Malaysia is a country of variety. We have a variety of races, traditions and culture. This diversity brings us a variety of cuisines. There's the Chinese food, serving us with Char Kuey Teow and Dim Sum. Then, we have the Indian food spicing up our palettes with the curries and briyani. We also have the traditional Malay food like nasi lemak and nasi kerabu. And now, to add to the variety, we have Mexican food.
As Malaysia finally opens its doors to the famous American fast food chain Taco Bell, all of us not living in Selangor are experiencing serious FOMO. With interstate travel still not allowed, most of us will not get the chance to sink our teeth into a Crunchwrap Supreme or a Crunchy Taco Supreme.
Good news for Penangites! You don't have to travel to Cyberjaya for some tacos, you can get them here in Penang! All you have to do is drive over to Love Lane in Penang and satisfy your cravings. Located in crevices of Love Lane, Penang's nightlife hub, is a funky Mexican half-bar half-restaurant called Holy Guacamole.
When entering Love Lane, Holy Guacamole stands out and captures your attention easily with its vibrant and colourful wall paintings that are highlighted with cool umbrella-shaped lights that have a unique stained glass-like design.
Upon entering the restaurant, you will be greeted by a very friendly and cheerful server who shows you to your table with a smile and some small talk. The whole restaurant has a cool, funky and fun kind of vibe which just automatically lets you know that you are going to have a great time.
Their menu contains all the classical and traditional food that you would find at a Mexican restaurant like tacos, nachos, enchiladas and burritos.The beverages are mainly alcohol-focused but there are some regular soft drinks and also Jarritos, which is a Mexican soft drink.
If it's TGIF then you have got to try their Cuba Libre which is rum and coke topped with some lime juice and freshly sliced lime. The lime freshens you up and gets you ready to party.
While you sip on your cocktail, enjoy the lively Mexican music playing in the background which just transports you away from Penang and straight to Mexico.
The enchiladas are just an explosion of flavours in your mouth. The corn tortillas are filled with spicy chicken and some lettuce, topped with some cheese and then baked in the oven. It is served hot out of the oven, with the cheese all melted and topped with some salsa. That is as Mexican as it can get.
The burrito is stuffed with some delicious spicy chicken, lettuce, cheese, jalapeno and some spicy sauce. Not only does it taste good, but it also fills up your tummy.
Overall, Holy Guacamole brings Malaysian variety to a whole new level by providing you with an authentic Mexican experience. So instead of being jealous of all the Selangorians, just stop by Holy Guacamole in Love Lane Penang which is open from 12PM to 12AM.
