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Yes, authentic Mexican food is hard to come by in Singapore, but Viva Mexico – part of the recently renovated Cuppage Terrace – comes the closest, starting with a bona fide Mexican chef in the kitchen and ending with a rich pumpkin dessert baked with cinnamon, sugar and cream. Things bode well when free corn chips and two kinds of salsa arrive (literally) seconds after you sit down, with a salsa verde that’s good enough to drink. Though there’s an eclectic side to the menu, stick to the standards, particularly the chicken enchiladas – boneless chicken breast wrapped in soft corn tortillas, with a side of refried beans looking a bit forlorn without a side of rice. Also notable is the depth of the drink menu (another authentic trait if you ask us), which includes more than a dozen kinds of 100 per cent Agave tequila – plus reasonably priced $10 Jose Cuervo shooters – and a delicious, smoothie-style blackberry margarita. Service is top-notch, attentive and knowledgeable; we now know the difference between sangria and sangrita.
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Nearby Stations: Somerset
Telephone 6235 0440
Main courses from $18.00 to $28.00
Open Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-11.15pm.
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My wife is Mexican so I know a bit about mexican food. Yes this is definitively the best place to eat Mexican in Singapore. I enjoy it a lot every time we go. Apparently they have a new menu with more choices, I can't wait to go !
Posted on Thu 18 Mar 2010 17:18:04
I have never left a restaurant, so angry AND sad at the same time. The burrito (if you could even call it that) was covered in some weird green gravy, the 'salsa' was just diced tomato, and the meat inside had something funky going on... Mateo hit the nail on the head in regards to the chef thinking Mexican food consists of onions, peppers and cheese. I highly doubt the chef has even eaten Mexican food before. The burrito was so bad i had to stop eating half way through, the waiter asked if i was full and i politely told him 'I'm sorry, but this is the worst Mexican food i have ever had - and i consider myself to be quite the aficionado.'. Against my wishes, he sent the chef out - so now i'm in an awkward conversation with a smug chef, and left with a bill for $50. A burrito and a Margarita? Thats just stupid. Long story short, don't do it to yourself. I have NEVER felt so strongly about food before - it was THAT bad.
Posted on Fri 05 Feb 2010 11:01:19
I have never left a restaurant, so angry AND sad at the same time. The burrito (if you could even call it that) was covered in some weird green gravy, the 'salsa' was just diced tomato, and the meat inside had something funky going on... Mateo hit the nail on the head in regards to the chef thinking Mexican food consists of onions, peppers and cheese. I highly doubt the chef has even eaten Mexican food before. The burrito was so bad i had to stop eating half way through, the waiter asked if i was full and i politely told him 'I'm sorry, but this is the worst Mexican food i have ever had - and i consider myself to be quite the aficionado.'. Against my wishes, he sent the chef out - so now i'm in an awkward conversation with a smug chef, and left with a bill for $50. A burrito and a Margarita? Thats just stupid. Long story short, don't do it to yourself. I have NEVER felt so strongly about food before - it was THAT bad.
Posted on Fri 05 Feb 2010 10:59:59
I'm from Guadalajara, Jalisc, Mexico and although most of the dishes try a bit too hard, they are tasty. The ceviche is the best, the typical dishes such as the enchiladas and the fajitas (more American, than Mexican style) are the best. Yes, a bit pricey for Mexican food, but then again - you're not in Mexico anymore chicos! Suck it up and enjoy the food.
Posted on Tue 28 Apr 2009 20:19:12
i grew up eating mexican food and can say that this is the BEST place i've come across in Singapore so far. I guess we lucked out with a good waiter or they've improved but i wouldn't care either way. They have stuff pablamo's and tamales!!
Posted on Fri 17 Apr 2009 09:12:18