Vatos Urban Tacos

Written By: ZenKimchi on January 6, 2012 No Comment

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. by storm. People rave about the Kimchi Carnitas Fries (even a respected Wall Street Journal bureau chief I know), loaded down with tender barbecued pork and housemade kimchi. Addictive. The tacos are inexpensive and full of flavor. They’re not the Tex-Mex that’s common in Korea. It’s a different mature style. They are always experimenting with their menu, and their food is always fresh. The cocktails are worth the trip alone. The Mexican Martini comes with a shaker, and they usually allow only one per customer. There is also a secret menu. Maybe you can coax it out of Kenny or Jonathan.

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