Tacos del Cartel New Orleans Menu

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Mexican

Starters
- Traditional Guacamole
  A timeless blend of avocado, fresh cilantro, onion, serrano pepper, and zesty lime juice. Served with crispy tortilla
  $14.00
- Cartel Guacamole (Rib eye)
  Our Traditional Guacamole. Featuring our creation of Angus Rib Eye chicharron. Served with nixtamalized corn tortilla.
  $24.00
- Queso Dip
  Arkansas traditional queso dip remastered by our Chef by the selection of cheeses we use.
  $13.00
- Queso Fundido
  Carefully curated blend of melted cheeses, paired perfectly with smoky, traditional homemade Mexican sausage with corn tortilla.
  $16.00
- Street Elote
  Traditional street style corn smothered in a blend of cilantro and chipotle mayo crowned with crumbled cotija cheese.
  $10.00
- Chips & Salsa Refill
  $5.00
- Broccolini
  $12.00
- Wagyu A5 Tlacoyito
  $68.00
Raw Bar
- Black Aguachile
  Traditional Yucatan style recado negro chargrilled chillis, lime juice, fresh shrimp, cucumber, avocado and fresh red onion. Served with crispy nixtamalized tostada.
  $22.00
- Green Ceviche
  Our Mexican version of leche de tigre with local red snapper and octopus, served with fresh green apple, water melon radish and cilantro oil.
  $26.00
- Tuna Tostada
  A crispy nixtamalized corn based tostada, topped with creamy chipotle mayo, sashimi grade yellowtail tuna and macha salsa infused with sesame, finished with crispy leek.
  $18.00
- Extra Tostada
  $4.00
- Extra Tortillas
  $4.00
Soup and Salads
- House Caesar Salad
  Grilled romaine lettuce heart, tossed with our homemade traditional Cardini caesar dressing, topped with savory anchovies, grated parmesan cheese and crunchy pork chicharron crumbs.
  $16.00
- Azteca Tortilla Soup
  Crispy tortilla julienne in an ancho chile broth, shredded chicken topped with creamy queso fresco, avocado slices and a dollop of Mexican crem
  $15.00
Los Tradicionales
- Tacos de Carne Asada
  Marinated Beef Flank Steak, served with fresh crisp onion and cilantro. It's a classic favorite.
  $21.00
- Tacos de Brisket
  Tender brisket, slow- cooked for 8 hours in its own juices, creating a “melt in your mouth experience”.
  $20.00
- Tacos de Pescado Ensenda (Fish)
  Crispy fish fillet topped with creamy cilantro mayo and fresh cabbage, avocado and pico de gallo (3).
  $19.00
- Tacos de Camaron Rosarito (Shrimp)
  Grilled shrimp topped with cilantro aioli, fresh avocado and pico de gallo (3).
  $20.00
- Tacos de Tinga de Pollo
  Shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle chile and tomato-based stew served with shaved asiago cheese and pico de gallo (3)
  $18.00
- Mushroom Tamal
  Egg, tortillas chips, poblano pepper, red onion, black beans, queso fresco and avocado in our fresh tortilla.
  $22.00
- Tacos de Carnitas de cerdo
  Michoacan style carnitas original flavor slow-cooked confit pig served with onion and cilantro
  $18.00
- Tacos de fajitas de Hongos
  $18.00
- Machete
  Street Mexican Machete made with “queso oaxaca”, ser ved with guacamole, pico de gallo, “frijoles puercos” and Mexican rice.
  $19.00
Signature Tacos
- Tendedero de Birria
  2021 Top Taco award-winning Birria presented in a traditional Mexican clothesline and served with consome (4).
  $24.00
- Octopus Taco-Guajillo
  Octopus in an axiote guajillo paste. Paired with hummus beans, red pickled onion, zesty manzano pepper and fresh cilantro (3)
  $22.00
- Duck Carnitas Taco
  Slow-cooked duck in-house confit, served with a spiced tamarind Sauce with our nixtamalized tortillas (3).
  $24.00
- Costra Taco
  Grilled chicken breast nestled in a crispy cheese crust, topped with tangy pickled onions for a burst of flavor (3).
