Located in Market Square (two doors north of Johnson Street), Cafe Mexico is in the heart of Victoria’s Old Towne district and is on your way to our local Chinatown. Cafe Mexico’s wooden-brick floor and adobe-styled - walls blend with brightly painted doors and beams, papier mache parrots, big clay pots and authentic Latin music to bring to life the festive atmosphere of Mexico.

If you can’t get to Mexico but have a craving for the food, a drive to this tiny room off Beacon Avenue in Sidney (Greater Victoria) might save you. Generous portions of hearty Mexican and Tex-Mex fare washed down with a margarita will have you forgetting your troubles, at least temporarily, and prices are cheap — think chicken or beef quesadillas served with salad for under $10. Don’t miss the San Antonio dip ($5.95), a blend of cheeses, refried beans, salsa and sour cream baked until bubbling and served with freshly made tortilla chips. Closed Mondays.