- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Mexican food in New Orleans
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:01 am
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:01 am
Am I missing something or is it fairly subpar?
I know there's Paisanos for quick to-go stuff on Claiborne.
Then you've got Juan's, Taqueria Corona, Felipe's, El Gato Negro, Carretta's Grill. I ate at Panchita's uptown on one occasion and it was decent.
Out of those I probably eat at Juan's and Felipe's the most out of sheer convenience for pick up. But for a sit down Lunch or dinner, the only real options are Taqueria Corona and Carretta's, neither of which are anything special.
I'm not counting Cucos, Casa Garcia, Superior or Velvet Cactus.
I know there's Paisanos for quick to-go stuff on Claiborne.
Then you've got Juan's, Taqueria Corona, Felipe's, El Gato Negro, Carretta's Grill. I ate at Panchita's uptown on one occasion and it was decent.
Out of those I probably eat at Juan's and Felipe's the most out of sheer convenience for pick up. But for a sit down Lunch or dinner, the only real options are Taqueria Corona and Carretta's, neither of which are anything special.
I'm not counting Cucos, Casa Garcia, Superior or Velvet Cactus.
15
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:07 am to Rickety Cricket
I like Chilangos in Kenner, as well as the Chilangos seafood spinoff.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:17 am to Rickety Cricket
New Orleans is definitely lacking when it comes to good mexican food. I've yet to find a place that knocks my socks off.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:17 am to Rickety Cricket
quote:
But for a sit down Lunch or dinner, the only real options are Taqueria Corona and Carretta's, neither of which are anything special.
Why don't you count El Gato Negro here?
It's not great, and it's a little too expensive I think, but it's better than those two. Although, I like Taqueria Corona (not a fan of Carretta's).
ETA, In general, I'm on board with your premise.
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 10:18 am
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:17 am to Rickety Cricket
Taqueria DF is a few trucks around town and very good. I go to the one across from the waste water treatment plant where Claiborn and Jefferson meet. Although it might not be there right now with all the construction.
Taqueria Guerrero very good (near Venezia's).
Other than that, slim pickings.
Taqueria Guerrero very good (near Venezia's).
Other than that, slim pickings.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:18 am to Rickety Cricket
quote:
I know there's Paisanos for quick to-go stuff on Claiborne.
Drove by last week and it looked shut down.
I agree this is the worst city of its size I've ever been in for Mexican food. I have not found a single place here that I thought was above average. And a lot of the Mex restaurants are down right awful.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:26 am to BlackenedOut
quote:
Taqueria Guerrero very good (near Venezia's).
This is my go to place for tacos, enchiladas, and pupusas. They have really good soups too.
Has anyone seen the taco trailer on Claiborne lately? I never go over there with the construction, but I've been craving it.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:26 am to BlackenedOut
quote:
Taqueria Guerrero very good (near Venezia's).
That's right in my hood, I need to give it a go.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:28 am to Y.A. Tittle
quote:
Why don't you count El Gato Negro here?
Just an oversight. I go to the one in Lakeview, usually just get ceviche and chicken enchiladas.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:40 am to Rickety Cricket
quote:
Juan's
my go-to
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:52 am to quail man
Juan's is pretty far from traditional Mexican food
Posted on 1/24/13 at 10:56 am to Rickety Cricket
I enjoy Casa Garcia. Pretty good Tex-Mex.
definitely stands above the other three, IMO
quote:
I'm not counting Cucos, Casa Garcia, Superior or Velvet Cactus.
definitely stands above the other three, IMO
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 11:13 am
Posted on 1/24/13 at 11:03 am to Rickety Cricket
quote:
Am I missing something or is it fairly subpar?
You are definitely not missing anything. 90% of it is crap.
In addition to the aforementioned, Norma's has some good Latin American food (not necessarily Mexican)
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 11:05 am
Posted on 1/24/13 at 11:20 am to Rickety Cricket
Fiesta Latina in Kenner is good even though it's not strictly Mexican
El Gato Negro is terrible
There is a place in lakeview that isn't too bad. I liked Panchita's the one time I went. Felipe's is good for that style of restaurant IMO
No. It's subpar. That doesn't mean it's all terrible. There just aren't any really good places.
El Gato Negro is terrible
There is a place in lakeview that isn't too bad. I liked Panchita's the one time I went. Felipe's is good for that style of restaurant IMO
quote:
Am I missing something or is it fairly subpar?
No. It's subpar. That doesn't mean it's all terrible. There just aren't any really good places.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 11:42 am to Powerman
quote:I agree with this- but I want to try Taqueria Guerrero
No. It's subpar. That doesn't mean it's all terrible. There just aren't any really good places.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 11:50 am to saderade
quote:
I agree with this- but I want to try Taqueria Guerrero
Just keep in mind it's a dive Taqueria. Don't go expecting some big restaurant with ridiculous fajitas like a El Tempio or the like.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 11:54 am to Rickety Cricket
Paisanos is closed. It's a burger and snack type place now.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 12:00 pm to Boomshockalocka
That one that was across from Vets that closed a few years back was pretty good. Salsas por el Lago gets no love? Pretty legit Mexican food to me.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 12:23 pm to kfizzle85
Coyote Blues just opened in Metry for good tex mex
Posted on 1/24/13 at 12:25 pm to Rickety Cricket
dont have much to offer on places in nola......but the mexican component of the hispanic population is relatively low. although it increased post katrina. it's more guatemala, nicuragua and honduras.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News