All meals come with your choice of six signature salsas, ranging in intensity from the Rollin' Roasted Tomato to the Fiery Yellow Habanero, which comes with a warning - and for very good reason. Pick up a burrito, salad, burrito bowl or three tacos to take-away or for delivery from their growing army of locations in Amsterdam. With the aim of setting new standards in fast food ('good food, fast' is their motto), Salsa Shop serves up freshly made Mexican and Tex-Mex meals using the most natural ingredients available. At the Nieuwmarkt location you'll find their taquería, serving up 14 different types of tacos including camarones a la diabla using spicy prawns or the toluca showcasing cactus. The extensive menu is packed with variations on famous dishes such as enchiladas and tacos, whilst more adventurous eaters can try out lesser-known specialties such as cochinita pibil - a slow-roasted pork stew of Mayan origin from the Yucatán. Still hungry? The raw beef tostada with chilli oil, avocado mayo and crispy leeks is tasty and the roasted cauliflower with beetroot mole is an interesting take on tradition Los Pilonesįounded 20 years ago by three Mexican brothers, you know you're getting the real deal at Los Pilones. Start with the pumpkin seed paté with habanero chillies and crudité before indulging in the meltingly tender pork confit, served with raw onion, coriander, black beans, salsa verde and soft tortillas. It’s a vibrant spot with cool vibes, décor that would sit comfortably in trendy Tulum, and seasonal plates. Restaurant Fionaįiona is a new eatery inspired by Mexico’s most famous female chef, Zahie Téllez, who oversaw the menu here. Wash all this down with a smokey paloma (made with mezcal) or some Mexican beers to really get into the fiesta spirit. We'd recommend starting with the pulpo and carnitas tacos - all wrapped in soft, hand-pressed tortillas. Describing itself as a next-generation taqueria, this friendly neighbourhood eatery was inspired by the bold flavours of the streets and markets of Mexico. What started as a BBQ with friends in the park before moving on to pop-up events across the city, MasMais has now found a permanent spot in Bos en Lommer. The cocktail menu is equally exceptional, with micheladas, mezcals and margaritas giving alliteration a good name. Highlights at Bacalar include the taco de pulpo, delicious fried octopus on a bed of ground peanuts, beans and soft purple tortilla or the black pudding tacos paired with mango and a habanero salsa. Inside, the dim lighting and eclectic furniture add to the pop-up bohemian vibe that is typical of Amsterdam Noord, brightened by the friendly and dedicated staff. Tacos and tostadas tear out of the kitchen at this hip taqueria located in a former parking garage. Whilst Coba is one of the pricier Mexican establishments in town, you'll be remembering how good the meal was months after your visit. The menu features a daring array of tacos and tostadas: one tortilla is stuffed with soft-cooked pork neck and grilled pineapple, and another contains octopus, brown beans and peanuts. Indulge in sublime small plates and intriguing tequilas in the cheerful, unpolished interiors complete with wicker stools and cactuses positioned here and there. But if that option is not available to you right now, the salsas at Coba Taqueria reach out-of-this-world levels of complexity and the margaritas always get the party started. You haven’t tasted proper Mexican cuisine until you’ve been to. On warm evenings, mezcals, margaritas, micheladas and bottles of Modelo beer fly off the bar onto the lively outdoor terrace - we'd recommend reserving a spot if the sun is out. They also host a brunch event on Sundays - think huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, and some of the best bloody marys in town - as DJs spin funky tunes. At Local Dealer, the tacos are filled up with everything from carne asada (grilled steak) to barbacoa lamb or Holy Pastor (their delicious vegan option with grilled pineapple). This colourful and casual diner on the Dappermarkt has a straight-to-the-point concept, serving tacos, ceviche and antojitos (little snacks) to the salsa-craving people of Amsterdam-Oost. The cocktail list pairs perfectly with the food - we can stop banging on about the ice-cold granita made with mezcal, lime and ginger. Tuck into margarita sours and superb jackfruit tacos at this lively plant-based restaurant that was recently installed on Westerstraat, Madre offers a fine selection of delicious comfort food dishes including mushroom quesadillas made with shiitake and truffle oil, cauliflower tacos smothered in chipotle sauce and zingy salads with mega helpings of avocado.
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