There was a line out the door on a Late summer Saturday evening but it moved quickly and I found a…read moreplace to sit inside. The menu is printed in English and German. They have beer to go with the food but I chose a margarita mix of the two flavors. The tacos were excellent and they also have silverware if you're like me and don't want to pick up your food with your hands. It's challenging to find authentic Mexican food in Germany so Maria Bonita is a welcome respite from the nonsense.

This is probably one of the better options for Mexican food in Germany. The workers were from…read moreArgentina and they tried to duplicate Mexican border tapas. The meat was a little salty compared to what I am used to but the food was good in general. The refried beans were definately from a can but the pico de gallo was spot on. There was some confusion between the tacos I ordered and the burritos I received. But the Jamaica drink I am used to tasted the same. They do not have ice so fresh drinks and bottles are refrigerator cold. Nacho chips were on point!

Delicious burritos with plentiful vegan options but enough other choices that everyone can be…read moresated! Staff were friendly and spoke english so we had no issues ordering even complicated items! Seating is small on the inside, so be prepared to have to take away or find somewhere nearby. We got lucky with our group of 6! Fully recommend their fresh juice choices as I believe they change every day!

I am a SF Burrito snob. For many decades. As a novelty, I've had mission burritos all over the…read moreglobe. Usually, especially Before Chipotle, local takes were fun & often strange - like the gouda & curried chicken burrito in Holland, 1996. But the Germans ... they don't mess around. 2018 I was astonished accidently finding "SF Burrito Company" in Köln. My brain blew a fuse. And the burritos were absolutely outstanding in every possible way. Went there dozens or times. Took my first born there, who was raised on Bay Area burritos. Wow! Then I learned SF taquerias were all over Deutschland. Maybe I should relocate ... Sadly, SF Burrito Co in Köln did not survive Covid. But cologne has other taquerias making magnificent burritos (to be reviewed later). I'd spotted Berlin's Dolores on previous trips but had not tried for a variety of reasons. Enter 2024 and in town with my youngest son (also raised on burritos). I was so excited to try Dolores. But truly saddened by the food experience. I grade burritos on a local curve. And by German standard, Dolores gets 3 stars max. It's basically blander than Chipotle. I'm so let down by the experience, I can't even describe it. I'll start either the Quesadilla as my burrito PTSD is just too strong to reflect on it. The chicken quesadilla was awful. Chicken and tortilla texture felt as if they were both prepared in a microwave. Rubbery chicken that was extremely dry inside. Zero crispness to the tortilla. Next to no cheese. And way too much cilantro on the chicken. And a side of mushy pico de gallo. I'm almost crying in shame reflecting on what a quesadilla from the Mission is compared to this. Ugh. The burrito. Got their house Pork special. Said it was Carnitas. For some reason, it took over 15 minutes to get to us - not a problem but bizarre as they had a burrito assembly line running. Anyway, it was very flabby in construction. No tension in the tortilla to hold it together. And the tortilla was mushy. Not properly steamed or crisped on the grill. The pork was very nice. A highly spiced pulled pork. Definitely not anything like carnitas. I do not believe it was fried or braised. A very low proportion of meat to rice. And the rice ... way too much Cilantro. Texture OK. But soapy cilantro from the rice practically overpowered the pork. Beans - refried which was a nice surprise. They were pretty OK . No cheese. A tiny amount of sour cream. Had a hot salsa in it. But was hardly noticeable and not even hot. Basically, a burrito that was a so-so copy of Qdoba or Chipotle. So sad. So very sad. The dining experience - the place was packed on a beautiful Saturday. A Line spilling out to the street. Nowhere to sit inside or outside. It was wonderful seeing so many couples and families enjoy an SF burrito experience ... I am thankful or this.

