New Orleans/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 13, 2019
The 5 best Mexican spots in New OrleansJohnny Sanchez. | Photo: Adrienne H./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

The New Orleans area tends to see the greatest rise in consumer spending at restaurants in December and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and business health for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at New Orleans-area restaurants last year rose by 27% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 29% in December.

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1. Rollin Fatties

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First on the list is Rollin Fatties. Located at 1430 Tulane Ave. in Central Business District, the food truck, Mexican and Latin American spot is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in New Orleans, boasting five stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp.

2. Johnny Sanchez

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Next up is Central Business District's Johnny Sanchez, situated at 930 Poydras St. With four stars out of 842 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. El Gato Negro

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The French Quarter's El Gato Negro, located at 81 French Market Place, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican and vegetarian spot four stars out of 525 reviews.

4. La Mansión

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La Mansión, a Mexican, Tex-Mex and breakfast and brunch spot in Leonidas, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 137 Yelp reviews. Head over to 724 Dublin St. to see for yourself.

5. Taceaux Loceaux

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Over in West Riverside, check out Taceaux Loceaux, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp. You can find the food truck and Mexican spot at 5535 Tchoupitoulas St.


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