8 Places for Mexican Food in KL and Selangor
Mexican cuisine – as well as Tex-Mex fare – has enjoyed a wave of increasing popularity in Malaysia in recent years. Here are some destinations where customers can feast on everything from tasty tacos to tempting tamales – evidence of why Mexican cuisine merits a mention on UNESCO’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list.
1. La Mexicana
KL’s premier Mexican restaurant, run by Mexican-Italian chef Carmela, whose passion and prowess for the cooking she was raised on radiates through colourful recipes like the classic ceviche, corn tortilla tacos stuffed with Yucatan-style slow-roasted pork, plus salads of imported cactus leaves with guajillo chili. Finish your meal here on a sweet note with the crepes with Cajeta burnt milk cream sauce and walnuts.
Find: La Mexicana’s directory listing here.
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2. Fresca
Nestled in Mid Valley, Fresca’s menu is massive enough to warrant multiple visits.
Find: Fresca’s directory listing here.
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3. Curbside Cantina
The newest kid on the Mexican block is a food truck that crafts mainly Mexican-influenced recipes with love-it-or-hate-it twists, like chili con carne with Indian papadums instead of tortilla chips. Our favourite is the ‘cemita’ burger, comprising chicken with avocado, cheese, herbs and spices for a hearty meal with unique, nicely balanced flavours – well worth RM10, the cost of each of Curbside Cantina’s reasonably priced offerings. The truck can be found at different locations on various nights, including Bangsar and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Find: Curbside Cantina’s directory listing here.
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4. Loco
The party street of Changkat Bukit Bintang hosts a hotspot where customers can start with deep-fried corn tortilla flutes filled with crispy duck and spicy habanero dressing, move on to tostadas (mini-pizzas topped with refried beans, chicken, lettuce, avocado, shredded cheese and salsa pico de gallo) and keep the cocktails flowing all night long, thanks to the Honey and Amaretto Margarita specials.
Find: Loco’s directory listing here.
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5. La Boca Latino Bar
A vibrant restaurant in Pavilion, La Boca serves not only Mexican cuisine but also highlights from Peru, Cuba, Brazil and Argentina. It’s a riot of flavours here, with Mexican tamale corncakes, Brazilian seafood moqueca, Peruvian ceviche and Argentinean sorrentinos and pastel de choclo.
Find: La Boca’s directory listing here.
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6. Thyme Out
Tex-Mex mania has spiced up a small corner of Petaling Jaya, thanks to a bunch of fajita-loving friends who’ve started a stall at the Mayang Oasis food court. From tortilla wraps to quesadillas, Thyme Out serves the ideal sort of guilty pleasures for night-time crowds who throng this venue (also known as PJ Old Trafford) to catch football match screenings.
Find: Thyme Out’s directory listing here.
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7. Andale! Andale!
The folks of La Mexicana opened a food court outlet at The Intermark this year, dishing out recipes with a home-cooked foundation. Comfort food like pork tenderloin bathed in salsa verde, served with corn-laced rice, carrots & beans is fairly priced for substantial portions with plenty of tender meat. Try the version of ‘horchata’ – a rice and cinnamon beverage – which makes for an absolutely lovely thirst-quencher. Mexican milk cakes and flan both feature on the desserts list.
Find: Andale! Andale!’s directory listing here.
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8. Pastel
‘Keep calm and eat tacos,’ reads a sign at this little café in a Setiawangsa shop-lot that serves halal-assured Tex-Mex fare. Tacos are a speciality at Pastel, filled with lamb or beef for RM18 per plate of two. Travelling a bit north of the border, cuisine-wise, there’s also a ‘Texas Burger’ with hand-pressed beef patty.
Find: Pastel’s directory listing here.
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La Mexicana @ Jalan Telawi sets itself apart with authentic Mexican dishes
It is a well-known fact that usually, “Mexican” cuisine outside of Mexico is taken less seriously and typically more on the Tex-Mex side not allowing people to have an open perception of the many flavours and tastes it has to offer to the human palate.
La Mexicana however, is a fairly new restaurant that has just recently opened in Kuala Lumpur and very fairly recently opened a branch in Bangsar (Jalan Telawi 5). La Mexicana dives in the huge array of completely different flavours in terms of the amazing food culture Malaysia has to provide.
