# Birria tacos at Horse Taco, a Soje-dong taco restaurant in Daejeon - By Jinhee (https://superchart.com/en/@steam-stool-seoul/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@steam-stool-seoul/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@steam-stool-seoul/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/index.md) ## In short Horse Taco is a taco restaurant in Soje-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon, about a 10-minute walk from Daejeon Station. For lunch the writer ordered birria tacos, camaron tacos, dorilloco and jamaica; the tacos are large, so two plus one side was plenty for one person, and the beef-packed birria taco was the most memorable. Horse Taco also works as a date course, with a stroll through the Soje-dong alleys after the meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 74 Daedongcheonuan 5-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon (Horse Taco Soje, 1st floor) - **From Daejeon Station**: About a 10-minute walk, in the Soje-dong alleys - **Ordered**: Birria taco, camaron taco, dorilloco, jamaica - **Menu**: Tacos, burritos, nachos, draft beer, soft drinks and more - **Seating**: Roomy table layout, with a bar table *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![First photo upon arriving at Horse Taco in Sojedong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-01-ot24o-900.webp) ## Why I walked from Daejeon Station to Soje-dong for lunch I had some business in Daejeon recently. I arrived at Daejeon Station around lunchtime, planning to eat before heading out. When I actually looked for restaurants near the station, the options right in front turned out to be slimmer than I expected. That's when I found out about Sojedong, about a 10-minute walk from Daejeon Station. ![Sojedong alley in Daejeon lined with remodeled buildings](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-02-1ndqk-900.webp) ![Sojedong alley scenery, great for a stroll](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-03-1mvxd-900.webp) Sojedong is a neighborhood full of cafés and restaurants housed in tastefully remodeled old buildings, so it's great for strolling and honestly a perfect date spot too. Walking through the alleys, Horse Taco caught my eye — it looked like a good spot for a light lunch, so I walked right in. ![Exterior of Horse Taco in the Sojedong alleys](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-04-ms3g0-900.webp) ![Mexico-inspired interior of Horse Taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-05-1obtn-900.webp) ## Inside Horse Taco: the atmosphere and a bar table for solo diners The moment I opened the door, the exotic, Mexico-like interior was the first thing that caught my eye. The atmosphere wasn't overdone, which made it great for photos, and the tables were spaced out comfortably for a relaxed meal. There's also a bar table, so eating alone here wouldn't feel awkward at all. It's such a comfortable place to eat solo that I'd want to stop by again if I ever come to Daejeon alone. If you're looking for a Daejeon Station restaurant, I'd recommend making Sojedong part of the plan. ![Spaciously arranged tables inside Horse Taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-06-qwlk4-900.webp) ## Horse Taco menu: what to order together Horse Taco's menu was more varied than I expected. Alongside their signature tacos, they also had burritos and nachos, plus a good range of drinks like draft beer and sodas to go with the food. ![Horse Taco menu board listing tacos, burritos, and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-07-18a5n-900.webp) I mostly ordered from the signature menu: birria taco, camaron taco, dorilloco, and jamaica. ![Tacos and a side ordered at Horse Taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-08-ievbb-900.webp) ![Birria taco, camaron taco, and dorilloco laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-09-w64hj-900.webp) I figured I'd need about three tacos to feel full, so I ordered generously — and when they arrived, the portions were actually quite hefty. ![Three large-sized tacos from Horse Taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-10-q10en-1200.webp) The tacos themselves were bigger than what I usually picture, so if you're eating alone, two tacos plus one side would be plenty. ![Camaron taco filled with crispy shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-11-1b5bl-900.webp) *Camaron* ### Camaron taco: shrimp taco at Horse Taco First up was the camaron taco. It had crispy fried shrimp inside, giving it a really nice texture — a good, light way to start the meal. ![Cross-section of the camaron taco with fresh toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-12-j0fvf-900.webp) The crunch of the shrimp paired well with the fresh toppings, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy. ![Birria taco packed with beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-13-lfs5f-900.webp) ![Holding up the birria taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-14-py8gk-900.webp) ### My top pick at Horse Taco: the birria taco But my clear favorite was the birria taco. It was packed with beef and had wonderful flavor — rich and hearty enough that one taco alone felt pretty satisfying. The tender meat and seasoning worked so well together that I kept thinking about it. If I come back, I'm definitely ordering birria again. ![Dorilloco tossed with salsa and jalapeños](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-15-12s89-900.webp) *Dorilloco* ### Dorilloco, the side to share The dorilloco I ordered as a side was really impressive too. It's Doritos-style nachos tossed with salsa, jalapeños, and mayonnaise — spicy, salty, and tangy all at once, exactly the kind of flavor that pulls you in. The chips were crunchy, but the parts soaked in sauce had a whole different texture, so I kept reaching for more. This is absolutely a perfect beer snack. ![Tacos and sides plated together to finish the meal at Horse Taco](https://img.superchart.com/images/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco-16-1cw40-900.webp) ## Is Horse Taco worth it for lunch near Daejeon Station or a date course? Honestly, nothing I ordered was a miss. The birria taco, camaron taco, and dorilloco were all satisfying, but personally the beef birria taco stuck with me the most. Next time, birria taco plus a dorilloco and a draft beer sounds like the perfect combo. It's an easy walk from Daejeon Station, and the Sojedong alleys are lovely for a slow stroll after the meal, so I'd recommend it as a date course too. If you're hunting for a Daejeon Station restaurant like I was, don't just stick to the area right by the station — walk over to Sojedong. Between the great tacos and the charming alley atmosphere, you'll likely have a much more satisfying time. ## Where it is - Horse Taco Soje (홀스타코 소제) - 74 Daedongcheonuan 5-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea, 1st floor - 대전광역시 동구 대동천우안5길 74 1층 - 36.3366753, 127.4380017 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%80%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%EC%BD%94%20%EC%86%8C%EC%A0%9C/@36.3366753,127.4380017,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@steam-stool-seoul/holse-taco-sojedong-daejeon-birria-taco/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt