Really now, Germany? I should've probably known better than to get a burrito in this country…read morewithout doing extensive Yelp research beforehand, because döner is definitely king here. And if the döner joints on every corner didn't tip me off, the fact that the burrito I got at Taquería Ta'Cabrón looked more like a döner or some sad wrap with a dollop of salsa on it definitely did. Maybe the quesadillas or margaritas are passable, but my burrito was so pathetically wrapped that I've sworn off a return visit. In other words, everyone knows that a burrito's ingredients should at least be completely enclosed inside the tortilla... or whatever inauthentic tortilla substitute you end up using. C'mon, Ta'Cabrón. No partial credit. Because of the poor construction, the ingredients were poorly distributed throughout the entire burrito and each bite was a bland surprise. At €7.20, it's a bit pricier than a burrito at Dolores, but I'd go to Dolores over Ta'Cabrón any day.

was excited to try this place after 4 weeks in berlin and very little international cuisine…read more i showed up an hour before closing on a weeknight and was told they already closed? there were ppl inside still eating meals but whatever, that's disappointing tried again tonight i gotta say they are really living up to their name! they ask that you order at the counter, then sit and eat, then come back to the counter to pay?! never seen this before anywhere. why does everyone have to line up twice? that just slows your service down double. oh and the cashier is also the bartender so if you order drinks that will also slow down the line. i wait 10 mins to start placing my order and after i order the crispy tacos he quotes me 45 mins. okayyyy then i order the second item and he straight up refuses- he says that it'll take forever and they can't tonight. mind you there's not a single customer sitting inside and there are a few open tables outside they are obviously struggling to serve a half empty restaurant and for that reason i feel bad for their employees. they obviously need help and to reexamine the way ppl are served. the dishes i did see coming out of the kitchen were just room service quality mexican food. not worth the aggravation of trying to be served; on to the next!

From the owner: Mexikanische Gerichte und saftige steaksread more

From the owner: Man sagt, dass inmitten von Eseln die Zeit langsamer vergeht. Doch was passiert, wenn sich ein Esel…read moreund ein Affe aus der Großstadt zusammentun? Burro und Mono sind zurück, um in der Street Food Szene aufzuräumen. Mit dem ersten "nicht-authentisch-mexikanischem" Street Food Konzept der Welt zeigen sie euch was es mit dem Club del Burro auf sich hat: Wieder heißt es all ihre Liebe und Kreativität in ihre Arbeit zu stecken.

Some of the better mexican food that I've had in germany. The portions are large and the flavors…read morestrong. The spice levels are not as strong as what I'm used to in the US - would get extra spicy next time.

I am a SF Burrito snob. For many decades. As a novelty, I've had mission burritos all over the…read moreglobe. Usually, especially Before Chipotle, local takes were fun & often strange - like the gouda & curried chicken burrito in Holland, 1996. But the Germans ... they don't mess around. 2018 I was astonished accidently finding "SF Burrito Company" in Köln. My brain blew a fuse. And the burritos were absolutely outstanding in every possible way. Went there dozens or times. Took my first born there, who was raised on Bay Area burritos. Wow! Then I learned SF taquerias were all over Deutschland. Maybe I should relocate ... Sadly, SF Burrito Co in Köln did not survive Covid. But cologne has other taquerias making magnificent burritos (to be reviewed later). I'd spotted Berlin's Dolores on previous trips but had not tried for a variety of reasons. Enter 2024 and in town with my youngest son (also raised on burritos). I was so excited to try Dolores. But truly saddened by the food experience. I grade burritos on a local curve. And by German standard, Dolores gets 3 stars max. It's basically blander than Chipotle. I'm so let down by the experience, I can't even describe it. I'll start either the Quesadilla as my burrito PTSD is just too strong to reflect on it. The chicken quesadilla was awful. Chicken and tortilla texture felt as if they were both prepared in a microwave. Rubbery chicken that was extremely dry inside. Zero crispness to the tortilla. Next to no cheese. And way too much cilantro on the chicken. And a side of mushy pico de gallo. I'm almost crying in shame reflecting on what a quesadilla from the Mission is compared to this. Ugh. The burrito. Got their house Pork special. Said it was Carnitas. For some reason, it took over 15 minutes to get to us - not a problem but bizarre as they had a burrito assembly line running. Anyway, it was very flabby in construction. No tension in the tortilla to hold it together. And the tortilla was mushy. Not properly steamed or crisped on the grill. The pork was very nice. A highly spiced pulled pork. Definitely not anything like carnitas. I do not believe it was fried or braised. A very low proportion of meat to rice. And the rice ... way too much Cilantro. Texture OK. But soapy cilantro from the rice practically overpowered the pork. Beans - refried which was a nice surprise. They were pretty OK . No cheese. A tiny amount of sour cream. Had a hot salsa in it. But was hardly noticeable and not even hot. Basically, a burrito that was a so-so copy of Qdoba or Chipotle. So sad. So very sad. The dining experience - the place was packed on a beautiful Saturday. A Line spilling out to the street. Nowhere to sit inside or outside. It was wonderful seeing so many couples and families enjoy an SF burrito experience ... I am thankful or this.

