Sabor a mí

Tacos, Tortas and Quesadillas at Sabor a mí

The tacos come on a bed of beans, topped with meat, white onions and cilantro, served with green or red salsa. At the salsa bar, you can add extra seasoning yourself, from mild to decidedly spicy. The tortilla remains thin enough that the taco can be eaten in two bites.

In addition to tacos, the menu features tortas, Mexican-style stuffed sandwiches, and the carnitas variant with habanero sauce is considered a house classic. Quesadillas with melted cheese complete the menu, along with vegetarian fillings.

Drinks include homemade lemonade and Agua de Jamaica made from hibiscus flowers, as well as Mexican beer, tequila and mezcal. The dishes are served quickly and taste best immediately, while the tortilla is warm.

Mexican Cuisine on Grünberger Straße in Friedrichshain

Sabor a mí started as a food truck that regularly appeared at Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun, making a name for itself there. Now there’s a permanent restaurant on Grünberger Straße in Friedrichshain, just a few steps from Boxhagener Platz.

It is run by Pablo, who is also behind Taquería El Oso and Tacos El Rey. A large part of today’s Berlin taco scene originates from this background, and his signature style is clearly recognizable in the salsas and the handling of the tortillas.

The place itself is modest and unpretentiously furnished; in summer, tables are set up on the sidewalk. Around Boxhagener Platz, there are bars, late-night shops (Spätis) and the weekly market, so a visit to Sabor a mí can be easily combined with a longer evening in the neighborhood.

The restaurant can be reached via the tram and bus stops around Boxhagener Platz; it’s just a few minutes’ walk from Warschauer Straße. Many items are also ordered for takeout and eaten directly outside in the square.

A lot of takeout is ordered here, and the place is set up for it. The tacos are packaged in a way that prevents the tortilla from getting soggy on the go.