Takos Al Pastor — Restaurant in Madrid

🌮 Takos Madrid: Where Curiosity Meets Culinary Euphoria 🍹

Takos, Madrid — Worth Every Minute in Line

I was strolling through Madrid when I noticed a line stretching down the street. Naturally, I joined it. Curiosity had kicked in, and I was dying to know what kind of spot could draw that kind of crowd. I leaned over to the guy in front of me and asked if this place was worth the wait or just another TikTok or Insta fueled hype. He smiled and said, “Nah man, this is legit. Mexican tacos the real deal.” I know, i am mexican! He said

I asked, “But aren’t all tacos kind of Mexican?” That kicked off a mini history lesson about Tex-Mex versus traditional Mexican street food. Turns out, Takos is all about authenticity no frills, just pure flavor.

He had clearly done this before, so I asked what I should get. His advice was simple: try every taco on the menu and grab a Horchata and Tamarind drink to go with it. I didn’t even flinch. I ordered everything he recommended:

Pastor Arrachera Suadero Cochinita Tinga de Pollo Nopal con Queso Champiñón con Queso Papa, Chorizo y Queso

And wow… every single bite was next-level. Rich flavors, juicy meats, bold spices and those veggie tacos were just as memorable. The Horchata was sweet and refreshing, and the Tamarind added that tangy edge that just tied it all together.

This wasn’t just a meal it was a crash course in proper tacos. The line might look intimidating, but trust me: wait it out, go all in, and let Takos remind you what real Mexican street food is supposed to taste like.

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There is always, always a line in front of this place. But the wait is always, always worth it. Expect to wait around half an hour in line, and don’t be deterred if you see anyone walking out of the line. In my opinion, their lack of patience is a bad choice. The food is DELICIOUS, affordable and delivered in style.

What to expect: when you make it to the front of the line, you will he handed a menu. I’d recommend 3-4 chicken tacos plus anything else that you would like on the menu. You will pay up front, then be assigned a table and given a receipt. Drinks in cans or bottles will be given to you right away, alcoholic mixed drinks will come right after that to your table. After 3 minutes or so, the food will be brought out to your table and the waitress will cross off the food from your receipt as she brings it out. The food looks amazing and is served on small black plates. After you are done, they will zip over to your table, clean it off and you will be sent on your way.

One thing to note: this is not a “sit down for a few hours and chill” kind of place. It’s very food focused and very busy. If you choose to sit for hours for no reason, it will be frowned on, so expect that. We didn’t feel rushed at all, but as soon as we were done, our table was cleaned in seconds.

Pros: affordable, tasty food (literally €1 per taco), great service Cons: cramped restaurant

Conclusion: honestly worth it for anyone looking for delicious, affordable food and a cool environment...

These are the best tacos, my mouth is watering just thinking about them! Came because of the glowing reviews and was not disappointed. I got (3) Arrachera tacos (classic diced skirt steak), (1) Pastor taco (marinated pork containing pineapple), (1) Tinga de Pollo taco (shredded chicken in chipotle sauce), (1) Chorizo taco (cheese, chorizo, potatoes). The Arrachera was by far my favorite and the Al pastor was a close second. Each of the tacos I got were €1.50 minus the pollo and chorizo which were 1€. I also got an arrachera quesadilla to share with my friends which was €3.5. If you come here, do not forget to use the sauces (+ limes) they provide, they are absolutely delicious and complete the meal in my opinion. The quesadilla was extremely cheesy so a little warning to those who like less cheese. Also, beware of the line! We waited 45 minutes which was pretty ridiculous. I ordered more food than I usually would because once you get off of line you must get back on line to add anything else to your order. This worked out in my favor because I’m a small girl with a big appetite and 6 tacos and a 1/2 of a quesadilla ended up being the perfect amount for me. My total was €13 (after getting a drink) - an amazing deal for the quality, and was unlike any place I’ve ever had. If you are in Madrid, you...