I see how the past reviews were complaining about the service in this place but tbh when I went…read morethere with friends we didn't face the same problems. The waiter was so friendly, he can take your order in English, French or Spanish. He explained some things that were not clear about the menu. We waited some time for the drinks to arrive but it wasn't that bad I guess. I have been waiting to eat here since a Mexican friend emphasized how authentic the food was! I ordered the quesadillas huitlacoche to start with a margarita tamarindo. The quesadillas were indeed amazing and it's my first time trying huitlacoche. It had an interesting taste to it. I got full eating this but after a second margarita, I got hungry again and got the Tacos Nortenos! The tacos made from corn flour were falling apart once it got moist so I found it very difficult to eat with my fingers, so I ended up using a fork and knife. I like my food on the spicy side so I asked for some hot sauce and they provided a home made one. It was strong and exactly what I needed. Would defo come back

It was the third time I went to the Mexican restaurant, the cuisine is authentic and really tasty…read more What a pity that the service is just non existant. You wait for half an hour to get the first drinks, the starters came relatively quickly (20 min later) than they forgot to take the order for the main dish, disappeared for 30 min, 45 min later when two of the three dishes were ready, the waitress informed us, that there was not enough fish for the third dish, another 20 min waiting... it was specially annoying as I had invited friends and had praised the restaurant... overall I had to go 4 times to look for the service, we got the (fortunately great!) dishes after hours of patience and the girl got two times the orders wrong bringing confounding drinks. Service standards in Belgium are low, but, this was the worse I have experienced since along time. The owner has to get the service trained and professional if not this will become a disaster which would be a pity as the cuisine is top.

This charming little bar in the Flagey area is a hidden gem. It doesn't get as crowded as some of…read morethe other spots nearby, but the ambiance is absolutely lovely and inviting. The selection of beers on tap is decent, and they also offer cocktails and other drinks. They have a variety of food and snacks for those who want to eat or need a bite, and there's even a room with darts and billiards for those who want to take a break from their drinks (or drink and play). Side note: you'll need some coins on hand since a round is a few euros. It's a very casual and local spot that's perfect for a relaxed night out.

Dry food needs sauce on everything…read more One waiter but he's efficient for the only guy running the floor. Still with a full house they need more than one waiter. Super slow turnover for the food and I received insufficient portions. My portabello burger might as well have been a button mushroom burger. Bun was overheated and hard as a cracker. My drink was incorrect. Charged me for 33cl but received a 25cl glass. Don't think I'd come back or recommend this place for my friends. Had high hopes and came locally recommended

belgian version of chipotle with many vegetarian options! Quick and tasty. Four stars because the…read moredrinks were a bit pricey (4€40, as compared to about 8€ for my kids sized burrito)

This restaurant is a cash only and it's easy to pay with card. The tacos I had were crunchy with…read moreplenty of fresh ingredients to choose from. The guacamole was absolutely delicious and could have passed for TexMex. The salsa I had was Chipotle and medium but the flavor was a bit too smoky and overpowering. Side of chips was a bit lean but still crispy and not thick like store bought.Overall a great place with no frills, fresh ingredients, and friendly personnel. The restaurant reminds me of Chipotle.

I'm having a bit of a dilemma writing a review for this place…read more Yes, the service was great and helpful. Yes, the entree (cactus salad) was very original and amazingly good. But no, the main (combo for two) was nothing special (reminded me of Chi-chi's... which really... isn't a good thing) and way but omg way overpriced. For just that, without anything to drink but a small bottle of water, we paid almost 80euros...

Friendly service. Really good food, slightly overpriced for sure though. Good mole and steak. The…read morefajitas do lack a bit of spice. Should have more greenery that comes w the food. Kids menu desperately needed!!

Never have i had such a disappointing meal! After finally convincing my husband to try food from…read morethis place (encouraged by the fact that the restaurant is so well placed in the overall favorites list) we ordered some food. When it arrived I was overwhelmed by how bad it looked but never the less eager to try it! Instantly realized that the aspect of it had a reason to be. The tacos were very dry and left a bad taste in the mouth, the salad had absolutely no taste, the rice with chorizo did not taste good and looked as if it had been reheated as it was dry, the caramelized pork although it had a good taste was also terribly dry, the avocado and tomato had no flavor and the burrito (which was our last resort to have something that was eatable) was very spicy. I'm very much against food waste but I was left with no other option, I had to throw the food in the trash and make a new food order in another restaurant.

Another place where ZERO stars is appropriate. Terrible service. The worse anywhere! The food…read morewas mediocre, but the service will keep me from ever walking through the door again. On top of miserable service, they tried to overcharge us for items they told us they were out of and never served. Not nice people. Bye, Ancho. You've seen the last of me!

Not really sure how to explain this one - the previous restaurant here (almost identical menu and…read morename)...El Verghel...was an institution and absolutely great for lunch (sitting or take away). Sure it wasn't cheap, but the mix of staff and great food kept us coming back for more. Fast-forward to the present - apparently there are new owners and a (slight) name change. Suddenly the quality of the food takes an absolute nose-dive, despite appearing to be unchanged on paper. Example - the amazing slices of beef on the famous 'palta' sandwiches have now been cut back to taste more like spam on bread. Sure, it's the same kind of ingredients, but clearly someone decided to increase the money they could take in from subtely cutting costs. Do I sound jaded? Well, my suspicious have been confirmed by a large number of colleagues who made this place a regular lunch spot over the last few years. So I guess that's just that. Perhaps if you had never been before it would still appear as a good option for lunch. But I really don't see myself coming back here any more unless I am stuck. Of course there are still some good options in here compared to the numerous delis in the area if you are searching for hot food and a nice place to sit down, but it's just the drop in quality that really stands out as both unnecessary and a downright pity.

