Rosalita's Backyard Tacos

This delicious taco place is a must-visit in NOLA. The sauces provided added a nice kick to the tacos! There was limited seating on the inside but I didn’t get a chance to check out the outdoor seating. I was fascinated by the prettily colored wall art 🙌

Nice Tacos but highlights were the shrimp tamales and brisket empanadas, along with the great selection of sauces. Topped nachos were fine. Really enjoyed the watermelon margarita, so refreshing. Lovely outdoor space in the yard and very quick service. Can't wait to return to try more of the empanadas

:: sigh:: I’m really sad to write this but… THESE WERE THE WORST TACOS IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. What’s even more disheartening, is that I’ve lived in New Orleans for a year and never EVER had a bad food experience. Mind you- I have eaten out everyday for almost 365 days. NOLA is known for its always fresh & super tasty foods. These tacos caught me by surprise. I mean clutch pears - surprised. I spent $15 for 3 tacos (no drink included). The tacos itself tasted like the entire thing was deep fried in vegetable oil. The backyard was cute tho & by the reviews it looks like the drinks might be a go. The tacos tho??? NO BUENO. Dolly enjoyed the sunshine ☀️😁

Pork Belly Tacos were pretty good. I tried them with both the flour and corn tortillas, and both versions were fine, with the corn tortillas holding together quite well without breaking. Guacamole for the chips was prepared simply & classically with just avocado and lime. There are two hidden dining area in the back, which are open-air.

The food was very good, a little pricey, but the quality made up for it. The guacamole was delicious, it wasn't traditional, which is perfectly fine, it was delicious! I will be back, to try more of the menu! The elotes were very good. The quesadilla was huge and very reasonably priced! Look forward to coming back. Try the watermelon lemonade!

Rosalita's Backyard Tacos is my favorite taco spot in the city. Their tacos are fantastic, the margaritas are delicious, and I love the little salsa bar options. Plenty of space for outdoor seating -- perfect for a pretty day.

It's places like this that make me really love New Orleans. I really like the vibe of this place. The backyard area is so nice. We had the brisket, carne asada, and pork tacos. The watermelon drink is really delicious too. I would definitely return to this place.

Delicious tacos and a unique setup. You order at the counter, get your sauces and step out back to the backyard patio and they'll deliver your food. Our empanada was a little soggy, but all the tacos were fantastic. I would definitely eat here again.

Fabulous food & margaritas. The tacos & nachos are delicious and can't Beat their margaritas!! Service is super fast and enjoy the outside dining in the back courtyard. Staff are always very friendly too!!

LOVE LOVE AND MORE LOVE. If you have an opportunity definitely grab some tacos, a drink, and an elote and prepare your mouth for an amazing adventure. After paying you go outside make and left around the building and head to the backyard. There's an assortment of tables plus protection from the wind as well. I can easily see how wildin' this place would be in the summer but it was still pretty busy when we were there in the spring. Being from Chicago, I know a good taco. And these are excellent. Highly recommend the fish taco!

I discovered Rosalitas early in the year thanks to a friend wanting to celebrate her birthday. I love the workers, the simplicity of the menu, the spicy margaritas infused in house and the peaceful, breezy, shady backyard. I've returned many more times to be recognized as a regular even though I live on the opposite side of the city! It's worth the drive! Ps-my favorite is the eloté which I now have to get TWO servings of, every time I go!

I love Rosalita's Backyard Tacos! Such good food for a very reasonable price. I always get the same order: 3 pork tacos, 1 fruit empanada, and a watermelon margarita. The food is always fresh and the drinks are strong! All you need is 1 of their margaritas, trust me. I often go here after work with friends, everyone loves this place. The service is good and fast. No indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating. 2 courtyards with a nice ambiance. Perfect spot when the weather is nice. A must try!

