Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town Central

Giovanni's

91/100 (2988 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegan Options

European

Cafe

Deli

Cafe

European

Italian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

After-hours

Breakfast

Lunch

Bagels

Chilli Chicken

Cakes

Pasta

Salad

Pesto

Salmon

Fish

Sandwiches

Juice & Smoothies

Cheesecakes

Café

Deli

European

Italian

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Television

Seating

Accepts Credit Cards

After-hours

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Simply, the best, most authentic slice of Italy / Europe one will find in the Cape. Nothing comes remotely close. Giovanni / Nicolas are utterly..."

Dorian Glass

"The best capuccino I ever had ! You should visit Giovanni's if you are in Cape Town, don't miss it..."

Sarah Polli

"One of my favourite spits in Cape Town. Great coffee, wonderful ambience, good..."

Reta Robberts

"Just the cherry on the cake to go there for morning coffee and a sandwich created by self ! A highlight every time we go to Cape Town ..."

Leoni Starker-Fox

"What a cosy & inviting venue to experience a very cosmopolitan clientele whilst enjoying the best cappuccino in town & continental..."

Lucas Korver

"What a treat to get a perfect San Daniele and Provolone panino in..."

Richard Matthews

"Delicious Italian style food to take away. Very happy for not being able to buy wine after 6 p.m. as attendants explained that it was due to "Cape..."

Estela Carvalho

"Love love love die plek.. soveel lekker goedjies om van te..."

Mandrezel Oosthuizen

"What a lovely deli! Absolutely my favorite. Nothing I would change. Giovannis has been one of my families favorites for many years and whenever we..."

Zoe Tyropolis

"My recommendation to this restaurant was ... “ this will be better than your mama’s food” ... he was definitely right!! I won’t ever go to..."

Barend Jakobus Van Wyk

"Casual and easy great choices swift service all very friendly. I enjoyed a croissant perfectly baked with some honey glazed gammon. Hit the spot...."

Adamhfuller

"Well, what to say about Giovanni’s, simply the best food corner in CPT by far. This small gastronomic delight is very well located in Green Point..."

Emanuel Rui Batalha

"Great Cappuccino and the freshest croissants. You can hear how fresh they are when someone next to you takes a bite!!! Order them from the counter..."

Nix006

"Giovanni’s, a popular green point institution, has been around for decades and is still a popular choice among locals for a number of reasons. The..."

Adam Hunter

"Gios food is semi famous among local Capetonians from their pesto dishes to their perfectly cooked chicken perfect for lunch or dinner (or a healthy..."

Yajna Gold

"Great coffee. Nice baked goods available.Good deli section. Great ambience.Recommended for a coffee & croissant to start your..."

Ij

"A buffet type deli where you choose what you want from a selection of options and pay by weight. I love this place and all the food I’ve tried has..."

Sam Corcoran

"A friend brought me here to build a sandwich, and I was pleasantly surprised. The ingredients were all fresh and there was such a wide variety of..."

Colleen Kalimba

"Really good Takeaway food and sandwiches that are pretty amazing. The only downside is that it's always so crowded it's hard to move around in there...."

Atara Jaffe

"Giovannis is one of my favourite spots to grab a delicious sandwich and do some people watching. The selection of both imported and ready made fare..."

Simone Izzard

"It's an Italian inspired deli and yes it has an absolutely fantastic range of delicious cold meats and cheeses to choose from.Not to mention the..."

Winston Ck

"I absolutely adore Giovanni's, it's my go to deli at least twice a week! My issues with it are not food based at all. The seating has always been an..."

Nicola Cape Town

"Nothing beats giovannis. The coffee is incredible and so is their sandwiches. A beautiful take on an itallian deli...lots of goodies available for..."

Natalie Lazaris

"Love this gem in the heart of green point! They stock the most divine products from Italy, I love their new product - Bellini! The cafe is also..."

Samantha Taylor

"Always know I can rely on Giovanni's for an authentic, homemade meal. They have a wide selection of salads, breads and meats to suit everyone's..."

Tanweer

"There's a reason this place is always full! Great variety of food and always tasty! A bit on the pricey side, but worth it for the meal overall and..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Out of this world amazing every time I have been here! Shared a salmon bagel and caprese bagel with my boyfriend. The simple joys of a slice of..."

Carli Gaddin

"Great selection of products with such fantastic breads, cold meats and salads. I got 'stuck' in there as i couldnt decide what to buy. There's so..."

Simone Hasselbach

"Popped in just for a coffee on a cold late afternoon (other than early mornings, think this is the best time to go) & ended up having two more each..."

