Hotako
호타코
About
Cozy Mexican hideaway in Ichon-dong set inside a converted home, serving authentic tacos and hearty pozole soup.
Tucked away in quiet Seobu Ichon-dong, near the entrance to Ichon Hangang Park and Saenamteo Shrine, Hotaco feels less like a commercial storefront and more like an intimate home. Housed in a white residential-style building across from Daelim Apartment, this Yongsan hideaway operates as a public dining room only from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (closed Sundays). Guests slip off their shoes at the entrance, stepping into a warm interior finished with playful table props, plush IKEA accents, and a tucked-away reading nook. Beyond dinner hours, the entire venue functions 24/7 as a rentable private party room and catering hub. The menu anchors itself in Mexican classics with a distinct focus on communal dining. A standout order is the two-person Taco Platter, a spread laden with barbecue meats, fried shrimp, nachos dusted with cheese, fresh cilantro, and neatly grilled corn tortillas. Accompanying the board are three distinct, sharp house sauces that allow diners to assemble bites tailored to their spice preference. For comforting solo additions or set meals, the kitchen prepares a deeply savory pozole soup—a thick, tomato-rich broth packed with tender meat—alongside loaded nachos topped with stir-fried minced meat, chopped raw onions, and sauce. Hotaco also embraces a dual-pricing model: takeout orders carry a lower price tag, while dine-in tabs reflect the leisurely use of the private living-room setting. A curated selection of affordably priced French bottled wine stands ready on the drinks list, providing an unexpected yet refined pairing for lime-tinged street meats and spiced stews. For diners planning intimate events, brand shoots, or off-site gatherings, 24-hour private rentals and traveling taco catering services can be reserved around the clock, cementing this residential retreat as both a neighborhood taco parlor and a secret venue for private hosting.
Menu
- 1. 타코₩11,000
- 4. 샐러드₩7,500
- Tacos
- Nachos
- 2. 나쵸₩9,900
- 3. 포쏠레스프₩5,900
- 5. 추가타코₩3,000
- 6. 각종주류
Local tips
- Remove shoes before stepping into the homey dining room.
- Walk-in dining is limited to short evening hours from 18:00 to 21:00.
- Takeout prices are slightly lower than dine-in rates.
- Private room rental and off-site taco catering are available 24/7 by reservation.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 18:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 18:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 18:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 18:00–21:00
- Friday
- 18:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 18:00–21:00