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La Brutal

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La Brutal

Mexican-run taqueria on the Albert Cuypstraat — street-style tacos the way they taste at home, worth the wait they come with.

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La Brutal is the answer to Amsterdam's oldest food complaint — that the city can't do real tacos. Run by Mexicans, approved loudly by Mexicans, it grills its meats juicy and correct, doubles its tortillas properly and keeps the format street-simple. The trade-off is patience: everything is made to order and waits stretch past half an hour at peak, with tickets not always emerging in sequence. Order more than you think, take them to a market bench, and taste why the neighbourhood forgave the queue instantly. Closed Mondays.

Where to find it

Albert Cuypstraat 48H, 1072 CV Amsterdam

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