¿Qué te gusta comer? That means what do you like to eat, in Spanish. If your answer to that is Mexican food, you have come to the right place. In this article we will explore the delicious world of Mexican Cuisine in Singapore and the top Mexican restaurants you can visit to get your spicy fix.
Guacamole, burritos and tacos. Surely these dishes are the first that come to mind when we dream about hearty Mexican food. Mexican cuisine originated from agricultural communities such as the Mayans and has evolved over thousands of years to encompass the food we know and love today. Rogelio Granguillhome, the Ambassador of Mexico in Singapore, explains in the Business Times, “Mexico is a large country that spans almost 2 million square kilometres. Every region in the country has a unique style of cooking, with distinct tastes and flavours”. Little known to us, there is a whole range of appetizing foods unique to Mexican culture that you just have to try.
6 Mexican Dishes You Have Not Tried And Definitely Should
Menudo
Menudo, otherwise known as mole de panza, is a traditional Mexican soup. The main ingredient is beef tripe, which is the meat harvested from a cow’s stomach. Upon hearing this, people might be hesitant to try this lovely dish. But trust us, it is better than it sounds. This hearty soup is slow cooked in a rich broth made with a spicy chilli paste and fragrant herbs such as oregano and rosemary. It may seem a little out of one’s comfort zone but the meat is selected for its top quality and its nutrition. When cooked just right, it is perfect for a cold rainy day alongside a glass of iced lemon tea or even a steaming cup of sweet teh to compliment the spice.
Cabrito
If you love Satay, Char Siew and various other roasted meats, you will love this next dish. Cabrito is the roasted, and sometimes stewed, meat of a young goat. This delicacy hails from Monterrey, Mexico and is a specialty of this region. There are numerous variations in the recipes of Cabrito. You have Cabrito al pastor, where the meat is slow roasted on a spit without seasonings. Cabrito al horno is roasted in an oven and Cabrito en salsa is cooked is a beautiful sauce filled with tomatoes, garlic and of course, chilli. Any way Cabrito is cooked, it never fails to please the taste buds.
Pambazo
This is a delicacy for all the sandwich lovers out there. If you are looking for sandwich stuffed to the brim with potatoes and chorizo, drenched in a savoury sauce, you need a Pambazo in your hands. In plain words, Pambazo is a Mexican salsa drenched sandwich. What makes it so unique is the bread itself. The Pambazo bread is a white crust-less bread that is softer than regular white bread to allow it to retain its shape when it is dunked in the spicy sauce. While the bread is delicious in itself, it is the sauce that elevates it. The warm sauce is made with the guajillo red pepper, guaranteed to give you the spicy kick you crave.
Ceviche
If you enjoy sushi and sashimi, Ceviche is the dish for you. Similar to menudo, this dish may seem out of your comfort zone. But give this unique dish a chance and let it tantalize your taste buds. Ceviche is fresh raw fish, usually lean white fish such as yellowtail or White Sea bass, cubed and marinated with vinegar and citrus juices, seasoned with sliced onion, fresh mint, coriander and olive oil. This refreshing mix is usually served with lettuce leaves or with crunchy toasted bread.
Tamales
Although not commonly ordered by Singaporeans, Tamales is a household staple in Mexican cuisine. Tamales are a mixture of corn dough, also know traditionally as Masa, and a savoury meat filling. The slow cooked meat, usually chicken or pork is seasoned with chilli powder, garlic powder and ground cumin, smothered with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and corn. The mixture is then shaped within the masa dough, wrapped and steamed in a corn husk. This comforting dish can be served with a side of frijoles, salad or even rice, sure to give you that warm feeling you only get from home cooked meals.
Chocolate Chilli Cake
So far we can tell that chili is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes. But what happens when we mix chilli and dessert? What you get is a delicious luxurious concoction. When you a done with a hearty meal of Menudo, Cabrito, Pambazo and Tamales, the most splendid way to end the meal is to indulge in a slice of Chocolate Chilli Cake. This cake is made with rich chocolate and the mixture is sprinkled with a mild chilli pepper, usually chipotle or ancho chillies to add a spicy surprise to your dessert experience.
TEX MEX!
We cannot discuss Mexican food without talking about Tex-Mex. Tex-Mex, refers to Texan and Mexican cuisine. Although Tex-Mex is not considered authentic Mexican food, it is a fusion of Spanish, Mexican and American flavours beloved by many. Tex-Mex is characterized by ingredients not widely used in authentic Mexican cuisine such as shredded cheese, increased use of meat and beans. If you don’t have a taste for strong spices but still yearn for Mexican food, Tex-Mex is your next best option, with milder flavours and bolder dishes sure to satisfy your cravings.
