The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cape Town Central, April 2024

The Creamery Cafe Newlands

91/100 (2577 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Dessert

Cafe

Waffles

Waffles & Crepes

Ice Cream

Waffles & Crepes

Café

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"Today, in a feat of remarkable clumsiness, I dropped my creamery icecream cone. I managed to scoop it up and run back into the store to ask for a tub..."

Erin Siebert Jegels

"The best ice-cream I ever tasted! My Sunday was well spent, the flavours are mind blowing and so on point. Loved every bit of..."

Kelly Aleecia Poniappen

"When in Cape Town - have Creamery. I'm so grateful for a place like this which makes it easy to know how you'd like to spend a cheat day, or what you..."

Jastelle E. Hugo

"On Saturday (the 24th of October) we went to the Creamery at the waterfront. The guy who was working there (fellow durbanite ;) ) was so so friendly..."

Claire Lister

"The best! The atmosphere is great, staff are so friendly and ice cream the best!..."

Altie Spence Oberholster

"The carrot cake ice cream is the best ice cream I have ever put in my..."

Melody Gazendam

"Awesome ice cream great vibe friendly staff really nice..."

Suzgo Victoria Ngwira

"This is the best ice cream I’ve had. So simple, so..."

Savannah Gillman

"We sampled a few of the flavours before selecting fig, coffee and chocolate for our waffles. The quality of their ice cream is superb. Creamery is..."

Michael Nurick

"Will definately go back there!!! Best woffles ever + excellent interaction with the..."

Chevonne Solomons

"Hot cross bun ice cream. ��should just try to serve your coffee orders a bit quicker.. too forever to..."

Rozelle Crafford

"I tasted three flavours .. to pick one.. ended up having all THREE!! Your waffles are perfection and you have Great service!! Best icecream in South..."

Salma Wadee

"Best place for a cold treat Salted caramel, lemon curd and salt river of dreams will always be my favourite..."

Una Singo

"the open space of the little Cafe makes it a beautiful place to chill on a Sunday afternoon just at sunset..."

Rehana Laingno

"Pretty good waffles, the ice cream is nothing really special but it was good. I would’ve given it a 5 star but the ice cream had ice crystals and..."

Neo Sekgobela

"The Creamery is always an enjoyable dining experience. Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. It can get quite busy but the dessert parlour is..."

Nadine Staggie

"Always a winner!! Love the craemery’s ice cream and it’s a bonus that they stay open untill 11pm... amazing on those warm summer nights when the..."

Mariska Kruger

"Excellent coffee and some of the best and most interesting flavors of homemade ice cream we’ve ever had. Offerings vary depending on seasonal..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"Love the ice-cream, waffles and general vibe. Kiddie friendly and a firm favorite spot for dessert! I would recommend for young and old..."

Natasha

"The creamery is the best ice cream in town. I can’t count how may times I go there. The service is super friendly and the menu is constantly..."

Precious Donhodzo Chikura

"I pop in and out of here in between my study sessions. I absolutely love this place. I can never get enough of the popcorn flavour. On a good day, I..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"Waffles, Waffles and more waffles! This is the go to branch if you love waffles and ice cream, it’s be best combo right? Crispy and fresh, with my..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"The Creamery is honestly the best place to get ice cream and waffles. The set up is aesthetically pleasing and they have new ice cream flavours..."

Nanie Thabede

"I’m here in and out almost every week for their delicious ice-cream. They have such a variety of flavours that cater to every taste, with my..."

Sarah Herrington

"The ice-creams are always amazing. But I am here to talk about the banana split and waffles. Proper Belgian Waffles that are crispy with a..."

Masooda Abdullah

"The ice cream is nice, but not amazing. Slightly overpriced. The setting is pleasant and the staff friendly. I find it strange that you taste the ice..."

Browser

"As a local Cape Townian, this is a firm favourite for many years now... they have hand made all natural ice creamThe Creamery is an..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"The waffles were good because I love that they were light and fluffy in texture not flat like the usual kind and I enjoyed the nectarine and..."

Ayesha Mohamed Khan

"Best ice-cream in town. Wife and I are regulars, probably stop by once a month and usually leave with two tubs - one always being the flavour of the..."

