Tacos Los Carnales in Köln

The food is truly delicious, but also very expensive. For my girlfriend's birthday, we brought a small cake, which we planned to cut together after dinner. When we asked if we could temporarily refrigerate the cake, we were asked to pay €15 for it – plus the cost of plates and forks. To be honest, this shocked us. It was clear that the waitress felt uncomfortable telling us this instruction from the manager. I actually really enjoy eating there, especially the tacos, which are excellent. But on this day, not only were the prices high as usual, but the hospitality was also disappointing. It seemed as if the main focus here was on money. Since then, I've been reluctant to go there – the experience has unfortunately left a bitter aftertaste.

Everything is simply fantastic!

After two hours, we were kicked out, even though we had a reservation and the food was good. It wasn't a friendly restaurant; it was very commercial and optimized. The food was also modified for easy production. The photo shows something sold as flan.

It's great, but a bit too expensive for me personally.

Very casual! Location on the Rhine with delicious Mexican food and drinks, top! The tacos Birra are world! The service is good and quick.

We were your guests on September 7th at approximately 1:30 p.m. Unfortunately, we discovered that the service was extremely disrespectful. After we sat down, we weren't even noticed for over 20 minutes; the table was still full of empty plates and glasses. Our polite request to clear the table was met with a roll of eyes. It wasn't until about half an hour later that a waitress (not the friendly lady with glasses) appeared. When we pointed out that we had already been waiting a long time and that guests who arrived later had already been served, we received the response: "Nobody is forcing you to eat here." This kind of tone and service is completely unacceptable. Hospitality looks different. We're certain: Never again!

Relaxed and beautifully decorated

I went to a Mexican restaurant in Cologne with my brother right on the Rhine. The atmosphere is really nice and inviting. We ordered tacos – I haven't had such good food in a long time, highly recommended! The cocktails were also really delicious and went perfectly with the food. The service was very friendly, although we were forgotten at the beginning and it took almost two hours for the food to arrive. That somewhat dampened the fun. All in all, a very successful visit – great food, delicious drinks, friendly service, and a fantastic location. I'd love to come back! 🌮🍹

Authentic Mexican cuisine, very tasty, good vegan options, South American music, great outdoor seating, service a bit chaotic with room for improvement 😅🎈🎉

The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. It was nice to sit outside by the Rhine. However, the portions were quite expensive.

Edit 2: Too bad, unfortunately, it's over for me now. Tabla del Carne is no longer available, and the regular prices have already increased significantly again. These days, you easily have to put down €30 to feel halfway full; one portion is unfortunately not enough for the average eater. The four tacos are more of an appetizer. The taste is still good, but the price/performance ratio is just not right for me anymore. Edit: Unfortunately, there are very few sauces these days. Prices are still quite high. Tabla del Carne has gotten worse: for example, instead of "real" ceviche, only the mushroom version is included. Good food, free sauces, and friendly but unfortunately not particularly attentive service. The regular portions are a bit too small for the price. Table del Carne is a bit more expensive, but it's also something for those with a big appetite.

It's the closest thing to eating in my beautiful and beloved Mexico. The tacos are delicious, the michelada is an 8 out of 10, and I honestly don't recommend their horchata. The prices are a bit high, but it's worth it.

A bit expensive but otherwise good

Delicious!!! I love that the staff speaks Spanish, I felt at home 🥰

Excellent food. Good beer selection. Friendly service.

Great food, great location, and great view, but I don't like waiting an hour and a half for a reservation.

It will always be a pleasure to eat Mexican food while in another country ❤️

Ceviche wasn’t bad. Good environment and a fun place to chill in the evening and have a drink.

Great location on the Rhine! Very friendly and attentive service! I was there for the second time and the food was again very good!

Great food, small portions but great quality

Super friendly staff. Nachos were so-so. The atmosphere was quite nice. The cocktail was good.

Authentic tacos in a beautiful location - we had birria tacos, and they were absolutely great. We had a fantastic time there.

I love this restaurant it is super delicious and there is a lot of choice even for vegetarians

The location is really nice, the service as well everyone was super kind. But the food was not the best, we ordered tacos, they just were not fresh.

Very beautiful setting! Good food but 1 hour 20 minutes of waiting for service and the server who asked us for the same thing several times. Too bad

The food was very tasty and authentic and the location is really cool.

