Mexican Restaurants in the UK
263 Mexican restaurants mapped across the UK
By restaurant type
Las Iguanas Manchester
Manchester · England
Latin American chain restaurant on Deansgate serving flame-grilled dishes, sharing plates and bottomless brunch. Vibrant decor inspired by the southern hemisphere.
Madre Manchester
Manchester · England
Mexico City-inspired restaurant at Kampus serving tacos, wood-grilled seafood, ceviche and steaks. Sister venue to the Liverpool original, with a vibrant street food atmosphere.
Sandinista
Manchester · England
Established in 2002, this intimate Latin bar offers a huge selection of cocktails and tequilas alongside Mexican-inspired tapas. A Manchester institution off St Ann's Square.
Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn
Manchester · England
Cal-Mex restaurant in the Northern Quarter combining the best of Mexican dishes with generous American portions. Known for loaded nachos and creative burritos.
Tortilla Manchester
Manchester · England
UK's largest fast-casual Mexican chain serving California-style burritos and tacos. Located on Oxford Street in Manchester city centre.
Mariachi
Edinburgh · Scotland
Family-run Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh's beautiful Old Town on Victoria Street. Over a decade of serving authentic Mexican cuisine in one of Edinburgh's most iconic streets.
Las Iguanas Birmingham
Birmingham · England
Latin American chain restaurant in Somerset House on Temple Street. Flame-grilled dishes, sharing plates and bottomless brunch in the city centre.
Tortilla Birmingham
Birmingham · England
California-style burritos and tacos in Grand Central above Birmingham New Street Station. Quick, fresh Mexican food made to order.
El Cartel Thistle Street
Edinburgh · Scotland
Mexican street food restaurant on Thistle Street in Edinburgh's New Town. Tacos, mezcal and margaritas in a buzzy, casual setting. The original El Cartel location.
El Cartel Teviot
Edinburgh · Scotland
Second El Cartel location near the University of Edinburgh. Popular for affordable tacos at 5 pounds and wings, with mezcal and tequila cocktails.
El Cartel Roxburgh
Edinburgh · Scotland
Third El Cartel location on the Royal Mile. Mexican street food and cocktails on High Street in Edinburgh's historic Old Town.
Angeles at Peckham Arches
London · Greater London
LA-inspired taco joint pop-up/residency at Peckham Arches (covered terrace). Tacos al pastor with pineapple, plus green and tomato salsas. 4 tacos and a beer for £20.
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Directory curated by Edmond Bojalil, founder of Recetas Mexas.
Read more about Mexican restaurants in the UK
Mexican food in the UK has grown enormously in recent years, moving beyond fast-casual chains to include authentic family-run restaurants, high-end dining experiences, and specialist taquerias. Our directory covers everything from traditional Oaxacan cuisine to Baja-style fish tacos,Puebla-style moles, and Yucatecan specialities like cochinita pibil.
Selected restaurants are independently reviewed through our Secret Judge programme: judges visit anonymously, order multiple dishes, and evaluate based on five criteria — authenticity, flavour quality, service, atmosphere, and value for money. Restaurants cannot pay for better ratings or featured placement.