Praise the lord and may the angel choirs sing! Behold, an actual decent Mexican restaurant in Denmark! In all seriousness, ever since coming to Denmark to study abroad, one thing which I have missed oh so dearly from back in the States is a Tex-Mex fix from Chipotle, Qdoba, or Baja Fresh. Alas, my search for a good restaurant for the past 3 months has been fruitless, but no longer, because Taco Diner has come to save the day like some strong armed superhero flying down from the sky.
Taco Diner isn't a huge place and the menu isn't expansive, but you can't be picky now. The menu consists of a decent spread of food - tacos, burritos, chimichangas, and more which can be ordered with chicken, beef, veggies, whathaveyou. I had a chicken and bean burrito which is served with chips while my friend got a chimichanga with chicken which was served with rice and a small salad. Overall, my burrito definitely hit the spot and quelled any cravings I had, though I would never mistake it for the "real stuff" back at home. The chicken was shredded and in a slightly hot sauce and was wrapped in a flour tortilla with pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a little rice. I smothered every bite with some of the spicy-ish salsa they had which was a good decision on my part. The taste wasn't mind blowing or anything, but compared to some of the other Tex-Mex-esque stuff I've tried here, it's leaps and bounds ahead of the (very limited) competition. Portions were decent too. My friend's chimichanga was also good. The chicken was the same as mine and the shell was fried nice and crisp. It got her thumbs up.
Taco diner is close to the Nørreport train station away from the shopping streets and towards the direction of Nørrebro in Copenhagen. It might be a little hard to find if you're not sure of the area but hey, that's what GoogleMaps is for. Inside, there is limited seating with some bar seating and a few tables. It felt open, clean, and comfy though. I came mid-afternoon so it wasn't exactly busy, but service was good and the food came out fast, and yes, they speak perfect English here. Finally comes price, my burrito and chips rang up to 50DKK which, if you've stayed in Denmark for any length of time, you will know is very decent for food of any kind. My friend's chimichanga totaled to 65DKK - also quite good. If you're looking to cure that burrito craving in Copenhagen, Taco Diner is your best bet. read more