Taquerias Carnalito

New Orleans, LA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in New Orleans
#178
of 1577 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Taquerias Carnalito, 930 Poydras St Ste 100, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone
(504) 381-5470
Website
www.taqueriascarnalito.com
Status
Open · Closes 1 AM

Taquerias Carnalito is a restaurant located in New Orleans, LA. It is one of 1,577 restaurants listed in New Orleans. Its 4.7-star rating is above the New Orleans city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Taquerias Carnalito

Carnalito is a Mexico City inspired taqueria in Dowtown New Orleans, serving authentic tacos al pastor, Sirloin Trompo, Gaonera and house-made nixtamalized tortillas. A true taste of CDMX street food in the heart of NOLA

Hours

Friday11 AM–1 AM
Saturday11 AM–1 AM
Sunday11 AM–11 PM
Monday11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday11 AM–11 PM
Thursday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Ashley Crowley · Feb 2026

Margaritas 10/10 Chips were stale 2/10 El pastor 7/10 Steak taco 5/10 Service 7/10 Vibes 10/10 The food was only okay. I would go back for the frozen marg. The person taking our order was very quiet and hard to hear but had great are a for the mixing of the frozen marg. The music and outdoor seating were awesome!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jose Garcia · Oct 2025

My wife and I have been coming here since the soft opening, and we keep coming back for more! The tacos al pastor are absolutely delicious and crafted with care, and honestly every taco and side we’ve tried has been outstanding. Their drinks are always fresh and refreshing, which makes the whole experience even better. The décor is spot-on for the location—fun, inviting, and full of personality. The Fanta Orange theme throughout makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the Disneyland of tacos, but the flavors stay true to authentic Mexican street tacos cooked on a trompo. The ambiance is perfect, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. One of the best parts? They’re open after midnight on weekends, which makes this a fantastic late-night stop. Whether it’s dinner or a midnight cra

★★★★★ 5.0 David Kling · Oct 2025

We stopped in for the grand opening excited to eat CDMX style tacos and, boy, they did not disappoint. This is the Mexican food that New Orleans needed and deserves. Carne on a spit with tons of flavor, we sampled most of the menu and everything was absolutely delicious. This place oozes authenticity—the culture and vibe was bright and alive. I especially loved the traditional CDMX taco stand style seating—it brought me back to one of my favorite places on earth, La ciudad de México. ¡Este gringo volverá una y otra vez!

★★★★★ 5.0 Lisa Walbert · Dec 2025

We are on a constant quest for good tacos and this place absolutely hit the spot. We tried several things on the menu (al pastor, sirloin black angus, gringas, volcanes & guac) and then ordered more! It was fun to step out of our NOLA routine. Service was excellent and my husband was thrilled to find real Mexico City-style tacos.

★★★★★ 5.0 P Ieong · Oct 2025

The food was great, a little pricey for tacos but still really great for the area. I really like the al pastor taco ( pork with a piece of pineapple on top. The sweetness really elevates it) and the valcanes (on the Tostada with a bunch of cheese on top). The elote had a smoky flavor and i really like it. A little spicy. The only comment i would make is the seating area by the glass has a bunch of t-shirt over my head and the top of my head kept brushing against the shirt and im only 5'5.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Alcohol ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates ✓ Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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