Wait a minute... cheap tacos still exist?! Oh yes, they do at Rosalita's and they have vegan options on the menu ($3 bean and avocado tacos and $7 burritos). As the name indicates, you're going to be eating in a backyard setting and it's really just the perfect place. Perhaps not in the middle of a summer like this past one with record-breaking temps, but otherwise, it's idyllic on a beautiful early fall evening. It was a warmish night, but they have heaters for the chillier days, so no worries there. Order inside at the counter, take a number and go out back where your food will be brought right to ya. Everyone that I've encountered here is so nice, from counter to food runner and we ordered a lot. I still cannot believe the prices. Go on over to the menu and see for yourself! Even drink menu is unreal (super strong and fruity margs to sangria to cans of Cava). I don't always love tacos to be honest, but the bean and avocado taco really is delicious, as they seem to season and simmer those beans so that you can't stop eating them! They have a salsa bar so load on up if that's your thing. It reminds me of the best places in Cali.

I was really excited to try this place based on the reviews so I'm a bit let down. Yes the tacos were cheap and the people were friendly but the flavor was missing for me. The meat in the tacos just wasn't seasoned at all so it didn't taste like anything. Even the guacamole was just bland. I did enjoy the chips and they definitely fill the tacos up but without flavor, it's missing a lot. Now the salsa bar was cute with plenty of options. The salsa helped but I was disappointed. Maybe I'll try again to see if I have better luck. I did the black bean taco, a fish, and a brisket. I also did the cilantro pineapple margarita which was just ok.

So I'm stopping by my old hangouts, finding some new ones. I walked in here wanting to keep things simple so I ordered a single fish taco, did not add anything to it to really absorb how it comes straight from the kitchen. Delicious crisp of the shell, not overdone and no char thank goodness. Fish had a juicy texture and a balance of crisp with a little give on the fried batter. Subtle flavor, that really lets you appreciate the what flavors the veggies bring forth. If I can I judge works by eggs, salsa and how the fish comes out. Great work team, keep up the good eats. Will explore more of the menu on my next go round. Yum!

First time visitor. The restaurant is a nice spot. The menu is simple, yet a variety. Not over the top extensive. The food was quick to prepare. Felt like there wasn't a wait time, yet we visited on Wednesday eveningish time. The staff were friendly and shared recommendations, which I like to ask for. Definitely would visit again. I repeat my same order. Clean, neat & plenty of sitting in the back area.

The best little taco spot in the area! Tacos, chili relleno and rice and beans were delicious. That spicy marg was one of the best I've had... and they have a salsa bar! It also had the cutest court yard! Perfect for a day date or quick meal! Service was super friendly too! 1000/10

My favoriteeeeee taco place of all time. Never disappoints. Everything cooked to order. I added picked radishes to my taco for a lil pizazz & I loved it. You have to get the friend jalapeños on the side. I can not eat my food without them. And while you're here please treat yourself to a margarita. Fresh watermelon or the classic spicy marg is my go to.

Delicious food and wonderful margaritas! The back yard is pleasant but also nice place to do take out.

Absolutely loved the brisket tacos, and Al pastor nachos! It was a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy their watermelon margarita

Amazing outdoor dining area and cute lights during the evenings. The tacos are good and fairly priced. The tacos had great flavor but only came with one corn tortilla that fell apart easily while eating. Great alcoholic and non alcoholic juices. Loved the salsa bar as well!

Love this place...food is amazing Kind of wish y'all had a non-patio dining place for these hot New Orleans days

Every time we make a trip to Harold's for plants we make a stop at Rosalina's for lunch/dinner. Last visit was on a rainy day, and we were happy to see they built new awnings in the back yard to keep us dry. I love the spicy margarita but ask for a splash of the watermelon to tone it down a little - that makes it one of the best margaritas in New Orleans! The smoked pork and smoked brisket tacos were full of meat and delicious. Don't miss out on a side of beans and house made chips and pico. We have been several times, service is always fast and friendly. I highly recommend!

This was one of my least favorite spots on my trip which sucks because it was so close to my Airbnb. That being said the Lengua taco was delicious. Well the Lengua was, which is a hard thing to master. We ordered quite a bit of food, our burrito had no brisket. Our nachos the chips were burnt. The carne asada was dry. It was just so disappointing. That being said the place is adorable, the ambiance is spot on and the service was awesome. They were kind, quick and efficient. I just wish the food matched energy.

Great tacos and choices, salsas are fantastic. Nachos are so good. It's a great choice.

