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EL Burro Taqueria Kloof Nek

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Mesmerizing views. Seats strategically arranged to ensure that every guest could indulge in the scenery while enjoying their meal. I had crispy duck taco and their fish taco 10/10 . Meat perfectly seasoned, tacos were soft and fresh. To accompany my meal I had a pineapple juice that met me with a bu... People often mention tacos, good, Mexican, Great, friendly, taco, service, small, great, delicious,


Address

1, New Church St & Kloof Nek Rd, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Website

www.elburro.co.za

Contact

+27 21 422 3554

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (753 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: (Day of Reconciliation), 12 to 10:30 pm, Holiday hours
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Nikiwe M. 8 months ago on Google
    Mesmerizing views. Seats strategically arranged to ensure that every guest could indulge in the scenery while enjoying their meal. I had crispy duck taco and their fish taco 10/10 . Meat perfectly seasoned, tacos were soft and fresh. To accompany my meal I had a pineapple juice that met me with a burst of sweetness it felt like enjoying a tropical vacation in a glass 😂😂😂🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽. The service and food equally outstanding. If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine or looking for a taste of Mexico in town , look no further this is your go to spot. Highly recommend. 🫶🏽🫶🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maximilian P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food doesn’t photograph well, but damn, it is one amazingly tasty place to eat. Try the chilli rellenos and the el pastor taco. !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew T. 6 years ago on Google
    Fantastic fresh food seemingly prepared in a very authentic manner. Great taste combinations and if your looking for authentic Mexican I highly recommend it. The ceviche was fresh and tasty. The only downer is the food is plated on cheap plastic. Great friendly waitresses.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Almost all of the restaurants in the neighborhood were closed at 9pm but we noticed this restaurant was open. Considering I come from the States and in a large Mexican community, I have big expectations when it comes to food claiming to be Mexican or even Tex-Mex. Despite all of that, I really liked this restaurant with what they described as Mexican-inspired tapas. Some of it definitely was different from its traditional counterpart, but it was all good nonetheless. We started with a couple of drinks, a Horchata and a Paloma. Because it was tapas style we ordered a few things - the Chile Rellenos, Steak Quesadilla, a Fish Taco, an Al Pastor Taco, the Sweet Potato Taquitos, and the Smoked Jalapeno and Corn Croquettes. The Chile Rellenos threw me a little off guard because they were small, almost bite sized, and basically only had cheese in them. The rellenos were really good though, smokey and cheesy. The tacos were also 🔥 and had a ton of flavor. The Taquitos and the Croquettes were so amazing, I think they stole the show because of how good they were! The Taquitos were different in that they were made with sweet potato but they tasted amazing! And of course the croquettes were so delicious, I mean they're corn! The restaurant itself was small but had a cute decor, a lot of the decorations and setting Mexican inspired. I really enjoyed this restaurant, the food was really good in its own right albeit not all the way authentic! I would definitely recommend this restaurant with its twist on Mexican cuisine!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Licia Dewing Career S. 1 year ago on Google
    We can’t resist tucking into the fish and crispy duck tacos at this little gem of a corner ! Wonderful staff and service seals the deal every time for us ! Go hungry 😋
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 9 months ago on Google
    Chips and salsa are worth the trip. The tacos are amazing. Drinks always hit the spot. I think this is one of our favourite local spots. We visit usually once a month and it never disappoints. Butternut quesadilla is the sleeper of the lineup - it's so good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lorene F. 2 years ago on Google
    I was very much looking forward trying some of the vegan quesadillas - except these weren't quesadillas but tacos. The vegan artichoke one was delicious, but the portions were pretty small so you need to order quite a lot of them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lena S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing !!!! I never had better Mexican food outside of Mexiko... guys amazing job!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stefan G. 2 years ago on Google
    What a special place the look and feel is awesome. The cocktails are yummy. The team are friendly and helpful. The seats are uncomfortable and not a kid friendly place. The food is delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great authentic Mexican food. Loved it and would be back. Good location. Fun for the family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Van Zyl van der M. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great place to go. Late afternoon is my personal favourite time as the sun slowly bakes you, the food fills your soul and the margaritas calms the nerves.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Amira B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is delicious, but sadly the portions are very small. It’s +/- R50 for a small taco/quesadilla, so a filling meal will run you about R250-R300 excluding drinks. We were also slightly disappointed that they did not have a full portion of nachos! Restaurant is quirky and cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alec M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Kelley W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fish tacos are the most delicious. 👌 (Original) Los tacos de pescado son los más deliciosos. 👌

  • 4/5 Trevor J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and great vibe

  • 4/5 Rachel C. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious tacos and drinks! Something for every palette. Could eat here every day!

