One of the most common complaints about London’s food scene is the dearth of authentic Mexican food. But the reality is that there is a growing wave of incredible Mexican eateries all across our city. Heck, our city is even home to a Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in the form of Marylebone’s Kol. Frustrated by the oft-repeated complaint, one Mexican restaurant owner has put together a list to highlight London’s wealth of delicious Mexican-owned restaurants, taquerias, and eateries.
A casual observer of London’s Mexican food scene might spot chain Tex-Mex establishments around our city and roll their eyes. But there is much more available for those willing to explore. In fact, one could argue (and I will) that some of the city’s most popular (and viral) establishments are incredible Mexican-owned restaurants. These include the likes of the queue-commanding Sonora Taqueria in Stoke Newington, Guacamoles in Peckham, and Proper Tacos in North London.
Mexican-owned restaurants in London
Even outside of the social-media-dominating spots, London is home to all sorts of Mexican-owned restaurants. Fortunately for fans of Mexican food, someone has already done the work and compiled a list of the best of the best – Mexican-approved. Teresa Lopez, of Proper Tacos, has put together a guide to the city’s best and most authentic spots.
Video: @propertacoslondon, via TikTok
This ain’t merely a list of restaurant names, either. The painstakingly researched directory also includes criteria such as ‘hand-made tortillas’, the average Google rating, and whether they’ve won awards. The kicker? Every single spot is Mexican-owned.
Some of our particular favourites on the list include:
- Proper Tacos
- Sonora Taqueria
- Corrochio’s
- Guacamoles
- Cavita
- Santo Remedio
- Homies On Donkeys
- Mestizo
- La Chingada
Check out a map of every entry on the list here:
So, whether you’re looking to get your taco fill or explore the breadth of Mexican cuisine, now you know exactly where to go. Each of these spots is sure to provide you with an authentic taste of Mexican cooking – and it might just surprise you. After all, there’s much more to Mexico than just tacos and burritos.