Casita Mexicana Belgisches Viertel in Köln

Nice Mexican atmosphere but the food was disappointing. The bowls seemed bland: bland rice, few black beans and meat, cheap ready-made salad. Overall, unfortunately not a place we would visit again.

Well done, keep it up. the food is good for a reasonable price, and beautiful location, warm atmosphere.

Stopped by on a Thursday night. The restaurant was packed. Not sure if it is always busy. Or if it was more busy than usual because the next day was a public holiday. Liked the look and feel of the restaurant. However, the tables were very close together, so it was easy to overhear your neighbours (or be overheard). The restaurant was packed and there were only 2 servers (taking orders and serving food), so it took a while for our food to arrive. It took more than an hour for our main dish to arrive after ordering. We ordered a couple of spicy (Mezcal) margaritas and totopos w/ guacamole as a starter. Both were very tasty. The totopos were not homemade. The guacamole was homemade. They gave us a generous scoop. And, it was delish! Our main dish was very good. I ordered the blue corn quesadillas with chicken (“tinga”). It was served with a side salad. My friend ordered the tacos with pork (“pastor”). We enjoyed our mains. And, would order them again.

Unfortunately this chain restaurant was not living up to its reputation. Having been recently in the US and experiencing authentic Mexican food, I was a little disappointed by this effort. Very small portions, hardly any meat in the taco's and all in all, not tasty or zingy. I will avoid Mexican for a while now, as this was quite a let down.

The food was very good. The Aperol Margherita was also very good.

Really very good food and attentive service. Above all, the food is NOT drowned in any cheese, as is often the case in many Mexican restaurants.

6€ for a large Radler, 2.40 for a small Kölsch... pretty sporty. The restaurant's responses to reviews that said similar things that they would check it out seem to have just gone unnoticed.

I've been coming here for several years and have always been very satisfied. The food always tastes good. Today I was there for lunch and ordered a bowl and asked for it without corn. I have ordered this many times and my wish has always been fulfilled. Today, however, the waitress told me that the salad was already pre-mixed and that wouldn't work. I ordered the bowl anyway and when it came, all the vegetables including the corn were on the salad, so obviously not mixed in! One time before, my request in a court to swap the salsa for something spicier was also rejected. There was no reason for this either, they would have been priced the same. I don't know why the service was so bad in this regard, but that really annoyed me, after all, I'm a paying customer and my requests were relatively simple!

Cocina tipica is to be taken seriously! Unfortunately at a busy intersection…

Delicious food, but not too cheap

Always a pleasure! Tastes very authentic and the waitresses speak Spanish. Recommendation!

I thought it was good. But I wouldn't go there again for a while. The food was delicious, but the portions, especially the tacos, were too small for the price. The cocktails were very good. I don't recommend sitting outside, as you're essentially sitting in the middle of an intersection and are disturbed by passersby and other people late at night.

Overall I can only agree with the previous review. The food was really delicious, all the ingredients were very fresh and the spices were absolutely perfect. Definitely a risk of repetition

Very nice selection and delicious food - my tacos were great and so was the cocktail. I will definitely come back for a cozy evening with delicious Mexican food

Very authentic in all respects. I really like being there because of the atmosphere and the delicious food, as if you were in Mexico. The staff is very friendly and the prices are great for what you get.

I came with some friends who were visiting the city because they were in the mood for Mexican food and they all ended up super disappointed in the experience. We arrived at 8.15 pm and it took them about half an hour just to come and take our order. Half an hour later they come and tell us that they ran out of certain ingredients and take our order again. Half an hour later they come back with fewer ingredients and take our order again. The food arrived lukewarm, incomplete and after 1 hour and 20 minutes. The service was terrible, the cook was ironic when I asked him for the manager. The worst thing about it is that after 9 pm the restaurant was almost empty and it still took them too long to bring the food. If you feel like Mexican food, I recommend going somewhere else because here you definitely leave with a bad taste in your mouth.

