When Felipe’s Taqueria first opened its doors, the mission was simple: serve authentic Mexican food made from scratch, welcome guests like family, and build a team dedicated to hospitality. Nearly twenty years later, that mission has grown into a tradition celebrated by the people who matter most—our guests. And in 2025, that tradition was honored again as Felipe’s was recognized among the Best in New Orleans 2025.
As a family-owned Mexican restaurant in New Orleans, Felipe’s is proud to call this city home. With restaurants across the region and a Home Office on Tchoupitoulas Street, we’ve built deep connections with the community. Furthermore, our commitment to flavor and hospitality reflects the culture that makes New Orleans one of the best dining cities in the world.
This year, Felipe’s proudly earned four major awards in Gambit’s Best of New Orleans 2025:
These distinctions are especially meaningful because they come directly from the voices of our guests. Moreover, in a city celebrated for world-class dining, being chosen as the best is a humbling reminder of why flavor, freshness, and tradition always matter.
Felipe’s also shined in Where Y’at’s Best of the Big Easy 2025: 
Best Tacos & Burritos
One of the Best Margaritas
Taken together, these awards highlight the variety of what Felipe’s delivers. From scratch-made tacos and burritos to hand-squeezed margaritas and festive happy hours, every element of the experience helps explain why guests continue to choose Felipe’s again and again.
This year’s awards build on a tradition of community recognition. For example:
2024 – Gambit readers voted Felipe’s Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Margaritas, Best Happy Hour, and top tacos. In addition, Where Y’at honored us across multiple categories.
2023 – Felipe’s was named Best Margarita and Best Budget Eats by Where Y’at. We also earned recognition as one of the city’s favorite spots for tacos and burritos.
As a result, in just three years, Felipe’s has collected more than 18 honors across Gambit and Where Y’at, including back-to-back wins for Best Margaritas, Best Happy Hour, and Best Mexican Restaurant.
Every award reflects the loyalty of our guests. You cast the votes, celebrate birthdays with tacos, bring friends for margaritas, and choose Felipe’s for everyday meals. Because of your support, Felipe’s continues to thrive—and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Behind every recognition stands a dedicated team:
Kitchen teams marinate, roast, and prepare everything from scratch daily.
Bartenders hand-squeeze lime juice for each margarita.
Front-of-house staff greet every guest with warmth and energy.
Managers coordinate each shift so quality and hospitality never slip.
Thanks to their hard work, Felipe’s maintains the high standards that keep guests coming back. Consequently, these recognitions belong just as much to our team as they do to the restaurant itself.
While we’re honored to be recognized as the Best in New Orleans 2025, we know awards are not the finish line. Instead, they serve as motivation to keep raising the bar. Therefore, every taco, margarita, and happy hour becomes another opportunity to celebrate community, tradition, and joy.
To every guest who voted, visited, or shared Felipe’s with a friend—thank you. Likewise, to every team member who pours passion into their work—thank you as well.
As a family-owned restaurant rooted in New Orleans, Felipe’s is proud to serve this city and to share the flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine with every guest.
Here’s to tacos, margaritas, happy hours, and community. Here’s to tradition. Most of all, here’s to New Orleans.
Felipe’s Taqueria — where tradition tastes like celebration.
