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.

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.

12/6/24: It has been some time since we last went to Los Jefes. When we first went there, it was…read moreabsolutely incredible on all levels but then, things changed and the quality of the drinks and food went down. On our last visit the fajitas were incredibly salty and we did not even finish them. Well, THEY ARE BACK! I am very happy to say this! We went there last week and had the chicken and steak fajitas and they were incredible once again. Great flavor, well seasoned, cooked to perfection. I have one big complaint, however, and it has something to do with their supplier. In my wife's and my opinion, the shells they provide to you for the fajitas are an absolute joke. Taco Bell's shells are larger. Every other Mexican food restaurant I have gone to are larger. Really, guys, I don't want to hear about your supplier, I could not care less and really do not want excuses. Then, the bartender has the Gaul to tell us that they are designed more for pushing than making a fajita! DO NOT tell me how to eat my meal and do not come up with such a poor excuse. This place has great Margaritas. Donnie is an incredible chef putting out the best Fajitas in the city! Don't insult your restaurant, your customers, and Donnie and give your customers Fajita shells that would be better suited to little hands in a grade school cafeteria!

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.

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.

I have eaten lots of tacos in 60+ years of my life these are the best tacos I've had in the south…read morethe El Trompo tacos were amazingly good and the service was great

This place is worth a visit just for the grilled onions!…read more Everything we had was incredible.

You've gotta come try Pepe's Mexican Grill in Kenner!!! The food was fresh and delicious, the beers…read morewere ice cold, and on Wednesdays they offer a free small queso. The service was fast and friendly; while the atmosphere was bright and colorful. Thank you very much for an enjoyable experience, and I will be back. ;0)

Rating: 6/10 I…read morestopped in for happy hour and there were no specials. No worries, just came to get the shrimp ceviche and a drink. It was ok and the drink was watered down. Average fare for the average price

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!

Always delicious and great service. Great for large groups. Plenty of parking. Huge menu with lots…read moreof options.

Terrific service and a great place for Mother's Day. Gave my wife a terrific rose and they are so…read morekind! The food was terrific.

Douglas was amazing! He had quick service and was so kind to us. I love this restaurant!…read moreIf you ever come here, ask for Douglas he is the best

The food in this place is made lovingly. Sizzling fajitas, delicious whole fried fish (deep fried…read morewhole) very sweet ripe fried plantains, tasty beef vegetable soup to name a few dishes they have. I recommend it.

Great selection of Hondorian food in a convenient part of Metairie…read more Absolutely delicious Carne Asada, tacos, enchiladas, and balleadas. The staff is also very kind and the orders come out quickly.