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Come of the most popular dishes are enchiladas, nachos and flautas. One of the best attractions of Thailand is its cuisine. The combination of spicy, sweet and sour creates an incredible balance of flavors that can be sampled at every meal. While there's no doubt that Thai food is delicious, there comes a time when one desires something else. And fortunately, in Chiang Mai, there are several places that serve international cuisine. A good alternative to Thai food that's also spicy and hot is Mexican food. Several dishes are based on rice and many recipes require the use of lime and cilantro, two common ingredients of most Thai dishes, the combination of which whets one's appetite even more. Located in Chiang Mai are a number of Mexican restaurants where prices are reasonable and the atmosphere relaxing. One of them is El Toro Restaurant on Loi Kroh Road, which was originally a bar when it opened for business five years ago. As customers came, demand for food grew. Finally, after several months, the management decided it was time to learn the intricacies of cooking Mexican food. They began with a cookbook but eventually enlisted the services of a professional Mexican chef.
Some of the most popular dishes are enchiladas, nachos and flautas. Enchiladas are served with your choice of chicken or pork wrapped in a flour tortilla that is made more flavorful by cheese and special homemade enchilada sauce topped with cilantro. Nachos are smothered in cheese with jalapenos and refried beans. Served with fresh guacamole and salsa, they make a great appetizer. Flautas consist of corn tortillas wrapped with chicken or pork and cheese before being fried to perfection. Other Mexican restaurants include The Art Cafe (opposite Thaphae Gate), The Apocalypse Cantina (Loi Kroh Road), The Chiang Mai Saloon (Loi Kroh Road) and The Drunken Flower (Nimmanhaemin Road Soi 1). The interiors of these restaurants are designed in the traditional Mexican way and diners will be serenaded by mariachi music. |
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