Authentic Mexican cuisine (or as close as you can get to it) is hard to come by in Bangalore. The generic Americanisation of certain restaurant chains that consider themselves Mexican, notwithstanding, people sometimes want a taste of the real stuff. Many restaurants and bars like Pecos or TGI Fridays serve Mexican as one of the multiple cuisines available, usually including pasta, steak, fried rice and butter naans too. The lack of specificity means that one can’t really have an all-round experience, right, amigo? So where are those proper nachos, tacos and salsa that isn’t jazzed up ketchup? Here are a few places which get their guacamole, spicy beans and cilantro rice just right.
Let's Nacho With Some Taco: Say Hola To These Mexican Food Joints In Town
Chinita
We have already raved about Chinita here. Braised pork tacos or juicy prawn versions, interesting vegetarian options such as beans and cheese, roasted zucchini and corn, and spinach and caramelised onions are all different vegetarian fillings. They even have a pretty legit Mole sauce! They have an outlet, much more spacious one, in Koramangala as well.
Must Try: Carnitas Tacos, Chinita Salad, Mole and Chocolate Chilli Cake
Sanchez Taqueria And Cantina
Want genuine Mexican food with a feel-good ambience ? Try Sanchez Taqueria And Cantina in Indiranagar with its authentic Mexican food including our favourite chimichangas, nachos, tacos, enchiladas. A must-try is their chicken enchiladas, tacos and nachos. Do not forget their desserts, especially the Tres Leches, which is definitely one of the best available in the city. They have another outlet in UB City as well.
Must Try: Chicken Enchiladas, Tacos and Tres Leches
California Burrito
This one’s a chain and not a restaurant but California Burrito’s short and sweet menu offers nachos, tacos, salads, burritos and rice bowls as a base on which you build your meal. Take your pick from main fillings such as Barbeque, Caribbean, Spicy Chicken or Peri Peri Potato, add toppings of your choice: anything from sour cream to salsa and spicy beans. Add extras like guacamole or spicy mayo and you're good to go. There’s also quesadillas in chicken, cheese and other options.
Must Try: Burrito, Taco Squad, Cheese Tostada
San Churro Cafe
If you've had a great day at work or even otherwise, treat yourself with Churros from San Churro Cafe. Coming with choice of dips such as Nutella and Chocolate sauce, you will be left more than satisfied as the powdered sugar of the churros coats your lips. Wash it all down with their Azteca (chilli) hot chocolate that has a slight tone of spice blanketed with a chocolatey flavour. You can also try their other food (not so Mexican) on offer as sides.
Must Try: Churros and Azteca hot chocolate
Pro Tip
Need to deep dive into this delicious cuisine? You could go on a taco trail and we pick Tuesday as the auspicious day. There is also the more sought after appetizer, the nacho that will have you go Let's Nacho right away. Hit these spots for the best tacos and nachos in Bangalore.
