Cuisine Guide

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.

19 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
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
Fonda

Modern Mexican · ££££ · Mayfair

79Signal

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Baja Taco

Called the 'supermodel of the fish finger sandwich world' by The Guardian, this taco features cod fillet fried in the 'laciest of batters' and served with a 'moreish' cucumber and pistachio sauce.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
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.

10
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.

11
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.

12
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.

13
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.

14
Cometa

Mexican Seafood · £££ · Fitzrovia

70Signal

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Ceviche and Aguachile

These raw dishes lead the menu, pairing fresh UK seafood with 'zesty Mexican flavours' inspired by the coastal state of Sinaloa.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

15
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.

16
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.

17
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.

18
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.

19
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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