New Orleans may be known for our Creole cuisine, but we certainly have our fare share of mouthwatering Mexican restaurants. Check out our previous article here to eat your way through some of the best tacos in the city.

This tiny but mighty Mexican restaurant serves more than a dozen tacos, each one more delicious than the next. Let’s check it out.

Nestled along historic Magazine Street, Arana Taqueria Y Cantina is about to become your new favorite restaurant.
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Their address is 3242 Magazine St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115.
The relaxed, casual atmosphere makes for a great after-work meet up with friends, or a family dinner.
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If tequila is your drink of choice, then this is the perfect spot. More on that in just a bit.
Seamlessly blending authentic Mexican cuisine with a Yucatan flare, Arana Taqueria has been a local favorite since they opened in 2014.
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This isn’t your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. Even something as simple as their nachos (pictured above) will blow your taste buds away.
Let’s talk about their tacos.
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Their menu features twelve different tacos to choose from.
From beer-battered fish tacos to braised beef tongue, these tacos are packed full of flavor.
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And there’s often a specialty taco the talented chefs behind the scenes are cooking up, so you have even more options.

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Their happy hour during the week features half-priced tacos and drinks, so you can feast on all the tacos you want without putting a dent in your wallet.
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Happy hour is Monday-Friday from 3PM-7PM.
Speaking of drinks…
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…Arana is a place where tequila is king. From tequila flights to some of the best margaritas you’ve ever tasted, these tasty drinks are the perfect accompaniment to a tasty taco.
If you’re not in the mood for a taco, don’t worry.
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While they do feature a huge selection of tacos, they’ve also got some amazing dishes that are sure to fill you up. Pictured above is their open-faced tamale, a local favorite.
They also have an assortment of burritos and enchiladas.
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Have you ever seen a more beautifully plated enchilada?
Arana Taquiera is open seven days a week.
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They’re open from 11AM-10PM Sunday-Thursday and from 11AM-12AM Fridays and Saturdays.

Have you ever dined here? Let us know what tacos you got in the comments below!

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