I came to the restaurant with high expectations but ended up disappointed and upset. The service was terrible, it took two hours to bring the food, the order was changed 3 times and in the end it arrived incomplete and lukewarm. If you want to go to a Mexican restaurant, better go to another one!

Terrible service! It took them half an hour to take our order, half an hour later to tell us that there were no ingredients, and then wait another half hour to tell us that there were even more ingredients missing. We waited almost two hours to receive the food, it arrived incomplete, the tortillas were hard. Bad experience

Great food. Shame about the delivery service/s. I've ordered 5 times and received the delivery only once. It was tasty though. The restaurant pushes the blame onto uber eats and vice versa. When Lieferando worked it was ok.

Food was great, the selection was wide, the price was ok

Sad lot, even though others mentioned the whole thing months ago

Luckily we had reserved a table in the evening so looking for a table was very relaxed. In the evening the store was packed and all the seats were completely occupied. The starter trio was very tasty (different chips than in the other Mexican restaurants) with three delicious sauces. The service was also very friendly and competent. The ambience in the store was super nice decoration and everything seemed very authentic! You definitely have to remember Casita Mexicana for a second visit!

The food was extremely tasty, and the spices were perfectly balanced. We recommend trying a bit of everything and ordering one of the fresh juices. The service was also courteous. We were lucky enough to sit on the lower floor, where it was a bit quieter.

Very tasty food and very nice waiters. You feel very comfortable. The only negative is that it is very noisy on weekends and the tables are very crowded.

Delicious food, we took the mixed plate. Service was friendly and personable. Gladly again.

The service was very friendly and the order couldn't go fast enough, or so it seemed to me. The food was good. It wasn't a mega portion, just a small filler. I felt a little abandoned by the staff as I got ready to leave before paying. I would have liked a second drink, but there was no sign of the service. J'ai nage dessus..

bad-tempered staff. But the food is delicious and the prices are okay for Cologne

Friendly staff and good food. CasitaMexikana is the Mexican restaurant we always visit when we visit Cologne.

As a Mexican, I enjoyed the food more than expected. Some dishes are basically Tex-Mex and some others are close to the traditional Mexican flavor, adapted to the European palate. You will be satisfied with the portion sizes. Atmosphere and decoration are also great. It was a nice surprise that people in the restaurant speak Spanish, English and of course German.

Always cool, celebrated my birthday here for the second time and it was great. The food was super tasty, service was super nice, everything was just great!

There were better experiences for tacos. The taste of bread is suppressing the taste of food inside. Other than that environment is good, service was very fast, team working is very kind.

We went to Casita Mexicana for the first time today. The food was tasty and came quickly, although not cheaply. For the price you could expect a little more. The decisive factor for the 2 stars, however, is the very lackluster and unfriendly service. That really dampened the mood during the visit.

man kann zur jeder Tageszeit hier her kommen und Mann fühlt sich wie in Mexiko, Hier wird man von oben bis unten verwöhnt . Am besten mit Vorreservierung.

Super nice, competent and patient service, very tasty, beautifully presented, quickly served creative food at a reasonable price. The ambience was a bit uncomfortable despite the warm colors.

We took the mixed plate, everything was really tasty! Service was very friendly. Highly recommended and if we are in the area we would definitely go again!!

Unfortunately it has diminished over time. The taste of the food is sometimes completely unbalanced and thrown together carelessly, the portions are quite small and the price is quite high. The shop itself is quite nice. However, the branch on Severinstrasse is better in every respect.

I loved the place!!!!! Food was very nice, the salsas are all vegan, they have many veggie and vegan options. The vibe is very nice and the people working there are too kind!!! Absolutely recommend.

There were 4 of us in the casita. Unfortunately, the food really didn't impress us at all. It was all very tasteless. We paid 100 euros for this. But the service was very nice.