Gabriella

"Giovanni's has the best selection of imported treats, pastas and cheeses plus a counter with delicious prepared food - everything from sweet and sour..."

Jamie Roller

"Always 5/5 experience. From an Italian background, this place makes me feel like I'm having nothing short of a home cooked meal. Imports are also..."

Mton27

"Amazing!!! I absolutely love this place, another perfect stop when you are not quite sure what to have for lunch and the fast food franchises are not..."

Tracy Poulter

"Delicious Deli lunch! Can't go wrong with any of their offerings. Highly recommend the artichoke and Parmesan dip. Coffee is also fantastic! Huge..."

Teffie Polkinghorne

"Coming home from a trip or long day at work? Cooking is probably the last thing on your mind. Giovanni’s is the Italian nonna you never had. This..."

FoodMissionary

"Well, where do I begin?!? The tasty meats, the fresh breads, the AMAZING veggies & cooked meals. The best Spicy chicken mayo you will ever come..."

Era Ace

"Not much to say that hasn't been said, amazing deli, fantastic breads and pastries. Cheese, meat, salads all taste fantastic. Great imported goods..."

Jack Gorton

"Really awsome place. Love the vibe, the authenticity. Great place to be if you like good foods with a wide variety of flavours. Love their meatballs,..."

Shauny D Foodie

"Always unfailingly good. Often get a little take away food, something different, when I feel too lazy to cook. Love their bread, often buy it. Owners..."

Paula Zolezzi

"I love the coffee served here! The baristas are also so friendly, and always willing to have a quick chat. The deli inside has really great..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"I cannot rave enough about Giovanni's- from a deli that is probably comparable to Trupps in Hyde Park in terms of stocking food that you unlikely to..."

Glenn Muller

"There is something so appealing about Giovanni's, the cool-factor without even trying, and the continental feel you get while sipping on your..."

Megan Bellinger

"I have been a customer of Giovanni's for sometime now. It the perfect place you go to for shopping for imported food. They have a variety that does..."

Hend Amer

"Really great vibe. Was craving scrambled eggs, which they unfortunately don't do, so didn't stay for breakfast, but really enjoyed the coffee! Great..."

JayRo

"Go have lunch at the folks who love food as much as you do. The small cosy shop is filled to the brim with a wide variety of delicious food of the..."

Magically Nick

"First visit to Giovanni's. Amazing Italian with a home-made feel. Had the penne arrabiata, ready made and a nice change from the usual frozen store..."

Bame Modungwa

"Looking for a typically European deli to sit on the sidewalk while having your sandwich and strong coffee? Find it at Giovanni's. Always busy. Always..."

Lindie White

"A great little deli that always seems to be busy (a good sign in my book!). We picked out our rolls from a variety of options, and were then..."

Rebecca Francis-Pope

"Lovely deli. You can get take-away or sit down and eat. Always busy with a nice vibe. Big selection of tasty home-made delights from quinoa to..."

Celeste Tsang

"Yum yum yum!!! Quick delicious and healthy food! Perfect takeaway, where you can mix anything: quinoa salads, freshly roasted peppers, spoonfuls of..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"I absolutely love this little Italian gem! I've stopped by numerous times for a quick espresso and some Italian dessert. It's always a pleasure..."

FoodieC

"Love Giovanni's!!! This is a must see place in Greenpoint. There's so much on offer its hard to zone into what to purchase! The large selection of..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Love Giovanni's but mainly for the shop as they have all the yummy food from the UK which is where I come from. Never had anything bad to eat there..."

Amber Razdi-Rafael Convery

"A Green Point institution. Top notch coffees, awesome deli salads, sandwiches and fresh-cooked meals. A little pricey but great for lunch or take-out..."

Ryan Goodman

"Giovanni's is food heaven. They have the most delicious deli foods - think exotic cheeses and meats, sundried tomatoes, different pâtés and dips..."

Jessica Stromin

"This cafe/deli is an excellent stop for delicious sandwiches, bread, freshly prepared meals, fresh juices, coffee, and it has an international..."

Irishman

"Always an absolute treat! The location and the setting make a very trendy hang out, a great place to grab a quick roll and coffee! The coffee is to..."

Nic Hern

"Tried, trusted! When mom is far away and the desire to cook is lacking, Gio comes to the rescue. And let's not forget the Amsterdammers and small..."

Jacolouisg

"Everything is good and perfect at Giovanni's: the service,the people, the coffee the smiles... and the food...Coming from Europe I know ...so please..."

