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.

The place is perfect for organizing a big informal meeting. I went to this place once - to meet…read moreRussian speakers of Istanbul. The place was chosen for several reasons: central location, enough space upstairs to host large number of people and adequate prices. On this meeting I met other people, talked to them, exchanged contacts, and even got some students for tutoring. The background music and the servers did not distract me, so I could have pleasant and useful conversations. The menu mainly consists of American dishes; no kebabs for tourists. The food was not important for me at that moment, so I just ordered chicken nuggets as a quick snack. The niggets were fine - 7 pieces of chicken with potatoes and rice for 10 liras. I took notice of other people's food and drinks just to make an opinion about the place. It looked good: they put pieces of fruit in a mint lemonade and they were generous with gorgonzola cheese for a salad. Overall, I like this place and I will go there again.

If you want a burrito and it's an emergency maybe. If you have not tried a real Mexican burrito you…read morewill not in this place either. One of the big differences is the flour tortilla in Mexico does not takes like the ones used here which is actually more lavash than anything else.

I've been here twice already since they opened (which is very recently). And I will go again and…read moreagain. As a vegetarian, the menu looks a little bewildering, but when you choose your own ingredients for the your own burrito, it's great. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I asked the owner to surprise me! I had a Mexican bean burrito with carmelized onions, sauteed peppers, guacamole, and pico de gallo. It was awesome! The first time I took it home to eat- and had it cold:( The second trip I had a burrito with beans, pepper, onions, cheese, and potatoes. It was different. I liked the first one more. They do everything they can to accomodate vegetarians and vegans - which is nice. My husband had a chicken burrito with extra chicken. He seemed happy with it. The decor is nice- I especially liked the swings. I didn't think I would like to eat while sitting on a swing, but it turns out, it's quiet comfortable. As they are still pretty new, there might be somethings lacking, but I think it's going to be great. Right now there is no website or phone number:( but I'm sure there will be soon.

Ranchero is a fine establishment. I hesitate to give it five stars but actually I don't have…read moreanything bad to say and for a foreign food place in Istanbul that in and of itself is outstanding. First of all, I had the most lovely melon margarita ever. Having turned 21 after leaving the US I can't say I've ever had that many margaritas. But this one was strong, delicious, and flavorful. It really was great. I got a combo fajita (beef and chicken) and it was also tasty and nice. It came with 10 hand-made tortillas which was the perfect amount for the food that I had. Very, very nice. It also came with black beans, salsa, guacamole and a white sauce I wasn't familiar with. All nice and fun and hard to find elsewhere of course. My dinner date and I also shared a plate of nachos which was excellent. I want to complain about price -- for our two dishes and two drinks the bill flew past 100TL -- but honestly, how often do you get to eat Mexican food in Istanbul and if you tried to make the dish/drinks yourself you would easily spend that much in supplies. For that reason, I find it acceptable. The only thing I would advise them to do is make beer a bit a cheaper. Who wants to spend 13TL on a 33mL draft beer? Yikes. I would have stayed longer and had a few if the price was more reasonable. After your meal they serve a little lemony blue drink which is some kind of curacao based, non-alcoholic delight. It's kind of like a shot but not. A not shot. Very nice touch. Service was average, they were attentive but not friendly. No one said bye as we left, which is a bit unnatural in Turkey but didn't bother me that much. :) All in all, highly recommended for a special night.

This restaurant is in my neighborhood so we come here with some regularity. If we were in America…read moreor of course Mexico it would be an average restaurant. That is not meant to be an insult to the Mexican owner. I am sure it kills her to not be able to serve genuine Mexican food. The ingredients are just too hard to get in Turkey. However, they make their own tortillas and they are really light and good. Their black bean soup is outstanding. My husband generally gets beef dishes and he is always satisfied. I have tried a lot of things on the menu. I like the California burrito. I always leave feeling like it's too expensive, but that's the Istanbul dining scene. And I always leave wishing it was just better. But I think they are doing the best they can.

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Nice ambiance, tasteless ready made food mostly with low quality meat and low quality raw material…read moreingredients, stale old tea and unknowledgable waiters.

The Mexican food I have ever eaten. Service is absolutely terrible. You can find better Mexican…read morefood in a random gas station in Texas or Mexico. I think frozen food even taste better. If you are craving for a Mexican food in Istanbul, I would say skip this place. You will do a favor to yourself and your wallet

Walking around Istanbul and needing an authentic dinner place....i, of course, turned to yelp for…read morehelp! Found this place close by with ravishing reviews, so why not. Get there and easily seated. Small place but people were constantly going in and out and place was buzzing with tourist and locals alike. Menu properly labelled with prices so not a tourist trap. Sat down and ordered the lamb chops and the Adana kebabs (minced meat). Both dishes outstanding. The lamb chops were the best I've ever had. Grilled just right to perfection. Seasoned well with Turkish spices and meat was juicy. The kebabs were the same. Juicy and succulent and perfectly seasoned. Came with complimentary lavash and spicy hummus dip and some pickled veggies. Service quick and portion sizes just right. When in Istanbul, a must try for sure. Cheers! Happy eating!

I was going to try the turkey lamb chop. So I pick a restaurant close to grand plaza. It was close…read moreto the tram station. There are four chops in the set. The chop was pan fried to almost well. I am guessing they don't ask about the temperature. Overall the food is good. The meat here is a bit tougher than the United State. They are likely seasoned. The meal comes with grilled pepper, tomato and turkey blow bread.

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.

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

Don't be fooled by the entrance or the dark steep stairwell! The food is fresh, authentic, and…read moreamazing and the owner is incredibly friendly. I suggest sitting at the very top of the building and enjoying the views!! Oh and the cats are so cute and friendly :)

Closed in March of 2024. Walked a long way and nothing left of the place. Probably…read morepermanently closed