We were at Carista and the taste of the food was unfortunately a disappointment… The dips for the starter were 100% ready out of the package and the main course was unfortunately just tasteless.

Eat service Ambiance Great 10/10 Again and again🥰😻😘😻🥂

The food was really great. We'll definitely be back.

Not good value for money. Burrito was tasty but a bit carelessly prepared

Nachos and tortillas were delicious. Great fresh drinks. The tacos are very tasty. I will recommend.

We ate here recently after not being there for about 3 years. Our food was delicious, as was the homemade iced tea. The only thing is that the prices are sometimes quite high, especially considering the portion size. We'll definitely come back again anyway.

The food here is at its best! Fiery hot and really tasty, especially the dips with the tortilla chips from the chef are awesome!

My friend and I spontaneously went to Casita Mexicana in the Belgian Quarter this evening. The evening started well, with a really nice cellar. We ordered tacos and cocktails. The food was delicious, a margarita too. The Mezcal Mule - horrible. A totally unsuccessful cocktail, far too much alcohol, no taste, bad mix. But we were relaxed - it happened and immediately complained about the cocktail after we tried it briefly. An incredibly unfriendly team leader replied to us: “You ordered it, you have to drink it... Yes, that is a strong cocktail. That's just how it tastes, etc." We: "Yes, good, but we just don't like it." And in our mid-30s, we are also able to drink a supposedly strong cocktail and don't have to be lectured. So we asked for a new drink. You: yes, but you also have to pay, even if the other drink was simply undrinkable. Such impudence! End of the story: the lady didn't change her face, even after repeatedly pointing out that this wasn't good service. So my friend had to eat his food without a drink and we left. At least he didn't have to pay for the failed cocktail after all. This team leader really has no idea about gastronomy, which is a shame for the pretty shop. The simplest solution would have been to accept the criticism, take the drink straight off the bill and offer a new one. Complete. We won't be coming back and won't recommend the restaurant.

Tacos quite ok, service very unfriendly.

Excellent food and EXCELLENT service, how refreshing to be greeted with a smile, with kindness and patience by Franco! Franco made us recommendations and paid attention to us and all with a smile. Casita Mexicana: more employees like Franco please. The cook is also excellent!

The food is really great as is the service. So it tastes really great. The problem, however, is clearly the price and the portion size. For 15 euros 4 mini tacos that certainly will NOT fill you up is pretty cheeky. Generally you have to take a starter and then you'll quickly be over €30 per person including a drink. And the high stools are also extremely uncomfortable.

Das Essen war gut, die Cocktails waren lecker es kommt der mexikanischen Küche ähnlich. Leider sind die Salas nicht authentisch mexikanisch. Ich denke die Tortillas sind nicht frisch gemacht, sondern eingefroren und aufgewärmt. Wir sind in Deutschland und ja es gibt besser mexikanisch Restaurants aber es war sehr lecker und es kommt der mexikanischen Küche sehr nah. Für einen Abend mit Freunden lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall.

Really good Mexican food. Great service. Nice ambience with Latin music. Coming back for sure :)

Unfortunately it didn't taste good at all and for the small portion of sweets + a drink we paid €29.90 for two people...that's quite steep

The staff is very friendly and helpful, I had an excellent dinner.

Service was great and the waiters were super friendly. Food was also excellent. Ambience could be a bit more comfortable.

We had a very nice evening, thank you very much. We liked the food very much, the service was generally attentive, but it could be done more often. A brief introduction to the appetizer platter would have been nice, some of it was surprisingly spicy. Unfortunately, the order “without coriander” only worked for one of three dishes on the starter plate. We liked the ambience, but it is quite noisy. We'd love to come back

Best, Mexican in Cologne hands down

The best and only authentic (imo) Mexican restaurant in Cologne. Bay City Burritos is good but this place has more variety. Everything is fresh and delicious 😋

