, queso fundido (the real queso), and the coliflor tacos ... so far. Of course this is one of my favorite chefs' restaurants read more

Zocalo - Delicious tamarind margarita!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

My wife and I decided to try this while in the area. The staff were extremely friendly and service was really good! Ambiance was nice. I would not come back though and would not recommend. Food was ok but on the lower end of Mexican restaurants that I've been to and I have probably been to over 50. Price was absolutely insane! $91 for two meals and two margaritas with Guacamole. read more

Amazing venue, amazing food, and amazing drinks. We went for my dad's birthday and could not have had a better night. The carnitas here is massive, and was the most perfectly cooked pork I had ever tasted in my life. read more

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Happy to see a non-tex mex mexican spot open up! Good food but pricey. $5-7 PER TACO. $10-12 a drink. Pastor taco did not taste like pastor. It was a little too busy with no pineapple flavor coming through and the meat taste more like carnitas. Would have preferred traditional steamed tortilla over the fried tortilla on the shrimp taco. It broke very easy, making it not easy to eat. Carnitas plate was crispy and had great smokey beans. Large portion that came with only 2 tortillas, although they are very good homemade blue corn tortillas. Decor is beautiful yet simple. Natural elements of wood and live plants. I wont be going here often because of the price point but would recommend it if you're looking for a new place to try! read more

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Delicious! More of an upscale experience. I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The elote ribs, carne asada Mexican pizza, the birria tacos and the Mexican old fashion - chefs kiss. My only disappointment was not authentic salsas with any sort of heat level. The place is decorated beautifully and the service is great as well. All in all a great experience just bring your own hot sauce! read more

It's nice a have a Mexican themed restaurant with more of an upscale atmosphere and gourmet inspired menu. Zocalo is not your typical Tex-Mex taqueria type cantina; instead, it takes some of the traditional Mexican dishes and works them into an array of unique and unusual options. We started with a typical and the not so typical with some avocado and tomatoes and the tuna tostada. Immediately, I was impressed with the freshness... just avocado and tomato in the first dish. There wasn't a bunch of salt or other mixers to take away from the natural flavors. The Tuna Tostada was reminiscent of a popular dish en vogue right now in Japanese restaurants, like down the street at Rock N Sake... better known as Tuna "Nachos." This dish at Rock N Sake is one of our facvorite local dishes, so we were very excited to try this one. It did not disappoint... the sashimi grade yellow fin was fresh and chilled, and the leeks and chipotle aioli added perfect ancillary flavor, all atop a crunchy tostada. I'd put it up there with the best. The rest of my meal consisted of tacos... I had the camaron (shrimp) and the carne (beef) tacos, which are ordered individually at $7 each. Both were served with pico and cotija cheese on a blue corn tortilla. I thought they were good, but very typical. There was nothing special in the flavor or in the accompaniments. Lastly, we had the maduros with crema as a side, which is basically plantains served with a creme sauce and cotija cheese. It was one of the unusual options, but the sweet and savory mix delivered a unique flavor that complemented the rest of the meal. My family of four came for lunch on a Sunday for a total price, including tip, of $100. We didn't have any alcoholic drinks and my five year old only had a children's quesadilla (which is very small). My wife and I each had two tacos and two sides and my oldest had the chicken flautas. As appetizers we had the avocado and the tuna. I thought this was pretty expensive, but I understand that Old Metairie is a high rent district and I am willing to pay more for fine dining options like Zocalo. BOTTOM LINE: A great new addition to the quickly evolving culinary scene in Old Metairie. Unique Mexican dishes full of fresh ingredients and big flavors. A little pricey, but worth the premium. read more

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If you're looking to blow your money on some bland food and leave on a half empty stomach, this is the place for you! I got the brisket burrito with a side of pico and queso for $20 dollars thinking I would leave with a full stomach. Instead, I received a small bland burrito cut in half, some lettuce with tomato chopped on it like a low budget salad, and stiff, cold queso in a tiny cup. The local Taco Bell will feed you better! read more

