Taco Tuesday?

yeah La Monita is def the one you saw, they post those ads pretty regularly. their standard buffet is decent but honestly the premium is worth it if you like fish or shrimp options

if you end up somewhere else, Taco Taco on Sukhumvit 38 is solid too. no buffet but they do 99 baht tacos on tuesdays, and their salsa verde is homemade. gets busy around 7 so show up early or be ready to wait

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You're probably thinking of La Monita Taqueria. They do a taco buffet on Tuesdays at their Sukhumvit 49 location, 400 baht for the standard and 600 for the premium. I'd call first to confirm they're still running it, their social media updates can be spotty.

If that's a dead end, El Mercado on Soi 49/9 is my go-to for tacos in Bangkok. No buffet, but their al pastor is the real deal and you'll spend maybe 500-600 baht for a solid meal with a couple of beers.

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La Monita is definitely the one from the ad, they've been running that deal for a while. If you want something different, try Tacos El Sol on Soi Nana, they do 50 baht street style tacos on Tuesdays and the carnitas are killer.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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