Coming from Southern California, we're very familiar with great-tasting Mexican food, so we had high expectations! While this may not be 100% authentic Mexican flavor, it absolutely hits the spot when you're far from home and craving the food you love. The location was clean, the staff was friendly, and our food came out quickly. Everything was incredibly flavorful! We tried the carne asada, fish, and chicken al pastor, and all three were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The beans and pickled red onions were phenomenal and definitely worth mentioning! Overall, this was a delicious meal that satisfied our Mexican food craving. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

If you're hunting for a decent taco fix in NOLA, Barracuda Taco Stand is a neighborhood gem worth checking out. It features a great margarita garden with outdoor dining and takeout options. A quick heads-up: expect a line, and the outdoor waiting area has absolutely no shade. Fortunately, the ordering counter is well-covered, and the patio is equipped with fans and a good mix of shaded seating to help you beat the heat. On to the food. Every taco is served on a fresh flour tortilla and paired with classic cilantro, onion, and lime. I tried the Crispy Fish and the Pork tacos, and the flavor profiles were distinct. The fish taco featured a great crunch from the beer-battered Louisiana catfish, balanced by shredded cabbage, homemade crema, a seriously spicy salsa macha, and sweet pops of pomegranate. However, the pork taco was the best of the two, packed with savory roasted pork, chicharrones, tangy pickled red onion, and a great green salsa on the side. I have pretty high standards for tacos, and while I've had better, Barracuda definitely delivers an enjoyable meal in a city where great taquerias can be hard to find. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Tacos - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Walk up window Excellent service very quick Simple menu Outdoor seating with fans and mist Super relaxed vibes Jazz See pictures Soft tacos Street taco size Flavorful Has daily specials and lunch specials get the chips and dipping sauces to try all three Pricey but I think worth it Overall, excellent place to be, 4.5 out of five read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Broccoli, taco and chicken. Both were really flavor. Mild spicy - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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By now yall probably already know this but Barracuda has some of the BEST tacos in New Orleans. My favorite (and I have had them all) is the fish because they garnish it with little pomegranate seeds that provide a juicy burst of sweet flavor to complement the savory fish. They only have outdoor seating but they have fans to keep it cooler. Sometimes you'll see a chicken wandering around too. They have great margaritas too! Available by the pitcher! read more

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This taco stand is lovely, and a whole experience in and of itself. The staff are always friendly and have their own unique vibe. The garden here is cozy and comfy, with wildlife keeping you compact while you enjoy the finest tacos I've had in a while. Their prices are surprisingly reasonable, and the quality can't be beat. Happy I discovered this place and it's sister store on Algiers Point read more

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I could sit for hours at this taco stand! The vibes outside were so amazing! There was a good amount of seating with plenty of shade. You order at the window and they bring the food out to you. It was very fast and affordable for the quality. My chicken tacos were so flavorful!! The strawberry margarita was sweet as well. The queso was good, I really liked the pumpkin seed and pomegranates on top. I just wish the queso had some more flavor. Other than that, the food was amazing, service was fast, and vibes were 10/10! Will definitely come back and bring friends! read more

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Stopped by for a marg and taco on our trip to NOLA! We loved the location (a quick walk to Magazine St and fun to explore), and the patio is lovely (with options for fans and heaters pending the weather). The margs were refreshing, my steak (beef option is actually steak) taco was perfectly seasoned without being spicy - 10/10 - and the guac was delish! Definitely a great spot for anyone in the area (traveling or local) read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is one of my favorite places to get tacos and margs! I recommend getting the crispy fish taco with the spicy margarita. And my order wouldn't be complete without some chips and queso with chorizo. Barracuda adds such a special touch to the many good eats on Tchoup! read more

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You see the lines out front for a reason. The tacos are on point! Airy courtyard dining, great specials, delicious cocktails. Highly recommend! read more

