A tiny, counter-focused Hackney Wick taqueria that eschews digital hype for open-fire cooking, vinyl hip-hop soundtracks, and a high-energy, intimate atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
It is walk-in only with limited covers; put your name on the list and wait at a nearby brewery. Once seated at the counter, order a few tacos per person and share a large 'cut' from the fire.
What to order
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.'
Bone-in Pork Chop
A 'whopping great' and 'bargainous' cut cooked over charcoal, described as 'tremendous meat' that is perfect for 'caveman-style chewing.'
Monkfish Tacos
These feature 'tender, spiced lobes' of fish topped with a 'luscious burnt orange dressing' that critics find both 'vivid' and 'nicely restrained.'
Chilli Chocolate Truffles
A 'fiery, housemade' dessert that critics say will 'satisfy any sweet cravings' at the end of a spice-forward meal.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jimi Famurewa (90%)
Editorial Weight 62 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (333 reviews)
Good to know
No reservations. The space is very small (approx. 25 covers) and can get smoky from the open grill. Great for dates, difficult for groups.
Locations
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