Pierre Meert

"A definite must if you're in the green point area. Friendly service and a great variety in the buffet. The place has got a great Italian feel to it...."

Bobby Louw

"Best coffee shop in Green Point by miles along with some damn decent quality 'brioche' and panini's. What also adds to s great atmosphere is that you..."

Maximillian Bajkay

"Yum, yum, yum! I absolutely love Giovanni's, it's what I look forward to most (food-wise) when coming to Cape Town and I would definitely say it is..."

Gabriela Limberis

"Best sandwich/deli place. Always has the freshest of ingredients and breads. My fave is the Norwegian smoked salmon on a baguette. May be a bit..."

Shez

"Great deli with with a diverse selection of delicious offerings. We go all the time and I have never been disappointed. If you are hankering for some..."

Kyle Hoffmann-Barrett

"Giovanni's is a family-run deli and market in Greenpoint and is a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. It is a very relaxed deli that offers..."

Bronwills

"Giovanni's is one of the best Deli's I've ever found in Cape Town! They have a huge selection of just about all things delicious, but for me the..."

Allegra Whitehouse

"One of the best deli's i have been to. It's food is like home away from home except that it's quick, on the go but you are satisfied. I had the..."

Candistripe

"@i feel like I'm back in Italy when I come here. Not only do they have the best coffee and food in Cape Town, but they create the ideal Mediterranean..."

Gabi Esposito

"Always a Capetonians go-to take away food - I find myself here more often than I'm proud to say. This place is always buzzing with people..."

William Hillock

"Love this spot! Great for a meeting, quick lunch or weekend drop by. The extensive and authentic deli is right up there with the best and although a..."

Mike Varney

"Giovanni's has never disappointed! The most delicious food, so affordable, the best quality! The most friendly staff, huge range of imports, cured..."

Trynity

"Giovanni's is too lekker. Location is excellent in terms of convenience and atmosphere. The food is as appealing as it is delicious. The layout and..."

James Beall

"This is why Italian food is so popular. There are still people around the world who are able to replicate what a small "alimentari" or "enoteca" is..."

NickNock

"This place is always buzzing and there is a good reason for it! They are amazing- wide selection of food and snacks for all. Anyone can go in and..."

Welmie Loves Food & Wine

"Pure class ,love their products .No words describe this place.obviously this place is not for the shallow pocketed ,extremely well priced for..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"With the fresh air that cape town has to offer and a little cafe and shop right by the sidewalk this is the place to have moring coffee. With fresh..."

Tamar Reyneke

"I love this place. Partly because it has every foreign sweet you've always dreamed of getting hold of, and partly because there's a great vibe for a..."

Ellen Van Velden

"A regular venue for us when in Cape Town, this is a wonderful deli come coffee bar where you can get anything from an espresso plus the newspaper to..."

Artisan Eatware

"Look no further than this lovely little shop for all kinds of delights! Wonderful freshly cooked foods, cured meats, cheese and bread. It's a tiny..."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Gios does not even needs a review. Best deli in Cape Town. Their reputation precedes them. Imported goods and Italian flair. They have it all from..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"One of my all time favourite spots in Cape Town. This place is just a gold mine. Everything from their coffee to their lunch buffet to their imported..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"What is there not to love about Giovanni's? I mean, delicious deli counter, great coffee, a whole assortment of imported foodie goodies to have a..."

Dominique Andrea Vieira

"This is a Capetonian institution but until recently I had never been. (*Hides in shame*). Nevertheless, I have now eaten lunch at Giovanni's and can..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Do yourself a favour, and come here. This has to be one of my favourite places in Cape Town. It's essentially a deli. It's a great place to find..."

Rachel

"Lots of character but a bit confusing for a first timer. Seating is outside and inside but you need to go inside to order at the counter and then..."

Frantisek Pour

"Do you own Italian sunglasses and have a hairy back?do you ride a scooter?(not a chinese one)Do you have a bunch of friends with hairy..."

Martin Evans

"I literally can't keep myself away from this place. Amazing coffee and the greatest bagels in cape town! the selection of meats and cheeses is mind..."

Heather Charnock

"This place ticks all the boxes for a perfect coffee on the go - deli delicious - after work yummy take away - fresh bakery - awesome local fresh..."

Margot Johnson

"Good food all day til late. Great choose your own dishes and delicatessen. Mainly Italian in style with delicious coffee. Lots of the cool kids hang..."

David Adams

"This has got to be one of the best spots in Cape Town for your first early morning coffee, sandwich and a croissant. They also have a wide range of..."

