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Vatos Urban Tacos
Mexican Restaurant₩₩₩₩
이태원1동, 서울특별시
The tacos at Vatos Urban Tacos is a can't miss
"Kimchi Fries!!! Loved the Burrito Bowls, Tacos and Quesadillas too."(23 Tips)
"pretty much the best margaritas that you can get in korea."(7 Tips)
"You MUST try the Nutella Nachos - deerishus!"(7 Tips)
"carnitas fries and wash"(4 Tips)
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KatrinaDecember 12, 2014Hip bar/pub with lots of specialty drinks. Serves up fast & tasty Korean/Mexican fare. House special-Kimchi Carnitas Fries. Galbi short rib tacos were good too. 1st basket of chips & salsa is free.
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Christian BAugust 14, 2017Pretty good Mexican food here. There are some fusion items on the menu. I had the carnitas tacos and those were good. The carnitas and kimchee fries were nice. The margaritas were solid too.
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Sachawon ParkJanuary 15, 2013Kimchi Fries and Nutella Nachos are a must. Locals rarely sit at the bar or use the standing tables so go for the empty seats when busy. Otherwise shoot to get there by 6:30ish to get seating.
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I usually hated Mexican cuisine, but this restaurant just changed my mind - the tacos and burritos here are absolutely stunning. I also recommend you to try the Mango drink as well.
UpvoteDownvote- John ChoDecember 10, 2018One of the best places to have some beers with good old friends. KimChi Fries are awesome! House beer, Shrimp Tacos - not to be missed. Wish it stayed open later at night, closes at 23:30.UpvoteDownvote
Gregory K.August 6, 2016Fish tacos!! The tortilla wrap for the tacos weren't really authentic but more of the Korean style wrap but it was still good. Good craft beers and sugar drinks
UpvoteDownvote- Insanely amazing Taco/ Mexican restaurant! - I use to not like Mexican food; Tacos and Burritos weren't my things. But this place just nailed it - I seriously recommend anyone to try the foods here!
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ChristianMay 31, 2015They have almost invisibly advertised vegan and vegetarian choices. Veggie kimchi burrito was nice. Pets are accepted. Cocktails are ridiculously big, served in Texas hipster jars.
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KalleyJanuary 18, 2014Kimchi fries were delicious! Chili lime shrimp tacos were so good! We went at 1700 and the wait was 1.5 hours! We got in right away as we made a reservation a week in advance. Reservation recommended.Upvote3Downvote
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 23, 2016Tacos are small and flavorful. Service is fast, kind, and attentive. Highly recommend going on Wednesdays for the all-day 5,000₩ margaritas.
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Roy CottonSeptember 23, 2012Taco taste so good, but are kinda small. But one of the best restaurants I been to in Itaewon. Make reservation on the weekend night or be prepared to stand in line for awhile.
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Abhishek DeoApril 24, 2018Amazing place to have a taste of Mexican/Korean Fusion. They also have decent craft beer on tap as well.
UpvoteDownvote- Jordan MNovember 2, 2016For when you need a taste of home... or a margarita with a Corona upended in it. Oh and the kimchi fries 👌🏼Upvote1Downvote
IshanMarch 10, 2014The Kimchi chilli fries definitely warrant a return visit, while the Corona-Rita is a unique twist on a staple well worth trying.
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Will HughesAugust 10, 2014Kimchi pork fries and craft beers from US and Korea. Magpie IPA. Good size restaurant and ambience is oddly western - feels like a place in a US metro area. Highly recommend it. 60,000₩ for a family5UpvoteDownvote
Jessica ChristiansenOctober 1, 2017Nice, hip location for people to go a try TexMex style food. Prices are reasonable for the pace. The fish tacos are on point.UpvoteDownvote
For those of you from LA, they serve OG style tacos, for Korean folks that can't eat cilantro, the kalbi and 삼겹살 tacos are for you. Plus they also make the best margaritas in Seoul.Upvote9Downvote
matt hunterNovember 6, 2013great, english speaking restaurant. I recommend the braised short rib tacos for dinner and nutella nachos for desert (ok skip dinner and just get desert).Upvote3Downvote
Georgianna Pisano-GoetzJanuary 11, 2016Delicious, but the price adds up quickly! There are cheaper, more authentic and less crowded places nearby. Definitely requires a reservation on a weekend night!UpvoteDownvote
MargaretMarch 11, 2015Honey tequila chicken wings, spicy chicken tacos, fat bastard burrito bowl and sexy Sanchez. All amazing.