Zocalo - Side of pico de gallo... - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Since old Metry is starved for new restaurants, this place has been very popular since opening, so I made reservations. Apparently, that means you only wait 15-20 minutes. We did see a small 4-top table sit empty for about 10 minutes while we waited...I get it, it's small and popular, so they needed to save that table... We finally got our table and ordered drinks. My date ordered a Moscow Mule, and specified "not the house special mule, just a standard Moscow Mule." Yep, we had to send it back--it was okay, but the chili flavor was pretty obvious. The chips and salsa were really good--great flavor. But the food--my carne asada and her two tacos were very "okay". Nothing at all special. Not bad, just very, very "okay". So....who knows, maybe we'll go back sometime when it's not so crowded, but as of now, there are many better options for Mexican food. About the place: very attractive. Staff was very friendly. The menu is very limited, so perhaps they change it often. As with any new restaurant over the last few years, it's all hard walls, floors, and ceiling, with nothing to absorb the sound, so it is noisy. But again, apparently that's just the style. So, it's a nice restaurant--not your typical NOLA Mexican place. But the very limited menu IS very typical Mexican fare in its choices, and honestly, the flavor is middle of the road. read more

WOULD EAT HERE EVERY NIGHT! This is what dining experiences are made of! This is what I look for when I go, not a single misstep, I felt like I was at a family get together, service and food was impeccable. We went with a group of friends this past Friday night, they had a packed house (definitely make a reservation- I'm sure is a little quieter throughout the week). They have a good sized waiting and bar area when you first walk in, Very inviting and gracious host. The aesthetic of the interior is beautiful the backing on the benches where we sat looked (and felt) like authentic Mexican textiles as well at the bark wall was eye catching, something we haven't seen before. I also enjoyed the open seating I didn't feel packed in even though it looked like they were operating at full capacity. Olivia was our dining guide for the evening, and this woman should be doing seminars on how excellent service is done. From start to finish she was seamless, flow of food and timing was on par. We really appreciated her being able to accommodated some food restrictions and requests as well. The guide through the menu with her personal favorites and pairings with various mezcals, wines and cocktails was also well received. We will be asking for her again, she was pleasure to be with for the evening. THE MEAL. Holy shit. Hat's off to y'all. That was some of the best food I have ever eaten, the elote's alone I could eat for the rest of my life. Get one of everything, get share plates, you're welcome in advance, you won't regret this. The tuna tostada is the best thing you will put in your mouth-probably like ever. My personal favorite for the night was a side dish of the mirliton/chayote salad with the Carnitas. Pricing was moderate, we typically are eating within the French Quarter or Uptown and the prices were competitive with those locations, I'm not sure if that is pricey for Metarie. Please go, from the food to the atmosphere you will love this low key lit restaurant. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The Mexican pizza! It was great! I ordered it with the steak which was cooked perfectly! The bottom of the pizza was super crispy and delicious! Loved it! read more

Zocalo - Steak Mexican pizza! - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Overpriced! I just got the tostada and it most definitely not worth the price. I always try to yelp restaurants even if someone suggests it to me. A co worker suggested this place and long story short, he owes me s meal. On yelp the ahi tuna tostada's are $13 but when you get there it's $16 for 3 small pieces. To top things off they were just OK! I wasn't impressed! I don't eat much but for $17 I could have gotten a whole meal that I could eat off of 3 times. Definitely won't be back there again! read more

I've visited Zocalo many times and will say their bartender is friendly and knowledgeable. I've never had issues with my food. It's always come out hot and tastes the same every single time. Consistency is where a lot of restaurants loose me as a customer! Anytime I have friends and family in town, I take them to Zocalo! As far as ambience, I usually sit at the bar but I will say even other customers are friendly and I've seen strangers start talking to each other. I think that speaks volumes on Zocalos overall vibe. read more

Food is always delicious! I'm stuck on the Mexican pizza with steak because it's just too good! Service and staff are both excellent! read more

Zocalo - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Really like Zocalo. On the pricier side for almost everything, watch the prices when adding meat it's easy to order a $26 burrito. I've had the Mexican pizza and steak fAjitas. I can't wait to go for bottomless margaritas. read more

Excellent Food Excellent Service Very comfortable ambiance Was our first visit, food was absolutely delicious and we will visit for Thursday for Bottomless Margaritas and small plates read more

