Cuisine

Tex-Mex (텍스멕스 레스토랑)

District

Jongno (종로구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Jongno-gu Jongro3-gil 17 D타워 2층 4호

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On The Border Gwanghwamun is a Korean outpost of the Tex-Mex grill franchise headquartered in Dallas, Texas, located on the second floor of D Tower near the rear of Sejong Cente...

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On The Border Gwanghwamun is a Korean outpost of the Tex-Mex grill franchise headquartered in Dallas, Texas, located on the second floor of D Tower near the rear of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The menu covers a broad range of Tex-Mex staples including beef fajitas, chicken quesadillas, and taco salad bowls, calibrated to suit Korean palates and approachable for first-time diners. Chips and salsa served complimentary at the door are a highlight, and unlimited refills on the flag accompaniments, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce, add genuine value. Combining the various Mexican sauces to build a personal flavor profile is part of the draw, though ordering a balance of spicier and milder dishes is important to avoid flavor fatigue within a single meal. Cilantro additions are charged separately. The weekday beer one-plus-one promotion makes the restaurant a practical choice for a casual drinking meal. The space is set in an open-format arcade within D Tower with no enclosing walls, which can feel warm in summer. During peak hours, service tends to slow despite call bells, and drinks in particular can see significant delays. The price point is on the higher side, so discount cards or coupon promotions help reduce the cost. Parking at D Tower is convenient on weekends. Wait times may occur during major holiday seasons at year-end. The restaurant's location in the Gwanghwamun business district makes it a practical lunch option for office workers in the area, and the Tex-Mex format stands out as a relatively unusual genre in central Seoul.