Incredible experience, tasty Mexican food prepared in front of you with 2 awesome chefs! Great conversation and the margaritas were incredible too 🔥🔥🔥

Amazing cuisine. Friendly chef and staff, good tasty meals. The best margarita I've ever had. Quite expensive but you pay for quality. Chef is preparing dishes in front of you, explaining the details. He speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English. They take only cash, no cards.

Superb! Thoughtful, elevated, authentic, delicious. Do not miss. Most of the "Mexican" food you'll find in Europe is an insult to this incredible cuisine. Izcalli is the real deal.

Awesome intimate restaurant. The meal we had was amazing! The owner was super friendly and explained a lot about the dishes. His wife makes a great margarita. This was a 5* meal!!

This is actually my first rating as I could not, not rate it as it was an amazing experience of new flavors for me, compaired to any other Mexican restaurant in and around Lisbon. This defenitely worth more than one visit.

Probably the best mexican restaurant in Portugal. An amazing experience! Loved it 🤤

Super authentic and delicious Mexican food. We had the tuna tostadas and the chicken enchiladas. Highly recommended and will be back soon!

Pretencious and overpriced. Don't expect an authentic mexican meal at this place. Do yourself a favour and avoid this place! If I could give this place a zero for service I would, it's run by an overbearing control freek with no regard for customer service. One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had.

And suddenly your plans for Saturday night with friends colapse...and thank God for that!! This was the moment we decided to try a new place that was recomend by a work colleague ans jackpot!! An amazing dinner night started!! Izcalli is the best weel kept secret in Lisbon...a very small and intimistic place located in an improbable place...far away from the tourist crowded city centre (thank God) and being small although it gives a special touch to the experience is the only negative point I have to enhance about this place (I hope that in a near future with the sucess a balanced upgrade can be a reality). But let's go to the food and the staff...the main stars of the night! From the moment we arrived up to the last goodbye the staff was amazing in the way they managed our presence being friendly and open to dialogue, enhancing the experience of sitting by the counter observing all the plates preparation to another level. Top! The food...what can I say about the food...from the first starter, a fresh and tasty guacamole, up to the last desert...heaven on earth!! Balance flavours pushed to the proper limit without running over the ingridients identity, cooked with the right amount of care, expertise and detail orientation. It is not possible to say that we had a bad moment inside the restaurant. For that reason let me just highlight the plates that outstanded during the night - the second starter made with corn and cheese (don't remember the exact name), adicting from the first to the last spoon...the level of sour and spice waa on the spot! Then the top main course was the prawn fajita - balanced flavours with the right amount of everything that composed the plate ( please include the most powerful chilli that the staff will offer without fear). And last but lot least...the desert...the second desert made with a base of coffee, caramel and banana with a fried pastry on the top...what better way to finish the meal? Again balance and attention to detail was the key word...the flavour mix carries you to the memories of a more traditional and home made cuisine..and who does not enjoy the granny and mom's food? A special word for the drinks...the Mezcalli cocktail was the star of the night (please try it) but the "wild" Mezcal shot was the perfect way to salute that 2 amazing hours eating. A place to visit again and try the Quesadilas that unfortunately were not available that night but for sure will be another great culinary moment! Congrats to the people that have the courage and mastery to open this type of concept and make it work brilliantly!

Me and a couple of friend visited Izcalli on dinner. We had an awesome time. It's a small place which allows for a better connection with the chef, which spent time explaining all the available dishes at the start of the dinner. We tried two starters: guacamole and a sweet potato dish. Both were extremely tasty. For mains, we tried: tuna in a taco style dish, a Mexican style casserole and beef "gorditas". I could not distinguish which one was the better one. All were well prepared, tasty and we'll presented. For dessert we had the chamoy option. Again, it was an awesome ending to a fantastic meal. Will most definitely come back another time.

(Translated by Google) Good Mexican food restaurant. Bigger problem, there is no ATM. (Original) Bom restaurante comida mexicana. Defeito maior, não tem multibanco.

