Taqueria La Coyota
Mexican restaurant · Lower Ninth Ward ·

Taqueria La Coyota

Mexican restaurant · Lower Ninth Ward ·

Authentic street tacos, pupusas, tortas, and burritos

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6021 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 Get directions

$10–20

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6021 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 Get directions

+1 504 447 4800
taquerialacoyota.com

$10–20

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Dec 16, 2025

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The Best Tacos in New Orleans | Eater New Orleans

"One of the city’s best taco trucks is Taqueria la Coyota, which has been selling tortas, tacos, gorditas, pupusas, burritos, and quesadillas near the New Orleans-Arabi city line on Claiborne Avenue for years, long known for quality and affordability. There’s another truck on Chef Menteur Highway, and a newer one that sets up on St. Claude Avenue." - Beth D’Addono

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Taqueria La Coyota Joins St. Claude Avenue’s Booming Taco Scene | Eater New Orleans

"Known for quality and affordability, Taqueria La Coyota has been selling tortas, tacos, gorditas, pupusas, burritos, and quesadillas for years near the New Orleans–Arabi city line on Claiborne Avenue; there was also a truck on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East until recently." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2020/3/3/21162114/new-orleans-best-taco-truck-st-claude-avenue-taqueria-scene
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Taceaux Loceaux and Taqueria La Coyota Coming Soon to Uptown and St. Claude Avenue - Eater New Orleans

"Signs have appeared in the windows of the now-closed Queenie’s on St. Claude, indicating a taqueria is taking over 3200 St. Claude Ave. address. Taqueria La Coyota is the same name of another popular taco truck, which sits on Claiborne Avenue in the Lower Ninth Ward." - Clair Lorell

https://nola.eater.com/2019/4/25/18516352/new-taquerias-taceaux-loceaux-uptown-st-claude-avenue
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Dandi L.

Google
The food is absolutely amazing! There are about six seats available, so for a taco stand, there’s good seating. I ordered 3 lengua tacos.

Kaitlin M.

Google
The food tasted very fresh and delicious! Will definitely be going back to try everything they have!

Melanie B.

Google
Unbelievably delicious. I tried the beef, chicken and pork and all 3 was juicy and full of flavor!! My fav is the Gordita, I liked the crispy shell

Zach G

Google
Great food and service the tacos are authentic and amazing a reasonably priced. Only down side and not worth taking stars away for is that this business is CASH ONLY

Joshua C.

Google
Excellent food. So happy to know that soon they will have a location on St. Claude. Can't beat it. The torta with barbacoa was fantastic! You aren't going to receive a small portion, so come hungry.

J L

Google
Excellent, food was was everything I wanted it to be. I ordered lengua tacos.

Jonathan L.

Google
Amazing street tacos. 5 for 10 pastor on Tuesday!

Anne W.

Google
I love Taquieria La Coyota for their beef! The authentic beef tacos (or even lengua/tongue) gorditas and tacos are some of the best in the New Orleans area. Last time I was ordering I spoke to a fellow customer that had just driven 45 minutes to come get their food. They also offer chicken and pork as well as an array of drinks like Mexican sodas and Horchata. Everything is cooked to order, but they are quick!
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Suki P.

Yelp
Bro this was the best authentic tacos I've had!!!! The staff is 2 ladies (1)cooking (1)bagging It's a small little trailer hitches on to a truck in a parking lot off MLK CASH ONLY Do they use gloves NO! BUT WHO CARES!!! What's being cooked is true goodness... She is your abuela and she's cooking food for her family... that's what it tastes like! ***What was ordered*** 2-tacos carne 2-tacos pork They come with onion/cilantro 1-pupusa warm cheesy goodness under a bed of red beet and cabbage slaw 1-chicken quesadilla it was stuffed to the gills Had a light coat of beans and cheese on the tortilla 1- torta with carne it's like a big cheesy sandwich They toast the bread and add white cheese onto the hot top so it crisps onto the toasted bread Sooooooo gooooood!!!! Everything is served with a lime wedge and spicy green sauce Had people coming up in a steady stream.. When you have the support of the locals you know that's a hot spot Must try and order 1 of everything if you can Get a taco in a couple flavors See what you like

Anne C.

Yelp
They serve simple and delicious Mexican style street tacos out of their little truck. The service is pleasant and efficient. The salsa verde is perfectly spicy. The pork is tender and delicious. The pupusas are out of this world. The beef burrito will make you weep.
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Mary E.

