Tokyo Food Page Listings - Mexican and Caribbean Restaurants

Mexican and Tex-Mex

Shinjuku -- El Borracho. 3354-7046

Tasty Japanese-style Mexican food, small portions, miniscule tables, and a very lively atmosphere (as you'd expect from a place named "The Drunkard").[feedback]

Shinjuku 3-17-13. Open 4:30-10:30pm daily.

Nishi-Shinjuku -- El Patio. 3363-6931

Catering to "Latin fans", they present live music almost every night of the week, with shows at 8, 9, and 10pm.[feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 7-1-8. Open 6-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays, some Monday.

Harajuku -- Tacos del Amigo. 3405-9996

Deplorably bad food and questionable sanitary conditions; people seem to go mainly for the margaritas, which are served in fishbowl-sized glasses.[feedback]

Jingumae 4-30-2, Norio Bldg. B1F. Open 5:30-10:45pm (LO) daily.

Jingumae 2-chome -- Fonda de la Madrugada. 5410-6288

They're a bit on the expensive side, and the interior resembles a theme park, but the musicians wandering among the tables add a festive atmosphere.[feedback]

Jingumae 2-33-12-B2. Open 5:30pm-4am (LO) daily.

Ebisu -- El Rincon de Sam. 3442-1636

Live music (often from the talented owner, "Sam") and relatively inexpensive food.[feedback]

Ebisu 4-6-1, B1F. Open 6-10:45pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Daikanyama -- La Casita. 3496-1850

This Tokyo Mexican-food landmark has been here since 1976, serving better-than-average Mex and Tex-Mex standards at reasonable prices. Budget around Y3000 at dinnertime.[feedback]

Daikanyamacho 13-4. Open noon-10pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays.

Hiroo -- Salsita. 3280-1145

This simple, cheerfully decorated spot serves authentic and tasty Mexican food at friendly prices. Formerly located alongside the tracks in Ebisu, they now occupy slightly larger quarters near Hiroo station.[feedback]

Minami-Azabu 4-5-65, B1F. Open 11:45am-1:45, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Roppongi -- Rosario. 5775-4121

Late-night Tex-Mex favorites like tacos (from hand-made tortillas), quesadillas and frozen margaritas. Budget around Y3500 for dinner.[feedback]

Roppongi 6-1-3, Roc Mon B1F. Open 11am-2:30, 6pm-3am (LO) daily.

Tameike -- Mexico Lindo. 3583-2095

Somewhat costlier-than-average Mexican.[feedback]

Akasaka 2-20-7. Open 11:30am-1:30pm, 5-11pm (LO 10). Closed Sundays and holidays.

Yotsuya 3-chome -- Salsa Cabana. 3350-3551

A tiny branch store with reliable Tex-Mex fare. Located on Gaien-Higashi-dori.[feedback]

Funamachi 1-18. Open 11am-midnight (LO). Closed Sundays.

Yotsuya -- El Arbol. 3357-6868

Terrible food and loud customers.[feedback]

Yotsuya 1-7. Open 11am-3, 5-11pm. Closed Sundays.

Yotsuya -- Salsa Cabana. 3225-1774

Solid Tex-Mex food and friendly service.[feedback]

Yotsuya 1-7-27, Dai 43 Tokyo Bldg. 3F. Open 11:30am-2, 5-midnight. Closed Sundays.

Yotsuya -- Mamas & Papas. 3226-4730

They bill themselves as a "Latinic Diner", serving food and drink from Mexico, South America, the Caribbean and Spain. In early evenings the place fills with a lively after-work crowd, with more students in the mix (Nichibei langauge school is just next door) as the night wears on and the salsa music picks up volume. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Yotsuya 1-21, Saiken Bldg. B1F. Open 5pm-1am (LO). Closed Sundays.

Nishi-Ogikubo -- El Quixico. 3332-7590

Splendid food, with generous portions. The decor is on the casual side, featuring exotic musical instruments and burlap bags, and tables are spaced widely enough to provide a little privacy. There's a good selection of salsa on the stereo, a large drinks menu, and they're open late.[feedback]

Nishi-Ogi-Minami 3-15-14, 2F. (on the south side, alongside the JR tracks in the direction of Ogikubo station) Open 6pm-2am (LO). Closed Mondays, third Tues.

Shimo-Takaido -- Posada del Sol. 5300-9970

Very authentic and tasty Mexican cuisine prepared by a Mexican chef. The Mexican wines are good, and they also offer a reasonable tequila selection. Budget around Y5000-8000 for dinner and drinks. [feedback]

Akatsutsumi 4-40-7. Open 11:30am-3, 6-11pm. Closed Wednesdays.

Naka-Meguro -- Junkadelic. 5725-5020

A friendly, casual little spot with some of the better Mexican fare available in town. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Kami-Meguro 4-10-4. Open 6pm-2am. Closed Wednesdays.

Jamaican and Caribbean

Ebisu -- Aala Wi. 5793-5027

Jamaican-style jerk chicken and pork, in a no-frills dining room. It's not particularly spicy, but you can add your own condiments. Non-stop old-school reggae plays in the background.[feedback]

Ebisu 1-26-13. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.