Red & Green Mexican Restaurant 221, Wu Chang Street (04) 2207-7392;Hours: 11 am-10 pm

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      Diners looking for a new Taichung dining option for Mexican cuisine, as well as other food, should check out this cozy little eatery, located near the intersection of Jian Xing (Jian Shing) and Xue Shi (Hsueh Shih) roads. The two owners, Kelly Chen and Jase Hsieh, met while running separate streetside stalls, respectively selling waffles and Mexican food, near Taichung First Boys High School. Joining forces, they have created a comfortable restaurant, with an attractive green entrance and decorated inside with hanging dried corn and red peppers, cacti plants and a Mexican flag. Hsieh, whose aunt runs a Mexican restaurant in Denver, provide good, low-priced dishes, such as the Taco Salads (NT$70-100), Burritos (NT$80-90), the "R&G Special" Citrus Rice and Grilled Chicken or Ground Beef (NT$150), Mexican Grilled Chicken Leg Special (NT$150), and Quesadillas (NT$70-100). Just as important, he has created several good, home-made sauces, from Salsa to Pico de gallo. On Miss Chen's side of the business, there are 11 types of eight-inch waffles. There are sweet flavors like blueberry, peach and maple sugar, but she says vegetable tuna and bacon salad toppings are most popular. There are also plenty of coffees (NT$50-150), teas, juices, NT$80 beers and NT$50 sodas (free refills for diners). Heading west on JianXing Rd., cross Xue Shi Rd. and take the first right onto Wu Chang St.; the restaurant is up and on the left.--By Douglas Habecker, Translated by Uvia Chang