Thailand

Thailand's Mexican dining is led by Bangkok, which has one of the strongest Mexican scenes in Asia, with Mexican chefs, nixtamal tortillas and a Michelin-listed restaurant. The guide also covers Phuket and Koh Samui, where most places are casual cantinas and taco spots aimed at holidaymakers and residents.

In Bangkok, Sukhumvit and Ploenchit hold most listings, including El Santo with more than 65 tequilas and mezcals and The Missing Burro in Thonglor, while Silom and Chinatown have Delia, chef Gaby Espinosa's Michelin-listed restaurant, and Ojo on the 76th floor of The Standard. In Phuket, Lucha Cantina in Chalong has Colima-born chef Luis Villa cooking pozole and quesabirria. On Koh Samui, La Cantina in Fisherman's Village has sea-facing tables.

In Bangkok the BTS and MRT reach most listings. On the islands, distances between beaches are longer, so plan around where you are staying. Book ahead for weekend evenings at the better-known restaurants.