La Taqueria is effing delicious. I've rated their first location and to be honest I feel that this is pretty much the same- which is a good thing! They serve a mean margarita and a FANTASTIC burrito- it's big too! Their other offers are also tasty- fish and vegetarian tacos, soup, veggie platter. All winners. I love that they have bottles of hot sauce for the tables- that's amazing. I love you La Taqueria. And when you open again, I'll be there for you. Kisses. read more

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Five star Al pastor! I don't think I've ever had better Al pastor anywhere! Girlfriend had the burrito 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. ;) read more

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This place was such a gem! My friend and I came across it on tik tok and we were blown away with the 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! read more

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If you're craving Mexican food, go there. They mainly have tacos and burritos (and they're rather pricey) but good

Taste is great! Very typical Mexican culture environment. Service is very kind and efficient.worth a try! read more

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I'm WAY overdue for this review, but better late than never, eh? This is the BEST Mexican food I've eaten in Zürich, hands down. I'm originally from Southern California and have lived in Switzerland for 5 years now... so I know what I'm talking about. ;) The owner is from San Diego, so perhaps we jibe on what we consider good Mexican eats due to the whole SoCal thing. :) Ok ok, so some people could argue about the authenticity since there's no goat or menudo or octopus here... but we ARE in Switzerland, folks. This is a business that does need to cater to the local market, so you'll see stuff that locals go crazy for--like papitas (french fries)--on the menu. I'm not really a fry person and would never order them in a Mexican restaurant, so although the Swiss seem to love their pommes frites, I would rather get the fully loaded nachos instead. Considering how expensive things are in Switzerland, prices here are quite affordable and the portions are very generous. The trade-off is that this place is a little ways out of the city center, but it's easily accessible by public transit and totally worth the trip out! About 10 minutes by train or 20 minutes by tram or bus from Zürich HB. The restaurant is also set a little ways back from the street, but just look for the giant Migros right across the street, and you'll find this place immediately. EVERYTHING I've eaten (which is pretty much everything on the menu) is super delicious. When you order, take a look at the wall to the left to see if there are any monthly specials. One time, I had a really yummy cheese enchilada mole that's not on the regular menu. This is also the only place I've seen in Zürich that sells Pacífico beer. :) When my bf left Switzerland, he held his goodbye party here, and it was no problem to contact them online to reserve the back room for a Friday night. The staff is really friendly and speaks perfect English, they accept credit cards as payment here, and the food and ambiance is awesome. Two thumbs up! :) read more

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Traveling in Swiss for three weeks and coming from San Diego, we were missing our weekly fix of Mexican food. Without much hope we searched for a restaurant close to the airport and came upon La Taqueria. Relatively small but the outside seating was delightful. Also, a BIG plus, there was actually parking available. And it was free!!! 5 stars for that alone. Sorry to say we where there for Taco Tuesday do I didn't get to try any of the burritos or quesadilla but the tacos were great. The salsa was good and they had three kinds. Be careful with the hot one. We also ordered a bowl of nachos. A good Mexican restaurant has great chips and these were up there. The guacamole was also good. Definitely 5 stars!! read more

Great food and service. Will be back. I know good Mexican food and this restaurant serves just that.

WARNING. This review is not for the faint of heart. La Taqueria seems to be the only "authentic" Mexican restaurant in Zurich and, in terms of food quality and ambience it certainly lived up to expectations. And, it's fairly easy to get to from the Hauptbahnhof. But, in terms of value, customer service, and even atmosphere, it falls woefully short. At $21.00 USD for a burrito, you expect one helluva ride, not to mention impressive side dishes, and an attentive wait staff. Unfortunately, the only sides were pickled cabbage (Mexican dish?) and four, yes four, tortilla chips. The food is counter ordered and then delivered to your table, but that's it. And, in a European country in 2018, why no air conditioning? We tried sitting outside and were overwhelmed by the cigarette smokers, forcing us back inside to the stale, hot air. It really is unfortunate that the experience of enjoying good tasting good food can be thoroughly wrecked by factors like price, etc. if you've been out of the US too long and can't do without your Mexican food fix, the try La Taqueria. Otherwise, save your money and wait until you get home. read more

