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.

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!

From visiting government offices to lawyer and solicitors to shop around for a reasonably priced…read morenotary all morning, I came to Verde Mar for lunch. Good Mexican food in Hong Kong is yet a hidden for me, in Hong Kong. And that one disinterested server didn't make it all the more experiential here. I got a lunch set that comes with rice + beans. I was making sure the enchiladas were vegetarian but that server wasn't sure and was so disappointed when I asked her to confirm with the kitchen if it was completely vegetarian - no animal stocks or fats or the likes. The faces these people make makes me wonder why do they take people facing roles? It was noon. I was the only guest in the restaurant that far. Was she tired, having a bad or sad day or just plain indifferent? After confirming with who looked like the supervising server that it would be vegetarian, and asking her to skip the cheese, I did order the enchilada lunch set. At least, she bothered to make eye contact, was a bit more interested. And much to my dismay, it came out looking as depressing as that server. My vegetarian enchiladas were stuffed with refried beans, and served with a side of refried beans and rice. There wasn't enough of the tomato salsa / sauce that is so typical of enchialadas that I've eaten so far. And you know those onions that are sitting there, cut for a while and how they smell - they put those inside in the enchiladas along with the refried beans. Wonder why they didn't think of adding some vegetables. Basic peppers and tomatoes. What about cilantro? The two salsas that were served with the meal were nice. Undersalted, but good. The chips were oil-drenched. Hello good Mexican food in Hong Kong, where are you? I think ordering a margarita there would've done me some good. Because then I might not have cared as much about all this - and that I didn't receive a bye or an acknowledgement while leaving. Such a shame, because the look and feel of the place was more inviting than the people there. More details on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager

It's a cute location for such green and red Mexican elements to add on to this area which already…read morefilled with tapas spots. Chose cheese fundio over nacho and tacos. When the cheese first served, it was melting, delight and perfect with minced meat. Still, it turnt cold and dry in a short time. Adding some heater should help this dish. Then we got their steak. They forgot the tortilla bread. We asked for medium and it just tastes so dry. The sauce and salsa is good. But sorry this dish does not match expectation. Finally the churros my all time favourite for dessert. The churros is fried well and cinnamon flavour is balanced. But the dip is not sticky nor sweet enough.

The Bottom Line: Surprisingly good Mexican, with good portions and decent service…read more Try: Chicken Chimichangas Margarita Pro: The food is solid, and they give you a more than generous portion of chicken in the chimichanga. When we could catch them, the service was friendly. Con: Worryingly, after a few hours, I did have an upset stomach, but I don't know if that was the quality of the food, or simply the amount of food paired with a boat ride, but keep it in mind. The staff was also occasionally difficult to get ahold of.

This place is related to the one in Wan Chai. Food is very average and does its job if you are in…read morethe area and don't want to go far to cure your Mexican craving. Service is below average and can be challenging at times to find a waitstaff. It's very evident that the staff doesn't care or lacks the proper training for hospitality. Ordered the 2 margaritas and a so called "big" burrito. No sure what makes it so "big". First came the burrito followed by the margarita 1/2 way through the meal. Not sure how this happened. Next up was the Coyote nachos and wanted to try since this was highlighted on the menu. Overall, I would try other places near by before returning again

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

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

After living in mainland China and not having access to Mexican food, this was a great stop. There…read moreare lots of options for vegetarians to make anything veggie: chimichangas, burritos, fajitas, etc. The veggie chimis were delicious, but did not have beans inside. They were mainly zucchini & cheese, but still very good. The chips and guacamole were great. With the chimis came black beans & rice, also good. Not so great was the ONE HOUR wait for takeaway (although it was Valentine's Day.) All in all, not cheap (plan on HKD$150/chimichanga or burrito) & about $65 for chips & guacamole, but hit the spot!

The seedier Lockhart Road gets, the more surprised I am to find places like Agave right in the…read morethick of it all. Despite it's wannabe Mexican flair, Agave is more of a place to knock back a few margaritas and tequila shots than it is a place for chocolate-y mole and handmade tortillas. The food doesn't win here, but it is one of the only places in Hong Kong that showcases excellent Spanish live music. For anyone who has been to their sister location in Central (https://www.yelp.com/biz/agave-tequila-y-comida-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF-2), the Wanchai Agave feels remarkably different. Seedier than its LKF location, it is perched above ground with an open patio to people watch while sipping a drink. When it comes to the food, my inner Mexican self is not terribly impressed with the greasy execution and inflated pricetag. Much of the food is either over salted or over cheesed. The menu is comprised of mainly quesadillas, nachos, ensaladas, enchiladas, antojito appetizers, burritos, tacos and fajitas. There are also some classic items like cochinita pibil ($158HKD), chilaquiles de res ($118HKD). And there's even a few options for molcajetes (think Mexican bibimbap wtih stone bowls), which range from $150-220HKD. My sad enchiladas rojas ($164HKD) was drowned in sauce and caked in ranchero cheese. There wasn't much meat inside the tortillas, and even the accompanying rice and beans were skimpy portion wise. Even the tacos ($138-168 for 4) were teeny tiny, but loaded with salsa and fixins. At about $4-5 USD each, I was more disappointed at how bland my pork and chicken tacos were. Even the ground chorizo quesadilla ($128) was a blanket of wet cheese and grease. The bar is prominent and loaded with various tequilas and mezcals. Shots anyone? (The answer is always "Si.") The selection is pretty impressive, with slightly more obscure brands like El Tesoro ($98HKD) and Correlejo ($98HKD). All shots range from $68-428HKD, which is no joke price wise. Drastically cheaper are their other spirits in the house, which get even cheaper during their happy hour. One of their major highlights is Chris Polanco, their main squeeze for the live music. The man knows how to work a crowd and sings a hell of a rendition of all sorts of Mexican songs. It's easy to sit at the bar, rock a drink of some kind and just let Chris do his thing on the guitar.

Since moving to China, finding other types of cuisine in our local area is tough. So when we…read morevisiting HK for the weekend we were told to visit Agave. All four of us LOVE Mexican food. While it may not be the traditional flavors of Oaxaca or whatever, as a Tex-Mex place it cannot be beat! We've had other attempts at Mexican in China but they always lack the flavor and depth of the stuff back home. So when we came here we had limited expectations. Honestly, my quesadillas were amazing! The ground chorizo was my favorite because it was so damn tasty! The enchiladas were great and our friends really enjoyed their vegetarian fare. The quest fundidio was a favorite of all four of us. They have good margaritas and the decor takes you back home even if it's just for a couple hours. The service was good although my attempt at having two meats in my quesadilla was translated into two different ones. I can't complain because I was really hungry and they were both delicious. It is pricey since it's in HK and the area is populated by brothels. However, just take an Uber to and from and you will not be disappointed.

First time trying an Impossible Meat burrito. It's just ok. The medium spicy is not spicy at all…read more There's vegan cheese, but the whole burrito is quite dry. Does not compare to authentic Cali-Mex food in California. Lots of seating upstairs and WiFi is quite good, didn't notice any power sockets. Service is friendly and pleasant.

They say that they make fresh corn tortillas, so I had to give it a try. But the fillings were just…read moreok...