There are so many options about Mexican cuisine and it has so much to offer. After all, it’s rooted in 9,000 years of history, dating back to the Maya civilisation and the planting of maize. It’s since evolved and taken influences, fusions from around the world, from the pressures of Spanish colonisation to Asian flavours and of course, Tex-Mex. While Singapore might not have many true-blue Mexican restaurants, this is where you can go for your fix of tacos, burrito bowls and other dishes beyond the usual. Show
1. MuchosIntroduction: Located at the heart of Singapore’s iconic nightlife district, Muchos brings the theme of modern Mexico to life with its vibrant coloured walls and fun ornaments. Muchos promises an unforgettable dining experience by the riverside with an abundance of scrumptious and authentic Mexican cuisine. Offerings:
Location: 3D, River Valley Road, #01-04, Singapore 179023 Contact: +65 6338 4748 Website: http://www.muchos.com.sg/ 2. Margarita’s Dempsey HillIntroduction: Margarita’s is a hidden gem located in Dempsey Hill that offers a wide range of authentic and succulent Mexican cuisine. The concept at Margarita’s is where the best Mexican
cuisine is served – no pretense, just good food prepared in a special Mexican homemade way. It is cooking with simple, but always the best ingredients available, to bring forth clear, fresh, homemade flavors. They aim for food that is beautiful as well as delicious. Offerings:
Location: 11 Dempsey Hill Road, #01-19 Singapore 249673 Contact: +65 6471 3228 Website: https://www.margaritasrestaurante.com/ 3. Lucho LocoIntroduction: Lucha Loco is a casual and vibrant Mexican cocina and garden bar serving authentically-inspired contemporary Mexican food. From fresh premium ingredients cooked with passion to rare artisanal tequilas and mezcals, the dishes and beverages are inspired by the delicious street fare enjoyed on The Loco Group’s personal travels through Mexico. Offerings:
Location: 15 Duxton Hill Singapore, Singapore 089598 Contact: +65 3158 3677 Website: http://www.super-loco.com/luchaloco/
4. Guzman Y GomezIntroduction: At Guzman y Gomez (GYG), their passion is creating delicious food out of real ingredients. They do 24 hour marinades, chip-tasting sessions and chillies that really gets them going! They don’t take shortcuts in their restaurants – they use fresh ingredients and authentic techniques. Offerings:
Location: Multiple Locations Contact: [email protected] Website: https://www.gyg.com.sg/ 5. El Mero MeroIntroduction: Out to prove that modern Mexican cuisine is about more than just burritos and nachos, the refreshed restaurant El Mero Mero has opened its doors
again. Offerings:
Location: 30 Victoria St, #01-20 Chijmes , Singapore 187996 Contact: +65 8289 7860 Website: http://www.elmeromero.sg/
6. El CocineroIntroduction: They pride themselves in serving authentic Mexican Tacos, Burritos and Quesadillas using fresh Mexican ingredients . Offerings:
Location: 275 Thomson Rd, #01-45 , Novena Regency, Singapore 307645 Contact: +65 8307 5163 Website: https://www.elcocinero.sg/ 7. La SalsaIntroduction: Welcome to La Salsa’s contemporary twist to the Latin and Mexican cuisine whilst preserving the region’s vibrant culture symbolizing its influence and diversity of exotic, robust flavours specially curated by Chef Jeff. Since the age of 16 Chef Jeff has been intrigued with the flavours native to Mexico brought alive in the tales from his seaman father after trips to Latin America. His years of culinary experiments and flair continue to astound diners to this very day. In their timeless popular classics and exciting wood fire grilled fare, Chef Jeff meticulously shapes each dish with pride, capitalizing on the variety of spices native to Mexican households for your dining pleasure. Offerings:
Location: 11 Dempsey Road #01-17 Singapore 249673 Contact: +65 6475 6976 Website: http://www.lasalsa.com.sg/ 8. Papi’s Tacos!Introduction: Reflecting the informal street dining culture of Central Mexico, Papi’s Tacos represents the long-awaited arrival of authentic, fuss-free Mexican fare in the Lion City. Along with a convivial atmosphere and honest food steeped in tradition, diners are welcomed with heartfelt hospitality from a kitchen helmed by Head Chef and Partner, Mauricio Espinoza. Mauricio (or Papi, as we like to call him), hails from the small town of Papalotla, Mexico and brings his heritage to an array of simple, yet mouthwatering tacos and native dishes. And because no taqueria is complete without the requisite selection of high-quality tequilas, guests are treated to a straightforward menu of bebidas and refreshing margaritas from the gurus behind the legendary cocktail bar Employees Only. Papi’s Tacos is open all day for walk-ins and available for catering + private events. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner, happy hour, a midday margarita, or late night taco, Papi has a seat for you! Offerings:
