El Caracol, Yotsuya Shinjuku
7 people recommendvia r/Tokyo7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend El Caracol in Yotsuya, Shinjuku. One diner says the birria, al pastor and lengua tacos were great, and two commenters name lengua tacos specifically. Another calls it their first real Mexican restaurant and still their favourite, while one more says it has plenty of mezcal and that a friend living in Japan for decades ranks it top for Mexican food. No commenter raises a warning, but the comments are brief and say little about atmosphere or cost.
Address
EL CARACOL, 金子ビル 1F 4 Chome-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Tsukimizake774 in r/Tokyo · Apr 2026taste
Long-time favourite, the commenter's first authentic Mexican restaurant; praises arrachera and lengua tacos.
- Recommendsu/cbunn81 in r/Tokyo · Apr 2024taste
Says the birria, pastor and lengua tacos eaten there were great.
- Recommendsu/parksn306 in r/Tokyo · Apr 2026
A friend living in Japan for decades rates it as top Mexican food in the country; lots of mezcal.
- Recommendsu/AdmirableSky8432 in r/Tokyo · Apr 2025
Names El Caracol Yotsuya favourably, apparently in contrast to a disliked spot.
- Recommendsu/herajet in r/Tokyo · Apr 2025
Strongly recommends El Caracol at its Shinjuku location.
- Recommendsu/polovstiandances in r/Tokyo · Apr 2025
Suggests El Caracol with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Evening_Hedgehog_194 in r/Tokyo · Apr 2025
Loves its cochinita pibil and is considering this restaurant as a future stop.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.