I made a reservation for Tacos del Cartel to have a bite before a concert nearby. I was quite…read morepleased at the level of service from the staff. Everyone was super attentive. The decorative ambiance always steals the show here, of course. I've visited this location before and thought it to be mediocre for my first experience. However, this visit changed my perception. We were told that the menu was shortened to include the best of the best from the menu. I ordered an espresso martini, which was crafted to perfection, and the fish tacos. I absolutely loved the tacos, especially because they were made with red snapper. The flavors complimented each other well. We also had the ribeye tacos topped with French fries. While that combination wouldn't have been my choice, I was told the ribeye was seasoned perfectly. The energy and ambiance of this restaurant has always been very good, the food seems to have stepped up to match it.

We walked in and the lighting and music, along with the margarita transported us to a tropical…read moreLatin location. The lighting was beautiful. The food excellent and our server Andrea was delightful. We will return. Gracias Andrea!

Barracuda was one of my favorite meals during my time in New Orleans. It embodies a relaxed outdoor…read moreatmosphere that most other restaurant in Algier's point also have, making it perfect for a casual lunch or dinner after exploring the neighborhood. I ordered the Shrimp Macha tacos, and they were excellent. The shrimp were cooked well, and the macha sauce added a great balance of smoky heat and flavor without overpowering the tacos. Everything tasted fresh, and each taco felt thoughtfully put together. Overall, Barracuda is a spot I'd happily recommend. Between the quality of the food, the laid-back atmosphere, and the fair value, it's an easy place to come back to the next time I'm in New Orleans.

This place was the perfect non table service dinner spot! Took the ferry over for a quick trip…read more About a 7-10 minute walk. Easy to get there. Food was incredible! Love finding authentic and fresh tacos! And easy to take leftovers home too. They had bathrooms that were air conditioned so that was refreshing on a hot July summer evening. The staff were very friendly. Only outside eating. It is just a window stand to order and then get your food. But they had misting fans going and a cold water jug. I would recommend this spot to anyone traveling to New Orleans.

Great food. Good service. I like to sit at the bar for better service…read more Excellent food. It's reasonably proved to be in the Quarter. This is a MUST stop for me when I'm staying at the JW for work.

Another Tuesday in the Big Easy in mid August leading to finding tacos. After my prior experience…read morewith Taqueria La Lucha, I found this spot which was about a 15 minute walk from the hotel. Fortunately they do online orders with Toast so I put in an order for a shrimp taco and a trio of pastor tacos. Picked up, went back to the hotel, and dug in. In terms of flavor, it's not bad for the price. I've had better tacos elsewhere but the proteins were seasoned fine and the green salsa added to the flavor. In terms of price, it is affordable for the size of the tacos. The packaging could've been better; upon opening the boxes, some of the tacos spilled over (specifically the shrimp) so had to knife/fork it. Noticed they use flour tortillas so it's a bit thicker than corn. Can't remember if corn is an option. While the taco game is not the strongest in NOLA, I'd be open to trying these again; maybe eating at the restuarant next time instead of walking it back to the hotel.

Went for dinner, but the two employees were not customer service forward. Went immediately to…read morecharge for using a credit card and didn't even ask how I was paying. This seems to be a norm about an up charge for using a credit card in NOLA. Was about to order with cash and one employee was irked that I inquired about the fee. They lost two dinner entrees because they're tired of customers.

Would give 0 stars if I could; please stay away. Horrible service; they take advantage of…read morecustomers. Ordered 6 items to-go and they packed it up. When we got back to our hotel, there were only 5 items, and one of the items was wrong. So we were missing two items total. Went back to ask for the missing two items, and the worker denied everything. Said we got everything we ordered and he didn't make a mistake. Also made us pay again for the 2 missing items because we ordered them again. Please check your food before leaving the restaurant, or better yet, don't come here at all.This is a horrible business that takes advantage of people who may be drinking and don't bother to double check. The place is small and not clean either. Our food was average.

Recommended by one of our bartenders, I just ordered to-go! The food was good but portions were…read moresmall considering the price. Queso Dip 4/5 this was good Brisket Tacos plate 3/5 These were over cooked and dry but had a good flavor It came with green sauce, tortillas, and I think that was it. Little different from what I was expecting. I would give them another chance but dine in. Oh when picking up my order they direct you to the bar but no one ever told her I was there so it took her awhile to even notice me??

This place is def the fun vibe you see on IG so check out their feed before you come- it feels like…read morea celebration or like you're part of one when you're here I'm not even a queso person but their queso is amazing! Disappointed they were out of the crawfish topping for it they do have the regular queso on the happy hour menu which would make a great drinks night out Also out of the dressing for the charred sweet potato salad so we didn't order it Charred sweet potato tacos were really good! I'd come back for that for sure Drinks are super cute in the little bear glass (see pic) but also quite strong and worth the price - I had the horchata based cocktail and one was enough for the evening Very very good service!

