El Cucuy

Bar & grill · East Riverside

El Cucuy

Bar & grill · East Riverside

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3507 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Mexican street food with heavy metal & folklore vibes.  

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3507 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Get directions

elcucuynola.com
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$10–20 · Menu

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3507 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Get directions

+1 504 897 5395
elcucuynola.com
@elcucuynola

$10–20 · Menu

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The Latest New Orleans Restaurant Closings, January 2025 - Eater New Orleans

"A heavy metal and South American folklore-themed taco joint known for its funky atmosphere, tortas, tacos, Elvira bingo, and karaoke nights." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2025/1/23/24350391/new-orleans-restaurant-closings-january-2025
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What’s Open, What’s Closed in New Orleans Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine - Eater New Orleans

"Open Tuesday and selling taco kits, family-style queso, and half-gallon margaritas; closed Wednesday" - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2024/9/10/24240877/new-orleans-restaurants-closing-tropical-storm-hurricane-francine
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How COVID-19 Is Affecting New Orleans’s Anticipated Restaurant Openings - Eater New Orleans

"El Cucuy: In the never-ending wave of taco joints to hit New Orleans the last few years, one that’s heavy metal and South American folklore-themed admittedly stuck out. In the works for nearly a year, plans for the trompo-style taqueria luckily always revolved around a large, shaded dining deck adjacent to the restaurant." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2020/8/5/21355918/new-orleans-anticipated-restaurant-openings-2020-covid-10-impact
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The Biggest Restaurant and Bar Openings in New Orleans, Spring 2020 - Eater New Orleans

"El Cucuy will be a heavy metal and South American folklore-themed taco restaurant and bar specializing in trompo al pastor tacos, homemade tortillas, and agave spirits. The venue features a restored Airstream, a large shaded dining deck, and an entertainment area outside." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2020/3/10/21172717/biggest-restaurant-openings-new-orleans-spring-2020
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The Biggest Restaurant and Bar Openings in New Orleans, Winter 2020 - Eater New Orleans

"Announced to great reader fanfare in October, El Cucuy will be a heavy metal and South American folklore-themed taco restaurant and bar specializing in trompo (spinning rotisserie) al pastor tacos, homemade tortillas, and agave spirits. The space will have a restored Airstream, a large, shaded dining deck, and an “entertainment area” outside as key design elements, in addition to a smaller interior dining room with a bar." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2019/12/16/21024875/most-anticipated-restaurant-openings-new-orleans-winter
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