9 best spots for tacos in Bahrain

If you had to choose between having tacos and being skinny for the rest of your life – would you go for soft shell or hard shell?

Truly some of the best things to come out of Mexico, these delicious treats are the ultimate street food heavyweights that everyone can’t help but love.

Soft shell, hard shell – when it comes to eating tacos in Bahrain, anything goes really.

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They’re so good that they even earned a day in the week especially dedicated to them.

Of course, the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday’ actually originates from the US, but that’s a story for another time.

The main point: we love them, the world loves them, and here – we’ve listed down the top spots you can get your hands on them in the city.

9 brilliant spots for tacos in Bahrain

Calexico

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Calexico has made its name for bringing the vibe of California and Mexico to the Kingdom.

This fusion restaurant is most known for its lively parties, but more importantly – their tacos in Bahrain.

Head here for all kinds of flavors from carne asada to cheeseburger tacos. On Tuesdays, you can indulge in four tacos for BD4, and if you’re looking for the perfect combo – try their tacos and short measures tray.

Sat-Wed 12pm-1am, Thu-Fri 12pm-2.30am. Block 338, Adliya. @calexico_bahrain (1766 6644).

Cantina Kahlo

A mishmash of Mexican art, bright turquoise walls, vibrant furnishings and monochrome flooring, Cantina Kahlo sets the scene for when you’re craving tacos in Bahrain.

With live music performances too, a trip here will quickly make you realise why it’s one of the most popular restaurants in Bahrain.

Head here any day for tacos, but if you’re looking for a real fiesta, head down on Tuesdays from 6pm-10pm and enjoy a wide selection of tacos and mixed drinks.

Mon-Sat 1pm-3pm, 6.30pm-12am. The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Seef District. @cantinakahlo (1758 6410).

Casa Mexicana

If you’re going out for tacos in Bahrain, you may as well have it at one of the OG Mexican restaurants in the city.

Having been around since 1993, Casa Mexicana is definitely a millennial and is all about the experiences.

Head here on Tuesdays for their TacoGarita and eat your heart out with their unlimited tacos while belting it out… because it also happens to be karaoke night. What a fiesta.

Open daily 12pm-2am. Building 275, Road 3606, Manama. @casamexicana (17715521, 39301066).

Circa

Inspired by the vibrant, daring and lively essence of Latin American cuisine and the pulsating vibe of Miami, Circa is bold from the flavours in its tacos to the music in the background.

Head here any night of the week when craving tacos in Bahrain, but if two to four tacos aren’t enough for you (when are they ever?), try their Taco Tuesday for free-flowing tacos and mixed drinks all night.

Sat-Sun, Tue-Thu 7pm-2am, Fri 1pm-2am. Palmyard Hotel, Adliya. @circarestaurant (3992 7872).

Escobar

Although all Escobar wants to do is invite you into their home and feed you, it’s not quite like a visit to your abuelita.

This vibrant Latin American bar and restaurant are as fiery as you’d expect with its robust vibes and colourful interiors – you just know it’s gonna be a grand time.

When you’re craving tacos in Bahrain, head here on Tuesdays and indulge in a range of flavours from the baja fish to the short rib tacos.

Sat-Thu 5pm-2.30am, Fri 1pm-2.30am. Block 338, Adliya. @escobarbahrain (1723 1331).

Llama

If you like your tacos in Bahrain with a side of live entertainment – we’re talking singers, sax players, maraqueros, and even dancers moving between tables kind of entertainment – head straight to Llama.

This Latin American restaurant, although unlicensed, still offers a brilliant time. Give their Llama Tacos a try for a brilliant corn tortilla stuffed with braised short beef, chipotle mayo, avocado slices, cilantro sprigs, and julienne onions.

Open daily 12pm-12am. District 1, Janabiya. @llama.bh (1722 1112).

Margarita Mexicana

On the hunt for fine dining tacos in Bahrain? Head straight to Margarita Mexicana to get your fix. Don’t get it twisted though, just because it’s fine dining doesn’t mean you have to be suited up and on your best behaviour – they know how to fiesta.

Try the Tacos de Cochinita Pibil for a Yucatan-style boneless pork belly with tomatillo salsa cruda – thank us later.

Sun-Fri 3pm-12am. The Gulf Hotel, Adliya. @margaritamexicana (1774 6462).

Señor Pacos

One of the most popular places for Mexican cuisine on the island, Señor Pacos is known for its intense flavours and vibrant atmosphere. The place really comes alive with music and dancing, you’ll almost forget you were hungry at all.

When you’re on the hunt for tacos in Bahrain, this is a brilliant option. Go for the seasoned shredded beef taco or if you’re a seafood lover – the Pescado de Tacos which is fried fish tacos served with rice and beans.

Open daily 12pm-3pm, 6pm-12am. Road 3605, Manama. senorpacos.com (1772 5873).

Taco Muchachos

One of the most well-known food trucks for their Birria tacos in Bahrain is Taco Muchachos. Head here and definitely don’t skip out on the birria. You have options to mix and match flavours or go for any of their available options including the shrimp taco, grilled chicken taco, and even a pizza taco.

Open daily 5pm-12am. Juffair and Jurdab. @tacomuchachos.bh (6672 2212, 1716 2226).