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Mexican and Peruvian food in Luxembourg

Food is a universal language that brings people together. Luxembourg may be a small country, but it's home to a diverse range of cultures, each with its own unique culinary traditions. Among these, Mexican and Peruvian cuisine have gained popularity in recent years, thanks to their vibrant flavors and bold spices. In this article, we'll explore some of the best Mexican and Peruvian restaurants in Luxembourg and discover the delicious dishes they have to offer. Additionally, if you're feeling inspired to try your hand at some of these dishes at home, we'll be sharing some authentic Mexican and Peruvian recipes that you can recreate in your own kitchen.

Last time updated
23.10.24

Both Peruvian and Mexican cuisines offer quite spicy dishes — their love of hot peppers and other spices is a reason for that.

Mexican restaurants, cafes and bars: 5 best places in Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy is home to some of the best Mexican restaurants, cafes, and bars that offer a wide range of authentic and fusion dishes, from sizzling fajitas to spicy salsa and refreshing margaritas.

In this section, we've rounded up the top five Mexican establishments in Luxembourg that are sure to satisfy your cravings and take you to the vibrant streets of Mexico City.

Pablito: Latin and Spanish cuisine in Luxembourg

€6 — €22 per person
Closed on SundayClosed at 23:00
Pablito is a charming Mexican restaurant and bar located in the trendy Belair neighborhood of Luxembourg City. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch or relax with friends over dinner and drinks.
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Source: Pablito restaurant website
9 av. du X Septembre, Luxembourg-Belair
+352 26 38 36 99
MON — FRI
12:00 – 14:00 and 17:15 – 23:00
SAT
12:00 – 14:00 and 18:15 – 00:00

The decor is cozy and rustic, with wooden accents and vintage-inspired details that transport you to a charming corner of Latin America. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing cocktail, a tasty snack, or a full meal, Pablito has something to please every palate.

One of the highlights of Pablito's menu is its emphasis on fresh, vibrant flavors inspired by Latin and Spanish cuisine. From classic tapas to creative ceviches and homemade tacos, the dishes are crafted with care and attention to detail. The ceviches, in particular, are a must-try, with their delicate balance of tangy citrus, spicy chili peppers, and fresh seafood or tropical fruits. The tacos are equally delicious, made from homemade corn tortillas, topped with slow-braised meats, fish, or vegetarian toppings.

Mamacita: tequilas and rare Mexican beers

€6 — €50 per person
Open dailyClosed at 23:00
Mamacita is a Mexican restaurant bar that offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere for its customers. The restaurant is located in the heart of Luxembourg City and serves some of the best Mexican dishes in town. Mamacita's menu is diverse and includes a wide range of vegetarian dishes as well.
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Source: Mamacita restaurant website
9, rue des Bains, Luxembourg
+352 26 26 23 96
MON — SUN
11:30 – 23:00

Their selection of tequilas and rare Mexican beers is hard to find anywhere else. In the bar, customers can enjoy original cocktails made from agave syrup and fresh fruits.

When it comes to food, Mamacita offers a variety of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Some of the popular items on their menu include Quesadillas de pollo, Nachos con carne de Mamacita, and Fajita beef. The restaurant also offers a range of salsas to accompany the dishes, such as Mamacita's Grande Guacamole and Spicy Maiz.

Agave: Mexican restaurant and Tequila bar

€12 — €29 per person
Closed on Sunday and MondayClosed at 22:00
Agave is a must-visit place for anyone looking for authentic Mexican food in Luxembourg. Located on Rue de Hollerich, Agave is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike.
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Source: Restaurant profile on TripAdvisor
135 rue de Hollerich, Luxembourg
+352 27 99 50 98
TUE — SAT
11:45 – 14:00 and 18:00 – 22:00

With its warm and inviting decor, the restaurant offers an authentic Latin American atmosphere that is perfect for a weekday lunch or a night out with friends.

When it comes to food, Agave's menu boasts a range of classic Mexican dishes such as tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. The tacos are particularly noteworthy, with options like tacos al pastor and tacos cecina con chorizo. Overall, Agave provides a unique dining experience with authentic Mexican flavors and drinks that are sure to satisfy any cravings.

