After absolutely loving their Edinburgh restaurant, I couldn't not visit one of their branches in London..and needless to say I wasn't disappointed at all..
The Margaritas are to die for, loved the mexican beer with classic chelada.. it's a heaven for vegetarians.. sweet potato and feta taquito is a must have!
Can't recommend the place enough - quirky, fresh and zingy..
Beatriz Gonçalves Pereira
+4
wahaca is one of the good places to have dinner and have some drinks without spending a lot of money!
I really like their mexican food and their incredible service! And the good thing is that you have it all around London, so if you ever in doubt to where to dine, give it a go!
Quesadillas, Tortillas, Guacamole, everything is worth it!
I initially didn’t plan to write a review of Wahaca.
We went there kind of by default on a Sunday evening when there simply wasn’t enough food in the fridge to cook dinner, and everything else in the neighbourhood seemed to have already closed.
But then, just like the first time I visited, the utter brilliance of it all hit be. I tend not to be the biggest fan of so-called “chain restaurants” (which I most often than not find a bit “meh”) but Wahaca is most definitely an exception to that rule. So I obviously HAD TO write about it.
Also I fell in love with Frijoles, and that was in itself enough of a reason for a review!
Really good Mexican food!!!Nice atmosphere in all their branches.loved their regularly changing special menu a lot.Been several times and enjoyed it each time we went there.
At an event around the corner and eager for a sit down and some yumminess, I was so pleased to find a Wahaca for lunch. Prompt service, tasty taquitos (I had the chicken ones *and* the sweet potato and feta ones - both were good, but the veggie ones were the best!), a chilled bottle of beer and a nice old pile of chips and guac. Lunch done right.
This Wahaca is bigger than most and has a great, fun atmosphere which is maintained by the chains many distinctive and quirky features. A laid back feel is created from the moment you enter by the ping pong table by the entrance. The theme is carried through the restaurant which is brightly decorated and has plenty of character.
As does the food. I was with two friends and we ordered the sharing platter which included the pork tacos and chicken Caesar tostadas. We ordered a couple of extras as well like the festive taquitos and plenty of the restaurants signature black beans. All were unsurprisingly tasty and delicious, very well cooked and flavoured Mexican food. We washed this down by obligatory frozen margaritas which came in unfussy tumblers and were strong and tasty. The service was fast, and our table had a constant stream of food and drink coming to it.
A great, indulgent night, in a great environment.
There are very few good Mexican restaurants in London and Wahaca is one of them . Fancy a good burrito or tasty tacos Wahaca is the place to go to. Wahaca has few branches but I have only been to the one in Islington. The place is done up very well and interiors is very colourful and catches your attention. The staff gives you a table as you enter and the service here is pretty fast.The crowd is also very mixed .
The Wahaca guacamole with chips is good to start with.The grilled british tacos are quite tasty.I recommend you try the chipotle chicken quesadilla and the grilled corn.
The churros here are yummy.
The place is not very expensive and gives good value for money.
Wahaca is a restaurant with a really nice casual atmosphere and it's a great place to come to dinner with friends. Their Tacos and Quesadillas are great! I definitely recommend trying the steak Tacos and the black bean Quesadillas which are delicious!
They also have a great selection of drinks and most importantly, they have a wide variety of margaritas. I tried the hibiscus one and thought it was really good, their classic one is also really nice and perfectly compliments the food. I also definitely recommend trying their churros and chocolate which was really delicious. The churros are small so they're not too filling and the chocolate was really good.
Wahaca isn’t your typical bland 'Mexican' restaurant. Instead the food is an explosion of flavours formed through the fusion of different herbs and spices. We had a series of tapas-like platters of street food and the range of ingredients, textures and flavours was amazing. The main courses are so large (as I saw from adjoining tables) that I recommend that you explore the dishes by ordering one of the platters. These are great to share and allow you to try a variety of different dishes.
The restaurant also boasts an interesting range of tequila cocktails. I chose the tamarind cocktail and it was especially tasty with the anticipated kick! The service was quick and friendly and I really loved the vibe of the place.
Wahaca is a restaurant that I will definitely revisit due to the great food and the slightly quirky nature of the place.