A few block away from our house, Rosalita's Backyard tacos never disappoints. I have had the chorizo, carne asada, my favorite is chicken adobe, and the fried fish tacos. I need to bite the bullet literally and try the lengua, I have heard great things. They always have tasty and refreshing sangria and a few margarita flavor to pick from. I haven't looked at beer menu but I am sure they have a good selection. Great place to hang with friends and have a few cocktails and some Mexican flavors, empanadas are next on my list. Great tequila selection a well. Dog friendly but my favorite visual is the yard chicken that beg for bits of your taco and fight over a piece of lettuce or a tortilla crumb. Oh and don't forget to sample all the salsa at the salsa bar. They have a small bar opens at 6pm it seats about 4-5 but has other cocktail available. They only have one bourbon, but I will forgive them.

Delicious tacos and hibiscus drinks served by a friendly welcoming staff. The outdoor seating in the garden was a lovely space to relax and enjoy our meal. Fabulous lunch!

Ok so the food was beautiful!! Absolutely appetizing mouthwatering visually appealing! The backyard was nice. Two different ambiance spots spacious. Private. Drinks were strong and well made. Food was unpalatable The oil the taquitos was made in was really strong and tasted metallic with a lingering chemical aftertaste The tacos shells are made poorly and fall apart before finding a spot to sit in the back. The taco insides was under seasoned. Pork and pineapple tacos was dry and had rough edges. They promptly gave us a refund with no surprise or rebuttals. Seems the norm for them. Kinda sucks I had to leave a restaurant to find sustenance. Good spot for overpriced cocktails in a nice courtyard.

Been there twice while visiting NOLA and will be there again. Great food and cocktails. Great outdoor with covering backyard eating area. Tacos were awesome and my margarita was excellent.

I LOVE THIS PLACE...my favorite are the beef younger tacos...Brisket Tacos Pork Belly Taco

It is rare that you find a neighbor eatery that makes you feel that you're in your grandmother funky kitchen. You know...the kind of kitchen that is both time capsule and cozinha. The selections, comforting, filling and heart warming. Makes you relish in the time taken to find parking either on or off St Claude. It is with the exertion, not only for the food but, for the varied cultures that frequent the neighborhood: American, Spanish and Brazilian.

After one visit it's obvious why Rosalita's finds its way onto every list of the "best Mexican food in NOLA". No, it's not a "5-star" restaurant in the traditional sense, but no one does what they do any better, and what they do, is simply put out the best Mexican food in the city, in a clean, casual setting at an unbelievably great value. Everything we tried was nothing short of perfection. My favorites were the shrimp tamales, fried fish tacos, carne asada and smoked pork tacos, in that order. The tacos are seasoned perfectly and surrounded by the best corn tortillas you'll bite into. The spicy margarita was awesome. I've got my sights set on the mezcal margarita for next visit, but I'm guessing they're all pretty damned good! Freshly made sangria, too. Peach was today's flavor. Don't miss the homemade chips with pico & guacamole for $3 or the fruit empanada for dessert. (Today's selections was strawberry). Three course meal for two, including 16oz. margaritas, for around $50! Muchas gracias, Rosalita!!! I'll be back!

Pretty good tacos. Pretty good prices parking can be kind of tight. It's on the street.

A cute funky spot for eats and drinks! You place and pay your order at the front counter, grab whichever sauces you'd like from their sauce bar, and then head to the backyard where you can grab a table and wait for your food. I always love me a good sauce bar. I tried several ranging from mild, little spicy, and spicy. My favorite was the chile de arbol (spicy) and it definitely had a kick to it. I do wish there was something that was medium spicy -- all the mild and "little spicy" sauces had no heat whatsoever for me. I got an al pastor burrito ($9) and a pineapple-cilantro margarita ($6). The burrito was filling and hit the spot! If you choose al pastor as your protein, it comes with chunks of pineapple salsa. It comes loaded with ingredients and wrapped up in a thick tortilla that's fried on the outside -- makes for a sturdy burrito with a nice added crunch! The margarita was also surprisingly STRONG that I was good just drinking half of it. Would love to come back soon and try some of their other menu items!

Very yummy and super casual! Put your order in & have a seat on the patio. Drinks are strong but good. Tacos had good flavor. Prices are fair. I will definitely be back again soon.

