Pines Road Perfection: Discover Shreveport’s New Go-To for Authentic Tacos

Okay, so my hunt for the best tacos in Shreveport-Bossier is never-ending. Ever since I moved here, my diet involves hitting at least two different taco spots every week. But there's one kind of taco I swore I was totally over: the birria taco.

Honestly, the birria craze has been huge in Shreveport for a while now, but most of them just tasted... meh. They were low on flavor. So, I just stopped ordering them altogether. I mean, there are so many other delicious tacos in town, why limit myself, right?

But then, my friend swore the search was over after just one bite of a birria taco from this little takeout place. "This might be the best taco in town," she said, passing it over. This little hole-in-the-wall spot on Pines Road in Shreveport just might have perfected the birria taco. My mind is officially changed.

Walking into Nestor's Mexican Restaurant, you might initially wonder where everyone sits, there are only four tables. If you're eager to dine in, you might even have to politely ask a solo diner to share their table. However, most of Nestor's clientele have their pickup routine perfected: call ahead, and your order is ready the moment you arrive.

It's not just the birria tacos; I also crave a delicious pork roast in green sauce, so I ordered the Carne de Puerco en Salsa Verde, which was phenomenal. The best part for me? This eatery makes its corn tortillas fresh daily, making it only the third place in town to do so. If you love authentic Mexican food and can enjoy it at the office, this spot is perfect for pickup. Otherwise, you might make a new friend by sharing one of their few tables.

Nestor's Mexican Take Out Restaurant is located at 7621 Pines Rd, Shreveport, LA.