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Gringos Cantina Mexican Restaurant

Chaweng Center | inside the pub The Islander, Chaweng, Koh Samui, Thailand
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Ranked #17 of 73 restaurants in Chaweng
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Went to this restaurant cuz my hubby loves mexican food .oh well he said it was sooo yummy for me I say it wasnt bad I ordered chicken fajitas and he ordered boritos .I asked for fresh juice they didnt understand I think they got me smoothie and not fresh lol ....I recommend this place for people who loves Mexican... More

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35 reviews 35 reviews
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

We were looking forward to trying Gringos based on the reviews here, however we found the whole experience rather average. We ordered the special of the night - BBQ Chicken and Rib platter and also tortilla wrap. The BBQ platter was bland and something on about par with a Nandos type eatery. No salsas or guacamole or other mexican touches... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013 via mobile

Incredibly Flavoursome Mexican burritos & Ribs - substantial portions & great bang for your buck. Would be a great place to go at night as I imagine the atmosphere would be great. Restauraunt was also very clean & booze very well priced.

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Richmond, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I actually visited this place three times during my recent two week stay in Chaweng. The first time we only had a jug of Sangria, made with water melon, pineapple and banana pieces, it was delicious and reasonably priced so we made the decision to eat there later. On the second visit I had a Chimichanga which came with salsa,... More

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

On our first ever visit to Chewang we were lucky enough to reside in the Coconut Hotel beside Gringos. This meant that Gringos was the first restaurant that we sampled. We were so happy with the food, service and surroundings that we ate there every day of our stay. Cannot praise Kirk, the proprietor, and his wonderful staff enough. They... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I have been travelling to Samui for 9 years now and every year we make it a tradition that we have to eat at Gringos. The food here is fantastic and after eating Thai food for days on end it is great to mix it up with some mexican. The staff are great and the meals are very well priced... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I were craving mexican food so we looked up places on the island, as we found this is one of the only mexican restaurants on the island but it doesn't matter if there were 30 on the island this place is amazing! We are from the States, Florida to be exact, so there are numerous mexican and... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This was my 2nd visit to Gringos on my 4th trip to Samui. I opted for the chilli con carne again and as usual the food & service was fantastic. The chilli had just the right amount of kick for me, though more spices could be added. If you like Mexican then visit Gringos for a great dining experience on... More

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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

After eating Thai food for a week to get those cravings sorted, i felt like something different, so i checked it out and it had surprisingly good mexican food. Tucked away in a side street, hard to notice surrounded by other choices, but you will be please you tried. It looks a little like wooden cantna out of western (except... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

We had both chicken and beef enchiladas, beef tacos and chicken fajitas! No complaints! Highly recommend!

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