Mexican food always hits the spot – nachos, quesadilla, fajitas – you name it. It’s all just packed with spice, flavour, and tradition. Kuala Loco’s food scene is renowned for its diversity, and when it comes to international flavors, Mexican cuisine has taken the city by storm. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast of Mexican cuisine or a newbie eager to explore dishes that pack a punch, we’re delving into the top places to get the best Mexican food in KL. Can you say ‘delicioso’?
Best Mexican Restaurants in KL
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1. Las Carretas
Doesn’t this place just look so homey? We love the cosy vibes at Las Carretas, and it’s sure to transport you right to Mexico. Translating to ‘The Wagon’, this eatery serves up some of the best Mexican food in KL, and they’re known for their meat-based dishes, like their famous 28-days dry aged beef and their Roasted Australian Whole Lamb Leg served with Rosemary Sauce & Chimmi Churri. Start out your Mexican feast with a margarita (or two), and work your way down to dessert! We recommend their house specialty, Boca Chica. Lucky for us, they have three locations; Ampang, Subang, and Damansara.
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2. La Boca
Look at that. What a thing of beauty. La Boca is a top-notch Latin American restaurant, bar, and lounge, and they even have live music. It’s a whole ‘come for the food, stay for the vibes’ situation at La Boca. We know that they don’t strictly serve Mexican food, but who can resist South American cuisine? It’s the perfect place to come with your friends and family as they offer tapas and plates to share, and even cocktails that come in jugs. It’ll be a whole fiesta! With three locations in KL, make your way down to La Boca right now and discover your passion for Latin American cuisine.
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3. Chica Bonita
If your FYP is anything like ours, then you’ll definitely have heard of Chica Bonita. Located in Publika, they serve some of the best Mexican food in KL, for sure. Dine inside, where the interior is exploding with gorgeous murals, or opt to eat alfresco, where you’ll have an excellent view of Publika’s main stage. Their servers are super friendly and helpful, so don’t be shy to ask them for recommendations. They even have vegetarian options, which is a huge plus in our books. To wash it all down, you should also definitely try out at least one cocktail or cocktail, they’re divine.
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| Address: | Lot 34, Level G2, Block C5 Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur |
| Operating hours: | Sun – Thur: 12pm- 11pm Fri – Sat: 12pm – 1am |
| Contact details: | 017 405 2279 |
4. Loco Bar and Restaurant
The best thing to pair with good drinks? Good Mexican food! Although they’re best known for their array of alcohol and lively atmosphere as they are located in Changkat, after all, definitely don’t sleep on their food. They have a huge menu that will leave you almost dizzy at the amount of options, but there’s definitely something for everyone. Their tortillas are actually hand-pressed and everything is made fresh daily, and they use ingredients of the highest quality, so the food’s actually amazing. Plus, the servers are all incredibly friendly, and it makes the experience even better.
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| Address: | 22 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur |
| Operating hours: | 11.30am – 3am daily |
| Contact details: | 03 2856 9285 |
5. Nick’s Tikka & Tacos Restaurant
Indian and Mexican fusion food. Who would’ve thought that these two cuisines went together? Nick’s Tikka & Tacos Restaurant, that’s who, and it wasn’t a bad idea at all. The restaurant itself may not look like much, but the food. Oh my god, the food. It’s such a flavour explosion in your mouth, you’ll feel like Remy in that one scene in Ratatouille. It’s truly the best spot if you can’t decide between Indian food and Mexican food, just have the best of both worlds at Nick’s Tikka & Tacos Restaurant.
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| Address: | Holiday Inn Express G02, No 84, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200, Kuala Lumpur |
| Operating hours: | Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm |
| Contact details: | 017 775 5105 |
6. Sala
Vegan Mexican food? Sign us up! Sala serves up 100% plant-based Tex-Mex fusion food, and we’re totally here for it. The name actually stands for ‘salvar a los animals’, which translates to save the animals. From nasi lemak and waffles to fajitas and burritos, they’ve got it all. They don’t compromise flavour and texture for integrity, and the love really shows in their food. Sala is located at Desa Sri Hartamas, and they definitely serve some of the best Mexican food in KL. Trust us, you won’t miss the meat.
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| Address: | A-G-3A Galeria Hartamas, No 21 , Jalan 26a/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur , Kuala Lumpur |
| Operating hours: | 11am – 10pm daily |
| Contact details: | 011 1150 3606 |
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