Zürich
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Zurich? This guide brings together taco shops, burrito-focused lunches, relaxed dinners and livelier places for cocktails or celebrations. Altstetten and Kreis 4 are useful starting points for tacos, while options in Dübendorf, Opfikon and nearby towns add generous meals, weekday lunches and different evening settings. Check opening times and reserve ahead when your visit matters.
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#1Dedicated Mexican taco shop
La Taquería in Altstetten is a dedicated Mexican taco shop offering tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, taquitos, and beer. Its compact, cosy character suits an informal meal built around authentic flavors, with dishes such as shrimp tacos and cactus salad adding variety beyond the usual basics.
The restaurant explicitly skips fajitas, keeping the focus on taqueria-style specialties.
#2Courtyard seating and attentive service
La Taqueria in Kreis 4 is a dedicated Mexican taco shop serving tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, taquitos and beer, with no fajitas on the menu. The courtyard seating and attentive service make it comfortable for solo meals as well as casual group dining, while dishes such as nopal salad add variety beyond the core taco offer.
Booking ahead is sensible for popular evening periods.
#3Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar
Desperado Gerlafingen combines a Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in a setting suited to celebrations, group dinners and relaxed evenings. The menu offers plentiful choices and generous portions, while nachos work well for sharing.
A dedicated cocktail menu and wine list broaden the drinks selection beyond the food, and the venue’s event-friendly character makes it a useful choice for birthdays or larger gatherings.
#4El Mosquito in Sursee offers atmospheric Mexican dining in a low-lit room, with a broad menu that works well for shared starters, full dinners and dessert-led finishes. Cheese tortillas, loaded tortilla dishes and cocktails are among the appealing directions, while the late opening hours suit evening plans and events.
It is a destination-style choice for diners willing to travel beyond Zürich for a fuller Mexican night out.
#5Cartel – Crazy Burrito Shack keeps its offer centered on substantial burritos in a casual Militärstrasse setting. The beef burrito is noted for a flexible tortilla, balanced proportions, generous size, and a satisfying saucy finish, making the spot particularly well suited to a quick lunch.
Its limited opening windows favor planned visits rather than spontaneous all-day dining.
#6Casa alegria brings Mexican specialties and Caribbean drinks to Schaffhauserstrasse in Opfikon, with a relaxed setting suited to casual dinners , drinks, and generous fajita portions. The menu can also lean into Desi-style spice for diners who enjoy more heat.
Weekday lunch menus start at CHF 20, while takeaway is available by arrangement.
#7Mexican restaurant and bar
Tres Amigos Dübendorf combines a Mexican restaurant and bar format at Hochbordstrasse 6, making it a flexible choice for lunch, dinner, or drinks. Homemade guacamole, juicy steak, nachos, margaritas, and mocktails give the menu plenty of approachable choices, while the lively atmosphere works well for informal meetups and business travelers.
#8Birria tacos
Hacienda Mahla in Allschwil presents authentic Mexican cooking prepared with local ingredients, with birria tacos standing out as a particularly appealing choice. The restaurant has a welcoming, personal atmosphere and is pet-friendly, making it comfortable for relaxed lunches or evening meals with companions.
Its schedule favors Wednesday-to-Sunday visits, with lunch and dinner service on selected days.
#9El Camino is a Mexican restaurant in central Aarau with a warm atmosphere and a particularly considerate service style. The team is attentive to portion sizes, including generous nachos intended for sharing, making the restaurant a practical choice for relaxed lunches and casual dinners .
Reservations are part of the offering, and the menu suits diners looking for a straightforward Mexican meal in a welcoming setting.
#10Cartell at Sihlporte 3 pairs Mexican heritage with current global influences in a lively yet comfortable city-center setting. Cochinita pibil tacos, corn ribs, and tepache make a strong combination for an evening meal, while the menu’s broader Mexican range also suits groups with varied tastes.
The restaurant is especially appealing for a sociable dinner, though booking ahead is sensible at busy times.
#11Cosy, family-style setting
El Burrito Feliz brings Mexican cooking to Winterthur in a cosy, family-style setting . The menu leans into distinctive flavors rather than generic Tex-Mex, with mole made from cacao and chili offering an especially memorable choice.
Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere make it suited to unhurried meals, although the room can become noisy when busy.
#12Mexican bar and restaurant
Nachos and margaritas
Tres Amigos Winterthur is a Mexican bar and restaurant in the city center, open daily for lunch, dinner, and drinks. Nachos and margaritas are particularly well suited to a casual, sociable visit, while burritos provide a more substantial option.