I notice a few people mention the "mean waitress" or "loudmouth waitress."…read more You people are all wrong. She was a firebrand but also the best thing about that restaurant. As I was getting up after finishing my meal the first time I went there, she also barked at me, "Hey you, clean your dishes!!" to let me know that I should collect my dishes and deposit them by the bar where you order. I remember feeling confused and wondering what I had done to earn her scorn. I also watched her chew people out who had a snippy tone when they placed their orders. She was at times a drill sergeant of a waitress.... but by being a relaxed and friendly person, it was not hard to earn her trust and land on her good side. And it was worth it to do so because she made the best damn margaritas in Kreuzberg. About six months ago she moved to Madrid I believe and sadly Ta Cabron hasn't been quite the same since. The enchiladas verdes are still fine but somehow different, The chicken seems different, something subtle has changed, and just isn't what it used to be. And don't get me started on the margaritas... they still serve them, and they are fine, but they are just plain old margaritas now. They don't have that magic. That pizzazz. These days, I don't really visit Ta Cabron much. Only once in a while to see if things might have turned around. I remember fondly now though how it was towards the end. She'd spot me and give me a smile and I'd get to the head of the line and she'd chat a little -- as the bustling throng of hungry patrons waited eagerly behind me in line, desperate to place their order -- and she would ask me how my day was. If people got too impatient or fidgety while she was telling me about what was new with her she'd bark a firm command at them them to chill - and then, light a light switch - finish whatever she was saying to me in a friendly tone. She was sort of Basil Fawlty meets the Soup Nazi, but with the frame and accent of a fiery Latina. I miss her.

Really now, Germany? I should've probably known better than to get a burrito in this country…read morewithout doing extensive Yelp research beforehand, because döner is definitely king here. And if the döner joints on every corner didn't tip me off, the fact that the burrito I got at Taquería Ta'Cabrón looked more like a döner or some sad wrap with a dollop of salsa on it definitely did. Maybe the quesadillas or margaritas are passable, but my burrito was so pathetically wrapped that I've sworn off a return visit. In other words, everyone knows that a burrito's ingredients should at least be completely enclosed inside the tortilla... or whatever inauthentic tortilla substitute you end up using. C'mon, Ta'Cabrón. No partial credit. Because of the poor construction, the ingredients were poorly distributed throughout the entire burrito and each bite was a bland surprise. At €7.20, it's a bit pricier than a burrito at Dolores, but I'd go to Dolores over Ta'Cabrón any day.

Decent Tex-Mex, but nothing outstanding. The nachos were pretty plain-Jane, nothing to get excited…read moreabout. Very basic, the sort you would find in a movie theater, perhaps. Good perhaps for Berlin. Friendly service and a good margarita.

Friendly service and deceptively delicious food!…read more I'm Mexican and wasn't expecting much, but this place was somehow super delicious. I had the chicken enchiladas, I'm already dying to come back!

Friendly service, wow! You can feel at home and well taken care of here. It's an adorable,…read morecharmingly lit little place. Great food, too. Fajitas were delicious though, by US standards anyway, the guacamole and salsa portions on the side were a bit skimpy. But the flavor was great! As was the margarita. Simple drink, rocks and salt, but delectable nonetheless. Nicely done! I like this place. It's not easy to find good Mexican food in Germany but this place has it.

Jolly and popular Mexican-themed restaurant in Schöneberg. There's a cosy front dining area and a…read morelarger room at the rear, all decorated with Mexican style murals, including one of Frida Kahlo, after whom the restaurant is named. It's Tex-Mex, though presumably the German version, as it was nothing your average American would recognise - and note that the burgers are actually sandwiched between tortillas rather than buns. Portions are generous for the price, and our meal of nachos with cheese, sour cream and guacamole followed by a burrito and two burgers, with a beer each, and s tip came to just under €50 for three. All the food was freshly cooked and tasty. Service was very friendly and helpful and a kitchen error with our order was picked up and sorted without us having to point it out. The main problem was the speed of the kitchen - or rather, the lack of it. We were served reasonably quickly, but as soon as it got busy, other tables had to wait longer, and one couple gave up after 40 minutes. So, I'd happily go there again, but others may have had a different experience. Go early or during quieter periods, unless you're happy to wait. Update December 2018: another good meal, under €25 for two including beers, and this time with (much) faster food service.

No line at 5:30PM on a Tuesday…read more Pros: -Vegan options Cons: -To go boxes are 0.50 euro -- Chicken Burrito Teller (7 euro) Chicken, rice, beans, and salad on a plate. The chicken (~100 g) was pretty good, as was the pinto(?) beans (~200g). The rice (~200g) was tender but flavorless. The side salad with a hint of dressing was tasty.