Coyote Café: special menu for each day of the week

€8 — €37 per person
Open dailyClosed at 23:00
Coyote Café is a popular restaurant in Luxembourg that combines American cuisine, cocktail bar, and music café to provide a unique gastronomic experience.
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Source: Coyote Café website
10-12 Av. du Swing, Esch-Belval Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg
+352 42 85 86
SUN — WED
11:30 – 23:00
THU — SAT
11:30 – 01:00

The restaurant features a varied menu that offers a mix of American favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and BBQ ribs, Mexican cuisine including nachos, burritos, and fajitas, and modern light cuisine with a great selection of salads, pasta, and stews.

Coyote Café offers a special menu for each day of the week in addition to their regular menu. With great food, drinks, and entertainment, Coyote Café is definitely a must-visit place for those looking for a fun and unique dining experience in Luxembourg.

Gringo's Tex Mex Kitchen & Sportsbar

€9 — €28 per person
Open dailyClosed at 21:30
Gringo's Tex-Mex Kitchen & Sportsbar is a restaurant and bar that specializes in serving Tex-Mex cuisine. The restaurant offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere where customers can enjoy delicious food and drinks.
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Source: Gringo’s Facebook page
10-12 Av. du Swing, Esch-Belval Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg
+352 42 85 86
MON — SUN
11:45 – 14:00 and 17:15 – 21:30

The restaurant offers a wide range of Tex-Mex dishes on its menu. Some of the popular dishes include Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, Nachos, and Burgers. They also serve Fish and Chips and Beef and Cheese.

There is a delivery service with an online ordering system that allows you to place your order and find out in real time when the food is ready. Gringo has established three delivery areas with different minimum order amounts and delivery fees. You can check their website to determine if your location is covered and the corresponding fee.

Delivery Areas
     Minimum OrderDelivery Fee
S Area (Luxembourg City)25 euros2.90 euros
M Area (Luxembourg City and closer communes)45 euros3.90 euros
XXL Area (South part of Luxembourg)80 euros14.99 euros

Best Peruvian restaurants, bars and cafes in Luxembourg

Peruvian cuisine is gaining popularity worldwide, thanks to its unique blend of indigenous, Spanish, African, and Asian influences. In Luxembourg, you can find a handful of Peruvian restaurants, cafes, and bars that offer a taste of this vibrant and diverse culinary tradition. From ceviche and causa to lomo saltado and pisco sour, Peruvian food and drink have something for everyone.

In this section, we'll highlight the top 4 Peruvian places to dine and drink in Luxembourg, based on their menu, atmosphere, service, and overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned Peruvian foodie or a curious newcomer, these spots are worth checking out!

Restaurant La Cusqueñita: rich and diverse Andean gastronomy

€5 — €28 per person
Closed on SundayClosed at 22:00
La Cusqueñita is a Peruvian Restaurant, located in Gasperich, offers traditional Peruvian cuisine with a unique twist. Situated in the showroom of a Renault garage, the restaurant serves homemade dishes prepared using Luxembourgish products combined with Andean ingredients, all without gluten.
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Source: La Cusqueñita Facebook page
2 rue Robert Stumper, Luxembourg
+352 62 12 34 371
MON — FRI
12:00– 14:00 and 19:00 – 22:00
SAT
19:00 – 22:00

The food at La Cusqueñita reflects the rich and diverse Andean gastronomy, inherited from pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions, as well as various oriental cultures.

This restaurant features gluten-free options on its menu, so it will be suitable for people with dietary restrictions.

This restaurant is home to one of the star dishes of Peruvian gastronomy, ceviche. This delicious dish is made with raw fish marinated in lime juice, accompanied by onions, coriander, sweet potatoes, and Andean corn called «choclo».

Mad About Peru: a culinary history of Peru

€7 — €25 per person
Closed on Sunday and MondayClosed at 22:00
Mad About Peru is a Peruvian restaurant and bar that aims to introduce its customers to the subtle and delicious fusion of Peruvian cuisine. They have two locations, one in Dudelange and another in Hollerich, and behind both, there is a small and friendly team.
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Source: Mad About Peru Facebook page
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TUE — SAT
12:00– 14:00 and 19:00 – 22:00

The restaurant’s menu is inspired by the diverse and rich culinary history of Peru, which is influenced by various cultures from around the world. Peruvian cuisine is characterized by its great diversity of flavors. Among the dishes on the menu are different versions of ceviche, including Ceviche "Woman del Callao," Ceviche "Nikkei," Ceviche de Saumon, and Tacu Tacu Boeuf or Poulpe.

This restaurant has 2 addresses: one restaurant is nested in Dudelange, another one — in Hollerich. You can check the locations on the official website.