Singaporeans and Mexican Food
Do Singaporeans enjoy Mexican food? The answer is YES! However most of us are more familiar with Tex-Mex food. There is so much more to Mexican food than hard shelled tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper or even a light snack to go with your evening wine, Mexican food has you covered for every meal and craving. Here is a list of the Top Mexican Restaurants in Singapore. Surely after reading this article, your senses are anticipating the taste of some authentic Mexican food. Start your Mexican cuisine journey with our list today.
Restaurant Name | Papi’s Taco |
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Website | https://www.papis-tacos.com/ |
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Address | 39 Seah Street, Singapore 188395 Singapore |
Contact | Telephone: +65 6258 0701 Email: [email protected] |
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Review #1 | “One of the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten. I had tacos with guacamole, and chicken quesadilla. They serve a generous portion. Staff are also very friendly, but very strict with the time. So I recommend making a reservation before going down. Decor was also really nice and they provide hand sanitisers at every table, which was really considerate” – Claudia Peh |
Review #2 | “Food and drinks can’t get any more authentic than this, it’s like being transported to CDMX! Friendly and attentive staff, would definitely come back for more.” – Mariel A |
Restaurant Name | Super Loco Customs House |
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Website | http://www.super-loco.com/customshouse/ |
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Address | 70 Collyer Quay Customs House #01-04 Customs House, Singapore 049323 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6532 2090 |
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Review #1 | “Good food and good service. Love the tacos it will really satisfy your cravings for good Mexican food. Good view overlooking marina Bay sands. Good place to eat after a stroll around the bay.” – Maria M |
Review #2 | “Fabulous and delicious menu. We arrived for evening dinner in torrential rain which was a shame as the location at Customs House is perfect with great views to MBS and there is lovely outside seating. Excellent menu with appetizers, main course Tacos and Enchiladas and great cocktail choices. Very friendly and helpful staff and a member of staff even helped with the taxi walking us round to where it would collect us, so helpful particularly as we had only just arrived in Singapore and although we have visited the city a number of times over the years we were not familiar with Collyer Quay. Would not hesitate to recommend this casual Mexican restaurant.” – Wiltshire8 |
Restaurant Name | Vatos Urban Tacos |
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Website | https://www.facebook.com/vatossg/ |
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Address | 36 Beach Road The South Beach Unit 01-03, Singapore 189766 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6385 6010 |
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Review #1 | “Great lunch spot. Great lunch. Had the jalapeño spring rolls and spicy chicken street tacos. Good size portions. Plenty of space. Service was friendly and attentive. Let me have “taste” have a couple of the draft micro-brews to tell which one I wanted to order. Definitely will go back” – TCS |
Review #2 | “One of the best Mexican food in town. Served authentic Mexican food and you enjoyed the real vibe here. Tacos with prawn, short ribs and pull pork was really good. The beef fajitas, tequila chicken wing, nachos with belly pork must eat! The peach and passion fruit margarita was excellent but less alcohols to make you feel “good”. However, the table is rather small for 5 of us with drinks and foods comes at one time! So please do order slowly and order again if you want to eat more..! Else the service is fantastic and nice ambience!” – Andrew Goh |
Restaurant Name | Two Chefs Bar Mexican Italian |
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Website | http://www.twochefsbar.com.sg/ |
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Address | 31 Ocean Way #01-11, Quayside Isle Sentosa Cove Singapore 098375 |
Telephone | (65) 6268 8633 |
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Review #1 | “Staycation Dining. During a staycation at The W Hotel, we popped out for dinner at Two Chefs. It had come recommended, and we hoped it would live up to the great reviews we’d had. We were not disappointed! Super food, lovely menu and terrific service by the attentive and fun house staff. The restaurant was lively, despite being mid-week, but these two guys were well able to look after diners. Nachos are the best we’ve had in SG, Fajitas terrific. If you’re looking for a great dining spot around Sentosa, definitely pay this spot a visit.” – HappyDaysMama |
Restaurant Name | Piedra Negra |
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Website | https://www.blujazcafe.net/menus/piedra-negra/ |
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Address | 241 Beach Road And Ophir Road, Singapore 189753 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 9199 0610 |
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Review #1 | “Hip Mexican Watering Hole. Soak in the ambience of hipster Haji Lane while savouring delicious Mexican fare – freshly made on the spot guacamole was superb. Get the cheesy enchiladas loaded with grilled chicken, yummy! Their shrimp tacos is another winner. Then top is all with their heady orange mojito, we will be back.” – Travelphile |
