Coyote is closed. Wanchai has really changed. I can only guess that due to covid in the lockdowns,…read moreit really has driven a lot of businesses out. The area in hong kong as well is just not the same.

I am from the original West of the USA, so my bar on Mexican food might be higher than the average…read moreseniorita. Don't think by me giving this establishment a 3 that I will not be back. 3 means "the ambiance is genuinely hispanic, the tacos were great, the nachos were not so great, but we will be back to give something else on their menu aa try to truely decide." Coyote Bar screams the ambiance of mexican food. Downstairs is more of the bar scene and upstairs is a quiter option for table dining. We sat upstairs. From decor to music, it feels like a hispanic joint...for being a hispanic joint in a Chinese country! Service was quick and staff was friendly. They have an abundance of Margharita options...like 2 full pages of them. So if tequila and margharitas are your thing, this might be your place. I had a Cubre Libre instead and it was a pretty generous booze pour and glass size. We shared nachos and fish tacos. Fish tacos were fantastic...warm, great fish, light batter, good sauce, sweet and salty...they were really delicious. The nachos fell a little flat for us. It was the chip. Nachos are all about the foundational tortilla chip! The toppings were good, but it appeared that once the nachos are made, they must pop them in the oven to melt cheese and meld all the ingredients together. Subsequently, when they do that, they suck the moisture out of the chip. The chips were limp, thin and a bit dry. If they fix the quality of the chip, these would be spectacular, they would survive being in the oven part better. A great nacho chip needs to be a touch salty and bit heartier. We will go back and try maybe the burritos and/or enchiladas. There was someone at the table next to ours that ordered a salad with shrimp on top and it looked really good. We live on the other side of Hong Kong, so this will not be a regular stop for us. But if you were seeking out Mexican food, this was as authentic as I have seen yet since moving here.

Every time we are in Hong Kong it for sure is on our list of dinner options. Tequila Jacks…read moresatisfies our Mexican food cravings. Last time we were there in March 2025 a new chef was just hired from Mexico. Everything tasted more authentic. The restaurant is a little hidden but follow your directions and all will be ok. Worth the time to find.

All expectations should be checked at the door when it comes to Tequila Jack's. This is a bar that…read moreis more about fun than it is about fajitas. It is more of a bar than it is a burrito joint. Come here for the drinks or for their attempt at Latin / Mexican bar food and bring some good company to boot. This is one of those places where a good time depends on who's drinking and who's not. The place has plenty of seating on the inside and quite a section for outdoor action. Folks can smoke and drink as they please outside with no problems. On the inside they have TVs galore, usually broadcasting Mexican soccer / futbol games. The staff is not pretentious and they have provided good service each time I'm here. Don't be nervous about trying to say the words on the menu, chances are the nearly app Nepalese staff might have trouble saying it too. Let's one thing straight: the "Mexican" food here is close to an abomination. Anyone coming here to get their fix of sopa tortilla or the next great mole poblano will be sorry they did. The bar is stacked with versions of bar friendly Mex, which includes nachos, quesadillas, and tacos. Most of the aforementioned is incredibly mediocre, but being that HK is not blessed with quality Mexican fare, the food at Tequila Jack's is hardly a surprise. Do however, indulge on their themed nights. On Saturday nights for example, is steak night for $108 each. It is a 10oz steak with some fixins like fries, veggies, and corn on the cob. I'm usually not terribly crazy about cheap steak but theirs is a slight exception. My steak has been cooked perfectly each time and the marbling / fat actually melts in your mouth. I have been here since the prices were $90 and the steak has been one of the only highlights food wise. On the drink front, they have a legit array of Mexican beers along with a stellar selection of tequila. It's probably the most abundant collection of tequila I've seen in the hood. The prices per shot aren't cheap ($140?) but if money doesn't matter as much the drunks are in their own league at TJ's. Lastly, if you're sitting outside at night: Watch out for our furry friends running around. They have caused quite a stir in the past. And *do not* feed them.

Try as I might, I can't bring myself to like Cali-Mex. Three meals at two locations and I always…read moreend up feeling a bit off afterwards. Having tried the chicken and pork in both taco and salad form, neither left me overly impressed. And while I can't quite put my finger on what it is, there seems to be something about the flavour of the lettuce that doesn't work for me. I know others who like the place, but for me its not my cup of tea - plenty of other taco and burrito places that are superior in my opinion.

I've come here many times as you can see by my check-ins and though I may have been resistant at…read morefirst (San Francisco Mission District Mexican for life!), I've fallen somewhat hard for Cali-Mex. Out of everything Cali-Mex does, I think they do quesadillas best. Filled with chunks of white meat chicken breast, plenty of gooey cheese, a salsa of my choice (medium, please!) and then topped with sour cream and guacamole, Cali-Mex's quesadilla provides a comforting slice of the west when I need it the most. And their half-sized portion is perfect for one person, trust me. If you're like me and prefer to conclude your meal with a sweet, try the churros with caramel or chocolate sauce. By no means is this low-cal, but if you're going to indulge do it right. Right? Cali-Mex's website and new app make it easy to get your Mexican graving satisfied no matter where you live on HK island. And better to order directly through them instead of FoodPanda as Cali-Mex doesn't charge a service fee... who doesn't like saving a bit dough?