  • 5/5 Filippo P. 4 years ago on Google
    Realy good

  • 3/5 Nina R. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good food but pricey and very small portions

  • 5/5 Gabriel M. 4 years ago on Google
    I had serval tacos. U liked the prawn Taco the most. Very friendly staff. I am coming back!

  • 4/5 Robert S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome service. Very good food. Families, singles. All looking for a casual space for some creative food, including vegan. Small but good tequila selection.

  • 4/5 Jennifer F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and food even if somewhat slightly more on the pricier side. The crispy duck taco 🌮 was delish.

  • 5/5 Jody W. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a great experience there; amazing food and decor. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!

  • 4/5 Brandon D. 2 years ago on Google
    Small Mexican place. Lovely atmosphere at night. Wish they could have a few other cocktails though (without tequila, as all the cocktails are basically margaritas) otherwise we enjoyed the nachos and tacos. The guacamole was very good. Our waitress was very helpful and kind.

  • 4/5 Lauren S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious. The venue is cool and quirky. It is small however, so the seating can be quite odd when it gets busy, which is often. I was quite literally rubbing backs with a stranger and could not properly sit on my chair, as a result of that uncomfortable situation and trying to avoid it. So I'd suggest going there outside general meal times to avoid this situation, as they do not take bookings due to the size of the venue. Great tapas selection and the food never disappoints. I must be honest, I do find it quite odd that they provide handheld drinks menus, but not food menu, considering with tapas, you order multiple different plates over time. It's definitely worth a visit though!

  • 4/5 Ashleigh I. 2 years ago on Google
    This was an unplanned stop, what a find! Excellent food and service. Relaxed atmosphere. Only dish that didn’t match the rest was the mushroom quesadilla (suspect that they used tinned mushrooms 😳)

  • 5/5 Florian T. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delicious tacos and guacamole. Definitely worth to check it out

  • 5/5 Stuart M. 1 year ago on Google
    My first dinner in South Africa. So good! Here right now. Got the vegan artichoke & cashew cream quesadilla, spicy bean quesadilla, and the jackfruit taco. Wow. Everything in the menu is next level! And the staff is the sweetest!

  • 4/5 Jacob O. 4 months ago on Google
    The tacos are excellent but a bit on the pricey side. It’s quite small inside and it was very busy on Saturday evening when we went. Parking is also a bit sparse. The staff are very friendly and the food was very quick to be served.

  • 5/5 Grant O. 8 months ago on Google
    If you want really good tasty mexican food this is the spot. Service was quick, staff friendly and the restaurant created the perfect vibe with that mexican feels. Prawn taco and salmon ceviche was amazing. Had the pork and fish taco too, it was all fresh and really good!

  • 5/5 Yin “n” Y. 5 months ago on Google
    We like to come here with friends, great openings for both vegans and omnivores =) Lately the hot chocolate has become a bit watery, but service and food stay really great. Tapas for every taste - from fruity flavors (the jackfruit option with pineapple) to spicy dishes- you won't go hungry. Your usual suspects on the drinks menu as well as some Mexican drinks. The desert options is yummy I was told. Looking forward to the next visit.

  • 3/5 Dan M. 11 months ago on Google
    Went here quite late for a snack and sampled some tacos. They were reasonably good. I will go back again to try, but on this occasion I felt that my tacos were a bit under seasoned. Really good service in a small neat space. I like Mexican cuisine and will try this again.

  • 5/5 Annika du T. 4 months ago on Google
    El Burro literally never disappoints. BEST EVER!!