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A taste of Mexican cuisine at its finest! Wahaca is a must must MUST go for anyone who enjoys Tacos, Burritos, Qaesadillas and a nice chilled glass of the all time mexican favourite, margaritas! Wahaca satisfies all the needs and wants of a mexican foodie. To begin the meal, they welcome you with a generous portion of chips, salsa and guacamole, something you just can't get enough of and believe me, you will go for seconds, thirds and most likely fourths! Their service being impeccable is another bonus! Having your meal being served to you within 10 minutes of placing the order is truly something commendable! If you're like me and want the food you ordered to magically appear on your table once the orders been placed, Wahaca almost satisfies those needs!
The colourful and vibrant interiors not only liven the mood but add a sense of comfort and closeness. With ample amount of space, entertainment and delicious food in all their restaurants, Wahaca is a place I would recommend to everyone!
Average price for 2 people: £30
Been to this Wahacca quite a few times already, main reason - it's cosy, it's well located and both food and staff are great! And added bonus - spookily cute El dia de los muertos decorations 🩵👻
The guacamole could’ve used some jalapeño’s, salt and a little more lime. The sweet potato toquito was absolutely insane, crispy shell with a gooey spicy cheesy filling, covered in spicy mayo with cool sour cream, it was stunning. The butter milk chicken taco were nice too, had a nice Cajun spice to them. I tried the crab but personally wasn’t a fan was almost like a tuna mayo on a crispy tortilla felt lazy from the chef there. Everything else however was on point! Great service too everyone very polite and had great smiles.
Would definitely be back and really recommend.
Very happy about this restaurant. I did like the flavour af the different tacos (I didn't had mexican often so I wouldn't know about the authenticity but it did taste good).
The service was quick and precise, the food was well done and well presented. We spent less than 80£ for 4 people having a really good amount of tacos, nachos etc (no drinks).
Love Wahaca, this is the second one I've been too.
The food is truly excellent and the layout of the Islington branch feels open.
Just had dinner around 8.45pm, I expected way more people for the "cinco de mayo" in a mexican restaurant but anyway the atmosphere was good with great music.
Crab Tostada (£7,50): 6/10
Buttermilk Chicken Taco (£7,75): 8/10
Chicken Burrito (£12,50): 8/10
- extra guacamole (£1,75)
- grill cheese (£1,25)
Basil Mezcalita (£8,25): 9/10
Service Charge 12,5% (£4,87)
tot. £43,87
Overall the food was nice, luckily getting better in sequence. The crab tostada didn't have much flavour, but the tostada was super crunchy. The taco had many flavours blending together perfectly and I enjoyed it a lot. The burrito on one side was amazing due to the chicken taste, nice and unexpected; on the other rice and beans lacked some kick. Basil mezcalita was just amazing.
Had the vegan fixed menu. So good! Fresh, tasty, really varied, loads of food. Great atmosphere, really light and airy in there. Nice drinks.
Really nice place, great food and lovely people!
Tacos are my fav food so the bf surprised me with a trip here, they are yummy!! 🌮
The simple fact they have vegan plantain tacos gives them an extra star on its own.
The churros and dessert were also good, I’d defo go back for more!
My bf’s quesadilla left a lot to be desired, however the scrumptious nachos made up for that.
My only gripe was the time it took to get serving staff to notice us if we wanted something or to pay the bill. The menu is also not very clear - I ordered 3 different types of tacos as it says to order 2-3 per person, however the menu doesn’t mention that you get 2-3 tacos per plate, so we had ALOT of tacos!
Itziar Masegosa Valdés
+5
Amazing experience in london. I’ve been there so many times I’ve lost the count. It’s a must have if you’re in the city and you want to try something different (if you’re full of local food). The place it’s loudy -in a good way- and invites you to have a good time with good music and tasty coctels. We tried the guacamole, tacos al pastor, cochinita, halloumi tacos and the one with mushrooms. Also we ordered horchata de arroz, agua de jamaica and an amazing pasion fruit margarita.
Btw they have so many different options for veggies 🌱
Ps.: it’s kids friendly! 🤣😜 They have high chairs, kids menu and an entertainment kit. ♥️
Beautiful little restaurant, got the lighting just right, great music. Possibly the friendliest staff I've ever had in a restaurant, so chill and very helpful. I didn't have to ask for a thing, they checked at great intervals. And the food is to die for. If you think you like Mexican food, Wahaca will make you love it.
Great for vegetarian options as well, pretty much everything has an alternative - and they even mark how much of an impact your dishes have on the climate!
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