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Great place for Mexican food, Mexican drinks and beers! The options are great and also have vegan options for several dishes

Fantastic food, cocktails, and fast and friendly service. A real hidden in Altstetten. Will visit again soon! Full review and pictures here: https://medium.com/@waynejnicklin/la-taqueria-zurich-4073dddeb458 read more

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La Taqueria totally satisfied me-a! I came with two friends for dinner on Friday night, and was surprised by the food- it's tasty, alright! Tried the Tomatoey soup and a quesadilla to start, but our entrees were probably the best darn part! My veggie burrito was jam-packed with good stuff, then the tacos and taquitos- we couldn't get enough! My margarita was tasty (and oh so strong too), I couldn't stop with one, and had to order two! They also have a selection of diverse drinks and beers, so pick one (if you can), and raise your glass for a cheers! My friend went so crazy for the quesadilla and melted cheese, we had to order another just to put him at ease. It's super closeby to Altstetten bahnhof, and almost right next to a tram 2 stop. For a good deal, great food, and a nice ambience, friend- come on down to Taqueria, it's MUY BIEN! read more

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After coming here many more times since my first review, I desperately have to correct a wrong. I happily give La Taqueria 5 stars now that I'm a little more familiar with their great menu. For one, the burritos. Awesome. Secondly, the desserts (yes, I'm thinking of the O-M-Chocolate cake. Finally, the prices. The only thing that I've found on the pricier side were the tacos - however the burritos, drinks, and appetizers are actually a great value for money. So happy that I've found this place ^^ read more

Best Mexican restaurant in mainland Europe. Period. Run, don't walk there. Everything I had was brilliant and I felt like I was back in SoCal. Here is what I had - and every dish was a 5 star dish, so no need to rate them individually as I usually do: - Carnitas tacos - excellent. Juicy and flavorful. - Fish tacos - possibly the best I ever had! - Al Pastor tacos - just as good as the carnitas tacos. - Carne Asada burrito - I liked it a lot, especially since it is comprised almost entirely of steak - no rice filler that I hate so much. - Black beans were also very authentic and tasty. Can't wait to go back there! read more

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Been here twice now. Is the best Mexican food in Zurich. Our favorite thing to do is munch on the delicious fried tortilla chips. But there are so many great options on the menu. The staff is always friendly. Great outdoor seating, and lively atmosphere. read more

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There are a lot of Mexican Restaurants in Zürich, but La Taqueria is the only one that truly made me enjoy Mexican Food! Overall great atmosphere, friendliest team in a Restaurant and it near my Home, so a perfect stop for a take away dinner! read more

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I always come here with a reservation and this place is always full. Today I guess the heat is keeping the customers away ;) Anyways, I have tried all kinds of dishes 'Al Pastor' and I never get disappointed. Very well done and the portion size is perfect! read more

La Taqueria - Very cool entrance near the flowery garden - Mexican Near Me - Zürich, ZH

The people were super friendly. I really liked the aesthetic even tho it was a bit too cliché. They have a gigantic menu and the portions are huge. we tried the carnitas plate which was awesome. Would def recommend. read more

Drive an hour in opposite direction of travel with urge for Mexican food. Would have driving four hours more after eating there!! A+ Mexican food, atmosphere is just as good! Will be regular stop every time I am in Switzerland. read more

