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La Chica Mexican Grill in Penang stands out as a lively culinary haven for fans of Mexican cuisine. Nestled in Straits Quay, this restaurant captures attention not just with its vibrant ambiance, but also with its delectable offerings. Customers frequently rave about the welcoming service they receive, with servers like Bharat and Teja mentioned for their exceptional hospitality, making every dining experience feel special.
The menu highlights include mouthwatering tapas, such as shrimp, beef, and lamb, which create a perfect trio for sharing or indulging solo. Diners particularly praise the lamb burria tacos as some of the best they've ever had. Accompanying these dishes, the freshly made chips and salsa are often touted as irresistible, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the meal.
A notable mention is the unique Pizza La Chica and the enchiladas served during birthdays, showcasing the restaurant's versatility beyond traditional favorites. Each bite resonates with authentic flavors, leaving patrons thoroughly satisfied. With friendly staff and a commitment to accommodating dietary needs, La Chica ensures a remarkable experience. Whether it's for a casual lunch or a festive dinner, this grill is a must-visit for anyone in Penang seeking excellent Mexican fare.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for La Chica Mexican Grill Penang
Review highlights
Based on 1,102 reviewsLa Chica Mexican Grill Penang consistently garners positive feedback for its authentic Mexican cuisine, vibrant ambience, and attentive service. Diners frequently highlight the quality and flavor of signature dishes such as tacos, burritos, and specialty pizzas, often praising their freshness and richness. The restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere is enhanced by thoughtful touches like complimentary drinks and attentive birthday celebrations. Service staff are commonly described as friendly, professional, and exceptionally accommodating, contributing significantly to the overall dining experience. While the beverage selection, including margaritas and creamy avocado-based drinks, receives favorable mentions, customers also appreciate the scenic location at Straits Quay. Overall, La Chica is regarded as a standout Mexican dining destination in Penang, offering a well-rounded and satisfying experience.
Our server Bharat is awesome. We had 3 tapas - Prawns, Beef & Lamb - perfect combo on a holiday with a promo! We'll come back! Margarita shots as welcome drinks! Nice view.
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN PENANG!! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. Everything is all around perfect! PLEASE ASK FOR MISTER TEJA AS YOUR SERVER. Teja is genuinely the kindest, nicest, most helpful person I’ve met in a long time. Aside from him being such an amazing person, his service is spectacular. Having him serve you is like 10 star service, he goes above and beyond. And because I have so many allergies him and the chef were extremely accommodating to me. The food is also extremely delicious. We’ve come for lunch and dinner and both meals were amazing. Best lamb burria tacos in the world. Also the chips and salsa are to die for. Super fresh and tasty. Come to La Chica for the best Mexican food in Penang!!
Absolutely loved our experience at La Chica Mexicana, Straits Quay! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm smiles and refreshing drinks — such a nice surprise! The ambience was vibrant and full of life, perfect for a fun night out. The pizza was amazing, the taco platter was packed with flavour, and the service was top-notch throughout. Everything hit the spot! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious Mexican food in a lively, feel-good setting.
I ordered Pizza La Chica, Chicken Chimichanga, Tortilla chips, and Steak Fries. Both the foods and services are amazing. The flavours were authentic and appetising. We also celebrated birthday here and the staffs had been very professional. The sliced cake they made was amazingly delicious, even better than many other famous bakeries . The taste of the cake is close to that of snickers chocolate bar and it’s not available in the menu. My table was served by Shikhor and other staffs and they were very attentive, helpful and kind. Will definitely return in the future.
Ordered the Burito, Fish Taco, Oxtail Taco, and the Lamb Jalapenyo Taco. Overall the food is nice, for me it's 7.5/10. The Margaritas are good. The avocado beverages are awesome it's creamy and delicious. Staffs are very nice and friendly, very informative too.
We dine here for a change from local foods. Food is delicious and service is top-notch. Our friendly main server is Mr. Bharat Singh who's always alert to serve.
Love the place and food here. Our 3rd time here, food is always delicious, better this time. Very friendly staff and excellent service. TQ Monir and Joshua for great service and cheers to all staff and chef. Will be back again another time. Nice when they play old music from 80s or earlier. ABBA, Bee Gee.... nice. Past and pizza so yummy.
What an amazing experience. Food was amazing so good. Teja and Imran were amazing with their customer service. What an amazing culinary experience!! Could not recommend enough. Please come here. Best jalapeno poppers we have ever had!!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Saturday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
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