Best Mexican Restaurant Bangkok: 2026 Taco Guide
For a long time, searching for the best Mexican restaurant in Bangkok meant settling for soggy nachos and ketchup-based salsa. Those dark days are over.
A wave of obsessed chefs has imported proper chilies, built nixtamalization machines, and turned Bangkok into a legitimate taco destination. This is the 2026 Guide to Bangkok’s Best Mexican.
Top Picks
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The Legend
La Monita – Phloen ChitThe OG Cali-Mex spot. Buzzing energy and a legendary salsa bar.
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The Cool Kid
Cholos – AsokeLA-style street tacos. The Birria here is rich, messy, and essential.
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The Authentic One
The Missing Burro – Thong LorAuthentic Yucatan flavors served in a secret shipping container garden.
Quick Links
La Monita Taqueria Phloen Chit (Mahatun Plaza)
La Monita changed the game. Located right next to the Phloen Chit BTS, it's colorful, loud, and smells like sizzling onions. They are famous for the "Cali-Mex" style—big burritos, cheesy quesadillas, and a salsa bar that lets you control the heat.
Best For: A loud, fun lunch or starting a big night out.
Order This: The California Burrito (it’s massive).
Where: Mahatun Plaza (Phloen Chit)
Cholos BKK Asoke (Sukhumvit 12)
Cholos brought the Birria Taco trend to Bangkok. Slow-cooked beef folded into a tortilla, dipped in beef fat, and grilled until crispy. It’s casual, messy, and incredibly rich. You don’t come here for a salad.
Best For: A quick, high-calorie hit in the Asoke area.
Order This: Beef Birria Tacos with the Consommé for dipping.
Where: Sukhumvit Soi 12
The Missing Burro Thong Lor Soi 7
Owned by two Mexican brothers, this spot focuses on Yucatan cuisine. No Tex-Mex here; just slow-roasted pork (Cochinita Pibil) and incredible heritage salsas. The venue is a shipping container set in a peaceful garden—it feels like a secret backyard party.
Best For: Authentic flavours and outdoor dining in Thong Lor.
Order This: Carnitas Michoacan and a Michelada.
Where: Thong Lor Soi 7
Slanted Taco Asoke (Sukhumvit 23)
Slanted Taco brings Miami-style vibes to Soi 23. It’s colorful, loud, and known for massive portions and deadly margaritas. The "Taco Tuesday" deal is a local favorite for a noisy, high-energy dinner.
Best For: Happy hour drinks and big group celebrations.
Order This: The Macho Nachos and a Frozen Margarita.
Where: Sukhumvit Soi 23
Charley Brown's Sukhumvit Soi 19
Bangkok's oldest Mexican restaurant, serving since 1992. It is unpretentious, reliable Tex-Mex comfort food. If you want strong margaritas and sizzling fajitas without the high-end fuss, this is your expat sanctuary.
Best For: Cheap margaritas and nostalgic, old-school Tex-Mex.
Order This: The Chicken Chimichanga.
Where: Sukhumvit Soi 19
Mexicano Sukhumvit 18 (Rembrandt)
The "Grandfather" of authentic Mexican dining here. Located inside the Rembrandt Hotel, it features live Latin music and tableside guacamole. It’s festive, family-friendly, and the portions are borderline aggressive.
Best For: Big birthdays, live music, and family dinners.
Order This: The El Gigante (massive kebab) and fresh Guacamole.
Where: Sukhumvit 18
The Taco Navigator Quick Decision Guide
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Want Cali-Mex & big energy?
Pick La Monita. -
Want the best Birria in town?
Pick Cholos. -
Want authentic Yucatan heritage?
Pick The Missing Burro. -
Want old-school Tex-Mex?
Pick Charley Brown's.
FAQ Tacos & Tequila
Is the food actually spicy?
Manageable. Places like La Monita have salsa bars so you control the heat. Mexican spice is often smokier and deeper than the sharp Thai chili sting.
Do I need to book?
For La Monita at lunch and The Missing Burro on weekends, yes. They both fill up fast with loyal crowds.
Photography courtesy of La Monita Taqueria and Cholos BKK.
