Taceaux Loceaux

"Tacaeux Loceaux Food trucks have become part of the culinary establishment in New Orleans, as in so many other cities. Here the fun part remains chasing them around, an activity that can introduce you to unfamiliar neighborhoods and bars. Among the more reliable and delicious mobile vendors for cheap eats is Taceaux Loceaux (pronounced in local fashion as “Taco Loco”). Its tacos feature innovative and tasty fillings, like a flavorful Texas brisket, or a “Seoul chicken” with kimchi. Most nights the truck is parked outside uptown-area spots, including Kingpin and Dos Jefes. The owners work social media like pros, tweeting (@tlnola) their location every time they start serving, followed some hours later by an online last call."

"Taceaux Loceaux, a longtime taco truck fixture at Uptown bars that appeared on Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover in 2013, opened as a restaurant over the weekend, at 737 Octavia Street. Owners Alex and Maribeth del Castillo first announced their intentions to bring their signature tacos to a restaurant in 2016; after various locations fell through, they resumed plans after signing the Uptown lease earlier this year. The address most recently housed a short-lived outpost of fast-casual Byblos Mediterranean restaurant, which opened in the summer of 2018 after a five-month renovation of what was the Flaming Torch restaurant (destroyed by a fire). The menu of inventive tacos the truck is known for featuring proteins like BBQ pork, brisket, and Korean-style chicken, has been expanded to include vegan and vegetarian-friendly stars like braised greens, potato and poblano, cauliflower, and even “fauxrizo,” or a meatless chorizo substitute. The bigger menu, below, also offers quesadillas, the famous avocado fries, tot nachos, salads, and a full bar. The truck will continue to operate after a break for some maintenance and upgrades; Del Castillo is looking to hire staff for the truck, according to NOLA.com. Taceaux Loceaux the restaurant is serving dinner six days a week for now, with plans to open for lunch and weekend brunch. Check Taceaux Loceaux’s Facebook page for updates on hours." - Clair Lorell

"Taceaux Loceaux, a longtime local taco truck that frequently serves the crowd at Uptown cigar bar and music venue Dos Jefes, will open its first restaurant at 737 Octavia Street. The owners, Alex and Maribeth del Castillo, will mostly stick to the formula that’s made their truck a fixture in town: tacos with BBQ pork, brisket, and Korean-style chicken, and will add popular specials that have been offered over the years. The spot will also have a full bar and will be open six days a week, serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch." - Clair Lorell