Back with a vengeance is Señor Taco, which has reopened right in the heart of Clarke Quay and is shaking things up (literally). 

Aside from their irresistible tacos, this taqueria comes to life every night with their own Latin band, dance workshops and free-flow cocktails on specific days.

Ditch the fork and knives as it’s going to be a messy (but tasty) experience. 

You definitely won’t have any problems finding this eatery as their alfresco area is decorated with the signature red-and-white style of taquerias, featuring a huge “Señor Taco” sign — super retro and quirky. 

Find yourself unconsciously swaying to the Latin music blasting out loud, creating a lively ambience that immediately made me start craving tacos. 

However, if you do choose to sit outside, be prepared to dine at the high tables with bar stools.

At least, it makes a great photo spot for the ‘gram.

Who knows, you might even get to watch your tacos being personally prepared by the chef. 

Otherwise, head indoors towards the booth seating tucked away in a corner — adorned with green tapestry and red fringe pendant lights — for a cosy ambience. 

With over two hundred labels and small batch hand-crafted agave cocktails, it’s only right to start off your night at the bar. 

I mean, look at their stunning array of mezcal!

We went for the frozen cocktail, Passion Fruit Caipirinha (S$21) which was a tad strong for me but I can foresee it being a favourite for people who enjoy drinking. 

I personally, however, preferred the Jarrito (S$21) that had the right balance of Tequila and grapefruit soda, lined with salt, tajin and chamoy on the rim. 

Asides that, there’s also free-flow alcohol for ladies from 5.30pm—8.30pm every Wednesday for selected drinks.

You know where to go if you’re looking for a fun girls night out. 

For starters, we were recommended the Aguachile Ceviche (S$24) that comprises tortilla chips and a generous portion of black prawns cold-cooked in a spicy chilli-lime juice marinade with sliced cucumbers and red onions.

With how meat-forward the mains were going to be, this was a refreshingly light and clean combo.

You can’t say that you went to a Mexican restaurant without ordering Guacamole & Chips (SS14). 

Pair it with the guacamole dip that had a nutty, buttery taste and slight heat from the serrano peppers.

Once you start snacking on these tortilla chips, it’s seriously hard to stop.

As for the mains, I was most excited for the tacos, especially the Crunchy Fish (S$17 for 2pcs) with stir-fried cod fish. 

However, we felt that the breading of the fish could’ve been slightly more seasoned. 

Nevertheless, the combination of the sour cream and Cholula (hot sauce), alongside fresh mixed cabbage, lettuce and the extra crispy deep-fried tortilla made up for it. 

What really took me by surprise was the Birria (S$28) that were highly raved about at the eatery. 

Stuffed with 48-hours slow cooked lamb, the meat was surprisingly tender and oh-so-flavorful, especially with the ooey gooey mozzarella cheese — no gamey taste whatsoever. 

If that isn’t enough, it even came with a side of savoury dipping sauce that was evenly spiced and bursting with flavours. 

Now, I see why it has become the top seller at Señor Taco. 

Another one of their popular dishes was the Torta De Milanesa (S$24) with a thick slab of breaded beef steak and grilled cheese sandwiched in between lightly toasted Mexican torta bread. 

With the addition of juicy tomatoes and avocados, it brought out the smoky flavour of the beef even more.  

Desserts anyone? 

We ended off the extremely filling meal with some homemade Churros (S$14) coated in cinnamon sugar and Mexican chocolate fudge sauce. 

The dough was freshly fried and fluffy without being too oily, making it so satisfying to bite into the crispy ridges. 

However, I felt that the highlight of this meal was definitely the Chamoyada (S$15). Think of it as a mango sorbet with chunks of fresh mango, topped with tajin chilli powder and Chamoy (Mexican savoury sauce) drizzle. 

Don’t let the chilli intimidate you as it was simultaneously sweet, salty, tangy with a slight tinge of spice.  Surprisingly, I enjoyed this more than the churros because it was refreshing and completely melted in my  mouth. 

