Craving tacos and tequila? These are the three of the best places in Joburg for your Mexican food fix.
Mexican food has become more popular with each passing year. With new Mexican restaurants popping up all over the city, the choice of where to head when you’re craving a taco or a frozen margarita can be a little daunting. To help you out, we headed out to create the definitive guide to the best Mexican spots in Joburg.
Perron, Illovo
Perron might just be the best-known Mexican restaurant in Joburg, and it’s probably been around the longest too. The restaurant is known for its incredible menu that includes everything from Mexican street food nibbles, to crispy tacos, floury tortillas and, of course, the amazing selection of desserts. Paired with a Mexican beer like Corona or Sol, or a shot of one of the numerous tequilas available, you can’t go wrong with Perron if you’re searching for a vibrant (and delicious!) Mexican experience.
Don’t miss: The slow-cooked pork taco.
Salsa Mexican Grill, Parkhurst
Whether you’re talking about the fresh sauce that you’ll find atop your taco, or the sexy Latin dance (salsa can only mean great things), this amazing little Parkhurst spot is the perfect addition to our salsa addictions. With jugs of frozen margaritas to get your evening started and a huge selection of dishes for you to try, Salsa is the perfect place to throw a Mexican-style fiesta, complete with singing waiters. Be sure to book a table for your birthday!
Don’t miss: The nachos.
El Jalapeño, Linden
Undeniably authentic, El Jalapeño serves the kind of Mexican and Latin American cuisine that you would actually find on a holiday in Mexico. With a Latin American chef at the helm in the kitchen, this rustic little eatery serves affordable but tasty food, and often hosts quiz nights, Latin music nights and salsa dancing evenings. A family-run establishment, El Jalapeño is a great spot to take everyone from your grandparents to your kids for a night of food and festivity.
Don’t miss: The jalapeño poppers.
Experience for yourself:
Perron | 011 880 7296 | perron.co.za
Salsa Mexican Grill | 011 027 2572 | salsamexicangrill.co.za
El Jalapeño | 011 888 0330 | facebook.com/eljalapenojhb/
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.
