Araña Taqueria y Cantina

Permanently Closed

Araña Taqueria y Cantina

Permanently Closed

Creative Mexican dishes, amazing margaritas, and tacos.

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3242 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Get directions

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"A go-to Magazine Street spot for margaritas, happy hour, and Mexican nosh, Arana Taqueria y Cantina closed without prior notice over the weekend (February 17), as announced in a video posted by chef Richard Papier. While maybe not the best Mexican in town, the central location and budget-friendly deals made it pretty popular, making the closure somewhat surprising. According to NOLA.com, owners sold the space to Louisiana chain El Paso Mexican Grill. Following light renovations, El Paso is expected to open in March." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2020/2/4/21116395/new-orleans-restaurant-bar-closings-2020

Araña Taqueria y Cantina

Luna B.

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Omg! The food is good and the drinks are amazing! I'm pescetarian and found many food options to select. They even made alterations to fit my diet! This place is nice and cozy for a date and it's also laid back for a quick bite to eat. The atmosphere is lovely and the server's take pride in their crafts. Did I mention there's aTequila Society?

Chy B

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The service was great and the food was even better! I absolutely love the feel of magazine street so to have a nice Mexican Restaurant that's delicious and affordable is great. I recommend going during Happy Hour because ALL the drinks and tacos are half off. My favorite taco was the Southwestern Fried Chicken Taco paired with the champagne margarita (they literally put a tiny bottle of champagne into the margarita!)

Sharon G.

Google

A creative and delicious menu at this full-bar cantina. Friendly service. Great margaritas and cocktails. But it’s the food that sets Araña apart. The queso fundido is made with grilled Oaxaca cheese and house-made chorizo. There are a dozen kinds of tacos along with burritos, fajitas and other items.

Rylie E.

Google

Amazing happy hour, lots of fun margaritas to choose from, and DELICIOUS tacos. Definitely give the open faced tamales a try!! haven't had anything there that i didn't like. I especially love the pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro margarita and the spicy watermelon margarita as well! Give them a try for sure.

Ryan M.

Google

Came in on Sunday and it was busy, got a seat right at the bar, with high tops open. Bartender was very polite, fast and helpful while assisting almost everyone else on the floor. Food was delicious, shrimp flautas them the amazing torta ahagado? Forget the spelling but damn good. Pineapple and jalapeno Marg was very good as well. Will be coming back again and again.

Shanshan W.

Google

The service here is great and you'll feel being taken care of! Love the tacos, margarita and sangria and especially the homemade hot sauce! It's a bomb!

Laura

Google

Such good food. The tacos were so tasty and flavoured. I also had the corn and beans. They have happy hour drinks but only on frozen cocktails. I had a mojito which isn't included but was very good. It was the only packer place on Magazine. Worth it!

Steve B.

Google

This is a fun-loving place and for this Monday happy hour Taco Night that we showed up, the noise, excitement and frivolity were over the top -- it was after all National Tequilla Day. The tacos were expertly seasoned.

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Araña Taqueria y Cantina

Luna B.

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Chy B

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Sharon G.

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Rylie E.

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Ryan M.

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Shanshan W.

Google

The service here is great and you'll feel being taken care of! Love the tacos, margarita and sangria and especially the homemade hot sauce! It's a bomb!

Laura

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Steve B.

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