Birria on a cloth-line Tendedero meets bold Mexican flair.
Located at 1010 Girod St, New Orleans, Tacos del Cartel New Orleans offers Mexican fare in a lively, artsy setting. Reviews praise top-flight service and striking presentations, including birria tacos on a cloth-line Tendedero and a complementary salsa trio, enhancing the festive vibe. The menu features short ribs and birria, with attentive servers; some dishes receive mixed flavor notes.
1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Enjoy artfully presented tacos like the Tendedero de Birria, served on a cloth line with consommé for dipping.
Savor unique dishes such as Short Ribs on soft shells, guacamole, and truffle fries for sharing.
Sip on awesome drinks, including happy hour specials, in a vibrant bar setting.
Celebrate special occasions with personalized service, including birthday songs and group dining options.
Engage in hands-on meal prep with dishes that allow customization, enhancing the fun and flavor.
Overall rating
AMY PHILLIPS
Nicole our server was absolutely phenomenal, She was the cherry on top of an awesome time.. ...restaurant ambience, food , staff 5 star!! Don't sleep on Celebrating A birthday here!! They Come out and sing so awesome!!
Zahria Sims
Excellent service and atmosphere here. We came for my friend’s bday and loved the vibe. But the food was not that great to us. We got the rib eye and guac dish. 2/5 Nothing special and the rib eye wasn’t seasoned. 2 of us got the Birria tacos. Cute presentation but both the tacos and the consume lacked flavor and seasoning. Even the truffle fries didn’t have a great taste. Drinks were fine. Overall, it was a cute aesthetic experience but the food left more to be desired.
Tia Carter
Kandice was amazing! She answered all of my questions with a smile. I would definitely come back for the service alone! I loved the complementary salsa trio. The tacos were okay the al pastor was my favorite.
Jacob Celestine
Tacos del Cartel is an amazing place that truly shouts top-notch quality across the board. The service was excellent, the drinks are awesome, and the tacos are fantastic! I had the Short Ribs for an appetizer and the Tendedero de Birria, and I can tell you these are both incredible. The Short Ribs are one of a kind - they are served on a soft, thick shell with the meat and short rib on top, and the flavor is simply amazing. As for the Birria, the presentation is a showstopper: the tacos are served on a literal cloth line! The interior of the place is also very artsy and cool - there's a 3D model of a panther on the wall that adds to the unique vibe. A helpful tip: be ready for an interactive meal with the Tendedero. They give you rice, mashed beans, and onion on the side, along with a rich consommé (the dipping broth) for you to take the tacos from the cloth line and prep them yourself. For incredible food, presentation, and service, this place is a must-visit.
Madame G
The food was absolutely amazing and presented beautifully. However the best part of our meal was our server Chipo. She was so kind and patient and attentive. She came back many times to check on us and we had some really nice conversations. I would come back here just to have her as my server again. She made the night. The happy hour specials were delicious and a great deal. Make sure you try the birrias. Make sure you request Chipo when you come!
