La Chica Mexican Grill Kitchen & Bar at Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
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La Chica Mexican Grill Kitchen & Bar at Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang with calming views of the marina and a menu of generously portioned Mexican food is seriously a worthy spot to unwind after a long day or to celebrate a special occasion.
When you enter this restaurant, you will be welcomed by the dimly lit and intimate atmosphere that sets the mood for an adventurous dining experience. The walls are covered with an eclectic collection of skeleton skull paintings, which adds a unique touch to the decor and creates a slightly spooky yet stylish vibe.
The indoor-outdoor seating options range from high tables and bar stools to cozy booths, making it an ideal spot for a group of friends or a dinner date.
The bar area features a selection of cocktails, tequilas, beer, wine and refreshing juices to quench your thirst. Do not miss out on their La Chica Especialidad featuring specialty like the Coronarita, a flavoured margarita slushed with a bottle of corona with the flavour of your choice.
The pork-free Mexican menu offers an extensive selection of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas and many more, all prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients.
A popular snack to begin the meal is the nachos. We had the Chicken Nachos with tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, sour cream, chicken, bean paste, guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos. For tapas, you can’t go past the Lamb Meatballs, served in a rich tomato salsa topped with rocket leaves along with toasted baguette.
Chicken Nachos RM34
Lamb Meatballs RM30
Tortilla lovers will appreciate the selection of dishes – burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and tacos. The taco has flour tortilla filled with choices of meat and seafood. Be sure to get the two flavors: Pineapple Chicken Taco, and the Prawn Taco, packed with drool-worthy fillings at just RM12 and RM14 each.
Pineapple Chicken Taco & Prawn Taco
The Burrito Grande Pollo Chicken arrived with a large flour tortilla roll generously stuffed with cheese, capsicum salsa, onion, Mexican rice, and beans.
Burrito Grande Pollo RM32
The Fajitas Pollo Chicken Fajitas is a generous portion of grilled chicken with lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole. This combination with accompanying warm tortillas completes the dish. We also sampled the Black Bean & Mushroom Pizza – a thin curst rectangular pizza with a topping of corn salsa, black beans, mushrooms, guacamole, sour cream, capsicum, onions, and pico de gallo.
To complete the meal, there is a choice of desserts. The menu features only a handful, with churros, meringue, and cheesecake.
Black Bean & Mushroom Pizza RM40
If you’re looking for a place to hang out, enjoy generously portioned freshly prepared food and drinks, this Mexican food spot with walls of skeleton skull paintings art can be a perfect spot for you. Daily business hours are from 12noon till 1am.
La Chica Mexican Grill Kitchen & Bar
3A-G-13 Straits Quay
10470 Tanjung Tokong
Penang
Mobile: 018-986 6724