Location: 39 Seah Street Singapore 188395 Contact:+65 6258 0701 Website:https://www.papis-tacos.com/ 9. Super LocoIntroduction: Super Loco Robertson Quay is a fun and festive cocina and bar on the waterfront promenade serving authentically-inspired contemporary Mexican food. Super Loco is also serves brunch on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The brunch menu at Super Loco offers a range of Mexican breakfast and lunch specialties and has been an exciting change to the standard brunch offerings found in most cafes. The brunch items are items that are commonly found on the streets of Mexico City and are robust, hearty and packed with flavour”, says Chef Mario Malvaez. The brunch menu includes items such as: Huevos Rancheros, a Breakfast Steak Burrito and an assortment of Mexican street Tortas (Mexican sandwiches). The bar also also serves Superfood cold pressed juices, smoothies, cocktails, Bloody Maria’s and for non-alcoholic drinkers a selection of fresh fruit Agua Frescas. Super Loco’s interior design direction was inspired the owner’s own experiences in Mexico City. Offerings:
Location: The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay #01-13 Singapore, Singapore 238252 Contact: +65 3158 2795 Website: http://www.super-loco.com/robertsonquay/ 10. MuchachosIntroduction: Muchachos is a popular restaurant in Singapore that serves tasty mexican dishes for their customers. Their mission is to bring quality Mexican dishes to their customers and have been doing so since they opened in 2018. Muchachos offers tacos, burritos, and quesadillas overflowing with the freshest ingredients ever. Some popular dishes on the Muchachos menu include their Burrito Bowl, Quesadilla, and Buffalo Wings. Offerings:
Location: 182 Cecil Street #01-01 Frasers Tower Singapore, Singapore 069547 Contact: +65 6513 0215 Website: https://www.facebook.com/muchachos.sg/ 11. Señor TacoIntroduction: Señor Taco Chijmes is the latest addition to the family, you can find them in the heart of chijmes serving authentic Mexican street food. Offerings:
Location: 30 Victoria Street #01-19 Singapore, Singapore 187996 Contact: +65 8289 7860 Website: https://www.facebook.com/senortacoch/ 12. Cha Cha Cha Mexican RestaurantIntroduction: Cha Cha Cha is Singapore’s oldest Mexican restaurant serving fuss-free Mexican food in a casual family-friendly environment in the vibrant dining district of Holland Village. Offerings:
Location: 32 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, Singapore 277690 Contact: +65 6462 1650 Website: http://chachacha.com.sg/ 13. HOLA! MEXICOIntroduction: HOLA! MEXICO are all about fun, fresh food and margaritas (and maybe a few beers) and most importantly respect for this great cuisine. The best Mexican cuisine is all about comfort food and don’t let anyone tell you differently. The art and fun of mixing the guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo into a fresh fajita is next to none. Mexican cuisine began about 9,000 years ago, when agricultural communities such as the Maya formed, domesticating maize, creating the standard process of corn nixtamalization, and establishing their foodways. Successive waves of other Mesoamerican groups brought with them their own cooking methods. These included the Olmec, Teotihuacanos, Toltec, Huastec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi, Purépecha, Totonac, Mazatec, and Mazahua. Offerings:
Location: 21 Cuppage Road, Cuppage Terrace, Singapore 229452 Contact: +65 6282 5520 Website: https://www.holamexico jiu.sg/ 14. Platypus CantinaIntroduction: Located in Katong, affordable tacos, tequilas and plenty of Mexican inspired cuisine is the name of the game at Platypus Cantina. Their modern take on the traditional Mexican Cantina will rock your socks with kick-ass margaritas and micheladas, hearty tacos. Offerings:
Location: 171 East Coast Road, Singapore 428877 Contact: +65 6344 0166 Website: http://www.platypuscantina.com/ 15. Piedra NegraIntroduction: Piedra Negra offers some of the best Mexican and Latin American Cuisine serving a tantalising collection of dishes that are suitable for groups gatherings. From Cochinita Pibil to Tacos de Camaron its extensive menu is reflective of the restaurant’s efforts to cater to every palate. This restaurant is located at the Beach Road. An offshoot of the BluJaz Café, which occupies an adjacent corner in the same neighborhood, Piedra Negra is a Mexican restaurant that takes up two units of adjoining shophouse space at the sleepier end of the hip Arab Street enclave. Offerings:
Location: Multiple Location Contact: Multiple Location Website: https://www.blujazcafe.net/ 16. Chimichanga Little IndiaIntroduction: Chimichanga offers affordable Mexican food and refreshing tipples, in the heart of Little India since 2016. Offerings:
Location: 36 Dunlop St, Singapore 209364 Contact: +65 6293 3314 Website: https://www.chimichanga.sg/ 17. Café IguanaIntroduction: Fresh Mexican flavours, cheesy nachos and the best margaritas in town. Founded in 2000, Cafe Iguana is an institution by the Singapore River – one that you’re always invited to. They are crazy about quality. Be it tequila or tacos, you’re guaranteed a great dining experience, every time. They use only the freshest ingredients in their food and serve your favourite selection of drinks – from craft beer like their in-house “Mexican-Style” Iguana Lager to 100% agave tequila and mezcal! So sit back and enjoy that margarita, chill against a stunning riverside view, and find happiness all wrapped up in a fresh, warm tortilla. Offerings:
Location: 30 Merchant Road #01-03 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282 Contact: +65 9012 7320 Website: https://cafeiguana.com/ 18 .Nixta Mexican Grill & BarIntroduction: Nixta is the culmination of Chef Travis Masiero’s intense reverence and respect for Mexican culture and cooking. Their philosophy is not rooted in authenticity but in the pleasure of intention and deliciousness that defines Mexican cooking. They are especially proud to be nixtamalizing and grinding non-GMO corn from small Mexican farm holds. This is the cornerstone of their experience. A wood-fired rotisserie anchors the open kitchen and provides the soul to many of the dishes while their Molcajete Bar is a link to the ancient traditions of Mexico’s past. Offerings:
Location: 116 Amoy St, Singapore 069936 Contact: [email protected] Website: http://www.nixta.sg/ 19. Los AmigosIntroduction: Nestled in the heart of Boat Quay, Losamigo’s serves up honest and wholesome Mexican fare. Their daily changing menu, crafted with care and love, offerces an assortment of homely meals and snacks. Their penchant for re-establishing long forgoten Mexican receipes ensures your experience at Losamigos is one to remember. Step inside their restaurant in Boat quay and you will experience the warmth and intimacy of a family run eaterly in a small Mexican town. Offerings:
Location: 85 Circular Road, Boat Quay, Singapore 049437 Contact: +65 8298 8583 Website: http://www.losamigos.sg/ 20. Afterwit Bar de BurritoIntroduction: Afterwit Bar de Burrito, a popular Mexican restaurant in Singapore operates at 778 North Bridge Road. A concept created by The Black Hole Group in 2015, the outlet combines an exciting Halal menu of Mexican-influenced fare with an indie cafe experience. Offerings:
Location: 778 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198786 Contact: +65 8786 1948 Website: http://www.afterwit.sg/ 21. Comida MexicanaIntroduction: Comida Mexicana have come a long way since their humble beginnings as Margarita’s East Coast in 1996. Now, with their new identity, they are set to change all that you know about Mexican food. Here at Comida Mexicana, they have one goal: to serve you the most authentic and straight-forward contemporary Mexican food out there. From their traditional methods to the fresh, premium ingredients that they use, there are no secrets to what they do. So whether you want that rare tequila or mescal, or bona-fide Mexican flavour, they got you covered. Offerings:
Location: 404 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428998 Contact: +65 6440 8030 Website: https://www.comidamex.com.sg/ 22. HuevosIntroduction: Huevos is Mexican Restaurant that located in the Robertson Quay area. Their mission is to bring more quality and authentic Mexican bites to you! Offerings:
