Café Iguana

They’ve got the full enchilada (heh!) when it comes to Tex-Mex basics: burritos, tacos, chimichangas, fajitas. But what’s nice about their limited, but solid taco selection are the handmade soft corn tacos that come with sides of sides of beans and Mexican rice. Fillings include sabroso chicken and good ol’ carnitas. Check out their daily “Margarita Madness” happy hour deals for authentic, frozen tequila delights. #01-05/06 Riverside Point 30 Merchant Rd., 6438-7438. 

El Mero Mero

El Mero Mero

Definitely the fanciest of the lot, this fine dining outfit at Chijmes is by the folks behind Senor Tacos. The restaurant had a menu overhaul last year, and the highlights of expanded taco list include 10 elevated and progressive filling options like Kurobuta pork al pastor, roasted dorper lamb with eggplant tahini and tiger prawn tempura with mango and coconut. #01-20 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6337-1377.

Guzman Y Gomez

Guzman Y Gomez

This casual Mexican eatery does all the basics: nachos, quesadillas, burritos and of course, tacos. Fillings include pulled pork with chipotle adobo, fire-grilled flank steak and seared fish fillets with a light lime and garlic sauce. For sides and drinks, choose from the ever-popular churros, frozen margaritas or Coronas. And if you work out west, fear not, there’s a new-ish branch at Star Vista, too. #B1-07 Chevron House 30 Raffles Place., 6532-1248.

Muchachos

Value-for-money, hearty portions—what more could you ask for? They’ve got a make-your-own-taco concept that lets you pick and choose your favorite salsas, proteins and carbs according to your liking. They’re also whipping tasty burrito bowls and quesadillas. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a side of tortilla chips and a chilled bottle of Jarritos soda to wash it all down. 22 Keong Saik Rd., 6220-0458.

Piedra Negra

Haji Lane’s most colorful Mexican restaurant has a riotous party atmosphere and is the go-to place for parties like Day of the Dead and Mexican Independence Day. Tacos aside, they also serve some unusual dishes that are hard to find elsewhere like the cactus salad and plantain-stuffed habanero peppers. 241 Beach Rd., 6291-1297.

Senor Taco

Senor Taco

Look no further if you need a late-night fill after a boozy evening at Clarke Quay. This Mexican taqueria serves some of the best tacos (soft corn, of course) in town with options like their signature Al Pastor pork tacos, chorizo tacos and the decadent Baja fish tacos—along with burritos, flautas and killer margaritas. Our secret guilty pleasure involves grabbing and outside table on Taco Tuesdays, when tacos are half-off. #01-12, 3D River Valley Rd., 6336-6376. 

Super Loco

The Duxton Hill outlet is snazzier, of course, but we have a soft spot for this Robertson Quay offshoot, not least because of their cute taco window that’s open for lunch (when the rest of the restaurant is closed). Other than the usual al pastor and grilled fish, there’s the cordero taco with minced lamb and the vegetarian hongos taco with wild mushroom. #01-13 The Quayside 60 Robertson Quay., 6235-8900.

Vatos Urban Tacos

Vatos Urban Tacos

Not too many places in town where you can get Ko-Mex tacos. This popular South Korean franchise fuses classic Mexican bites with Southern Californian and Korean twists and the menu features the signature Urban Tacos range like the galbi short rib, chili lime shrimp and braised carnitas, salads, burritos, quesadillas and a selection of burgers. The shells are soft flour, just FYI. Wash them all down with fun cocktails like frozen margaritas and the makgeolita, a mix of tequila and Korean rice wine. South Beach, 36 Beach Rd., 6385-6010.