Velvet Cactus is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

1. Velvet Cactus

8.2
6300 Argonne Blvd (at Argonne Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews

Renee F.Renee Ferrera: The best Salsa.

Katie R.Katie R: Great salsa and chips! They serve the salsa warm

V N.V NOLA: Avoid on busy weekend nights. Too crowded and the acoustics inside are terrible. But the salsa is awesome and the burritos are good!

Pepper Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

2. Pepper Palace

8.0
835 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
Gourmet Store · French Quarter · 27 tips and reviews

Heather L.Heather Liu: Sample the spicy sauces and salsas

MegMeg: They have a massive selection of hot sauces and salsas!

Edwardius M.Edwardius M.: You can sample just about everything, from fruit infused salsa and hot sauces to super hot ghost pepper sauce(signed waiver of consent required)!

El Gato Negro is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

3. El Gato Negro

7.5
81 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 59 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason S: The salsa is awesome!!!

Craig TrentecostaCraig Trentecosta: Awesome place... First round of chips n salsa r freeee

Jeremy S.Jeremy S.: $1 extra for each taco topping and $1.75 for more salsa?! This place really nickel and dimes you.

Juan's Flying Burrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

4. Juan's Flying Burrito

7.9
515 Baronne St (Poydras Street), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Business District · 22 tips and reviews

Nicholas A.Nicholas Abrahamson: Fantastic food. Salsa is awesome a little spicy and fresh. Margaritas are equally just as tasty!!

Sunil S.Sunil Subramanian: Get the trio (guac, salsa, queso,chips). I had the flying burrito that had shrimp, chicken and steak. It was pretty good. It's a casual place but not as casual as chipotle.

Emily C.Emily Cooney: Wet Vegan smothered burrito. Good Tofu, and great salsa but the Guac wasn't very good.

Juan's Flying Burrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

5. Juan's Flying Burrito

8.5
2018 Magazine St (at Saint Andrew), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 115 tips and reviews

Paula D.Paula DuPont: Don't eat the Supergreen! Vegans, stick to the chips and salsa.

Amy S.Amy Shelburn-Zarins: Try the Chips and Salsa

Feed Me GoodFeed Me Good: Got my free chips and salsa on my 3rd check-in. The salsa here is killer.

Johnny Sanchez is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

6. Johnny Sanchez

8.5
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Taco Restaurant · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn R.Kaitlyn Reed: Aarón Sánchez, Iron Chef, co-owns this restaurant. Interior is beautiful and fun. They have veggie friendly options, great chips and salsa + delicious margs.

Jenny M.Jenny Maurer: Had the yellow find tuna salad with Serrano peppers. Was awesome! Serrano pepper vinegaette was so good

Justin L.Justin Leu: They basically giving away wings during happy hour on Tuesdays

Santa Fe is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

7. Santa Fe

8.1
3201 Esplanade Ave (Mystery Street), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairgrounds · 32 tips and reviews

Katie P.Katie Pitre: Margaritas, salsa, and live music on weekends.

Jennifer P.Jennifer Pomrenke: Margaritas, salsa, brunch

David A.David Armond: Everyone recommends the margarita's which are awesome - but try the mussels which are in a chorizo sauce. Mmmmmm!

Felipe's Mexican Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

8. Felipe's Mexican Taqueria

8.0
6215 S Miro St, New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Marleyville - Fontainbleau · 43 tips and reviews

Daniel F.Daniel Fletcher: Chicken Super Burrito w salsa, lettuce and sour cream. $5.

Kellen T.Kellen Thompson: Carnitas (pork) quesadilla w/ rice, black beans, salsa, cilantro, jalapenos and red sauce!!!

Erin C.Erin C: Favorite cheap place for Baja style tacos. Pretty good drinks too

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

9. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant

7.7
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Michael U.Michael Upole: This is a cool bar. The servers are all pretty nice and attentive. The chips and salsa were good! I recommend the chicken sandwich... It was good!

Kim K.Kim Kierstead: Chips and salsa are homemade and delish! Mexican food is legit!!

Leah B.Leah Boulet: Inexpensive and delicious! Ate here frequently

Superior Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

10. Superior Grill

7.8
3636 Saint Charles Ave (at Antonine St.), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Touro · 83 tips and reviews

Carolyn S.Carolyn S.: The chips and salsa are addictive. I could go for a margarita right now.

Jason B.Jason Briggs: great margaritas and i love the salsa here

April M.April Mayfield: Everything here is so good! Cheese dip, salsa, enchiladas, etc.

El Gato Negro is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

11. El Gato Negro

8.7
300 Harrison Ave (at Milne Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

Bonnie R.Bonnie R: Warm tortilla chips and salsa complementary!! WooHoo!

rhea s.rhea sunshine: If you drink a lot of margaritas & plan to go back, which you will cuz the margaritas are delicious, ask about the go cup option!

Rendell J.Rendell Jones: Table side guacamole! The best ever!!!!!

Rum House is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

12. Rum House

8.8
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews

Caitlin B.Caitlin Balsam: Mango Salsa definitely rules.

Eva S.Eva Smith: Try the fire roasted salsa

MissyMissy: The trifecta is a good deal. Calypso and Brisket are my fav. The jerk chicken is pretty good too.

Pêche is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

13. Pêche

9.3
800 Magazine St (Julia), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 204 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Claxton: The fried bread is amaze. We had the tuna dip (really good), the shrimp noodles (great) and the redfish with salsa verde (awesome) with a side of Brussels and the pineapple rum cake. #yum

LaurenLauren: Crudo & raw bar specials. Hush puppies. Fried bread. Fish dip. It's all delicious.

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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

14. Felipe's Mexican Taqueria

8.0
301 N Peters St (at Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 89 tips and reviews

Lane R.Lane Rettig: Check out the collection of salsas. The chipotle salsa and chipotle onions are amazing.

Danielle N.Danielle Neufeld: Surprisingly good burritos. Chipotle style where you choose ingredients as they make your burrito. $4 burritos is a deal! I've lived in San Diego and know the good stuff- this place holds up!

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Tito's Ceviche And Pisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Salsa in New Orleans.

15. Tito's Ceviche And Pisco

8.6
5015 Magazine St (Robert), New Orleans, LA
Peruvian Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 1 tip

C S.C S: Great ceviche and soft shell crab. Amazing selection of delicious pisco cocktails.