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Tacos del Cartel New Orleans

Central Business District, New Orleans

★★★★½4.7(2,233 Google reviews)
1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113(504) 608-4090
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Tacos del Cartel New Orleans Dietary Guide

Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown

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Important Health & Safety Notice

This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.

🌾 Gluten-Free Options (43 matches)

Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.

Los Tradicionales

Order of three traditional tacos with a side of Mexican rice, charro beans or refried beans.

TACOS DE ASADA

Marinated Beef Flank Steak, served with fresh crisp onion and cilantro. It's a classic favorite (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$21

TACOS DE PESCADO ENSENADA

Crispy fish fillet topped with creamy cilantro mayo and fresh cabbage, avocado and pico de gallo (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$22

TACOS DE CAMARÓN ROSARITO

Grilled shrimp topped with cilantro aioli, fresh avocado and pico de gallo (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$20

TACOS DE TINGA DE POLLO

Shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle chile adobo-tomato-based stew served with shaved asiago cheese and pico de gallo (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

MACHETE

Street Mexican Machete made with "queso oaxaca", served with guacamole, pico de gallo, "frijoles puercos" and Mexican rice.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$19

To Share

CARTEL CARNE ASADA - 12 OZ

Chargrilled Angus Rib Eye served over a bed of flavorful frijoles puercos, accompanied with grilled cambray onions & a tomatillo salsa. Served with nixtamalized tortillas.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$55

TROMPO AL PASTOR - 1 LB

Homage to the traditional street pastor taco. Marinated pork grilled with fresh cilantro, pineapple and a gringa.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$40

TOMAHAWK ANGUS - 50 OZ

Bone-in Ribeye, Flame-kissed. Marvelous cut of touch of smokiness, this succulent cut of beef is served with roasted bone marrow, selection of salsas, warm corn tortillas and a refreshing house salad, Mexican guacamole, frijoles puercos and Mexican fries with Mexican chile powder.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$150

BARBACOA DE SHORT RIB - 1 LB

Slow-cooked overnight in a flavorful drunken red sauce, this tender beef short rib is served with our house cilantro jalapeño Mexican rice and warm tortillas.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$45

PESCADO SARANDEADO - 1 LB

Chargrilled red snapper with a blend of chile guajillo adobo on one side and jalapeño chile butter on the other, served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$45

Sides

YELLOW RICE

Steamed with chicken broth and sofrito.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$6

FRIJOLES PUERCOS

Refried beans with chipotle, bacon and chorizo with queso fresco.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$6

REFRIED BEANS

Black beans blended with sofrito.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$6

AVOCADO

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$4

FRUIT CUP

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$6

STREET-STYLE ELOTE

Corn with chipotle mayo, cotija, and lime.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$10

CHARROS BEANS

Pinto beans cooked with salted Mexican spices.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$5

Savory

HUEVOS AHOGADOS

Sunny side eggs in rustic red salsa, served with avocado, cilantro and nixtamalized tortillas.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

MACHETE

Street Mexican Machete Made with "queso oaxaca", served with guacamole, pico de gallo, "frijoles puercos" and Mexican rice.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$19

Tacos al Natural

Order of three traditional tacos with a side of Mexican rice, charro beans or refried beans.

TACOS DE ASADA

Marinated Beef Flank Steak, served with fresh crisp onion and cilantro. It's a classic favorite.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$21

TACOS DE MACHACA

Street taco cooked in the basket. Refried beans, chorizo with potatoes, and pressed chicharron.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

Starters

STREET STYLE ELOTE

Traditional style corn smothered in a blend of cilantro and chipotle mayo crowned with crumbled cotija cheese.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$10

Raw Bar

TUNA TOSTADA

A crispy nixtamalized corn based tostada, topped with crispy chipotle mayo, sashimi grade tuna and mango salsa infused with sesame, finished with crispy leek.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

BLACK AGUACHILE

Traditional Yucatan style recado rojo marinated shrimp, lime juice, fresh shrimp, cucumber, avocado and red onion. Served with crispy nixtamalized tostada.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$22

TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLE

Smooth mashed avocado with serrano peppers, cilantro, and crispy totopos.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$13

TUNA TOSTADA

A crispy nixtamalized corn, chipotle mayo, sashimi grade tuna, sesame seeds, and crispy leeks.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Fresh shrimp in a signature cocktail sauce, paired with avocado, serrano chile, celery, and fresh cilantro.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

GREEN CEVICHE

Fresh local red snapper and tuna, leche de Tigre, serrano chile, aromatic herbs, and creamy avocado puree.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$24

Soup and Salads

HOME SALAD

Fresh baby spring mix with fresh organic strawberries, goat cheese crumbles, candied pecans and mango-habanero dressing.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$16

Signature Tacos

A Culinary Journey

COSTRA TACO

Grilled chicken breast nestled in a crispy cheese shell, topped with tangy pickled onions for a burst of flavor (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$22

BONE MARROW CAMPECHANO TACO

Tender brisket, homemade Mexican sausage, shrimp, octopus, avocado, cilantro, red onion and cilantro. Served with a side of roasted bone marrow (3).

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$28

COSTRA TACO

Mexican style pizza with a crispy cheese shell, grilled chicken breast, onions, cilantro, and avocado puree. (3)

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$24

TACOS DORADO

Three crispy tacos filled with al pastor chicken, sour cream, onions, cilantro and chipotle avocado. (3)

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

Sweets

FRUIT BOWL

Start your day with our fruit bowl. Seasonal fruit and agave syrup granola drizzled with honey and topped with creamy greek yogurt.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$15

Mains

Served with Nixtamalized Tortillas

CARNE ASADA

Grilled rib eye served on a bed of churros beans, rajas poblanos and jalapeño. Served with a side of rice.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$48

EL REY TOMAHAWK

Flame-kissed to perfection, chimichurri, tender and grilled onions.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$150

ROASTED CHICKEN

Chicken marinated in axiote and guajillo paste, topped with carrot and red onions, served on black beans.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$36

BARBACOA DE SHORT RIB

Slow cooked overnight in a flavorful drunken red sauce, spring onions, cilantro, and churros beans.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$48

ARROZ A LA MEXICANA

Traditional rice with chicken broth and sofrito.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$5

Corn Croquets

CORN CROQUETS

Crispy corn croquets, served with chipotle mayo, and cotija cheese.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$15

QUESO DIP

Arkansas traditional queso served with guajillo totopos.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$13

SHORT RIBS

Slow cooked short ribs served with chicharron sauce, avocado, and cotija cheese.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$18

Soup & Salad

HOUSE SALAD

Fresh baby spring mix, avocado, red onion, edamame, topped with mango-habanero dressing.

✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)

$12
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