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Great Mexican Food In Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024 6 Comments

a bowl of food with a leg on top

I make it a point to seek out Mexican food wherever I am in the world. Admittedly, it’s usually pretty bad…but that was not the case in Istanbul, where I enjoyed a delicious and surprisingly authentic dinner.

Best Mexican Food Istanbul

I have to give credit to my friend for finding this place…I was ready to go to Casa Cipriani back at the Park Hyatt, but he suggested this place and the menu looked good.

…but menus can be deceiving.

After our concert, we walked here….it took about 15 minutes and is located in Beyoğlu.

Los Altos Gourmet Mexicano
Tomtom, Yeni Çarşı Cd. no:38/5
34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
+90 533 439 15 40
3:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday)
3:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Friday, Saturday)

The restaurant is located on the terrace level of a building that has a few bars on the ground and upper levels. Despite being a cold night, it was hopping.

a building with many signs on it

a group of people standing outside of a bar

a building with a sign on it

a sign with writing on it

a close up of a elevator panel

Upstairs we were met by a barking dog. A Russian couple had a cute little dog, but it would not stay quiet sitting in his human’s lap or on the adjacent chair. In fact, it got so loud the couple left without finishing their meal. Simple solution: no animals allowed.

a room with tables and chairs

a table with chairs and a statue on it

a light on a brick wall

I will typically order enchiladas or tacos at a Mexican place overseas, but I was surprised to see lamb shank on the menu. Regular readers know I love lamb anytime, anywhere but was surprised to see lamb like this (versus lamb barbacoa tacos, which I also would have been happy to order).

From what I can gather, this lamb shank is actually not so uncommon in Mexico, even if you would never see it on a Tex-Mex menu.

And it was delicious…it was marinated with lime and topped with a delicious pico de gallo and served with a side of rice and almonds. It was perfect.

a plate of food on a table

a bowl of soup with meat and vegetables

a bowl of food with a bone in the middle

a bowl of rice and sausages

My friend had fried seabass tacos, which he enjoyed. We both ordered a margarita which was fine, but alcohol is so expensive in Turkey (about $20 for a cocktail)…it is just not worthwhile.

a plate of food on a table

a glass of red liquid on a table

a bar with a plant and a man behind it

As a bonus, the restaurant has beautiful views of Istanbul and one warmer nights the roof can be retracted.

a city with lights and water in the background

So indeed, I finally found some great Mexican food in Istanbul….I certainly will return.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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6 Comments

  1. Maryland Reply
    April 8, 2024 at 4:11 pm

    Pomegranate Margherita?

  2. JoeMart Reply
    April 8, 2024 at 4:21 pm

    I had a similar looking lamb shank dish at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Tulsa recently. I can’t resist ordering sour cherry juice every time I eat while visiting Turkiye.

  3. Jan Reply
    April 8, 2024 at 10:36 pm

    Huh. I do the same thing. but with Ramen.

  4. Thomas Reply
    April 9, 2024 at 9:21 am

    Can I ask how much the food was?

  5. DavidM Reply
    April 9, 2024 at 3:18 pm

    Matthew, your experience reminds me of when my Navy carrier did a portcall in Cannes in the late 1980’s. I went walking the back streets to see the town. Somehow, I found what had to be the only Mexican restaurant in a neighborhood away from downtown. Did not try it, tho.

  6. Jerry Reply
    April 9, 2024 at 3:30 pm

    Alcohol isn’t expensive in Turkey if it’s produced domestically. I generally enjoy Turkish wines when I’m there. I think Turkish rosé is often great

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