Walked in with a party of 5 Americans. The restaurant was mostly empty with plenty of tables open. We were asked if we had a reservation to which we said no. After deciding on the restaurant across the street, we watched for 2 hours, the restaurant stayed empty the entire time. read more

It has taken me a lot of experimenting with this and the chain's other locations to decide that it's just not for me. I get that most of it is because there's only so much you could do with salsa and veggies if you don't eat meat at a Mexican restaurant. But, there has to be something! The vegetables have a weird flavor/smell that gets stronger as your food gets colder. The chips aren't fresh, almost too salty, and somewhat expensive. The black sauce in some of their dishes is almost too pungent to smell, much less eat. In fact, even though we packed up a 'mistake dish' to try again at home, we couldn't. It is a wonderful place to chat with friends, provided you can get a table. Yes, it gets crowded. But food, maybe not. read more

One of the best mexican restaurants i've ever been. The staff was very friendly and fast. Reservation is a must!!! We tried the beef taco with cheese and it was very tasty. To drink we had strawberry margaritha, very delicious too. If you feel like mexican food give it a try ... read more

Of all places, I never would have imagined finding good Mexican food in Europe. However, the food here was very delicious! And the margaritas were good, too. Kudos to them. I also liked how they explained on their menu what certain foods/ingredients are (like mole), which is great if you don't know what's in it. read more

Touristy kind of place. Played the worst in latin music. I think something other than La Bamba would work. The tacos I had we're cool though I had to construct them myself. Can't use the wifi unless you let them login through your facebook account. I wouldnt return read more

When I travel overseas, I always enjoy eating out with new friends. I especially love going to their favorite eating establishments.. learning what locals enjoy is one way to really get to know a country. When those locals want to go to a mexican restaurant.. and you're in europe.. well.. I usually just remind myself it's about the experience of being in a new place and settle down for some mediocre mexican food. However.. this time was different! While in Amsterdam I went to Los Pilones with a few of my new local friends here, and the food was really quite good! It was more authentic mexican than tex-mex (yay!!!). I had a few margaritas.. which were GREAT. Not too sweet, good proportion, and they didn't even ask if I wanted it blended (one of the hallmarks of a BAD margarita.. blended and sweet. blech). The meal was also well prepared.. I had something similar to fajitas, but a bit smaller and fewer accompaniments. Everything tasted great. At the end of the meal, we received free shots of some Reposado tequila since one of our table members mentioned he wasn't a huge fan of tequila.. they wanted to prove that all tequila isn't "sh*t". :) This was smooth and nice.. a good sipping tequila. We ended up closing the place out. Always a good sign. :) read more

This is a local Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood, outside of the touristy places. The food and drinks are good. I ordered a margarita and was surprised ... they gave me the glass and what didn't fit in a separate glass. I ordered the steak tacos and they were delicious! I will go back! The restaurant was full and lively on a Monday night! read more

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We waited on a nacho appetizer for 45 minutes. Tried to get the tab and they said nachos are coming...they finally did and they were OK but not really worth the wait. We were also going to order more but from the slow service we decided to move on and go somewhere else. Really wanted to like this place as the staff was super nice but very inattentive and seemed to forget about us. read more

A delicious Mexican restaurant, I would recommend the nachos! The atmosphere was cozy and well designed. The staff were polite and good, menus offered 4 tacos for €18.50! Great food. read more

The Limon Margaritas are on the rocks. The Mango is a blended frozen and very good. They even give you a "mini' pitcher of the extra margarita that came out of the blender. The guacamole comes with most of the main dishes and is made in house. The steak and the shrimp tacos were very good. The shrimp tacos are very spicy. I like spicy so it was great. The chips were the only thing in the whole place that were not made from scratch. You could tell they were out of a bag, but did not matter. Very cool atmosphere and decor. Glad we tried it and highly recommend. read more

Los Pilones is a simple Mexican restaurant with great food and a bar-style atmosphere that delivers exactly what you would expect from a Mexican. Good, honest food - tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, tacos and enchiladas. In a Mexican style interior with small tables, beach and palm tree motives, Inca symbols and Corona and Tecate commercials. Los Pilones has a good selection of Mexican beers, including Tecate, Pacifico, Negra Modelo, or XX. They also do the classic cocktails such as Margaritas and Daiquiris. And offer a fantastic selection of Tequilas including rare aged ones. Los Pilones is located near Leidseplein and is a welcome change from the many touristy places in the area charging lots of money for bad food. They have has been around since 2001. Make sure you make a reservation - Los Pilones can get very busy even on a school night. read more

Nice location in a quiet side street. Nice indoor and outdoor seating, generally great decor. We decided to share a range of entrees, all of which were good size and quality. The staff were super friendly and a couple of pina coladas later, we left full of food and happy. There was a family at the table next to us, so the place is definitely also child friendly. read more

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Enchilada is very good. Spicy shrimp taco was one of the favourites in the table. The service was nice and they followed upon all our requests in a kind manner. read more

The food wasn't good. Enchiladas were very sour and meat was tasteless. Price was too high comparing to what we got.