  • 1/5 Karin J. 3 years ago on Google
    On Tuesday, I ordered the single Steak Quesadilla via Uber Eats.. I am highly disappointed in the portion size, when my food arrived and I opened the bag, the quesadilla was palm size first of all and in the description it said "with Avocado", the so called avocado had to be searched for in my quesadilla. It was extremely disappointing!!!! The size of the dish overall was disappointing. I won't order here anytime soon. Their phone doesn't work either.

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited Cape Town and stayed within walking distance of this place. We ate there 3 times in 5 days. It's that good. Parking can be a pain, but it's worth it. One of the best restaurants I've been to in my life.

  • 5/5 Matthew K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food & drink. Great atmosphere & good value.

  • 5/5 Warren C. 3 years ago on Google
    Really amazing Tacos, they also sell booze, but their homemade limenade is off the charts. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic tacos.

  • 5/5 Mark M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Parking can be a bit of an issue depending on the time but wasn't a big deal for us. Food portions and decent and spice levels are around "Nandos Mild" levels

  • 5/5 Cheyenne T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly staff and great food Wouldn't entirely recommend if you don't love spicy food though:)

  • 4/5 connies l. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the beef tacos its just was too oily for my liking, nice intimate dining indoor n outdoor

  • 5/5 Leon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely little restaurant. Best tacos in Cape Town. Try the ceviche 👌

  • 5/5 Dean van Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect morning spot for a quick brunch. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food quality amazing and fast. The space is quaint with cosy booths lining the walls. Thanks for the awesome tacos.

  • 5/5 Kobus G. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food, great service

  • 4/5 Yoveen H. 3 years ago on Google
    Small. Quaint. Great limenade!

  • 5/5 Fagan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Best tacos ever.

  • 5/5 Jeff J. 3 years ago on Google
    Simple taco menu, food was great, service was laid back, take it easy and enjoy a cocktail.

  • 5/5 Attie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Exceptional Mexican cuisine

  • 3/5 任奭 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service staff is kind, the burritos are filled with fish, and the duck meat is full of flavor, but the portion is less. There are bugs in the tequila, which means it is expensive. A glass of 30 rand. Food packaging is exquisite and paper bags are of good quality. (Original) 服務人員親切,捲餅加魚,鴨肉味道足,可惜份量少了些,龍舌蘭酒裡面還有蟲子表示昂貴,一杯30蘭特。食物包裝精緻,紙袋品質好。

  • 5/5 Jeanne K. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is incredibly fresh and delicious, the staff are friendly and the service is quick. The menu changes frequently with plenty of options for vegetarian and vegan diets. I love eating here when i want to get something quick and delicious without compromising on quality. The Taqueria is definitely one of my favourite regular eateries in town.

  • 3/5 Michal M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food, portions just a bit small

  • 5/5 Albrecht L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tacos. Cheap drinks

  • 4/5 Cristina C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Various vegan taco options, almost all very good at a fairly affordable price. The place is small and looks a bit like fast food, but it's worth stopping by to try them. (Original) Varias opciones de tacos veganos, casi todos muy buenos a un precio bastante asequible. El local es pequeño y luce un poco así a lo fast food, pero vale la pena pasarte a probarlos.

  • 5/5 Gerhardus A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome spicy food and cold beer

  • 5/5 Raymond E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tacos and a seriously good paloma. Always have a great time here

  • 5/5 Wilhelm H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great casual Mexican dining.

  • 5/5 Oscar S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good taco joint that are currently running a limited menu during lockdown restrictions. Looking forward to exploring their menu further. Helpful and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Rudy Van D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tasting fresh food. And a very friendly welcome..👏👏👏

  • 5/5 Annalie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Very accommodating as well.

  • 3/5 Liam H. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome vibe. Service quick

  • 5/5 Talya G. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, warm vibe and a great place to meet friends on the weekends

  • 5/5 Tacha van der W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Margaritas and fish tacos 👌

  • 5/5 Brent S. 3 years ago on Google
    Discovered a gem today. Gonna be back for sure. 3 vegan tacos please! Also, the Horchatas are world class.


Call +27 21 422 3554 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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