El Gato Negro
81 French Market Place, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-9752
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Taco San Miguel
2120 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 940-1883
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Experience friendly services when you choose our restaurant. Birthed from the desire to help rebuild the historic city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, we established our restaurant to bring our community delicious food made from original recipes. For your enjoyment, we have an open kitchen where all of our meals are displayed before they're served.

Taqueria Guerrero Mexico
208 N Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 484-6959
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Tomatillo
437 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 945-9997
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A favorite among locals and tourists, Tomatillo's is how New Orleans does Margaritas and 18 food in the Marigny! Enjoy 300 flavor combinations of margaritas, live music, and pet-friendly dining on our authentic French Quarter style courtyard.

Cocina
1201 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 522-9715
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican, Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Dinner, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)

Country Flame
620 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-1138
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican, Cuban
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Small, inexpensive cantina serving good ropa vieja, pressed Cuban sandwiches and other filling Mexican and Cuban food. Painted with colorful murals on the outside, Country Flame is a French Quarter favorite for inexpensive Cuban and Mexican dishes.

Felipe's Taqueria
6215 S. Miro St., New Orleans, LA 70125 [Map It]
(504) 309-2776
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Fiesta Bistro
1506 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA [Map It]
(504) 865-1612
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican, Spanish
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Jazz Tacos
307 Exchange Alley, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 872-0015
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Jazz Tacos was founded to offer a unique and authentic dining experience in New Orleans historc French Quarter. Answering an increasing demand for causal dining that refelcts the contribution and culinary influence on New Orleans from the native people of Central America-particularly Honduras, El Salvador and the Yucatan Peninsula. Jazz Tacos provides quality food and a casual ambience in the world famous French Quarter. The menu features spicy cuisine in a relaxed setting. We use the freshest ingredients, offer moderate prices and welcome all diners to experience an authentic taste of Central America in the heart of New Orleans.

Juan's Flying Burrito
4724 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 486-9950
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A casual favorite offering the food of your Mexican desire!

Juan's Flying Burrito
2018 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 569-0000
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A casual favorite offering the food of your Mexican desire!

Liborio Cuban Restaurant
321 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-9680
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cuban, Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch (Call ahead for hours)

Margarita's Del Rio
1 Poydras St., Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 412-0053, (504) 522-1555
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican, Fast Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Nacho Mama's Mexican Grill
3242 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-0031
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Nacho Mama's is a popular lunch destination in the CBD because its affordable and the food is great! For around $6, you can obtain a filling burrito, quesadilla or taco salad plus a soft drink. Fresh ingredients paired with flavorful sauces. Nacho Mama's also has a happy hour (4-7PM) on Thursdays and Fridays that features drink specials and occasional live music.

Purple Cactus/Rick's Grill
201 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 595-8887
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch (Call ahead for hours)

Superior Bar and Grill
3636 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 899-4200
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican, Bar/Pub Food
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Superior Grill, New Orleans, opened on December 4, 1997. Located on St. Charles street care stop, #21, this restaurant offers fajitas and margaritas, the best in the city according to their website. They have 34 tables with smoking and non-smoking sections to suit your preference. Their open kitchen allows diners to watch their food being prepared and Superior Bar features a variety of tequilas nationally recognized. The large patio is a favorite among locals. Happy hour is 2 for 1 everyday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Taqueria Corona
5932 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 897-3974
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Under $12
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: While one could describe this restaurant as Mexican, the owner does not hesitate to ad a little El Salvadoran flair to it all. Alongside juicy shrimp and marinated steak lined up on the grill are ripe tomatoes -- the base of Taqueria's tasty homemade pico de gallo. The chorizo is fresh and spicy and black beans and saffron rice are the preferred sides. Best of all, you can sip a few margaritas with your meal and still walk out with some change in your pocket.

Taqueros Coyoacan
1432 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-9996
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Vera Cruz
7537 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 866-1736
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Mexican
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Offering standards such as tacos and burritos this Mexican restaurant is a favorite with locals. The lechon asada (roasted pork in garlic sauce) is a specialty and of course you can also order crawfish flautas or shrimp tacos.