The 11 Best Tacos in London (Or, Good Mexican Food Is Hard to Find) - mexican restaurant chicken dishes

It's hard to find decent Mexican food in London.
Even bad things need some discovery.
To save your energy, I went hunting with my Mexican colleagues to find the best tortillas in the city.
We ordered a plate of pork and beef at each restaurant and a drink.
The search took two nights.
It was a tiring sport, hungry at first, and margar Tower wine at the end.
Along the way, we were greeted by some friendly faces and some servers.
We sing along with the Latin Pop Songs. Viva Mexico!
Here's my top 10: My mistake: I didn't realize it was a Tex-
Mexican Union restaurant for drinkers who happen to have food.
My Mexican colleague was shocked when the dishes arrived.
"It's not Mexican food," the most measured response.
Tortillas are a strange kind of rubber with no taste in the filling.
I don't describe fried beans for delicious reasons.
But it's not all bad news to take o.
It was packed with happy people and the service was friendly. Very friendly.
In fact everyone there was nice and it made me sad to criticize the place.
So if you like a lively bar, try it.
Eat something before you leave. The bill: £52. 31 ($78. 82). Rating: 4. 5/10. (
WC2H 9JA, 5 Lanley Street, Covent Garden; +44-20-7379-7728 or cafe-pacifico. com. )
Westbourne Park, a crowded venue, is popular with locals. a very good-looking crowd.
The way it is charming.
If I wanted to hear reggae music, I would consider hanging out there.
The tequila in Margar tower is Cabrito, and while the strawberry version of fresh fruit is delicious, it doesn't impress my colleagues.
The tortillas are cold and go home. made (
Not Mexican though).
Apart from a whack Pepper, the filling lacks flavor.
But I still love this place.
Bill: about 43. 25. Rating: 5/10. (
W2 5QL, 125 Park Road, Westbourne; +44-20-7727-6771 or . )
The hotel on Portobello Road was packed on Friday night: packed and understaffed.
Despite this, customers still look happy;
There must be buzz.
Service was spotty: when we were hesitant to order, a busy waitress turned her eyes and walked away.
The other one is sweet.
The tortillas are cold, and the Machine appears. made.
Carnitas pork tacos are of course top notch, but cattle
Fried tortillas by cheeek are not very tasty.
Santo is popular and not bad, but I'm not going to rush back: even before margar Tower, this uneven mix of service and food can make you dizzy. The bill: £47. 81. Rating: 5. 5/10. (
299 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, W10 5TD; +44-20-8968-
459 orsantolodres. com)
This is a cheap and cheerful place with a real Mexican feel, from music to murals to the altar with the statue of the Lady of Guadalupe.
This is definitely a place to go out with the students and have a beer and margar tower.
Two tortillas per taco. Road to Mexico
Friendly service.
The tortillas were barely good, and the sauce was put on the table in a bottle.
But Mezcal is interesting and worth a visit.
Bill: 31 plus tip. Score: 6/10. (
127 King2pb Kingsland Street; +44-20-7254-1177. )
This is a dark and moody place where you are more likely to go on a date and drink than to eat.
Although you may want a friendly welcome at the Mexican restaurant, the service is a bit rough.
The atmosphere is Latin in general.
But Sinita bill is spicy and juicy, and the fat balance is just right.
They are one of the best we have ever tried.
Carne DF is dry, not so interesting.
Tacos without salsa
When we asked habanello, we were charged a fee of 1. 50 extra.
Still, unlike the bottled sauce served elsewhere, the sauce is freshly made. The bill: £43. 82. Score: 6. 5/10. (
No. 153, Commercial Street, E1 6BJ; +44-20-7377-8418 or )
I saw Shepherd's Bush on the subway map.
I have never been there to eat before.
While cochinita pork tacos can use more flavor, they are one of the best we have tried and tacos are acceptable.
Carne asada grilled steak tacos and avocado and salsa verde are on the dry side but OK again.
Habanera is a very popular local restaurant.
The waiters were friendly with Mexican wine.
The Latin music played made my colleagues sing happily. The beers—
O or Marina black beer-
Very popular
I will definitely go back if I am in this area. The bill: £39. 93. Rating: 6. 5/10. (
280 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, W12 7JA; +44-20-8801-
4887 or habanera. co. uk. )
This Soho hotspot was packed on Friday night.
We were too busy to pay for our drinks, even though we tried our best.
The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very active.
I 'd love to go back and pay back the money I owe.
The tortillas are OK, although the tortillas are cold, the filling needs bottled sauces to season.
You go for drinks and food-
If you're not too obsessed with authenticity
Bill: I estimate 44. 44 pounds. Rating: 7/10. (
16 Moore Street, W1D 5NH Soho; +44-20-7758-
4100 or labodeganegra. com. )
This is a luxury restaurant in Mayfair, one of London's most expensive areas.
The entrance is like a nightclub, doorman and dark curtains.
Dim lights, expensive artifacts, taravila pottery cleaning-
The washbasin is so beautiful, so be sure to go to the bathroom.
The chef is Greek and our waiter is French but he knows the food very well and the food is very nice.
The tortillas are handmade. made.
The bill tortillas are a bit dry and underpowered, but not bad.
Short rib is one of the best varieties we have ever tasted.
The location and atmosphere of the hotel is your own responsibility. The bill: £68. 10. Rating: 7. 5/10. (13-
W1S 3NS 14 Mayfair Cork Street; +44-20-7409-
1300 or peyoterestaurantcom. )
Some purists criticized Wahaka. Ignore them.
The warm and friendly service, the fun atmosphere, the low price, and the vibrant food were all the winners. Chef-
Shopkeepers Thomas Miers did more in promoting Mexican food in the United States than anyone else. K.
Her pork belly is one of my favorite dishes.
I always order it for complex spicing.
Having said that, my Mexican friend was disappointed with the tortillas and when you picked up the tortillas it was cold and loose.
However, I have noticed that the British steak tortillas are very good.
Good quality meat for right BBQ.
Better yet, prices are the lowest in London. The bill: £31. 05. Rating: 8/10. (
C2N 4HG No. 66, Qian dos Square, Covent Garden; +44-20-7240-1883 or wahaca. co. uk. )
Come here for authentic and cheap Mexican food.
Lupita East attracts a group of young Mexicans who provide a wealth of food and friendly service in a room that does not waste money decorating.
Tacos traditionally prepared (
Through nixtamalization)
They will provide you effortlessly if you need a plate of lime.
There are also local dishes on the menu, such as Atun Mazatlan.
Arrachera tortillas are a bit dry but classic;
Sydney Tower in skin Bill (pork)
The options are colorful and full of taste. The bill: £39. 99. Rating: 8. 5/10. (60-
No. 62, E1 6LT Commercial Street; +44-20-3141-6000 or lupita. co. uk)This low-key restaurant—
A place in town, the restaurant is thin on the ground
It's where Mexicans eat.
It's almost like a community club.
Tortillas look like machines.
Fried tortillas are made of a large amount of meat and are rich in taste.
They are so rich that they may be hard to pick up, but who cares? The arrachera (beef)
The tortillas are nice with a green tomatillo salsa;
The Sinita bill Hotel is an outstanding hotel.
You can even taste orange juice and other separate ingredients.
Friendly and efficient service. The bill: £39. 90 plus tip. Rating: 9/10. (
130 Hampstead Road, Marylebone, NW1 3EL; +44-20-7387-
4064 or mestizomx. com)(
At the time of writing, the Taqueria restaurant in Notting Hill was closed for renovation. )(
Richard Vines is the chief food critic at Bloomberg.
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