the best tacos in amsterdam all together in one list
Where do you go for good tacos in Amsterdam? Just as how fish is the new chicken, are tacos the new burgers. Because fish restaurants keep on popping up and so are the taquerias in Amsterdam. We all love Mexican food here at Yourlbb so we’re happy with all these restaurants. That’s why we made a list with the best tacos in Amsterdam.
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Calle Ocho: At Calle Ocho, the menu changes weekly, but one thing we know for sure: good tacos are always on there. With meat, with fish or a different version. And don’t forget to order a cocktails as well. They’re open until 3 am. ¡Qué bueno!
Chiapas Taco Cartel: Chiapas is one of those good taquerias and everything shows why. The menu includes tasty tacos but also other Mexican streetfood like burritos. It’s not just the food that look good, so does the interior. Can we take the wall and floor home, por favor?
Louie Louie: The men of Louie Louie – the ones who are also behing Bukowski, de Biertuin and Smokin’ Barrels – made it happen again. Louie Louie is a trendy hangout with South American influences which you can see in the interior. But also on the menu. Yum!
Taqueria Tacobar: If we say avocado fries, tortilla chips and guacamole to order with your fish, pork, meat, chicken or vegetarion taco, does it make your mouth water? At Taquria Tacobar it’s all about tacos and they also serve great cocktails. A plus: very affordable too.
Mexico Boulevard: On the Rijnstraat there’s a Mexican oase: Mexico Boulevard. The dishes are prepared according to the Mexican slow food recipe. With as a result: tasty dishes like tacos with marinated arrachera.
Kriterion: Taco Tuesday! That’s what they organize at Kriterion every Tuesday between 6 and half past 9. Best Coast Taqueria prepares tacos for you that are only 2 euros each. Cheap and yum. Don’t forget to watch at movie at Kriterion afterwards!
Salsa Shop: One that shouldn’t be missed is the Salsa Shop. This is where you go for the best Mexican gourmet fastfood take out. You can put together your own taco or burrito and everything is made of fresh ingredients. Now also located at the central station!
Bar Bra: No real taqueria, but they know how to make one at Bar Bra. Every Tuesday they have a Taco Tuesday. Fiesta! The tacos are made by chefs who are specialized in tacos. So see you there on Tuesday?
Los Pilones: With location in the Leidsebuurt, Nieuwmarkt and Kerkstraat, the tacos of Los Pilones are represented very well in the city center of Amsterdam. Wherever you go, the margaritas are just wonderful!
Cafe Struik: Eating tacos at a cafe? No problem at all! At Cafe struik they organize a taco Tuesday with tacos for just 2 euros. They aso have vegetarian and vegan opties.
Tomatillo: Another take out place that shouldn’t be missed. Because Tomatillo brings you the best tacos, all the way to your front door. They also have a big selection of quesadillas, burritos, tostadas and fajitas. And yes, they all taste too good!
Rose’s Cantina: No taco Tuesday at Rose’s Cantina but a Margarita Monday. Works as well for us! And of course you order a delicious taco to go with it. Don’t wait tacos? They also have ceviches and enchiladas on the menu.
CT Coffee & Coconuts: This isn’t just a hotspot you go to for coffee, no also for lunch and dinner this is the place to be. And guess what, they have a taco on the lunch menu, a Kogi BBQ taco. We want to try it as soon as possible!
Taco Mundo: Deze taco keten heeft meerdere locaties in Amsterdam. En als je de menu kaart bekijkt wordt het ook nog eens lastig om te bestellen, er staat namelijk zo veel op! Taco’s maar ook nachos, burgers, quesadillas en ga maar door. This taco chain has a few location in Amsterdam. And once you see the menu, you don’t know what to order. There is so munch on there! Tacos but also nachos, burgers, quesadillas and so on.
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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