Cuisine Guide

Best Mexican in South London

Discover handpicked Mexican restaurants in South 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.

Mexican by neighbourhood

8 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
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
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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