Taqueria Corona

5932 Magazine St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 USA

224 Reviews

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Reasonable

Open Now

Tue 5p-9p , more

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
No Wifi

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“The King of Tacos!”

For a long time, Roberto Méndez thought his entrepreneurial dream was to own and operate a hotel. The San Salvador native studied hotel and restaurant management in Japan, learned Continental-style culinary techniques, and came to the United States as a chef for Benihana. Some time during his professional journey, however, he changed course and realized what he really wanted to do was introduce New Orleanians to inexpensive, authentic Mexican food -- minus the grease present in many versions -- served in a small, casual neighborhood eatery and bar.

Reviewed by
Joe K.

March 30, 2024

Roberto owns and operates the best Taqueria in the city, I've been dining here for 30 years! Try it! Read more

Reviewed by
Courtney K.

November 11, 2022

Taqueria Corona has been around for at least 25 years and is such a local favorite. They are a bit under the radar, as hipster and trendy Mexican places like Juan's and Val's get a lot of... Read more

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Andrew K.

January 14, 2024

If i could do 0 starts i would. food was terrible. the cheese enchiladas were microwaved and swimming in grease. rice and beans were gross, the beans were flat and had a film on top i could run my... Read more

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