Summary: unsuitable for vegans and overpriced. I had the Casita Mix plate (taco, quesadilla, burrito) in vegan - by the way, almost the only vegan option. When I ordered I was asked if I wanted cheese, which I said no and repeated that it should please be vegan. The question about whether meat was ok almost caused me to leave. The food came relatively quickly. You get 2 (mini) tacos, 1 burrito and 1 quesadilla. The fillings: 2x a few vegetable snippets (with coriander sauce) on the tacos, 1x kidney bean puree which had a meaty aftertaste (but at this point I was probably biased by the question when ordering). The last filling was incredibly poorly seasoned nopal, which to me simply tasted like pickles with a bit of lettuce. The whole thing for >20€. I was neither full nor did I enjoy any of these fillings - the tacos were ok but unfortunately with coriander sauce (tastes vary here). There was a little extra sauce that I couldn't identify because it didn't actually taste like anything (maybe water with a hint of onion). The drinks were good and also of a large selection. My partner liked it mediocre - but the prices were hefty here too. Therefore 2 stars even though my experience was worthy of a maximum of one star. Without exception, the staff also speaks Spanish, for whom that is relevant (I cannot judge whether all the employees come from Mexico or Latin America in general) Service but rather bad: The questions about the vegan order & we wanted to ask for a second napkin because there was only one at the table - we ended up halving it because we couldn't get anyone to the table. Side note: If you don't like coriander, you should keep your distance - I ordered without coriander (there was none on top as a topping) but apparently there is no (vegan) sauce without coriander, which is why my food ultimately had a slightly soapy taste: )

The food tasted great, the drinks too and the service was very nice, even though it was pretty busy. This was my second visit and certainly won't be the last.

Highly recommended. The food is very tasty and the service is very friendly. It's definitely not the last time I've been there.

We always had fond memories of the restaurant and enjoyed eating there. However, a few months have passed since our last visit. The quality has decreased significantly since then. The food was below average and carelessly prepared. We felt more like we were in a fast food restaurant.

We went to a restaurant for lunch, and it was really good. The atmosphere was pretty nice and chill. The music was fun but not annoying. The waiting time was pretty short and worth it because the food was really good. And as a cherry on top: homemade brownie. Everyone (including small kids) enjoyed it a lot, definitely worth visiting.

Good food. Would expect more dips with chips. The juice was way delicious.

It’s hard to find good Mexican food outside North America, but this place does satiate my cravings. Not only with food, but the atmosphere. It has a very warm and nostalgic environment. I like to order a mix of tacos and share with a big group. Had ‘El Machete’ cocktail and it was genuinely one of the best cocktails I’ve had in months. It had a slushie ball in the center of the drink that was delicious. The second time I ordered the drink, there was no slushie ball and it wasn’t nearly as good, a bit unfortunate. Definitely recommend to any Americans missing a local Mexican place, I wouldn’t say it’s as good as what we have back home, but still hits the spot. Their salsas are especially good! I recommend the appetizer ‘Trio’.

I really enjoy eating Mexican here. The waitresses are very nice and there are delicious tacos, quesadilas and great sauces. For eating I can recommend the casita plate, there's a lot on it and you'll be full. For the other dishes, I would still recommend a starter. There is also Corona on tap. Also suitable for larger groups.

The food is really tasty, but the waiting time is quite annoying. I ordered something to pick up and it should arrive in 15 minutes. Once I got there I had to wait another 30 minutes!!

Delicious. Friendly staff. Price performance fits.

The food was really great, very tasty! We sat outside, it was very comfortable and the waitresses were all really friendly and accommodating!

The waitress Céline is super nice and really good. Food was also very tasty. Definitely recommended.

I wait one than one hour I will never come very bad restaurant

It's a real shame that you only get Tex-Mex in Cologne. Unfortunately, this has little to do with authentic Mexican food.