There are not words to say how appreciative I am for their staff. Tonight, after closing, I thought that I had lost my phone at the restaurant. There were two incredible staff members who came outside and helped me way after their time to leave. This is a very special place. And, to the two amazing men who helped me out, I will never be able to tell you how appreciative I am. And, the other part of the story is that we just gave my mother last rites a few days ago, and my phone is my only way to work remotely. They made a difference for me tonight. read more

Today was my first time trying this restaurant. It's on Metairie road. It had a good crowd. Some people were wearing masks others not. Thank God Employees were wearing their masks. A bit small and hard to socially distance yourself. Specially at the bar. As soon as you walk in, it's right in front of you. While I waited for my to go food, I ordered a tamarind margarita. The bartender got what looked like a 4 ounce glass and filled it with nothing but ice. I was stunned that after 3 sips my drink was done. Tasted Zero alcohol, Zero tamarind.!! No flavor whatsoever! Just disgusted at this pint. Truly disappointed. Never again. Forgot to mention that tiny margarita was $12!!! for God's sakes!! Didn't understand why I did not get the 2 for 1 price like the special states. Now, to the food. Not good at all. Black beans were extremely salty. Colored rice had no flavor. The tacos were disappointing! Got the fish, shrimp, al pastor, chicken, pulled pork. I think the only one I liked was the brisket. Salsa was good. Chips a bit greasy. Corn tortillas kept falling apart. The mango avocado needed some more flavor. I truly wanted to like this place. I have lived here for so long and it's been so hard to find a true authentic Mexican place that serves really good food! How hard can it be to make a decent taco?? I think I will stick with making my own tacos and my own margaritas. Would love some suggestions of other places that you guys think have decent tacos. read more

Don't drive too fast and miss Zocalo! I absolutely love their taco Tuesday special as pictured. Their salsa is so fresh and delicious as well! I love their guacamole and the side of queso! I love their flavors! Definitely one of my go to places! read more

Zocalo - This is three of the several delicious taco specials on Tuesdays! - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

What an amazing spot! After seeing all of my foodie friends post pictures of their famous "Elote Ribs," I decided to see what the hype was about. By far my favorite appetizer was the tuna tostadas, crudo tuna chunks covered in a zesty red aioli. I also ordered a family special of 12 tacos of my choice, and split it among me and two other amigos. The tacos were delectable! The tortillas were cooked to the perfect amount of crispiness without being too greasy. It came with rich black retried beans and red rice, which some people would find too salty but I loved it, reminding me of real soul food. This restaurant now has a place in my heart for happy hour. Will definitely be coming back next Taco Tuesday for 2x1 margaritas and Thursday for bottomless margaritas! They're so refreshing and just sweet enough to please my taste buds. Cancel all of your dinner plans ASAP and stop by this amazing restaurant! read more

About a week ago, I met a friend here after work for drinks and tacos. We were just a bit too late for one of the specials they offered but not to worry...we were in time for another. $2 TACOS!! We ordered and I got a carne asada taco and chicken taco. They were both amazingly delicious. So much so, that I ordered two more. I wanted to order 2 more after that, but I was worried about what people would think so I sucked it up along with my gut and stopped there. I don't have details about what all was in tacos and I was too eager to eat that I don't have visual evidence but when I tell you, I want to go back....Believe me. We also got Margaritas on the rocks (they also offered us frozen) and they were strong and full of flavor. Only one was needed. The Margaritas were $9 which I think had something to do with the first special that we were too late for. But after a long day at work and 4 BOMB A$$ tacos I was not complaining. We sat at the bar and had great service. There were several other patrons in the place who were friendly and engaging. I found parking right out front although that could be a challenge. But, there was an entire parking lot directly across the street so that problem easily solves itself. This is someplace that I look forward to going back to soon. read more

Zocalo always has incredible food every time I go. We walked in around 630, and while they are always busy, we were seated almost immediately. We ordered guacamole to start which was amazing and the tacos were phenomenal. Great atmosphere, great service! read more

