Barracuda Taco Stand — Restaurant in New Orleans

Ok, FOH.. get it together! You order at the counter when you come in, take a number, and go in back and sit down... Cool! I ordered a classic margarita with my meal and SPECIFICALLY ASKED.. "Are they going to bring it to the table??" Notice the quotation marks, because it's exactly what I said. The answer was, yes! Cool!

I ordered a beef taco, fish taco and farmer taco with herby rice and a $2.00 guacamole.

Cool!

Waiting... Got guacamole and chips. Guacamole is tasty, could use a bit more lime, garlic and onion. Ok. Everything. Chips were eh. A bit later got the beef and farmer taco... Waiting... Herby rice..... Waiting... No margarita. I asked a server about my drink ( my number was already taken away). He said, you get them at the sliding glass window to the counter I placed the order at...  Huh??? Ok go to window (food on the table) and had to wait for the drink. Got back to start eating. Farmer taco...veryyy good. Great flavor, texture, blue corn tortilla, ..... awesome with habanero sauce. Beef taco..really good.... homemade corn tortilla, so good. .. really try those tacos..

The 2 sauces, Verde and habanero were exceptionally good. Both have heat, but different sabor.

Waited... Asked server about fish taco... and was still eating the beef taco. The server took 1/2 the taco I hadn't eaten yet, and came back with the fish taco. Super crispy fish, crema, cabbage, and (other stuff..see menu) and pomegranates.. Seemed kinda weird but it works. Not too much pomegranate,  just enough to taste the sweet and tart of the fruit. I asked the couple who were next to me who also had fish what they thought of it, and they agreed it was a refreshing change of pace. Lost half a beef taco. $26. With tip. Good food Service or...

This was my first time visiting the Tchoupitoulas location of Barracuda, and the first time bringing my family along. I used to be a regular at their other spot on Pelican Ave, which never disappointed—and I’m happy to report that the experience here was just as fantastic.

If you’re looking for high-quality, no-fuss street tacos in New Orleans, Barracuda is the place. The food is consistently excellent, and the overall vibe makes it easy to enjoy whether you’re a first-timer or a returning fan. There are plenty of authentic taco spots around the city and the Westbank, but for non-Spanish speakers, the ordering experience can sometimes feel intimidating. That’s not the case at Barracuda—you still get that authentic flavor and energy, but in a welcoming, accessible environment.

The outdoor seating area is thoughtfully designed, with plenty of shade and comfort features like fans and misters to keep you cool even in the New Orleans heat. They even provide table fans, which help keep flies away—a detail I really appreciated. We also had a group of birds nearby that added to the experience (my son especially loved pointing out where they were landing).

Bathrooms were impressively clean and fully air-conditioned, which was a pleasant surprise. Another nice touch: the free chilled water dispenser, which should be a standard everywhere. And the Salsa Verde? Absolute perfection.

Make sure to ask about the daily specials, and if you plan to come back (and you probably will), consider joining their rewards program.

All in all, Barracuda delivers a great meal in a great setting—accessible, thoughtful, and consistently delicious. I honestly can’t hype this...

I've been to Barracuda five times thus far (for the record I think the restaurant has only been open a month or so) and like a fine wine - each time its gotten better and better.

The following is why I think you should consider going and bringing your friends, or significant other, or even your dog - yes your dog.

First off. Get a Margarita and chips and salsa. I was curious how solid the Marg would be out of the tap and it's perfect.

Per the food - I'm the guy who will literally go home and eat chips and salsa for dinner. For the record - I give it the nod. I love both the rojo and verde salsas. You can tell they're fresh, due to their creamy and light texture. The guac is great. It's chunky and has just the right flavor.

Per the tacos - I always go pork or fried fish and of course breakfast (for breakfast.) I personally love the portions and the homemade tortillas. It's just the right amount.

Per the atmosphere - This is kind of my favorite part of this place. Its extremely casual, a place where you can bring your significant other, kids or dogs and not be judged. It feels very inviting and chill and for that I raise a glass, of your margarita!

I did forget to mention that it's very reasonable when it comes to cost. You and a friend can eat here for under $20 for lunch or dinner for food alone. If you haven't stopped in, its worth checking out. The Barracuda crew is...