How Much is Bored Tacos in Singapore? Complete Price Guide
Singapore’s taco scene finally has a budget hero. Bored Tacos — the Muslim-owned Mexican joint that started in Joo Chiat and has since spread to Hougang, Jalan Klapa and Simpang Bedok — serves birria beef tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls with a rare promise: every price on the menu is nett, with no GST or service charge. Mains mostly sit between S$9.90 and S$19, which is genuinely hard to beat for Mexican food in this city.
The birria beef tacos are the headliner, but taco lovers comparing options should also check the Huevos menu, another local favourite with a bigger Bugis footprint and its own birria following. For the fast-food end of Mexican cravings, the Guzman y Gomez menu covers burritos and bowls with a very different, Aussie-chain energy.
This guide breaks down the full Bored Tacos menu with prices, the outlet-exclusive items at Simpang Bedok, what to order on a first visit, and the questions diners ask most.
Bored Tacos Menu Singapore: Tacos, Burritos & Prices
The menu keeps things tight: tacos (sold in twos and threes), burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, and a short sides list. Everything is nett-priced, so the number on the board is the number at the till. Portions are generous for the price point — the birria portions in particular get called out for value.
Tacos
Birria beef tacos (S$14.50 for two, S$18 for three) are the signature — slow-cooked beef with melted cheese, onion and cilantro, built for dunking. Garlic prawn tacos (S$15/19) add mango for a sweet-savoury twist, while cajun chicken (S$12/16) is the wallet-friendly pick. The Simpang Bedok outlet adds exclusives: tandoori chicken tacos (S$12/16) and crispy fish tacos (S$15/19).
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Birria Beef Tacos (2 pcs) | 14.50 |
| Birria Beef Tacos (3 pcs) | 18.00 |
| Garlic Prawn Tacos (2 pcs) | 15.00 |
| Garlic Prawn Tacos (3 pcs) | 19.00 |
| Cajun Chicken Tacos (2 pcs) | 12.00 |
| Cajun Chicken Tacos (3 pcs) | 16.00 |
| Tandoori Chicken Tacos (2 pcs, Bedok only) | 12.00 |
| Crispy Fish Tacos (2 pcs, Bedok only) | 15.00 |
Burritos & Burrito Bowls
Burritos run S$10.90–S$11.90 — birria beef, beef chilli and cajun chicken — while the rice-free burrito bowls dip to S$9.90 for cajun chicken and S$10.90 for birria beef or lamb. For under eleven dollars, the bowls are among the cheapest proper meals in the Mexican category.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Birria Beef Burrito | 11.90 |
| Beef Chilli Burrito | 10.90 |
| Cajun Chicken Burrito | 10.90 |
| Birria Beef Burrito Bowl | 10.90 |
| Lamb Burrito Bowl | 10.90 |
| Cajun Chicken Burrito Bowl | 9.90 |
Quesadillas
Quesadillas span S$10.50 (plain cheese) to S$14 (birria beef), with beef chilli cheese at S$12.90 and cajun chicken at S$12. The birria beef quesadilla is the one to get if the tacos sold out — same slow-cooked beef, extra cheese pull.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Birria Beef Quesadilla | 14.00 |
| Beef Chilli Cheese Quesadilla | 12.90 |
| Cajun Chicken Quesadilla | 12.00 |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 10.50 |
| Birria Beef Grilled Cheese | ~14.00 |
Sides, Sets & Drinks
Loaded nachos (about S$13.50–S$14.90) and chilaquiles (S$13.90) anchor the sides, and any main can be upgraded to a set with mini beef chilli nachos plus lemonade for S$6.90. Drinks include Jarritos Mexican sodas (around S$4.50) and a signature sour-plum Soda Herb.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Loaded Nachos | 13.50 |
| Chilaquiles | 13.90 |
| Set Upgrade (mini nachos + lemonade) | 6.90 |
| Jarritos Mexican Soda | 4.50 |
| Soda Herb (sour plum) | ~5.00 |
What to Order at Bored Tacos
Order the birria beef tacos — three pieces for S$18 — and add the S$6.90 set upgrade if hungry; that combination is the definitive Bored Tacos experience. Prawn lovers should detour to the garlic prawn tacos, and the birria beef grilled cheese (toasted milk bread, molten centre) is the sleeper hit regulars swear by. Prices are approximate and may vary; delivery prices may differ.
Best Value Combos
The cheapest full meal is a cajun chicken burrito bowl (S$9.90) with water — under ten dollars, nett. For sharing, two orders of three-piece tacos plus loaded nachos feeds two comfortably for around S$50. Walk-ins only, so expect a short wait at peak dinner hours.
Bored Tacos Outlets & Opening Hours
Bored Tacos runs four outlets: Joo Chiat (315 Joo Chiat Rd, the original), Hougang (50 Hougang Ave 1, inside Forte Bowl), Jalan Klapa (2 Jln Klapa) and Simpang Bedok (the newest, with outlet-exclusive tacos and a big outdoor seating area). All outlets are walk-in only — no reservations — with delivery and pickup available. Hours generally cover lunch through late dinner; check the outlet’s latest timings before visiting. Prices are approximate and may vary by outlet; delivery prices may differ.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bored Tacos Singapore
Conclusion
Bored Tacos nails the brief: honest Mexican comfort food at prices that undercut nearly every competitor, with zero GST or service-charge surprises. The birria tacos alone justify the trip — at S$14.50 nett for two, they are simply the best-value birria in town.
