Sit at the bar if you can, sipping cocktails or something from their mezcal range.Ĭlub Mexicana is unique on this list because it's an all-vegan taqueria.

The original location in Clerkenwell is still a scene, with the masa fried chicken tacos and their Birria de Res (braised beef shin & short rib, guajillo chile, ancho chile) well worth a look. Try classics like the al-pastor, but Walter's chorizo tacos should really be top of your list.įirst opened in 2016, Breddos was at the forefront of London's new-wave taqueria offering. They've now moved to a bigger site which also allows a proper dine-in experience and which also let them add more to the menu. Mexico City-born chef-patron Walter Opitz was hyped up by his mates to open a restaurant off the back of the amazing food he cooked for them. Somewhat out of nowhere, La Chingada launched to fantastic word of mouth in Surrey Quays, followed up by rave reviews. We were big fans of the smoked beef shin birria with its veal bone consomé for dipping but the baja fish tacos looked very good too. The taco menu includes Beef Suadero with confit brisket, their pork carnitas and finally Nopales with caramelised onion and grilled cactus.Īdriana Cavita's gorgeous-looking Marylebone restaurant serves up a select but top-rate selection of tacos on its modern Mexican menu. While the Sonora team work out their next moves for a permanent location, they've opened this spin-off at Arcade Food Market. Netil Market, 13-23 Westgate St, London E8 3RL Both the original restaurant and the Shoreditch cafe are worth a try. Stay for the sharing plates like the lamb barbacoa, and don't leave without trying many of their wonderful margaritas. The soft-shell taco is a deserved bestseller, but try the pork belly or chicken tinga tacos too. One of the best Mexican restaurants in London, its launch helped to redefine the kind of Mexican food we should aspire to here. You might find chilli cheese crisp tacos or lamb birria for dipping in lamb consomme but check their Insta feed for the regularly changing weekend menu to be sure tacos are on when you're planning to visit. This tiny neighbourhood cafe has become white hot for its weekend menu combos of smash burgers, creme brulee cookies and tacos. If the tasting menu is too much, head to their basement Mezcaleria for tostadas (including enoki mushroom, fermented gooseberries, habanero), quesadillas and more.ĥ8 Evering Rd, Lower Clapton, London N16 7SR The tasting menu always features a single taco - the one on the menu now is Scottish highland wagyu taco with cascabel chilli, rosé pickled shallots, veal and bone marrow sauce and sunflower petals. Heading towards the high-end of London's taco scene is Michelin-starred Kol, from chef Santiago Lastra.

We've rounded up the best places for tacos right now. The Mexican food scene has never been better in London - which means there are some quite amazing tacos out there.

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