The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Food in Chennai

When did Chennai and Mexico City start hanging out? Somewhere between the filter coffee stalls and the idli shops, a whole parallel food scene has been setting up shop, one taco, burrito and cheese-loaded plate at a time. Chennai has taken the tortillas, the salsas and the guac and made them its own.So here's a little tour, minus the passport hassle. Some of these spots go full Tex-Mex with the nachos-and-margaritas energy, some sneak in a pani puri where you'd least expect it, and one just hands you a bowl and says "you build it, you eat it." Grab a fork, or honestly your hands work fine too, and let's go table-hopping across the city's Mexican-ish map.

A few things to tuck away before you go hunting for your next burrito fix:Know your order: A burrito is basically a wrap that hits the gym. A taco is its shorter, crunchier cousin who doesn't take life too seriously. And nachos exist purely so cheese has a vehicle to travel in. Order accordingly.Spice is a choice, not a challenge. Most Chennai kitchens tone things down for the local palate, so if you want the real deal heat, just ask. Politely. The chef will know what you mean.Weekday lunches move faster than weekend dinners. If you're the type who likes elbow room while eating, aim for a 1 pm lunch instead of an 8 pm Saturday scramble.Now go on, pick a spot, and let your Tex-Mex side out for the evening. Download the District App to lock in your table and snag the coolest dining perks today!