The welcoming atmosphere works for groups and informal evenings, though service can be slower during busy periods.
#13El Luchador delivers a taqueria-style Mexican experience on Konradstrasse, with freshly prepared dishes, a relaxed atmosphere, takeaway, delivery, catering, and food-truck service. The team is notably welcoming and ready to explain the menu or translate it, which helps diners explore unfamiliar Mexican dishes.
It is a strong fit for taco lovers planning an evening meal or a catered event.
#14Chipotle Express Burritos in Opfikon is a lively Mexican spot built around burritos, tacos, quesadillas and fresh guacamole. Jarritos add a distinctly Mexican drinks option, while the quick-service format suits an easy lunch, casual dinner or takeaway meal.
Its opening pattern is split between weekday midday and evening service, with online ordering and telephone table reservations available for added flexibility.
#15Venus is a seasonal bistro in Oerlikon centered on local ingredients, biodynamic coffee, locally brewed beer, regional vegetables, and meat from a nearby butcher. Its relaxed, no-fuss atmosphere includes indoor seating plus covered and open terraces.
The kitchen can adapt a tasting menu to dietary restrictions, making it a versatile choice for an easy lunch, dinner, or coffee break.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Taquería (Altstetten) | 4.6 | 3,232 | Authentic tacos and informal Mexican meals |
| #2 | La Taqueria (Kreis 4) | 4.5 | 2,338 | burritos and relaxed Mexican dining |
| #3 | Desperado Gerlafingen | 4.5 | 1,823 | cocktails and generous Mexican meals |
| #4 | El Mosquito | 4.5 | 1,732 | Evening Mexican dining and event occasions |
| #5 | Cartel - Crazy Burrito Shack | 4.5 | 799 | Burrito-focused lunches and casual dinners |
| #6 | Casa alegria | 4.5 | 780 | Casual dinners |
| #7 | Restaurant Dübendorf - Tres Amigos | 4.4 | 2,882 | Informal meals |
| #8 | Hacienda Mahla | 4.7 | 154 | Relaxed Mexican meals and dog-friendly outings |
| #9 | El Camino | 4.4 | 608 | Relaxed lunches |
| #10 | Cartell Zurich | 4.3 | 1,208 | Sociable dinners and modern Mexican dishes |
| #11 | El Burrito Feliz | 4.4 | 425 | Authentic flavors and relaxed family meals |
| #12 | Restaurant Winterthur - Tres Amigos | 4.2 | 1,706 | Casual group meals and Mexican drinks |
| #13 | El Luchador | 4.2 | 938 | Taco exploration |
| #14 | Chipotle Express Burritos | 4.7 | 328 | Casual Mexican lunches |
| #15 | Venus | 4.7 | 319 | Seasonal dining |
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Use the map to compare locations before choosing where to eat. Altstetten, Kreis 4 and Militärstrasse are convenient areas to explore within Zurich, while Dübendorf, Opfikon, Allschwil, Sursee and Gerlafingen may suit diners willing to travel for a particular menu or atmosphere. Check the route and opening hours before setting out.
La Taquería in Altstetten and La Taqueria in Kreis 4 are the clearest choices for a taco-centred meal. Both also offer burritos, nachos, quesadillas and other informal Mexican dishes, making them suitable when the group wants more than one style of order.
Cartel - Crazy Burrito Shack is particularly suited to a substantial burrito lunch in the Militärstrasse area. Casa alegria also offers weekday lunch menus in Opfikon, while Tres Amigos Dübendorf can work for informal or business lunches. Confirm the current lunch hours before visiting.
Desperado Gerlafingen combines Mexican food with a dedicated cocktail menu and a setting suited to celebrations and group dinners. Tres Amigos Dübendorf offers margaritas and mocktails in a lively restaurant-bar format, while El Mosquito in Sursee suits atmospheric evening meals and event occasions.
Booking is sensible for popular evening times, celebrations and larger groups. It is especially worth planning ahead for La Taqueria in Kreis 4, where reserving early can help avoid an unsuccessful trip. Always confirm availability directly if your schedule is fixed.
Yes. Dübendorf, Opfikon and Allschwil offer alternatives with different strengths, including cocktails, weekday lunches, spicy dishes and birria tacos. Sursee and Gerlafingen are further options for atmospheric dinners, generous meals or event-friendly plans if you are willing to travel.