Some of the best food I've ever had! We visited New Orleans for a cruise and just happened to see…read morethis spot next to our Air BnB. I am so glad we stopped because it was definitely the best cuisine we had while in New Orleans. The homemade hot sauce is AMAZING! We made sure to eat there a second time when we returned from our cruise. I highly recommend you try it!!!

A Latin style tapas place in the arts district boasting flavors from South America (Argentina,…read morePeru, Venezuela, Yucatan), Mexico (Oaxaca and Mexico City), and the Caribbean. Fresh seafood from the Gulf of MEXICO and a wicked drink menu. They offer several ceviches. Tapas include guacamole, empanadas, crawfish queso, fish dip and veggie salads like crispy cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. We had the crispy cauliflower served with tempura, cashew habanero crema, garbanzo hash, and chimichurri. Loads of flavor and just the right bite size for tapas/apps. Plates include churrasco, fish and grits, paella (can be served veggie or without shellfish if you're allergic), lamb, Yucatan style pork, shrimp or steak mofongo, and chicken poblano. I had the churrasco, served with papas bravas. Steak cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. My husband had the steak mofongo and the beef tips, like the churrasco, were seasoned perfectly. The plantain mash was sweet and somehow savory at the same time. We loved both dishes. They make mean margaritas and caipirinhas hre, and also offer drinks like the paloma, the Bolivian sour, sangria, and specialty drinks. Service was amazing. She was so upbeat and helpful. This restaurant was a little slow when we went. It deserves a lot more love. It's so close to the touristy part of the French Quarter. Leave the gimmicky spots and come here, you won't regret it.

The fish tacos are always perfect & with a spicy margarita it is heaven…read more No "puddle" food. Just delicious clean & fresh Mexican food . Highly recommend & the atmosphere is great too.

Coming from Southern California, we're very familiar with great-tasting Mexican food, so we had…read morehigh 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!

If you are in the area, check this place out!…read more We had a really fun meal here with our work crew and Russell. This dude knows how to have fun! The food was excellent, the service impeccable and many laughs! Russell took care of us, made some great recommendations for both food and drinks. They have great happy hours specials here and the food is really good. If you are close by, come by, enjoy the ambiance, have some great food and drink.

When in New Orleans on my trip for my graduation from LSU, Johnny Sánchez was a must stop. If you…read moredon't already know walking in, Johnny Sánchez was founded by Aáron Sánchez of whom most know from MasterChef. I'm on a mission to eat at restaurants founded by all the judges and this was my second after Gordon Ramsey's Fish & Chips in NYC. There was so much on the menu that I wanted to order (here's looking at you - short rib birria), but I figure that I can always come back on a return trip and stuck to more traditional Mexican fare. My friends and I shared an order of the chips, salsa, and guacamole of which all three were heavenly. Don't even get me started on those fried plantain chips. I could munch on those for days. For my main course, I ordered a carne asada plate and had to have a Mexican Coke to accompany it all. There was no room for dessert, as much as I know it would have been delicious. I loved the decor and the big mural on the wall, too. Our server was wonderful and patient with us (maybe more with me due to my excitement). I'll definitely need to get back when I can enjoy a margarita while I'm at it.

This place has a great vibe, especially if you can sit and hang outside! The staff were super…read morefriendly too, service was wonderful. It is quick service so you go up to the counter and they'll bring your food. The tostones and street corn were amazing, we devoured the appetizers. I will say the burrito was a little odd, maybe this is the traditional Cuban way to make a burrito but it wasn't what I expected. It was in an orange tortilla and had grilled marks, I was looking forward to a more traditional flour tortilla. Also there was spring mix lettuce in it which felt like a weird choice. Lastly it didn't have a lot of meat in it. So I'd definitely return for apps and drinks outside, but would order something other than the burrito

We were visiting New Orleans from New York and a little skeptical about an outpost of a Brooklyn…read moretaco place. But happy to say that the shrimp taco and the catfish taco were tasty. As was the guacamole and chips. Everything was fresh. The guacamole was even good the next day. The service behind the counter was friendly. The ambience is OK for a place that's a step above fast casual. If you need a quick bite in New Orleans after 9 PM, this place does the trick.

Tacos, SO BLAND. I was so disappointed when I tasted the food because I had high expectations. The…read morephotos made the food look delicious and all I saw at the moment were 5 star reviews. There is nothing "fuego" about this place. I do not recommend.

The service was quick. The food was good and the drinks were strong. Stop by fir a fun drink!read more