El Cucuy
Bar & grill · East Riverside
3507 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Highlights
Mexican street food with punk rock, goth, and occult vibes.
Mexican street food with punk rock, goth, and occult vibes.
"An Uptown, heavy metal and South American folklore–themed taco joint opened by Austin Lane on Tchoupitoulas Street in 2020, this funky, outdoor-centric spot became a neighborhood hang for tortas, tacos, Elvira bingo, and the occasional karaoke night. In an Instagram post announcing the closure, Lane says: "Sorry it has to end this way, but our building has sold and I do not have the means to buy it." The restaurant was originally set to close on Tuesday, but Lane has delayed the last day due to the snow — patrons were advised to keep an eye on its social accounts for updated information." - Clair Lorell
"Open Tuesday and selling taco kits, family-style queso, and half-gallon margaritas, El Cucuy will be closed Wednesday." - Clair Lorell
"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
"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
"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