I used to be a huge fan of Chaparro, but each time I come I'm slightly more disappointed, as the…read morefood is not as good and the prices are far too high for the quality and portions of what you get. Their margaritas were always delicious, but that's not enough to keep me coming back.

Coming from California, this place might have the worst food ever. Additionally, the staff is not…read morefriendly to actual Mexicans, with colorful commentary. I was hoping for more.

Santa Maria offers solid and tasty Mexican food. However, it's nothing too outstanding compared to…read morewhat I have tried in parts of California. Although I am not very familiar with the Mexican food scene in Berlin. I had the Calabacitas quesadillas, which featured a nice marinade of sweet potato and various vegetables. They came out piping hot and well seasoned. There were also two different salsas on the table which added a nice kick of flavor. Not the cheapest place in Berlin for what you get, but hits the spot if you're craving some Tex-Mex.

Pro: Das Essen scheint .. bodenständig authentisch .. aber…read morenicht "raffiniert" oder höhere Küche zu sein. Die Portionen waren SEHR großzügig (ich war im Prinzip nach dem Vorspeisensalat bereits satt) und die Getränke genretypisch. (Cocktails waren schlicht aber gut) Contra: Es war spürbar kühl im Restaurant (wir waren im Winter da) und die Speisen waren eher auf der lauwaremen Seite, als auf der heißen Seite - bzw. kühlten sehr schnell (zu schnell) aus, da die Teller nicht vorgewärmt waren. Das Angebot für Vegetarier war sehr eingeschränkt und die Ausführung der Speisen (die wir hatten) waren eher schlicht. Mein Fazit: Wer keine raffinierte Küche erwartet und damit zufrieden ist eine Stufe über "Fastfood" zu essen ist hier mit akzeptabel gutem Comfortfood recht sicher. Persönlich würde ich es vorziehen, wenn die Portionen kleiner wären, dafür aber ausgefeilter. Qualitativ befindet sich das Paracas im Mittelfeld meiner Erwartungen. Für den großen Hunger, ohne besondere Ansprüche empfehlenswert .. ansonsten eher zu vermeiden.

I was here spontaneously with my son, as it was on our way home & he was hungry. I was also too…read moretired & weak to cook at home, so we decided to try "something new." The restaurant is very warm & inviting. Yellow & orange hues on the walls, beautiful large Latin American oil painting & also a nice bar inside. When we arrived, it was pretty empty (weekday, before happy hour :-)). My son ordered chicken wings, which came with fries & a salad. I got the Brazilian coconut-fish soup. The food arrived relatively quickly, tasted fresh & the waiter was super attentive & kind. The portions were decent & everything tasted great. I also had a vodka lemon with my meal- yum. The prices are reasonable for the quality & the menu looks amazing. I'd def. come back with a bigger appetite next time, to order a "real" Latin American main course & enjoy the happy hour.

Berlin has only a few casual Mexican-inspired restaurants and Chupenga has a handful of locations…read more The restaurant is trying for the Chipotle-style of menu, but with more limited vegetarian options. The guacamole and salsa was delicious but overall it was a mediocre meal. The food is flavorless and bland, only improved with hot sauce. It is not a great example of Mexican cuisine but it is good enough considering it is located in Berlin.

Great fast casual Mexican style food at reasonable prices. As a bonus for vegetarians and vegans…read morethey offer quinoa in addition to rice as a base.

Coming from a California where we eat Mexican food every week, Machete made the top of my best…read moreburritos list. I am vegan, so it's always hard to find good options. This place blew my mind! I ordered the black mamba and it was so so so good! The service was great and the workers were so helpful and kind! I would recommend to anyone to check them out!

I've been craving a good burrito lately, and when I found out that there was a place in Berlin…read morebetter than Delores, I figuerd I'd give it a go. Especially when I found out they take credit cards as almost nobody else in Berlin does! The burrito didn't blow me away, but it was pretty damn good. I needed more kick, so I asked the girl working about the hot sauce on the counter. She warned me how hot it was, and mixed it with some salsa for me. I thought she was just being a typical European afraid of true spices, but no, this thing kicked my ass. By the end of the burrito I was sweating. Had a nice espresso too after the meal, which was better than half of the espressos I've had in town. What the burrito lacked was made up for with friendliness from the girl working, so a 4* experience all around.