Apart from the contrast in bright colours, La Mexicana portrays a small slice of what the Mexican culture is, the owners Carmela and Stephen use authentic Mexican decoration and have developed a Latin vibe to showcase what this culture is all about.
Putting aside the decor and ambient that pulls through in terms of relevance with the restaurant name, the food & beverage is what sets this quirky restaurant apart from other ones who claim to be truly Latin in Kuala Lumpur.
Having established themselves over the past couple of years, the new branch in Bangsar has started up a new Ladies Night happening every Wednesday where every lady is entitled to a free Margarita.
The colourful yet small bar indeed looks quite Mexican as ladies gather to drink, eat, have fun – and perhaps end the night with some drunk-dancing which we all know is a staple in the Mexican nightlife tradition. Having talked to Stephen, we learn a few things about Carmela & his restaurant.
What do you think makes your restaurant authentically Mexican and sets it apart from the rest of the restaurants who claim to be Mexican in Kuala Lumpur?
Obviously, the main thing that makes La Mexicana Kuala Lumpur’s only authentic Mexican restaurant is the fact that Chef Carmela insists on only authentic Mexican dishes being served, and as an internationally recognized Chef she is uniquely qualified to ensure that this is the case.
It is a result of her passion and knowledge that leads La Mexicana to expend great effort in importing ingredient’s from Mexico and also of course making all of the sauces, tortillas and even our cheese on the premises to make sure the taste is exactly right.
Chef Carmela accepts no excuse for having a dish that could not be proudly served in any restaurant in Mexico. Unlike other restaurants that comprise and serve a Tex-Mex version of Mexican cuisine La Mexicana is 100% authentically Mexican.
What are the signature dishes in La Mexicana, and why?
We have an extensive menu that is continually evolving as Chef Carmela brings new dishes from the many regions of Mexico for our clients to try; and we always have a range of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes to ensure every taste is catered for. However, we are rightly famous for our:
“CHAMORRO DAVID”
Succulent “Adobado” pork shank bathed in Chefs Carmela´s recipe of dried chilies and spices, slow cooked, served with white rice, “Frijoles Charros” and 4 corn tortillas.
and our
“MOLCAJETE CHAPULTEPEC”
Served in a traditional handmade volcanic lava rock mortar, this delicious combination of Mexican flavors should not be missed. A meat lovers feast consisting of tender grilled fillet steak, baby pork ribs, grilled chicken, spicy “Chorizo”, grilled cheese, caramelized onions, grilled cactus leaves and hot “ Chile Serrano or Toreado” in “Salsa Verde” and of course served with homemade corn tortillas.
“ENCHILADAS VERDES”
3 handmade corn tortillas stuffed with succulent chicken, bathed in “Salsa Verde” and topped with cheese.
“NOPAL” ASADO CON QUESO”
Succulent cactus leaves (imported from Mexico) grilled, topped with homemade “Panela” cheese, served with “Salsa Verde”.(veg)
There are of course, so many options and many of our clients rather than feast on any of these dishes simply like to select a range of our tacos and enchiladas and share with friends. Really anything goes with Mexican food and of course we also have the best Margaritas in town. Which helps!
What dishes would you recommend to someone who per say, has never had Mexican food in his or her life before?
The best place to start would probably be our enchiladas, although Mexican food has such a variety of flavors that it is probably a good idea to ask what would the guest feel like on that day. Some great fish tacos, real Mexican mole, spicy beef tacos, a delicious soup and don’t forget the famous ‘Tres Leches’ cake – a sweet nutty delicious way to end a meal!
The great thing about real Mexican food is that there is something for everyone and everything tastes fresh and different – not all covered in some cheesy sauce! And not everything is drowned in some spicy chili concoction, real flavors using fresh ingredients and of course prepared with care and passion! And if you want HOT then ask for our homemade chili sauces … from Mild to OMG!
So there you have it, what you need to need to know as a foodie with the concept of proper authentic Mexican cuisine in Kuala Lumpur from the creative directors of La Mexicana itself.
Having a passion for food is one thing, being able to share that passion in a way that it’s very similar to the origin of its country is on a whole other level.