(Translated by Google) This Mexican restaurant is a true dining experience. The capacity is 7 people and has two times for this trip. When everyone is on board, the whole menu that is made for two people is explained to us, we chose everything. From this moment begins the journey by characteristic flavors accompanied by the confection in sight sprinkled by the sympathy and well watered. It's two hours enjoying the best of Mexico. To come back more often. (Original) Este restaurante Mexicano é uma verdadeira experiência gastronómica. A lotação é de 7 pessoas e tem dois horários para esta viagem. Quando estão todos a bordo é nos explicada toda a ementa que está feita para duas pessoas, escolhemos tudo. A partir deste momento começa a viagem por sabores característicos acompanhados pela confecção à vista polvilhados pela simpatia enexcedíve e bem regados. São duas horas a saborear o melhor do México. Para voltar mais vezes.

Great atmosphere, great food, very different tastes, both Mexican classics and their fusion reinterpretation. As for drinks, there is a little bit of everything, but the main one is mezcal. Book before the guys get a star in one guide

Insane Mexican experience in Lisbon. The food is innovative but authentic, and the service is intimate. Not a flour tortilla in sight, thank God.

Wonderful experience. Each dish had a unique and flavourful profile. Well worth the price. Recommended.

Excellent food and excellent service. There is very little Mexican food in Lisbon and definitely nothing like this. With the utmost care and creativity, the chef and his team craft a regional dining experience that spans the flavors and textures of Mexico. Don't miss this!

More than a meal, an experience. Definitely recommend as a must-go for anyone looking for something more from their meals other than sustenance -- learn about Mexican food culture, and experiment flavours and dishes outside of the mainstream items we're all accustomed to.

I never intended to eat Mexican in Portugal but this place caught my eye. Fresh, high quality, innovative food that bursts with flavor and remains true to its Mexican soul, unlike “hot” ethnic restaurants whose foods have lost their ethnic identity while pursuing creativity and differentiation. Aguachile with coconut milk, mole with pine nuts, mango with tamarind and pineapple... amazing flavors and beverage pairings. What’s more,they take reservations so no standing in line!

(Translated by Google) Fantastic! Different concept, different food. Away from the usual "clichés". Spicy, tasty and original. Highlighting the oysters on the summer menu. Delicious margaritas! Friendly and attentive service. (Original) Fantástico! Conceito diferente, comida diferente. Longe dos "clichés" habituais. Picante, saborosa e original. A destacar as ostras do menu de Verão. Margaritas deliciosas! Atendimento simpático e atencioso.

(Translated by Google) Show ... Top of the top ... (Original) Espetaculo... O top do top...

Absolutely a place to recommend! can´t find a better mexiacan place in Lisboa at the moment. The food is modern made whit love and werry autentic. We will bring all the foodis we know to this hidden jam for sure!

Authentic Mexican food. With amazing service and atmosphere

(Translated by Google) Exceptional location and experience. Congratulations (Original) Local e experiência excepcionais. Parabéns

An amazing everlasting Mexican experience, with surprising flavors and ingredients. Miles apart from your everyday Mexican restaurant, this is truly a Chef’s meal, in a private privileged environment!