Great food, the margaritas are strong & well made. Started by some brothers from Mexico so the attention to detail is good. The service is okay, but not bad. Healthy/ fresh food. read more

I've come to the conclusion that you just can't get good Mexican food in Europe. Just ISN'T gonna happen. Our server who herself was from Mexico explained that the owners and cooks were indeed from Mexico as well. It doesn't show in the food. Part of the problem my dining partner and I concluded was they can't get the ingredients they need in Amsterdam (server told us as much). The only tortillas they could source were silver dollar size...so why wouldn't you make your own?!?!? But all in all it was ok...ish. Expensive. Margarita's were drinkable. But then again I'm spoiled living in Chicago surrounded by outstanding Mexican food.... read more

I love mexican food, so I had to check out this restaurant. I made some not-so-good experiences in Rotterdam last year, so I didn't expect to much. But this one really impressed me. We went there with a real Mexican, so we had a first-hand opinion about the authenticity. I really like the beef tacos with cheese, and of course the margaritas. You get three flavours, lemon, strawberry and mango, and all three are really good. read more

I just happened to walk by on my way to somewhere else and thought I'd stop in on my way back. The patrons that were sitting at the outside tables looked as though they were enjoying their meals and the food looked good to me also. When I came back I got an outside table and ordered a lime margarita. It was as tasty as my waitress looked and she brought along chips and salsa to munch on while I sipped my margarita. The dish I ordered was the pork that came with rice, beans and corn tortillas. I sampled each of the three bottled sauces on the table and concluded that the habanero was the hottest and most flavorful. It was a leisurely meal in a cozy place. It wasn't near as busy when I went around six on a monday. The meal, the margarita, the service and the restaurant were all good enough for me to want to stop in again. The owner/chefs are mexican and their food is as near to authentic as they can get it. They're also dog friendly. read more

Los Pilones - Mexican Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

No. No. No. Lo siento, but this is not authentic Mexican food - or anything close to it. I feel bad giving two stars to a restaurant with friendly and responsive wait staff (which this place has), but I was so annoyed with the experience that my boyfriend and I got in a fight and he vowed to never go to Mexican food with me in Amsterdam ever again. First, they serve cold, dry, store bought corn tortilla chips and a little tiny mini pitcher of pico de gallo upon arrival. The chips are gross and the pico is difficult to reach because the pitcher's opening is small. They have a mini spoon to dish it out, but that really only makes sense when you have a salsa, not a chunky pico It was also flavorless and could use a dash of salt. We had the chile relleno quesadilla and guac appetizers - the chile itself was pretty good, as was the cheese, but the tortilla of the quesadilla was really dry. The guac was fresh, so that was good. I was craving tacos, so I got the chicken tacos (street tacos style with onions and cilantro) and they were absurdly expensive - in Mexico and California you can get tacos for a buck or two each. This plate was 18 euros for four - no side of beans - which I would have happily paid if they were good. The portion was huge but the chicken seasoning tasted more like curry to me than Mexican spice. My boyfriend got the gringo food flautas, which were actually fine, but that was because they were fried and its hard to mess up something fried and covered in sour cream and cheese. The prices are highway robbery. I am in total disbelief of all the people who claim to be from Mexico saying this is authentic and tasty food. Maybe they are drunk on tequila. read more

Everyone seems to rage that this is the best Mexican in Amsterdam...What a terrifying thought. I'll second the "average at best" another reviewer offered up, and heartily so. Unfortunately, average in Amsterdam is not average in the States. It will suffice, but don't go into it looking for something authentic or even tasty. Hard to find a decent margarita, but even if they aren't great here, the booze helps drown out your craving for real Mexican fare. read more

It was one of the best Mexican food I have had in a while. Loved the place and the waitress was very good too.

The best Mexican I've had in Europe since leaving L.A.! Great margaritas, guacamole was ok, fish tacos were amazing! Small place but seemed to be able to serve a fairly full restaurant efficiently. It's not quite Mexico but it is as close as it gets over here. read more

Great margaritas, but the food and service are average at best. Make this a Saturday late afternoon margarita stop as you stroll the Jordaan. read more

The food is good. The atmosphere is fun, with dark lighting and a low key vibe. During our meal some spontaneous dancing erupted towards the far end of the bar. The margaritas are a bit weak but if you ask for an extra shot of tequila they were happy to oblige! read more

Authentic Mexican food with an authentic atmosphere. If you're looking for good Mexican dishes, don't look any further. Get the enchiladas verdes with a corona and you'd think you're in Mexico city. Add the piña colada and you'll never leave. read more

