10 popular Mexican joints in Mumbai city

When you get served large batter fried Chilies stuffed with cheese or meat (Chilies Renellos, a Mexican favorite) for main course, either you are in Mexico or relishing food at a Mexican restaurant. This zesty cuisine is a fiesta of flavours and favors native ingredients like corn, beans and chili peppers along with Spanish influences like variety of lean meats, cheese and fresh herbs. The Mexicans love dishes made in robust sauces and add salsa or a pickled chili on the side in absence of it. If your tongue can take a little heat we urge you to try this amazing cuisine and calm your taste buds with a chilled margarita or in hand. 

But where do I find a good Mexican restaurant in Mumbai? Do not worry. Sit back and relax as Wicked Spoon Confessions lists 10 popular Mexican joints in Mumbai city. Let us take you in the world of Mexican food that is as diverse as Indian cuisine and equally delicious. As they say in Spanish… “Buen Provecho”

1. Sancho’s - Located at Khar, Sancho’s is spacious with neatly divided air-conditioned indoor area and al-fresco area. The bar serves a variety of cocktails, tequila, mocktails but our favorite is Michelada (a popular Mexican beer cocktail) The kitchen that serves Tex-Mex cuisine is equally good. The décor is authentic and the restaurant gets pretty full on weekends. A lazy Sunday Mexican brunch anyone?
   Call # 022-67094455
   
2. Starboard at Taj Mahal Palace - Step into a luxurious and stylish lounge at Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Colaba to dig into authentic Mexican cuisine. Impeccable service, good music and events justify the high priced menu that boasts of the best margaritas in town.
   Call # 022-66653366
   
3. Hard Rock Café - Hard Rock Café impresses you with live music & performances, DJ nights, Happy Hours, menu specials and ladies nights. Want more? The impromptu song and dance routine by the staff to the heady tune of “Its fun to stay at the Y-M-C-A” is a knockout. This Rock n roll themed restaurant can be visited for a corporate lunch or a fun night with friends to gorge on legendary burgers, nachos, grilled quesadillas with loads of guacamole…. the menu is endless. The décor is amazing and one can buy a souvenir to take home some memories…tempting enough? Hop on to the Worli or Andheri outlet.
   Call# 022 2438288 (Worli Outlet)
   
4. TGI Fridays - What if someone told you “In here, It’s always a Friday” ?? Well, step into one of the spacious TGI Fridays outlets to enjoy a relaxed meal in casual atmosphere. The menu boasts of Tex-Mex favorites and the bar serves good cocktails, mocktails, beer and domestic and international liquors to make the Friday spirit magically re appear on a weekday. Try the Long Island Ice Tea pitcher and thank us later.
   Call# 022 67032063 (Andheri Outlet) 
   
5. Chilis - If you enjoy bright interiors, loud music and continuous banter…head to Chilis. Step in and you shall find youngsters cheering for their favorite sports team or bunch of friends enjoying happy hours. The portions are huge and the menu big, so take your time to choose. Call # 022-67419003
   
6. Sammy Sosa - Notable beer list, server donning Cowboy hats, bright interiors and dedicated Tex-Mex menu boasting delectable tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas and mains like “Chicken Ranchero” will make you dodge the heavy Andheri traffic to reach Sammy Sosa. The long wait for tables on the weekends can be a letdown but the good food will surely put you in a good mood.
   Call # 022 6527822
   
7. Quattro Ristorante - “Chilies Renellos”, the dish we spoke about earlier, is a must try at Quattro Ristorante, one of Mumbai’s only vegetarian restaurant. The menu is split equally between Italian and Mexican fare but we have tried more of Mexican dishes here. One of the few only vegetarian restaurant in the city that also pleases with molecular gastronomy. Visit the Lower Parel or the Ghatkopar outlet as per choice.
   Call # 022 22833558
   
8. Taco Bell - This fast growing Mexican Fast food chain satiates your cravings with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more…but digging into the seven layer chicken burrito is what we love.  The outlets are cheery but housed mostly in malls. The counter staff is friendly and the prices will make you break into dance routine. Just head to Oberoi, R City or Viviana Mall.
   
9.  Loco Chino - If you want to eat your heart out head to Loco Chino tucked away in two busy lanes in Bandra or Peddar road. Fuss free interiors, simple cutlery and reasonable prices works in the favor of this Tex-mex eatery. Try some desserts while you are at it. Choosing between churros or Tres Leches might prove difficult.
   Call # 022 65006545
   
10. Pot Pourri - Tucked away in Inorbit mall at Navi Mumbai, Pot Pourri soothes post shopping hunger pangs with its Mexican nachos, Tacos, Enchiladas and more. The restaurant serves International favorites too. The lunch buffet across the week is a good value for money option to try a variety of dishes.
    Call# 022 27810548

So where do you go to have your fill of sumptuous Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos and fajitas??  What are your Mexican favorites?  When we sit down to relish Mexican food, we just can’t stop…. what about you?