Mexican fajita and pork rib set for 59,900 won in Cheongna: Taco Dot

Some days you just want to step away from the usual Korean food and go for something bold and international instead. Not long ago I was drawn in by sleek interiors and a promise of great tacos, and had a genuinely happy visit. It's Taco Dot Cheongna Branch, one of the trendier Cheongna restaurants serving authentic Mexican food in a stylish, cozy atmosphere. Here's my record of that visit, where both the look and the taste of the food were spot on!

Where is Taco Dot Cheongna Branch, and what are the parking and hours?

Taco Dot Cheongna Branch is a Mexican restaurant located at 131-22 Cheongna-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon. Parking is available right in front of the restaurant, so it was easy to visit by car too.

• Location: 131-22 Cheongna-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon
• Parking: Available directly in front of the restaurant
• Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00 / last order 14:00, 21:00)
• Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00 (no break / last order 20:00)

What is the atmosphere and seating like at Taco Dot?

Inside, Taco Dot Cheongna Branch has high ceilings, soft lighting, and stylish framed art on the walls, all coming together for a sophisticated, hip vibe. Plush sofa seats and partitioned booths meant we could eat comfortably without worrying about people around us. The window side had an open, floor-to-ceiling view that felt spacious — a great Cheongna restaurant for a date or a group gathering.

Ordering the fajita and pork rib 400g set for 59,900 won

The tablet kiosk showed a variety of Mexican set menus — fajitas, pasta, quesadillas, ribs, and more. We picked the one with the fullest lineup, the fajita + rib 400g set (59,900 won), and added a Coca-Cola Zero (2,500 won) to keep things clean and refreshing. Getting hearty meat dishes and ribs together in one combo had us pretty excited.

The table filled up with fajitas, ribs, and an array of sauces and tortillas — a genuinely full spread. Meat, seafood, fried bits, and vegetables were all well balanced, and it looked great just to look at, perfect for a photo.

What comes on the sizzling-plate fajita platter

The hot sizzling plate arrived piled high with plump, grill-scented shrimp, juicy pork, tender pulled pork shredded along the grain, and nuttily stir-fried Mexican rice. Having meat, seafood, and rice all on one plate made for a visual that felt reassuringly generous.

Tortillas and the five sauces

Warm, freshly grilled tortillas came with a full lineup of five sauces and sides: salsa, sour cream, tangy pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa), crisp coleslaw, and jalapeños. Building my own taco with whatever combination suited my taste was genuinely fun.

How were the 400g barbecue pork ribs?

The glossy ribs, generously coated in a sweet-savory sauce, sat on a bed of crispy fries underneath, making the plate look even more abundant. A sprig of rosemary added a subtle aroma on top, and the meat was cut into large pieces, so there was a real satisfaction to pulling it apart.

The pulled pork shredded effortlessly along the grain with just a light poke of the fork. The seasoning had soaked all the way through, giving it a moist texture with no dryness at all — impressive. It had a clean yet deep flavor that made it the key ingredient when wrapping up a tortilla.

I speared the plump shrimp and smoky pork together on a fork. One bite gave that satisfying pop of shrimp texture combined with the savory juiciness of the meat — an incredible umami combination.

Here's a cross-section of the ribs, sliced cleanly with a knife. The outside was browned with a rich barbecue sauce, while the inside stayed pink, tender, and moist. The meat was so tender that the bone slipped right out — easy to pull apart without any fuss.

I tried a thick piece of well-cooked rib meat topped with crisp, tangy coleslaw and a bit of soft sauce. The refreshing vegetables cut through what could have been a heavy, greasy taste, keeping things enjoyable down to the very last bite.

Wrapping your own tacos in the tortillas

On half a warm tortilla, I layered Mexican rice, meat, shrimp, tangy pico de gallo, and smooth sour cream. The colors were vibrant, and the layered flavors of each ingredient came together for a mouthful of exotic umami.

Taco Dot Cheongna Branch in three lines

• A Cheongna restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Mexican food in a stylish, trendy atmosphere.
• The well-composed fajitas and glossy 400g rib set were generous in portion and excellent in flavor.
• Building your own tacos with the varied sauces and tortillas was a lot of fun.