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Kat 🐱January 20, 2016THE BEST Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant in Seoul! They have recently expanded to Singapore because they are THAT good!UpvoteDownvote
Stephanie GamApril 27, 2013Don't leave here without trying the massive Corona-a-Ritas or carne asada burritos or spicy chicken quesadillas or Nutella nachos or the whole menu basically. Ok?
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Mike G.October 22, 2014Loved the mango quesadilla, shrimp tacos and jeju sunshine. Menu on the whole is delicious. expect to wait 1hr plus on weekendsUpvoteDownvote- Clifford LimDecember 28, 2015Kimchi Fries!!! Loved the Burrito Bowls, Tacos and Quesadillas too. One of my fave places in Seoul.
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Evelind SchecterJuly 29, 2018Spinach mushroom quesadillas were delicious. Good service. Great selection of craft beers. Husband had a great hamburgerUpvoteDownvote
Sang-Hyeon ParkNovember 21, 2016Such a great place! Atmosphere, kindness, foods are wondeful, you should visit there.
UpvoteDownvote- Shelly ZordichMarch 23, 2015The kimchi fries really are top notch! The tacos are also excellent. Got the carne asada and thoroughly enjoyed them!UpvoteDownvote
I have better Mexican food in the States, but when you need your cravings filled, this hits the spot. The burritos didnt leave me wanting more. Sticking to the quesadillas bc they are phenomenal.Upvote2Downvote
Eric GillespieSeptember 10, 2015Awesome please! Food was really good....kimchi fries are the bomb!!
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coughsodaJanuary 7, 2015much better than it has to be. guacamole is especially high standard for a place nowhere close to any avocado climate.Upvote1Downvote
Phil ImbuschSeptember 29, 2013Kimchi fries and every taco flavor are to die for. Get some diabetes ;) with Nutella tacos as desert - amazing!!Upvote1Downvote
David DávilaSeptember 28, 2015Kimchi fries were good, but definitely just Tex-Mex food, even though the most Mexican food I had in Korea, they had tamales!UpvoteDownvote
Want a dessert, but you just can't eat any more? Order a Café Olé (frozen chocolate margarita)
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محمد السجاNovember 24, 2019Great place! Nice Mexican-Korean fusion. Try the Kimchi Fries 👍🏽UpvoteDownvote
Kristina BosakFebruary 7, 2017Great place with amazing food and atmosphere! Taco with spicy chicken - love :)UpvoteDownvote- Baturay AkaslanMarch 13, 2016Best guacamole I had in Seoul so far, the burrito was pretty good too.UpvoteDownvote
Briana DeckardMay 11, 2014Great tacos and atmosphere. I'll be going back for a margarita next time I'm in Itaewon.Upvote1Downvote
Anton KroppOctober 9, 2013Delicious, but a long wait and portions are small. Plan on getting an appetizer and 3 tacos. Good beers on tap and nice outdoor seatingUpvote1Downvote
Carlos Ramos VillarrealOctober 14, 2015wow greet tacos and greet place service it's so good and the food so tastyUpvoteDownvote
Another bit hit the New Mexican Caesar Chicken Wrap is great for summer
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R CAugust 24, 2014Yummy. Great burritos and tacos. But the place is always loud and too crowded, you can barely hear yourself chew.UpvoteDownvote
Hyohee KimOctober 21, 2012Great tacos, drinks and atmosphere! Now you can also have Jirisan Moonbeer IPA of Craftworks Taphouse here!Upvote4Downvote
Brian WebbApril 22, 2016Margaritas, quesadillas and atmosphere. Noise level was fine even though it was busy. Staff are friendly.UpvoteDownvote
If you are going to order Kimchi fries and burritos, make sure you dont do Vatos style because you have fries and kimchi anyway.Upvote2Downvote
James YoungSang ChoFebruary 8, 2014Its bit pricy compare to actual mexican retails in US, but it was still better than other mexican places in KoreaUpvote1Downvote
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For the best tasting OG Authentic tacos in Seoul, this is the place.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
+82 2-797-8226
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Pork rib tacos and mango frozen margaritas are heavenly! Nacho chips are fresh and dips are all yummy ;)"
Jeehae Lee - 6.3
"Fajitas are killer and the space is large with great seating options."
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