Tacos del Cartel’s fusion of Mexican cuisine with New Orleans flair has been offering unique spins on classic dishes since 2020. Built upon a foundational respect for tradition with a fanatical devotion to the finest ingredients and homegrown recipes, Tacos del Cartel’s kitchens are led by the vision and artistic prowess of Chef Atzin Santos, Culinary Director in Gastronomy Development.
Founded by Danny Cruz and Vilexys Salas in 2020, Tacos Del Cartel creates a transformative experience, with every bite crafting a unique sense memory of distinct flavors, emotions, and history only found in Mexico City. Utilizing a specific nixtamalization process for the tortillas and a unique blend of chile pasilla Mixe, chile Costeño, and chile chilhuacle, Chef Santos instills love and flavor into every Tacos Del Cartel dish.
“Tacos Del Cartel is a unique concept, respecting tradition and innovation through the use of modern ingredients and the highest quality ingredients,” says Chef Santos. “Whether we are sourcing ingredients for tortillas or unique chiles, it is important that Tacos Del Cartel always imports ingredients directly from Mexico City or sources from New Orleans directly for an authenticity of flavor that can’t be replicated anywhere else.”
Favorite Sports Team: FC Barcelona
Favorite Movie: The Bourne Identity
Go-To Drink: Straight Mezcal with orange and worm salt
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