Top rated Mexican restaurants in New Orleans

Experience the best that New Orleans has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 28 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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The Rum House
Taco restaurant
Caribbean & Latin American bites including tacos served with tropical cocktails in a funky setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
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Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
Mexican restaurant
Creole-tinged Tex-Mex in a funky taqueria space with local art & a bar.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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La Carreta
Mexican restaurant
Fajitas, burritos & tacos round out the menu at this casual Mexican eatery with multiple locations.
$ $$$
4.50 (520 reviews)
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Taqueria Corona
Mexican restaurant
Fish tacos, enchiladas, margaritas & other traditional Mexican fare in a relaxed space.
$ $$$
4.50 (415 reviews)
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Juan's Flying Burrito - Oak Street
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.50 (119 reviews)
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Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
Relaxed, island-tinged bar with seafood-heavy Cal-Mex eats plus an outdoor courtyard & late hours.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.4K reviews)
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Juan's Flying Burrito - CBD
Mexican restaurant
Sizable menu of made-to-order Mexican fare & margaritas in a funky, bustling space.
$ $$$
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
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The Velvet Cactus
Mexican restaurant
Local chain serving Mexican-inspired dishes & cocktails in a funky, art-filled space.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.1K reviews)
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Juan's Flying Burrito - Mid-City
Tex-Mex restaurant
Sizable menu of made-to-order Tex-Mex fare & margaritas in a funky, bustling space.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.8K reviews)
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Casa Borrega: New Orleans Mezcaleria
Mexican restaurant
Mexican eats & a bar with live music in an 1892 Greek Revival renovated with recycled materials.
$$ $$
4.40 (425 reviews)
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El Taco Loco
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 This place had delicious Mexican food and great daily specials. The portions are great and I left there full and happy. I will look forward to going there again soon.
$ $$$
4.40 (373 reviews)
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La Patrona
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.40 (110 reviews)
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Johnny Sánchez
Mexican restaurant
Inventive Mexican eats & drinks in a chic, original venue with high ceilings & a tattoo-art wall.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.9K reviews)
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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Made-to-order Mexican food & Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.
$ $$$
4.30 (994 reviews)
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Santa Fe
Mexican restaurant
Family-friendly Southwestern eatery known for modern dishes, fresh margaritas & a garden porch.
$$ $$
4.30 (746 reviews)
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Royal Burrito
Mexican restaurant
Small establishment serving burgers, gyros, tacos, and falafels in a compact space.
4.30 (509 reviews)
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Vals
Restaurant
Easygoing restaurant specializing in generous tacos & nachos, plus queso fundido.
$$ $$
4.30 (406 reviews)
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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Made-to-order Mexican food & Latin cocktails whipped up in a casual counter-serve eatery.
$ $$$
4.20 (2.4K reviews)
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Superior Grill
Mexican restaurant
Branch of an upbeat Mexican chain supplying a long menu of favorites, plus margaritas & live music.
$$ $$
4.20 (2.2K reviews)
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Tacos & Beer
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 So good I had to come back a second time. Coming from new Mexico. I never thought I'd have a better tasting taco than home. Both days had shrimp and regular quesabirria tacos and a tall glass of beer. Both were amazing both days. We also got some churro fries, a single lengua and chicken. Again amaz...
$ $$$
4.20 (1.7K reviews)
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