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SpicySteve · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Location: Seoul

I just posted a reply to another post about a new mexican restaurant that opened downtown...i want to simply give everyone that didn't read the other thread the heads up.

I'm from San Diego, and used to great mex food. I've been all around Seoul, from Taco Chili Chili to Choi's Tacos...chock up Panchos, Dos Tacos, and now On the Border...i'd have to say that this new place is my favorite of the bunch--by far.

Great Carne Asada Tacos...Big burritos, fantastic salsa and guac...

And all VERY AFFORDABLE. Tacos are 3,800/each...burritos are 6,800 each.

The place is PACKED at lunch. It's doing some great biz....if anyone is from the US, think Chipotle....similar concept and menu.

The name of the place is called Tomatillo: The Taco Place
i think the website is www.tomatillo.co.kr

You can find it outside of exit 6 at jongak station(line 1) right next to Au Bon Pain...

Enjoy!

DCJames · Joined: 27 Jul 2006

I'll give it a shot. It couldn't be any worse than what they pass off a Mexican food over here. Rolling Eyes

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

Thanks for the tip, OP. Those of us from states with large spanish-speaking populations should be more knowledgable about Tex-mex.
Wink

I actually had someone, on this board, insist that the best Mexican food comes from England. Whatever.

Moonshield · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Location: The Pimp is back

Spicy Steve...now thats a damn fine screen name if I says so myself. Just how spicy are you...I have to wonder. Your name kicks ass bro.

wylies99 · Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!

3,800 is STILL a lot for a taco. How big are they?

SpicySteve · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Location: Seoul

The place isn't necessarily cheap, but cheaper and better quality than other options. 2 tacos usually fills me up--they really pile on the meat.

If you're thinking about the taco trucks in LA where you can get 3 tacos for like 1.50...this ain't it.

I'm actually on my way over there right now to grab one of their big burritos...having it next to my building is definitely a perk.

Pooty · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Location: Ela stin agalia mou

I could really go for a carne asada today. Think I'll mosey on down there after work and have me one of those badboys!

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

I ate there tonight. It's definitely good. Is it better than On The Border? No way.

But it's cheaper. 6,800 for a burrito, or 7,300 for the Carne Asada steak burrito. Add chips, salsa, rice and beans for 2,000 more. That's a total of 8,000 (or 8,500) for what costs you 15,000 or so at On The Border.

Given the good quality, good price and central Jongno location, I'll be there quite a bit.

bangbayed · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Location: Seoul

Not a lot going on on that website linked to above. How are they compared to Dos Tacos or Chili Chili in HBC?

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:46 am Post subject:

downtown Busan? downtown Gwangju? ... oh... downtown Seoul Rolling Eyes

don't assume most people think of Seoul automatically especially since THE MAJORITY of ESL teachers in Korea do not live in Seoul, most Canadians do not live in Toronto, most Americans don't live in New York, etc.

seriously

go to Dave's Seoul forum to assume that

(a pet peeve)

PeteJB · Joined: 06 Jul 2007

The title of this thread includes 'Jonggak station' in it. Rolling Eyes

Pooty · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Location: Ela stin agalia mou

That was truly the best taco I've had in a looooooong time. Chiptoles was a good comparison. The guy is really good at what he does. Five stars - best TexMex food I've ever had in Korea.

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VanIslander · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:46 am Post subject:

Papa Smurf · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: Seoul