Best Mexican restaurants in London
7 mexican restaurants recommended by London's top food sources
Mexican · Peckham · Hackney Wick · Peckham Rye
Guacamoles
Hand-rolled tortillas wrapped around meticulously sourced pork—whether it's the caramelised El Pastor or fall-apart carnitas—prove that exceptional Mexican street food doesn't require a sit-down restaurant. The guacamole is genuinely fresh and the prices absurdly fair, making this a genuine local favourite that's spawned a cult following from Peckham to Hackney Wick.
Mexican · Fitzrovia
Cometa
Cometa reinvents Mexican seafood through unexpected combinations—think lobster flautas with silky bean purée or crab chilpachole rice crowned with smoked eel cream—that feel both inventive and grounded. The kitchen's sophisticated approach to coastal Mexican flavors, anchored by pristine ingredients and bold technique, delivers dishes that genuinely surprise without sacrificing soul.
Mexican · Walthamstow
Acme Taco
Acme Taco delivers deeply savory, slow-smoked pork belly tacos with crispy skin and flexible vegan chorizo swaps that hit different whether you're grabbing pre-drinks fuel or a full meal. Their Walthamstow outpost at 40FT is exactly the kind of casual, unfussy spot that makes a night out feel less planned and more inevitable.
Mexican · Mayfair · Regent Street
Fonda
Fonda delivers regionally authentic Mexican cooking with such precision that each dish demands to be savored, backed by staff who genuinely understand their ingredients and know how to guide you through the menu. While execution is generally stellar, it's worth approaching with curiosity—the kitchen doesn't always hit the same mark across every offering.
Mexican · Walthamstow · E1
Homies on Donkeys
Irreverent Mexican street food meets serious culinary craft here, where playful vibes mask genuinely award-winning tacos that punch well above their weight at £9 a pop. Duck, steak, and vegan options showcase both creative technique and uncompromising ingredient quality that explains why this place keeps racking up accolades.
Mexican · Shoreditch · Stoke Newington
Sonora Taquería
Sonora Taquería delivers legitimately excellent tacos wrapped in an appealingly chaotic atmosphere that feels alive and unpretentious. The adjoining salsa bar seals the deal, making it the rare spot where the food and drinks are equally compelling.
Mexican · Notting Hill
Taq
Taq elevates the taqueria beyond basics with unexpected touches—smoked chilli margaritas and crispy shrimp dorados—while Jackson Boxer's creative hand pushes toward refined comfort food that still respects tradition. The dry-aged beef rib dove taco alone justifies a visit, a dish that feels both playful and serious.
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