Birria tacos
The house's signature dish, tacos prepared to order following the tradition the chef studied during his years in Mexico
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Dining · Catania (CT)
Authentic Mexican cooking in the heart of Catania, following tradition studied in Mexico
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026
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The place
Scalia Comida Mexicana brings the heart of authentic Mexico to the centre of Catania. Founded in 2019 by chef Manuel Scalia, a native of Catania who spent five years in Mexico studying the soul and culinary traditions of the country, the restaurant serves cooking faithful to original recipes. Every dish is made to order with imported ingredients and the time it takes to do it properly: tacos, burritos, quesadillas and the iconic guacamole dispel the myth of ever-present chili, offering balanced, authentic flavours. The warm, colourful setting recreates a Mexican atmosphere, while the menu naturally adapts to gluten-free and vegan choices.
At the table
Scalia Comida Mexicana was born from the direct experience of chef Manuel Scalia, a native of Catania who spent five years in Mexico studying its culinary culture.
Why you can trust it
SCALIA COMIDA MEXICANA is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
SCALIA COMIDA MEXICANA is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
Enter the mapIn the kitchen
Services and features
The house's signature dish, tacos prepared to order following the tradition the chef studied during his years in Mexico
A traditional Mexican preparation made to the authentic recipe, among the menu's distinctive dishes
Made with imported ingredients and the preparation time original recipes require
Among the traditional Mexican dishes on the menu, made to order with close attention to the authentic recipe
The drink served at the table alongside Mexican specialities, a favourite among guests
A selection of traditional drinks including the margarita, prepared by the venue's specialised staff
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What visitors say
«There are no words. Staff and owner who make you feel at home. The best Mexican food I've ever had in my life! The sangria, the queso and the birria tacos are why we keep coming back.»
«If you're looking for real Mexico, not just on the plate but in the heart, this is the place. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. The owner and his sister are exceptional hosts.»
«A phenomenal host, a restaurant built from love and study of Mexican culture. A wonderful experience and fantastic food — we couldn't stop ordering because every dish was better than the last.»
«Coming to this place was an experiment. At Scalia we found everything very authentic, flavours that were new to us and a good answer to the question: why is Mexican cooking so famous the world over?»
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In the making · In the dining room
Scalia Comida Mexicana uses imported ingredients to ensure fidelity to original Mexican recipes
Every dish is prepared to order, respecting the time traditional Mexican cooking techniques require
The menu naturally adapts to different dietary choices, with gluten-free dishes and options easily made vegan
The restaurant offers delivery through platforms such as Just Eat and WeDelivery