  $22.00
- Beef Tongue Taco
  $24.00
- Bone Marrow Wagyu Campechano Taco
  Tender bistec, homemade Mexican sausage, and crispy chicharron, with avocado slices, onion and cilantro. Served with a side of roasted bone marrow (3)
  $28.00
- Cochinita Pibil Taco
  $19.00
Sides
- Yellow Rice
  $5.00
- French Fries w/ Cotija and Parsley
  $6.00
- Yuca Frita
  $6.00
- Frijoles Puercos
  $5.00
- Refried Beans
  $5.00
- Sweet Plantains
  $5.00
- Fruit Cup
  $5.00
- Avocado
  $5.00
- Corn Tortillas
  $5.00
Sweet Temptations
- FLAN
  $12.00
- PASTEL DE ELOTE
  Fresh corn cake, moist and flavorful. Served with a Chiapas brewed espresso coffee sauce.
  $13.00
- Chocolate lava cake
  Warm souffle with an Oaxacan chocolate center,perfectly complemented by a scoop of creamy ice cream.
  $15.00
- Tres Leches
  Our famous tres leches cake from grandma's recipe.
  $14.00
- Arroz Con Leche
  $12.00
- Mexican Churro
  $12.00
Extras - Add on
- Birria Broth 4 oz
  $4.00
- Chiles toreados
  $8.00
- Chix Tinga 6 oz - Extra
  $7.00
- Shrimp 6 oz - Extra
  $7.00
- Carne Asada 6 oz - Extra
  $8.00
- Chix Grilled 6 oz - Extra
  $7.00
- Sour Cream Side 2oz
  $3.00
- Lettuce Side 2oz
  $3.00
- Habanero Salsa Side 2oz
  $3.00
- Salsa Verde Side 2oz
  $3.00
- Ahioli Salsa 2oz
  $3.00
- Pico de gallo 2oz
  $3.00
- Avocado Side 2 oz
  $4.00
- Shredded cheese side
  $3.00
- Cheese dip 2oz
  $3.00
- Tomatos 2oz
  $2.50
- Brisket 6oz - Extra
  $7.00
- Jalapeno - Extra
  $2.50
- Guacamole 2oz - Extra
  $3.00
- Refill Salsa
  $4.00
House Salsas
- House Salsa & Chips
  $6.00
- Salsa Macha
  $3.00
- Salsa Verde
  $3.00
- Salsa Habaneros
  $3.00
- Salsa Xnipec
  $3.00
Kids
- Chicken tenders kids
  $14.00
- Quesadilla kids with fries
  $14.00
- Popcorn Shrimp & Fries Kids
  $14.00
Event
- Tradicional Guacamole 1st Course
- Aguachile Negro 2st Course
- Taco Carne Asada 3st Course
- Carne Asada Rib Eye 4st Course
- Tres Leches 5st Course
- Taco de Pescado 3st Course
- Pescado Zarandeado 4st Course
- Coliflower 4st Course
- Taco Mushromm
Lunch Special
- Tacos Avocado (3)
  $20.00
- Tacos Tinga (3)
  $20.00
- Tacos Carnitas (3)
  $20.00
- Tacos Asada (3)
  $20.00
- Tacos Shrimp(3)
  $20.00
- House Salad
  $20.00
Raw Bar
- Black Aguachile
  Traditional Yucatan style recado negro chargrilled chillis, lime juice, fresh shrimp, cucumber, avocado and fresh red onion. Served with crispy nixtamalized tostada.
  $22.00
- Green Ceviche
  Our Mexican version of leche de tigre with local red snapper and octopus, served with fresh green apple, water melon radish and cilantro oil.
  $26.00
- Tuna Tostada
  A crispy nixtamalized corn based tostada, topped with creamy chipotle mayo, sashimi grade yellowtail tuna and macha salsa infused with sesame, finished with crispy leek.
  $18.00
- Extra Tostada
  $4.00
- Extra Tortillas
  $4.00
- Machete
  $19.00
Savory
- Avocado Toast
  Rustic bread, fresh chunky smashed avocado, poached eggs, heirloom cherry tomatoes and Xnipec salsa.
  $18.00
- Breakfast Pastor Burrito
  12” flour tortilla filled with black beans,scrambled eggs, daily made fresh guacamole,shredded romaine lettuce and Mexican crema with our queso dip
  $16.00
- Cartel Benedicts eggs
  $20.00
- Chilaquiles
  Our famous chilaquiles, choose your salsa "verde or roja" topped with avocado, sunny side eggs and "queso fresco".
  $16.00
- Huevos Ahogados
  $18.00
- Huevos con Machaca
  $18.00
- Huevos Rancheros
  Sunny side-up eggs served over a bed of refried beans on a crispy homemade tortilla, topped with your choice of "salsa verde or roja".
  $18.00
- Machete
  Street Mexican Machete made with “queso oaxaca”, ser ved with guacamole, pico de gallo, “frijoles puercos” and Mexican rice.
  $19.00
- Oyster Mushroom Omelette
  $19.00
- Panes de la Abuela
  $3.00
- Steak and eggs
  $29.00
Starters
- Cartel Guacamole (Rib eye)
  Our Traditional Guacamole. Featuring our creation of Angus Rib Eye chicharron. Served with nixtamalized corn tortilla.
  $24.00
- Chips & Salsa Refill
  $5.00
- Queso Dip
  Arkansas traditional queso dip remastered by our Chef by the selection of cheeses we use.
  $13.00
- Queso Fundido
  Carefully curated blend of melted cheeses, paired perfectly with smoky, traditional homemade Mexican sausage with corn tortilla.
  $16.00
- Traditional Guacamole
  A timeless blend of avocado, fresh cilantro, onion, serrano pepper, and zesty lime juice. Served with crispy tortilla
  $14.00
- Esquites (Elote)
  $12.00
- Street Elote
  Traditional street style corn smothered in a blend of cilantro and chipotle mayo crowned with crumbled cotija cheese.
  $10.00
Sweets
- Tres Leches French Toast
  Croissant bread soaked in our signature tres leches blend, pan-seared until crispy and golden, served with crunchy bacon and fresh mixed berries.
  $18.00
- Fruit Bowl
  Start your day with our fruit $15 bowl featuring homemade agave syrup ganola drizzled with honey and topped with creamy greek yogurt
  $15.00
- Chicken and Waffle
  Organic chicken thigh marinated in buttermilk and house seasoning served with bacon, homemade agave jam and butter and grilled jalapeño.
  $22.00
- Acai Bowl
  Acai base topped with a vibrant blend of banana, green apple, kiwi, strawberries and blueberries, creamy almond butter and our homemade agave syrup granola.
  $18.00
Los Tradicionales
- Birria Colgada
  2021 Top Taco award-winning Birria ser ved with cheese and Birria consome
  $24.00
- Tacos de Brisket
  Tender brisket, slow- cooked for 8 hours in its own juices, creating a “melt in your mouth experience”.
  $20.00
- Tacos de Canasta
  Street taco cooked in the basket. Refried beans, chorizo with potatoes, and pressed chicharron.
  $17.00
- Tacos de Carne Asada
  Marinated Beef Flank Steak, served with fresh crisp onion and cilantro. It's a classic favorite.
  $21.00
- Tacos de Carnitas de cerdo
  Michoacan style carnitas original flavor slow-cooked confit pig served with onion and cilantro
  $18.00
- Tacos huevos con chorizo
  The perfect taco with Mexican sausage, breakfast potatoes and eggs in our fresh nixtamalitation tortilla
  $17.00
- Tacos de Migas Poblanas
  $17.00
Lunch
- Carne Asada (Rib Eye)
  Chargrilled Angus Rib Eye served over a bed of flavorful frijoles puercos, accompanied by rajas poblanas and a tangy tomatillo salsa. Served with nixtamalized tortillas.
  $42.00
- House Caesar Salad
  Grilled romaine lettuce heart, tossed with our homemade traditional Cardini caesar dressing, topped with savory anchovies, grated parmesan cheese and crunchy pork chicharron crumbs.
  $16.00
- Azteca Tortilla Soup
  Crispy tortilla julienne in an ancho chile broth, shredded chicken topped with creamy queso fresco, avocado slices and a dollop of Mexican crem
  $15.00
Sides
- Avocado
  $5.00
- Bacon 4 pc
  $5.00
- Chips and Salsa
  $5.00
- Corn Tortilla
  $5.00
- Eggs 2
  $5.00
- Frijoles Puercos
  $5.00
- Fruit Cup
  $5.00
- Marble Potatoes
  $5.00
- Refried beans
  $5.00
- Yellow Rice
  $5.00
- Side Mole
  $5.00
- Side of sour cream
  $2.50
Water
- San Pellegrino 1 LT
  $6.00
- Saratoga 1 LT
  $6.00
- Acqua Panna
  $6.00
Sodas
- Coke
  $4.00
- Diet Coke
  $4.00
- Lemonade
  $4.00
- Mexican Coke
  $4.50
- Mexican Sprite
  $4.50
- Milk
  $4.00
- Sprite
  $4.00
- Topo Chico
  $4.50
- Dr Pepper
  $4.00
- Root Beer
  $4.00
- juices
  $5.00
Jarritos
- Jarritos Flavor
  $4.50
Mocktails
- Virgin Mojito
  $8.00
- Butterfly Pea Lemonade
  $8.00
- Mocktail of the Day
  $8.00
- Virgin margarita
  $11.00
Cancellation fee
- Cancellation
  $10.00