Tacos del Cartel to open in Downtown New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new Tacos del Cartel location is opening in Downtown New Orleans.

According to a news release, the new location is opening in The Beacon at South Market in the Central Business District “in time for Cinco de Mayo.”

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The release states the restaurant will be led by Chef Christian Chaussant and serve up a menu featuring street tacos, mezcal, Tex-Mex dishes and cocktails.

In addition to street tacos, guests can expect to see menu items like burritos, enchiladas and tostadas.

  • (Courtesy: Fernando Gomez, La Carmela)
    (Courtesy: Fernando Gomez, La Carmela)
  • (Courtesy: Marie Deaux Verdier, MDV Photo Architecture)
    (Courtesy: Marie Deaux Verdier, MDV Photo Architecture)
  • (Courtesy: Marie Deaux Verdier, MDV Photo Architecture)
    (Courtesy: Marie Deaux Verdier, MDV Photo Architecture)
  • (Courtesy: Fernando Gomez, La Carmela)
    (Courtesy: Fernando Gomez, La Carmela)

The restaurant will also feature Mexican decor with tropical trees, a patio and a bar.

The release states that the restaurant’s Metairie locations will close for renovations and reopen in the summer.

The new Tacos del Cartel is located at 100 Girod St.

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