Cuisine Guide

Near Me — Best Mexican in East London

Discover handpicked Mexican restaurants in East London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

5 restaurants

1
Lucia's

Mexican · ££ · Hackney Wick

92Signal

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Beef Barbacoa Tacos

Universally praised as 'juicy and piping hot,' these tacos feature 'soft, succulent' meat and nixtamalized corn tortillas that are 'vivid in flavour.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Homies On Donkeys

Mexican · ££ · Leytonstone

89Signal

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Cochinito (Pork) Tacos

Described as confit pork with dripping and 'wobbling amounts of jalapeño relish,' these are a staple of the menu that critics claim are 'astonishingly good' and full of flavor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Bad Manners

Mexican · £ · Shoreditch

72Signal

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Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Regarded as 'London’s best burrito,' this mainstay features a 'thick, fresh flour tortilla' seared to a crisp, containing a 'great, joyous mush' of house-made pork sausage, velvety omelette, and tater tots.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
Mexican Seoul

Korean-Mexican Fusion · ££ · Hackney

70Signal

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Gochu-Gang Wings

Described as a 'match crafted by the food gods,' these wings feature a fermented rice and chili sensation that critics call 'damn good flappers.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Corrochio's

Mexican · ££ · Dalston

70Signal

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Lamb Barbacoa Tacos

Reviewers preferred these over other taco options, noting they are served with beans, pickled onions, and a "great roasted salsa" on "excellent" corn tortillas that are a world away from supermarket versions.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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