Get the homemade Mezcal Gummies (S$5 per pc, S$9 for two) coated with chilli salt if you’re stuffed but still want something sweet. 

What’s a Mexican diner without any music, am I right? 

The taqueria truly came to life at night with their live band featuring Reggaeton, Mariachi, Latin Pop music and many more. 

To capture the true spirit of Mexican festivities, they also have dance workshops like Bachata and Salsa, led by Singapore’s top dance instructors — the place was practically buzzing with entertainment.

Best of all, Señor Taco opens way past midnight everyday so you get to indulge in authentic Mexican food with good vibes all night long leaving you with a full belly and heart.

Hurry down before the queues get  too long! 

Reservations can be made here. 

Señor Taco
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Block 3C, #01-09A River Valley Road Singapore 179022
5.30am–1am (Sun & Mon), 5.30pm–2am (Tue to Thu), 5.30am–3am (Fri & Sat)

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And honestly, it’s quite a hearty and satisfying genre of food that many people don’t taco bout enough. Remember how much you enjoyed stuffing your face with one of those thicc burritos from Stuff’d? There’s more where that came from.

No VTL, no problem — here are some of the vibrant spots in Singapore where you can head for a night out that will blossom into a fiesta of authentic Mexican grub like cheesy quesadillas, sauce-leaking tacos, and creamy guacamole.

Super Loco Customs House

Probably the Mexican restaurant with the best view in Singapore, Super Loco at Customs House lets you indulge in an intoxicating view of MBS and the skyline while you munch down on some of their signatures such as the soft and fresh Baja Fish Tacos (S$11) and cheese-loaded Quesadillas (from S$12).

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???? 60 Robertson Quay, #01-13 The Quayside, Singapore 238252
????️ 11:30am–10:30am (Mon to Fri), 9am–10:30pm (Sat to Sun)

Papi’s Tacos

When you ask around for the most authentic Mexican taqueria experience in Singapore, Papi’s Tacos would probably be one of the first few mentioned. This charming hole-in-the-wall probably provides not just some of the most delightfully juicy Pulled Pork Tacos (S$13/S$18) or Beef Brisket Tacos (S$15/S$20), but also the most chill vibes in town.

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???? 39 Seah St, #01-01, Singapore 188395
????️ 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9:30pm (Daily)

Alegria

Alegria is an exciting new restaurant that showcases inspired Latin flavours on the menu. It’s not just Mexican flavours either — you’d find a charming mix of international flavours used in tacos such as the Koreana (S$10) that are spruced up with spice in the form of kimchi and ssamjang aioli, as well as the Sisig (S$8) which utilises the Filipino-style Pork classic. You’d also get 50% off all signature tacos on Taco Tuesdays!

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???? 18 Teck Lim Road, Singapore 088390
????️ 3pm–10:30pm (Tue to Sun)

Nixta

Enjoy your tortillas toasted to a sexy char with the most alluring perfume of smoke? Then you need to pay a visit to Nixta which churns out some amazing Queso Fundido (S$29) quesadillas and slow-cooked meat dishes such as Duck Barbacoa (S$56). But more importantly, you won’t find many better churros in Singapore than their gargantuan coiled Churros (S$18) that just explodes with flavour when coated in the glorious double-dip of decadent chocolate and caramelised goat’s milk.

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???? 116 Amoy St, Singapore 069936
????️ 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10:30pm (Mon to Wed), 12pm–10:30pm (Thu to Sun)

El Cocinero

One of the best kept secrets amongst Mexican food fans who think of their tacos and burritos as some of the most value-for-money in Singapore. They’re nacho typical steeply-priced Mexican restaurant, and you can snag some of their tacos from just S$7.50 with popular options such as decadent Pork Belly Tacos (S$8) and Lengua Tacos (S$11.80) loaded with melt-in-mouth braised beef tongue

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???? 275 Thomson Rd, #01-45 Novena Regency, Singapore 307645
????️ 10am–9pm (Tue to Sun)

Mezcla

Mezcla is an exciting new fusion concept that marries the sinful indulgence of taco with some of the most exquisite flavoursome Japanese ingredients ranging from an Unagi (S$8.50) using a Seaweed Taco to an opulent Uni & Scallop (S$12.50) that’s a medley of luxurious Grade A Uni and Plump Hokkaido Scallop. Run by the same people behind creative handroll bar Rappu and wildly popular affordable steakhouse Featherblade, you know you’re in for a fun time.