Bruno Miguel De Jesus

"Local hang out when you grow tired of whatever new place has opened up, bike friendly so good place to grab a coffee before or after your..."

Collin Allin

"It's been around for years, Giovanni's is the place I remember my parents dragging me to for their morning coffee. Everything is divine and so..."

Michele Fry

"This place is my home kitchen. Or at least what I would love to find every time I walk in my kitchen. I love their deli section where you can choose..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"Simply the best cappuccino I've had in Cape Town hands down. But that's not all that Giovanni's is good for. Their deli is fantastic for a..."

David Greenway

"Greatest food at ridiculously affordable prices for that area of Cape Town. Always enjoy having dinner here. 5555555555555555555555555555555555 ..."

Chad Rutter

"Best baristas (mehmet) ;) best coffee, best hazelnut Iced coffee, best croissants, best sandwiches, Bladdy amazing deli. Giovanni's never disappoints..."

Danielle Dominique Le Roux

"Probably the best haute cuisine style deli in Cape Town. A definite stop on any local or tourists visit. Get everything from deli & artisanal meats..."

Mikey Nathan

"Giovannis is an absolutely world-class deli with a wide selection of fresh salads, a wide selection of ready-made deli items as well as cheeses,..."

Nick BG

"European style coffee bar. Pop in for a coffee on go. Love the croissants here they are amazing. Coffee also really good and place is consistently..."

Leigh Dermick

"Coffee is mad strong, if you're almost going all natural like me, trust me, this will send you soaring all day! The "make your own salad / sandwich"..."

Jacqueline Sampson

"The food is very good with a lot of variety. It is always full. The prices are in the upper region but it's worth it. Take aways are also..."

Martini

"Have been going to Giovannis for many years. Nothing changes, only the variety of goodies in the Deli seems to increase. Excellent coffee. Excellent..."

Leon Pretorius

"Often visit Giovanni's for the convenience of choice in delicious Italian food and take away option. It has a warm and welcoming feel with..."

Krissy

"My all time favourite....my home away from home. Ah Giovani's. Try a Panini with Chicken Schnitzel, mozarella and a smidge of mayo...it's one of my..."

Vanessa Scott-Hall

"Love the Amsterdammers, taste like Hertzoggies, but better! The rugby is also on. Somewhat expensive on bakery & cured meats by 30% compared to..."

Davey Jone's Locker with Jazzy

"You know the best part of feasting late at night just before loadshedding is Giovanni's. This is the best part..... When I went to pay, there were..."

Julia Chaplin

"Always busy, always open, best coffee, eats, best everything! The reason why they ate always busy and packed with happy cusomers. Best take-away..."

Antoinette Schoeman

"Quick, healthy, and tasty! They have every cuisine and best is you choose your bread, meat, cheese, spread, and veggies and they make your sandwich...."

ahsc3fe

"It's my ultimate go-to place for exceptional coffee and delightful breakfast. Despite the constant hustle and bustle, the staff's efficiency stands..."

Alistair Bryan

"This local spot served as my family’s daily go-to grocery store while living in Cape Town. The coffee was great, but it’s the local flavor and..."

Jonathan Cottrell

"I have known this place for 31 years, living 2 meters away and always go there for ready meals and delicious snacks. My favourite was cheese..."

Shaolin Cafe

"This is one of my favorite places in CT. The bar section is great to have a coffee and watch everything that is happening here (which is a lot). You..."

Alexander Holzhammer

"So many locals kept mentioning Giovanni’s as a must, so I finally went to stop by the deli to get a to-go sandwich. And WOOWWW the hype is valid..."

Leah Gwin Hoefling

"I've been there three weekends in a row, and I think that somes it up perfectly. Incredible food and ready-made meals. Also, their house blend of..."

Chase Liebenberg

"3. Nice apartment. Tiny and outdated tv's. Seems like these expensive places are underwhelming. Everytime I go to, prestigous, highly costly..."

Thamsanqa Bhengu

"This is such a great place. In the winter, their fresh soups really hit the spot. They have a full deli of readymade food you can either take with..."

Laurrel

"Giovannis is an absolute gem. Only the freshest food is served at a great price point. They carry a wide range of cheeses and deli meats as well as..."

Melkbos Meisie

"Loved loved loved it! Bought a lot of goodies to bring home. To much to choose..."

corna scheepers

"Cappuccino is fantastic. A Cape Town institution for good coffee and delicious baked goods. My favourite barista is Mehmet. Cappuccino with a..."

