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Hija de Sanchez
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
casualloudauthentic
About the Vibe
Tucked away in Slagterboderne market hall, Hija de Sanchez is the real deal for authentic Mexican street food in Copenhagen. You'll find fresh corn tortillas made daily, three rotating taco options that actually taste like Mexico, and salsas that pack a punch. It's casual, loud, and exactly the kind of spot where locals grab a quick bite without pretension.
Known For
- •daily rotating tacos
- •fresh corn tortillas
- •authentic salsas
- •Mexican popsicles
Best For
quick lunchcasual dinnertaco craving
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 1, 2026
Real Mexican tacos in the heart of Copenhagen
If you're craving real Mexican food in Copenhagen, Hija de Sanchez delivers without the tourist trap vibes. The tortillas are made fresh daily with corn imported directly from Mexico, and you get three different taco options that change every day—pastor, cheese and avocado, fried chicken, you name it. The salsas are genuinely spicy and flavorful, not the watery stuff you get at chain places.
It's nothing fancy—think market hall energy with loud music and a bustling crowd—but that's part of the charm. You'll find yourself grabbing a table near the counter, digging into your tacos, and maybe trying one of their homemade Mexican popsicles for dessert. The prices are reasonable for Copenhagen standards, and the quality consistently punches above its weight class.
Honestly, this is the kind of place that makes you forget you're in Denmark. It's not going to win awards for ambiance or service, but if you want tacos that taste like they came straight from a street vendor in Mexico City, this is your spot.