............................ GUYZ. Seriously. It's been a looooong 14 months that I've been stuck living in Zurich without authentic Mexican food... Let me tell ya! ;) coming from a Hispanic background it's been a hard adjustment. But thank the Mexican gods that La Taqueria is here! Muy bueno!! Although it is located in Altstetten, it's pretty darn convenient to get to. From Zrh HB it's less than 5 minutes by train and from there about a 10 minute easy walk. Can I get a whoop whoop that there is finally a place in Zurich where you order & pay at the counter and they deliver your food..?! It cuts out all that awkwardly slow non friendly Swiss table service that I loathe. Seriously y'all, it's the small things that excite me. Oh yeah, the food... It was great. I've been twice already (mhm) and I feel confident in recommending the chicken! I had a pollo taco which was great, juicy and had great flavor. I do wish that it was double tortillad (si, a verb) though. The friend I was with didn't think what I got was a taco because she was only familiar with a crunchy taco LOLZ! She had the chicken burrito and loved it. We ordered chips and salsa and guac and all three were great! The chips are thick and guac was creamy. I'm excited to go back and try their frijoles negros and mexican rice, to add both to your main costs about 10 bucks which sucks a little but I'm not complaining ;) Obvi will go again. And again. :) read more

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Finally a Mexican place in Zurich that actually takes me back to all those fantastic Mexican dining experiences in the States! While its location is a bit off the beaten path, La Taqueria makes up for it with its interior design and atmosphere. Good selection on the menu, ranging from all sorts of Tacos and Burritos, to Taquitos, Nachos and Papitas (French Fries covered with Carne Asada, cheese, guacamole, etc - yes please). Only thing missing in my view are Tamales. There is even Horchata available, need I say more? I thoroughly enjoyed my Carnitas Burrito, good size and great flavor, also good deal at CHF 13.90.. Same goes for the Super Papitas that I shared with my company. Cannot wait to be back, I recommend this place to anybody looking for flavorful Mexican food or a cool place to dine. read more

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This taqueria deserves its rating as the best in Zurich. Being an American, and from NYC no less, taquerias, good and bad are on each corner. The menu is authentic Mexican as the owner is a Mexico City transplant married to a Swiss man. The kitchen staff are Mexicans and the food is Mexican made with traditional Mexican ingredients not local substitutes to appeal to local palates. Service is great, food is cooked to order, and decor is spot on for a taqueria. read more

Finally there is a new Mexican restaurant in town!!! This restaurant is very well located, between the Bahnhod Altstetten and Lindenplatz. There you can taste great Burritos, Tacos, Quesadillas, Salads, nachos, Mexican beers... in short all the great Mexican food bestsellers!! They even have some nice ready to go salads, cookies etc... We had Burritos and I was surprised by the size of it, WOW. Very good size with a lot of fresh filling. Great service, good prices it's definitely worth to try. I will go there again for sure! read more

La Taqueria - Nice beef and cheese Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Zürich, ZH

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100% best Mexican food we have found in Zurich. Obsessed with their taquitos! I love that they deliver with Mosi's as well. 2 Minute walk from Bahnhof Altstetten. Everything is freshly made when you order. Restaurant and outside is very charming. read more

