Barracuda Lounge
Bar · Poydras ·
Margaritas, aguas frescas, tacos, and dog-friendly patio seating
Margaritas, aguas frescas, tacos, and dog-friendly patio seating
"This unassuming hut with a big outdoor space on Tchoupitoulas Street is a gem, ideal for take out or patio seating. Try the mushroom taco for sure, and ask for extra salsa macha. The margarita garden is open for weather-protected outdoor dining and delicious fresh fruit drinks daily, lucky since it’s taken Uptown by storm. There’s also a Barracuda across the river in Algiers." - Beth D’Addono
"With outposts in Algiers, Baton Rouge, and Bay St. Louis, the original Barracuda Uptown on Tchoup is known for its handmade Sonoran-style flour and fresh-pressed corn tortillas, stuffed with items like carne asada and chicken adobo. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, for example, the charred broccoli sunflower Caesar. The dog-friendly patio is always a lively scene. It’s impossible to order just one side of smoky roasted salsa roja and queso with chips." - Beth D’Addono
"Think patio meets margarita garden meets funky picnic space and you’ll get the drift of what Barracuda has going for it. Order food inside and then grab a picnic table out back. The crowd is a fun mix of families with kids, pals, and date-night couples. Oh, and the food is across-the-board excellent." - Missy Frederick
"Barracuda, the taco stand and margarita garden on Tchoup, makes kickin’ agua fresca, margaritas, palomas, and more — all available by the jug for takeout. And while they don’t do frozen margaritas, they do have mangonada freezies, made with Lunazul tequila and homemade chamoy, and occasional specials, like a frozen mai-tai or hibiscus honeysuckle cosmo." - Beth D’Addono
"What’s more kid-friendly than picnic tables? Barracuda offers a funky picnic space-meets-margarita garden that’s often teeming with happy children, but also couples and groups. Order food and then grab a picnic table out back, and for the adults, don’t miss the incredibly fresh cocktails. A second, even larger location in Algiers Point is equally family-friendly." - Eater Staff