Barracuda has been our go to for street tacos in terms of quality and quantity. The carne asada, el pastor and broccoli taco was amazing. Flavorful and packed with ingredients. For the price to portion ratio, this is the place. The chips with all the dips were also excellent and the margaritas made for a great team bonding. There's a reason we choose barracuda each time when we have a team bonding and it's because of the quality and quantity of the food. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Broccoli Taco - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good selection of freshly made food items. The mangonada is my fav cocktail. Easy to order. Location has a nice flow. It is a taco "stand" you order and courtyard seating is first come first serve. Recommend if you're looking for a casual dining experience with good food and drinks. Tasty vegetarian options. read more

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Always delicious. The tortilla chips taste freshly made. You know it to be true because everyone else serves stale. The cheese dip is delicious. The tacos are chefs kiss. The flavors are so vibrant. My only complaint is the steak taco meat was tough and over cooked. The eatery only has outside dining under some shade and fans. Otherwise, you need to go!! read more

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Steak tacos were phenomenal! Tortillas were very fresh and you could tell they were homemade. Grilled onions and the cheese cooked into the tortilla was very good. I was a little disappointed with the $3 side of rice though. Rice had great flavor, but was a very small container for the price. The taste of the tacos made up for the disappointment in the rice. The only regret I have with my order was only ordering 2 tacos! read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Steak tacos with cilantro, cheese, & grilled onions. - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was such a great casual hangout spot with great tacos. They also have bowls if you don't want to get your hands dirty. Service was sweet and fast where you order first at the counter and they'll bring it out to you in the outdoor pavilion area thats on a gravel bed. The Order: Fish taco was amazing. Broccoli taco--delicious. Chicken taco--seasoned and tender. Pork taco--tender and juicy. Chips and queso--a favorite! It had a little kick to it. The pomegranate helped cut through the heaviness. Overall, I enjoyed this Tchoup location and would return! read more

The queso alone is reason enough to go rich, perfect, the kind you keep dipping into long after you should have stopped. The tinga tacos and the fish tacos are both outstanding bold flavors, great fillings, everything you want from a taco stand done exactly right. The atmosphere is fantastic. Casual, lively, the kind of spot that just feels like New Orleans. Yes there is a line. Go anyway. It moves and it is absolutely worth it. Do not skip this one.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

All I can say is I'll be back. For those that need to know beforehand (because I did), this is an order-at-counter-find-seat kind of place. You get a number on a stand, and they bring out the food to wherever you're sitting. The tacos were great, the quesadilla even better, and the queso! I was apprehensive about pomegranate in the queso, but it works somehow. The margaritas are on the tangy side, but they are also delicious. To-go plates are basically a cardboard sleeve that slides over the tray. Genius! The night we went was pretty busy, and we used a little teamwork to make sure we got a table, but it's a great casual spot to hang out with friends on a Taco Tuesday. read more

Be sure to check your order, especially if it is to go. The tacos were greasy. I ordered no onions no cilantro. My taco was covered in onions. They remade it and covered it in cilantro but I didn't realize it till I got home. The food is tasty but a little overdone. I don't stay and eat so I can't speak to that but it looked vibes to sit outside and eat at the tables. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Chicken Taco - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Barracuda is a great spot with delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxed outdoor seating area. Perfect place to enjoy a good meal and unwind. read more

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Wow, that tacos here are exceptional for sure. I had the fish, the beef and crazy as it sounds the Broccoli. What ? Broccoli? You bet give it a try and don't miss out on their chips and queso. Big line moves pretty fast and all outdoor tables in the back. Service was prompt and our party of four had 15 tacos. They do tacos right. read more

