I complain a lot about HK and one of my chief complaints is that food is overpriced for what you…read moreget and with so many damn Mexican restaurants none of them are particularly good. I would rate Taco Chaca as just okay, the tacos are pretty pricey, particularly their specialty ones because it's literally just one taco-but not as overpriced at some other places. I've had them once or twice and they're pretty good. I wouldn't have given this place further thought, but lately their carnitas burrito has had me under its spell. The burritos here are pretty good for the price and filling. Pretty tasty as well, and while the carne asada is pretty good as well the pork is super tender and easier on the wallet.

It was fun finding a taco tiny restaurant in the middle of a quite street. I had a couple of the…read morespecial tacos. Feelings were great. An east-south (I guess) fusion. But your tacos are only as good as your tortillas, and white store-bought wheat tortillas are not good enough. Weren't even warm.

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.

Post renovations, it looked more restaurant-esque, less fast food like. Chipotle was the only chain…read morethat I absolutely LOVED. And having not eaten Mexican food for a while, I had to give Cali Mex a shot. So while it was similar, there were a lot of differences. Price - much pricier here. Hong Kong! ~USD 16 equivalent here. It was about USD 9 in New York, the priciest in all of US. Guacamole - good, but not a default part of the vegetarian bowl, and hence the add-up cost. Fixings - you could choose either beans or vegetables, not both, unlike Chipotle where fajitas were always an option to be added along with the beans. I'm not sure if I could add them all. Same about salsas, not sure if I could've added them all. I went with the spiciest one, and it didn't taste that great. a bit bitter. The tomatoes didn't look the freshest. And onions - they should've known better to use red onions for the raw pico di gallo, than white ones? The topped it with sour cream. The rice was yellow, sans lemon and cilantro. The beans included black and refried. While not bad, it wasn't Chipotle! More photos and details on my blogs. Links also in profile. thevegetarianvoyager[dot]wordpress[dot]com nycbonviveur[dot]wordpress[dot]com

Huuuuuge burritos! Expect to pay over 100 for one person including drinks…read more We had two burritos, one angus steak and one pulled pork. Asked for very spicy and medium spicy, and the very spice was sort of spicy while the medium wasn't spicy at all. Drinks are authentic mexican pops and they're super good! Guava is awesome! Plenty of seating and friendly service. We missed having sauces at the table though.

I came here on a taco tuesday and excitedly ate all the tacos that I could…read more My absolute favourites were the California Veggie and Carne Asada. Normally I am hesitant with vegetarian tacos; but I guarantee you; this California Veggie taco was the BOMB. You can't go wrong with the Baja Fish or the Mango Shrimp either. My least favourite however; was the Carnitas taco; which featured a classic pork shoulder meat; but was just okay. Usually I like my pork crispy when its in a taco. This, however, tasted like a pulled pork taco. All in all; this place is definitely worth a try! Taco Tuesday special allows for half price tacos; (regular price is about 48-58HKD). I'm not sure if I would pay full price for these tacos; but taco tuesday is definitely worth it!

I came here for brunch on a Saturday and had the restaurant week lunch set. I wanted to come here…read morewhen it first opened but at that time it was too busy to get a seat. Things have changed dramatically as the restaurant is pretty empty during lunch hours. I hope this doesn't continue as I really enjoyed the food here and good Mexican food is hard to find in Hong Kong. My rating is based on: Food: 4.5 stars Atmosphere Service: 4 stars Value: 4 stars Recommendations: churros, carne asada tacos, fish tacos, Brussels sprouts The food here is very good. This is the by far the best Mexican food I have had in Hong Kong. I haven't eaten at Chino yet so I can't say definitively it's the best. I had the Brussels sprouts, kale salad, taco plate, churros and pancakes. 1The Brussels sprouts were really good. They are crispy and soft at the center. It is topped with a poached egg and carnitas. The savory sweet marinade was a nice touch and we devoured the whole plate. 2The kale salad is topped with a poached egg and the dish contains thinly sliced apple which provides a nice bit of sweetness and crunch to the salad. The sweet potato was a bit out of place but didn't take away too much from the dish. I would order this again although not as good as the Brussels sprouts. 3The taco plate is really why I wanted to come here. Tacos are a simple dish but hard to execute well and I was hoping that this would fulfill my taco cravings. The tacos here are really good. I tried the carne asada, fish, al pastor, carnitas, and shrimp. The tacos I found the best were the carne asada, and the Baja fish taco. The carnitas and al pastor were also good. The shrimp I wouldn't recommend d. The meat to tortilla ratio is quite high. I would guess about 1.5 times the norm and these will fill you up. 4The desserts we ordered were the churros and the pancakes. Both of these are really sharing size portions. The churros were amazing. They were crispy, moist on the inside. I will definitely order these the next time I come. I really didn't have room for the pancakes and these don't really make too much sense as a dessert. They were pretty good, but I was too full to enjoy these. Overall, I had a really enjoyed the food and had a good experience. Definitely will come back when I want some Mexican food.

