Modern Mexican cuisine in Kreuzberg
Mexicali Cantina is a Mexican restaurant and taqueria located at Wrangelstraße 92 in Berlin-Kreuzberg, just a short walk from Schlesisches Tor, Görlitzer Park, the East Side Gallery, and the Oberbaum Bridge. We serve fresh tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, along with freshly mixed margaritas, mezcal and tequila specialties, Taco Tuesday, and a daily happy hour.
Our menu: Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tlayudas and Quesadillas
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Aguachile de Camarón: spicy shrimp marinated in lime juice, our most popular appetizer
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Tacos: Set of 5 corn tortillas, with carne asada from ribeye, barbacoa, pollo, camarones or vegan chorizo
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Tacos con Costa de Queso: blue tortillas with fried cheese and salsa negra
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Tlayuda: the 26 cm specialty from Oaxaca, rarely found in Berlin
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Enmoladas: white tortillas in mole sauce, with queso fresco and crema
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Burritos: Wheat tortilla with beans, mole and chipotle mayo
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Quesadillas: Wheat tortilla with cheese and guacamole, gluten-free option available
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Totopos: homemade corn tortilla chips with guacamole or nachos with melted cheese
Not a birria hype – but real Mexican cuisine
Birria and quesabirria are everywhere in Berlin right now. Not here. We don't follow trends; we cook authentically and with a modern twist. Our answer to that: Carne Asada made from 100% ribeye and Barbacoa from beef braised overnight.
Happy Hour in Berlin-Kreuzberg: Margaritas, Mezcal & Tequila
Happy Hour at Mexicali Cantina runs daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, you can enjoy our margaritas, select tequilas and mezcal specialties, as well as Mexican beers at reduced prices. Our cocktail bar in Kreuzberg is the perfect place to unwind after work, celebrate birthdays, and everything in between—and the menu is tailored to complement our cuisine.
Vegetarian and vegan food at Mexicali Cantina
Mexicali Cantina offers a vegetarian and a vegan option for every taco and dish on the menu. Feel free to ask the team—we'll tell you exactly what's prepared without animal products.
