Vatos Urban Tacos

Published - 25 February 2021, Thursday

VATOS: Mexican Slang meaning “men” or “dudes”. Vatos Urban Tacos sprang from the minds (and bellies) of three Korean-Americans who wanted to offer a new type of dining experience in Korea. Kenny and Sid hail from Southern California and Juweon planted his roots in Texas; hence, all three spent the majority of their lives growing up on authentic Mexican food. Simultaneously, all three were fed a steady diet of home-made Korean food lovingly prepared by their first-generation mothers. Inevitably, such an environment led to the natural progression towards Korean-Mexican fusion cuisine, and to the creation of dishes like the Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Galbi Tacos, and Spicy Chicken Quesadillas were born. 

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Davidson

  • 590 comments
  • ELITE
RATED 7.5 / 8

Give your tastebuds a much-needed break with this unique coming-together of Mexican dishes and Korean flavours at Vatos Urban Tacos. The outlet at South Beach blends Korean rice alcohol with tequila and makes potent Magkeolitas in zesty and sweet flavours like strawberry, peach, and passionfruit. Pair this drink or chilled draft beers with their mind-blowing Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Suka Suka Jerk Chicken Tacos, Mango Prawn Quesadillas, and Korean Po’Boy Burrito. With cocktails flowing and tacos keeping you satiated, this place is perfect for a tipsy weekend with your buddies.

Anushka

  • 142 comments
  • CONTRIBUTOR
RATED 8 / 8

For a casual meal of Korean-Mexican food with the gang, head down to Vatos Urban Tacos.

Grab a bowl of their titular Nachos or Guac and Chips for the table, then order up some street tacos, Kimchi Carnitas Fries, spring rolls, chicken wings, and more!

So sit back, have some margaritas or tap beers, and relax at this utterly chill and lively hangout spot at South Beach Road.

Christina George

  • 450 comments
  • CONNOISSEUR
RATED 8 / 8
With an exciting Korean twist on your familiar Mexican staples, Vatos Urban Tacos still manages to maintain an authentic feel to their dishes. Mix things up a little with their Kimchi Carnitas Fries, and the Korean Pork Belly tacos, or stick to the more classic Baja Fish Tacos, Fajita Burrito, and Carne Asada Steak Quesadillas. Share the taco goodness with the Vatos Party Pack, which serves up to three, and spring for their classic margarita pack—good for three, or one—as the perfect accompaniment. 

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