Talk about food bringing people together! I went to Brickhouse with a girl who found my blog a…read morecouple of weeks back.  It was so nice to meet someone who loves food as much as I do, who looked up the menu in advance and knew exactly what to order. I do that all the time!  Brickhouse restored some faith that Hong Kong has some decent Mexican food to offer. New York is my yardstick for comparison.  The place is quite lively, more to hangout with friends than family. Tucked in an alley in Lan Kwai Fung or LKF, it's open for dinners through later in the nights. Loud music, colourful yet rustic decor.  I was disappointed with my drinks that were very watered down. I don't know what's with these places charging generously for measly spiked drinks.   I'd gotten the Carlito's Mezcal which had passionfruit, lime and smoked grapefruit. I did enjoy that smokiness. The Diabla 2.0 with vodka, raspberry, tamarind and habanero failed on the taste as well as the liquor content. It might as well have been a bland mocktail.  We got the Mexican street-style corn and nachos to share. The corn was good - your usual Mexican corn on the cob with anejo butter, spiced mayo and parmesan.  The nachos were corn chips topped with vegetarian chili con carne (the carrots caught my attention) and the usual fixings of guac, sour cream, cheese, onions and cilantro. While they were good, I'm not sure if that HKD 165 price tag was justified. It could've done with more toppings and bigger portion size? I don't know.  I'm still to come to terms with the HK prices. Beet fries on the menu caught our attention but we saved it for another day.  Photos on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager

Very nice "hole in the wall" location in Central. Couple buddies and I hit it up for a round of…read moredrinks and the vibes were pretty chill - it wasn't super crowded although it might've been because France was thrashing Argentina and folks were watching at another joint. Drinks were OK and the DJ honestly pretty great. Any DJ that spams Drake is OK in my book. Art on the walls in the place is gorgeous as well. A complaint, if any, is that the music was a bit loud. Would definitely come again - and I'm a fan of their salt rims!

I grew up a California boy, which means Mexican food was a part of my everyday life. In fact it's a…read moretop-3 favorite cuisine for me. Now I live in Boston where Mexican food is literally a joke. So imagine my surprise when I tried Mexican food at Caliente in HK (TST) and it's actually better than most of Boston's Mexican options?!? Let me get the negatives out of the way first. I was disappointed in the burrito. It was bland, beans were hard and undercooked (why were both refried beans and black beans in my burrito in the first place?), and many of the ingredients that should normally be standard inside the burrito were of extra cost as a side item (really, salsa is extra for a burrito?). That said - everything else was amazing! The high notes: The grilled corn on the cob! OMG Fantastic! The tacos were delicious. We ordered the 5-set, and picked one of each - pork, beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish. I can definitely say you can do without the seafood varieties, they were overcooked but edible since the flavors were incredible. Pork shined the brightest. I will say their soft taco shells (a true Mexican no-no) were likely not made in-house, they were a bit more chewy than one would hope... but it's easily forgivable. On the other hand, the free chips and salsa that started the meal were likely in-house made, and delicious top-to-bottom. I especially liked how fresh their salsa tasted. The margaritas were also sweet and tasty. I think I preferred the traditional lime over the guava, mango and wild fruit options. All could have used a bit more tequila (or maybe I'm just a lush), but then again it was happy hour so I can't complain. The best item on their menu might be... drumroll please... their nachos‽ Yes, the most non-Mexican item was also their most spectacular. How the heck did they manage to get a little of every topping onto every chip? That feat of perfection is a rarity in the USA, and it actually makes a big difference. Now keep in mind, nachos are a staple on every bar/pub menu across America, so one would more likely call it Tex-Mex than Mexican. But who cares, it was freakin' delicious at Caliente!!! I'll be back for sure. A class-act Mexican establishment in the heart of TST.

I've been searching a long time, but so far this is overall the best Mexican I've had in HK…read more Received the tip from another yelp review, but was a bit skeptical (as I always am when it comes to claims of good Mexican food in HK), but especially given the location in Knutsford terrace, which I usually associate with drink spots and mediocre-at-best Western food. The Nachos were definitely the highlight (I know, not the most authentic Mexican dish). But they really pay attention to the detail with the massive mound of nachos: every single chip was at least partially covered in melted cheese and had easy access to the other toppings. This means the cheese and toppings were not just sprinkled on top, but added layer by layer. I'm not sure if I found even a couple of naked chips. Not often over in this area, but will make it a point to visit for that next craving for Mexican food.

