The Best Mexican Restaurants in Amsterdam
Anyone searching for tasty Mexican food in Amsterdam should definitely check the following awesome restaurants. These excellent eateries serve a wide array of Mexican specialities, ranging from super filling burritos to slow-cooked, cochinita pibil.
Salsa Shop
Restaurant, Mexican
Taqueria Tacobar
Restaurant, Dutch
Chiapas Taco Cartel
Restaurant, Mexican, Dutch
As its name suggests this taco restaurant on Van Woustraat draws heavily from Chiapas cuisine and serves many meals that originate from this south-western Mexican state. Aside from delicious, well-balanced tacos, Chiapas Taco Cartel also serves several burrito based dishes and three types of rice bowls.
Burrito Maker
Restaurant, Mexican, Dutch
Looking for something quick, easy and filling? Then make sure to check out Burrito Maker on Haarlermerplein. This cosy canteen makes some of the best burritos in town and stuff their creations with fresh, hearty ingredients like grilled aubergine, black beans and streaky bacon. While most customers order takeout from Burtito Maker, there is a small seating area inside the canteen that’s big enough for small groups.
Kriterion
Restaurant, Mexican
Even though it doesn’t really qualify as a Mexican restaurant it is worth mentioning Kriterion as this student-run arthouse cinema hosts Taco Tuesday every week. At these very affordable evenings guests can choose between several tasty €2 tacos then head over to one of Kriterion’s screening rooms to catch a movie.
Calle Ocho
Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Cocktails
Mexico Boulevard
Restaurant, Mexican, Seafood
Aside from smaller dishes like tacos, quesadilla and enchiladas, Mexico Boulevard also serves an impressive variety of mouthwatering main courses based on authentic Mexican recipes. These hearty, larger dishes include several meals that revolve around slow-cooked meat as well as spicy seafood dishes.
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