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Oaxacan cuisine with mole negro, tlayudas, and a curated mezcal bar.
El Pastor Soho is a London outpost of the well-regarded El Pastor group, serving handmade tortilla tacos and mezcal cocktails inspired by Mexico City's taqueria scene. While the menu occasionally nods to its Soho surroundings, the core offering reflects a genuine approach to Mexican street food traditions.
Late-night street tacos with al pastor and handmade tortillas.
Regional Mexican with cochinita pibil and Sinaloa-style aguachile.
Mezcalito Chelsea presents itself as a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in an upscale London neighbourhood, with a name evoking agave culture. Without detailed menu information, the mezcal-forward branding suggests some engagement with genuine Mexican spirits tradition, though the Chelsea setting raises questions about culinary depth.
A Mexican bar and restaurant in Parsons Green offering dishes like chilaquiles and classic tacos alongside margaritas, positioning itself as an accessible neighbourhood spot with genuine Mexican flavours. The menu leans toward crowd-pleasing staples rather than deep regional specificity, but authentic touches are evident.
A Camden Market fixture serving Mexican staples like tacos and margaritas in a canal-side setting, with menu highlights including guajillo and chipotle braised meats. Reviewers frequently cite it as one of the more authentic Mexican options in London, though it leans toward crowd-pleasing rather than deeply regional cooking.
A small London cantina co-founded by mezcal and tequila specialist Jose and chef Mauricio, named after the year of the Mexican Revolution and serving tacos, ceviche, and tostadas alongside an extensive agave spirits list. The menu leans contemporary but is rooted in genuine Mexican flavours rather than Tex-Mex conventions.
Santo Remedio Asador is a wood-fire grill-focused Mexican restaurant in London Bridge, founded by Edson and Natalie, serving dishes like mole-braised short rib, barbacoa lamb cutlets, and pork tacos alongside a serious tequila and mezcal cocktail menu. The asador format nods to authentic Mexican cooking traditions, though the menu blends regional influences rather than representing a single region.
A taquería under the railway arches at Borough Market serving handmade tortillas and tacos al pastor, backed by the Hart brothers (Barrafina, Quo Vadis) and drawing on genuine Mexican street food traditions. The menu balances classic preparations with some modern twists, staying broadly faithful to Mexican taco culture.
A Kensal Rise spot laser-focused on birria — the Jalisco-origin adobo-marinated meat stew — served as tacos, loaded fries, and even ramen, using slow-cooked Angus beef with consommé for dipping. The menu is tight and purposeful, with al pastor and mushroom tacos rounding things out.
A focused taqueria in Soho named after and inspired by Mexico City street food culture, offering a tight menu of classic CDMX-style tacos — al pastor, carne asada, chicharron, and nopal — on fresh tortillas with cilantro and onion. The concept feels genuinely rooted in taqueria tradition rather than Tex-Mex or fusion trends.