The only Mexican joint I found in Hong Kong to fulfill my burrito crave during a short stay. Super…read moreover priced comparing to Chipotle or Moe's in the states. One chicken burrito rice bowl with guac added came out to be $96 and a soda is $28. And the quality was only acceptable. I wouldn't say it disappointed me but they can definitely do better on the chicken!

My office used to be a five minute walk from this location. I was a little skeptical at first but…read moreI had been craving a burrito coming from Arizona. Knowing this wouldn't be an authentic street food style Mexican cart burrito, I placed my expectations closer to a Chipotle. And basically if a bunch of Chinese So-cal surfing ninjas wanted to leave Venice Beach and start up a chain in Hong Kong selling burritos, this would be the place to get the spicy burrito fix for a global appetite. In the end, I ended up eating here at least twice a week for a year. Best ever fast food burrito chain in Central area.

This is kind of a partial review since I only ate two things and had two drinks…read more Awesome: Las Mujeres - a coconut concoction that was crazy delicious. The quesadilla with pork and chorizo (they never thought of that combo before and wanted to try it as well) it was jammed with meat and tasted awesome! I wish there had been more cheese but it was not a big deal. Meh: Guava margarita packed any punch or flavor, you can skip this one. The papas con carne (fries with meat) was fine but this could easily be made better. Service was great, music was Latin, and even though it's small it has a good ambiance. I will be back!

Reserving five stars because I will need to return and order food. My friend had the tacos and they…read morelooked delicious, though, but she is a Kiwi and I think as a Californian, I have a lot more authority in this area. We stopped here, oddly enough, to get some happy hour wines as liquid courage before a bikini wax (have I said too much?). The service was friendly, quick, prices decent, good ambiance. I know I will return, soon, and give you the honest update. My first stop - guacamole.

While browsing the web for Mamasita's menu, I stumbled upon the website of Mamacita's, a small…read morechain of restaurants based in Texas. Whilst browsing that menu, I found myself yearning for the good / cheap Tex-Mex restaurants that are popular across the United States. It's the food that most American's think of when they think of Mexican (even though it's not even close to the real thing). At Mamacita's (TX), tacos come three to an order and are served with refried beans and rice and costs $9.99 USD (roughly 77 HKD) At Mamasita's (HK), a single beef cheek taco costs $68 HKD. It's piteously small and outrageously expensive for such a dear portion of food. But then again this is the restaurant that charges $78 for chips and salsa whereas most restaurants would provide this free of charge. Beyond the taco, the food is uninspiring and at times, flat out terrible. Mushroom quesadillas ($108), while mushy and bland, were inoffensive and unmemorably ho-hum. The same went for a medley of corn, bell pepper and zucchini which is listed as a side ($38), served from a kitchen that is obviously apathetic at veg cookery. However the food went from uninspiring to flat out terrible with the Birria ($238), which is typically a rich dish of lovingly braised goat in a fiery and complex mole-like gravy. At Mamasita's (HK), 5 graying tough-as-bullets hunks of lamb sit in a thin soup redolent of Campbell's tomato soup. In fact I could probably do just as well to buy some discounted lamb meat and boil it up with a can of Campbell's and call it at a day for less than 25 HKD. The service is clumsy and the food comes out in a puzzling progression... the veg side comes out first (probably because it's sat wilting in a warming bin), then a taco, then the birria, then another taco, and finally the quesadilla (perhaps because its the only thing cooked to order?). A single star has been added because the hot sauce is one of the best restaurant hot sauces I have tasted in Hong Kong. In concept, execution, and value, Mamacita's fails in every way. I would take a cheap Tex-Mex chain over this shite any day of the week.

Cuban and Mexican street food?! Hell ya, much needed in HK and this place does it well. Everything…read morewas delicious. Lunch set was reasonably priced as it includes a started and a main (although a bit on the smaller side). Will def be back

I found The Ale Project after researching if Hong Kong had any Mikkeller tap rooms, and although…read morethey didn't, it looked like a Mikkeller run club had stopped by here before! That told me enough to at least visit TAP and check things out. Definitely the vibe I was hoping for, with a variety of draft beers available for a multitude of palates. I love how there's a food menu here too so you can snack while drinking! We tried a few beers, but the ones that stood out were the Honey Longan Lager and a sour Lingonberry Soursop Ale! The flavor combinations were great, and also unique finds you couldn't get at other shops! We ordered some food to eat as well - the garlic fries were VERY garlic-y, and we also got the lap cheung spread on bread. Think of pate but made with lap cheung! Super unique find as well. If you're into craft beers, then absolutely stop in The Ale Project if you're in the area!

Who doesn't love a good draft beer? Unfortunately, in many Asian countries, breweries and places…read morethat serve real draft beer can be hard to find. So when I stumbled across one (the Ale Project) in the middle of Mong Kok a couple of weeks ago, it felt like striking gold. The place had a great vibe, the beer was excellent, and it was full of friendly people just enjoying the afternoon. A perfect little discovery in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Kowloon, Hong Kong.