Vatos Urban Tacos is the most popular Mexican fusion restaurant in Seoul. It is so popular, it has since opened two more locations (Garosugil in Shinsa, and Galleria Department store in Apgujeong) in addition to its flagship location in Itaewon.
It serves unique fusion dishes like Kimchi Chili, Kimchi Carnita Fries, which is french fries and fried kimchi, beef and chili sauce (an absolute must! Yes, you heard correctly... Kimchi French Fries. You will not regret it), lime shrimp carnitas, and margarita beer combos that pack a punch.
The place is always crowded especially during dinner time with tons of local Koreans as well as foreigners, so expect a wait during peak hours.
It's a worthy place to try out if you'd like taste of legit Mexican food in Seoul, a great atmosphere and some creative fusion dishes.
As an added bit of fun trivia, Vatos is very much a business vision of true entrepreneurs as it is Korea's first Kickstarter started company (kickstarter is a popular US based crowd-funding platform).
Address
181-8 Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Spicy chicken quesadillas - 11,000 Won Kimchi Carnitas Fries - 11,500 Won Marga Rita / Classic - 10,000 Won Signature - 14,000 Won Frozen Marga Ritas - 12,500 Won (Classic, Strawberry, Peach, Mango, Apple, Orange)
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Fatiya Rumi H
a bit expensive, but the place and food is nice
Jihyeon L
always crowded! here can satisfy you cuz you can just drink beer simply and also eat delicious dishes fully. when I go there I drunk cocktail with cake that I bought for my friends. I love there atmosphere! very wide and exotic. I heard their famous menu is Taco! I want to tru this also
Eun-ji L
It serves good mexican foods :D.When staying in Canada my mexican friends taught me how to drink corona deliciously, and This place serves me same taste at that time. Nice place :D