Finding Mexican food while traveling Europe proves to be a pretty difficult task, and if you do find a place, it's generally not pretty good. I was in Amsterdam for my birthday, it was a cold Friday night in January, it was raining, and every place where we tried to eat was booked for the evening...until we stumbled upon this little gem. I was very hesitant to eat here because I've only had one good experience with Mexican food, and that was in London; however, since everywhere else was booked and it was cold and I was wet, we tried our luck. I'm so glad we did! This place has some of the best Mexican food I've eaten (and I've lived in both Florida and California). It's more authentic Mexican food than Tex-Mex. They also have really good margaritas. If you're traveling Europe and craving Mexican food, I really recommend trying this place out. You won't regret it. read more

This review is solely based on the food (not service or ambiance). This is by the far the worst Mexican I've ever had in my life. Why? The guacamole was bland. How do you mess up guacamole? I don't even know if there was cilantro or lime in the guacamole. The tomatoes picked for the salsa were awfully mushy and without flavor. I ordered pork tacos and was imagining a slowly roasted pork that's tender on the inside with some crispy pieces on the outside but I got tough pieces of tiny chopped up pork tenderloin. The refried black beans tasted like dirt, and lastly, the margaritas are the kind that you get in a touristy area in the USA (the slushy kind). I would rather go to Taco Bell over this place. read more

I've walked by this restaurant before on a prior trip to Amsterdam and am so glad that by chance we walked by it last night. Their food is delicious ! And their margaritas are so good! I loved my mango margarita and the lemon one was also good. The food definitely has some kick to it, if you like it. I had the chicken tostadas and they were very yummy. The portions are big too. read more

Nice authentic mexican food. Dont come here for american style mexican food. The decor is really awesome and I love the bar! They have great cocktails as well! read more

This is a small chain of Mexican restaurants in Amsterdam. It has consistently good food and GREAT COCKTAILS! Even been told by a friend from Mexico it's quite authentic. read more

Every time I go to London or travel with my UK buddy Russ, we search for good Mexican food... I've been to many marginal places in London with him... A terrible place in the Czech Republic, an okay place in Scotland and then Los Pilones in Amsterdam. Let me say that this place is tasty and authentic. By far my best experience outside of Mexico, California or Arizona. I highly recommend this place if you are craving Mexican food in Amsterdam. read more

Great location on a more quiet street and good salsa for being in Europe. I had the verde chicken enchiladas and they were good. They came out a bit differently than you would get in the U.S. Also, had a strawberry margarita and I think it gave me a sugar high for a bit.... read more

Best ceasar salad in Amsterdam. Great food. Great service. You can sit outside. I also love all of the mexican breakfast items. Its my every weekend go to spot! read more

I have been here a couple of times last year and the year before and it has been a good experience in terms of food, service etc. However, I was very disappointed recently when I revisited with high expectations. The food and service quality has decreased immensely. They have a spicy tuna dip which has been an all time favorite of mine and when I ordered it this time - I got the cold dip and the tortilla chips & nachos in the same basket - the nachos were all soggy with the dip in no time. The drinks were good but the service was awful. We had to ask or call for attention each time even though we were the only ones in the entire restaurant. Am i going back here? I don't think so. read more

Stumbled into this place in middle of Canal area. Wasn't expecting much. Mexican food here? Very surprised. Had Chicken Mole and it was fantastic. Big portion and really authentic. Mole is not easy to make right. Nice job. Large tequila selection and great atmosphere. read more

I am mexican and i can say that is the best place in Amsterdam to have like a decent Mexican meal! And they have Mexican beer! It was so good! The sauces were amazing! read more

i'm glad i made a reservation for friday night. it was packed and the place is tiny but with lots of ambiance. after having read some of the other reviews i knew i had to try a lime margarita. i'll say it lived up to the hype! lots of fresh lime but an extra dash of tequilla would have made it perfect. you get three salsas at your table for the chips that come gratis (like every mexican restaurant should do). we had the nachos as an appetizer and i'm soo glad they didn't skimp on the cheese. i've been reading about a lot of restaurants in amsterdam that skimp on the cheese, but i guess that's just not a very "dutch" thing to do..load on the cheese? the only reason i'm not giving this place a 5 star is because i've been searching for that perfect TACQUERIA style taco with the grilled corn tortillas, onions, cilantro and grilled meat. i had the enchiladas only because i saw a taco plate come out and it wasn't what i was looking for. the enchiladas had very good quality white chicken in it but i kinda wished it had a little dark meat also. my boyfriend had a grilled beef dish (forgot the name) which was nicely flavored. the rice and beans that came with the dish were great! i definitely want to go back and try some more. last thing... maybe it's because i'm getting old??? but the music (which was great) was just a tad bit too loud for me. oh and i also thought the service was great. so nice to find great customer service in holland!!! read more

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Go for the great margaritas. If you grew up in LA or around loads of Mexicans skip the food. I understand that this is better than Taco Mundo (truly the worst food I've ever had) but it just doesn't measure up to the average LA shit-hole taco shop or my grandfather's home cooking. read more

Probably the best Mexican food we had in Amsterdam so far. The lime margaritas were so good and huge. We definitely would come back and try more things. read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. They take reservations. The food and drinks were delicious. The service was great. Highly recommend.