Dolores

What Dolores does

Dolores is a privately held, founder-owned California-Mexican (Cali-Mex) restaurant brand operating two physical locations in Berlin, Germany — Mitte (Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 7) and Schöneberg/Wittenbergplatz (Bayreuther Str. 36). Founded in 2004 by Grischa Coenen and Philipp Krahé as a partnership (Coenen & Krahé GbR), it is credited as the originator of the German burrito trend, having introduced San Francisco Mission-style burritos to Berlin. The company employs 24 staff and serves walk-in and takeaway customers daily from 11:30 to 21:00.

The core product is a customizable Cali-Mex menu including California Burritos, Burrito Bowls, Quesadillas, Tacos, Salads, and Chips & Salsas, with build-your-own protein options (grilled meat, soy meat, or vegetables) and toppings. Notably, 70% of the menu is vegan, a positioning the founders have maintained since inception. There is no proprietary technology platform; online ordering for in-store pickup is handled through MyLightSpeed and a branded subdomain, and delivery is fulfilled via the Wolt marketplace, which charges a premium versus in-restaurant pricing.

Dolores' business model is direct-to-consumer food service. Revenue is generated from in-store food and beverage sales, online-paid takeaway pickups, and commission-bearing delivery orders through Wolt. The company owns no franchises, has no third-party investors, and operates exclusively within Berlin. Customer acquisition is primarily organic — Instagram (@doloresberlin_), the company website, and community word-of-mouth — with no disclosed paid marketing investment.

Name

Dolores

Legal name

Coenen & Krahé GbR

Website

https://dolores-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dolores is a founder-owned Berlin restaurant brand operating two physical locations that serve California/Mission-style burritos and a 70% vegan Cali-Mex menu to walk-in, takeaway, and Wolt delivery customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quick-Service Restaurants

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Mexican & Tex-Mex Fast Casual (THAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Plant-Based & Vegan Fast Casual (THAFABAK)

Keywords

• Cali-mex restaurant
• California burritos
• Vegan street food
• Quick service dining
• Berlin food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-restaurant and takeaway sales: Direct food and beverage sales to consumers at two Berlin restaurant locations and via online takeaway orders. Customers customize burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, salads, and chips to order.
2. Delivery service orders (Wolt partnership): Revenue from food delivery orders placed through the Wolt platform. The company notes that delivery prices are higher than in-restaurant prices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dolores is a quick-service restaurant brand serving California/Mission-style Mexican (Cali-Mex) cuisine from two Berlin locations. Its core menu consists of customizable burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, salads, and chips with salsas, with 70% of offerings vegan, prepared fresh daily in its own kitchen. Revenue is generated from dine-in, takeaway, and delivery (via Wolt).

Product overview

Dolores is a California-Mexican (Cali-Mex) food restaurant chain operating 2 locations in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2004, it pioneered the German burrito trend by bringing San Francisco Mission-style burritos to Berlin. The company operates on a single unified restaurant service model, offering a menu of customizable Cali-Mex food products including California Burritos, Burrito Bowls, Quesadillas, Tacos, Salads, and Chips & Salsas. The product portfolio centers on build-your-own meals where customers customize protein (meat, soy meat, or vegetable), base (rice, beans, or fajita vegetables), and toppings (guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce). Notably, 70% of the menu is vegan, reflecting the company's commitment to plant-based options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• California Burritos Signature San Francisco Mission-style burritos made with freshly grilled meat or soy meat wrapped in a warm wheat tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita vegetables, topped with guacamole, salsa, cheese or sour cream, and crispy lettuce. Customizable as vegan, vegetarian, or meat-based, and available in mild or spicy variations. Served to individual dine-in, takeaway, and delivery customers in Berlin.
• Burrito Bowls Same customizable ingredients as California Burritos served in a bowl without the tortilla — rice, beans or fajita vegetables, topped with guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce, accompanied by house-made corn chips. Targeted at individual diners who prefer tortilla-free meals.
• Quesadillas Crispy grilled wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese and a choice of freshly grilled meat, soy meat, or vegetables, served with salsa and optional guacamole. Aimed at individual diners seeking a lighter or alternative Cali-Mex option.
• Tacos Three warm corn tortillas topped with choice of grilled meat or soy meat, beans or vegetables, cheese, cilantro, and pink onions, served with salsa, sour cream, fresh lime, and optional guacamole. Aimed at individual diners.
• Salads House-made salad mix of green leafy salads, radicchio, lamb's lettuce, arugula, and zucchini topped with grilled meat or soy meat, mild tomato salsa, rice, beans or vegetables, and cheese, served with salad dressing and house-made corn chips. Targeted at individual diners seeking a lighter option.
• Chips & Salsas Large bowl of freshly made crispy corn chips served with two house-made salsas and optional guacamole. Aimed at individual diners as a side or add-on to any main item.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WoltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWolt is a food delivery platform partnership enabling Dolores to offer delivery services to customers who prefer home delivery. The company notes that Wolt delivery prices are higher than in-restaurant prices. This partnership extends Dolores' reach beyond walk-in customers to include delivery-oriented consumers in Berlin.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Sausalitos: Sausalitos is a well-known German Tex-Mex restaurant franchise with multiple locations across Germany. Comparable to Dolores in cuisine category (Mexican/Tex-Mex) and fast-casual service model, though at much larger scale.
• Ka'Deva: Ka'Deva is a Berlin-based burrito and Cali-Mex restaurant. Closely comparable to Dolores on product offering (burritos, bowls, customizable menus) and Berlin street-food positioning.
• Chupenga: Chupenga is a Berlin-based burrito chain serving California-style burritos in a fast-casual format. Directly comparable to Dolores in menu, target customer, and Berlin geographic footprint.
• Tacology: Tacology is a Berlin-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant concept offering tacos, burritos, and bowls. Directly overlaps with Dolores on menu format, cuisine category, and Berlin customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Vapiano: Vapiano is a German fast-casual Italian restaurant chain. Comparable to Dolores on the fast-casual, freshly-prepared, customizable service model and German origin, though operating in a different cuisine category.
• Peter Pane: Peter Pane is a German fast-casual burger restaurant chain with multiple locations across Germany. Comparable to Dolores on the fast-casual service model, urban demographic, and quality-focused positioning.
• Hans im Glück: Hans im Glück is a large German fast-casual burger chain with a focus on design, fresh ingredients, and premium positioning. Comparable to Dolores on the fast-casual service model and German urban customer base, though different cuisine.

Regional players

• Burrito Company: Burrito Company is a German burrito fast-casual chain with multiple locations across German cities. Comparable to Dolores on menu and service model, though stronger in other German cities outside Berlin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/doloresberlin_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dolores

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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