Location: Itaewon
Cuisine: Mexican, Ko-Mexican
Price: $$
Reservations: Taken
Suggested Items: Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Galbi Tacos, Mexican Martini
Every now and then a restaurant comes in that changes the scene. Vatos could very well be it. They serve modern California-Baha style Mexican street tacos–the kind that have been hitting the U.S. [...]
Cuisine: Cali-Mex
Price:$
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Burrito, Fish Taco
The best way to describe Tomatillo is “Cali-Mex.” It’s the bright fresh interpretation of Mexican popularized by American chains like Chipotle. The tortillas are made in the store. Sometimes you can see the dude making them. [...]
Reviewed by Laura
Cuisine: Mexican
Price:$
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Burritos, Quesadilla, Nachos, 2,000 won beers, tequila shots
This is a tiny mexican restaurant by Ewha Womens’ University in Sinchon. They have a simple menu with burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and deluxe nachos. They have huge draft beers for 2,000 won and also [...]
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Price: $
Reservations: None
Suggested Items: Taco al Pastor, Fajita Grande, Enchilada
Taco Chili Chili is a nice little lunch stop in the restaurant strip down from Noksapyeong Station. Expect to have fast food style tacos and burritos. What I like about TCC is they use corn tortillas as well as [...]
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Price: $$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Sizzling Fajita Salad, Carne Asada Steak Tacos, Queso Live
My goodness, how starved we are for anything resembling Mexican food in Korea! Back home, chain Tex-Mex restaurants like these were where the yuppies and frat kids hung out–not places for real Mexican cuisine. (Sorry folks, [...]