Yelp
I don't make reviews often but i feel like if you have a small business then you should value and appreciate your customers more. First off the ladies were rude, second if your looking for real barabacoa this place dont have it, they make their barbacoa like carnitas so in other words it's not lengua and they don't carry flour tortillas or sour cream and I want to add that I got 2mini tacos for $6 so a little expensive but the food was made fresh in front of me and it wasn't bad. I would suggest calling before you just pull up.

Alicia A.

Yelp
These are the best tacos in the city. I've had them from nearly every truck in New Orleans, and they are the best! The salsa is not for the meek. Had the Agua Fresca (this time it was lemonade) and wish I grabbed another. If my boyfriend knows what's good for him, he'll take me there for lunch today. Please go eat here. Those ladies are doing Angel Work from that truck.
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Anthony T.

Yelp
Finally had a little time and stopped by this little taco stand that just sits on the corner of Caliborne and Tupelo every day. This place has been here for YEARS and seems to have picked up business throughout the time. The menu is very straightforward which cuts down to the point of you wanting a burrito, taco, tortas, etc... So far, I've tried the Al pastor and the pollo tacos and they were pretty good in, texture, portion and freshness. I must say, the pollo could use a bit more seasoning, but the meat was very tender. They load up your taco with meat to where if you try to hold it up, meat would just fall right out. It comes perfectly dressed with onions and cilantro which makes it a good "street taco". You have the option of not having it on there though. With the taco stand being on the corner, you would just find the closest parking spot available and walk right up. It only took about 3-4 minutes of ordering and receiving my food since they had everything prepped and ready to go. I can see myself back here to try the other meats they have.

Capitalist B.

Yelp
Love the tacos. They are very simple and authentic. However, they raised the price of their tacos to $3. I know, inflation and all, but I miss the days of getting 5 tacos for 10 bucks.

Tori M.

Yelp
Delicious food! The girls are super nice and super quick! This is the best taco food truck!

Tea E.

Yelp
This is my favorite taco truck in the state... it's amazing and they're so fast! Sadly, they randomly close all the time. I'll come by for lunch during business hours and they'll be randomly closed and will sometimes only be open for a couple hours which is super saddening and inconvenient. Other than that, they're the best.
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Rana F.

Yelp
I can't believe I've disregarded this goldmine for years. The owner and his wife are so kind and accommodating. The food is ridiculously cheap and the trailer is spotless. I can see myself partaking in this delightful goodness a few times a week. The beef in the beef taco was tender and flavorful. The cilantro and onions with the cheese was delicious but my socks were knocked off by the spicy red salsa. The crispy beef bits with a squeeze of lime mellowed the spicy salsa just a little but boy is that salsa spicy. The succulent chicken has a citrusy rub to it that was so tasty. The onions and cilantro went along beautifully with the tender chicken and the green salsa verde was much more mellow. The cheese never over powered the chicken. The moist and tangy pork turned out to be the most surprising star of the trio. The pork had a sweet and sour taste to it that I just love. The taco has chunks of pineapple, onion, cilantro, and raisin, so just don't be shocked.

Maria C.

Yelp
This is the best place to get great Mexican food. Owner was super nice and the food was even better. Prices are low but they have not skipped on the quality or quantity. I will be coming ASAP.
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Anne C.

Yelp
They serve simple and delicious Mexican style street tacos out of their little truck. The service is pleasant and efficient. The salsa verde is perfectly spicy. The pork is tender and delicious. The pupusas are our of this world. I've never tried the burrito, but I'm sure it's also top notch. And oy, what a deal.
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E S.

Yelp
At 2 bucks a taco you can't beat this place for a cheap delicious lunch. They're not huge, but I've been fully satisfied at 2. You'll probably want 3 if you're hungry. Friendly servers, fresh ingredients, nicely prepared. Haven't tried the burritos or tortes yet, but they look great. Don't forget to tip!
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Luis M.

Yelp
Please was amazing to start off!!! I visited and work around chalmette area, La coyota is the most amazing food i hav ever tried,...
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Jonas Q.

Yelp
This is my favorite truck in the whole city. Jesse, Hayden, and Guille serve the best pupusas I have had in my entire life and they serve it with pickled cabbage, beets and onions. All the meats are cooked tender tender tender, but it's the lengua that really captured my heart. All the locals know about it, but if you're anywhere downriver of the CBD, it's definitely worth the bike ride.

Alexa B.

Yelp
Hands down the best tacos in the state!! So inexpensive and so incredible. I go out of my way for these