Dunchondong burrito spot: jumbo gambas & all-meat at The Taco Booth

The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch

Authentic Mexican flavor from a "Master of Living" (a Korean TV show) craftsman, and a record-breaking jumbo burrito in the Olympic Park Foreon shopping complex

These days I'm always hunting for tasty everyday meals. Olympic Park Foreon is the hottest mega-complex lately, right? I visited The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch, a newly opened Mexican restaurant in the complex's shopping area. I really love exotic Mexican food like tacos and burritos, and this place carries the touch of the birria taco master featured on the TV show "Master of Living", so my expectations were huge.

Let me start with the conclusion: I met a life-changing burrito, a lunch spot near Olympic Park that wins on both portion and flavor!

Where is The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch?

The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch is on B1 of Foreon Station 5, in the Olympic Park Foreon shopping complex connected to Dunchondong Station. The iron-door design at the entrance and a Statue of Liberty object make it easy to spot.

A New York-style Mexican booth at Foreon Station 5

The Taco Booth sits on B1 of Foreon Station 5, in the Olympic Park Foreon shopping complex connected to Dunchondong Station.

The complex is huge, so I worried about getting lost, but the hip iron-door design and the Statue of Liberty object at the entrance made it quick to find.

Atmosphere inside The Taco Booth

Step inside and colorful stickers and stylish posters everywhere make you feel like you're in a taco joint on a New York street. The ceiling is high and the lighting is bright, so it's great for chatting with a friend, and it's a stylish option for a lunch near Dunchondong Station.

Is there parking at The Taco Booth near Dunchondong Station?

The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch can use the large parking lot in the Foreon complex, with 2 hours of free parking. It's also directly connected to Line 5 Dunchondong Station, so it's easy to reach by public transport.

A comfortable lunch spot near Dunchondong Station with no parking stress

Parking is the biggest worry when eating out in Gangdong, right? They offer a full 2 hours of free parking, so I could eat in peace. It connects directly to Line 5 Dunchondong Station, so public transport access is top-notch too. There's even a power bank rental service at one side of the shop, which felt like a thoughtful touch from the owner.

The self-serve bar is well stocked with plastic gloves, hot sauce and wet wipes, which is perfect for Mexican food you really have to eat with your hands.

What goes into The Taco Booth's all-meat burrito?

The all-meat burrito contains three kinds of meat: beef (steak), pork (birria and pork ragu) and chipotle chicken. Chickpeas and mixed grains are added, making it a hearty burrito for meat lovers.

A feast for carnivores: the weighty presence of the all-meat burrito

Finally, the food arrived! The first star is the all-meat burrito for meat lovers. As the name says, it's packed with three kinds of meat: beef (steak), pork (birria and pork ragu) and chipotle chicken, with no gaps.

The moment I took a bite, the rich meaty flavor and Mexican spices filled my mouth in a wonderful harmony. Nutty chickpeas and popping, brown-rice-like mixed grains were added too, so it felt filling and healthy at once. The balance of meat and grains was so good that I never got sick of it to the very end. It's the signature dish of this Dunchondong Station favorite.

How big is the jumbo gambas burrito?

The gambas burrito can be upgraded to jumbo size for ₩2,000 extra. The jumbo gambas burrito is as hefty as a club and packed with grilled shrimp, recommended for big eaters or anyone sharing.

Happiness for ₩2,000! The gambas burrito in jumbo size

If you like seafood, don't miss the gambas burrito! We upgraded to jumbo for an extra ₩2,000, and when it landed on the table, my jaw dropped at the overwhelming size.

The regular size is already big enough, but the jumbo felt as heavy as a club, haha. Inside, plump grilled shrimp are generously packed in, and with fresh vegetables and sauce it was a perfect one-meal dish.

The snappy bite of the shrimp paired fantastically with the soft tortilla. If you're a big eater or sharing with a friend, I recommend sizing up!

What else is on The Taco Booth's menu besides burritos?

Besides burritos, The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch has a wide choice of dishes, including quesadillas, poke and platters. If you like cilantro, tell the staff and they'll serve it separately.

Quality vouched for by "Master of Living", and a varied menu

As a "Master of Living" restaurant famous for birria tacos, every dish here was very well made. Besides the burritos we ate, there are quesadillas grilled crispy on the outside, fresh poke and platters great for groups. Next time I want to try more of the menu, haha.

If you love cilantro, I hear the staff will bring you fresh cilantro on the side if you ask. The Mexican food isn't just strongly flavored but tastes of fresh ingredients, so my stomach felt comfortable even after finishing.

Is The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch worth visiting?

The Taco Booth Dunchon Park Foreon branch boasts comfortable parking, hip interiors and above all overwhelming portions and flavor. The hearty meat of the all-meat burrito and the fresh harmony of the gambas burrito were easily the best Mexican food I've had lately.

I strongly recommend it if you're looking for a good restaurant in Olympic Park Foreon, or thinking about takeout for an Olympic Park picnic. Using the set menus should also give you good value, so do give it a visit!