Do make sure you head down to Jalan Hock Choon for La Mexicana in the Ampang area or Jalan Telawi 5 for La Mexicana in the Bangsar area!
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Mexican Cuisine, as Authentic as it Gets!
La auténtica cocina Mexicana!
Hola La Mexicana! It’s certainly been a long wait but lovers of Mexican cuisine can now taste authentic Mexican cuisine right smack in the heart of KL city.





Two Great Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
I recently published a review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and mentioned that contrary to habit, my brother and I ventured out for dinner.
Malaysia and certainly Kuala Lumpur has great food. Walk through Bitbang and you’ll find streets lined with restaurants serving savory local delicacies. But you have to understand that I am a very eccentric eater. Were it up to me, I’d have Mexican food every day for lunch and Mediterranean for dinner. No joke, it is what it is.
So what kind of restaurants do suppose we set out to find while in K-L?
1. Loco Restaurant and Bar (Mexican)
Located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, a street with a diverse mix of international cuisine and trendy bars in the busiest part of town, we found some Mexican food. When I say I like Mexican food, I mostly mean I like Tex-Mex. This restaurant did not disappoint. First up was tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa.
My brother ordered a chicken burrito while I ordered a chicken quesadilla. Both were tasty because the restaurant had the right blend of cheese, a common problem in finding decent Mexican food in Europe and Asia.
While the food is not incredible, if you’re in the mood for Mexican comfort food you will not go wrong here.
- 22, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- +60 3-2142 8260
- 11AM-3AM (daily)
2. Al-Amar (Lebanese)
Next night we had Lebanese at Al-Amar, a restaurant on the sixth floor of the Pavillion KL (adjacent to the busy Starhill Gallery).
Upon sitting down, a plate of peanuts and a rack of bread with olive oil was placed at our table.
We ordered hummus to start with fresh baked pita which came out piping hot from the oven.
For our main course, we each ordered a mixed grill which came with a lamb, beef, and chicken kabob. It was lovely, though the tahini left a strong garlic taste that took a couple days to fully dissipate.
- Lot 6.10, Level-6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Phone : +6 03-2166 1011
- Hours: 10AM-2AM
Both restaurants were reasonably priced (~$10-12) and hit the spot. While you can get cheaper and more authentic local and regional cuisine throughout the city, if you need a fix of comfort food these two restaurants will serve the purpose.
Delivery of Mexican cuisine in Kazan
Mexican cuisine is a colorful combination of Spanish and Indian culinary traditions, because, unlike the English conquerors, the Mexicans did not pursue a harsh policy of extermination of local peoples. More than 500 years later, charity has brought its gifts, opening the world to amazing Mexican cuisine. Like other nations, this land has its own “queen of the fields” – corn, which the Mexicans call maize. It has long been a staple consumer product.It is followed in the list of the most popular products by legumes, fruits, cacti, potatoes, here called sweet potatoes, and, of course, chili peppers are popular all over the world. Pork and poultry are common meat.
National dishes of Mexico have long gone beyond the borders of the country, and now they have become famous names in America. For example, a burrito, a shawarma-like roll with pieces of meat and vegetables .. Now it is a popular business lunch for business people who prefer more exotic dishes than ordinary American fast food.Fajitas – grilled beef with vegetables, which is traditionally served directly in the pan. Or guacamole – avocado pasta, beloved by gourmets all over the world, which goes well as a side dish with meat and fish. But do not forget that all new Mexican delicacies must be tried very carefully, since Mexicans are big lovers of everything spicy.
Order Mexican Takeout
If you want to know more about Mexican food, you won’t have to wait long. The Broniboy home delivery service will deliver your order to almost anywhere in the city within 1 hour on weekdays, weekends and holidays (the average delivery time is up to 60 minutes).At your service is a convenient electronic service and a whole staff of couriers who will bring your favorite dishes from the nearest restaurant to the office or to your home delicious, hot and fragrant.
Our advantages
- Large selection of restaurants and other gastronomic establishments
- A special menu without extra charges and with prices for popular items especially for Broniboy
- Simplicity and ease of use of the application
- Fast transportation in thermal bags that allow you to maintain not only the required temperature, but also the taste of products.
