Today, we are going to review GOD EAT, a Mexican restaurant created with the branding ideology of "food that is so delicious and healthy, even God eats it". Let's see what's special about this place, that even people living in Yeonnam-dong recommend it!
Information
Address: 서울 마포구 성미산로 161-13
Seoul, Mapo-gu, Seongmisan-ro 161-13
Hours: 11:00 - 21:50 (15:00 - 16:00 Breaktime on weekdays)
Why We Recommend It
They take pride in being the best Mexican restaurant in Korea.
It's so popular that they have several branches in Korea, so go to the one closest to you: Songlidan-gil, Olympic Park, Yeonnam, Seongsu, Dosan Park, Ilsan, Anguk, Yongsan, Dongtan.
If you are staying in an accommodation nearby, they also have delivery and take-out services, so you don't have to wait in line for their delicious tacos.
Our Visit
Like the typical Yeonnam restaurant, even though it is a taco place, it exudes a trendy vibe. Go up the stairs on the right and go to the second floor.
At the entrance, the menu and opening hours are attached to a wooden plaque so you can choose what you want to eat as you wait in line.
We went early in the morning to avoid the crowd, so we didn't have to wait in line. However, if you happen to go at peak time, all you have to do is enter your number on a machine inside and they will let you know when you are second in line. That way you don't have to physically stand in line and you can roam around Yeonnam-dong until it is your turn.
You get notified through Kakao Talk, so if you do not use the application, let the owner know so you can get notified through call or SMS.
We recommend you explore Yeonnam-dong after you enter your number as you wait for your table.
The Korean flag hung on the balcony looked especially pretty this day. It contrasts with the gloomy weather and lit up the atmosphere with its bright colors.
The restaurant is reasonably spacious and has several smaller tables to fit as many customers as possible. It overall had a clean ambiance and the cute lights hung on the ceiling caught our eyes.
The self-water station was in the middle of the room, so you can drink as much water as you want.
It was overall a clean atmosphere with Mexican colors painted to give it a cozy and warm ambiance.
Once you order your food, you will be brought cutlery and wet towelettes. The spoon and fork were inside a paper envelope, so you could tell the owner cared about hygiene, which is especially fitting for the pandemic.
It took a while for our food to come out, taking around 20 minutes.
Absolute Set (for 2): GOD Bowl, Taco (2pcs), Buffalo wings, Chili Con Carne, Tortilla, Guacamole, and more.
Price: 34,000 KRW
Our food has finally come out! Doesn't it look hearty?
Mexican restaurants tend to have an extensive menu, so it may be difficult to choose what you want. However, at God Eat, they have set menus with the right combos so it is easier to order.
Taco 2pcs
You can choose the protein you want in your tacos when you order the 2 piece: shrimp, chicken and pork. You also have three options for sauce: gaucamole, salsa, and ranch. Cilantro is served separately.
First, spread as much of your chosen sauce onto the taco. No need to skimp out because you can get a refill once for each sauce! I also love sauce so I doused my taco with it! I recommend you add cilantro to the taco as it makes it more fragrant.
Yum! Wrap your taco so the sauce doesn't drip out and there you have it. The tacos here are big in size so open your mouth wide and enjoy!
GOD Bowl
The GOD Bowl is basamati rice, various meats, and vegetables. You can enjoy it like a salad. How do you eat this, you may ask? I'll teach you!
First, mix the rice, meat, and vegetables, and scoop up a big spoonful!
Then grab a tortilla and put the spoonful of the bowl onto the tortilla.
Next, add your sauce and you've made a taco! You can get more tortillas for extra cost if you need more.
Or you can eat the bowl with nachos and the sauces like so~!
Buffalo wings and French fries
You can't miss out on the buffalo wings and french fries, can you? To be honest, these two items are good wherever you get them. The sauce topped on the fries is so good that people ask for more. This sauce is called Chili Con Carne.
If you've been hesitating to visit because of the wait, at least order take out or delivery, because it is worth it~!
For all of you that are looking for a delicious and aesthetic place to munch on some tacos, we recommend GOD Eat! If you make it there, make sure to tag us in your taco bowl photos! Also, make sure to follow our Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to stay updated on everything related to Korea.