Wir waren an einem Sonntagabend dort und mussten mehr als eine Dreiviertelstunde auf unsere Getränke warten. Bis das Essen kam, dauerte es mehr als eine Stunde. Die Musik war ohrenbetäubend laut und das Personal heillose überfordert. Von den vier Nachtischen auf der Karte gab es nur einen… insgesamt eine recht enttäuschende Performance, auch wenn das Essen okay war.

Leckeres auch essen, was der richtigen mexikanischen Küche auch sehr nah kommt. Klar gibt es Anpassungen, aber wir sind ja auch nicht in Mexiko... Das Serviceteam war super nett und die Atmosphäre im Restaurant war auch entspannt (evt etwas zu Laut?), aber hey authentisch mexikanisch ;) Preislich schon etwas ambitioniert (z.B. kleine Portion Nachos mit Dip 9,50€ oder 2 Quesadillas für 16,90€ + Aufpreis je Füllung)

I've been enjoying eating here for years and would recommend it to anyone who likes Mexican cuisine.

It was almost great, the woman from México was also thrilled!

Friendly service, very good food and nice atmosphere!

Great service and environment! Good beverages too and the food is similar to the real deal in Mexico. I really recommend this place if you re looking to spend a good time and enjoy traditional Mexican food.

I’m a mexican student here in Germany and I was looking for a place to eat mexican food, I found this place and it was amazing, also Miguel was my waiter and he spoke to me in spanish which made me feel at home, plus his service was amazing. I would really recommend this place.

Miguel is the best host ever!! Great vibes from him

Patent Mexican restaurant. Very casual atmosphere with super friendly service. Delicious beer, good Mexican food, almost like you're on vacation.

Lovely place in regards to it's atmosphere. In general a bit overpriced related to portion size. Service a bit slow but friendly. Restaurant is located at a street corner so traffic is there but beautiful lights and nice atmosphere overall.

I’ve eaten here before. Good atmosphere, nice drinks, service is okay. Food is usually really tasty, but yesterday I ordered over UberEats and there was a piece glass in my burrito bowl. I was finishing the food today and I found it when I was almost done with the blow and bit on something really hard. Now my mouth hurts… huge piece of glass…

There were two of us and we ordered the Nachos Frijoles Refritos as a starter. The main courses were Burrito a la Diabla from Especiales and 2 quesadillas, one each with the fillings nopales and alambra. We drank the two homemade classics: Agua de Jamaica and Limonada. We particularly found the lemonada very tasty, as it offered a refreshing change from the usual sweet lemonade. The waitress was friendly and accommodating. We didn't have to wait long for our food, but there was hardly anything going on. The furnishings and the music create a pleasant atmosphere. The only thing that bothered me a little personally is the location, as there is a lot of traffic there. However, that is complaining at a high level. All in all, we are very satisfied with our visit and would be happy to come back. For me personally it is the best Mexican restaurant I have been to so far!

¿Te gusta la comida mexicana y el ambiente, entonces este es el lugar para ir. Comida increíble, y deliciosas bebidas y cócteles. Buen personal. Me encantaría ver cilli con carne en el menú, porque estoy seguro que dominan eso a la perfección, tal vez la próxima vez 😉 Es un lugar bastante pequeño, así que recomiendo reservar una mesa. Muy recomendable 🇲🇽🌮🌯🍹

Are you into Mexican food and vibe, then this is the place to go. Awesome food, and delicious drinks and cocktails. Nice staff. Highly recommend 🇲🇽🌮🌯🍹

Ordered on Volt, the beef burrito tasted well but was very small for its price, and the veggie burrito bowl was incredibly overpriced as well.