Review #2 | “Food full of flavour. We chose two dishes to share at piedra negra and both dishes were beautiful. The nachos were full of flavour and a good size to share between two. We also enjoyed a lovely Margherita cocktail! Good value and in a prime location full of shops and bars.” – Watto W |
Restaurant Name | Fuego Bar and Kitchen Singapore |
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Website | http://fuegobarandkitchen.com/ |
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Address | 438 B Alexandra Road #01-01 Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119968 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 85962775 |
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Review #1 | “Great burgers. Fiery Latin dining with the special introduction of the Impossible™ Burger, it’s simply delicious and tastes like the real deal. The flavourful Rocky Balboa Steak burger, juicy Tiger Prawns Al Fuego and the sizzling Wingman chicken wings are a definite must try too as they will make you crave for more!” – Hao |
Restaurant Name | Comida Mexicana |
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Website | https://www.comidamex.com.sg/ |
Pricing | Click here to view |
Address | 404 East Coast Road, Singapore 428998 Singapore |
Telephone | +65 6440 8030 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday :
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Review #1 | “Delicious Authentic Mexican. Decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary when Mrs craved some Mexican food. I had no experience with this cuisine so Mrs decided and no regrets. The dainty joint was booked up 1 week in advance. The waiting staff was friendly and was happy to recommend to us their signatures and popular dishes. Mrs had a strawberry margarita which was delicious and refreshingly good. I really liked the Portobello in Balsamic Vinegar. We ordered the signature Carne Asada and that did not disappoint and so was the light crispy house-made tortilla chips with the Red Salsa dip with a hint of spice. Yummy!” – DesLing0708 |
Review #2 | “Certainly the best Mexican find thus far in Singapore Explore a lot of Mexican eat outs in Singapore, some just have fancier places others do poorly on the taste and quality- this one came up as a surprise and just has become one of my favourite go to places whenever I crave for Mexican food. The best part, the food is served real hot and fresh, you don’t get that smell or feel things were pulled out of the freezers, cooked, garnished and served. Loved their soup, their tacos, and the quesadillas. Staff is very hospitable and service is prompt too.” – Shekhz |
Restaurant Name | Chimichanga |
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Website | https://www.chimichanga.sg/ |
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Address | 36 Dunlop St, Singapore 209364 |
Telephone | (65) 6293 3314 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday : 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
Review #1 | “An awesome find. They served amazing Mexican food at affordable pricing. We ordered the steak tacos, slow stewed pork chimichanga (my fav) and chicken loaded nachos. Their coffee was amazingly good as well” – Sophieg11220907 |
Review #2 | “Great hangout spot! Had a great lunch here with a friend and would just like to write in for their friendly service. The staff was very approachable and accommodating to customer requests. Their food was simply delicious (Recommend the Chipotle chicken quesadilla), and the decor was aesthetically-pleasing to look at. Overall, loving the chill, rustic vibe that this place brings and would definitely come back again for another meal.” – Lara_Li_96 |
Restaurant Name | El Mero Mero |
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Website | https://www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/restaurant/el-mero-mero |
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Address | 30 Victoria St, #01-20 Chijmes, Singapore 187996 |
Telephone | +65 9722 8171 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday: 12 PM – 10:30 PM |
Review #1 | “Being of Mexican origin, it is my opinion that El Mero Mero is the most authentic Mexican restaurant I have found in Singapore so far. The food is of good quality and presentation and quite tasty. They have a wide variety of offerings of Mexican cuisine and the ambience and location is great. I found service to be attentive although I did come at off hours so I can’t comment on the busy times. To those people who think that this food is bad they probably haven’t tasted authentic Mexican food before and assume that Mexican food equals cheap priced Chipotle or Taco Bell style fast food restaurants and need to do their research first. Hopefully they can get the experience of real Mexican food in Mexico one day” – Al Cadena |
Review #2 | “A solid choice for more authentic Mexican food in Singapore. Tacos come like they would in Mexico City – no extra cheese or lettuce, just the right fillings. Had the Al pastor and loved them. Chicken tacos were more like fajita tacos, but very tasty. The drinks were good, but didn’t love them like I love some margaritas. All in all a very enjoyable experience.” – Melissa Eisner |
Restaurant Name | El Patio Mexican Restaurant and Wine Bar |
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Website | https://www.foodpanda.sg/restaurant/s8ol/el-patio-mexican-restaurant# |
