What’s your favorite thing to eat on Mexican night? Louisiana isn’t very far away from Mexico, and we have some delicious food to show for it. From classic taco joints and authentic taquerias to upscale modern places like Johnny Sanchez, here are 13 of the most amazing places that we found from all across the state:
- Victoria’s Taqueria, Lake Charles
Facebook.com / Victoria’s Taqueria One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Louisiana, Victoria’s offers some of the most delicious tacos and burritos anywhere.
- El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, Lake Charles
Facebook.com / El Tapatio This sweet Mexican restaurant is filled with hand carved and painted furniture and serves hearty and flavorful Mexican staples. You don’t want to miss this place.
- Superior Grill, New Orleans
facebook.com/SuperiorGrillNOLA A Louisiana chain with locations around the state, Superior Grill offers large portions, well grilled meats, and of course generous drinks, making it a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
- El Reparo Mexican Grill, Alexandria
Facebook.com / El Reparo This cozy and bright restaurant offers uniquely delicious fajitas and other Mexican staples at very reasonable prices.
- Taqueria La Michoacana, Shreveport
Yelp.com / Picha M This delicious Taqueria offers some amazing options including this roasted pork taco.
- Tio Javi’s Fresh-Mex Bar & Grill, Baton Rouge
yelp.com/biz_photos Formerly the beloved Ninfa’s, Tio Javi’s took up the mantle and thankfully saved most of what people loved so much about the previous restaurant. In fact, a lot of people feel like it is even better!
- Felipe’s, New Orleans
facebook.com/Felipesnola At Felipe’s, they have the art of a quick and tasty burrito down to a science. All of your favorite toppings, 5 kinds of salsas plus extra fixins like grilled onions and pickled radishes. You can’t go wrong here!
- Johnny Sanchez, New Orleans
facebook.com/johnnysanchezrestaurant An upscale take on classic Mexican favorites from Chefs John Besh and Aaron Sanchez, this unique Mexican spot has been crowded with fans since it opened.
- Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos, Bossier City
facebook.com/donjuanzbajabeachtacos Known for their delicious margaritas, including a prickly pear margarita, Don Juanz offers Mexican staples with fresh veggies and other healthy options.
- Mr. Taco, Baton Rouge
yelp.com/mr taco This unassuming and cheap taco joint doles out authentic tacos with a variety of juicy meats. Their tamales are especially popular.
- Caro’s, Alexandria
Yelp.com / Caro’s Serving up both authentic Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, Caro’s offers authentic choices and classic down home Mexican meals.
- La Pagua, Lafayette
Yelp.com / La Pagua
Chow down at one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in Lafayette, featuring specials like the tongue tacos and their house made queso.
- Urbanos Taqueria, Lafayette
facebook.com/Urbanostaqueria This vibrant Mexican spot serves over 10 types of tacos with names like the “Sloppy Urban” and the “Gringo Taco” as well as an entire menu of signature cocktails.
Have you eaten at any of these places? Which one is your favorite? We love to hear from you!
Facebook.com / Victoria’s Taqueria
One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Louisiana, Victoria’s offers some of the most delicious tacos and burritos anywhere.
Facebook.com / El Tapatio
This sweet Mexican restaurant is filled with hand carved and painted furniture and serves hearty and flavorful Mexican staples. You don’t want to miss this place.
facebook.com/SuperiorGrillNOLA
A Louisiana chain with locations around the state, Superior Grill offers large portions, well grilled meats, and of course generous drinks, making it a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
Facebook.com / El Reparo
This cozy and bright restaurant offers uniquely delicious fajitas and other Mexican staples at very reasonable prices.
Yelp.com / Picha M
This delicious Taqueria offers some amazing options including this roasted pork taco.
yelp.com/biz_photos
Formerly the beloved Ninfa’s, Tio Javi’s took up the mantle and thankfully saved most of what people loved so much about the previous restaurant. In fact, a lot of people feel like it is even better!
facebook.com/Felipesnola
At Felipe’s, they have the art of a quick and tasty burrito down to a science. All of your favorite toppings, 5 kinds of salsas plus extra fixins like grilled onions and pickled radishes. You can’t go wrong here!
facebook.com/johnnysanchezrestaurant
An upscale take on classic Mexican favorites from Chefs John Besh and Aaron Sanchez, this unique Mexican spot has been crowded with fans since it opened.
facebook.com/donjuanzbajabeachtacos
Known for their delicious margaritas, including a prickly pear margarita, Don Juanz offers Mexican staples with fresh veggies and other healthy options.
yelp.com/mr taco
This unassuming and cheap taco joint doles out authentic tacos with a variety of juicy meats. Their tamales are especially popular.
Yelp.com / Caro’s
Serving up both authentic Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, Caro’s offers authentic choices and classic down home Mexican meals.
Yelp.com / La Pagua
Chow down at one of the most popular Mexican restaurants in Lafayette, featuring specials like the tongue tacos and their house made queso.
facebook.com/Urbanostaqueria
This vibrant Mexican spot serves over 10 types of tacos with names like the “Sloppy Urban” and the “Gringo Taco” as well as an entire menu of signature cocktails.
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