Great mexican flavours, excellent service. Worth the visit

(Translated by Google) In the pop-up that took place during the month of January, we challenged 2 friends to dine at this restaurant. The invitation was made thinking that we were going to have a Mexican dinner and pay + -90 € per couple just like the last time we had gone. The Pop-up announced only that the service would be in charge of chef Nicolas Lopéz (there was no communication of menu or price). When we arrived we were told by Nicolas Lopéz that he was not going to be Mexican. Which we think is pity because we were counting on it. However, we accepted the challenge. Dinner was not amazing (I would say it was a very failed attempt to be gourmet and original) and the service was a disaster. It started right at the beginning when we ordered a cocktail, which we were promptly refused, saying that only wine would be served that night. We then ordered the wine, which was not too cold and was kept like this throughout the meal, due to the absence of a frapé or a frozen mango. In the end we were offered neither coffee nor tea and, unfortunately, we were taken by surprise with the final bill, € 300 total (€ 150 per couple)! LOL! Now, in addition to being extremely unpleasant to surprise and a SHAME on our friends, it is also not acceptable that they do not warn customers of this significantly higher price than what is normal. We do not even think it reasonable to pay this price for a dinner at which we were not even offered a welcome drink or tea or coffee at the end of the meal. We arrived home and wrote an email to the restaurant owner, Ivo Tavares, to report what happened. We received no response during the entire month of January. In February we stopped by the restaurant to ask if he had received the email, which he confirmed and promised that he would speak to Chef Nicolas Lopez to determine responsibilities but that in any case they had not really announced a price on the website and that we should have seen the price on the menu when we arrive at the restaurant. The menu has NEVER been presented to us. Now this restaurant requires booking via website (no phones are answered), requires us to give a credit card for booking and charges a fee of 30 € / pax if there is no show / no dinner and also requires to pay in cash !!! With such a lack of fexibility, it is to be expected that the common sense, professionalism and service of this house can be trusted. However, it was not so. After two months and a complaint made calmly and serenely, Ivo Tavares, owner of the restaurant, limited himself to throwing the blame on the client and the guest chef, did not assume responsibility and made no mention of redeeming himself from the assault that made us. We were expecting a Mexican dinner and paying € 90 per couple. Just like we did at the first dinner we had there. Instead we were poorly served, we ate a dinner party and the icing on the cake was mugged. I do not return to this restaurant because it is managed by an unprofessional, integrated, responsible person who does not respect his customers. A pity, because the restaurant, although small, when the food is prepared and served by the owner and chef Ivo Tavares is surprisingly incredible. So beware of Pop-ups. (Original) No pop-up que decorreu durante o mês de Janeiro desafiamos 2 amigos para jantar neste restaurante. O convite foi feito a pensar que iamos jantar mexicano e pagar +-90€ por casal tal como da ultima vez que tinhamos ido. O Pop-up Anunciava apenas que o serviço iria ficar a cargo do chef Nicolas Lopéz (não havia comunicação de menu nem preço). Quando chegamos foi-nos dito pelo Nicolas Lopéz que não iria ser mexicano. O que achamos pena pois estavamos a contar com isso. Porém aceitámos o desafio. O jantar não foi incrível (diria até que foi uma tentativa muito falhada de ser gourmet e original) e o serviço foi um desastre. Começou logo no inicio qd pedimos um cocktail que nos foi prontamente recusado dizendo que naquela noite só se iria servir vinho. Pedimos então o vinho, que veio pouco frio e assim foi mantido, durante toda a refeição, pela ausência de um frapé ou uma manga congelada. No final não nos foi oferecido nem café nem chá e, infelizmente, fomos apanhados de surpresa com o valor final da conta, 300€ total (150€ por casal)! LOL! Ora além de ser extremamente desagradável a surpresa e uma VERGONHA para com os nossos amigos, também não é aceitável que não avisem os clientes deste preço significativamente mais alto daquilo que é normal. Nem achamos razoável pagar este preço por um jantar no qual nem nos ofereceram um welcome drink nem um chá ou um café no final da refeição. Chegamos a casa e escrevemos um email ao dono do restaurante, Ivo Tavares, a dar conta do sucedido. Não recebemos resposta alguma durante todo o mês de Janeiro. Em Fevereiro passamos pelo restaurante a perguntar se tinha recebido o email, o qual confirmou e prometeu que falaria com o Chef Nicolas Lopez para apurar responsabilidades mas que em todo o caso realmente não tinham anunciado preço no site e que nós é que deveriamos ter visto o preço no menu qd chegamos ao restaurante. O menu NUNCA nos foi apresentado. Ora este restaurante obriga a marcação através de site (não atendem telefones), obriga a darmos cartão de crédito para reserva e cobram uma taxa de 30€/pax se houver no show/no dinner e ainda obriga a pagar em dinheiro!!! Com tanta falta de fexibilidade é de se esperar que se possa confiar no bom senso, profissionalismo e serviço desta casa. Porém não foi assim. Passados dois meses e uma reclamação feita com calma e serenidade, o Ivo Tavares, dono do restaurante, limitou-se a atirar as culpas para cima do cliente e do chef convidado, não assumiu a responsabilidade e não fez qlq menção de se redimir do assalto que nos fizeram. Nós estávamos à espera de jantar mexicano e pagar 90€ por casal. Tal como o fizemos no primeiro jantar que ai tivemos. Em vez disso fomos mal servidos, comemos uma parolice de um jantar e cereja no topo do bolo fomos assaltados. Não volto a este restaurante porque é gerido por uma pessoa pouco profissional, integra, responsável e que não respeita os seus clientes. Uma pena, porque o restaurante, apesar de pequeno, quando a comida é confeccionada e servida pelo dono e chef Ivo Tavares é surpreendentemente incrível. Portanto cuidado com os Pop-ups.

