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By Romy Rose Reyes | February 29th, 2016
  • Bar, Restaurant
  • Central, HK Island, Lan Kwai Fong
  • Address: 20A D’Aguilar Street, Central
  • Website: http://www.brickhouse.com.hk/
  • Open Hours: Monday-Saturday, Dinner, Drinks
  • Capacity: 60
  • Open Since : May, 2012
  • Rating: 4
  • Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
  • Ambience: Alfresco, Casual, Trendy

Casual Mexican: Brickhouse offers an energetic, late-night vibe as well as a menu full of authentic Mexican dishes and saucy cocktails.

Look & Feel: The open-air spot is tucked away in a lane along Lan Kwai Fong, making it super easy to access after a night out on the town. Down the crowded alleyway you’ll find a lively and upbeat ambience that’s perfect for a Friday night or a mid-week celebration. Choose from a mix of seating styles — think window stools, big-group high tops and smaller spots for couples.

Brickhouse Cocktails pitchers
Cheers to Brickhouse

On the Menu: Sate your Mexican-food cravings at this trendy spot. There’s everything from Mexican-style street corn and the Molcajete nachos are a must-try to start off your meal. Then there’s a heaving taco platter where you can choose five types, such as ribeye, fish, spiced pork belly, chicken and a vegetarian option. You might lunge for the mains, but don’t miss the side dishes — the drunken pinto beans and fresh griddles tortillas are made fresh daily.

Service: The service is always great at Brickhouse even if it gets crowded at times.

Jeng: Our favorites include the watermelon salad ($85), which is a simple yet refreshing and flavorsome dish thanks to chunks of watermelons, lemon cucumber, goat feta, chili syrup, candied pepitas and mint. Another highlight is the taco platter ($250): The fish tacos ($55 each) — filled with chipotle aioli, avocado and cabbage — are full of flavor and stand out as some of the best in town. We’re also huge fans of the cocktails ($65-$125), which play with potent flavors like jalapeño, passion fruit and agave nectar.

Not So Jeng: The chili-spiked chocolate cake ($75) wasn’t quite up to our expectations. Next time, we’ll go for the coconut rice tamale ($85), a coconut rice pudding with goat’s milk caramel and Mezcal ice cream.

Great For: Friday night drinks, dinner with friends, spicing things up.

FYI: Brickhouse doesn’t take reservations, so head there early if you’re planning to have a big dinner!

This writeup was based on an independent tasting. The Loop doesn’t guarantee/sell restaurant review coverage. See our editorial policy here.

  • By Romy Rose Reyes | February 29th, 2016
    • Bar, Restaurant
    • Central, HK Island, Lan Kwai Fong
    • Address: ,20A D’Aguilar Street,Central
    • Website: http://www.brickhouse.com.hk/
    • Open Hours: Monday-Saturday, Dinner, Drinks
    • Capacity: 60
    • Open Since: May 5th, 2023
    • Rating: 4
    • Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
    • Ambience: Alfresco, Casual, Trendy

    Casual Mexican: Brickhouse offers an energetic, late-night vibe as well as a menu full of authentic Mexican dishes and saucy cocktails.

    Look & Feel: The open-air spot is tucked away in a lane along Lan Kwai Fong, making it super easy to access after a night out on the town. Down the crowded alleyway you’ll find a lively and upbeat ambience that’s perfect for a Friday night or a mid-week celebration. Choose from a mix of seating styles — think window stools, big-group high tops and smaller spots for couples.

    Brickhouse Cocktails pitchers
    Cheers to Brickhouse

    On the Menu: Sate your Mexican-food cravings at this trendy spot. There’s everything from Mexican-style street corn and the Molcajete nachos are a must-try to start off your meal. Then there’s a heaving taco platter where you can choose five types, such as ribeye, fish, spiced pork belly, chicken and a vegetarian option. You might lunge for the mains, but don’t miss the side dishes — the drunken pinto beans and fresh griddles tortillas are made fresh daily.

    Service: The service is always great at Brickhouse even if it gets crowded at times.

    Jeng: Our favorites include the watermelon salad ($85), which is a simple yet refreshing and flavorsome dish thanks to chunks of watermelons, lemon cucumber, goat feta, chili syrup, candied pepitas and mint. Another highlight is the taco platter ($250): The fish tacos ($55 each) — filled with chipotle aioli, avocado and cabbage — are full of flavor and stand out as some of the best in town. We’re also huge fans of the cocktails ($65-$125), which play with potent flavors like jalapeño, passion fruit and agave nectar.

    Not So Jeng: The chili-spiked chocolate cake ($75) wasn’t quite up to our expectations. Next time, we’ll go for the coconut rice tamale ($85), a coconut rice pudding with goat’s milk caramel and Mezcal ice cream.

    Great For: Friday night drinks, dinner with friends, spicing things up.

    FYI: Brickhouse doesn’t take reservations, so head there early if you’re planning to have a big dinner!

    This writeup was based on an independent tasting. The Loop doesn’t guarantee/sell restaurant review coverage. See our editorial policy here.