Daniel Martin

"I love Giovanni’s. Fresh food and the best service in town. Always leave with way more than I need but I never regret it!..."

Jade Bentel

"Small but well stocked Italian Deli. Just be careful you may buy more than you plan and still be happy. Best quality products and friendly..."

Christiaan Strauss

"Not much can be said. Giovanni's is a must Sea Point stop over for ALL. Young. Old. Newbies or Repeats. It is noticed that prices are rising way..."

Alister

El Burro

90/100 (3312 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Latin

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Mexican

Latin

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Tortillas

Beef

Nachos

Ceviche

Salad

Lamb

Chili

Calamari

Fish

Calamares

Pork

Tapas

Fish Taco

Tacos

Burrito

Sit down

Latin

Mexican

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely delicious vegan food! The smokey jalapeño rellenos with cashew cheese were amazing! As well as the vegan artichoke quesadilla, and very..."

Catherine Stevenson

"Fantastic Vegan Menu – I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes on there. My husband had the line fish off the regular menu – he was..."

Cornelle Ellis

"Brilliant experience. Excellent food, amazing service. The calamari is insane. The pulled pork carnitas were out of this world. The smokey chilli..."

Ashlea Myson

"Really enjoyed the orange and mint margarita - nice place, food, and..."

Tara Looney Casimano

"Such delicious food...my word!! And tequila tasting very interesting...hostess great and Nic such a gentleman..well done guys you rock!! Best..."

Mandy Matthew Bird

"Had amazing margaritas and the starter Chiviche amazing!!!! And fish tacos. Thanks to hosts great evening out and drinks and food was great! Can..."

Laura Burrows

"Absolutely terrific. The food and service were impeccable. A nice gem well hidden away. Angela, the manager provided stellar service. She even got us..."

Lee Reeves Allen

"My absolute favourite! Excellent food and on top of it all, environmentally responsible - no straws here! Please open your Newlands restaurant on..."

Emma Brunette

"It was my 1st experience there, thanks to a friend of mine that suggested the place. I enjoyed the Chunky Guacamole and Tortilla chips as starter..."

Lindiwe Ndiwe Livo Sakayi

"Aaaaaaaamaaaazing. Great food. Great staff. Great drinks. Great speed. Looooved it. Come to..."

Roar Kvamme

"Really great vibe, food (especially the traditional mexican dish) and service! Loved it, something totally different. We willl be..."

Megan Combrink

"Had my birthday dinner there last Friday - food, drinks, ambience and service was excellent! Highly recommend. Can't wait for the one in Newlands to..."

Robyn Leigh Tobin

"Cocktails are great & very well priced. Do yourself a favour & order the chocolate fondant for dessert. Probably the best I've had in Cape..."

Kate Wade-Lehman

"Had an AWESOME lunch there today. Love the vegan menu. Great service from Emily. It was my third visit ( twice in Green Point and once in..."

Mary Illingworth Banks

"We visited El Burros in Green Point on Saturday night and just loved the Mexican food experience and friendly ambiance of the place. The service was..."

Antoinette Tossie Brill

"The service was great, the drinks yummy, the main meals everything I hoped it would be and the dessert moorish (I could have eaten 2 portions). I..."

Michael DieTweede Bredenhann

"Delicious, if overpriced. Fantastic decor, excellent food. Plenty of vegan options for every course. Really fabulous tacos and comprehensive drinks..."

Viantha Naidoo

"I found out about this restaurant after some research online. We (3 friends and I) were looking for a restaurant that was great as well as had a..."

Niranjan Jha

"Recently moved to Cape town and was on the prowl for some Mexican food, cocktails and ambiance - this place certainly met my checklist.Well..."

Jane Sikwe

"The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff adds to the great experience. The food is well prepared and serving timing is good. Great Tequila..."

Jan-Hendrik Vermaak

"We loved El Burro. Thanks to all the other reviews I read before, I chose the pulled pork taco and was not disappointed. Delicious, with such tasty..."

HKT B

"My favourite Mexican in Cape Town! El Burro has the tastiest and most authentic Mexican around. They also have an awesome selection of beer and a..."

Emma Divaris

"Great vibe, great food, good service. Try the soft or hard tacos with any filling, and make sure you book if you plan on going between Thursday -..."

Aidan Johnson

"Food great! Drinks great! Ambience great! Decor great! Service fantastic! Definitely going here again! Best Mexican food I’ve eaten in Cape Town..."

Heine

"Amazing food! This place knows what it’s doing! Great cocktails with interesting flavour combinations. The best service from a super-friendly..."