I love barracuda they hit all the notes. They have great outdoor seating but fans so even on a hot day it feels refreshing to be outside. They allow you to bring your pet family so if you got a dog, they're welcome to come with you while you chill outside and have tacos and margaritas all made on homemade tortillas which are delicious. I love the quick service so that you can order as soon as you come in before you sit down Not to mention don't miss the happy hour from 3 to 6 PM the crispy tacos and the nachos are awesome. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Watermelon Margarita - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Tacos once had little to do with culinary legacy of New Orleans, but times changed; the recovery from broken levee flooding in 2005 attracted a new workforce and new appetites. The taco became a worker's staple just as the po-boy had in a previous generation. Take that developing demand, set down the food truck on an empty lot, put up an awning, and do it all with a chef whose culinary foundation is as much Mexicao as Texas, add a manager who knows how to set up outdoor spaces, and you get Barracuda. Tacos are in the name, and these are excellent. The dressings are fresh. The meats (pork, chicken, beef, crispy fish, and charred broccoli--not a meat but works as well as one--are nicely seasoned. They're not big, which is a blessing for those looking for variety. Chips are thin and crispy and served with salsa, guac, or queso, all of which are recommended as an "all the dips" combo. Quesadilla is listed as a side, but made with all the taco fill options except crispy fish. The crema and salsa are fresh, almost certainly house-made, and compliment whatever they come up against. Seating is outside comfortably situated under an awning. New Orleans isn't the greatest place for sitting outside, but the front of house does a decent job of misting or heating or wind-breaking or whatever's needed to provide a pleasant dining space. Service is order up front with food brought out to you. Staff is friendly and helpful. Tchoupitoulas Street is an unusual thoroughfare in a city full of them, formerly the connection between riverfront wharves and truck traffic. In the late 1900s¹, the access to the commercial riverfront was rerouted to a new truck-only roadway on the far (river) side of the old street. I'll wager that few readers know its name: the "Clarence Frogman Henry Truckway." Thus relieved of its truck duties, Tchoup was torn up and repaved in a massive years-long project. The loading bays, machine shops, railroad yards, and union halls made way for a range of new retail businesses where once there was only Tipitina's bar. Barracuda is one of these bright new spots along the Crescent City's riverfront necklace. ¹ 1900s? yeah, I'm old read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Patio dining on a crisp fall day - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Even on a weeknight there will be a long line down Tchoup outside Barracuda, and it is warranted. With extensive outdoor seating, quick service, and lively ambiance, there is a reason it is frequented by many. Their tacos are delicious, their drinks strong, and their guac and queso hits all the right notes. In particular the broccoli and fish tacos are stand out to me. Definitely a go-to spot for casual, delicious tacos. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Megan was right!! The bartender from Nola distillary has a wistful look in her eye when she suggest here as a local eatery! Superb combination, whisky/vodka and tacos afterward!! Tacos were fantastic. Being from California, we love Mexican food. This place is worth a trip. It is what we look forward when Traveling, great food. Tacos were awsome. Great guacamole. Great corn! The only upgrade would be house made chips, but decent corn chips. Fast, friendly service. Hightly recommend! Casual outdoor dining. read more

Fun little walk up taco place with large patio with seating. Staff are very friendly and always offer chip refills. Fresh tortillas are amazing! read more

I love Barracuda and have been going to the Tchoup one for years. I will say, the past few times I've gotten the fish taco (my favorite), it hasn't been as good as I remember it once being, but across the board the food is great. For takeout, the lunch box is a great deal. read more

Stopped in for a snack after wandering around the Bay! Tacos and a Bowl - really good - packed full of meat and fresh ingredients. The hot sauce they make is excellent- has a nice kick but isn't very spicy. Loved the open air seating - stays cool because it's covered. Friendly staff. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Beef Bowl - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is very popular. Prepare to stand on the sidewalk for a bit. The line moves pretty fast though. You order and then find a table in the outdoor seating. Super friendly staff. Fans that provide mist to make the heat more tolerable. The food: beef bowl. In my opinion, the best thing we ordered. Quality beef that was perfectly seasoned. Delicious beans and rice. Pickled onions and angel hair cabbage. Plenty of food. The fish taco was hyped up by friends but the fish was a bit over cooked and the salsa they top it with was burned this time. Even our friends who frequent commented that. It ruined a good fish taco. The pork taco was great. The beef taco was our fave. Top shelf guacamole. The queso is wonderful. It's topped with toasted pepitos and pomegranate seeds. The mangonada is a must. Unless you abstain from alcohol, get it!! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Well, sans the fish taco but our friends said it is normally delish so we will try it again. read more