Amazing concept bringing Mexican food beyond tacos The restaurant is small that is run by the owners they have passion and love for Mexican food We found ourselves in what would look like a small ramen shop in Tokyo which for Mexican food is quite challenging give the amount of required techniques involved in their dishes We started with the the quesadilla with zucchini flower it was good I think the tortilla had such great merit as they do everything themselves and the tortilla feels real like in mexico for the quesadilla itself was good but I would have loved a bit more salty ness but in general was good Then we had the ensalada de nopal, it was not our favorite part of the menu we felt it combined to many flavors and maybe keeping it a bit more simple will make it better Then we had the tuna tostada well... this totally blew our minds it was AMAZING we loved it so well balanced and crunchy and tangy and well delicious Then we had the mole Amarillo the moles and vegetables itself where awesome so well balanced, the only downside is that the chicken lacked a little texture and Crispíness it felt a bit soggy on the skin but in general good And the. Deserts Awesome both where amazing so we balanced and the mole with plátano an coffee was such Ana amazing surprise All in all delicious

(Translated by Google) The best Mexican food in Lisbon! (Original) A melhor comida mexicana em Lisboa!

I’m so in love with this place!!! A must eat for multiple times. A beautiful couple who runs the place, environment, and fantastic food. I wish they were back home with me.

(Translated by Google) I tried to make a reservation on the website, I didn't get confirmation, I got there and the space was closed on a Saturday when the hours said it was open. My bad (Original) Tentei fazer reserva no site, não obtive confirmação, cheguei lá e o espaço estava fechado num sábado quando o horário dizia aberto. Foi mau

(Translated by Google) Authentic Mexican food, made with quality ingredients, super tasty. The tuna toast is a must. The delicious desserts. (Original) Comida Mexicana autêntica, feita com ingredientes de qualidade, super saborosa. A tostada de atum é imperdível. As sobremesas deliciosas.

Excellent food, fantastic staff, the visit was a true journey through Mexico.

The chef talks you through a tasting menu that is a journey through the best of Mexican cuisine. The resteraunt is intimate and the margaritas refreshing but come with a punch! Can’t recommend this place enough: if you like good food and a great cocktail, go here for a superb experience!

(Translated by Google) The best Mexican restaurant in Lisbon! Good cocktails, excellent quality of the dishes. It pays to try and share all the dishes. Only with reservation. Restaurant with capacity for only 8 people. (Original) O melhor restaurante mexicano de Lisboa! Bons coquetéis, excelente qualidade dos pratos. Vale a pena experimentar e partilhar todos os pratos. Só com reserva. Restaurante com capacidade para apenas 8 pessoas.

(Translated by Google) What an experience! Fantastic. Very friendly owners. It is worth going. (Original) Que experiência! Fantástico. Donos muito simpáticos. Vale a pena ir.

(Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Muito agradável

(Translated by Google) Best Mexican in Lisbon. (Original) Melhor mexicano de Lisboa.