Really enjoyed our lunch meal here, and can't wait to come back for dinner service. The interior is well done; very inviting with the earthy feel and colors. Quick overview: order the mango guac, shrimp enchilada and a mezcal cocktail. We visited during an odd time for lunch, so the restaurant was practically empty. We still received great service. The food came out hot and fresh (not too quick - not too slow so you know they were cooking it). The bartender brought over our drinks and talked to us about their extensive tequila and mezcal menu. I would love to come for dinner one night and try some of their other drinks and top shelf mezcal. The chips are made in-house, so we had to order the mango guacamole - SO GOOD - why have I not been putting mangos in guac? Definitely order the mango guacamole when you're here. Then we shared the taco salad, which we realized after it came to the table is big enough for a whole entrée. The salad has a great mix of veggies and beans - gotta love a salad that is more than just lettuce. The tostada bowl is so crunchy; really adds a lot of texture and flavor to the salad. We also shared the shrimp enchilada though it was almost too delicious to share. I really appreciated the smaller portion size. There are tex mex restaurants that serve enchiladas the size of your head that taste only like cheese. This is not one of those places and this is not one of those plates. This is an authentic enchilada with super delicious sauce and marinated shrimp. I'm not sure what they use in their sauce, but I need more of that sauce in my life. I guess this trip I learned I need more mangos in my guac and I need that enchilada sauce on everything! read more

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Great food and great service! A great upscale Mexican restaurant! The Enchiladas de Camarón were delicious read more

Zocalo - Enchiladas de Camarón - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Excellent service and excellent food! Food = Amazing! Margaritas = Amazing! We were passing through the area and decided to stop. I'm so glad we did. Joel was an excellent server. We will be back! Hidden Treasure read more

Zocalo - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Food is okay. Usually only go during specials like taco Tuesday or happy hour since it can get pricey for average food. Drinks are phenomenal! Service is great and it's usually not too crowded which is nice. read more

The customer service is excellent! The food is delicious and the drinks are completely top shelf!! The service and atmosphere is outstanding. This place truly makes you feel you like you are at home! read more

Zocalo - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Yummy food and drinks. Carne Asado tacos, mango guacamole and pineapple margaritas! Came on a Friday night and didn't have to wait. We will be back read more

Zocalo - Carne Asado tacos and pineapple margaritas. Delicious . We will be back - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

So good! Best margaritas and great deals. $5 margs from 3-6! The steak was cooked perfectly and soup was delicious-- tastes a lot better than it looked! read more

Zocalo - Steak Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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I went in thinking I was really going to like this place. But overall I was disappointed. First thing I noticed was that there was no salt and pepper on the table, a sign that the chef thinks the food is perfectly seasoned coming out the kitchen - ok if its true but at Zocalo almost everything needed a sprinkling of salt. On to the the mixed drinks we started with, they were just flat and lacking flavor. I ordered a Paloma which tasted more like 7up than any other ingredient. This is a drink I really look forward to but this had no tequila flavor, no grapefruit flavor, just 7up. After the first round we all switched to wine and beer. They do have a decent selection of both. Skip the chips and salsa, the salsa was overly sweet with no heat at all. Chips ok, tasted fresh, but needed salt. The "mango guacamole" lacked any mango or lime or any other flavor than avocado. Again, a sprinkle of salt would go a long way. At least things improved with the rest of the food. Get an order of the grilled corn for every one at your table or you'll be eyeing that last piece. Delicious. The Carne Asada (grilled skirt steak) I ordered was perfect, delivered medium rare as requested, tender and tasty. And with the entree we got their hot sauces, three different little squeeze bottles of flavor. How I wish they had brought these out at the beginning of the evening, why wait ?. The black bean refried beans side were very good, these should be on the appetizer menu. If I went back to Zocalo I would know to skip the mixed drinks, how to pick and choose from the menu, ask for the hot sauces as soon as I sat down and bring my own salt. However no restaurant that presents itself as this sophisticated should require that. See ya later Zocalo. read more

In what universe are these "fajitas" worth $27?" 2 5" flour tortillas, 1/4 cup rice, 1/4 beans, eight shrimp, a smattering of over cooked onions and peppers. Seasoning must have been an added extra cause I didn't get any. $27. Cool. read more

