Mexican cuisine in Itaewon
As Mexican cuisine is quite exotic in Korea, it definitely cost more to eat Mexican food than Korean food. There are a few restaurants but they are not really worth going to sometimes. For instance, Julio Mexican restaurant in Gangnam is a fancy Mexican restaurant. As for the food, I wouldn’t say the food was worth paying for. Rather, you would be basically paying for its ambience.
Unfortunately, it is probably not so easy to look for authentic American Mexican food in Korea. However, I did find a good alternative place to Chipotle. It is not the easiest task to find restaurants where they have good meat for a reasonable price. In Itaewon, most places tend to be pricy. I was surprised when I walked into Tomatillo because it is pretty affordable. At the same time, the quality of food is legit. You should be able to get a good portion of a satisfying meal for under 10,000 won.
The menu is pretty standard: taco, burrito, quesadilla, and tostada. For all the vegetarians out there in Korea, you can also order your meal without meat. For its quality and cultural experience, it is more bang for the buck for sure.
Phone number: 02-794-9225
Hours: 11:40-10:00
Address: 112-4, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Directions: Out Exit 2, make your first left, then right at the T intersection. Tomatillo is on the left.