Cuisine Guide

Cheap Eats — Best Mexican in London

Discover handpicked Mexican restaurants in 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.

6 restaurants

1
La Chingada

Mexican · £ · Southwark

82Signal

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Suadero Tacos

Universally acclaimed by critics as the menu's star; beef brisket confited for hours until hypnotically rich and tender.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Sonora Taquería

Mexican · £ · Stoke Newington

80Signal

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Barbacoa Taco

A consensus standout and personal favorite of critics, featuring 'rich, slow cooked beef' that is described as being 'OUT OF THIS WORLD'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Guacamoles

Mexican · £ · Peckham

78Signal

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Al Pastor Tacos

Critics describe the meat as consistently delectable, featuring a tender, fatty texture with a "fruity sweetness" that outshines more famous London competitors.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Taca Tacos Deptford

Mexican · £ · Deptford

75Signal

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Beef Birria Combo

The undisputed signature dish; slow-cooked brisket in a rich broth served with consommé for dipping.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
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.

6
Proper Tacos

Mexican · £ · Archway

70Signal

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Blue Corn Tortillas

Reviewers highlight that owner Teresa makes these in front of you before loading them with ingredients.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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