Pricing | S$22 – S$29 |
Address | 34 Lor Mambong, Singapore 277691 |
Telephone | (65) 6468 1520 |
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Review #1 | “Been here several times and El Patio never fails to make me return for more. Hands down, it’s the best Mexican joint in Holland V. Their quesadillas are to die for and their staff are warm and friendly. Highly recommend!” – Anna |
Review #2 | “Went here for lunch today and they had just opened. Good service and the food was fresh and well done. Their slightly Asian take on veggie fajitas was nice. Glad to have protein in my meal in the form of tofu. And the complimentary chips and salsa was nice too. Fajitas came sizzling on an iron skillet and the tortillas were nice and fluffy. Would have loved to have corn ones instead. And they unfortunately don’t have the Mexican beers anymore which are my favorite since I haven’t had them outside of US.” – Vijeta Ramachandran |
Restaurant Name | Lucha Loco |
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Website | http://www.super-loco.com/luchaloco/ |
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Address | 15 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089598 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6226 3938 |
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Review #1 | “Love their frozen lime margarita and the sangria Rojo. I kept alternating between the 2 all evening cause they were both really good. Their service was excellent as well, very attentive staff and they were able to make some very good recommendations for food when we were indecisive about food choice. The pulled pork tostada is amazing!” – Lily Low |
Review #2 | “Great tapas and Mexican influenced cocktails. We showed up without a booking on a busy Saturday night and were seated in a great spot in the courtyard. The food options offer both vegetarian and carnivore selections. The service is friendly and mostly ok, even on a busy night.” – Angelo Maniatis |
Restaurant Name | Los Jefes(Formerly Belmonte Latin Foods) |
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Website | https://losjefes.oddle.me/en_SG/ |
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Address | #01-73, NEWest Mall, 1 West Coast Drive, Singapore 128020 |
Telephone | +65 9652 9274 |
Operating Hours | Thursday to Sunday :
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Review #1 | “We started eating at Los Jefes back when they were at Mt Sinai. Glad they’ve moved to NEWest because seating at the Mt Sinai premises was an issue. We’ve had various tacos, nachos and the chipotle meatballs and they are first-class! Love their horchata and fermented pineapple juice too– the latter has an amazingly refreshing acidic kick. Supermarket has lots of good stuff like (good) mezcal, lime squeezers and Salsa Valentina, my favourite hot sauce of all time. ” – Clarice Gan |
Review #2 | “I visited the NEWest Mall location. It is a sit down restaurant. This place is run by a Mexican boss. Burrito is hearty and filling with well seasoned rice and beans plus chicken. Tamales are also tasty. Prices are reasonable. $5 for a bottle of Corona beer. ” – Danny Ong |
Restaurant Name | La Salsa Kitchen and Bar |
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Website | http://www.lasalsa.com.sg/ |
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Address | 11 Dempsey Rd, #01-17, Singapore 249673 |
Telephone | (65) 6475 6976 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday : 12 PM – 11 PM |
Review #1 | “Wide selection of food, great choices too! Service is prompt however some part timers can be quite confused at times. Overall a very good experience and might come back when the crave for Mexican food is back!” – Aylwyn Gan |
Review #2 | “Delicious meal! We shared the vegetable ceviche and prawn fajitas, both of them were perfectly seasoned. The drinks were tasty and refreshing. Great atmosphere too, the waiters were attentive and quick”- Bianca Rose |
Restaurant Name | Cha Cha Chan Mexican Restaurant |
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Website | https://www.chachacha.com.sg/ |
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Address | 32 Lorong Mambong Holland Village Holland Village, Singapore 277690 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6462 1650 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Thursday: 11:30AM-11PM Friday & Saturday: 11:30AM-12AM Sunday: 11:30AM-11PM |
Review #1 | “I just came here for lunch and the service and food was excellent. I didn’t catch her name but the waitress was really friendly and she took great care of us. I will be back, the margaritas are delicious.” – Trisha Cray |
Review #2 | “Decent Mexican food, good casual ambient, and reasonable pricing. The place has been around for at least 10 years and food quality has remained consistent. Menu for both drinks and food are packed into a two pager, minimalist but definitely sufficent. Their quesadillas are my favorite and the toppings on their nachos were generous. A bar counter is available. Service crews were friendly and attentive, place is suitable for family or a date.”- Pianized |
Restaurant Name | Señor Taco |
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Website | http://www.senortaco.sg/main |
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Address | 3A River Valley Road, #01-07 Clarke Quay, Block A, 179020 |
Telephone | +65 6337 6376 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday : 4 PM – 10:30 PM |
