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Taco Zulu
Taco Zulu on Florida Road is a Mexican grill house and cocktail bar known for taco pizzas, handmade tortillas and a long list of tequila and mezcal cocktails.
At a glance
- Type
- Mexican cantina and cocktail bar
- Area
- Morningside, Durban, South Africa
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- tacozulu.co.za
Good to know
- Tequila and mezcal cocktails
- Mexican grill food
- Handmade tortillas
- Open daily
Why we recommend it
Taco Zulu is a Mexican restaurant and bar on Florida Road, Morningside's main strip of restaurants and bars, and it is as much a place for drinks as for dinner. Run by owner Zane da Silva, it describes itself as a Mexican grill house, and South African Tourism's guide to Florida Road names it among the street's restaurants for Mexican-inspired food. It is a natural first stop on a night out on the strip.
The bar is the draw for an evening out. There is an extensive cocktail list built around tequila and mezcal, alongside classic Mexican drinks, so it is a good place to start the night with a margarita or try something smokier with mezcal. The food keeps the party going: tortillas and mexicorn chips are made by hand every day, and the menu covers Mexican grill dishes and house specialities such as Taco Zulu's well-known taco pizzas, which are ideal for sharing over drinks.
The atmosphere suits groups of friends, birthday parties, couples on a casual date and anyone looking for a fun, informal evening rather than a quiet dinner. Its position on Florida Road means you can easily move on afterwards to other bars or a late-night venue such as the Bean Bag Jazz Lounge in nearby Windermere.
Taco Zulu is open from 11:30 every day, closing at 22:30 from Monday to Saturday and at 21:00 on Sundays, so it also works for a long lunch with a cocktail. Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest, so phone ahead to reserve a table if you are coming with a group. The main line takes bookings and enquiries.
Florida Road is busy in the evenings, but as anywhere in Durban, use a ride-hailing app to get there and home rather than walking long distances at night, and keep your phone and valuables out of sight. The restaurant is a short drive from the beachfront hotels, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Greyville, and the area's other restaurants, cafes and galleries make Florida Road worth exploring by day as well. If you want to compare Durban's food scenes in one evening, pair a cocktail here with a curry elsewhere in Morningside.
Taco Zulu FAQs
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday from 11:30 to 22:30 and Sunday from 11:30 to 21:00.
What drinks are served?
An extensive cocktail list featuring tequila and mezcal, plus classic Mexican drinks.
What food should I try?
The house taco pizzas, and dishes made with tortillas and mexicorn chips that are handmade daily.
Where is it?
At 237 Florida Road, Windermere, on Morningside's restaurant strip.
Do I need to book?
Phone ahead for groups and for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. Sharing dishes and cocktails make it popular for groups and celebrations.
Can I go for lunch?
Yes. It opens at 11:30 every day.
What is nearby?
The rest of Florida Road's restaurants and bars, and the Bean Bag Jazz Lounge in Windermere.