The spicy Tacos, grilled Quesadillas, flavor-packed Tostadas, or the crispy Nachos; it’s hard to hold back your tongue when the aroma of mouth-watering Mexican meals stimulates your hunger instinct. Unlike many cuisines, the traditional grubs of Mexico are stuffed with fresh veggies and several wholesome ingredients that taste heavenly with authentic dips like guacamole and mole sauce. You can also binge on them when you plan to cheat your diet in a way that’s tasty and healthy. Although they are spicy in taste, you’ll find wide range of other flavors as well to please your palate.
A foodie city with excellent North Indian, Chinese and Italian food, Chandigarh with several eating points caters to the taste of its Mexican food lovers as well, the best of which have been listed below.
Taco Bell
With funky music, mesmerizing wall art and scrumptious comida Mexicana, you’ll experience here the feel of a typical classic western restaurant. Even though they have tweaked their menu to suit the preferences of the Indian vegetarians, the Mexican essence has been retained very well. It’s best when you just want to grab a quick bite of light snacks like the cheesy Tacos, Burrito Bowl, Corn Salad, Naked Burrito and so forth.
Where- Market Road, Sector 35-C, Chandigarh
Call – (0172) 667 1047
Cost for two (approx.) – INR . 700-800
Riliberto’s Mexican Food
Amongst the finest eating joints in Elante Mall’s food court, Riliberto serves the pocket-friendly Mexican munchies with tempting presentations and aesthetic flavors. The choice of fillings and toppings is left to the customer as per their preference of vegetables, chicken or mutton. If you are a hard-core lover of Mexican food, you’ve got to taste their yummy Grand Chicken Quesadilla, crunchy Chimichanga and the finger- licking Burrito Platter.
Where- 3rd Floor, Elante Mall, Phase 1, Industrial Area, Chandigarh
Call – 7009950758
Cost for two (approx.) – INR. 400-500
Aja
Situated in Chandigarh’s famous Geri route, the place offers excellent Mexican, Italian and Asian food. The eatery is cozy with breath-taking interiors inspired from La Corbusier’s architecture. They keep up to the expectations of the customers with quality food and fresh juices. Their Mediterranean Nachos, Grilled Quesadillas and Grilled corn salsa are worth giving a try.
Where – SCO-4, Sector 11 D, Geri Route, Chandigarh
Call – 98887 88802
Cost for two – INR 1500-1600
Chili’s
The Chili’s in Chandigarh upholds the esthetic standard as that of its outlets in U.S., Singapore and other countries. With a south-western setting and a soothing ambience, it serves exceptional Tex-Mex food with variety in beverages, the Long Island Iced Tea being the most preferred. Chicken Nachos, Chiptole Fresh Mex Bowl and Bacon Ranch Quesadillas dished out here are utterly scrummy.
Where- 312B, Elante Mall, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh
Call – 81468 45435
Cost for two (approx.) – Rs. 1,600
F Bar
It’s a Hookah Bar and a café that serves delectable Mexican, European and Continental cuisine. It has an elegantly designed basement space along with a half-opened area, where one can enjoy the live music. Even though Mexican meals are usually very peppery, one can expect mildly-spiced food here. Don’t miss out on their Tortilla Wrap (served with the blend of different sauces), mango salsa, chocolate balls and brownie.
Where- SCO 14, Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Call – 87250 03900
Cost for two (approx.) – Rs. 1,200