There are not too many Mexican restaurants in Chile. I'm happy I found this place! Most staff do…read morenot speak English but they are very welcoming and accommodating. The food was delicious, especially the chicken tacos!

Admittedly, I have not really tried any Mexican cuisine in Chile for nearly a year because I'm…read moreafraid I'll be sorely disappointed. However, I attended an event recently that was catered by Zócalo and the food and flavors were surprisingly delicious (read: spicy). I knew I needed to find the brick-and-mortar restaurant soon. Note for Americans: Don't come here expecting TexMex. There are no starter chips and salsa, fajitas, or queso dip. There is crema, spicy salsas, black beans, and soft and fluffy corn tortillas. We arrived midday on a Sunday and were happy to see that Zócalo, unlike other nearby restaurants, was actually open. Our server was great and brought us multiple pitchers of margaritas, and we shared the parrallada and some chips with guac and black beans. All told, it was less than $60k clp for all four of us. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday! The only downside was that as the restaurant saw more customers, or server was noticeably less attentive and forgetful. We did not get our waters as ordered or to-go salsa. Nonetheless, it was an excellent experience and we'll definitely be back. If you like Mexican cuisine and decor, give Zócalo a chance. The menu has something for every taste and budget.

The flavor was delicious. It tastes like I'm back in socal! I definitely recommend the dishes that…read moreuse conchinita pibil since the meat is so juicy and flavorful! The servers were really nice to me even though I don't speak Spanish and the decor was very nice. It definitely gave me good quality vibes.

Taquería El Ranchero has to be hands down one of the best Mexican food restaurants here in…read moreSantiago, Chile. This is a great place to come and grab some tacos or a traditional Mexican dish with some micheladas. I do have to point out that they serve Chilean style micheladas; corona, lime and salt. If you want a savory dish that's spicy and tasty, I highly recommend the order of three tacos de pastor which comes with authentic CORN tortillas, carne de pastor and pineapple chunks with some of the spiciest salsas I've had here in Chile. I also recommend the Enchiladas verdes with red rice and retried beans is a good vegetarian option. As per the ambience, it truly took me back to the small-town pueblo vibes with the vibrant colored walls, old vintage decor and Mexican music playing on the speakers. This place transports you to a local Mexican restaurant that you'll find in Northern Mexico. It has an elaborate menu which offers a wide variety of traditional dishes: enchiladas, sopes, mole, pozole , alambres, nachos and agua de horchata. I will definitely be back to this place and will try their pozole!

Just got to Santiago and looking for a place to grab a quick bite on a Friday night. Quite crowded…read moreso ended up in a table in the bar area. The music was quite loud but the only place to eat. We ordered a couple of beers that were local that were good. They have a good selection of beers. For dinner we ordered the cheeseburger pizza. Pizza arrived quickly and was very good. No red sauce but all the things you expect on a cheeseburger including the fries. It also had a drizzle of ranch dressing. Ate and left but quite popular with young crowd.

I've probably been here more than any other bar in Santiago. Is it the best? No, but it definitely…read morehas its place. I would not recommend tourists to go here - unless there's some sort of sportsball game you MUST watch while on vacation, skip it. If you live in Santiago though it's a good place to have on the rotation. Food: The food isn't the best I've ever had but it certainly isn't bad. I've enjoyed most things I've ordered - from pizzas to burgers. They have wings which can be hard to find in Santiago, but I can't recommend the buffalo wings. Chilean hot sauce has a distinctive flavor that is very different and way saltier than Franks/traditional buffalo sauce. I tried using it at home to make buffalo sauce and it just doesn't work - and it tasted just like the buffalo sauce here. The other sauce flavors for the wings are good though. Drinks: They have a nice variety of drinks with prices that aren't too offensive. Atmosphere: It's a gringo bar. The place is pretty huge - there are several rooms on different floors. This makes it a great place for events. I've been to several events from different groups - from language exchanges, English storytelling, to US presidential debate parties. They also seem to have themed dance parties and events that you can find on Facebook. The ambiance is California sports bar with surfaces that are a bit sticky. Service: Typical Chilean service (slow) but I have been there before when the service was actually really good. They get really busy and are understaffed but you can tell the staff is usually doing their best given the circumstances. Overall I think as long as you know what to expect you shouldn't be disappointed with this place, and I would recommend it to any English speaking foreigners in Santiago.