Zocalo - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I want to tell y'all how great their taco Tuesday deal is, but then again I don't because I still want to be able to get a table. 2 for 1 margaritas and $2 street tacos is a great deal and in my neighborhood! Service is great and you mostly fill up on the free chips and salsa at the table. The queso fundido is also delicious. I went with a group of friends and can't wait to go back! read more

I had the queso fundido, steak fajitas, & the house margarita. Everything was great! Even the complimentary salsa was amazing. I will definitely be back and highly recommend to others. read more

Zocalo - House marg - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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. The plan for my daughters birthday fell through at another local restaurant which was crowded and cops were in the parking lot so we decided to drive on by. Next, we kept searching for Mexican food and found Zocalo, what a nice treat. Yes, it was Taco Tuesday, but wasn't crowded, it was a nice group of people there. This restaurant was totally awesome. The atmosphere was very nice, the service was impeccable and the food was exceptional, we ordered Carne asada tacos( were the best), a chicken taco which had no flavor, a margarita which was strong and a fish race which was really good. Lastly, to end the evening dessert which we shared a tres leches cake which came with real vanilla ice cream, talking about delicious, I wish I had my own dessert. Zocalo, is a awesome restaurant, I would recommend the restaurant to everyone. read more

The Mexican pizza they have is *chefs kisses* so GOOOOOD!! Everyone is always so nice. We love coming here

The place had a weird vibe (or maybe I'm just weird). I sat at the bar. Very pricey and not a very big selection. I went here based solely on the reviews. I can't remember the name of the tacos I ordered. It was the first item and last one. One was very tasteless and the other was just ok. Certainly didn't tickle my fancy. The presentation was beautiful. The meat was chewy and I have a good set of chompers lol. The Pinot noir was pretty good. It was $11 for a 5 Oz pour. Ouch. I see by the reviews that some love it. To each their own, just not for me. read more

Zocalo - Mexican Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Nice new spot in Metairie with some parking just in front. We went early after a leisurely afternoon of walking around in 100+ degree heat of a New Orleans' summer. Luckily, there were lots of tables open around 530p on a Sunday - so we were seated without a reservation. The staff was attentive and kind, although I have to admit I felt a bit rushed. The food came out really quickly, which was nice - but I guess I feel like I there was no pace to the meal because the chips/guac came out with the tacos almost immediately after. Food-wise: -Mango guac $8: freshly-made and very tasty. At $8, a bit pricey for the size of the guac on its own, but it also came with chips and salsa, which made it worth the cost overall (otherwise chips/salsa are extra). -Maduros w/crema $5: 2 thumbs up from hubs, I couldn't try - but it looked good! -Taco camaron $7: delish! shrimps were cooked to perfection. -Taco carne $7: hubs loved it, meat was well-cooked and seasoned. He ended up getting two. -Taco al pastor $5: sorry, the meat was totally mushy. We weren't able to eat 1/2 of this taco. I let the waiter know and he kindly let the kitchen know/then told us this apparently was a known problem with the recipe they were using (pineapples and meat can be tricky). This is where the minus star comes. If you know that a dish on your menu is an issue, why would you continue to serve it without changing the recipe? I wish they had told us not to order this on the front end and am sad this was the last bite of food I had here since it left a gross taste in my mouth. (I wonder if this is partly why this taco was cheaper?) Overall: nice ambiance and considerate service regarding water filling. Most of the dishes hit the spot. Not so sure if we'll be back or not. Guac, maduros, and 4 tacos came out to $39 pre-tip and tax - which is above my price limit for tacos, even if fancy. Perhaps they can consider doing a deal where you can get a little bit of money off if you buy multiple tacos. read more

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First time visitor ! Started with the Blue Fin Tuna Tostada, and loved it, also had the house made tortillas with the queso fundido which had some chorizo in it. Tried the tacos, had the al pastor and the pescado one, loved the fish taco the al pastor was a litte over powered by the blue corn tortilla. We shared the carnitas plate which was a very large portion that came with rice and beans.. my only complaint is it only came with 2 tortillas, the waitress said we could order of 3 more for a fee... she said "they have been telling management it was a problem" hopefully they will listen. Over all will go back to try some of the other items since they all sounded so good. read more