Who doesn’t love a good taco? They’re so simple, yet so delicious. Finding the right place that gets your taco perfect can be a bit of a challenge. There has to be the perfect blend of spices on the meat, the salsa has to have a bit of a kick to it, and of course, the tortilla needs to be able to contain all the goodness. There are certainly no shortage of places to get a good taco in Louisiana, and that’s why we’ve created a little taco trail of some of the places serving the best tacos around.
Since the road trip is almost 6 hours as it is, we had to limit it to the southern part of Louisiana. Don’t worry, northern Louisiana, your list is coming soon!
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- Lago
Moy A./Yelp
EatLago.com Come to Lago for the most authentic Mexican dishes you can find on the Northshore. Everything is made fresh daily, and you can certainly taste the difference.
2660 Florida St. Mandeville, LA 70448
- Mi Padre’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
Mi Padre’s/Yelp
Mi Padre’s/Yelp This family-owned Mexican restaurant serves the best quality food that’s sure to satisfy you. Tortillas made by hand with the freshest ingredients, the only thing frozen is the margaritas!
7750 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810
37460 Ultima Plaza Blvd # G Prairieville, LA 70769
- Papis Mexican Cuisine
Papis Mexican Cuisine/Facebook
Papis Mexican Cuisine/Facebook The chips and salsa are almost as good as the tacos here at Papis. They have a wonderful little patio to enjoy your meal and the staff is super friendly.
1775 South Range Avenue, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726
- Saritas
Kaiya K./Yelp
Clotilde L./Yelp You’ll love this family-owned Mexican and Cuban restaurant in uptown New Orleans. Their known for their fish tacos and fried yucca, both have built a strong following with the locals.
4520 Ferret Street. New Orleans, LA 70115
- Taco Sisters
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Taco Sisters Freetown/Facebook Lafayette sisters Molly and Katy welcome you to try some of the most delicious tacos you’ve ever had while dining in their beautiful garden. You can also go through their drive-thru if you’re on the go, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for their food truck.
407 Johnston St., Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
- Tacos and Beer
Michael E./Yelp
Scott L./Yelp This restaurant certainly lives up to its name. They have locations in Hammond, Slidell, and New Orleans and you’re guaranteed to have a delicious taco made with the freshest ingredients possible.
2142 1st St, Slidell, Louisiana 70458
201 E Thomas St, Hammond, Louisiana 70401
1622 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
- Victoria’s Taqueria
Isabel C./Yelp
Alyssa D./Yelp Perhaps the best breakfast tacos in Lake Charles are at Victoria’s Taqueria. Their lunch menu includes authentic Mexican food, homemade and at reasonable prices.
1004 Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70601
Was your favorite eatery on the list? We know there are a ton of other fantastic places to grab a taco, so if your favorite place didn’t make the list, add it to the comments below!
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Moy A./Yelp
EatLago.com
Come to Lago for the most authentic Mexican dishes you can find on the Northshore. Everything is made fresh daily, and you can certainly taste the difference.
2660 Florida St. Mandeville, LA 70448
Mi Padre’s/Yelp
This family-owned Mexican restaurant serves the best quality food that’s sure to satisfy you. Tortillas made by hand with the freshest ingredients, the only thing frozen is the margaritas!
7750 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810
37460 Ultima Plaza Blvd # G Prairieville, LA 70769
Papis Mexican Cuisine/Facebook
The chips and salsa are almost as good as the tacos here at Papis. They have a wonderful little patio to enjoy your meal and the staff is super friendly.
1775 South Range Avenue, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726
Kaiya K./Yelp
Clotilde L./Yelp
You’ll love this family-owned Mexican and Cuban restaurant in uptown New Orleans. Their known for their fish tacos and fried yucca, both have built a strong following with the locals.
4520 Ferret Street. New Orleans, LA 70115
Taco Sisters Freetown/Facebook
Lafayette sisters Molly and Katy welcome you to try some of the most delicious tacos you’ve ever had while dining in their beautiful garden. You can also go through their drive-thru if you’re on the go, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for their food truck.
407 Johnston St., Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
Michael E./Yelp
Scott L./Yelp
This restaurant certainly lives up to its name. They have locations in Hammond, Slidell, and New Orleans and you’re guaranteed to have a delicious taco made with the freshest ingredients possible.
2142 1st St, Slidell, Louisiana 70458
201 E Thomas St, Hammond, Louisiana 70401
1622 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Isabel C./Yelp
Alyssa D./Yelp
Perhaps the best breakfast tacos in Lake Charles are at Victoria’s Taqueria. Their lunch menu includes authentic Mexican food, homemade and at reasonable prices.
1004 Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70601
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