BONITA SENORITA 25-9, Da Yie (Ta Yeh) Road Tel: (04) 2310-8699 Hours: 6 pm-11 pm kitchen open, closed Tuesdays

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Local lovers of both Mexican and Thai food can be happy that veteran expatriate Taichung restaurateur John Chislett is at it again, this time with his very own place. Bonita Senorita, located on a pleasant little pedestrian-only lane very close to the Ching Cheng/Ta Yeh roads intersection, features a U-shaped bar that is half outside and half inside, with tables all around. There is no shortage of great Mexican food to be sampled, including the all-new chicken chimichanga (NT$200), plus various burritos, enchiladas and tacos, all ranging from about NT$150 to NT$250 and coming with John's home-made refried beans and the works. Excellent Thai dishes, prepared by John's wife, Aom, include Panang Gai--coconut milk, red curried chicken and rice, Kai Deu Thai-style omelet, Phad Thai Gai Thai-style fried noodles, Som Tam papaya salad, and Nam Dok Neua barbecued salad beef. Beers are NT$120 to NT$150 and there are snacks like nachos and quesadillas. John also offers a good NT$250 Sunday breakfast brunch from 12 noon to 2 pm.