Hilton Peek

"Service: very friendly & helpful. Food: very tasty, many vegan but minimal nice vegetarian (with cheese) options. Cocktails: delicious...."

Ij

"El Burro was incredible from start to finish! The atmosphere was great. It was busy for a later dinner crowd; and somehow our food and drinks were..."

Andrea Kozlovic

"This branch of the Mexican string of restaurants is very intimate but vibey at the same time. It has a great ambience with its candlelit atmosphere..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Authentic Mexican cuisine makes for unforgettable experiences. The scene is semi-formal, the friends are self-brought. I've missed out before so I'd..."

Frans Fourie

"We waited far too long to try this awesome restaurant, and when we finally got there we were extremely happy with our visit.The decor is..."

Richard Best

"The food was amazing, one of the best things I have eaten... the portion size was tiny and the price was steep so ask about portion size if you are..."

Kyle Young

"Despite the fact 90% of the tables were empty - the manager told us we can eat at the bar only. After I pulled my mobile to check on my Zomato app..."

Caglar.Ordu

"El Burro is the first Mexican restaurant iv been to in South African and I was pleasantly surprised. The jalapeño poppers had a really nice smokey..."

Gillian Trollope

"A little more of a formal sit down dining experience that the Taqueria counterpart in Tamboerskloof. If you really want authentic Mexican cuisine,..."

Chantelle

"Renu Dubey Best quality Mexican food in Cape Town! Tried their Esquites, Taquitos, Falafel Taco and Exotic Mushroom and White Bean Quesadilla, all..."

JustSaying

"My first time here, long overdue.. And so worth it.. The only thing is, I feel at night the vibe, will be much better with their decor.. We were..."

Chris Van Dyk

"Definitely my favourite Mexian restaurans in town!! Waitress was so friendly and so patient to explain all types of food. The atmosphere was great!..."

Kimberly Liu

"I always make a point of coming here at least once every time I'm in Cape Town. The wood-smoked chili rellenos are packed with flavor, as is..."

Henry Harya

"Tastiest margaritas in town ,whether it be frozen or simply shaken.Their fallafel tacos served with guacamole and salsa is simply heaven on earth and..."

Umai

"Good Mexican food and cocktails. I would say their ceviche is one of the best menu items. Otherwise I like to order flour tortillas with guacamole..."

Atara Jaffe

"My husband and I have gone to El Burro a couple of times in the past and I've always enjoyed it. (It's his favourite Mexican restaurant.) But last..."

Lauren Jaclyn Goldman

"Stunning restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. The smoked jalapenos were to die for!! The mushrooms quesadillas were slightly disappointing but that..."

Erin Royston

"This past cold Saturday night in search of some delicious international flavours to warm up the soul, El Burro inspired and provided. Not to our..."

Asher Weinsein

"Always keen to go to el burro. Great setting vibe and friendly waiters that we're super attentive. I had the chicken quesadilla,it was delicious and..."

Bame Modungwa

"The vibe in there is awesome! The food great! We had pan seared squid as starters 👌! For mains we had chicken mole poblano and steak quesadilla,..."

Terry

"Amazing place.. I always feel like I'm in Mexico when I walk in cos it's so dam hot inside.. #birthdaysuit. Maybe just me. Most likely just me. But..."

Dale De Waal

"Really authentic mexican restaurant. I had the pork carnitas taco and i was impressed, it was delicious. We had a couple of their house margarita..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Once you’ve walked up the stairway and into the doors of El Burro, you feel like you’ve entered another world... with warm colors and festively..."

Girlmeetsdough

"Love love love, the food was Devine, the service was excellent. We make our own tacos and I had their fish taco, wow, it was delicious. Even my 3 yrs..."

Julia Pyle

"True Mexican Style food! The Chilli Margarita's are aaaamazing. Service was super fast and friendly. Great vibe - this place is doing something..."

Anneliese Schuring

"One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants one can eat at. And that's coming from a Mexican citizen himself! He recommended i tried the Chicken..."

Ilan Ben-David

"Had a great family evening at El Burro. Not our first time and pleased to report that standards have not slipped and if anything improved.Love..."

Trevor

"A friend recommended El Burro to me and it was a little bit overrated. I had the chorizo quesadilla and my partner had the 'HOT!' steak quesadilla..."

Robz

"Very tasty food!!! :) loved the fish and vegetarian taco! The service was good! Didn't like the strawberry margarita - it had a herb which was..."