Supervundu

"If you like your ice-cream, like you like your sex, plain and vanilla, then the creamery is not the place for you...sorry to disappoint...."

Laura Martin

"No wonder, they serve the best ice cream in capetown. Go for waffles and banana split , indulgence is guaranteed. Add toppings buruleed banana,..."

Malar

"Absolutely delicious ice cream selection! Every flavor we tried was different but delicious.Really original selection with delicious sugar..."

Zahraacachalia

"Absolutel must have ice-cream in Cape Town!* Soooo creamy and tastes great! Service with a smile and you can taste befor you buy!..."

Jomari Steyn

"Decided to check out which new flavours were released on this sunny day. Had the Rooibos chai with a cookie dough topping. Delicious. Highly..."

Matshepo Motlanthe

"Ice cream is one of my favorite deserts, so naturally the Creamery is a place I’d frequent. Their exotic flavors are definitely a hit for me..."

Ameerah Abdol

"Love the space and vibe. Delicious ice cream flavors. They change most of them often, but with a few staples. Great thing is that they let you taste..."

Ayabulea Tutuse

"If you are looking for a place to tickle your sweet tooth after a horrible exam. A place to fulfill your children's ice-cream needs on a sunny day...."

Ivi Malotana

"My family and i had your delicious waffles and ice cream. We were first offered samples by the friendly servers, your manager Gakeemah was super..."

Lily Schroeder

"I'm a big fan of The Creamery! I visit at least once a month to try the new 'Flavor of the Month.' The brownies & cream flavor, which my sister had..."

Lauren Niekerk

"Brilliant ice cream!!! I literally crave their waffles. A must to have on a Sunday drive. They need more seating place in the smaller..."

Lady

"Great ice-cream. Good variety of flavors. Great waffles. Happy and friendly service. Neat place and conveniently located. Love that it's open til..."

Marcio Lopes

"The service is always great here and I especially love their unique array of flavours that taste exceptionally well with pieces of the flavour..."

Zaina Abrahams

"I must recommend you go all out and have a waffle with a scoop (or two) of their fabulous ice cream with a brûlée banana, toasted marshmallow and..."

Leila Smeyatsky

"Love coming here after dinner. Ice cream is excellent and I especially love the coffee flavor. Plenty of places to sit inside and outside of the..."

Daniel Lewinsohn

"The taste for me is lacking, I have been here quite a lot normally doing a desert run for my friends. They seem to love it, the only flavour I truly..."

Direshan Pillay

"My favorite ice cream store in Cape Town! I've been to the creamery a couple of times and it never seems to disappoint! My favorite has been there..."

Lucy McGhie

"Jut when I thought it couldn't get better .... it did. The carrot cake ice cream is just so wonderfully delicious it brought the biggest smile to my..."

Chris Rafael

"Love love love this space. It's really cute and hip with really aesthetically pleasing decor. I'm a huge fan of their ice cream and waffles. Always..."

Zara Wong Soemadinata

"I wonder where my old review disappeared to🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️Anyway, CARROT CAKE IS BACK! I was honestly as..."

Mosa Mashati

"One of my favourite go to places no matter my mood no matter the weather. The sweet cream flavour is my all time favourite but really do enjoy most..."

Robin Mahlangu

"Tried almost every flavour. Best ice cream, best place. Great service, great value for money! Would recommend the half and half cone or..."

Alexandra May Barry

"I love The Creamery ice cream! I went specifically to this branch for the waffles, and they did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service,..."

Kim Knight

"Went to the Creamery in Newman's specifically to try the waffles. They were good, but not outstanding. The ice cream however, as always was amazing...."

Courtney Stanbury

"As many of my friends may know, I have two foodie addictions: chocolate and ice cream. Even though Creamery is quite a drive from my house,..."

SquatForPancakes

"The Creamery is consistently amazing in service, ambience and taste. This is probably the best ice cream I have eaten in South Africa and the sweet..."

Ecstutor

"Amazing waffles! 💞 , at first I went to the greenpoint branch and there was no waffles then came to this branch. Although the waiting time for the..."

Saabirah Hare

"Definitely one of my absolute favourite places to get ice cream! The flavours are great and unique and it always tastes as thought you're eating the..."

