"SON, he ate without the cilantro" Mexican taco shop turned upside down by Son Heung-min's 'one meal'... Waiter also said, "I pretended to be calm" — truly a 'world-class' feat

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Son Heung-min (34, LAFC), the "captain" of the South Korean national football team, drew intense attention after appearing at a local taco restaurant ahead of his decisive match against Mexico.

Fox Sports Mexico released a video on the 14th (Korean time) showing Son Heung-min and other South Korean national team players visiting a famous taco specialty shop on Chapultepec Street in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Son Heung-min, along with teammates Lee Jae-sung, Kim Seung-gyu, Song Beom-geun, and Son Heung-min's father Son Woong-jeong, visited the restaurant for rest after their 2-1 victory over Czech Republic in the first group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

They ordered Pastor (pork) tacos, Arrachera (beef) tacos, and guacamole, which are Hyeon Ji (CEO) menu items. The media reported in detail that Son Heung-min and his group ate the guacamole without cilantro, drawing significant attention.

The restaurant was turned upside down by the surprise appearance of the superstar. Locals rushed to take photos of Son Heung-min with their cameras.

In an interview with the media, the restaurant's waiter Alan said, "I was extremely excited inside, but I tried to respond calmly," and added, "All the players were very polite and kind. In the end, I even got their autographs, making it a day I will never forget."

After replenishing their energy with local food, the South Korean national team will face "co-host" Mexico in the second group stage match of Group A at the Guadalajara Stadium at 10 a.m. on the 19th.

Mexico, having defeated South Africa 2-0 in the first group stage match, is currently leading the group with a better goal difference than South Korea. South Korea has a painful memory of losing 1-2 to Mexico in the second group stage match of the 2018 Russia World Cup. Son Heung-min, who scored a late equalizer in extra time back then, is now preparing for a complete revenge in the rematch after eight years.

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