Kim Martin

"Always love to go for a quick bite and drink. I always go for the "build your own" meal. Fresh, flavourful, variety and diffent. The staff is alwys..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"A delightful restaurant found by chance. Some really tasty food and great service. Close to the Cape Town stadium. Jalapeño poppers were enhanced..."

Marlini

"Took the parents out for birthday celebrations and their first experience at El Burro, Greenpoint. We all had the best evening with the best food and..."

Tom Sutcliffe

"Ok, great space and decor looks like the business. Staff are all over you like you are Kanye West and the house wine is not kak quality. But here is..."

Wez_Undercover

"It's very expensive for what you get. Three average sized tacos will set you back R130. I had the fish tacos which were pretty decent. Although when..."

Amy Chen

"Went to the new Newlands branch having never been to either of them before. There's no liquor license yet so feel free to take your own wine and..."

Melanie Du Toit

"I can't stop raving about this place, from decor to service to food were excellent. We popped in for dessert and drinks. The waitress recommended a..."

Iman Bawa

"We decided to get some dessert at el burro in green point - so frikking good! Our waitress was sweet and attentive. It felt like she really went..."

Tiyaarah Cloete

"Oh el burro.. i absolutely loved it. Those lamb tacos were the bomb! Great service, great tacos and also great margueritas! It was an awesome..."

Melissa Bdd

"Delicious Mexican styled foods in a fun, vibey and friendly decorated space.They have a decent sized menu. They have all the spicey, beany,and meaty..."

Lauren Arendse

"I love this place for three reasons: awesome location with a separate bar downstairs. Great food. Friendly waitstaff with pretty dresses. I..."

No Time To Waste

"This is an excellent spot for delicious tapas and some very tasty Mexican style dishes! On my last visit (on a whim) I tried the line fish ceviche..."

MattJBlack3

"The restaurant is highly recommended and I think the service was amazing but certain dishes were ok! The calamari was excellent the corn was also..."

Chantel

"They were out of almost everything we wanted to order, but it was 29 December so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The food that they did..."

Elisna Tolmay

"Some of the best Mexican food you can get in Cape Town. El Burro is always full and loud and has a great atmosphere. The service fast and friendly...."

Jamie Roller

"This is casual Mexican fare at it's best! I just love El Burro. The good is great: tasty and simple with loads of variety on the menu. Not too pricey..."

Malcolm

"Great dining experience, the waiters all wear cute outfits that fit in with the Mexican theme. Loved the churros which I had for dessert and all of..."

Bianca Jooste

"The food was great, nice vibe and really fantastic service! Lovely spot that I really enjoyed, and most definitely recommend! Only one small issue..."

Charles Addams

"Great restaurant, I utterly enjoyed my dinner. Best enchiladas ever !!!! I had some funny tequila and my partner in crime enjoyed the vibe of the..."

Lashca Pieterse

"Went here tonight after much anticipation. Started off with a pineapple and chilli margarita which was a unique cocktail. I had the grilled fish..."

Sereshan Pillay

"The dessert was so good we ordered two rounds! We were initially cautious to come as we have heard mixed reviews, not to mention the one time..."

Simira

"For this place i should have posted pics. However the food was spectacular. The best Mexican spot i have been to. Flavour unique decor and..."

Lyle Julius

"My partner and I visited El Burro earlier in the year. We had a Mexican fest. The food is authentic and delicious. The cocktails is good..."

The Authentic Girl

"Was quite impressed with this restaurant. We were on one of our Zomato ventures and ended up here. The theme is well executed, the waiters..."

Minowrahvw

"Absolutely delicious Chilorio pork tacos, great winelist and really attentive, awesome service from all the staff. Cool vibey atmosphere but can..."

Louise Perold

"I'm a huge Lover of Mexican Food and El Burro really exceeded my expectations! Instead of the Grubby, overloaded-with-cheese Mexican dishes, their..."

Shainy

"El Burro is a Mexican gem - the atmosphere is warm and friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, the staff are polite and the desert is amazing. El..."

Dalton Lester

"Firstly, El Burro is noisy when it is busy, and you need to book to get a table. So not a place to go if you want to catch up with someone you..."

Chetna Black

"Festive, delicious and a great night. The lamb tacos are definitely the ones to go for. Definitely won't disappoint and the frozen margaritas are the..."

Lukeconorbolton

"I'm a little late with this review, but I still felt I needed to mention this experience. Almost two weeks ago, I made a booking for 9 people..."

Caro Van Aardt

"The Chilario Pork Tacos are divine! Service is a bit slow and I'm not sure why they only give you like 3 tacos as the pork quantity is way more than..."

