In Bangkok, time flies…unfortunately, so must I
Nov 18th, 2009 by Alex
Even with the the four day extension to my annual South East Asian pilgrimage, the time just seemed to fly by. That means another year before I can return to Thailand. I do have a couple more items to mention before I jet off on another 21 hour journey to the east coast US on Saturday.
As I was wondering out of the Black Swan, a nice little English pub that I visited for the first time, just near Asoke BTS station, I was hungry decided that I needed to eat. I had run across a couple of posts raving about a place called Sunrise Tacos who had the best Mexican in Bangkok. That sounded like it would hit the spot.
I just knew I was going to like this place when I saw that it was open 24 hours 
I went for the current special “Carnitas Tacos” – a type of roasted pork being used instead of beef. Sadly, I wasn’t impressed, the meat was as dry as jerky. I left somewhat disapointed, but I must say their service saved it for me… Let’s just say that you come to expect that service isn’t going to be great at many restaurants in Bangkok. I decided that I would give them another shot on a later date because the service staff was excellent.
I returned a couple of days later a little after 3pm for lunch. This time I selected the “USA Cowboy Tacos” – speaking of which, where do people come up with these names? I also often see “American style fried rice” in a lot of Thai resturants which is tasty, but I’ve never seen anyone eat fried rice with a fried sunny side up egg on top and tasting like they put a bunch of ketchup in it, in America…Anyway back to the review.
The USA Cowboy Tacos at Sunrise were OK as was the selection of salsa’s apparently made fresh on site but far from fantastic. If you have a craving for Mexican after a night drinking while in Bangkok give them a try. Unfortunately I was having some camera related issues and couldn’t get you a shot of the food.
I would have to say that I prefer the Mexican food at Bourbon Street Cajun, just inside soi 22 on the right hand side. Their tacos are HUGE and much higher quality and much higher priced – but then again that is comparing fast food vs. restaurant.
See you next year!
Sunrise Tacos Bangkok
I have been to Sunrise Tacos with my friends several times already, especially at the Soi 12 branch and Siam Paragon. The food is always very tasty and not expensive at all. The portions are big.
My favorite dishes are the enchilladas, chicken quesdillas and the the double wrapped ground beef tacos. When I am there with friends we like to order the nacho supremes and a the chips with guacamole.
One of my friends who is from Texas is also impressed with the food.
They have a 24 hour delivery too.