Mexican Dining Otra — Restaurant in Tokyo

Coming from the US I’ve had excellent Mexican and Latin American food all my life. Otra was hands down the best I’ve had in Japan.

The tacos were great. Fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, beef and chicken, cheese, black beans on a warm tortilla. Fantastic.

Then came the chicken and zucchini enchiladas in mole sauce. Hold on to your chair cause the flavor just blasted off! Next time in just going to order the mole sauce on everything.

Two entrees and two cocktails came to an externally reasonable ¥4000. We sat on the veranda and enjoyed the city views with our meal.

We’ll be back. Maybe I can get a bottle of the...

This seems to be a popular place; it’s outside with covers and heating in the winter, but it was packed when I visited. I have to say, most of the flavors you would expect from a Tex-Mex restaurant are there, but a huge minus is that most of the food is served cold on cold plates. That alone spoiled the experience for me. If you’re hungry and in the area, then this place may satisfy. I have higher expectations, so I had to ding it 2 stars. Cook your food fresh, please, and...

Great Mexican place just next to Ebisu station and Ebisu Garden on the other side of the bridge. The pink building is easy to find, but watch for the entrance for 2F and 3F. The authentic wooden entrance door sets the mood, and is a truly great idea ! You have the option between sitting inside and the Veranda, which is always great.

Hospitality and staff is awesome, meals allow to adjust volume for...