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Tacos in South Korea

Mexican taco scene

Mexican cooking and Korean-Mexican fusion

The place: Seoul

Seoul lies on the Han River in northwestern South Korea. Its international dining neighborhoods provide a setting for Mexican restaurants and Korean-Mexican combinations.

Junghwajeon Hall at Deoksugung, Seoul
Junghwajeon Hall at Deoksugung, Seoul. Eunmi Park · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; WebP conversion.

The food

Korean taco
Korean American tacos from Kogi in Los Angeles; a fusion-style example. Photo: Ricardo Diaz from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY 2.0. Resized; WebP conversion.

Taco culture

Seoul’s taco scene includes Mexican dishes and combinations involving Korean flavors. That restaurant scene is distinct from the history of the Korean American taco associated with Los Angeles.

A Korean-style taco may pair grilled meat with vegetables and a chile-based sauce, but not every taco in Seoul follows that model. Follow the separate country and dish articles to keep place, origin and adaptation clear.

Explore the dishes and places

Sources and further reading

  1. The best Mexican food in Seoul
  2. Escondido – Seoul - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
  3. Mattdol – Seoul - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
  4. Chef Roy Choi on the rise of Korean food: 'Nobody can hate on a taco'
  5. Seoul geographic context

Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Restaurant menus and locations can change.

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