Must-Watch Before Motel Mexicola! Go After 9:30 & Your Wallet and Knees Will Hurt

Girls, I just got back from partying at my happy place in Seminyak, Motel Mexicola, and the background music is still looping in my head! This place is so surreal. One second I was elegantly munching on a Taco, the next the table turned into a dance floor, and the atmosphere instantly hit its peak! Anjay! If you're only going to party once in Bali, listen to me, come here!

Daytime Mexican Town vs. Nighttime Party Scene

The moment you step into Mexicola, you feel like you've fallen into a paint palette. It's got this super saturated Day of the Dead Mexican vibe, and every corner is so photogenic my phone's memory is crying for help. During the day, it's a Mexican restaurant with a super Chill vibe, and there's even a roaming mariachi band that plays at your table[1]. The atmosphere is Mantap!

But the real main event starts after 6 PM. The DJ comes on, the music starts, and the whole place just lights up! Everyone starts swaying to the beat, and the craziest part is people will just jump on the tables to dance[2]. That scene, anyone who sees it will get hyped!

Now let's talk about the food. Honestly, this might be the most authentic Mexican food I've had in Bali[3]. Promise me, just order these without thinking:

• Slow-cooked Lamb (Chamorro De Borrego)[4]: So tender the meat falls off the bone, it melts in your mouth. So good it makes you stomp your feet!
• Tacos[5]: So many flavors it's hard to choose. The fish and beef ones are amazing, so rich in flavor.
• Guacamole[6]: A must-order appetizer. You can't stop eating it with the tortilla chips.

Let's get real for a sec...

Although the atmosphere and food get full marks, we have to be honest. Their cocktails look really good, but the taste is a bit like opening a blind box[7]. The one I ordered this time was just so-so. As for the price, it's definitely at a Western level[4]. Per person, your wallet will feel a little pinch. But for this unique kind of fun, I think it's worth it!

✍️ Hard-earned tips! A veteran's guide to avoiding pitfalls

Come on, take out your little notebook and jot this down. This is experience paid for in cold, hard cash:

• 1. You MUST book in advance! Especially for the evening. Don't even think about walking in, or you'll be waiting forever[8].
• 2. Get your timing right! If you want a quiet meal and photos, go for lunch or before 6 PM. If you're purely here to party, the atmosphere is most lit after 9 PM.
• 3. Cover charge reminder! After 9:30 PM, you need to pay a cover charge of IDR 175k to enter[2], but you can exchange it for a drink, so it's okay.
• 4. If you have a big group, order a set menu! If you're rolling deep, just order the “Feed Me” set menu[9]. It saves you the trouble of ordering, the portions are generous, and you'll definitely be full.
• 5. What to wear? Wear something comfy and cute! Because you probably won't be able to resist jumping on the tables! 💃