Mardi Gras season in New Orleans is loud, colorful, joyful, and just a little indulgent—exactly how it should be. From parade routes and throws to purple, green, and gold everywhere you look, Carnival is all about celebrating tradition, community, and great food.
At Felipe’s Taqueria, a New Orleans–based restaurant serving award-winning Mexican cuisine, we love honoring classic traditions while having a little fun along the way. That’s exactly how our newest seasonal dessert came to life: King Cake Churros.
Available for a limited time at all Felipe’s Taqueria locations, King Cake Churros bring a fresh twist to a beloved Mardi Gras favorite. Whether you’re celebrating Carnival at home, refueling after a parade, or soaking up the season around town, the party is still on.
And if you’re planning a Mardi Gras gathering of any size, Felipe’s catering makes it easy. Crowd-friendly favorites are prepared fresh in our scratch kitchen, so you can focus on celebrating.
👉 Explore catering menus and details here:
https://felipestaqueria.com/catering/
Think of everything you love about churros—then give them a full Mardi Gras makeover.
Our King Cake Churros are fried until golden, lightly crisp on the outside, and warm and fluffy on the inside. We finish them with cinnamon and Mardi Gras–colored sugar for that unmistakable King Cake flavor and festive Carnival flair.
Plain churros – simple, warm, and classic
Cream-filled churros – our highly recommended choice for extra indulgence
And yes—we went all in. Each order includes a King Cake baby, just like the traditional cake. Find the baby, claim the glory, enjoy the good luck, and maybe volunteer to bring the next dessert.
King Cake season is one of our favorite times of year in New Orleans. While we love tradition, we also love putting our own spin on things.
As a Mexican restaurant, churros felt like the perfect canvas. They’re festive, shareable, and made for celebrating—just like Mardi Gras itself. By pairing classic churros with the colors and flavors of King Cake, we created a dessert that feels familiar, playful, and very Felipe’s.
This isn’t about replacing tradition. Instead, it’s about celebrating it in a new way.
King Cake has been part of New Orleans culture for generations. Traditionally enjoyed from Twelfth Night through Mardi Gras Day, King Cakes are decorated in purple, green, and gold and hide a tiny baby inside.
Find the baby? Congratulations—you’ve got good luck coming your way. You might also be responsible for bringing the next King Cake.
At Felipe’s, we couldn’t resist carrying that tradition over to our churros. Because honestly, finding a baby in a churro might be even more fun.
Good news: you don’t have to chase a parade route to get them.
King Cake Churros are available for a limited time at all Felipe’s Taqueria locations, including:
Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, refueling after a parade, or just craving something sweet, King Cake Churros are a fun way to keep the Carnival spirit going.
Throwing a Mardi Gras party, parade watch, office celebration, or backyard get-together? Felipe’s catering is a festive, stress-free option for feeding a crowd.
From tacos and bowls to chips, queso, and—yes—King Cake Churros, catering makes it easy to celebrate without missing any of the fun.
👉 View catering menus and place orders here:
https://felipestaqueria.com/catering/
Let’s be honest—it’s not a Mardi Gras celebration without margaritas.
Felipe’s famous hand-squeezed margaritas are available by the gallon, making them perfect for parties, parades, and group celebrations. Pair them with catering and King Cake Churros, and suddenly hosting just got a whole lot easier.
King Cake Churros are everything Mardi Gras should be: fun, festive, a little indulgent, and meant to be shared.
As a restaurant proudly based in New Orleans, we love finding new ways to celebrate the traditions that make this city special—while staying true to who we are.
So grab a churro, find the baby, and enjoy the season.
Laissez les bons temps rouler… and pass the churros.
