MexSiam Bar and Restaurant

MexSiam is the restaurant and bar attached to Padel Samui in Plai Laem, on the island's north-east corner. As the name suggests, it mixes Mexican cooking with Thai, using local produce where it can, and it opens from 8.30am, so it draws players between matches as well as diners.

On the Mexican side, reviewers mention the beef crunch wrap, shrimp tacos, pork tacos, beef tenderloin tacos, a tofu burrito, quesadillas, guacamole and nachos con carne made with house-fried tortilla chips. Chilli con carne comes with rice and toppings, and the MexSiam salad of rocket, radish, cucumber, feta and pomegranate takes chicken, pork, prawns or tofu. Margaritas and a cocktail list cover the bar, and the chilli sauce gets its own praise.

It suits a casual lunch or an easy dinner near Choeng Mon and Plai Laem, and it is a good choice for families or anyone who wants lighter dishes alongside tacos.