I'm used to being somewhere between disappointed and downright offended by what passes for Mexican…read morefood in Europe. So, it's faint praise to say that what I ate here was only mediocre. It's a cheery space with friendly service, eager to please. The Spanish tortilla was a bit dry, and needed garlic. The chicken tacos, well, they had chicken in them, and the corn tortillas were genuine corn tortillas. There wasn't any Mexican spice to anything I ate, until I asked for some hot sauce to lend some flavor, any flavor to what I was eating. When the hot sauce arrived, it was a halleluja moment that earned this place a third star. I received a ramekin filled with ... habanero salsa! I thought peppers this strong were illegal in the European Union. I was ecstatic. Upon finishing my plate of tacos, I asked the waiter if I could bring home a portion of habanero salsa and some raw peppers too. He happily obliged, and now I'm setting my mouth on fire in Brussels.

This place has only one redeeming factor in my eyes and that's location. The food isn't what I'd…read moreconsider to be authentic Mexican, it's just a facade of what Mexican seems like it would be. The service was slow and unorganized. I got my food before my margarita even came out! Also, while I was there, I saw the waiters mess up two other orders. The food is edible, and it's not even that bad, it's just not Mexican. And this place is too pricy to provide such awful service. I was very disappointed and dissatisfied with my meal and experience here. Take my advice, keep walking right past this place.

Overall: Would not recommend visiting. Good location, but poor service and food…read more Pros: Right next to Grand Palace. Cons: - Service is very slow and staff is rather unhelpful. We asked them to bring out the appetizers first as we were hungry, but instead they brought everything at once. After waiting 20 minutes we went to the manager to follow up on our order, and he brushed our concerns away. - They served perhaps the worst vegetarian tacos I have ever eaten. They were cold, soggy and just had carrots on top....who puts carrots on tacos. We complained about them twice, and left them uneaten, yet they still charged us for it. - The rest of the food: burritos, tostadas were mediocre as well.

Probably the most authentic taco place in Brussels!…read more Honest and family-run Mexican restaurant with a small menu; order quick cause ingredients run out fast ;-). The staff is super friendly. We tried the tacos only and oh boi they were tasty. The only low side was the waiting time after ordering. But take the opportunity to taste some of the brewskies from Allende and chill a bit, no need to rush. A true Mexican experience!

After walking around the city with a Mexican friend and his El Salvadorian friend, I had been…read morelooking forward to the reservation they made at Los Agaves for some Mexican food. We met up with the wife and a couple of her co-workers and were early for our reservation time, but it was no problem. We started off with drinks and they didn't have any Mexican beers other than Corona on tap. They had a few Belgian brewed Mexican themed beers, so I ordered one of these. The wife and I got the guacamole and refried beans as an app. She had been stoked for real Mexican tacos, so she got a plate of three mixed varieties. I order the Enchiladas Mole, as I had been looking forward to trying mole for the first time. It took a really long te for the food to come out, and when it did... What a disappointment. First off, it seems they don't have a kitchen? I don't know. It seemed like all the proteins were made ahead of time, as none were hot. The tacos were not really too good, as the wife let me have a taste. I asked my Mexican friend to taste the mole and he immediately replied, "That is not mole.". It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't what I was expecting. It was also cold. Lastly, they wouldn't split the check between the people at the table, which is their policy, but still, somewhat frustrating. Wouldn't go back.

I had seen the place already some months ago but never managed to go there. AMI is a…read morevegetarian/vegan restaurant with nice decor, full of light and delicious food. I have been there with a friend and her 1,5 years old daughter. It is kid-friendly and the staff is very kind and attentive. We had a soup and a veggie burger and the little one had a quinoa salad. Everything was fresh and tasty! An the prices are more than fair! The burgers are on the small side, so get two or add a soup or small salad! Definitely a place where I will bring my vegan friends when they are visiting, since in Brussels sometimes restaurants don't really get the concept of being vegan ;)

Firstly, I must admit I'm a bit nostalgic about this place which used to be an amazing homemade…read moresoup shop - it's still a bit weird to step and not find the smell of soup. First impression of Ami is generally positive - at 1pm it was almost completely full and the menu looked tempting. Given the demand for seats, we shared a table with another guy. While we ordered drinks (interesting choices) the guy waited to order, having arrived 5 minutess ahead of us. The staff were so busy that he was completely ignored, and discreetly gave up and walked out. Not a good start! Anyway, we went and ahead and ordered (shortly afterwards!) and were advised that the burgers will mini - i.e. better to order two at a time, or else combine it with soup. Good advice: they are delicious but are not a meal in themselves, even for lunch. My favourite was the Mexican-themed burger (I forget the name). Soup was some obscure vegetable which I decided to risk, and it turned out to be excellent - big thumbs up. Would definitely go back to try again - staff were very pleasant, but would maybe try and beat the lunchtime rush during the week.