We stayed in Amsterdam for 3 nights and had dinner twice at Alfonso's. The food is wonderful! The guacamole is extremely fresh and really good. My daughter who doesn't like guacamole loved it! Their drinks are wonderful and our meals were fabulous! I had fajitas and my daughter had a burrito. In addition the man and woman who run the restaurant are very friendly. Unfortunately, they were not that busy either time we were there. Please go check them out...you'll be glad you did read more

Alfonso's - Drinks, Guacamole, salsa, and chips - Mexican Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I don't know what type of food this is but it's definitely not Mexican. My fiancé order the chicken quesadilla which was two tortillas with chicken on the inside and a small center of melted cheese on the outside. The margarita came with a lemon not a lime. The bottle of water on the table which we assumed was free tap water turned out to be a 4,50€ there was no sign. If you are looking for Mexican food in Amsterdam keep looking, I recommend Cabron which was much better. read more

Alfonso's - Supposed quesadilla, no bueno. - Mexican Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Alfonso's was my first sit down dining experience in Amsterdam and I can't even begin to say how happy I am that it was. My friend told me that this Mexican restaurant was his favorite in the entire city and that we had to go the first day I arrived. Being that he's dutch I took his recommendation with some skepticism at first, but after my dining experience here I can gladly concede and confirm that this place is fire. Located within city center, Alfonso's apparently prides itself in making authentic Mexican cuisine with a dutch twist. The space itself is fairly modest, just one floor with the bathrooms on the second. It's comfortably decorated with dark wooden fixtures and set in dim lighting during the evenings. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant and given some time to look over the menu. When it came time to order I ended up going with the 3 enchiladas dish (€ 18.75). The portion that came out was HUGE. Three sizable enchiladas with beans, rice, and guacamole in the center. You also get the choice of which meet you'd like in the enchiladas which was appreciated. This dish left me more than stuffed and I'm happy to say I enjoyed each and every bite. Overall Alfonso's seems like a nice spot to grab a casual dinner with friends and/or family. It's also situated on a main thoroughfare which has beautiful festive lights hanging on the streets during the holiday season. You definitely won't be disappointed if you end up eating here! read more

Didn't expect to see a Mexican restaurant in Amsterdam. We were in the square on a Sunday around 17:00. The shops were closing and many restaurants weren't open. We were starving so we decided to give it a try. Our server seemed to be the owner. He was very attentive and helpful. We sat in the back and it was relatively private and comfortable. We had tacos and a chimichanga. The chips and salsa seem store bought. The guacamole isn't guacamole. I'm not sure what it is- maybe sour cream with an avocado powder mix? Has corn and olives? Idk. It was just bad. Don't order it- see photo. Tacos were okay. The chicken chimichanga was delicious. I was disappointed that it didn't come with any sauce but it was still yummy. The beans and rice aren't traditional Mexican beans and rice. It was interesting to see how Holland does Mexican. I might go back for a chimichanga and gin/tonic. (They were out of Mexican b read more

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If you're European this might pass for Mexican, if you're American, just lower your standards right now, if you've ever eaten Mexican food in California, don't even bother. Okay, now that expectations are set -- this is a decent place for what NL has to offer for Mexican. The service is friendly, although there have been a couple nights where one completely clueless blond is our server and she is right moody and unable to answer ANY questions about the menu, whether we ask her in English or Dutch. This isn't a translation issue, but more of a "I don't give a f--- about my job or your evening" issue. The menu has a good selection of offerings and the owner seems to be a pleasant chap, plenty of good mexican themed cocktails and beers as well. However, the whole point of mexican food is that it's DELICIOUS and CHEAP! This place charges a hefty fee for a decent size plate of food which in the States would be about 2x the size, 50x as good, and 30% of the price. But, if you live in blissful ignorance where you think 3 little enchiladas are worth about $25 USD, than go ahead and eat here. Rather spend my cash at Los Pilones, to be honest. read more

Straight up place. Went in go food came out. It was great but not amazing. Good space, lovely music, but lacked energy. There was no oomph factor. As a source of nutrition the portion size is great for the, "Pollo Fajita." But the food lacked love, zest... life. Service was excellent, food was quick and I am full - that counts for a size-able amount of the transaction as well as my satisfaction. Great not amazing. 4.25 out of 5.0. read more

