Cartell
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Trendy restaurant fixing up Mexican staples including quesadillas, tacos, burritos & finger foods.
attractions: Basel Minster, Fine Arts Museum Basel, Tinguely Fountain, Museum of Natural History Basel, Basel Paper Mill, ibis budget Basel City, Toy Worlds Museum Basel, Basel Town Hall, ibis Basel Bahnhof, Hotel Motel One Basel, restaurants: Papa Joe's Basel, tibits, Brasserie Zum Braunen Mutz, Unternehmen Mitte, Gifthüttli, Mövenpick Brasserie Baselstab, Paddy Reilly's, VITO Gundeli, HANS IM GLÜCK - BASEL Steinenvorstadt, Nooch (Barfi)
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Trendy restaurant fixing up Mexican staples including quesadillas, tacos, burritos & finger foods.
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The short version: if you don’t mind paying the right price for excellent food and love Mexican food, go go go! I have given up on Mexican restaurants abroad generally and in Basel in particular. We walked into this restaurant one week lunchtime because everything else around was too busy and had no idea from the outside that this was a Mexican restaurant. What a fantastic surprise. The food was just awesome and being Mexican I know what food Mexican food tastes like. I tried the ceviche at own risk and I had to stop myself from licking the plate to get the last drop of marinade. Making ceviche myself I can appreciate a good ceviche when I eat one. The fish was incredibly fresh tasting and the marinade to die for. The price and amount was in my opinion fair given the quality. My lunch buddy had some tacos and the fillings were delicious. I had a side of rice, wow that was delicate. Essentially these dishes are street food and you can’t get the taste of Mexican street food abroad and it is usually quite suboptimal. These classic dishes have been upgraded to gourmet taste and consequently you pay the price but it is totally worth it. Elsewhere you pay a bit less for Mexican food but it doesn’t taste good (see one of my reviews for comparison). My only suggestion: the rice is amazing but a slightly bigger portion for the price would be welcome. I have seen complaints about waiters not speaking German or being rude, we only had good experience.
A. Z.A. Z.
10
Our visit to Cartell in Basel was truly exceptional and left us thoroughly impressed. Right from the start, our taste buds were tantalized by the nachos served with homemade guacamole and an array of five different salsas. The combination of crispy nachos and the fresh, creamy guacamole was a delightful treat, and the assortment of salsas provided an unexpected burst of flavors. For our main course, we had the opportunity to sample a wide variety of tacos. I opted for the selection with beef, poultry, shrimp, and fish, while my partner preferred the chicken and beef tacos. Each taco was a masterpiece on its own – the fillings were perfectly balanced, and the tortillas were fresh and authentic. However, what truly made the experience memorable was not just the outstanding food, but also the impeccable service. The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and accommodating. They ensured that our evening went smoothly and that we felt genuinely welcomed. Overall, our evening at Cartell was a culinary journey that exceeded all expectations. The quality of the dishes, the diversity of flavors, and the excellence of the service undoubtedly deserve a five-star rating. We wholeheartedly recommend Cartell and will certainly return to relish this exceptional dining experience once again.
Yasar Can AcarYasar Can Acar
10
Tucked away in a business district in Basel lies this stylish Mexican restaurant. Easily accessed via Aeschenplatz. All plates are well portioned, so you might want to share a few. The ceviche maya is moist, tender and succulent. Sit outside, order a cocktail (preferably with tequila or mezcal) and pick a Taco. Ordering a small appetizer is recommended as service is a little slow. Also order your main at the same time so as not to add extra time. Check the daily special for some fish. Burritos salpicon and playa were sizeable and come with a small salad. Order a side of homemade guacamole. Delicious! Unfortunately, there was no room left for dessert. But to be honest, not where I want to spend my extra calories. Bring friends share a lot! Cheers!
Eric D.Eric D.
10
Near Aeschenplatz/ Bankverein location is great, very center. We went to try this Mexican restaurant in Basel yesterday for the first time i kinda like the ambiance inside the restaurant, nice murals, we went without reservation got lucky and get a table for 2 hours, didn’t know that every table are only serve for two hours then you have to leave, no time for desserts or another drinks but anyway thats how their service works, the staffs are okay - can be better. The quality of Tacos And Quesedilla are very good compared to the other mexican restaurants that i have tried in Basel i will definitely come back again and try other menu.
P BrunnerP Brunner
00
As someone who grew up near the border of Mexico, I find real authentic Mexican food to be some of the best food in the world. I've been living and traveling throughout Europe for almost 8 years (as a musician) and am constantly disappointed at what people call Mexican food. Cartell on the other hand has completely taken me by surprise and I would argue is better than most places I've been to in Los Angeles. This is hands down the best and most authentic restaurant I've found in Europe, and I can absolutely recommend this place.
Kevin AustinKevin Austin
50
There are not many Mexican restaurants in Basel, so I wanted to try. I wasn't disappointed! It was busy on the Friday night that I came but I was able to get a table outside without waiting. I would still recommend making a reservation. I had the beef, chicken and carnitas tacos and they were all very good. Margarita was tasty. My waiter told me that the red salsa was spicy but I wasn't sure (European spice levels aren't always the same as other places) -- but it really was spicy, very good. I definitely recommend this place.
Rachel SRachel S
00
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