Nikita Cloete

"Finally managed to make my way to the famous El Burro. I've been to their other branch, The Taqueria, many times and have generally had great..."

Toni McCann

"El Burro has a certain appeal to it, great decor and you're guaranteed a great vibe, hence making a booking is essential (request a booth if you can,..."

Megan Bellinger

"This was a difficult one for me to rate since it's neither bad nor great. But the service, food and ambience wasn't average either. Our food was..."

Anja Immelman

"As a fan of Mexican food, El Burro is always a favourite. I went to a 40th birthday there on a busy Saturday night and we were treated like royalty...."

Meg Maccallum

"The tacos are really good! Nice options from beef, pork and chicken! Nachos and chilly poppers make a nice starter and can finish off the meal with..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"For our first night in Cape Town, Kieran Usher and I decided to try El Burro. Firstly the interior was incredible! Colorful walls decorated with..."

Davina Cronin

"So happy I chose to celebrate my birthday at El Burro. The little things they do, from the waitresses uniforms to the reserved sign blends in to..."

Zanel

"Always a favorite when in the area, no frills, you know what you are getting. Service can be very slow, but mostly due to it getting very..."

Conrad Gresse II

"I've always loved El Burro but admittedly I probably don't come here as often as I'd like to. My boyfriend and I came through for date night, which..."

Robyn Rainier

"Had a table on the balcony . Table for 8 . Without exception everybody was very happy with their meal . The service was excellent . The steak was..."

Greg Christy

"Love this place. I have been here a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Service was amazing. Kim, our waitress was very friendly..."

Elmari

"Exceptional service and lovely food! We had a birthday dinner here and staff was amazingly accommodating! Great atmosphere! Highly recommended!..."

Nikita Ramdutt

"Right, so a while ago we were gifted by the owner a voucher based on a previous mishap at another branch, so we decided to use it last night for..."

Nicol Miller

"The restaurant is well positioned in Greenpoint right across the road from the Cape Town Stadium. This place is all about authentic Mexican food that..."

Sharese Hunt

"Apart from Chinese, Mexican is my next favorite. I totally love a good burrito. But a burrito is probably an Americanized dish. El Burro is..."

Glen Hunt

"Great food (the pork carnitas are superb as well as the jalapeños rellos) great beer and friendly staff. Not much more you can ask for. Will..."

Aidan O'Connor

"Amazing Mexican food! It's such a beautiful spot with a vibey atmosphere. The menu is to the point, with great dishes. The portions are large enough..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Probably one of my favorite places to visit for a great meal out. First time I came there was on a date with my girlfriend, and I must say I was..."

Egor Arkhipov

"Love El Burro! You can always count on them for great food, drinks, service and vibe! To drink Sashen had the house red wine and I had the..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Best Mexican in Cape Town! If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience in the heart of Cape Town, El Burro is your best bet. From..."

Gabriela Limberis

"Last night I visited El Burro for dinner as I was craving something tasty and spicy. We did not make a reservation and even though they were fully..."

Ashna Dayal

"We tried this Mexican restaurant and we directly fell in love! The design is typical for Mexico, but not that design you expect. The staff is good..."

Hally Wood

"Food was outstanding. My favourite was the pork and pineapple taco. The tacos were so fresh and all the ingredients. Service was impeccable...."

P Mc

"Delicious Mexican food, vegan options are super tasty too! Super friendly service! Tried different tacos and enchiladas..."

Jules

"Lovely all-round experience in a cute quaint restaurant. The food was good and margaritas were great as well. Just wish it was bigger as it kind of..."

Jacqueline

"Nice Mexican restaurant if you’re craving fresh flavors, all the dishes were delicious- tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas were all great. Cocktails..."

Bon Cleaver

"Small spot and a little crowded. I had to sit in a corner where it was I felt crowded but at least I had a seat. Food was really good. I wouldn't..."

James Gatica

"Great place for Mexican tapas. Cosy. Homely atmosphere Fantastic service. Decor reminded us of the 2027 movie..."

Marius Bothma

"Was amazing! I went there with a friend’s group. The place is very welcoming and charming. The food is delicious! The fish taco, wow!..."

Danielle Lucy

"Perfect veg Mexican enchiladas with an amazing Mexican cinnamon drink! This combinations was absolutely enjoyable. The ladies did a wonderful..."

Devrim Eren

"Always a lovely spot. No bookings accepted, so it feels freeing to just walk up and get a seat and have a lovely meal. Amazing service, and the..."

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