Review #1 | “Best Tacos in town. Spicy and tangy tacos best goes with some juicy pork belly. Mango margaritas is best combination with those tacos.” – KiranPC |
Review #2 | “Señor Taco Clarke Quay. I’ve been going to Señor Taco in Clarke Quay every week for about 3 years. I must say what a fantastic place this is. Very friendly staff, excellent food and an amazing live band. If you want to learn to dance they run lessons too. A great way to meet new friends” – Kim |
Restaurant Name | Cafe Iguana |
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Website | https://cafeiguana.com/ |
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Address | 30 Merchant Road, Riverside Point #01-03, Singapore 058282 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6236 1275 |
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Review #1 | “Best Margaritas. Their margaritas are awesome (frozen and original) and my friend adores their potatoes with the half chicken and is obsessing over getting the recipe! It’s one of our regular go to spots and I love the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service 🙂 definitely worth an evening visit if you have time!” – PipJean |
Review #2 | “Appetizers and drinks. It was our first night of Phase 2 in SG and we were lucky to get seats at the bar where my partner and I shared appetizers and a bottle of wine. The food, atmosphere, and staff were great! I would definitely go again”- Jillian |
Restaurant Name | Margarita’s |
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Website | https://www.margaritasrestaurante.com/ |
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Address | Blk 11 Dempsey Road #01-19, Singapore 249673 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6471 3228 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Review #1 | “Brilliant place and fantastic service! Rachelle, Hisham and Manu are amazing and so welcoming. Great food and a lovely atmosphere. Best margaritas in Singapore as well!” – Annekac89 |
Review #2 | “Good food and popular with the expatriate community. Wonderful frozen Margaritas. Had their Nachos with beef, Jalapeno cheese, beef Quesadilla and crab enchiladas. Yummy. We enjoyed the food and environment. Price is on the high end.”- William C |
Restaurant Name | El Cocinero |
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Website | https://www.elcocinero.sg/ |
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Address | Novena Regency, 275 Thomson Rd, #01-45 Singapore 307645 |
Telephone | (65) 8307 5163 |
Operating Hours | Tuesday to Sunday : 10AM – 9PM |
Review #1 | “Best Tacos in Singapore, easily. Authentic food, little pockets of deliciousness makes you crave for more. Try the Baja Fish Taco and the Vegetarian Quesadilla slathered with Naga Ghost Pepper hot sauce. Absolutely to die for. Chef Stan is also one of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. Always ready with a friendly smile and some interesting facts about his food. Make sure you go early as it tends to get busy over mealtimes! If you’ve never tried Mexican food, or felt that it may not be for you, give this place a try and see the best Mexico has to offer” – Jayke Kyndrede |
Review #2 | “Had placed order for 15 dishes (enchiladas, burritos, tacos, quesadillas) plus guacamole n salsa. Ms Lim is always very patient n polite to attend to all my enquiries promptly. The food delivered is fresh n the burritos are hot! The meat is flavourful n tender. 2 bottles of hot sauce were provided on the house. The portions given are generous n the prices are reasonable. Overall, my whole family is very satisfied with today’s meal. A big thumb up for Ms Lim n her staff.” – Lim Siew Bee |
Restaurant Name | Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Singapore |
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Website | https://bajafresh.com.sg/ |
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Address | 9 Bras Basah Road Rendezvous Hotel Singapore #01-03 Rendezvous Galllery, Singapore 189559 Singapore |
Telephone | (65) 6337 7300 |
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Review #1 | “ Wonderful dining experience. As a vegetarian, the options and variety on the menu was beyond satisfying and the flavour and quality of food was excellent. Highly recommend visiting if around the area.” – Raghav |
Review #2 | “Great Mexican food and beverages. Tried veg Mexican food. Burrito, rice bowl, quesadillas, tacos, and tacos. The food was tasty and service was prompt. Cocktail was also well prepared. All in all good experience for our group of 5.”- Amit |
Restaurant Name | Lower East Side Tacqueria |
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Website | https://www.hiddendoorconcepts.com/lowereastside |
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Address | 19 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428746 |
Telephone | (65) 6348 1302 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Sunday: 11AM – 11PM |
Review #1 | “Great Mexican food and beer and even better company. Not easy to find Czech larger served on tap. Loved it. Blue Moon from tap is really good too. Passed by this place so many times and I am glad I finally had the chance to try it!” – Josh Lim |
Review #2 | “Stopped by after work on a Wednesday night. Great atmosphere & general good vibe. Ordered the chicken Quesadillas, the nachos with dips & a couple of beers. Seriously tasty. They do good drinks promotions with bottles of whiskey, vodka, gin & tequila from $88. Will definitely be back.”- Paddy Mcilvenna |
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