The next time I orgasm, I might scream BURRITO WINDOOOOOOOWWW!!!!!…read more This is the best burrito I've ever had, and I've realistically had around 250 burritos in the last year alone. Get the "easy chicken" with guacamole, and make it *spicy* (not "medium" - tho to be fair I haven't tried it here)

Basic fare, with some taste and ok for the price. Certainly better than most of the tasteless…read morefake-mex around town but nothing amazing. The guy is not so friendly, and can even be quite rude. Just remember it's a window.

This is not actually Mexican food. I'm not sure what type of food this is would be described as but…read moreit's definitely not actually Mexican. I think the people making the food have never eaten Mexican food before. It's a little difficult to review the food here because nothing on the menu is actually remotely close to what Mexican food tastes like even though they are calling it a Mexican dish. The service was okay and the ambience was nice. I like the design of the restaurant but I don't think anyone working there has ever experienced or tasted anything from Mexico.

Coming from a California where we eat Mexican food every week, Machete made the top of my best…read moreburritos list. I am vegan, so it's always hard to find good options. This place blew my mind! I ordered the black mamba and it was so so so good! The service was great and the workers were so helpful and kind! I would recommend to anyone to check them out!

I've been craving a good burrito lately, and when I found out that there was a place in Berlin…read morebetter than Delores, I figuerd I'd give it a go. Especially when I found out they take credit cards as almost nobody else in Berlin does! The burrito didn't blow me away, but it was pretty damn good. I needed more kick, so I asked the girl working about the hot sauce on the counter. She warned me how hot it was, and mixed it with some salsa for me. I thought she was just being a typical European afraid of true spices, but no, this thing kicked my ass. By the end of the burrito I was sweating. Had a nice espresso too after the meal, which was better than half of the espressos I've had in town. What the burrito lacked was made up for with friendliness from the girl working, so a 4* experience all around.

A small family-owned Mexican restaurant. Food is very flavorful and delicious, and the Margaritas…read moreare excellent. I recommend the Alembre Pastor tacos: flavorful grilled veggies and a bit of melted cheese (€8.50). I recommend the Margaritas with an extra helping of Mezcal (€5.50). The only downside is that the wait-times can be a bit long between ordering food and receiving it. This is due to the small kitchen and how carefully each meal is prepared. I recommend drinking an extra margarita to help you make it through the extra time :-)

The tacos al pastor are superb - really authentic Mexican food straight out of Oaxaca! The mezcal…read moremule was super tasty as well.

I had high hopes for La Lucha after all I'd heard about it, but it did not meet my expectations…read more We made reservations for right when they opened, and initial impressions were good -- they even had a highchair for us like we'd requested. They brought out the tasty shots in the beginning and those were the highlight...so many amazing flavors in them. And they brought out a pineapple juice for our son which was cool too. We were given the "sharing is caring" spiel and then eventually ordered our meals, plus guacamole and chips for an appetizer. Then the food started coming out (slowly), the first surprise being that the portions were super small. Like my husband ordered the "quesadilla" and it came out as two mini taco-sized things. But the ingredients were nice (fig and cheese) and he thought they were OK, though by no means authentic. Next came my friend's fish dish. When a server stopped by to check in later and asked how the food was, I mentioned I'd like my tacos, as I'd been waiting a while. He then asked me with surprise if I hadn't heard the server's "sharing is caring" speech and explained that the food comes out one by one. I told him that's fine but that I'm vegan, so I can't really eat the food my omnivore and vegetarian dining companions ordered. Eventually my food came out and it was nice, but not amazing, qhich seems to be a common theme here. I also had two margaritas which were tasty but I couldn't even taste the alcohol. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I really liked all the smokey flavors in the drinks and food though. The hot sauces were pretty bland by the way, though the "really spicy" one had a nice kick (but was not all that hot to be honest). My companions ordered the two desserts to share (nothing vegan, so I couldn't have them) and they both enjoyed them quite a bit. Overall, I think the food is interesting and fun, but the portion sizes are really small compared to the price. For what you get, it's definitely overpriced, as it's not a fine dining experience. Additionally, the concept of sharing food should be optional because, let's face it, not only do people have different food restrictions, but sometimes people don't want to share their food or eat something they're not in the mood for. I still had a great time because I was in good company, but I would probably not come back here again unless something changed.

The best of the best. Not sure why this place has negative reviews because it is extremely…read moreauthentic and fresh Mexican cuisine. Coming from Southern California I have high expectations for Mexican food and this place not only did not disappoint, but exceeded my expectations. Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious, well curated plates with thoughtful touches. The restaurant as promoted is a modern take on traditional Mexican dishes. The quesadilla is incredible and the tacos, both the steak and pollo asado were great. A must visit restaurant in Berlin!