El Cucuy is a vibrant taco bar that mixes heavy metal vibes with South American folklore, serving up delicious trompo al pastor tacos and agave cocktails on a spacious patio.
"A heavy metal and South American folklore-themed taco joint known for its funky atmosphere, tortas, tacos, Elvira bingo, and karaoke nights." - Clair Lorell
"Open Tuesday and selling taco kits, family-style queso, and half-gallon margaritas; 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
