TAQUITOS

What TAQUITOS does

Taquitos UG (haftungsbeschränkt), operating as "Somos Taquitos – Cantina y Bar Koblenz," is a single-location full-service restaurant and cocktail bar at Münzplatz 6, 56068 Koblenz, Germany, run under managing director Mouloud-Yassine Chagoum with a 28-person team. The concept combines a Mexican-Mediterranean a la carte menu (items priced EUR 1.50–38.00) with a cocktail bar program, recurring private-event catering, and weekly "Latin Spirit" nightlife events co-programmed with regional dance schools (Salsa Revolucion, Paso Latino) and rotating DJs; the venue also broadcasts major football tournaments (EM 2024, planned WM 2026) and sells fixed-price event packages such as a EUR 39.90 Silvester (New Year's Eve) ticket. The unit was recognized as the #1 restaurant in Koblenz (OriginalKowelenz ranking) and is approaching roughly two decades of continuous operation.

The business model is consumer-facing and transactional: revenue is generated primarily through on-premise dine-in covers, bar/cocktail sales, private-event bookings, and ticketed event nights, with no disclosed delivery or off-premise channel. Customer acquisition is driven by walk-in traffic at the Altstadt location, an active presence on Instagram and Facebook, a brand website, and an online reservation system that captures direct bookings. There is no disclosed B2B or contract catering revenue, no franchise or licensing structure, and no external funding — the operation is financed entirely within the single legal entity.

Taquitos does not present a technology platform; the operating stack is limited to a website, social media channels, and an online reservation tool. Strategic positioning relies on the differentiated Mexican-Mediterranean fusion menu, branded cocktail identity, and a community-event programming loop anchored by Latin-dance partnerships rather than on proprietary technology or data assets.

Name

TAQUITOS

Legal name

Taquitos UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://taquitos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Somos Taquitos is a single-location Mexican-Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar in Koblenz, Germany, serving individual diners and private-event guests via a la carte dining, weekly Latin Spirit events, dance-school partnerships, and sports-viewing programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant & Bar (Mexican-Mediterranean Fusion)

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Mexican restaurant Koblenz
• Mediterranean fusion cuisine
• Cocktail bar dining
• Latin dance events
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage sales: Core revenue from dine-in restaurant service offering Mexican-Mediterranean fusion cuisine, cocktails, and specialty drinks. Menu includes tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, tapas, salads, and a full bar with cocktails, beers, wines, tequilas, and non-alcoholic options.
2. Special event hosting: Revenue from private event bookings including birthday parties, anniversaries, and holiday celebrations. Silvester party priced at 39.90 EUR per person with Mexican buffet. Group reservations for parties of 10+ accepted via phone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TAQUITOS operates a Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Koblenz's Altstadt, offering à la carte dining (tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, tapas, salads), an extensive cocktail menu with a signature house cocktail and daily Happy Hour, and recurring entertainment including the weekly Sunday Latin Spirit salsa event with dance instruction and DJ performances. The venue also hosts private celebrations and live sports viewing events.

Product overview

TAQUITOS (Somos Taquitos - Cantina y Bar Koblenz) operates as a restaurant and entertainment venue in Koblenz, Germany, combining Mexican and Mediterranean dining with Latin-themed nightlife events. The core offerings include the restaurant dining experience with à la carte cuisine, an extensive cocktail and bar menu, and recurring entertainment events. The main entertainment product is 'The Latin Spirit' - a weekly Sunday salsa party featuring dance instruction and DJ performances. Additional offerings include private event hosting for celebrations, live sports viewing events, and digital menu access. The business operates primarily as a hospitality venue rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Experience (À la carte Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salsa RevolucioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance school providing professional salsa dance instruction as part of The Latin Spirit weekly Sunday event. Instructors lead beginner-friendly lessons from 19:00 before the Latin party begins at 20:00. Partnership is integral to the venue's core entertainment offering.
• Paso LatinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance school providing professional salsa dance instruction as part of The Latin Spirit weekly Sunday event. Together with Salsa Revolucion, provides instruction open to all skill levels. Partnership supports the venue's core Latin entertainment concept.
• DJ MOMO (Koblenz)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal DJ from Koblenz performing at The Latin Spirit weekly Sunday events. Part of rotating DJ lineup featuring international Latin music DJs.
• DJ ERIC ACOSTA (Düsseldorf)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDJ from Düsseldorf featured in the rotating DJ lineup for The Latin Spirit Sunday events, bringing international Latin sounds including Salsa, Bachata, and party classics.
• DJ JORGE (Bonn)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDJ from Bonn part of the rotating DJ lineup for The Latin Spirit Sunday events.
• DJ SALOMON (Bonn)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDJ from Bonn part of the rotating DJ lineup for The Latin Spirit Sunday events.
• Genusswerkstatt KoblenzminorOthersLocal business referenced on the website footer, appearing to be a related or neighboring business in Koblenz's culinary scene.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vapiano SE: Large casual-casual Italian restaurant chain with German roots. Comparable as a full-service themed-cuisine operator combining made-to-order food, cocktails, and high-traffic locations, though focused on Italian rather than Mexican.
• Sausalitos Holding GmbH: German franchise chain serving Mexican-Californian food and cocktails. Directly comparable concept (Mexican food + cocktail-led bar) but at multi-unit chain scale versus TAQUITOS' single-location event-driven model.
• L'Osteria GmbH: Major German full-service Italian restaurant chain. Comparable in service model (full-service sit-down with bar, family-friendly, group bookings) and German market positioning, though Italian rather than Mexican cuisine.
• Block House Restaurant GmbH: Established German full-service restaurant chain with strong bar and group-event business. Comparable for full-service dining operations, group bookings, and stable regional presence in the German market.
• Enchilada Franchise GmbH & Co. KG: Largest Mexican-themed casual dining chain in Germany with multiple units. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same Mexican-cuisine category, though operating at chain scale rather than a single, event-led fusion venue.
• Maredo Steakhouse Restaurants GmbH: German steakhouse chain with bar programs. Comparable as a multi-unit full-service dining operator in Germany competing for similar evening, group, and celebration occasions.

Direct peers

• Hacienda Mexicana Restaurants: German operator of full-service Mexican restaurants with cocktail programs. Competes for the same Mexican-food-and-drinks occasion as TAQUITOS in the German regional dining market.
• El Sombrero Restaurants (Rodriguez GmbH): Independent-style Mexican restaurant operator in Germany offering sit-down Mexican cuisine and cocktails. Closely aligned with TAQUITOS in menu scope (tacos, enchiladas, margaritas) and dine-in service format.
• Tapas y Más (La Mesa Group): Spanish-Mediterranean tapas restaurant operator in Germany. Directly comparable on the Mediterranean cuisine and small-plates side of TAQUITOS' fusion menu.

Regional players

• Puro Sky Bar / Puro Restaurant Group: Hospitality operator in Germany combining cocktails, Latin/Mediterranean ambiance, and event programming. Comparable for the bar, cocktail, and Latin-event identity of TAQUITOS' Latin Spirit nights.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/taquitoskoblenz
• Instagraminstagram.com/taquitos_koblenz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taquitos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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