I love this place!! Delicious food, great menu, awesome 'Ritas, lots of tacos, the tamales are my jam, backyard spacious seating, and prices so reasonable it is happy hour all day long! Order your food in the storefront, grab your drinks and salsa, and take a number to the backyard down the side alleyway and your fantastic food will be delivered to you shortly. We have been here a handful of times and I try to order something different each time. So far the fish tacos and the shrimp tamales are my favorites! The chips and guac were great. I didn't love the rellanos (too greasy for this taco loving gal), but I love other things, so that is OK. We have been working our way through the margarita list with each visit. Watermelon, cilantro/pineapple, or spicy, you can't go wrong. We will be back!

It's more American tacos not authentic Mexican food The tacos are not as big as the waiter stated nachos can out the and the cheese was cold

Loving the glow up not only in location but the expanded menu. The new home for Rosalita's tacos is great and has a huge backyard that I hope becomes a popular hangout once we beat COVID! The menu has new tacos and other dishes along with cocktails! The fish taco is THE BOMB! Perfectly battered and fried and the coleslaw is well dressed not to wet so the tortilla stays together well. Brisket tacos is as good as ever and the lengua is perfectly paired with the picked red onions. Know you can wash down all these good eats with their margaritas and the watermelon one with a solid boozy tasty choice.

Super fresh ingredients and a whole lot of flavor.. I especially enjoyed the pineapple margaritas! I'll be visiting again!

Great food and great service! Very fast to get our food too after we ordered. You order the food inside the building then go around to the back. Plenty of seating. We got a lot of food and it was all pretty affordable. Cheese empanada, nachos, and chicken tacos were good. The black beans were realllyyy good. Some of the best tortilla chips I've had too! The spicy marg was also a hit. Pass on the fried jalapeño and elote. It was only one piece of corn on the cob and it barely had any toppings on it.

Rosilta's Backyard Taco Over the weekend, I was finally able to visit @rosalitas_tacos_nola. This hidden gem, located on St Claude, is a must for tacos. With their backyard vibes and fresh margaritas, you will not be disappointed. We ordered a refreshing watermelon margarita, which was definitely made with fresh watermelon juice. My fish taco was bomb-- a nice, crispy piece of fish and crunchy shell, finished off with a chilled crema. The "Al Pastor" was also pretty yummy. The pork was very tender with nice chunks of pineapple, and a few pieces of jalapeños to give it a little spice. When you go, you must try the pork belly taco! It's absolutely slamming!! I regret not ordering my own, but I'll definitely be back just for that taco! The good news is, you can go here for a quick little nibble, like we did, or for a full meal. They have great options like tacos, empanadas, nachos and so much more, all at a reasonable price. Make sure you check them out!

These were delicious tacos and great outdoor space to sit with friends. Went during mosquito season and so regretted not spraying first. As I scratched I did so enjoy the tacos and drinks. Went back for seconds. The sauce was tasty and the service was quick.

It's fine. Not very good. The tortillas for the tacos are especially disappointing. The service is perfectly fine counter service. The yard is pleasant enough for eating. There's really no where to eat inside. The best things to get are a guava margarita and a carnitas quesadilla.

Amazing!! Made me glad we ventured out on a stormy night. The mango habanero margarita was great, not too spicy just great flavor. The plain margarita is good as well- 100% worth ordering. We tried a bunch of salsas. Tortilla chips were nice and crunchy. Do yourself a favor and do a few tacos. The smoked pork was our favorite but I doubt you could go wrong. Come get tacos!

My favorite tacos in Nola. Order takeout from here every week and they are always great. Staff is friendly too.

I LOVE Rosalita's. I tried my first spicy watermelon margarita here and have been obsessed ever since. Their tacos are really yummy - and a great price as well. Can't decide on a favorite yet but I love their carne asada and al pastor tacos. Didn't love their stuffed jalapeño or tamale, not a lot of flavor. They do have really good fresh guac and salsa. It's one of my top 5 spots in Nola. Always thinking about it and need to go back soon.

Visited out of town, but these were the best I found. Very tasty the steak and Al pastor tacos. Highly recommend Place also has multiple green and red salsa to try.

