Mexican Food | Singapore’s Best Tacos, Burritos & More

Mexican cuisine is a culinary treasure trove of exotic dishes, tropical ingredients and fiery chilli explosions. It’s one of the world’s most popular cuisines and Singapore locals love it for good reason.

Here at Quisine, we hunted down the best Mexican food Singapore has to offer. Considering what we found, it’s clear that popularity for Mexican cuisine is growing amongst many hungry diners and that’s thankfully being reflected in Singapore’s restaurant scene.

Singaporeans are becoming more aware about what “authentic” Mexican food actually tastes like, this thanks to many talented chefs around the city-state. While the debate between Mexican vs. Tex-Mex cuisine is still in full force, Mexican restaurants in Singapore are serving a tasty combination of both.

But let’s be honest. Whether you’re eating traditional fish tacos or American-style cheesy nachos, the Mexican food in Singapore is top-quality and delicious. Check out the list below and find out Quisine’s favourite Mexican restaurants in Singapore!

The Best Mexican Food in Singapore

Muchachos

This casual and neon-lit eatery in Tanjong Pagar serves some of the best Tex-Mex in Singapore. Muchachos have mastered the classic trio of build-your-own burritos, tacos and quesadillas. Their flour tortillas are perfectly fluffy, the guac is ultra creamy and the buttermilk fried chicken finger-licking good.

Top menu picks are the California burrito with French fries and carne asada beef, or the Pollo Asado chicken quesadilla with extra cheese. Their breakfast burrito is also a wicked option for brunching in Singapore.

Open Monday to Saturday, 11am – 10pm__182 Cecil Street, Frasers Tower, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 069547Book a table

LES 45

Lower East Side 45 is an Mexican-inspired eatery that takes an artisanal and creative approach to dining. Situated on Level 45 of the Singapore Land Tower, the restaurant has stunning views over the city’s skyline. It’s the perfect venue to experience truly memorable Mexican food, as the menu is expertly curated by chef Jorge Leon of Oaxaca City, Mexico.

We recommend market fish ceviche with pickled wakame and yuzu, lobster tacos with mango and guacamole, or the pulled pork enchilada with black mole and cotija cheese.

Open Monday to Friday, 12 – 2pm and 6 – 10pm; Saturday, 6 – 10pm__Level 45, Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Places, Singapore 048623Book a table

Lower East Side

If you’re keen to savour the flavours of LES 45, but in a more laid back environment, we recommend visiting its sister Lower East Side restaurants in Katong and Novena. These two fun-filled taquerias combine fusion Mexican food with craft beers, killer cocktails and tequila. Happy hour comes highly recommended!

Start your meal with Mexican grilled corn (a typical street snack) with cheese and sambal mayo. Then, get your hands on the chipotle beef burrito with cilantro rice, pineapple salsa, guac, jalapeno and sambal aioli.

Katong:Open Monday to Friday, 4pm – 2am; Saturday, 12pm – 2am; Sunday, 12 – 11pm__19 East Coast Road, Katong, Singapore 428746Book a table

Novena:Open Monday to Thursday, 12 – 3pm and 5 – 10pm; Friday & Saturday, 12pm – 1am; Sunday, 12 – 10pm__273 Thomson Road, Novena, Singapore 307644Book a table

Lucha Loco

This Duxton Hill eatery is a Singapore favourite, skillfully combining great food and drink with contemporary dining. Part of the popular Loco Group restaurants, Lucha Loco offers a delicious menu inspired by Mexican street food. The flavours are authentic and creative, perfect alongside a top-quality drinks list of refreshing cocktails, artisanal tequila and speciality mezcal. They also have a gorgeous garden bar for casual dining.

Start your meal with the blue swimmer crab tostadas or fried padron peppers with chilli salt and lime. Then get some authentic corn tortilla tacos. Our top filling picks are braised beef cheeks with caramelised onion and salsa macha, or the refreshing red snapper with chipotle mango salsa and lime.

Open Monday to Friday, 12pm – late; Saturday, 6pm – late__15 Duxton Hill, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089598

Chimichanga

Chimichanga is a funky spot in Little India that models itself as Singapore’s “first Mexican dive bar”. With its cheerful atmosphere, casual vibes and comforting menu, we’ll happily agree with that statement. From beef-battered fish tacos with Sriracha mayo, to marshmallow and Nutella deep-fried chimichangas for dessert, these guys serve indulgent Mexican food at its best.

We recommend the slow-roasted salt pork tinga chimichanga with amarillo rice, pico de gallo, cheese, salsa verde and crema.

Open Monday & Tuesday, 11am – 11pm; Wednesday to Saturday, 11am – late__36 Dunlop Street, Little India, Singapore 209364Book a table

El Mero Mero

If you’re after Mexican food in an upmarket dining atmosphere, El Mero Mero is your best bet. Without a doubt, one of Singapore’s top Mexican restaurants, this sophisticated Chijmes establishment offers refined food with a focus on presentation. The extensive menu is a mix of traditional Mexican and contemporary twists. Come hungry!

Menu highlights include wild fish ceviche with lime and passionfruit, the NZ Angus beef tacos with bone marrow, the suckling pig with roasted pineapple, or the grilled octopus with corn cream.

Open Sunday to Thursday, 12 – 11pm; Friday & Saturday, 12pm – 1am__30 Victoria Street, Chijmes, Singapore 187996

La Salsa

La Salsa is a chic and stylish restaurant in Dempsey Hill that serves some damn tasty Tex-Mex food. While they do offer some authentic Mexican dishes on the menu, you’d be silly not to order one of their indulgent creamy and cheesy numbers from the North. Whether it’s crunchy chimichangas, saucy enchiladas or hard-shell tacos, you’re in for a feast when dining at La Salsa.

The house speciality at La Salsa is the sizzling fajitas. All come with caramelised onions, a number of condiments and warm flour tortillas. We recommend the signature Wagyu meatballs or marinated tiger prawns.

Open Monday to Sunday, 12pm – late__11 Dempsey Hill Road, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249673Book a table

Margarita’s Dempsey Hill

If La Salsa and Tex-Mex cuisine isn’t your vibe, you can always head next door to Margarita’s. In contrast, Margarita’s takes a more modern and gourmet approach. Their contemporary menu has everything from whole baked poblano chiles with cheese to red snapper burritos with chipotle chilli. When you combine the stellar food with the funky decor and sensational margaritas, you’ve got yourself a great evening out in Singapore.

Order the slow-braised lamb shanks in traditional adobo sauce with warm tortillas, or the pork belly tacos with red cabbage slaw, pineapple and salsa verde.

Open Monday to Sunday, 11:30am – 11pm__11 Dempsey Hill Road, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249673

Muchos

Another reliable joint for Mexican food is Muchos restaurants at Clarke Quay and Plaza Singapura. These casual eateries are churning out all the Mexican classics, begging the question – what’s not to love? Give the people what they want!

Get the grilled chicken or prawn burrito with a side of guacamole, or try something different and order the sautéed crab crispy enchiladas.

Clarke Quay:Open Monday to Sunday, 12pm – 1am__3D River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179023Book a table

Plaza Singapura:Open Sunday to Thursday, 11am – 11pm; Friday & Saturday, 11am – 1am__60 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, Orchard, Singapore 238839Book a table