I have a well documented weakness for Mexican food but I am also known to be quite snobby about my…read moreMexican food. La Cucaracha is the reason why, I grew up in Leuven and frequented this restaurant regularly. As a result I compare all Mexican I eat with this joint and often I am disappointed. The food is really good, the menu has been unchanged for a long time but like they say: never change a winning team. By the way, if you do long for some variation, you can go for their daily special. I have tried most dishes on the menu, but I typically go for Antojitos Mixos which means mixed appetizer but I eat it as a main and I can guarantee, you won't regret it: it is a flour tortilla with 10+ dishes on it. You will be filled with Mexican goodness! The service is also on great: you can feel the warmth of the people serving you, they are helpful, friendly and polite. The only minor downside is that it is always packed so they are often super busy and it is sometimes difficult to grab their attention (also make sure you get a reservation!). After leaving Leuven, I still long for the great food and service. It is more than a nostalgic feeling, every time I go back the food manages to convince me that La Cucaracha is a great eat. Highly recommended.

The chef is awesome, he took his time to get out of the kitchen and advise us on the day's…read morespecials. The green chipotle and the 'floutas' were delicious. The plate of antijitos (appetizers) is a great spread of about 12 different mexican dishes. Enjoyed it thoroughly!

Burgers are very good. But the level of food and service went down…read more Now they use simple frozen fries that are not well baked. And seen the prices that's quite shocking....

From the owner: American Restaurant & Bar with cocktails, beer, burgers, hamburgers, ribs, steaks, T-bone, lobster…read moreand much more.

I used to come here all the time when I was in Louvain-la-neuve. Their burritos are very good and…read morecan be easily split between two people with how big they are. They have vegetarian options such as quorn for a meat replacement. The owner is really nice and i've seen him work their from the beginning. A good price for how much food you get but be careful guacamole costs extra!

From the owner: Fast food mexicain sainread more

Oh dear, I had such high hopes…read more.. 1. It's tex-mex, not authentic mexican 2. It's very AVERAGE tex-mex - the tortilla wraps they use taste store bought, there are no fish tacos on the menu (literally the most popular thing in SoCal right now), choice is generally very limited 3. I ordered a burrito with sour cream, and when I got home and opened it: NO SOUR CREAM! It was literally the only thing I ordered on top, and they forgot it. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because I want to support new local businesses, and hopefully they get better. But I won't be returning till fish tacos are on the menu. 4. Perhaps most telling: none of the staff were Mexican. I don't think any are even full time. It seemed like a stall run by part time students, and the service was in line with that. So so disappointing. p.s. This place seems popular because clearly 90% of people don't know good mexican/tex mex food - the moment a decent alternative opens in the area, I guarantee this place will struggle.

Very promising. Now I just need to test every single of their specialties…read more The tacos were spot on. Very nice beer selection (The Brussels Beer Project) Poised to succeed.

From the owner: Venez decouvrire une savoureuse cuisine tex mex halal.read more