Possibly the coolest place I've ever eaten! It's tucked away in an alleyway filled with art. In the backyard you'll find a window to place your order. I ordered the barbacoa tacos and they did not disappoint. They make their tortillas slightly crunchy and man did they hit the spot. The barbacoa was the best that I've ever had. My boyfriend went with the pork and fish tacos and devoured them in no time. We both couldn't stop smiling as we were eating these delicious tacos. Cool spot, cool art, cool vibe and killer tacos! We'll definitely be back

Came here on a whim for some nachos and tacos. I had a mango habanero margarita and it was the bomb!!!They have the cutest patio to sit outside at! Definitely a good price and the staff was super sweet!

It's Mexican food without Mexicans. A safe place for those who do not want to be in an authentic restaurant.

Amazing vibes in a cool area of the city. Food was delicious, service was quick and everyone was very friendly. Great margs too!

Service was good. The margaritas are great, delicious even. The food on the other hand... it's probably the farthest thing from Mexican food I've ever had.

Food was good, atmosphere was great love the backyard feel. Drinks are delicious. A hidden gem for sure!! The line was long but worth it with the service I got! First time and I'll definitely be back

It was good before they expanded. Seems like they always have new employees working so the consistency isn't there and the new person working the front is slow at working both phone and walk in orders. More than once my food came out cold and there's no good way to get the little cups of salsa to the backyard seating area. (Need to ask the slow front desk guy for a little to go container) also, skip the brisket tacos. Unflavored and dry. They were also skimpy on my tongue quesadilla but overloaded my friends carne asada one. The common thread was the lack of flavor from both. The salsas saved the meal but it's a task to get the salsas to the patio as stated above. The back patio is cool and it's next to a place that sells violins so that's rad but the food here fell off. My friend in the neighborhood said go to the place down the road if it's past 5pm for tacos. They stole Rosalia's spot as best tacos in bywater. Gal...

I think that if you wait in that sauna with super high ceilings they should give you free margaritas while you wait. It seemed like it was taking forever, and as I looked around noticed the windows open. I got some tacos to go and the food was great. But it's like you've got to go through hell to get a bite of heaven. They should have shirts made that say that. Either :1) you have to embrace that it is hot as hell in there, or 2)get a ductless air system slapped on the wall. Good and hot, hot and good. Those are the two ways I remember it.

I guess the main component of this review is more the experience, which frankly turned me off. Came on Saturday for lunch, the person taking the orders was less than friendly (maybe she was having a bad day? Bad morning?). Everything we asked her about the menu was answered with her pointing to something on the menu (which still didn't answer my question) or a very flat "no" or "yes." It was a little chilly and they had heaters outside, but the woman at the counter said they didn't (maybe they weren't functioning? Or maybe she didn't want to turn them on?). My friend ordered a drink which she wasn't given and then when she asked for it when the food runner brought it out, he had her come to the front to get it and the woman at the counter remarked "I can't believe you *just* gave that to her", even though she had purchased it and wasn't given it when she placed her order as she should have. Regarding the food, it was fine, the tacos were unique in that they had a good amount of slaw on top (we all agreed the fish were the best), and the nachos were a good value with or without added meat. The watermelon margarita and the lemonade were decent, albeit poured from a pitcher in the fridge and it wasn't clear how fresh they were. Maybe if I were in the area again and dying for tacos I would give it another shot, but probably not - too many other places in the city with better service and food.

Rosalita's is already rated 4.5 stars. This was my first visit because of a friend's recommendation. It is easy to find--Park on the street. I was lucky to find a spot right in front of it. Essentially, the setup is that you order at a counter and receive a number. Go back and sit in the backyard, and they will deliver your food. The place was clean. The menu was rich with ten different tacos. We selected several different tacos, Lengua, Fish with cream, and chorizo. They were all very good and filling. They did not have blasting, noisy music, which I liked. I will have to make more trips to try the rest of the rich menu items.

Great food. Fresh ingredients. Friendly service!! Been a fan a bit over a year and have been coming faithfully since my first visit. I even brought a guy over for a mini-date then ghosted him because he said I over hyped it and hed rather have taco bell. What a loser! I don't tolerate blasphemy! Die Hard rosalitas fan here.