- Own couriers, selected and trained taking into account the specifics of the institutions.
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Albina Oyastu on how to open your own business in Estonia
Hello! My name is Albina, I am originally from Kazakhstan, I have been living in Estonia with my family for 9 years. During my life, I have lived in 5 different countries, including Kazakhstan, Japan, Sweden, Norway and Estonia, where I studied local languages and culture.
Having worked as a teacher in a primary school in Estonia for 2 years, I realized that I really enjoy teaching! My experience of teaching Russian, English and Japanese inspired me to open the language school Kantan Education, translated from Japanese as “easy”.This project united everything – my love for teaching, interest in different countries and cultures, desire to open horizons for students.
I improved my skills and received the CELTA Certificate for English Teachers from the University of Cambridge. Having written a business plan, I received financial support from the state.
Estonia is one of the most progressive countries in the field of digitalization. There is a single business portal where you can perform all the necessary actions, such as registration, adding co-owners, and so on.
I started my project alone, only in Estonia. She taught dozens of satisfied students: children, adolescents and adults. Our teachers in Kazakhstan are now also CELTA certified and we are launching online English courses for children in September. These courses are based on textbooks from National Geographic. The communicative methodology, according to which the program is built, assumes that the student speaks English from the first lesson and learns the world. We train with high quality, are aimed at long-term cooperation, and also support, motivate and never scold.The credo of our lessons is “Hurray! Mistake! ”Because we all learn from mistakes.
Living abroad, you often miss your homeland, you want to pass on the Kazakh culture and language to your children. Therefore, we are planning to launch a Kazakh language and culture club in Tallinn for children.
I have a dream – the launch of grants for Kazakhstani students from low-income families with the support of Kazakhstanis living abroad. I am open to discussion on cooperation, if someone, after reading the article, lights up with an idea.
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Lotte Hotel St. Petersburg
- Number and categories of rooms in the hotel: 147 rooms
- The Best: Unrivaled Korean Service in the Heart of the Northern Capital
- Prices:
- Contacts: per.Antonenko, 2, + 7 812 336 10 00, www.lottehotel.com
- Author: Elena Filipchenkova
The second hotel of the LOTTE Group, this time in St. Petersburg, threatens to repeat the success of the Lotte Hotel Moscow, which has won numerous awards over the years and gained a reputation as one of the best hotels in Russia.It was awarded the Best Hotel in Europe by the renowned French Villegiature award and the Best City Hotel in Russia by Condé Nast Traveler.
LOTTE Group is one of the largest South Korean conglomerates with more than 74 companies operating in industries such as confectionery, fast food, financial services, electronics, construction, retail, publishing, and hospitality and entertainment industries. Branches of the companies belonging to the Lotte group are located in Vietnam, India, Indonesia, China, Russia, USA, Japan and the Philippines.
The new five-star hotel is located in the very center of St. Petersburg on St. Isaac’s Square, next to the Mariinsky Palace. Walk along the Moika embankment, dine in democratic but very nice restaurants on Bolshaya Morskaya, sit in the park near St. Isaac’s Cathedral, or walk to the Admiralteyskaya embankment.
HotelLOTTE Group has carefully preserved the historical appearance of the building, built in 1849 for the merchant Maria Yakunchikova. In 1810-1811, the first United States envoy to Russia, the sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, lived in this building.
RoomsDesigned by Lotte Hotel St.Petersburg was developed by the Japanese studio Naoko Horii Design Concepts (Los Angeles). The hotel has 147 rooms, decorated in classic and modern styles, 7 suites, including the presidential one, with an area of 216 m², with a panoramic view of St. Isaac’s Square.
restaurants and bars The Lounge restaurant, where the chef, Anatoly Ivanov, serves breakfasts for guests (on weekdays until 10.30, and on Saturday and Sunday until 12.00), hits of Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Mexican and Russian cuisine are served throughout the day. The pride of the restaurant is an extensive wine list, numbering more than 200 items, and a glass dome – they say that it is the largest in St. Petersburg.