Go Ten Gin Bar & Nikkei Cuisine

€7 — €25 per person
Closed on SundayClosed at 01:00
Go Ten Gin Bar & Nikkei Cuisine is a trendy bar located in the heart of Luxembourg. It is known for its extensive selection of gin and tonics, making it a popular spot for gin enthusiasts. The bar also offers a unique experience with heated benches outside for customers to enjoy even in colder weather. Besides, Go Ten is famous for its electronic music events, which attract a young and vibrant crowd.
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Source: Restaurant profile on TripAdvisor
10 rue de Marche-aux-Herbes, Luxembourg
+352 26 20 36 52
MON — THU
17:00 – 01:00
FRI
17:00 – 03:00
SAT
15:00 – 03:00

Apart from the drinks and ambiance, Go Ten Gin Bar & Nikkei cuisine offers a diverse menu of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. The menu features Nikkei cuisine, which is a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, resulting in unique flavors and textures. Diners can enjoy dishes such as ceviche, sushi, and tiraditos, all with a Nikkei twist.

Kay Creative Cuisine

From €34 per person
Closed on TuesdayClosed at 22:00
Kay Creative Cuisine is a unique restaurant located in the Casino Luxembourg, a contemporary art forum. The restaurant's name is derived from the Quechua language, meaning "the essence of being". It showcases the soul of Peruvian cuisine in Luxembourg, offering contemporary culinary art guided by tradition and intuition.
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Source: Kay Creative Cuisine website
7, boulevard Franklin D. Roosevelt, Luxembourg
+352 62 13 55 016
WED — SAT
11:00 – 22:00
SUN — MON
11:00 – 19:00

The menu reflects the passion of the chefs for creative cuisine, and the desire to communicate that happiness to their guests. The restaurant offers a palette of unique and rich tastes, textures, colors.

The restaurant also offers a vegetarian option menu on the menu, so it will be suitable for people who don't eat meat.

Mexican food to prepare at home: ingredients and recipes

Mexican cuisine has both bold and vibrant flavors, with a blend of indigenous, European, and African influences. From tacos and burritos to guacamole and salsa, Mexican cuisine has something for everyone.

In this section, we will share some of our favorite homemade Mexican recipes that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen, and we will also help you to find shops to buy the ingredients as you will not always be able to find the necessary ones in conventional stores.

So, grab your apron, put on some lively Mariachi music, and get ready to savor the delicious tastes of Mexico.

Where to buy Mexican cuisine ingredients

You can buy Mexican groceries in several places in Luxembourg. There are family stores and international deliveries from neighboring countries, that provide authentic ingredients for Mexican dishes that you can cook at home.

Chilli Gourmet
Mex-Al
Mi Tierra Luxembourgo
Secretos del Maiz

Mexican dishes you can cook at home

Now that we have seen where to get the ingredients for Mexican dishes in Luxembourg, let's get right into the recipes. It is not that hard on the difficulty level to cook Mexican cuisine: even if you are just a beginner, you are able to make a few tasty dishes using our instructions.

Burritos de carne picada

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Mexican minced meat burritos are a typical dish from the borders of Mexico. Although there are different variations, one of the main ingredients is sautéed minced meat, which can be beef or pork, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

The original Mexican burrito usually contains refried beans, as it is another of the most commonly used ingredients in Mexican cuisine. You can find the tortillas and the refried beans in Mi Tierra Luxembourgo and the meat in any butchery but we recommend you an organic one like Boucherie Niessen.

In the following instructions, we will show you how to make Mexican minced meat burritos in an easy and fast way, with this recipe that only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Preparation:

  1. For the base of our Mexican ground beef burritos, you need to chop the onion and peppers into small squares for faster and more even cooking.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the white onion.
  3. Once the onion is ready, add the chopped peppers and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes.
  4. After 5 minutes, add the minced meat, let it fry completely, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. To assemble our burritos, heat a flour tortilla in a skillet or griddle, put some refried beans on the tortilla, and then some of the meat filling along with the cheese to melt.
  6. Fold 3 edges of the flour tortilla towards the center.
  7. Then wrap the burrito into a roll and try to close it tightly so that nothing comes out.
  8. Now just cut it in half and serve this delicious original Mexican burrito with a green salad or good homemade guacamole and a Mexican michelada for example

Tacos al Pastor

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If you are a fan of Mexican cuisine, you have surely heard of the delicious Tacos al Pastor. These tacos, also known as "tacos de trompo," originated in Puebla as a Mexican adaptation of the Lebanese shawarma. Traditionally made with marinated pork, onion, cilantro, and pineapple, these tacos are a favorite across Mexico. If you want to learn how to make Tacos al Pastor at home, follow the step-by-step recipe below and enjoy this tasty and easy-to-prepare dish!