I first came here when I was visiting a friend at his bar. We weren't in the mood for sushi (which…read moreis what is served in his pub) so we went next door to try Chilango, a small Mexican place in the increasingly international barrio, Recoleta. From the outside, Chilango has a badass Mexican vibe with a 'dia de los muertos' feel. There is a giant "calaveras" on the sign out front and once you walk in, the decor of photos, trinkets and art make you feel like your in the DF instead of Santiago. The owner lived and studied in Mexico and has brought the flavors and spice to Santiago (adding a bit of Chilean twist to make it palatable for Chilean tastebuds). When we got in it must have been around 12am so we were happy to see it was still open! I was deciding between the quesadilla and the burrito, but because the look and feel were super authentic, I decided to try my luck with the burrito. I am a vegetarian and normally veggie burritos always let me down (except for the Chipotle option). Sure enough, it was a let down and not very filling but, the spicy salsas and nachos did somewhat make up for it. However, my friend, who lived in Mexico for a year, got a burrito with chicken and gave it his seal of approval. This is a perfect place for a late night snack on your way to or from the bars in the area as they are open super late. I also heard they have some good lunch specials, but for me, I am not sure if the quality-price ratio is worth it when there are so many other tasty restaurants around with better veggie options. Tip: Eat in the restaurant (as opposed to getting your order to go) because they have a selection of different and interesting and spicy salsas that you can choose.

I am giving this place a three, but I am being generous in doing so. Their burritos are actually…read morereally yummy, I love them. They have some great salsas that are actually pretty spicy. Their burritos have a really fresh taste to them and don't leave you feeling super weighed down, which can sometimes happen. They offer several different burritos, taco and always have freshly made guacamole. So the food great. The location is also great it's right on loreto by lots of the major bars and Santiago night scene, they also have street seating for the scorching summers. I always stop by here after a night at Onacio. So what sucks their SERVICE. it doesn't just suck it's atrocious. I don't think I've ever received worst service in my life. It's such a pity as the atmosphere is chill and the food is really a great bajon after a night out.

El mejor restaurante tex mex en Santiago por lejos! Me hace recordar la comida de cuando vivia en…read morecalifornia!

Stay away from this place if you want half way decent food.the shrimp wrap had at most two shrimp…read morethat was thinly sliced. The carne taco was just ground beef. Super expensive and i don't eat taco bell but can honestly say taco bell is a better choice.

Needed a break from red meat dishes. Service here is great and the menu has a wide variety of food…read moreand beverages. Had the chicken taco salad and it was delicious. The mango in the salad and the dressing are amazing. My husband had the chicken quesadilla and reported they were the best he's ever had. The restaurant is well decorated.

Had a nice meal here in the restaurant and shopping area. There are many food options to choose…read morefrom. We were wanting Mexican so we chose this place. We got right in at 7:30. I ordered a beer and my wife a margarita. She said her margarita was strong. We decided to share nachos and order guacamole. Both came out perfectly. The nachos came loaded with ground beef, onion, lettuce, black beans, and sour cream. Very good size portion. The guacamole was good. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

