Name: Piquin
Address: 16 Rue d'Essling, Lyon, 69003
Telephone: +33 4 72 32 98 48
Price range: €20 to €30

About Piquin

Let me introduce you to Piquin Restaurant, a Mexican restaurant tucked into the lively streets of Lyon at 16 Rue d'Essling, 69003 Lyon, France, where bold flavors and a relaxed atmosphere come together in a way that feels instantly welcoming. From the moment you notice the colorful exterior, Piquin signals that it’s all about comfort, spice, and sharing good food without fuss. The vibe leans casual and upbeat, making it an easy pick whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer, chat-filled meal. What I like most about Piquin is how flexible it is for real life; you can grab takeaway on a busy evening, enjoy dine-in service when you want the full experience, or take advantage of delivery and no-contact delivery when staying home feels right. On warmer days, outdoor seating adds an extra layer of charm, especially with a cold beer or a fresh cocktail in hand. The menu reflects classic Mexican inspiration with a modern, approachable twist, focusing on small plates that are easy to share and full of personality. There’s a solid range of offerings, from cocktails and wine to spirits and coffee, so it works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for an evening meet-up. Vegetarian options are thoughtfully included, which makes group dining simpler and more inclusive. Service feels friendly and unpretentious, matching the overall energy of the place and keeping things smooth whether you’re ordering at the counter or sitting down to eat. Piquin doesn’t try to be overcomplicated or overly trendy; instead, it delivers a consistent, flavorful experience that fits naturally into the rhythm of the neighborhood and invites you to come back again. It also feels like a spot designed for everyday enjoyment, where music, aromas, and friendly chatter blend easily, making first-time visitors comfortable while giving regulars a place that feels familiar and reliably satisfying.

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Business Info

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Kerbside pickup

+ No-contact delivery

+ Delivery

+ On-site services

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great wine list

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Assistive hearing loop

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Gender-neutral toilets

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Trendy

Crowd

+ Groups

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Tourists

+ Transgender safe space

+ University students

Planning

+ Lunch reservations recommended

+ Reservations required

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ Meal coupons

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Pluxee

+ Ticket Restaurant

+ Credit cards

Parking

+ Paid parking lot

+ Paid street parking

+ Parking

Pets

+ Dogs allowed

+ Dogs allowed inside

+ Dogs allowed outside

Hour time open

Right Now :

Monday: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM ,
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM ,
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM ,
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM ,
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM ,
07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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+33 4 72 32 98 48

16 Rue d'Essling, 69003 Lyon, France

Reviews

So good ! The staff is also amazing very helpful and friendly. They have so far the best tacos I’ve tried in town. Highly recommend.

- Marina Sena -

Great tacos very authentic. They use fresh corn tortillas. The small ones like the traditional street tacos. All were good, the fish tacos were very nice. As was the margarita !!

- Robert Anthony -

Probably the best place in town for Mexican tacos. A great variety, super nice staff and a great food. One definitely feels in Mexico when there. Prices are affordable. A special notice for the great cocktails they are serving. Definitely deserves a try. For the dessert, you should try the churros !!!! Loved it ! Highly recommended!

- Anatoli Chernyaev -

So many international options in Lyon and I'm glad we went Mexican! Next time I'm in town, this will be part of the visit.

- SoJuNey -

I visited Lyon with a group of friends and our meal at Piquin was a real highlight. The atmosphere in the cozy restaurant was so welcoming it was a delight to walk in. A couple of us went for vegetarian options, the others and we were all delighted with the food. The corn tacos were fresh and soft and were great with the chilli bean filling I had. Excellent meal all round and a great choice of beer and wines at reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

- P J Sheahan -

Went for dinner on a Wednesday night and had a lovely, filling meal. We are vegetarian and were happy to see many vegetarian options on the menu. The quesadilla was very good and quite filling. The Verdura tacos were excellent and very reasonably priced too (12€ for 4 tacos). Asked and received some hot sauce as well! The torta, which they generously agreed to make vegetarian, was nice but a bit simple. We should have perhaps requested to add some veggies instead of the meat to make it a bit more filling. The très leches was delicious and I highly recommend it as well!

- Niranjan Murali -

It's quite nice and probably one of the best options for Mexican food in Lyon. However, I'm missing the spice and the kick, which I haven't really been able to find anywhere though. The quality of ingredients is good but the amount doesn't quite fill you up for dinner.

- Cati Mayer -