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???? 43 Craig Rd, Singapore 089681
????️ 6pm–10:30pm (Tue to Fri), 11:45am–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm (Sat to Sun)

Lil Tiger

Fitted with a disco ball and a lively tropical theme, you’d expect a night at Lil’ Tiger to be wild. While margaritas are always a staple at every Mexican restaurant, they are one of the few Mexican places in Singapore with a focused cocktail menu with favourites like the groovy The Grape Mistake (S$26). Just pair it with some cheesy Mushroom Quesadillas (S$13) or sweet Grilled Corn Elote (S$9) and it’ll be a sweet night out.

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???? 11 Unity St, #01-07, Singapore 237995
????️ 4pm–10:30pm (Wed to Sat), 11am–5pm (Sun)

Lucha Loco

While they’re a sibling of Super Loco, the 2 concepts provide wildly different Mexican dining experiences within Singapore. Tucked away in the quaint neighbourhood of Duxton, you’d find yourself spirited away to a picturesque Mexican backyard fiesta where you can bask in the vibrance of the lush greens, fairy lights, and coloured flags over a glass of Margarita (from S$16) and some sinful Guacamole (S$6) and Corn Chips (S$5).

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???? 15 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089598
????️ 11:30am–10:30pm (Mon to Sat)

Los Jefes Taqueria

Mexican restaurants are more commonly found concentrated in the central areas of Singapore but what if you live out in the far west? You can head down to Los Jefes Taqueria at NEWest, which has spent years servicing Singaporeans as a Mexican ingredients grocer before converting into a restaurant — meaning you’d get some of the most authentic Tacos (from S$12) around. Sticking to their grocer roots, you can even get DIY taco bundles (from S$54) to assemble at home!

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???? 1 West Coast Drive, #01-73 NEWest Mall, W Coast Dr, 128020
????️ 5pm–8pm (Thu to Sun)

El Mero Mero

El Mero Mero is one of the more unique Mexican restaurants you’d find in Singapore, focusing on dishes outside of your typical tacos. One must-order here is the Crunchy Wagyu Beef Taco (S$11) that features a crispy burnt cheese crust to provide some textural contrast to the tender wagyu which you can indulge in the charming space within CHIJMES.

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???? 30 Victoria St, #01-19 Chijmes, Singapore 187996
????️ 12pm–10:30pm

Vatos Urban Tacos

Can’t decide whether to have Mexican or Korean food for dinner? You just have to head to Vatos Urban Tacos, for the most interesting Mexican-Korean fusion flavours in Singapore. This is a place that smartly reinvents many classic dishes into crowd-pleasers such as the signature Kimchi Carnitas Fries (S$19) and wacky tortilla creations such as Galbi Short Rib Tacos (S$16/2pc, S$23/3pc) and Kimchi Pork Quesadillas (S$18).

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???? 36 Beach Road, #01-03 South Beach Quarter, Singapore 189766
????️ 5pm–10:30pm (Mon), 12pm–10:30pm (Tue to Sat), 12pm–10pm (Sun)

Piedra Negra

The iconic chill-out spot in the Haji Lane area should be no stranger to anyone who frequents the area — this is probably one of the most popular Mexican bars in Singapore due to its prime location, buzzing vibes and, vivacious splashes of colours and murals. One cool thing that Piedra Negra does is the act of freshly preparing your Guacamole (S$10.90) at your table — nothing beats having it fresh.

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???? 241 Beach Rd, Singapore 189753
????️ 12pm–10:30pm (Daily)

Muchachos

This neon-lit Mexican joint is known for wrapping up the most delightfully voluptuous burritos in Singapore. Similar to what you’d find at some Mexican chains in America, you’d find tortilla skins filled to the brim with rice, beans and succulent chunks of meat including Carne Asada (S$13.50) steak and Pork (S$12). There’s even a Breakfast Burrito (S$13.50) that blasts you a comforting mishmash of hash browns, eggs, and bacon.

