I was just informed that a new Mexican restaurant has opened in Kyung Sung Dae, and it's not Tiger Tiger to avoid any confusion.

I haven't actually been to it yet, so decided to post hoping someone else gets a chance to check it out before myself.

I haven't seen or been to the place, so if any of the details are incorrect apologies.

It's called either Taco Family or Mexican Family (the former makes me wonder if it has any connection to the PNU place)

It's located on Chicken street (which is the road that runs parallel to the main road) which can be accessed by either turning at Outback or walking towards Kyung Sung subway, taking a left turn. It's on the corner of the Dunkin' Donuts street and Chicken street. Apparently on the third floor. Look up and I'm sure you will find it.

I was also informed that they sell the kits and sauces for making your own tacos at home. No idea on the prices.

I've been there a couple of times. It's OK, not great, but a nice change from the usual.

The burrito is large and filling, priced from like 4000 to 6000ish. The chimichanga isnt bad either.

Some beefs:

1) The salsa is sweet. I think she adds sugar or something because, you know, "foreigners don't like spicy food." (One wonders if this would also apply to Mexican, Indian, and Thai foreigners...)

2) She's alone there, so the service is extremely slow. If there are two or three tables ahead of you, be prepared to wait a long time. If there are 4 or 5 tables ahead of you, just leave. Last time I was there, my friend and I were the only customers, and two burritoes took nearly 30 minutes.

She sells some seasonings and things. No real bargians, but some decent stuff. Canadians will want to check out the Mac and cheese.

By the way, it's called TACO FAMILY, and it's on the third floor directly across the street from the STRADA coffee shop down the small street next to Outback steakhouse.

Street address? Unless you work for the post office, the arcane address system will make little sense to anyone, and the little placard bearing the address will be harder to see than the large sign saying TACO FAMILY.

Directions are easy from Outback. Facing Outback, go down the small street immediately to your left. Walk about 150 meters or so. TACO FAMILY will be on the left, on the third floor, directly across the street from STRADA.

Pastrami sandwich?

For really?

Is it good? I may have to make a trip out there...

Directions are easy from Outback. Facing Outback, go down the small street immediately to your left.
Walk past two intersections. TACO FAMILY will be on the left, just past the intersection on the third floor, directly across the street from STRADA.

I had a beef/bean burrito. It was fat, but I could have eaten two to feel satisfied. She uses medium tortillas. Her sauce is too sweet, like spagetti sauce.
She asked if I would like to have some jalapenos on the side and brought me a few chopped. Cost 5000 won.

In comparison, Taco al Puebla, Mr. Kim Uan Tae, uses better ingredients. He uses large tortillas, and I can only eat one. Although he mixes rice with his filling, he adds cilantro. I think his refried beans taste better, also. Cost 5500 won. He has more authentic variety on his menu.

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I couldn't agree more with the comparison, especially his liberal use of cilantro. However for those who live and work in the Kyung Sung area, it's nice to have the option available. Something is always better than nothing. I finally went last weekend and thought it was ok. Nothing to write home about, but I will go back when feeling peckish. I didn't experience any noticeable slowness in service and too be honest I didn't notice the aforementioned sweetness of the salsa. Then again I'm a Brit and Mexican food isn't as prevalent as other cuisines back home, so no expert.

The real steal of a deal is the Annie's Organic Mac & Cheese she sells for only 1,500 won / box. That's actually cheaper than in the States. Packs of Taco & Burrito seasonings are 3,500 won, not too bad for retail pricing. The owner's name is Jo, and she's a very nice lady, so I would imagine if spicyness is an issue she'll heat it up for you. She's only been open for 3 weeks, so I doubt her recipes are set in stone