The best restaurantsof mexican in Dublin

04/10/2026: lots of attention to detail, warm atmosphere and lovely plates

19/09/2026: I’ve been a loyal regular at Stella for three years, visiting at least once every two months. It was my go‑to spot for a drink—until yesterday, when one obnoxious bartender turned what should have been one of the happiest days of my life into a deeply unpleasant experience. Yesterday I bought my first home. To celebrate, I went to Stella for my usual drink, a dirty martini with vodka. I wasn’t dressed “fancy”—just a cotton top, jeans, and a long leather coat—but I’ve never been made to feel unwelcome there before. On arrival, I was seated comfortably. But when my drink arrived, it was served in a short, thick‑stemmed glass—nothing like the chilled crystal martini glass I’ve always received there. The table next to me ordered an espresso martini and was given a proper chilled, long‑stemmed glass. So were other patrons. Mine sat out, warming, while I waited for someone to acknowledge my concern. I’m a South Asian woman. I was the only person of colour in the bar yesterday. The bartender who made my drink was a curly‑haired Irish man (I am guessing he was Irish). Whether it was my clothes, my race, or simply his mood, I was clearly being treated differently. When I flagged down a waiter and asked if there was a reason I was being given different treatment, she was immediately apologetic. I asked for a new drink—my martini had been sitting out, and any bartender knows a martini must be served chilled. She relayed my complaint to the bartender, who lied that they were “out of glasses” even as a colleague behind him pulled out a perfectly chilled martini glass. His “solution”? He dumped my warm drink into a shaker—without ice—and poured it into the better glass. No apology. No attempt to remake it properly. When I confronted him, he simply said, “I’ll make another if you want,” with zero accountability. I left without finishing my drink. I will never return to Stella. I’ve already told my friends—who were also regulars—not to go back. A bar should never make a customer feel small, especially on a day as significant as buying a first home. Whether it was racism, classism, or just sheer incompetence, the message was clear: I wasn’t welcome. Stella has lost a three‑year regular—and several more through word of mouth. If this is the standard of service, they don’t deserve anyone’s celebration.

01/10/2026: I have been eating at Zambrero frequently for over a year, especially during my lunch breaks. Today, I asked a friend to pick up my lunch for me. After just a couple of bites, I realised there weren’t enough beans or protein to mix with the rice. Let’s be honest, nobody wants to eat a box of plain rice. So, I went back to complain, expecting a simple resolution. To my surprise, instead of addressing my concern, the staff member tried to justify the portion size. Even after I showed her the food box, she continued defending it and repeatedly mentioned that she had been serving customers for nine years. And how exactly is that relevant to my complaint, madam? 😏 I paid for my meal, and I expected a reasonable portion of food, not a lecture about how long you’ve been working there. Unfortunately, I ended up going home and cooking instant noodles for lunch because the meal I paid for wasn’t enough. Thank you, Zambrero, for taking my money and still leaving me hungry. You’ve lost a regular customer today. I’m never coming back to this branch or any other Zambrero again. 🙏🏻 Wish I could give them a 0 star for their behaviour.

18/08/2026: Good food, decent portions. I love the way the place is designed inside. Barely any people most days, which I love.

17/08/2026: Paid full price for half a bowl, have had hundreds of Boojums over the year. Never got skimpier servings than yesterday. Prices keep going up, quantity of food keeps going down.

13/08/2026: Always great burrito. Lost an overall star cause the pricing have skyrocketed. 30 euro for 2 burritos and 2 drinks. Madness.