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.

Finally back in HK and so happy that this restaurant is still here! They have the most authentic…read moreMexican food you'll find in Hong Kong...and their margaritas are hands down the best in HK! The staff is always so lovely. Having organic options for food is always a bonus. This is one of the best restaurants I can recommend for a wonderful casual easy going restaurant experience. Right next to the escalator in mid levels. Chicken tacos & mezcal margarita are my favorite thing to order. They also deliver! Love love love this place.

A little bit of Mexico Missing that "South of the border"…read morefeel? Look no further. This is the best you'll find in HK and it's actually delicious, organic and they have good guacamole! Small like everything else here but big on service portions and flavor. If yoour party is more than 4, plan ahead as it could be tough to make room. Groups of 2-4 will fit in nicley. Even if it's just you at the bar, the enviting atmosphere and worm hospitality from the staff will make you feel like you're surrounded by friends. After a few margaritas, they will be. Make you way to the top of the escalator and take a right. Xoco, a neighborhood of Mexico City, if on your left. Enjoy seating at the bar, tables and even on the front steps. Order a pitcher of margaritas along with the fresh chips with guacamole $68 and salsa while looking over the many menu options. The Chimichanga with steak for $158 was huge. I split it with Sarah S. and was full. The Carne Asada look good too but the winner at our table was the Steak Fajitas. With smiling faces, we left this cute, little and friendly place. Happy to return again. While Asia is not known for it's Mexican food, Xoco does a great job of transporting you South of the boarder. Gracias

The quesadillas at Cali-Mex SLAP. The portion is huge, so I usually split it with a coworker or…read morejust save half for another meal. You can also choose to get only half a quesadilla ($98 hkd) but it's cheaper to get a full one for $148 hkd. They have non-meat options for the quesadillas too. I actually got their fish sliders my first time here. Nice and crispy but terribly oily. I'd love to try their Mac and cheese the next time I'm back in hk! I also think their al fresco area is great considering the restaurant is near the ocean. The vibe is so chill and slow paced in this area of ktown.

Far from home recently, I found myself craving a salad for lunch. I wanted the crunch of fresh…read moreromaine, the juiciness of a ripe tomato, and any accoutrement that I could find -- olives and red onion for a Greek salad, hard boiled eggs and anchovies for a Nicoise . . . I wouldn't be picky! After striking out at my first place (they were out of salad), I happened upon Cali-Mex. Think of your typical Mexican grill in the US (Chipotle, Qdoba or Moe's) and you'll get the idea. There is an option to choose your base (taco, burrito, salad, quesadilla), too it with your choice of meat, then add any extras. I ordered a naked taco salad with original chicken. It comes with sour cream, guacamole is extra. After a brief (5 minute?) wait, my salad was ready for me to enjoy. Crunchy romaine, juicy tomatoes, and rotisseried chicken hit the spot. The flavors were milder than I expected and the sauce was sweeter than I expected, but it was a satisfying lunch nonetheless. This location has free Wi-Fi, in case you want to linger, and the staff all spoke English very well. Beers such as Corona are available a la carte. Add a slice of lime and you're miles away from ordinary!

What's a Chimichanga you ask? If you don't know the answer to that then you haven't lived. It's not…read morehard to find a good Mexican (Tex-Mex) restaurant in hong Kong, but to find one that serves chimichangas aka deep-fried burritos? Hello! Decent price on good food and drinks makes me want to come back every week! When you go, ask them again about happy hour because I heard them say it goes on until 11pm. I might have had few shots by then. It's quiet and never packed - which is good for privacy.

After the first dinner at Chino, still a bit hungry, we came to Tequila on Davis for a second…read moredinner. The tacos were probably the best I've eaten in Hong Kong to date. On the first look - the tacos looked closest to what I've eaten in HK, including the rice and beans. The taste wasn't that far off. I was elated (not because of the drinks). My vegetarian foodie buddy and I happily ate them off. I prefer the soft shell ones, she wanted the hard shell. We washed it down with another glass of margarita, though that was a bit disappointing - too sweet, and not fresh jalapenos, even though they told us they were. It was a nice evening, two vegetarian dinners, Mexican at that, chatting away and discussing the cliches about Indian men & society in general. Salud! Pictures on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager