Whilst the Mexican food scene in Hong Kong can’t compete with the likes of the West Coast of the USA, New York City, or even London, our city does offer a handful of restaurants to make Mexico proud.
Here’s our round-up of the eateries serving up the finest Mexican cuisine in town, an essential collection of the best birria, tacos, nachos, mole, and more crave-worthy Mexican eats.
The best Mexican restaurants in Hong Kong
Tequila Mex
Tsim Sha Tsui’s beloved Mexican restaurant Tequila Jack’s has been reincarnated in 2025 as Tequila Mex. The passion of the 20-year-old icon remains, though the interior has been given a much-needed clean and contemporary makeover. Order up the beef tacos (HKD158) made with US sirloin alongside a fruity frozen margarita (HKD88/HKD98), and we can guarantee you’ll be a happy camper indeed. Tequila Mex offers live music on Thursday through Saturday evenings, making for an unbeatable night out with the gang.
Tequila Mex, Shop 7–8, G/F, Union Mansion, 33–35 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui East, 7010 6310, book here
11 Westside
Kennedy Town’s Mexican standout, 11 Westside, launched in Hong Kong in 2017, the brainchild of Netflix-famous chef Esdras Ochoa, who the Los Angeles Times has dubbed the “taco missionary” owing to his passion for spreading the love of Mexican food. Authentic tacos (from HKD50) and other street-food dishes like elote (HKD80) and chicali taquitos (HKD158/5pcs) with braised octopus are the focus at the industrial-chic eatery, with the corn tortillas and salsas made in-house using a mix of ingredients from both Hong Kong and LA.
11 Westside, 1/F, The Hudson, 11 Davis Street, Kennedy Town, WhatsApp 9300 8068, book here
Chicano
“Chicano” is a term used to describe a person born in the United States who is of Mexican descent, and this definition is mirrored in the Chicano restaurant inspired by the home cooking of co-founder Gabriel Pérez’s grandmother. Warm and welcoming, the eatery offers an à-la-carte menu of traditional and down-to-earth dishes, featuring hits like tacos al pastor (HKD178), chicken mole (HKD258), and some of the best birria (HKD243) in town. We’re big fans of Chicano’s weekend brunch, when we can savour our ultimate Mexican brekkie dishes, including chilaquiles (HKD163) and huevos rancheros (HKD153).
Chicano, G/F, 15 Gough Street, Central, 5595 3334, book here
El Taquero
El Taquero opened in autumn 2023 in Wan Chai, and many say it is THE best Mexican restaurant in the city. The lively eatery is famed for its Al Pastor Experience (HKD276/HKD360), where thinly sliced marinated pork is slow-cooked on a trompo, a vertically rotating spit rotisserie. This luscious meat is served with freshly made corn tortillas and traditional accompaniments for a delicious DIY sharing affair. Other must-orders here include the tortilla chips with five house-made salsas (HKD118), tamales (from HKD48), and any of the tacos. If you’re feeling adventurous, opt for either the nopales (HKD46) starring preserved cactus or guacamole and chapulines (HKD46), where grasshopper makes an appearance.
El Taquero, Shop B–F, G/F, Yan King Court, 119 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, 2811 1998, book here
El Macho
A funky, hidden spot, there always seems to be a fiesta on at vibrant El Macho in Sai Ying Pun, which is more Tex-Mex than true Mexican. The Angus beef fajitas (HKD168) are the go-to here, served with sizzling splendour, and we also heart the Dirty Sanchez burrito (HKD98) bursting with pork carnitas for a hearty yet wallet-friendly bite. The burrito bowl (HKD118) with a choice of chicken, pulled pork, or chilli con carne is a great carb-free option.
El Macho, G/F, 1 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 2523 2488, book here
XOCO Mexican Cantina & Bar
XOCO is colourful and cosy, offering generous portions of Mexican chow in a tiny space atop the Central–Mid-Levels escalators. The grilled prawn tacos (HKD188), uber-cheesy Yucatan pulled pork enchiladas (HKD188), and grilled steak chimichanga (HKD190) are our top recommendations for filling, flavourful eats. We like that hard taco shells are available on request when we’re feeling nostalgic for the Taco Tuesdays of our youth. Before departing, diners are often sent on their way with a complimentary shot of tequila.
XOCO Mexican Cantina & Bar, Shop 2, G/F, Ryan Mansion, 31–37 Mosque Street, Central, 3620 2323, book here
Taqueria Super Macho
Black Sheep Restaurants’ Mexican contender, dining at Taqueria Super Macho is always a feel-good experience fuelled with plenty of margaritas and other tequila- and rum-based tipples. This taco joint serves up flawless grilled Mexican street corn (HKD78) slathered with cotija cheese, chilli, lime, and mayo and a choriqueso (HKD128) spicy cheese and chorizo dip to kick things off, followed by the main event: an epic assortment of tacos. We’re partial to the carnitas (HKD48) and Baja fish (HKD38) varieties.
Taqueria Super Macho, G/F, 33–35 Bridges Street, Soho, Central, 2333 0111, book here
Los Gangstas
Another off-the-beaten track recommendation for worthy Mexican cuisine in Hong Kong is Los Gangstas on Lamma Island. In our not-so-humble opinion, the Los Gangstas nachos (HKD120) are the best nachos in town. The hip eatery is also one of the few places in the city to showcase tortas, Mexican-style sandwiches made with crusty bread rolls; we rate the torta cochito (HKD120) with al pastor pork, refried beans, avocado, cheese, and pineapple.
Los Gangstas, G/F, 91 Yung Shue Wan Main Street, Lamma Island, WhatsApp 6293 6176
Birria Y Birria
This restaurant’s moniker tells diners that fried beef quesatacos (HKD130/HKD190) are the signature dish, crispy corn tortillas filled with a messy but scrumptious mix of stewed beef and Oaxaca cheese, served with birria consommé on the side for dipping. The birria poutine (HKD120) and birria burger (HKD140) are more off-piste fusion options at Birria Y Birria that are just as tasty.
Birria Y Birria, Shop H, UG/F, Hang Hing Court, 123–125 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 5742 2299
