MIMA Mexican

MIMA Mexican sits in the My Front Yard shopping complex south of Phuket Town, a clean, brightly designed room with terrazzo tables and playful slogans on the walls. It opens from lunchtime until late every day, and food comes out quickly and neatly plated.

Tacos and burritos lead the menu. Beef birria, Baja fish and crisp fried chicken tacos are the usual picks, and peri-peri chicken appears in several forms, including fajitas served sizzling on a hot skillet with vegetables and a choice of sauces. There are quesadillas, a tuna dish with pineapple and jalapeño salsa, and churros for dessert. At the bar, margaritas made with fresh fruit such as passion fruit are the focus.

A good choice for a relaxed lunch or an easy dinner with friends when you want a break from Thai food. Service is attentive and staff explain dishes well, though some diners find prices high for the portion size. There is on-site parking at the complex.