MEGUmi Restaurant presents a fresh take on Japanese contemporary cuisine. The signature dish of the chef of the MEGUmi restaurant Bana Munechik, president of the Association of Japanese Chefs of Russia, is wagyu beef cooked and served on a hot volcanic stone from Mount Fuji.The exquisite handmade Japanese porcelain of the legendary Nikko company complements the authentic serving of the dishes.
The hotel is small, therefore it does not have a club lounge, the Royal Club, which is so popular with the guests of the Lotte Hotel in Moscow. However, if you need to use a printer, order a restaurant or a shuttle service, guests can be assisted by the concierge in the hotel lobby.For conferences, business meetings and banquets, the Lotte Hotel St. Petersburg offers two halls equipped with modern equipment: the Pushkin Hall with an area of 117 m² overlooking the Moika River embankment and the Charlotte Hall with an area of 75 m². The hotel has its own underground parking for 21 spaces.
For relaxSoon the Balinese spa center Mandara Spa, the younger sister of the Moscow spa, will open at the hotel. You need to sign up for it at least a week or two in advance.Mandara Spa is the ideal place for rejuvenation and peace of mind. The team arrived from the island of Bali, and owns the ancient secrets of beauty, passed down from generation to generation, as well as modern techniques. There will also be a relaxation area and a swimming pool in addition to the already functioning gym.
VerdictIdeal location and service that even the very fastidious traveler can hardly find fault with.Long and beautiful breakfasts, especially on weekends, the proximity of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and other attractions within walking distance, restaurants on Bolshaya Morskaya Street, New Holland Park and, if you are lucky with the weather, it will be the most wonderful long weekend. Just wait until Mandara Spa opens.
Kamis – Mexican Food
Mexican food is as vibrant and exciting as the culture of this country, with its unforgettable holidays and festivals.It is an incredible blend of Mayan, Aztec, Spanish and American recipes and culinary traditions. It is not for nothing that Mexican cuisine has become one of the few that UNESCO ranked among the intangible cultural heritage of mankind.
We will tell you about 7 dishes that you simply cannot leave Mexico without trying.
Chilakiles
This popular traditional breakfast dish consists of lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and brushed with green or red salsa.Fried eggs, stewed chicken are spread on top, cream is poured over everything and sprinkled with grated cheese. Chilakiles is served with a substantial portion of frijols (fried beans).
Pozole
According to anthropologists, this pre-Hispanic soup was once used as part of ritual sacrifices. Nowadays, it is prepared on the basis of chicken or pork. There are also vegetarian versions. Pozole is cooked from corn with a lot of herbs and spices; traditionally, the soup is stewed for hours, or even all night long.Once the pozole is ready, sprinkle it with lettuce, radishes, onions, limes and chili peppers.
Taco
This is perhaps the most famous Mexican dish. Its popular domestic variety, al-pastor’s taco (meaning “shepherd style”), dates back to the 1920s and is associated with the arrival of Lebanese and Syrian immigrants in Mexico. To make al pastor’s tacos, cut thin strips of pork from a skewer, place them in the fold of a corn tortilla, and sprinkle with onions, coriander leaves, and pineapple on top.
Elot
Elot is just boiled corn on the cob on a stick. The difference from our version is that they eat it not just with salt, but also ground chili, lime, butter, cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Enchilada
The recipe for enchilada dates back to the Mayan times, when people in the Valley of Mexico ate corn cakes wrapped around a small fish. Today, both corn and flour tortillas are used and they are filled with meat, cheese, seafood, beans, vegetables, or all of the above.The stuffed tortillas are then doused with chili sauce to make the perfect Mexican breakfast.
Guacamole
Guacamole is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes in Mexico, but few people know that the recipe for this traditional sauce was created during the time of the Aztecs. Made from mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice and chili peppers (and sometimes with one or two garlic cloves added), guacamole is often eaten with tortilla chips or used as a side dish.
Tamale
The recipe for tamale dates back to the heyday of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas, who needed nutritious food on the go before going into battle. Corn dough pockets are filled with sweet or savory filling, wrapped in banana leaves or corn husks, and then steamed. Fillings range from meats and cheeses to fruits, vegetables, chili and molé sauces. The wrapper, of course, was not eaten, it served only to preserve the shape of the tamale during the campaign.