Beautifully decorated restaurant with delicious food and friendly service. The location on the Rhine is also excellent. My only criticism would be the price/performance ratio, as everything is a bit more expensive.

Great location, right next to the Rhine. A limited selection of Mexican dishes, but delicious daily specials. If you have to wait for a table, you can also have your drink served while sitting on the steps next door. Very friendly staff....

Great restaurant, my favorite place at the moment

Okay food, nice service but quiet steep prices for rather small portions

Despite misunderstanding, great service

I'm reviewing from the perspective of a vegan: I didn't find the selection of vegan dishes particularly extensive. I opted for the vegan chorizo tacos, but they were unfortunately too spicy for me, so I couldn't really enjoy the meal. The service wasn't particularly attentive; we had to wait a relatively long time for someone to come to our table. The prices are a bit high in my opinion, but that's certainly due to the beautiful view and location right on the Rhine :)

Very good, authentic tacos! Great view of the Rhine!

The most authentic Mexican restaurant I've discovered so far. While there was a rather long wait (about 50 minutes) for just one main course (taquiza de carne) for two people, they thoughtfully offered nachos with guacamole on the house as an apology. The taste can't be topped and I absolutely recommend it!

The food, the location, and the service are good. But the slowness takes away the magic. Maybe in a pinch, it'll be 5 stars.

The food is tasty, quite overpriced menu but I guess it comes with the view. The staff polite and the drinks amazing

Great restaurant with a colorful ambiance. Delicious food and cocktails.

The Mexican food here is delicious. 😋

Cute restaurant with a beautiful location! I was there during the day with friends and the food was delicious, and the waitress was super nice too! 🧚🏼‍♀️🌞

A busy taqueria with a great view of the Rhine. The atmosphere and clientele were very pleasant. The staff were friendly, but unfortunately often too focused on the individual table, without even raising their eyes for further orders. The food (tacos in this case) was okay, but nothing spectacular. Certainly due to the location, you'll have to budget a few euros more; however, 10 tacos for €46 is quite ambitious and not really sufficient as a platter for two. However, I find political messages in the form of signs indicating the direction of potentially degrading refugee shelters or deportation centers to be inappropriate for this place (and the occasion). By this, I expressly don't mean the discussion that would be had about it, but merely the discussion itself. Otherwise, you can certainly spend a pleasant evening here and have fun with a few people.

Everything was great, I just wish they'd have Lengua tacos for a longer period, or even for several seasons like summer. But they were very friendly, warm, and highly recommended. Congratulations!!!

Nice place, but very overpriced for some not particularly satisfying tasting tacos.

Great location, but everything else was OK. So I wouldn't go back.

The food was delicious, and I liked the feel of the interior. Both the food and drinks were authentic. While sipping the margarita and eating, I thought of Cancun, where I've had the pleasure of vacationing four times. I would love to come back again.

Great location on the Rhine. Hispanic atmosphere! The tacos are excellent.

Unfortunately disappointing, not recommended! When we ordered, we were told that take-out wasn't possible: The food had to be brought to the table first and then wrapped. Sounds inconvenient, and it was. The salsas you'd expect from Mexican food were completely missing. My girlfriend was completely ignored by the waitress. No hello, no look, nothing. And what's particularly cheeky: They seem to take the tip themselves 😄 The food itself? Unfortunately, tasteless, unloving, and absolutely disappointing. Charging €80 for two quesadillas and a couple of tacos is completely excessive. And as if that wasn't enough, we had to wrap our food ourselves in cling film at the table 🤏🏼 Conclusion: Value for money = minus three. We definitely won't be coming back.

Los Carnales in Cologne offers Mexican food with great flavor and a cozy atmosphere.

Very long wait, so Reserve in advance. Food wasn't worth the wait. Sad flavors, no habanero or spice.

I happened upon this restaurant by chance – and the ambiance immediately appealed to me. Everything looked harmonious, inviting, and authentic. I returned the next day for dinner – and what can I say? I was completely thrilled! The service was first-class: super friendly and attentive staff made the visit even more enjoyable. As a Mexican, I can confidently say: This is, for me, the best Mexican restaurant in all of Cologne! The tacos were incredibly delicious – fresh, flavorful, and exactly as they should be. The nachos were also a real highlight. I will definitely come back and try the entire menu. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Mexican food!

Los Carnales Taqueria is the best place in Cologne for authentic Mexican food. The view of the Rhine is amazing. I celebrated my birthday there. Thanks to Andrés and his team for the unforgettable evening and the service!