Call me unoriginal for giving 5 stars after everyone else has. I don't always like to copy things. But also call me honest for pointing this out and giving my honest review which is also, 5 stars! I have brought different friends here and each time we stopped by, all of them were very happy. You know they are overjoyed when they are already scouring the menu on a full gluttonous stomach and attesting what they will be ordering next. That's what real foodies do. Talk about eating your next meals while you are eating your current one. You have to come here because the owner was so dissatisfied with the faux Mexican restaurants in town that he decided to do Zurich right by opening his own. He certainly got it right! For appetizers I would recommend the Super Papitas, but make sure you bring your super appetitas too! It's fries topped w beans, cheese, sour cream, really fresh guacamole, cilantro and beef. It's a super size-ish portion and is simply so good that you cannot stop eating this even though your mind is saying - gosh, your main dish is even bigger than this one, slow down! All of your friends will fight each other to eat it all while downing their Mexican drinks, and then before your main dish comes, you are already feeling a bit regretful as the stomach has reached a "somewhat satisified" feeling already. Fret no more. All these emotions are erased when you see your main entree. Whether it's soft tacos (I'd recommend getting a couple or few to try out), quesadillas or the Platos (I like carne asada, beef); you will manage to eat it because it is incredibly appealing to your culinary pleasures. The meat served here in the tacos is superb because it is marinated. Plus even the chicken is nice to eat because the owner properly chooses dark meat, which is juicier and absorbs marinades much better (the local restaurants tend to use white meat which is drier and more lean). Just go crazy, worry later. There's plenty of time to sign up for a gastric bypass later anyway. You are not going to find something like this in Zurich everyday (less you come here everyday!). Did I mention the prices??? VERY reasonable!!! The last time we came, it was on a Friday and it was PACKED! Comparing to Zurich Swiss restaurant standards of timing, they were average-ish in that sense. But we knew how busy they were. The waiter later sincerely apologized and even comped us margarita classicas to show their appreciation of our patience (which seriously wasn't too bad, but who turns down free margaritas?). With such great food and an owner/wait staff that appreciates their customers in service and great prices (instead of many Zurich restaurants where the customer is wrong, the server is right for a high price!); you cannot go wrong here. The only wrong is that you are not here yet. - Report card: Food: 5 stars Service/owner mgmt & hospitality: 5 stars Location: uber convenient, a few minutes walk from the Bahnhof Altstetten or Tram 2 stop. read more

You can forget your regular Mexican restaurant. This is the beezneez! This is the place to keep your cravings for proper Mexican/Tex-Mex food satisfied Excellent value-for-money. Very generous portion sizes. The burritos are massive. read more

Definitely one of the best Mexican food place I've been to. The refried beans were the tastiest I've ever tried, good enough that I'd almost consider skipping the meat. The whole concept of authentic Mexican food is a refreshing contrast to the standard "Mexican" place. Only minus is the smell from the deep frying, after a visit, you might find yourself smelling slightly like a fast food worker. Highly recommended. read more

Decent place especially if you're craving Mexican. I especially liked their black beans, which were very flavorful. I also liked the pollo verde, but overall the portions seemed a bit small. BTW, arguably burritos (and flour tortillas) aren't exactly "authentic" Mexican food except for possibly the city of Juárez. They really became popular among immigrant Mexican farmworkers in California, where it evolved to what you'll find today. That's not to say that food needs to be "authentic" to be good -- far from that, many great dishes are results of similar immigrant stories and were fused with different cuisines or ingredients. But it's good to clear up the history. ;-) read more

Really good food. The super nachos are a must, though it's pretty large portion, so you better be hungry... And the nachos are home made, not the regular supermarket bought! They also offer michelada with your choice of large list of authentic Mexican beers read more

It's incredibly, incredibly difficult to find good Mexican food in Switzerland, but I think I've managed it! Okay, I can't claim all (or any) of the credit - we came here for a colleague's birthday lunch a few weeks ago, so the kudos goes to her for picking this place out. The decor is nice and the ambiance is great: really relaxed, and the service was friendly. But on to the food! I ordered the taquitos (with beef), which were perfectly crispy and amazingly delicious. The guacamole was TO DIE FOR - freshly made and definitely the best guacamole I've had so far in Switzerland (none of that powdered crap other places like to serve). Everyone really enjoyed their food. Surprisingly, we were not served chips and salsa as an appetizer - perhaps this is just my American self who's used to being served a basket of chips plus some salsa after placing my order, and it's simply not done in Zürich. Anyway, we've already planned our second visit here and will be back to try the margaritas! (Now the question is: Do I stick with the yummy taquitos, or venture to try their tacos... Hmm...) read more

Simply the best Mexican food I've eaten since leaving the States almost nine years ago. The meat was really well merinated and spiced, the service great and the prices more than reasonable. It is, without question, that we'll be back soon. read more