I had never been to this restaurant before but went for the first time on Friday night for dinner…read morewith a friend. She had been there a year ago and said she hadn't loved the food but wanted to try it again. We are both Americans but I have had a LOT of authentic Mexican food, including in Mexico and home cooked Mexican food by Mexican friends. The food wasn't terrible, but it did not taste very Mexican to us. Upon seating, we were provided with a basket of very hard/firm and thick tortilla chips accompanied by 2 tiny ramekins of salsa (1 was a red tomato salsa and the other a smooth green avocado salsa). The red salsa tasted like salted tomato and little else (not much flavor) and the avocado salsa tasted, well, like salted avocado and lemon. I didn't taste or see any cilantro or onions anywhere. Chomping on the chips made my jaws tired and might hurt your teeth if you have sensitive teeth. We each ordered a different enchilada dish (see photos). Mine came with 2 enchiladas and was filled with generous helpings of bland shredded chicken that had the texture of a paste. The red sauce on top tasted like Italian tomato sauce rather than enchilada sauce. I was disappointed by the lack of flavor. They didn't even ask me if I wanted it spicy (it wasn't). The reason I am giving it 3 stars is because it was a cute place with thoughtful decor that makes an effort to give you a nice experience. There is indoor seating on the first and second floors as well as a nice outdoor seating area with umbrellas. The waitstaff was nice and attentive. I'd give it 2.5 stars so I rounded up. I just wish the food was better. (If the food was better I'd give it 4 stars!). Not sure whether I will return.

Simple things make me happy. I heard mixed reviews about this place, but I finally tried it out for…read moremyself after a failed attempt (the first time they ran out of tortillas. It's hard to build trust for a taco spot after that.) I walked in and they were playing Pancho Barraza and the familiar aromas filled me with nostalgia for home cooked Mexican food and the taco trucks I would frequent in Oakland. A fellow chicana told me this place sucked, but it must have changed since then because it hit the spot (or perhaps the drunchies kicked in?). The tortillas de maiz, a luxury here, were what my life had been lacking and they properly double stack them. I tried the tacos de carnitas, chanchita pibil and al pastor and these are those juicy tacos that will leave your hands smelling like deliciousness for the whole day, assuming you eat them with your hands. I saw some folks eating with a fork and knife, smh. They had the basics down - tortillas blanditas, your choice of meat, topped with onion and cilantro and a lemon wedge on the side. Simple yet tasty and satisfying. A bit on the salty side, but this is Chile. The horchata was good too, and they sell Pulparindo! Are they the best or the most authentic? They'll do the trick if you have a craving for tacos/Mexican food. They have specials on the walls that I wish I had seen before because I would have crushed some tacos de lengua and arrachera. There's always a next time, and I'll stop by again for more tacos and to try their chilaquiles.

For the love of all that is mole, Bellavista finally has tacos!…read more If any Santiago barrio needed a place to get your post-borracha munchies on, it's Bellavista. I've only been to Los Miserables twice, but it certainly satisfies my craving like no other taco I've had yet in Santiago. Now, I'm not saying this place could compete head-to-head with my favorite taquerias in Dallas or Austin, but for an expat with a powerful taco jones it's the closest I've found here to the real thing. Those of us with first-hand taco knowledge, directly from either the mothership Mexico or her satellites in Texas and New Mexico (sorry, Baja CA, those Californified tacos are delicious but they're not 100% authentic), must be generous when assessing tacos so far from their home turf, but Los Miserables certainly delivers. The soft corn tortillas are larger, thicker and doughier than I'm used to, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I've had my share of dry, over-limed and just wrong corn tortillas in Chile, so I ain't complaining. After you order at the window of this tiny but sparkling-clean joint at the corner of Pio Nono and Bellavista, your tortillas are thrown on the griddle to await your choice of fillings -- all the better to melt the gooey cheese that you must add because it has ACTUAL CHEESY FLAVOR. (Expats will know what I mean.) Watch as the cocinero piles on the rich, piquant fillings and then passes your order to be garnished -- go all the way: onions, crema, guac and cilantro (mas, por favor). I've tried the chicken tinga, pastor, carnitas and egg/potato/cheese, and all were flavorful and freshly prepared. On my last visit I finally discovered the 500-peso side of grilled onions and actual FRESH, not pickled, jalapenos (again, expats will know what I mean). The server charmingly warned me it would be picante -- how cute. It added just the zing of taco-ness I'd been seeking and made me a little less homesick. I noticed that they've added a mole taco and a couple of other varieties that I'm going to sample on my next visit. Now, if they'd just get their beer license, they'd earn that fifth star.