CHANGO cantina mexicana - Hamburg — Restaurant in Hamburg

A very good location and vibe.

we ordered drinks that was very good, except the cuba libre, the mixture was way off.

As for the food i struggle to understand how people call it authentic. the starter with nachos for two was great all except the the pico de gayo, it was not pico de gayo at all, something else red saucy salsa of unknown type, it tasted OK, quite mild and not much taste, the guacamole was great however and the cheese you get is also very tasty.

for main dishes we ordered the tacos mix and the sweet crispy chipotle chicken that was supposed to have rice but instead i got «potato’s?»

the tacos where all very blend and had little salsas or taste at all, the chicken had zero spice or taste, i guess the best part was the tortilla, homemade and very tasty. the portions are big with meat at least but it has little to do with Mexican spices and taste. (not even a hint of a mild chili taste)

i ordred the dish that was supposed to be the spicy one, the chipotle chicken, i love spice and grow a lot of chilis…. but… Milk has more spice than this chicken, it tasted like korean fried chicken, nothing more.

On top of this i got potatos instead of rice without and warning at all, it did not fit the dish and the combination was weird.

the guacamole was great again, but most of the food we got had little to do with tasting Mexico sadly.

A good thing is the price of the food compared to the amount of food you get, it is cheap.

i found the place from a reddit tip.

the 3 star service is for giving out food that is not what is on the menu. (potatos and the mystery pico de gayo on...

Authentic this place isn't. Maybe Mexican styled or inspired food for Germans would be more apt.

Flavors are nice, but the only thing that tasted authentic were the tortillas which sadly were overloaded with so much meat that a fork and knive were needed. It was my first time in 40 years on this earth and most of them spent in Texas that I had to do so. Terrible I know.

As well, with exception of the chicken the beef and pork were tough.

That said, the presentation was nice and looked like they got their inspiration from a recently published cook book.

However, I don't understand why any one would think it's a good idea to serve nachos with all the ingredients on the side and virtually unable to be dipped into without breaking the chips. Especially the cheese which had to be cut cause it was so hard.

This was my biggest gripe and ultimately the one that disappointed me the most. Please...nachos are served with the ingredients on top of the chips. Not in separate bowls.

Otherwise just serve your customers chips and salsa or guacamole.

Best thing I had was the margharita which helped alleviate my snooty disgruntlements.

If you've read this far and you're in Hamburg AND you want authentic Mexican food.....go to La Casita on the other side of town. It's as good or better than some taquerias I've visited in Mexico and...

It was evident during my visit to Chango that the owner, despite claiming a connection to Mexico through travel, lacked a profound understanding of authentic Mexican cuisine. The misconception that merely visiting Mexico translates to a comprehensive grasp of its culinary nuances was apparent.

While the menu prominently featured tacos and quesadillas, staples in Mexican street food, it fell short of representing the rich diversity of Mexican gastronomy. Authentic Mexican cuisine extends far beyond these well-known items, encompassing a spectrum of regional dishes and flavors that contribute to the country's culinary tapestry.

In light of this, my experience at Chango underscored the importance of a deeper appreciation for the delightful intricacies of Mexican food. It is not merely about the dishes on the menu but understanding the regional variations, unique ingredients, and traditional cooking methods that distinguish authentic Mexican cuisine. In this regard, the restaurant missed an opportunity to showcase the true depth and breadth of Mexico's...