You can find the chili, tortillas, and sauces at Mi Tierra Luxembourgo, the other ingredients can be found at any grocery store.

Preparation:

  1. To start making mouth-watering tacos al pastor, gather all your ingredients and utensils before you begin. This will make the cooking process much smoother and enjoyable.
  2. Begin by removing the seeds and veins from the dried ancho chilies. Wash the peeled garlic, onion, limes, and cilantro. Cut the limes in half, squeezing the juice of one into a bowl and finely chopping the rest with the onion and cilantro. Cut the pineapple into strips and set it aside for plating later.
  3. In a pot with three cups of water and a tablespoon of salt over medium heat, add the ancho chilies and let them cook until they are very soft. Blend the cooked chilies with the lime juice, half a cup of the water used to cook them, two cloves of garlic, three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and the remaining spices.
  4. In a skillet with a drizzle of hot oil over medium heat, fry the salsa until it boils, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional five minutes uncovered.
  5. Rinse the pork meat with cold water. In a container, pour the slightly warm fried salsa and add the pork in small pieces to marinate, refrigerating for 30 minutes.
  6. On a separate griddle or skillet, heat the corn tortillas and wrap them in a clean, dry cloth. Traditionally, these tacos are served in "tortilla taquera," which are similar to corn tortillas but slightly smaller. If you can't find them, you can use regular corn tortillas instead.
  7. On a thick griddle or skillet with a drizzle of hot oil over medium heat, fry the marinated pork for the tacos al pastor. Once the meat is cooked, place it on the warm tortillas with a handful of chopped onions, a handful of cilantro, and a few slices of pineapple. Serve with green or red salsa to your liking and a squeeze of lime.

Chilaquiles Rojos

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Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish made from fried corn tortillas, called totopos, and covered with a flavorful sauce, typically either green or red. This delicious meal is often served with eggs, chicken, or even seafood, making it a versatile and satisfying option for any time of day.

In this recipe, we will be focusing on the red version of chilaquiles, which gets its rich color and flavor from a blend of dried chili peppers and other aromatic spices. Follow along with the instructions below to learn how to make your own homemade chilaquiles rojos.

You can find the pasilla chili and the asadero cheese at Mi Tierra Luxembourgo, the other ingredients can be found at any grocery store.

Preparation:

  1. Before preparing the Chilaquiles, the first thing we need to do is gather all the ingredients we are going to use, wash them and prepare.
  2. Cut the onions into quarters. Remove the stems, seeds, and veins from the chilies. Wash and cut the tomatoes.
  3. Roast everything, turning constantly. We must be especially careful with the chilies as if they burn, they will make the sauce bitter. When everything is well roasted, remove it from the heat.
  4. Blend the tomatoes, onion, and chilies with a quarter cup of water, a teaspoon of vinegar, the chicken broth powder, and the rest of the spices. The sauce needs to be thickened.
  5. To the pot with a tablespoon of hot vegetable oil over medium heat, pour the red sauce that was blended and let it boil for 5 minutes without a lid. Remove it from the heat and pour it into a container.
  6. To make the totopos, cut the tortillas into medium triangles. Prepare them in the same pan where the sauce was fried, add half a cup of oil, and heat it over medium heat. When it is hot, fry the pieces of tortilla without stopping, and add a pinch of salt and pepper on top. Damp them with napkin.
  7. In a separate hot pan over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and fry the eggs one by one without breaking the yolk. Season with a pinch of salt and oregano and set aside.
  8. If the red sauce has cooled, heat it gently and incorporate the fried corn totopos.
  9. To finish the Red Chilaquiles, serve a layer of totopos with sauce on each plate, sprinkle with a tablespoon of grated cheese, and place two fried eggs on top. Chilaquiles also taste great with chopped onion or a couple of tablespoons of sour cream.
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We took photos from these sources: Pablito restaurant website Mamacita restaurant website Restaurant profile on TripAdvisor Coyote Café website Gringo’s Facebook page La Cusqueñita Facebook page Mad About Peru Facebook page Restaurant profile on TripAdvisor Kay Creative Cuisine website, Randy Fath on Unsplash

Authors: Daria
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