This place has moved near the top of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Amsterdam. As an expat from the American southwest, I've been looking for great Mexican places and this place is great. Unlike places like Los Pilones, this restaurant is bigger in every way - more seating, more menu options and more food on each plate, therefore: more bang for your buck, and the bang is good! I always get the combo platter, which comes with a burrito, enchilada and tacos and I never leave unsatisfied. The quality of the food is good, but not as good as some other places, but the options and portion size are great. This place is also good for groups to come, have some cervesa and munch on some great Mexican food - a great place to introduce newbies to this style of cuisine. Location is good, in a not-too-touristy location, but it is popular so it's wise to call ahead. The food itself is pretty good but it's not going to blow you away or remind you of home if you're from Mexico or the American southwest. But for Amsterdam, it's very good! If you'd rather have better quality food try Los Pilones, but if you don't like small menus and small portions, go to Alfonso's! read more

Delicious, as close as you can get to Mexican food in Europe. The staff was very friendly, and the food was quick to come out, and well made. We had the shrimp fajitas, and the guacamole. The prices for alcohol weren't too bad either, and they have a full bar. It is located on a clean, safe street, and the are open for lunch and dinner. I will definitely come back here when I came back to Amsterdam! read more

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Not authentic Mexican. Don't come expecting real Mexican. The food wasn't terrible, just not Mexican. Service was friendly, but owner was not very customer friendly. Would never go back. read more

Sometimes I'm shocked by food in Amsterdam. This is one of those times. I saw from other reviews that it wasn't too great and not up to California's standards, but still I had to try. The best part about the meal is the guacamole was good size for the money. I also got the vegetarian burrito, which came with a side of rice and beans. By beans I mean canned chili with tomato paste. The flavor of everything was really just slacking and it felt like I was just eating to eat and not to enjoy. The staff was nice and very attentive, but the interior felt a little like someone's house to me rather than a restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican food places in Amsterdam to go rather than this. Okay, so there's not plenty, but there are enough to satisfy you more than this. read more

I've eaten here at least once every two years when I visit for the past 10 years. This is an update for a previous review. To be honest the food has improved. The spicy chicken is excellent. The Fajitas are always good. They are improving and I hope they keep it up. I took them a can of real Refried Beans (the beans are like canned chili here), Chorizo and and Mole seasoning from Mexico. Hopefully their chef will be able to work with them and bring all the dishes to the great taste level of their chicken. The remaining problems are the ground beef needs to be drained before placing them in Taco shells but the flavor is very good. Just eat your Taco fast before it gets soggy. They need to remove the cinnamon from there stewed beef, it could be the best in Europe. It taste more Middle-Eastern and just doesn't fit with the Mexican Flavor Palette the rest of the world is use to. read more

Delicious guacamole and spicy sausage. They didn't have michelada beer, what I consider really weird for a Mexican place, but everything else was great. read more

Alfonso's - Mexican Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

WARNING! Not worth the money what so ever!! The restaurant was completely empty which should have tipped us off but since we were hungry we stayed. When our 'starter for two' arrived, we got something that looked like 6 turds on a plate. It didn't taste much better and we left right after. You are way better off going to the snack shop across the street. Left with a feeling of disappointment and nausea i hope this warning will reach you before you eat at Alfonso's. It is sadly the worst food I've ever had in Amsterdam. read more

I don't like writing bad reviews, but this place is just kind of a joke. One of the only places in all of Amsterdam that I've ever eaten where I feel like they're trying to overcharge tourists for food that just isn't that good. Take my advice and stay away. So many great places to grab food in Amsterdam. Let Yelp guide you... read more