After reading all the great reviews on Yelp, we decided to visit La Taqueria. Even if it's not in the center of Zurich, it's very easy to reach by train, as it's only 5 minutes walk from Altstetten station. This restaurant serves the best Mexican food in Zurich and one of the best I've ever tried. The food is fresh and home made and the stuff is friendly. The baked nachos were really good. I also tried the quesadillas and the burritos, they had a rich taste but they were light and not greasy at all. The prices are low for Zurich. read more

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Sunny spring weather has reminded me that it's time I added another somewhat belated review of one of our Zurich favourites - La Taqueria. Having a boyfriend who loves the type of Mexican food that is prepared in San Diego made it quite a challenge to find a place that he will like, but to our biggest luck, someone from SD happened to open the exact place he was looking for. Everything we ate there from quesadillas to churros to tacos was fresh, good quality and nice. I also liked the way the place was decorated inside and outside - lively, colourful, in perfect harmony with what is served. read more

Great REAL mexican place !!!! This place is really fantastic. It is a lovely small house where they serve real mexican food. The concept is really cool !! The food is not like tex mex but real mexican food. Very tasty, and very very cheap !! I don't know how they can do those prices. The staff is very nice and have a good knownledge about the food. They should start a few restaurant all over Zurich. I'm sure it will be a big hit ! read more

Hmmm mexican food!! I love mexican food and as a bit of a mexican myself i like this place! The location is perfect for me, since its just 4 tram stops from my house. For others you can either come via nr 2 tram till lindenplatz or you can go to the Bhf Alstetten. The concept is, irder at the bar and ger served to yur table. They got traditional dishes like the tacos abd quesadilla, but also tex mex stuff like burritos. I got the quesadillas al pastor (with pork)love that don't fry their tortillas and with the amazibg pork meat and sauce it is a perfect combibations! I also had their agua fe jamaica (Hibiscus ice tea) and loved it!!! They have some mexican beers and of course tasty margaritas!! Yummy The place is not big, so if your a large group call ahead, if not then you can always find a couple of seats. Next time i'll try a taco or a burrito ;) read more

The food was fine, but definitely not anything impressive or special. I got a Al Pastor burrito and the meat was dry, which is disappointing after the length of the wait (the food came after an hour even though the restaurant wasn't especially busy.) This place was a big let-down. I wouldn't really go back here again, so it's disappointing to hear other reviewers call it the best Mexican food in Europe. read more

Good spot to get your burrito fix. I got the Carne Asada and thought the meat was dry. Had fries in there (San Diego style), dry too. The Pork burrito was better. read more

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Yay, finally a place that offers a real choice of Mexican food and drinks at very affordable prices! You judge a japanese restaurant by the quality of their sushis, French bakery judged by the crust and taste of their baguette, and a Mexican restaurant by the quality of the fajitas. Caramba, I have to say, it's the first time in a long time (actually since I went to Mexico) that I tasted a burrito so good . We took the vegie burrito and the fish burrito. With each bite I didn't want it to end :D the ingredients are nicely mixed, it's got a nice, tight wrap, and it just tastes great. The vegie had a good rice-to-vegies distribution and the overall look was very appetizing. read more

I have to say: I used to live in California where the Mexicans know how to cook authentic food. This place is pretty awesome: They don't serve Fajitas (which is an European version of Mexican food). I had to try a chicken taco (unfortunately they don't have the typical fish taco) Quesadillas, Churros and Horchada. Everything homemade. Taco &Quesadillas were supertasty, Horchada a bit too watery. Churros good but chocolate sauce...meh. Overall a bit pricy but hey - it's Switzerland - right? I'll def. come here again for a taco. Or two. read more

Alright so you don't go to Switzerland for Mexican food but it was our last night before heading back to Philly. Let me tell you- this place is LEGIT. Tucked away on a small street, super Cute ambiance. I ordered three different tacos and my wife ordered the carnitas burrito- both orders were delicious! We contemplated ordering more but our meter was running out. So GOOD! Plus- you can pee on Trumps face in the restroom, double win! read more