While Mexican food is rich, many dishes are surprisingly healthy and balanced making it an excellent choice for a tasty lunch or dinner. If reading this makes you hungry, then read on for my top 5 places to enjoy delicious Mexican food in Rotterdam.

1. Salsa Shop – Fresh Mexican Food, Fast

Delicious burritos, salads, burrito bowls and tacos in less than a minute after ordering? Yes, you can at SALSA SHOP in Rotterdam! For less than 10 euros you get fast Mexican food made with fresh ingredients. SALSA SHOP prepares them every day and the menu makes it easy to choose by giving you four options: burritos, 3 tacos, bowls and salads and they also offer one vegetarian option. Top it off with your favourite salsa, something you can taste before choosing in the new shops.

After originally opening in 2014 in Amsterdam and later on in Utrecht and The Hague, the latest SALSA SHOP in Rotterdam marks their seventh branch in the Netherlands.

SALSA SHOP
Stadhuisplein 28
3012 AS Rotterdam
www.salsashop.com

Opening Hours:
Every day from 11:00 to 21:30

2. Alfredo’s Taqueria – Mexican Millennial Pink Hotspot

If you want to escape a rainy day in Rotterdam then you can always go to sunny Mexico at Alfredo’s Taqueria. Dennis Ebeli, owner of the restaurant, has Mexican roots and opened a restaurant that is a delicious testament to Mexico. You won’t be able to miss it as the colourful interior will call you in when you walk by.

Instagram Hotspot Rotterdam

The colours and atmosphere of buildings by legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán formed the inspiration for Alfredo’s Taqueria’s interior. The architect was frustrated by the cold functionalism of modernism so he decided to embrace space, colour and light to create buildings that express warmth and serenity. Something you will definitely feel once you see the deep blue and pink colour of the stairs and bar at Alfredo’s Taqueria. A blue so unique I’ve only seen it in Mexico and the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakesh Morocco.

When it comes to food, Alfredo’s Taqueria offers fashionable Mexican street and comfort food, serious drinks and urban culture. If you’re not sure what to have, try the Tasting Menu with two appetizers, 3 tacos and a dessert.

Alfredo’s Taqueria
Goudsesingel 204
3011 KD Rotterdam
www.alfredostaqueria.nl

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 to 00:00
Thursday: 12:00 to 01:00
Friday: 12:00 to 02:00
Saturday: 12:00 to 02:00

3. Supermercado Rotterdam – Sweet Potato Fries & Nachos

While I was looking for a new place to have sweet potato fries, I never thought my search would end up at Supermercado, a restaurant that offers a delightful mix of Mexican tacos, Argentinian ribeye and Peruvian ceviche. And they even thought of the little ones with their ‘Mini Mercado’, a fun corner for the kids.

A Margarita for this Señorita

Before going out, locals love to have a drink at the Witte de Withstraat. Supermercado is right next to it, and lucky for you they also have a cocktail bar. They offer a wide range of cocktails, from classics such as the Margarita to the Pornstar Martini and if you don’t see your favourite cocktail on the list, just ask and they will be happy to make it for you.

Supermercado Rotterdam
Schiedamse Vest 91A
3012 BG Rotterdam
www.supermercadorotterdam.nl

Opening Hours:
Every day from 12:00 to 01:00
Friday: 12:00 to 02:00
Saturday: 12:00 to 02:00

4. Cinema Culinair – Como Agua Para Chocolate Mexican Food

Remember when I said Rotterdam will delight all your senses? All of it will come together and make ‘sense’ at Cinema Culinair where you can watch a culinary movie and eat at the same time!
What you see is what you get, making Cinema Culinair a must-see & eat for cosmopolitan foodies & cinephiles. The culinary script of the movie forms the inspiration for the chefs and waiters so you’ll be tasting the same delicious dishes you see in the film as you see them.

Mexican Movie & Food

Como agua para chocolate (Alfonso Arau, 1992) is a sensual food film taking you to the Mexico of 1900. Tita and Pedro are madly in love, but she can’t marry Pedro; her sister must marry him. When Tita is asked to make their wedding cake, Tita discovers that she can do strange things with her cooking skills … she can make others feel her excitement, grief, revenge and longing. The film is a Mexican classic about love, seduction, desire and romance and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.

Cinema Culinair
Various locations in Rotterdam
Dates: Check their calendar

5. Popocatepetl – Mexican bites, food & cocktails to share

The historical ports give Rotterdam its charm and characteristic skyline. Popocatepetl aka Popo is located at the Spaanse Poort in Rotterdam, and on a sunny day make sure you sit outside to have a tasty Mexican meal with a view of the Oude Haven (Old Harbour).

Lots of great options for Mexican food lovers

Popo also has one of the most elaborate Mexican food menus with unique dishes that caught my eye. I will definitely have to go back and try the Huevos rancheros ‘Mexican style fried eggs’, sweet potato fries with chipotle mayonnaise, avocado cheesecake and several reviews also recommended the To Share meal: The Mexican plate (Deluxe).

Just like SALSA SHOP, Popocatepetl has venues in different cities in the Netherlands like The Hague, Utrecht and Nijmegen among others.

Popocatepetl
Spaanse Poort 71
3011 MN Rotterdam
www.popo.nl

Opening Hours:
Every day from 17:00 to 22:00

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See you soon in Rotterdam & Buen provecho!