Cuisine Guide

Mid Range — 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.

11 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
Santo Remedio

Mexican · ££ · Southwark

81Signal

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Guacamole with Grasshoppers

This is the restaurant's 'signature' dish and 'famous' starter. The freshly chopped guacamole is topped with deep-fried insects that offer a unique salty 'crunch' and texture.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Tacos Padre

Mexican · ££ · Southwark

81Signal

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Beef Short-rib Suadero Taco

Consistently praised across reviews for its rich flavor, featuring aged beef fat and often paired with burnt onion.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Korean Dinner Party

Korean-Mexican Fusion · ££ · Soho

80Signal

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KDP Corn Dog

The restaurant's signature street snack—half mozzarella, half hot dog, battered and dusted with sugar and ketchup/mustard.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
El Cenote

Mexican · ££ · Camden

75Signal

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Baja Fish Tacos

Described as extraordinary and beautifully garnished, the battered sea bass is perfectly complemented by a spicy habanero sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
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.

8
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.

9
TAQUIZA

Mexican · ££ · Peckham

68Signal

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Wild Mushroom Barbacoa

Described as 'insanely good' and a 'definite must-order,' this taco is praised for being super meaty and saucy despite being vegetarian, topped with a pumpkin seed salsa.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Taca Tacos Peckham

Mexican · ££ · Peckham

55Signal

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Beef Birria

The signature dish features a 'deeply moreish bovine broth tingling with hints of spicy heat and citrus' that makes it worth the visit.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

11
1910 Balham

Mexican · ££ · Balham

55Signal

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Guacamole

A spectacular benchmark classic made with four simple ingredients, best paired with totopos or chicharrones.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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