Saturday, 1 November 2014

Best Mexican Food in Munich

In Munich recently a new food trend swept over: Mexican food! But not the one where you have a heavy pan made from iron served at your table, baked over with cheese; but more the fresh-and-healthy Dean & David to-go alternative. And if you manage to eat an entire wrap without spilling any sauce on your clothes, the dessert will be for free (just kidding, unfortunately).

Of course I already tried three different restaurants. Although, I wouldn't really call them 'restaurants'. 'Food bars' is maybe more appropriate.

The first one was Mama Chili inside the Munich central station. I was hungry and ... disappointed. As a vegetarian, I always choose the meat-free option but I don't think this was the problem. It just wasn't spicy at all and tasted kind of boring. Fatty rice with beans in a wrap.

My bff (best friend forever) wanted to try another burrito bar after we enjoyed our manicure-pedicure appointment at La Mano in Müllerstrasse. Bff lives right next to Jordi's Burrito. It is a small and cosy place. You are asked to take as many drinks as you like out of the fridge during your stay and pay afterwards. The owner is a sweet and chatty guy. He sits with his guests when he doesn't have to prepare a dish. He served our burritos in two courses since we ordered both the same (vegetarian) version. It tasted already much nicer. Next time I will ask him to reduce the amount of rice.

La Taqueria Milagros
The last bar which I tried is La Taqueria Milagros.
It is directly next to Isartor in Zweibrueckenstrasse. Around lunchtime, it is quite crowded and they also serve margaritas (I already have the idea of a correlation...). It is extremly lovely decorated (see picture) with the typical colourful welcome-in-the-hot-desert-sit-down-and-have-a-drink Mexican shades.

The food needs some time to be served, you get a beeper. But it was super-fresh (I took tacos, no burritos since I don't like the rice) and it looked very home-made. The vegetarian option included mushrooms and fresh limes. I think I will go there again. I jealously eyeballed my neighbours salad with a giant avocado topping.



Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Best Croissant in Munich

I have had my suspicions for a long time and this morning I got confirmed. The best croissant of the city is served in Cafe Schneller in Amalienstraße, directly next to the university main building. Just make sure that you go there early, let's say before 11 a.m.. As long as the croissant is still warm from the oven, it is best.
I do think that I can judge about this because I have been living in France and since then refused to buy a croissant outside this country (except for when I am really in need of energy like before a half marathon or before climbing on a really high mountain).
You will not regret breaking this rule; I don't think that 3.80 Euros for the coffee and pastry is a high price considering the neighbourhood. And it is served with so much style!