I really liked the food and the margarita. The meat was top-quality. We had the 10-piece mixed-taco platter for €46 (very expensive). There was a lot of atmosphere on the bar terrace, and we had to wait about 20 minutes in the beer garden next door, but we were quickly notified.

Very tasty food and very good margaritas. It was very crowded, so service wasn't 100% efficient. The fact that there are only two restrooms is a bit unfortunate for a restaurant of this size. We had a good time.

Good, fresh food. Great Mexican lemonades and drinks. Very friendly, attentive service in a wonderful Mexican atmosphere. We were very satisfied.

lovely food, quick service, menus in multiple languages and great beer

Simply delicious food and a super relaxed atmosphere. I'd love to come back! They also have some vegan dishes, which I really like.

Mexican food in a modern setting – the selection is good and the food is very tasty. It's nice that you can choose from a variety of Mexican beers. The place definitely has flair and is beautifully located, right on the Rhine – but if you're looking for peace and quiet, this isn't the place for you! The restaurant is bustling and lively, and accordingly a bit noisy.

We were here for a Mexican friend's birthday. It was really nice to sit outside in the summer – the atmosphere by the Rhine is super relaxed and pleasant. As for the food: According to my friend, it wasn't particularly authentic. She only really enjoyed the pastor taco. The birria and pollo pibil were rather disappointing. On the other hand, there was a large and nice selection of drinks, and the service was okay – nothing special, but fine :)

It's very good. Prices are increasing, too pricey at that point.

The tacos were pretty good. Pretty close to the original Mexican food. Maybe a little overpriced. The atmosphere, especially outside, is great. Good cocktails. The staff is a little chaotic but super friendly. I think it's worth stopping by for a cocktail or some tacos.

Damn, don't fuck with me, dude!! Super good

Food and service was amazing wish I found this place a whole lot sooner when I tell you Mexican food is hard to find in Europe this place didn’t miss

The service is excellent. The food is a complete tragedy. Anyone who's ever had a good Mexican meal knows what they're missing here. You really end up wondering why you came here in the first place. Unfortunately, the table was sticky, and the weird plastic flags on the ceiling ruined the otherwise relaxed atmosphere.

I came here on Zarbex's recommendation and was not disappointed. Tacos are super delicious and authentic. No hard corn parcels. And they even have Medello Especial!

Very nice restaurant 👌🏻 Best spot on the Rhine. Delicious food and fast service. If you want to brush up on your Spanish, you can do it there 👌🏻 Good value for money. We'll be back.

Extremely friendly staff, a wonderful location with a view of the Rhine, and the food is simply delicious! We'll be back!

For sure get the horchata with coffee it was delicious, the food was ok but the drinks were really good.

The food was okay, but didn't blow me away (I've had better). The service and ambiance were good.

Had a great experience! First time trying Mexican Food and now I’m in love

The location on the Rhine and the terrace are great. The service is friendly, but unfortunately a bit understaffed the evening we were there. The food was delicious, and the value for money was appropriate for the location.

If you’re craving authentic Mexican food that packs a punch of flavor, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. From the moment the food hits the table, it’s clear that this place knows what it’s doing in the kitchen. Every dish we tried was bursting with bold, traditional flavors – from perfectly seasoned meats to fresh, vibrant salsas and handmade tortillas. It’s the kind of food that makes you slow down and savor each bite. That said, be prepared to spend a bit more than you might at your typical Mexican spot. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but in this case, you truly get what you pay for. The quality of the ingredients, the portion sizes, and the richness of the flavors justify the cost. It’s a splurge that feels earned and satisfying. One important tip: make a reservation in advance if you can. This place gets busy — very busy. By the time we arrived, there was already a line out the door, and we were lucky to get seated without too much of a wait. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which adds to the experience, but it can also mean long wait times if you don’t plan ahead. As for the service, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The staff isn’t particularly warm or welcoming, and they seemed a bit rushed or inattentive at times. However, they do move fast. Our food came out quickly, and everything arrived as ordered, which was appreciated given how crowded the place was. It’s not the most personable service you’ll ever get, but it’s efficient, and when the food is this good, it’s easy to overlook a few rough edges. All in all, this is a fantastic spot if you’re looking for high-quality Mexican cuisine that delivers on flavor. Just be ready to spend a bit more, book ahead if possible, and don’t go in expecting five-star hospitality. Go for the food — it won’t disappoint.