Very nice place, we loved the food, I love chilly so I was so happy with all the mexican plates we ordered. The chef is very nice he explained to us every dish. Must try if you love mexican food!!

Wow, wow, wow. Super simple menu but with a punch you wi remember for a while. Reservation is mandatory since there are only 6 seats. All seats are facing the kitchen and the chef is talking to you while preparing your dish. Loved everything I ate here, I will definitely come back.

I can’t remember a soo good meal in the last months. congratulation! and surprise me next time, which will very difficult 😀

Best mexican restaurant in Lisbon. As authentic as it gets.

(Translated by Google) Great, intimate (Original) Ótimo, intimista

(Translated by Google) To enjoy with ease! Quality on the plate in cozy atmosphere! (Original) Para apreciar com tranquilidade! Qualidade no prato em ambiente acolhedor!

Fabulous meal, a new take on Mexican food prepared while you watch, and great drinks and dessert. One of our memorable meals on a 3 month tour of Europe.

(Translated by Google) Great food, the best Mexican I've eaten in Portugal! Few but worthwhile options in a unique environment and concept! The meal was at € 56 per person, high value but that was worth it for the unique experience! Congratulations Ivo and Paolla, we are waiting for the Menu option !! (Original) Comida ótima, o melhor mexicano onde comi em Portugal! Poucas opções mas que valem muito a pena num ambiente e conceito únicos! A refeição ficou em 56€ por pessoa, valor elevado mas que valeu pela experiência única! Parabéns Ivo e Paolla, ficamos à espera da opção Menu!!

(Translated by Google) Fantastic experience! It's really worth it. Great dinner, great service, great place to make friends. (Original) Experiência fantástica! Vale mesmo a pena. Óptimo jantar, óptimo serviço, óptimo local para fazer amigos.

(Translated by Google) Loved the experience! If you love elaborate flavors and irreverent I strongly advise! (Original) Adorei a experiência! Se adoram sabores elaborados e irreverentes aconselho vivamente!

(Translated by Google) A gastronomic experience at the hands of Chef Ivo, who takes us to the best flavors of Mexico! Wonderful! (Original) Uma experiência gastronómica pelas mãos do Chef Ivo, que nos leva aos melhores sabores do México! Maravilhoso!

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Local agradável

(Translated by Google) ... Small but cozy space for its customers, for quick meals and different dishes its provenance Mexico serves drinks and koktails, different and unique place I like the diversities that present very good ... (Original) ... Espaço pequeno mas aconchegante para os seus clientes, para refeições rápidas e diferentes pratos variados a sua proveniência México serve bebidas e koktails, sítio diferente e único à mim agrada-me as diversidades que apresentam muito bom...

Take your best mate and a chunk of coin and let it go!!

(Translated by Google) Great food, cozy space, 5 star service! (Original) Comida óptima, espaço acolhedor, serviço 5 estrelas!

(Translated by Google) I love this place! Not only the food, prepared at the time by Ivo and his wife, but also by the experience itself. A bar, 7 places, a short menu but that covers all the flavors, unique quality and indescribable combinations. Of the best experiences in Lisbo. (Original) Amo este lugar! No solo la comida, elaborada en el momento por Ivo y su mujer, sino también por la experiencia en sí. Una barra, 7 lugares, un menú corto pero que recorre todos los sabores, únicos de calidad y combinaciones indescriptibles. De las mejores experiencias en Lisbo.

Izcalli is without a doubt one of the best ‘secret spots’ of Lisbon. The service was extraordinary by all members of the staff, and the food please believe me that I’m still thinking of how great the flavours and ingredients that Chef Ivo did while introducing each one of the moments by explaining all of the ingredients background in the Mexican cuisine. Please note that they have an extraordinary wines list with some of the finest wines. I will recommend this experience to all of my friends for sure. PS- All of you lover should take the chance to do a surprise to your partners as I did. (It’s worthy! 😁 )