Gringo Tacos y Cantina

One of my favourite restaurants to visit when im in the city. The tacos are amazing full of flavour and great presentation, I recommend the baja shrimp and fish tacos just 👌👌. The home made chips are always nice too. The staff are always nice and friendly also.

Absolutely amazing!! We were looking for something different to eat, but not European food. We gave this place a go and it was amazing. Choice of inside A/C seating, or outdoor undercover seating. Great choice of alcohol, we found spiced rum which is hard to come by in Vietnam😍 We ordered a jackfruit burrito (pictured) and a pulled pork burrito. Everything tasted so fresh and was very good value for money. Quick and polite service and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back during our trip. Thank you!

Gringo Tacos y Cantina is a little gem that completely won me over. The tacos are packed with flavor—each bite tastes fresh and authentically Mexican. The burrito was just as impressive: hearty, perfectly seasoned, and wrapped so neatly you could tell the kitchen really cares about quality. What I love most is how “real” the flavors feel—no shortcuts, just the kind of food that makes you pause after the first bite and smile. The horchata deserves a shout-out too: rich, refreshing, and the perfect partner for spicy tacos. Yes, it leans a bit sweet, but honestly, it adds to the indulgence. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but that’s part of the charm. The space feels warm and welcoming, almost like stepping into a friend’s cozy dining room. It’s the kind of spot where you can relax, laugh, and truly enjoy good food without pretense. If you’re searching for authentic Mexican comfort food in a friendly setting in Saigon, Gringo Tacos y Cantina should be at the top of your list. I can’t wait to come back.

Nice Mexican restaurant with a decent variety of Mexican common usual dishes from taco to burrito (big big burrito by the way) to quesadilla. Cozy atmosphere with cute Mexican decor. Pricing is not crazy but still on the pricey side. Good service and the staff is very accommodating.

We keep going back to Gringo out of many taco places in HCMC. We truly enjoy their soft, corn-based taco shells which remind me of the ones typically found in the US. Our go-to order: carne asada / baja fish tacos, refried beans, and tostadas or quesadilla depending on the occasion.

I've been eating tacos from Gringo Tacos from when Doug first started in the street food court near Ben Thanh Mkt. I've also eaten tacos from his tiny stall in the backpacker area as well as his restaurant on Calmette Street but this was the first time in the PVC area of Binh Thanh Ward. Great looking place, with friendly staff serving delicious Mexican food. We commenced the meal with a shared Appetizer of corn chips with Guacamole dip and spicy salsa dip. That went down well and if we werent hungry before, we were certainly hungry now! My Aussie friend Chris Smith ordered two Carnitas Tacos while I mixed with 1x Pork Carnitas and 1x Crispy Fried Prawn Taco. It was a good choice by both of us. We rounded the night off sharing Churros and chocolate dipping sauce. Chris ordered a dry ginger ale while I went for their Jamaican Hibiscus juice which was so good I drank a 2nd one. If you have never tried Hibiscus Juice then do yourself a favour and try it at Gringo Tacos. Being Taco Tuesday it was 10% off the bill. I believe there was a happy hour too but we werent drinking alcohol so we didnt take up that offer. Overall a great night at Gringo Tacos and for me so much more convenient as we both live in Binh Thanh Ward.

So I finally ate at their restaurant, instead of ordering delivery like usual! Seriously, it's the best tacos ever. They import the corn tortillas because Vietnamese corn isn't right for making masa. Amazing tacos start with the right tortillas! Dong, the owner, is from Orange County, and as fellow Californian, we take our Mexican food seriously!!! If you want some really good Mexican food, hit up Gringo!

I came here twice so far and love both times. Our favorite is the fried fish and grilled shrimps tacos. The horchata is also the best choice too. No wait and great service.