Best American Street Food joint in Turkey IMO..Almost everything is unique but their burgers are…read moreone of the best in here..Must try everything before deciding your favorite! Cool owners who are interacting with the customers and making feel them like they are at their home comfort..Long live Cross Fingers

THE best spicy mango margarita I've had in my life. It's been 2 months since my trip to Istanbul,…read moreand I'm still dreaming about it. It's so good that's it's dangerous. We stumbled across this place on Yelp through the wonderful reviews, and boy were they spot on. The food was highly flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on busy nights!

I had dinner at Los Altos after someone recommended the restaurant to my girlfriend. The restaurant…read moreis located at the rooftop of a building that is only a short walk away from Galatasaray Lisesi, right in the middle of Istiklal street. The restaurant has a very decent view, but to get a table near the window, you need to reserve. Especially on weekends. Also we went there in early autumn and it was a bit chilly so make sure to bring an extra layer. We tried the mango chilly margarita and it was very good. It accompanied the tacos and enchilada well. For dinner we had the fish taco, the chicken taco with pico de gallo and red enchilada. I assume they make their own tortillas as they were very authentic and almost the same as the ones in Mexico. However the fish, somehow, had a very local, very Turkish taste. I don't know how but it gave the taco a Turk-Mex twist. It was very good, we just didn't get the authentic Mexican taste from the Taco despite the good job they made with the tortilla. The enchilada too was wrapped in a great tasting tortilla. While the meet was a bit dry it was all in all a good enchilada. The service was good, attentive, kind and quick. My problem with other Mexican places in Istanbul was the poor quality of service. Los Altos does not have that problem. I think this could be a good spot for a date, or if you wanna go for something different with friends.

We ordered dinner from Tacofit tonight and I thought it was surprisingly good! My daughter got a…read morebean and cheese burrito (also included rice), but she opted for no onions. I had a veggie taco. I thought the vegetable combination might be a little weird, but it was tasty! Inexpensive and pretty good food. We'll have to stop in to their physical location while here in Istanbul.

Amazing Mexican food! Yes, I ate Mexican food in Turkey. Sue me! (Don't sue me, I have no money)…read more Seats are extremely limited, I think at one time 8-10 ppl can eat simultaneously. Heat lamps are present for those chilly nights if you are sitting outside. Parking isn't terrible since the place doesn't fit to many @ one time, but keep in mind it shares parking with other establishments around it. On to the most important part of this review, the FOOD. The menu is limited, but I don't count that against them. Prices are reasonable and portions are plentiful. I had barbacoa meat (not sure if I spelled this correctly) filled burrito and it was delicious and filling. My brother had the nachos which were huge in portion sizing as well and he gave his approval on them. Everything we ate we found to be delicious. Taste buds are different so I can't speak for yours, but my taste buds enjoyed themselves. Everything is prepared in view of your seat. I thought that was neat. The staff spoke and understood English and we're very friendly. This is definitely a place I will order from or even stop by before I leave Turkey.

I like Çiço. It's a place my good old friend Merve discovered, next to Bir Büçük, but up an…read moreelevator to the top floor. Keep climbing to sit on the terrace, which is nice in winter or summer, but sometimes crowded/full. One of the good things about Çiço is its reasonably priced and wide selection of beer. Another is the fact that you can get a 70ml beer, which is always good. As the restaurant has a sort of Mexican theme, you can even get nachos, which are the best I've had in Istanbul. The menu is a bit pricey here and there, but totally fine for a central and cool place near Istiklal. Go for a bite to eat and a chat with a few friends; a nice place to pre-game and get delicious foods (huuuuge selection).

This place is great for both dinner, beers and desserts! If possible, get a table at the roof top…read moreand enjoy the casual settings with a nice meal or a cold beer. The food is inspired by the Mexican cuisine, and there are plenty to choose from but please save room for the dessert! They have the so far best cheesecake I tried in Istanbul and there are several toppings to choose from. I can highly recommend the Tavuk chili con carne - perfectly spiced! The service is very good, the staff is always helpful and their english is very good.

If you're in Istanbul near Istiklal Caddesi, you have to stop here! This is a unique location that…read moreis a lot of fun to see souvenirs from all over the world. The space is huge! A lot bigger than it looks on the exterior and sprawls over several floors with indoor and outdoor sitting areas. I walked by and was intrigued by the myriad number of mugs and flags displayed. That was a couple years ago. This past summer (July 2022) I had the pleasure of dining here with my daughters. Everything we ate was very good (pizza, fries). What was even better was hearing about how the idea for this place was started by a math teacher and how students are give the opportunity to backpack all over the world and bring souvenirs back to be displayed. This spot is also awarded a white oleander award. Check out my videos!

This is such a cool concept and the decor is reason enough to stop and take a look inside this…read morefunky bar! It's location has great views on the top floor, and they also have several board games to check out. The beer selection is massive, hard to choose as I wanted to try a little bit of everything! I am so glad a local showed me this hidden gem, definitely a memorable experience during my time in this beautiful city!

Montreal Cafe is one of the most randomly awesome and awesomely random bars, ever. EVER. Let's…read morediscuss. 1. It is a Canadian themed bar in the middle of Taksim. 2. The owners' think American bourbon and Mexican tequila are Canadian liquors and stock 90% of the bar with it. This is perfectly fine by me. Quite delightful, in fact. 3. There is not a single Canadian anything in the bar. Not one thing. No hockey sticks, no maple leaf flag, no snowballs, NOTHING. But, there is an overwhelming amount of cactuses (cacti?), sombreros, and maracas. 4. We said we were Canadian and got free shots. 5. I've saved the best for last: You can order fancy sounding shots in multiples up to one hundred. 100. ONE HUNDRED. Volume discounts? You bet. Next morning? Kill me. In summary: LOLWHAT

Are you A) American…read moreB) 21 or under C) not particularly cool? If you answered yes to all of the above, you'll love this place.