Location: Cross Street Exchange, B1-110, 18 Cross Street, Singapore 048423 Contact: +65 8484 4825 Website: https://www.huevossg.com/ 23. Santa Fe Tex-Mex GrillIntroduction: Santa Fe Tex-Mex Grill first opened its doors to a hungry Singaporean public in July 1999 with its first outlet at Boat Quay. Its trendy Tex-Mex cuisine was an instant hit with the young and well-travelled office crowd at Raffles Place as well as tourists strolling along the Singapore River. Offerings:
Location: 7 Purvis Street Ground Floor, 188586 Contact: +65 6272 2775 Website: http://santafetexmex.com.sg/ 24. Vatos CantinaIntroduction: Vatos Cantina serving up Ko-Mex cuisine and tasty margaritas and craft beers. Bring the kids and pets to enjoy the safe outdoor space in the park. Sharing with you their Cantina Culture! Offerings:
Location: 281 Holland Ave, #01-01 Singapore, Singapore 278996 Contact: +65 8784 1365 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Vatoscantina/ 25. Baja Fresh Mexican GrillIntroduction: Baja Fresh® serves fresh and fire-grilled traditional Tex-Mex food, with an insistence on freshness – of its meats and produce, as well as everything being prepared in batches throughout the day. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to bring their customers the Baja Fresh® experience. Fresh ingredients, expert preparation, clean cheerful surroundings, genuine smiles, value for the dollar, and prompt courteous service are a tall order to fill, yet our people do it, day in and day out. Offerings:
Location: Multiple Locations Contact: Multiple Locations Website: https://www.bajafresh.com/stores/mexican-food-singapore/30603 Have a Place to Recommend?We need your help! Do you know any other noteworthy eating places that deserves to be added to this list? If so, do write to us via our email. Tropika Club will do a review of your recommendations and update the list accordingly. Meanwhile, check out Tropika Club’s Ecosystem of WebsitesTropika Club Magazine – Tropika Club Magazine crafts articles on all things Singapore, but with a greater emphasis on local businesses based on our #SupportLocalSG initiative. We check out and feature local businesses of all categories, ranging from your neighbourhood hawker stalls to the aesthetic clinics in town. We also cover local content ranging from beauty, lifestyle, places, eats and what’s on in SIngapore. Our Top 10 rankings include local food and service establishments based in different regions in Singapore. Tropika Club Deals – Search for the best voucher and coupon deals. Tropika Club Deals is ideal for customers who want to discover the best deals without having to commit to a specific appointment date and time. Choose from guaranteed discounted deals in the categories of hairstyling, hair removal, facial & aesthetics, body slimming, brows & lashes, nails & makeup, massage & spa or fitness & wellness. Customers can also buy vouchers as gifts or to use for the future. Is there such a thing as authentic Mexican food?Authentic Mexican food is usually cooked in cast iron skillets, steamed or fried. Examples of Authentic Mexican food you can find in Atlanta include salsa, tomatillos, tamales, and enchiladas. You can usually find these Mexican dishes at local Mexican restaurants.
How can you identify an authentic Mexican restaurant?This Is the 1 Way You Can Tell You're Eating at a Fake Mexican.... They have only one salsa. ... . There are random Spanish words on the menu. ... . You can't order corn tortillas. ... . The tortillas don't taste fresh. ... . Your beef is crumbly. ... . The tacos looks like a salad. ... . You can order tacos in a hard shell.. What types of food are Mexican?Don't leave Mexico without trying…. Chilaquiles. This popular traditional breakfast dish features lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa (the red is slightly spicier). ... . Pozole. ... . Tacos al pastor. ... . Tostadas. ... . Chiles en nogada. ... . Elote. ... . Enchiladas. ... . What is the popular Mexican food?Enchiladas
After all, these tortilla-based delights are one of the most popular foods in Mexico and the U.S.! Like tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, enchiladas come in many styles. Still, the one quality that unites all enchiladas is a soft tortilla that's wrapped around savory ingredients.
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