Tacos del Cartel Nola

The restaurant is a good size with lots of flowers and colorful art throughout. Our server was nice and gave us some recommendations. I tried a Paloma which was good but I asked for regular tequila vs mezcal. It was very very refreshing. For apps we had the rib-eye guacamole was so delicious and could be a meal on its own. I wasn't a big fan of the black aqua chilled because it was very tart and the shrimp was very chewy. Our main course we enjoyed the birria and shrimp tacos. Both were full of flavor and very filling. I would def go back on my next visit to NOLA

Really yummy. Had the berria tacos. They come on clips to keep them dry. Ask for the habenero salsa. The drinks and staff are all top shelf. We will be back!Cheers

Great decor and vibe with music playing to create a fun environment. Maybe I'm getting old but the birthday and shots show put on by the staff gets old after the first couple of times.Service was fast and efficient. Food came to our table quickly.Chips, salsa, and guac are all good, but not great.Elote was on the cob and delicious.I chose the chicken enchilada mole. Big portion, good chicken, but the mole was not like any other that I've tried. Heavy on cinnamon. Wouldn't order again but just based on flavor. Some may like it.Margaritas were all delish.

Tacos del Cartel in the CBD is such a VIBE! The food is unique with creative presentation (check out the birria tacos served on a clothesline!) and the handcrafted cocktails are smoky and delicious. The short rib entree is rich and delicious... bring a big appetite! Plus if you're celebrating a birthday, the 'shots' brigade is like no other you've experienced... so fun! The servers are fun and efficient. Every inch of the restaurant is creatively decorated... great photo spots to commemorate your visit. Note/ the restaurant can get loud with festive music and celebrations so if you prefer a quiet cozy spot, this may not be for you. There is a terrace that might be a bit more quiet (weather permitting).

Recently came to their new location . They were so accommodating with my birthday lunch reservations. I was having trouble online and I wrote them through social media, they emailed me and made it happen. The new location is absolutely beautiful . The service was very good. Our waitress was very patient, attentive. I ended up getting the Birria tacos. They were amazing. The margaritas were good as well. I also ended up getting the churros! Overall everyone was pleasantly surprised with their food choices. Ps. Parking is a little crazy around there but overall everything else was great! Check them out

We were greeted and sat right away. The vibe in here is so cool and the food and drinks were yummy. I appreciate the attentiveness especially after having a long day and wanting to relax.

This place is a must when you're in town! First of all, it's beautiful and vibrant! When you walk in you just know you're in for an amazing experience. Secondly, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate me. I didn't have a reservation so I was promptly seated at the bar. In my opinion, I had the best seat in the house. The menus have brunch, dinner, cocktails and happy hour options. I was there for dinner and settled on the Tuna Tostada and Bone Marrow Wagyu Tacos. The tostada was delightful, the tuna tasted fresh and the sauce and other toppings made for the perfectly balanced bite! Now the tacos were seasoned great, I would have preferred my bone marrow to have been warmer but otherwise a good dish. After checking out the impressive cocktail menu I had to have the Ilk, it's a mix of Mezcal, passion fruit, triple sec topped with Mango foam and corn ashes. Delicious!!!! I had a few of those!! They had quite a few birthday celebrations going on and they had the fire show at the bar so I definitely had the best seat in the house!! I would strongly recommend next time you're in New Orleans and you want something different, check them out you won't be disappointed.

My friend and I dined here after our disappointing visit to Morrow's Steak. It was like night and day. We were greeted and sat at the bar right away. We tried the margarita of the day, which was fruit punch. It was delicious! Our appetizer was the elotes. So good and the corn was juicy! I had the Chicken tacos and my friend had the Brirra tacos. We both enjoyed our meals. The restaurant is really cute and picture perfect! I'll definitely be back!

Absolutely loved this place! I've been wanting to come here for a while and finally did to celebrate a friend's birthday. The restaurant is so decked out and decorated, even now during the holidays. I had a spicy margarita and it was delicious, not too spicy. I ordered the bone marrow tacos and the marrow was rich and tasty. I tried my husband's birria tacos and I was a little disappointed in them. The consomé came to us cold and it overall made me not a fan of the dish. One of our friends ordered the Al pastor dish and I can't speak to the taste but it came out on a vertical roaster and looked awesome. They did agree that it tasted better than the birria tacos. One fun thing we got to see was a fire breathing bartender show! We were the 10th birthday celebration that night and I think that speaks to how popular and fun this place. Definitely recommend it!

Love this place! The ambiance, the menu creativity, the plating and presentation, the drinks. Since opening, I've gone about 4 times. I haven't had a bad experience yet. You're always greeted and seated promptly as they are stand just outside the door waiting for you...at least during the times I go which is normally around lunch time. I would complain about the parking with it being downtown and all but that's expected. Plus, I usually walk from work since I work in the area. Walking in, there are so many photo opportunities. You know the girlies love a good photo opp. lol Before you even sit down, while passing all the other tables on the way to your seat you're thinking "Oouu! I want THAT! oh! and THAT!" Because everything looks so pretty and delicious! I've tried the shrimp taco's a few times because for me, it's safe. It's very yummy! The sauces, and rice and beans are so good! I absolutely love the drinks...those margaritas are "bartenders kiss"! The waiters are very attentive and as always, the food comes out fast! Since I'm normally on a lunch break coming here because its just convenient, I only have 1 drink and it gives me the perfect little "feel good". I usually want a second though. lol It is on the more expensive side, but I guess you gotta pay for vibes and I don't mind paying for an experience as long as its a good one. I hope you go and enjoy like I do.