The best tacos in the world. I miss living in Madrid just because I can't go here anymore. The…read moretruffle egg quesadilla goes crazy.

As an American, I've been blessed with my share of tacos during my lifetime. The style that La…read moreAntigua Taqueria offers are of the authentic Mexican variety: shredded (ropa vieja) or grilled bits of meat or simply stewed black beans wrapped in a petite corn tortilla. I have tried them all, of course, and they are delicious if your appetite is for Mexican-style tacos and quesedillas. If you're of the opinion that the USA does tacos best, you might be disappointed both in the content and portion size of the fare. The plates here are inexpensive, however, so ordering two tacos (for example) would only set you back about five euros. Oh, and as fair warning: these soft little tortillas tend to expand in your stomach so if you wolf them down, you're going to have a bad time. Aside from the delicious food, the ambiance is classically Mexican. A pair of wide double-doors open out onto the street, so as you enjoy the small, dark dining room you can watch the passing of Lavapies' richly diverse pedestrians. There is a great and colorful calavera mural on the wall on the way to the restrooms. By the way the waitress avoided lisping her "c"s I guessed that she was Mexican or at least not European, and those cultural qualities were reflected in her service: smiling and warm, and attentive. The only way you'd know that you were in a Spanish-Mexican restaurant and not an authentic Mexican restaurant is that when you order a Mexican beer, as an American, you want a lime in it. Like, a slice IN the bottle. Spain doesn't do that. Spain never got the memo or at best mistranslated lima as limon. Very rarely in this country has my perseverance in ordering lime with a Pacifio or Coronita been rewarded with a slice of lime. This restaurant is no exception; here, you are given a glass half-full of lemon Fanta with a salted rim, with a splash of tequila added, and are expected to pour your Pacifico into it. It's refreshing, it's interesting at least, but it ain't a lime. The tl;dr is that if you're on the hunt for cheap Mexican tacos in a Mexican-themed taco joint, come down to Lavapies and try La Antigua Taqueria.

Not even close to Mexican. Margarita is a sweet store bought mix. And tacos are an embarrassment…read more An overpriced disappointment...

Yes! If you get a craving for real Mexican street tacos while you're in Spain you MUST go here.read more

Boy the Yelp reviews on this restaurant was spot on! We wanted Mexican food so bad! We discovered…read morethat this restaurant wasn't close and that we had to Uber it there - but thought let's gamble and see. We were so glad we ventured out because this restaurant was great. The website said that you must have reservations and we can certainly see why because it's standing room only. We did not have reservations but the kind waiter found a spot for us. Within minutes of opening - the restaurant was packed. The decor is so darn cute! I was able to have a gluten free Beer. It was yummy! I had the nachos and my hubby had the tacos. Food was suburb! At the very end the waiter gave us both a complimentary shot of tequila. This restaurant is a must see and dine while visiting Madrid.

Well well well. La Mordida What can I say. This food has me breathing in different dimensions. We…read morevisited a few days prior to Día de Los Muertos, and they paid perfect homage to the Mexican culture they attribute their name to. Great vegetarian options, and the salsas have the perfect amount of spice The bathrooms are beautifully decorated, though only partially functional. This food is EXACTLY what you need, especially after living in France for two months without a trace of spice or flavor.

Not too far from the hotel we were staying, we decided to try this restaurant out because we had…read morecravings for tacos. The variety in taco selection is awesome here. You can get your typical meats like beef and chicken, but they have so much more. Service was great, we came in and were sat down immediately. The food came out quick and we absolutely devoured everything. Good quality tacos, I wanted to get more but didn't want to over do it. I was surprised by the lack of taco spots in Madrid so thank goodness for this spot. If you are looking to eat something else than tacos they have a good variety of menu items to choose from. Overall, decent pricing for awesome food.

Best Mango Margarita anywhere, and we have been around! Food reasonable and good as well.read more

Food is ok, but not great. It isn't real Mexican food, but it will fill you up for a reasonable…read moreprice. The three "tacos" (flour tortillas are the only tortillas available, no corn tortillas) with a modified pico de gallo containing corn, were relatively fresh. The cochinita pibil and the chicken tasted about the same, but the carne asada was distinctive. However, serving a side of plain, yellow liquid cheeze whiz along with corn tortilla chips was a little hard to take. There is better in Madrid.

Looked online for a good Mexican restaurant similar to the ones in the US, after eating great…read moreSpanish food for days. Saw reviews and the menu in Yelp and took an Uber here. Party of four, ordered the green enchiladas, red enchiladas, Al Pastor tacos and the mixed meat fajitas. All of it turned out great, good size portions, beer was cold, margarita was good. Service was stellar and we would go back. Worth an Uber to have great Mexican food!

This place is great for any American who is missing the look, feel, and taste of the Mexican…read morerestaurants back home! Decorated with bright colors and ethnic decorations, it reminded me of the place I used to go in the states. What I ordered: I got the half portion of vegetable fajitas and a tinto de verano. The fajitas were the perfect size for dinner and came with 3 homemade salsas that were delicious! The tinto wasn't the best ever. The staff here is super nice! This is my favorite Mexican place in Madrid so far!

A high-end great service cossy delicious Mexican place!…read more Don't get me wrong the place ain't really expensive, but is not your 2€ taco place either; dishes are more prepared and plenary to choose from, don't forget to ask for recommendations if you get a little clueless of what to order, they always get it right. Finally don't forget to order that Mexican beer or margarita to go along with those flautas that's are to die for. The tequila list is huge, ask to see it just to get an idea of huge ;) Reservations are a must, place gets packed on weekends.

Mexican options of quality are lacking in Madrid other than Punto MX, so when I saw Mestizo was…read moreopen and they had an extremely ambitious menu I had to try it. I started with the flair as and they were outstanding. Absolutely a fantastic appetizer. Crispy, well filled, and flavorful with just the right balance of textures. My entree was a chicken dish with numerous vegetables including potato, carrots, zucchini and mexican truffle. It was very well prepared and extremely fresh ... For my taste they should have had it a bit more spicy, or at least offered salsa on the side. But the quality was definitely there. My fellow Spanish customers all seemed to have potatoes on their plate instead of the more traditional rice or beans ... Must be a cultural thing. I would probably rate this 4 Stars in the US .... And maybe even in Spain ... But the existing 3 1/2 stars is way too low. My service was great. My suggestions ... Give this place a try and order on the spicy or extra hot side. Adios amigos!

Good tacos in Europe. I don't have anything to compare them to but they are good Mexican tacos for…read moreEurope. The al pastor meat was good, however it was cold!! I liked that the tacos came with yellow tortillas instead of white, however the tortillas were cold too (big disappointment!!). The service was ok, nothing extraordinary. I loved that they have the jarritos, however when it came to their aguas frescas, huge disappointment again! They weren't natural, they were from concentrate. I guess if you really want to eat Mexican food this place will be alright just make sure the meats and tortillas are warmed enough :)

MUST VISIT This…read moreplace is a hidden gem. Best customer service. Quick, no line, affordable and delicious. They were even kind enough to accommodate some special requests. Equally great was the staff. Super friendly, happy to help and spoke English. I can't say enough to describe how personable and friendly they are. Of all the places I've been to in Madrid, this place tops my list.