Mochachos serves flame-grilled chicken seasoned with Mexican spices in Johannesburg, a concept that began in Pretoria in 1994. The kitchen uses dry herbs and spices rather than oils, grilling the chicken over flame. You choose from five heat levels for the seasoning, from lemon and herb to dynamite.

The menu includes oversized chicken burgers alongside Mexican dishes like burritos, fajitas and chimichangas. Nachos come with salsa, melted cheddar, sour cream and guacamole; quesadillas are stuffed with sautéed onion, green pepper and cheese. The restaurant group has expanded to Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius and Australia.

The Newtown location on Lilian Ngoyi Street serves the same menu that originated nearly thirty years ago: chicken grilled with Mexican spices, adapted to local tastes but keeping the dry-rub method rather than heavy sauces. The building uses bright colors in its decor, a nod to the food's origins.