I really didn't think we could find quality Mexican food in this relatively small German city, but…read moreas a Tex-Mex craving American, let me tell you, you will not be disappointed. The yummily messy flavor profiles, the variety of proteins (beef, mushrooms, chicken), the presentation, the heading portions - it was all here. Your cravings will be satisfied. Service was fast, and some of the cooks only spoke Spanish (no English or German), which tells you how authentic it is! Worth walking a bit from the S-Bahn to find. We ate inside because the sidewalk benches were full of lingering patrons.

The food was really good, it's nice to find tacos and ones that have some kick to them…read more The outside seating was great on a hot day. You can order and prepay online by scanning a QR code on a buzzer which will alert you to your order being ready. I really liked the food but the online menu and ordering process wasn't ideal, especially if you are unfamiliar with the menu. I maybe would have had a better experience with the indoor large screen ordering system (like the kind they have at fast food restaurants). I am a bit old fashioned and like to order directly and ask questions if needed.

Five star Al pastor! I don't think I've ever had better Al pastor anywhere! Girlfriend had the…read moreburrito and liked it, but the beef wasn't great honestly. And the burritos don't have rice in them. The chips and salsas were great too. Pineapple sour beer was excellent also. Girlfriend loved the red cabbage, maybe a little anachronistic for Mexican, but tasty! Super cool ambiance with all kinds of Mexican images (heavy on the Frida khalo I'll say though). Service was fine, prices were fine by Swiss standards (about $30 USD for a burrito with red cabbage and chips or 3 tacos with no sides). A 750 ml pitcher of margaritas for $80 USD was a bridge too far though. ;)

This place was such a gem! My friend and I came across it on tik tok and we were blown away with…read morethe decor of the place! It reminded us of a Mexican restaurant back home (we're from Oklahoma). To start the margarita was SOOO good, the hibiscus syrup they put in it? Yes, get you one immediately. Guacamole and salsa were so fresh and I'll dream about the fish taco. Our server (Pablo?) was fantastic as well! 5 stars!

Holy taco shack was my lifeline the 5 years I lived abroad in Freiburg. The staff is great and food…read moreis the perfect mix of American & American -mexican food essentials. A little on the pricey side, but worth it .

Good food, very delicious. The servings are plentiful. We liked the location and the style of the…read moreinterior. One of the waitresses seemed to be rather new to the job but was very friendly, the other appeared to be more experienced but rather cold and peevish. It didn't matter much - the quality of the food was perfect. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

We happened to be in Basel for an event yesterday and I got the urge for Mexican food. We checked…read moreYelp for something close and La Piratita was the closest and also sounded the most like 'real' Mexican food. We weren't disappointed. Knowing it was Cinco de Mayo, I wasn't sure we'd manage to get in but took a chance. Lucky us, we were seated at a table outside on the patio next to a large group of celebratory Americans (luckily, we're Americans too). So, in short, margaritas were excellent, the La Piratita 'Taco Party' that we ordered was fantastic and probably the most authentic (if I actually remember what that is anymore) Mexican food I/we've eaten since we left the U.S. Also, the service was excellent as well. FYI - They also have some really excellent tequila. Within a couple of bites both my wife and I knew that we'd be returning for more. Yum!

Finally some authentic delicious Mexican food in Basel. And also very reasonably priced. Had a beef…read moreburrito and chicken quesadilla and they were both very tasty - very nicely prepared. Must come back to try the tacos.

Good option for anyone looking for Americanized style Mexican food. Enchiladas, cheeseburgers,…read morenachos were all good for what we were expecting. Service was awesome.

The food was average but the service was great. Between me and my colleague from Japan, We shared…read moreceviche, quesadilla with chorizo, and chicken enchiladas. I took my colleague here to try Mexican food since we have been eating swiss food most of the time. The chicken enchiladas were not really traditional way how Mexican restaurants cook in San Diego or in San Jose California; it's more like chicken tacos because they fried it and the shape is like a mini taco. The waitress was friendly and nice. The decoration inside the place was festive.

It's 9:45. You're going home hungry and drop by to the supermarket next to your flat. You just…read morewanna have something to eat. You grab a chicken breast with some frozen vegetables. You make some easy dinner, putting some grill spices on it and cook it in a wok. The frozen carrot, broccoli and mean cooked together. When you start your dinner you realized you have forgotten to buy bread. Luckily you have some torillas at home and you put some cheap salsa source and some German (!) Bergkase on the top of it I was wondering if this restaurant wants to tell this story with the meal called fajitas or it is just a bad joke. It can be either brilliant or sad but does not change the fact meats here are neither good or Mexican. How can you make a Mexican dish without corn, bean or any Mexican spices? It is such a huge disappointment.

this place grows on you. it is not traditional mexican, but the changes to the food are pleasantly…read moreunexpected.

It took me about a year to realize that these folks actually have an in-house fishmonger. From…read morewhat I gather, most people order ahead, then pick up their bounty on an appointed day, so the actual fish counter itself would appear to be under-stocked. On my visit to the shop today, I saw a small selection of crabs, medium-sized, pink-colored fish, and some larger, similarly hued fish. There was a wee sign over head that let one know what was on offer; I didn't read it. -same old solid selection of some fresh veg, citrus and herbs, dried goods, sauces, 'exotic' sodas, and spices. And, unlike in other like shops, Aggarwal sells the liter-size Old Jamaica ginger beer. Why buy a can, when you could buy a HUGE bottle? Yes.

A spectacular selection of fresh, frozen and dry Asian ingredients. The only real shame is the lack…read moreof a fresh butcher. They do have some frozen meat and fish, but not a huge variety. The fresh produce section is quite well-stocked including fresh curry leaves, numerous chilies, bombay red onions, taro, sour green mango and much more! Prices are, in general, very reasonable. Staff is not friendly.

I'd recommend Desperado to anyone strolling through the area who enjoys Mexican food. While my mild…read morechicken enchilada was only "ok", the fresh guacamole was a highlight of the meal. Another downside is that the menu items are pricy for most casual Mexican restaurants, but for a quick lunch, I'd recommend this as a solid choice!

La Taqueria is recommended often, and for good reason…read more 1. When I saw this place on Google Maps, I was confused bc this place shares the same name as one of my favorite spots back home in SF. They offer a different menu but are just as tasty. 2. We were craving burritos but opted for tacos and quesadillas so we could try multiple meats, including carne asada, pollo asado, carnitas, al pastor, and camarones. We initially ordered 2 tacos and 2 quesadillas (on the smaller side) but everything was so good, we couldn't not order a round 2. 3. Prices here are a bit high, but it was worth it especially since we haven't had tacos and quesadillas in awhile. 4. Highly recommend!

The food was delicious! Service was fast and the margarita was really good. Tried each of the…read moresalsas and enjoyed them. 10/10 will be back