Tia

"I had the salted caramel ice cream and it was delicious. Ons of the best caramel ice creams I had in a long time! The sugar cone was also really nice..."

Riani Deacon

"The best ice cream around! Peanut butter &a pop corn are definitely a winning combo 🍦👯 half &a half is a good portion size as it's just..."

Emma Haines

"This is what kiddie dreams are made of and I'm not ashamed to spoil that inner kid in me. The Creamery lived up to expectations and I left with my..."

Darla Dates

"I probably spend most of my eating out budget at the Creamery. It's the perfect replacement for coffee with a friend, and I love that it's open late...."

Tessa Brown

"I love this branch of the creamery. The service is always great and there's plenty of places to sit although parking is an issue. Had both the..."

Sara

"The coffee and chocolate ice-cream is amazing! I can't wait to go back to try the waffles as they looked delicious - as well as the other..."

Shinade

"Amazing service and the ice cream melts in your mouth. A girl named Mika was the friendliest person with a large smile on her face and a zest for..."

Kesia Burdett

"This is my go to place for any ice cream craving. They have such delicious ice cream and a flavour for everyone. They also have non-conventional..."

Aimee Smale

"This was on my bucket list for a year before i moved to Cape Town. I frequent here because the homemade flavours are exciting and the staff are..."

Tinéo Galela

"This is what heaven tastes like if you enjoy ice-cream. The creamery ice-cream is amazing! They have standard flavours but new flavours are also..."

Jenna Rodd

"Last time I rated The Creamery 3.5 and I complained about the awful ice cream smell and long waiting time for orders. Well, I went back today and..."

Mpho Mokoena

"All I can say is YUM! Great flavors wonderful ice cream and the place is open till 10.30 in peak season? Uuuh that's a win in my book! It's obviously..."

Jessica Armstrong

"All I can say is wow. I'm lactose intolerant and I put that aside for this. (payed for it later of course). From the full teaspoon tastings before..."

Adam

"Took two of my colleagues along for a treat after one of those lengthy after-lunch meetings.. (read boring). I had my obligatory flat white, which..."

Glenn Muller

"Best Icecream in Cape Town. Flavours change regularly and include some exotic and adventurous ingredients. The waffles are great as well and they..."

Milton Gering

"Good ice cream and wide variety of flavours. The staff are friendly and always allowing of you to test several flavours before purchasing. The prices..."

Tanweer

"Smooth and decadent. Beautiful flavours. The roasted coffee and the dark chocolate are my favourites! Flavours switch around to keep it exciting too..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"The Creamery is my "go to" choice for feel-good comfort :) Absolutely love their constantly changing flavours allowing you to experiment with a..."

Kerryn Rehse

"What a cute ice cream spot! Delicious, flavourful and creamy ice cream - perfect for trEAT day! A single scoop of the flavour of the month is..."

Rrbex Noms

"Friendly service, the icecream was nice and it wasn't too rich. I personally think 1 scoop is more than enough. The place is very relaxed and it's..."

Leila Rossouw

"Love the creamery! Great ice-cream, cute decor and friendly service. Only ever had ice-cream there. Their coffee as well as their basil and..."

Francesca Favero

"I had the Woodstock road flavour, I think that's the name and it was delicious. This branch is quite spacious and very inviting. I tested the black..."

Iman Bawa

"Always really friendly people working there, a great vibe and delicious items on the menu. I always go for the classic ice cream in a cup - best..."

Sara Krunic

"I always wait for the new month to see what exciting flavours it brings! And I'm never disappointed. The guys behind the counter are very patient and..."

Sai Maharaj

"Warm Apple CrumbleThe perfect dessert for winter, it’s sweet, nutty, savoury and comforting. There are sprinkles of golden oats that..."

The Authentic Girl

"Wow! What took us so long! Ice cream at its finest and you know you onto a good thing when there is a queue out the door on a Sunday! We had the..."

Cape Town Foodies

"One is never too old...or too young for ice cream! The Creamery is one of my favourite ice cream spots and is simply a place that is bound to put a..."

Sharese Hunt

"Fast service, there was a long queue but it moved so quickly. The ice cream was so yummy and affordable. Next time I will have waffles and ice cream..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Popped into The Creamery yesterday evening and I was so thrilled to see that they were busy on a Sunday. They seem to update their flavours..."