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Tacos were tasty, service was good, and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. Weather was fine, so casual outdoor seating was appreciated. Margaritas aren't bad either. read more

This place is awesome. The tacos are delicious and the vibes are so good. It has a huge courtyard with fans and tons of seating. The string lights make it such a cool place to sit and chat and hang out. All the servers were super nice and helpful as well. Street parking only. read more

Stop by for a quick grab & dash. I had the spicy watermelon margarita. Pretty good. I like Barracuda's drinks a bit more than the tacos but the tacos aren't bad at all. Usually there is a long line whenever I drive by but this time the line was non existent so I had to seize the opportunity! Once I got in line tho, I looked behind me & the line was long like a Beyonce concert , I made it just in time. I got my drinks fast, the staff was friendly per usual. This is definitely a place to grab a marg from if you're near the Tchoup! read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food. Outside seating but lots of shade & fans. Service was good. Kind of out of the way but worth the drive read more

Alfresco dining, my spa girl gave us the recommendation. Fish Taco $5, Chicken Taco $3. Both tasty. Corn in a cup delicious. We split a house margarita and it had enough kick to give us a little buzz. Misters in the garden kept us cool. Order at the window, take a number and food came out quickly. Pet friendly. Small business at it's best. read more

This place is amazing! Great outside seating but fans so you aren't too hot. Delicious queso and the best steak tacos I have ever had. My go to place when I am in town. read more

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Absolutely love this taco stand. Came here after taking the ferry to Algier's Point. I am a California Native, so I can be a bit critical of Mexican food. I found their drinks and tacos to be great. Customer service was also awesome, I appreciated the little details they added to my drink. We got up and placed another order for seconds haha! read more

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Barracuda's tacos are so good they'll ruin all other tacos for you. Perfect tortillas, killer fillings, and salsas...The salsas? A little spicy, a little dangerous--just how you like it. Pair it with a beer, and suddenly, you're making questionable decisions... like ordering five more. read more

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Cute taco stand off of tchoupitoulas. Outside seating only but they have fans and fly swatters for your table. The tacos were very good and they have gluten free options. The servers were nice and helpful. read more

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This place is so cute! The outside area has lots of seating, but it is very hot outside! They do have some fans though. The broccoli taco was my favorite! The broccoli was cooked perfectly, not too hard or soft! I loved the sunflower seeds in it that gave it a nice crunch! The fish taco was also very good, and their tortillas are perfect. The broccoli taco did use a different tortilla, so it was not as good as the fish taco's tortilla, but still good. Service is fast! read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - fish taco, broccoli taco, Frozen Mangonada - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Simply the best tacos anywhere I've eaten! Fish tacos amazing ! Broccoli tacos ridiculously good ! I would never order a veggie taco! Thankfully my wife did! I get it every time with the fish tacos . Do yourself a favor and try them. Ordered on door dash twice and will be my only tacos I'll be eating from now on. read more

Best tacos, even comparable to Mexico tacos. Chicken was moist and amazing, pork was really good, margaritas were crazy good. Eating area was really nice, and the service was really good too. read more

Barracuda Taco Stand - Pork tacos, chicken taco, strawberry margarita - Tacos Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We went because we had our dog with us, and the yard was so cute! It was kind of chilly, but they had heaters. The tacos were so tasty. I had a chicken taco and a mushroom taco--both so good. The chicken was a good spicy flavor, and I loved the rich taste of the mushroom taco. The queso was one of my favorites, too!! The chips were super fresh. My date had a pork tacos that he loved. He said the margarita was okay, too. I hope they have a sangria option soon! read more

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