Best Mexican Food and Margaritas in Baton Rouge

If your love language is chips, queso, and a salt-rimmed margarita, you’re in the right place. Whether you're chasing Taco Tuesday deals, craving a casual night out, or just need a frozen marg to survive the Louisiana heat, Baton Rouge has you covered.

From everyday indulgences to festive celebrations like Cinco de Mayo and beyond, here’s where to find the best Mexican spots and margaritas in the city — lime wedge optional, good vibes guaranteed.

Aztecas Mexican Cuisine

Conveniently located in downtown Baton Rouge, Aztecas is a popular Mexican spot, and believe us – the seared tuna tacos with mango salsa are incredible!

Barracuda Taco Stand

You may have heard of a beer garden, but have you ever heard of a margarita garden? Located in Mid City at D's Garden Center, this taco stand is becoming a crowd favorite in Baton Rouge for its bites and margaritas!

Blue Corn Modern Mexican

Blue Corn Modern Mexican is known for its upscale authentic Mexican dishes, as well as an extensive selection of tequila. Blue Corn also offers indoor and outdoor seating and a modernized ambiance.

Blue Iguana

Blue Iguana serves up a different drink or food special every day of the week, making it your go-to spot for mouthwatering margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine. With a vibrant atmosphere and flavorful dishes, it’s the perfect place to unwind any day of the week.

Jovi's Tacos

With house-made tortillas, small-batch salsa and margaritas made from fresh-squeezed limes, JoVi's Tacos's fresh ingredients make it a favorite here in Baton Rouge.

La Carreta

La Carreta is another hotspot that makes locals' lists of best Mexican restaurants, year after year. Whether you choose to dine at the Mid City location or the Bluebonnet location, your food is sure to be packed with flavor!

Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine

Mestizo consistently ranks in the top 3 places in Baton Rouge for Mexican food and margaritas. Particularly for its Louisiana flair and Cajun twists on Mexican classics, this restaurant is beloved by visitors and locals alike!

Superior Grill

The Best of 225 Awards have spoken, and Superior is superior (sorry, we had to). The famous hot spots take the top spots for best Mexican food AND best happy hour in Baton Rouge. Best of all, there are two locations – one in Mid City and one on Highland Road.

Tio Javi’s Mexican Restaurant

Tio Javi's has THE BEST house-made soft tortillas and some of the best margaritas you can find! For our avocado lovers out there, you can also order guacamole to be made right at your table.

Zippy’s Burritos Tacos & More

Their outdoor sign always has a witty statement on it, and Zippy's food has just as much attitude!

Other Places to get Mexican Food and Margaritas:

See what these Baton Rouge Mexican restaurants are doing for Cinco de Mayo and catch a live band, drink specials and more during this holiday in Baton Rouge.

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Tamaria Williams

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Meet Tamaria Williams, Visit Baton Rouge's Digital Content Manager. Originally from Haynesville, Louisiana, she's a true north Louisianian with a love for promoting Louisiana's Capital City. When she's not busy marketing Baton Rouge, she is savoring every bite of Baton Rouge's culinary scene on her foodie Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/onthegeauxinbr/ She loves exploring new restaurants, attending festivals, traveling to new destinations to check off her bucket list, and capturing the beauty of Baton Rouge, one Instagram post at a time. Connect with her on Linkedin to chat more!