Raeesa Naik

"So yummy! Went to the Creamery after a hike in Newlands forest so desert was my reward!! I had a waffle with peanut butter icecream and chocolate..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Always worth stopping by on a hot afternoon, or any afternoon to be honest. Some of the best ice cream in the western cape. Milkshakes are a bit..."

Danieljake

"Delicious Ice Cream and tastiest waffles ever - prices may look a bit steep at first, but the portion sizes are big and the flavours are well worth..."

Chetna Black

"The variety of flavours offered is what keeps me going back! Their weird and unexpected ice creams are a delight to try and experiment with it. The..."

Rivaania Perumal

"I love this spot for late night dates hehe! I love the sweet milk, it's generally my go-to flavour, otherwise I opt for Sea Salt caramel as i don't..."

Nicol Miller

"Generous portions, helpful and friendly staff. Had a waffle with Salted caramel and peanut butter scoops, wife had a waffle with tiramisu and roasted..."

Clint Wilson

"Absolutely spectacular every time and I work nearby so that's quite often. Great staff, great ice cream and eternally consistent. The only complaint..."

SauRoN

"The Creamery is always a good option to get your waffle fix when you're in the southern suburbs.Their service is good. Happy to help. Luke, who..."

Kyle Dunn

"Best ice-cream in Cape Town. Such a treat, they change their flavours all the tim but my favourites are the salted caramel, carrot cake, apple..."

Lukeconorbolton

"I frankly think Ice Cream can be enjoyed at all times of the year and The Creamery at Newlands proved that, the shop was packed for a late Saturday..."

Glen Hunt

"The venue is fresh and clean but with only a few tables, and on days like today the queue goes well out the door. The staff are friendly..."

Richard Best

"One of my favourite ice cream spots. The sea salt caramel flavour leaves me dreaming day in and day out. The waffles are crunchy, perfect..."

Minowrahvw

"Little bit pricy but for a Lekker treat very worth it. The half and half deal makes it better. Lemon cheesecake ice cream is yum and general decor..."

Rowe.danielle31

"Oh my god, I finally got to eat a real-life banana split sundae, and it changed my life. The brulee'd crunchy caramelised banana was out of this..."

Julia Louise Domanski

"I enjoyed the waffle and ice cream but the sea salt caramel ice cream and sauce were quite bitter. Maybe its just my taste but its very different to..."

Kaamilah

"Beautifully decorated and nicely located, also very neat . The staff are such a joy and are so helpful, I was even lucky enough to get some guidance..."

Megan McMurtrie

"A must do when in Cape Town. Delicious flavours and I love the half and half where you can have 2 flavours in one scoop. Priced reasonably. Just be..."

Dianne Jones

"Had ice cream. Really creamy😏. Also had rooibos tea. Presentation of the tea was excellent. It was great that they're open till so late on a..."

azhar shaikh

"The best ice cream in CPT! So creamy and the servings are quite large. I love getting to try different flavors every single..."

Takudzwa Chisanga Chitima

"Usually excellent - take the opportunity to taste prior to choosing. Some flavours can be subtle and others strong, and may not pair well. Half and..."

Michael Pitman

"Have been here multiple times and always thoroughly enjoy the location, the ice-cream and the variety of flavours. The inspiration behind the..."

Shaun Haskell

"Good variety of ice-cream flavours offered here. The sea-salt caramel flavour had a unique taste to it. Pricing is on the slightly expensive side,..."

Hritik Mitha

"Perfect spot for ice-cream dates, or for a good milkshake. They have great daily specials, so it's good for anyone on a student budget. Excellent and..."

Haniem Burger

"I always enjoy a stop at The Creamery Newlands and generally go for the chocolate scoop with toasted marshmallow topping, but today I tried their Two..."

Lauren Cerfontyne

El Burro

90/100 (3312 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Mexican

Latin

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Latin

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Tapas

Fish Taco

Tacos

Burrito

Beef

Tortillas

Nachos

Ceviche

Salad

Lamb

Chili

Fish

Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Sit down

Mexican

Latin

Reservations

Accepts Mastercard

Seating

Accepts Visa

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

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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