A lively modern Mexican restaurant in Alicante offering creative tacos, mezcal cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere. A fun departure from local cuisine.
Punto MX Alicante is a lively and creative modern Mexican restaurant in Alicante's commercial centre, on Carrer del Doctor Gadea. Independent of (though sharing the spirit of) the acclaimed Punto MX in Madrid, this Alicante iteration brings Mexican cooking in a contemporary, ingredient-led style to a city not traditionally associated with the cuisine. The kitchen centres on tacos — particularly beef birria tacos, slow-braised and served with consommé for dipping — alongside creative guacamole prepared tableside, ceviche with lime-marinated fish, and a menu of updated Mexican small plates. The mezcal and tequila programme is seriously assembled, with a wide spread of producers and styles; cocktails are a natural reason to linger beyond the food. The interior is colourful, energetic, and relaxed — an environment that works for groups, couples, and solo diners equally. The atmosphere is deliberately casual and the pace is quick. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the restaurant serves both lunch and dinner with continuous service in the afternoon. Reservations are recommended, particularly at weekend evenings when the restaurant draws a young local crowd. The location on a commercial street in the Eixample district is a short walk from Alicante's historic centre.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
C/ del Doctor Gadea, 15, 03003 Alicante
Highlights
- Creative modern Mexican kitchen bringing birria tacos, tableside guacamole, and ceviche to Alicante
- Serious mezcal and tequila programme with a wide range of producers and styles
- Lively, colourful interior suited to groups — vibrant evening atmosphere
- Beef birria tacos with consommé dipping broth — the definitive house dish
- Continuous service from lunch through dinner — flexible for varied visit times
Tips for visiting
- The birria tacos are the defining order; get at least two per person alongside a dipping consommé.
- Let the bar team guide the mezcal selection — the range is extensive and some labels are hard to find outside Mexico.
- Tableside guacamole is a performance worth ordering for the experience as much as the taste.
- Book for weekend evenings; the restaurant fills with a lively local crowd and walk-ins may wait.
- The lunch service is quieter and more relaxed — a better option if a calmer meal is preferred.
Accessibility
Punto MX Alicante is on the ground floor in Alicante's Eixample district with street-level entry. The dining room is on one level and generally accessible. The surrounding streets are flat and paved. Guests with specific requirements should contact the restaurant when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punto MX Alicante related to the Madrid Punto MX?
The restaurants share a spirit and style but are independently operated. The Alicante restaurant draws on the same philosophy of creative, ingredient-led Mexican cooking without being a formal franchise or chain.
What are birria tacos?
Birria tacos are made from slow-braised beef (traditionally goat in Mexican cuisine) in a chile-based stew, served in corn tortillas that are fried until crisp and accompanied by a rich consommé for dipping. The dish has become one of contemporary Mexican cuisine's most celebrated street-food formats.
Is the restaurant suitable for vegetarians?
The menu is primarily meat-based but typically includes some vegetable options and the guacamole and ceviche sections offer non-meat choices. Specific vegetarian requirements should be flagged when booking.
How far is the restaurant from Alicante's main attractions?
The restaurant on Carrer del Doctor Gadea is a 10–15 minute walk from the Explanada de España and the harbour front. The castle (Castillo de Santa Bárbara) is approximately 20 minutes on foot.