¿Hola que tal? This was my second visit to the casita. And I have to say, almost a full year later, some points have improved, but a few have also significantly worsened. The Casita Mexicana has become significantly more expensive. A burrito and 3 drinks total around €30. Unfortunately, only one of the service staff was fully motivated, the other two were unfortunately only "there too", which unfortunately led to a bit of confusion when ordering at our table. But everyone here is nice and this problem was quickly resolved. The mixed Nacho Platter Especial with Pibil was really good (be sure to try it spicy)! Add an ice-cold beer, lemonade or margherita and you'll get a real Caribbean vibe on these hot August evenings. Unfortunately, the burritos are still pretty boring and American. The spicy spices and the dense packing due to the wafer-thin dough are missing here. Unfortunately, what is not possible is paying by card. Here too, American machines have already arrived and suggest tipping straight away. I'm happy to pay something as a thank you for the evening, but unfortunately being told like that is very cheeky and I don't support it. Please change that, otherwise this will be my last visit with you.

Very tasty dishes that you can put together yourself (base + filling). We had, among other things, the Nachos Tres Quesos appetizer (great for sharing), the burrito with shrimp filling, vegetarian quesadillas, tacos with beef filling and a salad. Everything very tasty! The ambience was cozy, both inside and outside. The service was super friendly and could also speak Spanish. The prices are quite high, but it was worth it.

You can eat quite well here, but sometimes it tastes a bit bland. Located right on a street. We were outside at a table that was very close together.

Ordered a vegetarian burrito for 12.90 euros and got 300g of “snack” with a little pepper, a little other vegetables, a little beans, a little cheese and a lot of iceberg lettuce without sauce. I would have to eat 2 more of them to get full. It was similar with the quesadillas last time. So never order from there again. A real shame.

Had dinner there for the first time yesterday. You choose your basics (tacos, quesadillas or burritos and can then “fill” them with delicious meat or vegetarian fillings. Many specials or mixed plates. Drinks were very tasty and some freshly squeezed, the dessert also tasted very good. The The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was appealing. All in all, there was nothing to complain about

Fun mexican spot with a good easy menu for burito, quesadillas etc… you can choose your toppings / meat/ vegetarion options. Service was really kind, we needed some info for nightlife in Koln and was happy to give some recommendations!

Super kind staff and the food is great! Well served portions in my opinion, and a quite creative menu

Very good food, extremely friendly (especially the guy who serviced us) and calm staff. Too bad they don't have an off switch for the traffic next to their restaurant though. Can't find anymore cons though, everything is good.

In itself it is a cozy restaurant with really delicious food! I've been here several times and I've enjoyed every dish so far. But: I don't know whether it's part of the concept that the staff here sometimes speak to you in Spanish until you make it clear that you don't want that (I can even speak Spanish, but why should I?). It's not a bad thing and I smile at something like that with a wink, but the fact that sometimes you don't get served for a really long time, the waitresses and waiters chat together at the counter for minutes and then just keep you waiting for a long time, that's just not acceptable. The food has always come quickly, but it is actually “annoying” when you watch the waiters chatting endlessly. I'd still like to come back because it tastes good. If you could just teach the waitresses and waiters that they aren't there for fun but for work, it would be perfect.

Very very tasty!! I can really only recommend it. Food and drink are great! The waitresses were also very nice and accommodating!

Very tasty food! I love the tacos the most <3 However, it wouldn't be bad if one more waitress was hired. It was very busy and we had to wait a bit long to place orders or for them to be served. Some of the employees were really rotating.

Primero: nos sentaron adentro mientras hacía calor afuera solo porque no parecíamos “fantasía” como los demás... Terrible servicio. Legítimamente nos ignoraron 40 minutos. En esos 40 minutos, esperamos y nada de “hola” ni de tomar pedidos de bebidas... Lo peor fue que vimos que esas chicas groseras hablaban y cotilleaban a los clientes en español. Se burlaban de ellos. ¡No vayas!

Margaritas were just okay (really not that good for the price) but the service was totally unfriendly. Then it took them 40 minutes to give us the drinks, so that they kicked us out 10 minutes later without telling us that they were closing. Simply impossible, never again and I simply wouldn't recommend it.

Delicious and fresh meals. Almost everything is made from scratch. Definitely worth it