This place was one of the first restaurants I ate at since I moved here. It's on the north end of Utrechtstraat (one of my favorite streets in ams btw). I think most people know that the NL is not known for good mexican food and understandably so. This place is not super authentic but it's quite good and close enough to appease your craving for mexican food. They also have a lot of nice tropical type drinks, of course margaritas and beer and wine. They have a full bar and it's the first thing you see when you walk in. The owner of the restaurant is very pleasant. Always greets you with a smile. Great customer service every time I come here. The food is nothing like Rose's Cantina.. ie: modern mexican and I appreciate that, although I also appreciate a modern twist on mexican but good old fashion Mexican food is my fav. They have lots of plates to choose from. I always seem to get the combination of one taco, one enchilada and one burrito. unfortunately their tacos are hard shell and I prefer corn soft tortillas but that's ok because they're still good. The one thing that stands out for me and one of the main reasons I continue to come back is that their meats are soo well marinated and flavorful. Recently I had the stewed beef in my burrito and it was sooo good. It had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it and i enjoyed every bit. Their spicy chicken filling is also very flavorful but hardly spicy, for me at least. Peter always gets the fajitas. They come sizzling on a plate with all the flour tortillas and toppings to match. He finishes it everytime minus one bite I always steal from him. They also have a nice selection of vegetarian plates. Our friends had the veggie fajitas and the sizzling plate came out with all of these beautifully grilled veggies. I didn't try their veggies but it sure looked good sizzling on that platter and not over done/wilted at all. Another friend had the sizzling steak fajitas and i tried a piece of his steak and it was again, very flavorful and perfectly cooked. The decor is also very nice with a cozy mexican theme. oh and i forgot to add... not only are the meats well seasoned but I can tell they use high quality meats here. Again, I recommend the stewed beef option for a filling. Visitors to Amsterdam, especially from the States or South American.. do not compare the food to the type of mexican food your use to having. It's not a fair comparison... just sayin' read more

The only thing that was Mexican in this restaurant was the beer. This place is a joke. There is another Alphonso's across the street and I was watching the head guy run back and forth between the two places. Perhaps he was running away from the customers. To all, no no no to this place! read more

At this point, I have accepted that Mexican food in Amsterdam is no where near what it is in Southern California. Go into it with this mindset. It's okay, nothing remotely "authentic" but it is alright. Strange to see baby corn in the fajitas, basmati rice, and the beans are a dead ringer for your mom's chili. That said, if you set the bar low, which, if you are eating in this city you must, then its acceptable. Service was friendlier than most, which again, means that they weren't outright rude as seems to be common. Nothing to die for it's alright. read more

Well, let me begin by saying that the place was awesome because of many more things than just the food. So, we step in and the whole place has this amazing appetizing fragrance of delicious food - I was very tempted to gon in ahead and get a table - so we did. The ambience is cozy, a lil rustic and nice. We started with tequila shots - nobody can get then wrong so lets discuss other things :) the margarita was not amazing - just okay. I wasnt a fan that they were frozen but not on the rocks - also the glass was a lil non-margarita'ish . The salsa was not amazing but okay. The chips were warm and fresh. The guacamole was the best that I have had in amsterdam - so the standard is pretty low - but you know what - it was not that bad - okay. We had seafood and steak fajitas and we loved em. The service was very good and friendly. The price was reasonable. The only inconvenience I had was that I had to climb some really steep stairs to get to the restroom. So, the bottom line - would i go here again? Yes, I would. read more

I was on vacation in Amsterdam and after a few days got a bit of a hankering for some Mexican food. Alfonso's was conveniently located close to the Flying Pancake B&B where I was staying, so I popped over for some dinner one evening. It was one of the "coziest" restaurants I can remember, and it reminded me a bit of some of the NYC restaurants I've been to, except the restrooms in NYC restaurants in NYC are often downstairs, and the ones in Amsterdam are often upstairs, as is the case in Alfonso's. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cordial and quaint. I would recommend this pace to anyone visiting A-Dam who has an appetite for Mexican. read more

This strikes me as Indian food disguised as Mexican food. If you eat much Indian food you will instantly recognize the spices and rice as distinctly un-Mexican. I made the mistake of grabbing a liter of water left on the table thinking it must be a customary part of the service. Nope, more costly than my beer. The food was palatable but not very appetizing. There was only one server working so you can imagine they were busy. The only thing I can say I was pleased about was the small portion of chips and salsa brought to the table. I cashed out at the bar and felt like the manager or whoever that helped me with my bill acted like I was wasting his time. I would never go back. read more