After spending the past month profiling the best Mexican food in Korea, it’s time to make some distinctions. It’s too hard to come out and say ‘XYZ’ is best, simply because there are so many things to consider, of which importance varies depending on the patron. So it’s easier to break into some subgroups. We should add that not all Mexican restaurants were profiled in the blog, this past month, however, we have all known Mexican restaurants listed (with directions) on our wiki. Lastly, it should be noted that all of these restaurants might not feature a full Mexican menu, but as long as they have multiple Mexican items, then they’d be included (ie., this is why we’ve included The Holy Grill in our reviews, whereas family restaurants that have quesadillas and nachos on a broad menu might not make the cut.).

Best Taco
Choi’s Tacos

Best Burrito
Dos Tacos

Best Nachos
The Holy Grill

Best Margarita (tie)
The Holy Grill
On The Border

Best Real Mexican (or close to it, anyways)
Mexico (in Masan)

Best Place To Sit Down For A Few Hours
On The Border

Best Place To Eat Quickly Or Take Out
Choi’s Tacos

Best Ambience (tie)
On The Border
Los Amigos

Best For Low Budgets
Taco Chili Chili

Best For Birthdays or Large Parties
Los Amigos

Mexican Restaurant List in Korea

-Seoul and Gyeonggi-do area
Los Amigos
Casa Loca
Casa Maya
Choi’s Tacos
Cunga Conga
Dos Tacos
La Merce
Oasis
On The Border
Panchos
Taco Amigo
Taco Bell
Taco Chili Chili
Tom Tailor
Urbanos

-Busan
Taco
Taco al Puebla
Taco Loco

-Daegu
La Cantina
The Holy Grill

-Masan
Mexico

-Songtan
Las Casa

And one cannot finish off a series about the Best Mexican Food in Korea, without the mention of The Holy Grill in Daegu. Home of the best margaritas and stacked nachos in Korea. A ‘must visit’ to anyone passing through.

(From Naver (an EnjoyJapan page?)

Taco Chilii Chili has been around for a long time and seems to have found the right recipe for serving delicious Mexican food, but also remaining financially viable in a country that hasn’t had a good track record for prospering Mexican fare, at least not until recently.

(From Misangu’s blog)

Gangnam has a history of chewing up and spitting out any Mexican place that treads on its hallowed grounds, however, Urbanos has found a nice spot to blossom, in the shade of CGV. Authentic favorites like burritos, nachos, and quesadillas, made from scratch by Mexican chefs.

(Image from ismhavana)

I don’t have interior shots as of yet, but last month, when walking through Itaewon, I saw the development of Los Amigos. A Mexican franchise based out of Indonesia with live music, margaritas, and Mexican. They’re open now, but will be doing a grand opening party on May 30. This could eventually be the death knell for Panchos, but stranger things have been known to happen.