5x Mexican restaurants in Nijmegen
Mexico is the country of chili peppers, corn, tacos, and tortillas. Does that get you excited? Then you’re in luck, because there are no less than five restaurants in Nijmegen where you can eat real Mexican cuisine. We’ve listed the real hotspots for you.
1. Popocatépetl
Popocatépetl is a restaurant in the heart of Nijmegen is named after the active volcano on the second highest mountain of Mexico for a reason: their food is bursting with flavour! Enjoy delicious Mexican dishes and cocktails at Popocatépetl. Go for a tasty burrito or enchilada for example, or build your own Popo bowl!
2. Don Pablo
Don Pablo is completely decorated in South American style. Let yourself be surprised by the colourful paintings, swinging salsa music, and delicious food. Don Pablo specialises in Mexican cuisine, but apart from Mexican delicacies, you’ll also find Argentine grill dishes, tapas, and exotic cocktails.
3. Bodega Zarzuela
In the middle of the lively heart of Nijmegen East, you’ll find the Spanish-Mexican Bodega Zarzuela. This cosy restaurant is home to an intimate, friendly atmosphere, which – together with the extensive choice of dishes and the good price-quality ratio – make Bodega Zarzuela a popular hotspot in Nijmegen.
4. MiBarrio
Are you looking for a mix of flavours? MiBarrio’s cuisine offers a range from street food to dinner. The chef describes the menu as Spanish-Mediterranean with an Asian twist. Whether you feel like eating meat, fish or vegetarian dishes, at MiBarrio every dish is a party. You don’t want to miss that, do you?
5. La Cubanita
It isn’t quite Mexican food, but at La Cubanita you can find all your favourite tapas dishes on one menu! Enjoy unlimited tapas with a Cuban touch seven days a week – or order something from their extensive cocktail menu!
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18 tips for a sustainable trip to Nijmegen
18 tips for a sustainable trip to Nijmegen![]()
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17 places to find the perfect gift!
17 places to find the perfect gift!![]()
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8x best places to stroll through the forest in Fall
8x best places to stroll through the forest in Fall![]()
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7x spots to find tour guides in Nijmegen
7x spots to find tour guides in Nijmegen![]()
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10 fun things to do in Nijmegen when it’s raining
10 fun things to do in Nijmegen when it’s raining![]()
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11x great places to study in the city centre
11x great places to study in the city centre![]()
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8x facts about Nijmegen as a student city
8x facts about Nijmegen as a student city![]()
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7x student pubs to have a night out in
7x student pubs to have a night out in![]()
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9 places to drink wine in Nijmegen
9 places to drink wine in Nijmegen![]()
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17x student associations in Nijmegen
17x student associations in Nijmegen![]()
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7x tips for finding a student room
7x tips for finding a student room![]()
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9x breakfast spots in Nijmegen
9x breakfast spots in Nijmegen![]()
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6x entrepreneurial clubs and institutions in Nijmegen
6x entrepreneurial clubs and institutions in Nijmegen![]()
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10x best international supermarkets in Nijmegen
10x best international supermarkets in Nijmegen![]()
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7x parks outside of the city centre
7x parks outside of the city centre![]()
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10x monuments in Nijmegen
10x monuments in Nijmegen![]()
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3x parks in Nijmegen’s city centre
3x parks in Nijmegen’s city centre![]()
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