Food: 7.4/10. A cool restaurant near the Rhine with good food (although the tacos were a bit below average and expensive), friendly staff, and good coffee. I found the baked potato with Thousand Island dressing and the baby vegetable salad with Caesar dressing (?) a bit unusual.

Friendly service, a great location right on the Rhine, and good food, albeit lukewarm. The portion sizes aren't generous, and I needed dessert. The prices are a bit on the high side.

We were there on June 18, 2025. The restaurant was highly recommended to us. We have to say, we weren't disappointed. Everything was great. Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the Caesar salad with chicken, sweet potatoes, and guacamole. For dessert, we had a caramel dessert. Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great. We sat outside on the terrace in the beautiful weather, overlooking the Rhine. Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 We received a great welcome. And after a short wait, we were assigned a free table. It was cleaned immediately, too. Unfortunately, the food arrived before the cutlery, and the cutlery was missing knives. Hence a 1/2 ⭐️ deduction.

I LOVE IT! The tacos are super good 😍😍 1000% recommended

Typical Mexican street food Good cocktails and great service. Sit outside and look out over the Rhine. 👍top

Once and never again. I've never experienced such bad and unfriendly service. The food was tasteless and the meat was tough, especially the steak. The waitress didn't accommodate our requests, let alone my wife's allergies. Even though we repeatedly stated that she wasn't allowed to eat certain things, we received the response: "If the kitchen is too busy, they can't accommodate it." That's completely unacceptable, and then the unfriendly staff who then acted rudely towards us, so it's a real no-go. Please don't go there just because celebrities or influencers eat there.

Beautiful on the Rhine, around 6.30pm but in the shade, very friendly staff

It was ok but Max went way overboard!

The waiter was so friendly and the food was A1!!

As a Mexican from a region with the most diverse and delicious cuisine, I went in with high expectations. I was really excited to try the michelada with German beer and wow, it was delicious. Just one note, micheladas should not have ice. Ask for the beer and the frosted mug and enjoy it without ice. The tacos were okay, a bit too salty for me, but the salsas were good. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the service was really good.

Very nice place, extremely attentive service, nice decor. Sensational nachos! I wasn't so lucky with the main course. But I'll definitely try it again!

Traditional Mexican food with a touch of European twist

Absolutely amazinggg mexican place in Cologne! The vibe is amazing as it is right next to the Rhine River! Recommend chorizo vegetarian nachos!

The 4 hours of queuing were not worth it, it tastes like goulash and hard as a shoe sole

The location and music were good but we waited too long and the food was not that good either

Super delicious! Best Mexican food in town. Highly recommend.

The team was super nice and started serving us 10 minutes before the kitchen closed. The food (tacos and side dishes) was delicious, and I'll be back next time I visit Cologne.

Went here at opening time on a Sunday. I got the Soja al pastor (vegetarian) tacos, and my partner got the Birria tacos! Along with it there were three different salsa options as well. We both thought it was well-made, authentic and delicious! The waitress was also super nice and accommodating! All in all a very good experience!

Even the Coke wasn't tasty I think that says it all

The waitress was out of it! They didn't really care about the guests. Unfortunately, the food was cold and arrived late.

Excellent quality food near the river. I would, if weather allows, recommend to use the terras!

The food was good. Vegetarian options are available. The view is beautiful. Eating outside is recommended.

Very nice atmosphere and very kind staff. If it comes to the food tacos were quite tasty but pork was too dry.

Mexican food very tasty. Quesadillas, tacos, salads, everything. Both with meat and vegetarian. If you can sit outside you of course have a view of the Rhine. So the restaurant is worth a visit.

Great staff, that's what you want! Every table is occupied and you can tell that people are working as a team here. We were amazed at how everyone took care of everything👍 that's how gastronomy works. Of course the food was great too. People were happy to wait for the next available space here. 🏅

Unfortunately, food has nothing to do with authentic Mexican cuisine... The tortilla chips are from Chio!!!! Dips and guacamole are rather sobering… what a shame! Only the ambience and location scores.

Very tasty food and great drinks with a direct view of the Rhine. However, you have to bring a lot of time

Food was very tasty, unfortunately a bit expensive compared to the portion.

The food is so delicious! A tip from me: always reserve in advance, it's so good that it's always full!

Great for enjoying authentic Mexican food with a Mexican beer or cocktails by the river. Very good atmosphere and music, which is not common everywhere.