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???? 182 Cecil St, #01-01 Frasers Tower, Singapore 069547
????️ 11am–9pm (Mon to Sat)

La Salsa

Consider this quaint Mexican spot for those special date nights where you’re sick of the typical cafes and upscale restaurants in Singapore. Located in the chic and relaxed neighbourhood of Demspey, this is a colourful hideaway where you can feast on interesting soups like the Sopa de Mariscos (S$15) seafood soup, Mexican rice dishes like Arroz Roja (S$5) and all manners of classics from Al Pastor Tacos (S$21) to Quesadillas (S$19) stuffed with beef, chicken and seafood.

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???? 11 Dempsey Rd, #01-17, Singapore 249673
????️ 12pm–10:30pm (Daily)

Guzman Y Gomez

Most people would have probably spotted a Guzman Y Gomez outlet near their office since it’s one of the biggest Mexican fast-food franchises in Singapore. And the truth is, it’s honestly pretty solid for the price. If you’re not too picky about your burritos, S$10.90 for a tortilla stuffed to the brim with carbs and ingredients is a pretty good deal.

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Margarita’s

Yet another place to grab authentic Mexican fare in the Dempsey area, Margarita’s has been a staple in the Mexican scene in Singapore for a long time. Kicking back and relaxing at the outdoor patio while enjoying some hearty dishes like the Queso Fundido (S$26), an assortment of broiled Oaxaca cheese with chorizo, or their signature Enchiladas de Cangrejo (S$36) that is loaded up with delicate crab meat.

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???? 11 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249673
????️ 11:30am–10:30pm (Daily)

Chimcihanga

Hollywood has made us associate Mexican restaurants with unabashed fun and unapologetic vibrance — there’s no place in Singapore that embodies those ethos better than Chimichanga. This unpretentious hole-in-the-wall offers you everything from burrito Bowls (from S$12) to their namesake dish of Chimichangas (from S$14) while also doubling up as a wicked dive bar with happy hour until 7pm that will see you get buzzed on Housepour Spirits at just S$9.

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???? 36 Dunlop St, Singapore 209364
????️ 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm (Mon to Thu), 12pm–10:30pm (Fri to Sun)

Afterwit Bar de Burrito

Masterminded by the same folks behind affordable pasta bar Tipo, Afterwit is a quirky Mexican bar in the Kampong Glam area that churns out the most endearingly quirky Mexican creations in Singapore. From unorthodox wraps like the Banh Mi Taco (S$15.90) and the sour-cream-filled Easy Like Sunday Morning Burrito (S$14.90) to the Leg Day (S$24) chicken leg dish, Afterwit will charm you with the food and the off-beat names.

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???? 778 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198746
????️ 12pm–10pm (Daily)

Cafe Iguana

Expect Mexican food with a view here at one of Singapore’s most date-worthy Mexican restaurants that sits right by the Singapore River. Cafe Iguana’s built a reputation for being one of the OGs of the Mexican scene, serving up tummy-filling portion sizes and a varied menu of Margaritas (from S$8/glass), along with a plethora of Tequila Cocktails (from S$18) for you to imbibe while revelling in the breezy riverside.

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???? 30 Merchant Road #01-03 Riverside Point, 058282
????️ 5pm–10:30pm (Mon to Thu), 12pm–10:30pm (Fri to Sun)

Cha Cha Cha

Holland Village regulars would probably be familiar with Cha Cha Cha, one of Singapore’s oldest Mexican establishments and where you are given a massive menu with a wide variety of fuss-free Mexican classics including Enchiladas (from S$15), Chimichangas (from S$16), and whole jugs of margaritas that only cost S$38 during happy hour.

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???? 32 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, Singapore 277690
????️ 11:30am–10:30pm (Mon to Thu), 11:30am–10:30pm (Fri to Sat)

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