Mexican Restaurants in the UK
381 Mexican restaurants mapped across the UK
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Nanna Mexico
Cambridge · England
Independent Mexican restaurant in central Cambridge at Petty Cury. Caters to all dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo and halal options.
Tortilla Cambridge
Cambridge · England
Tortilla in Cambridge city centre. California-style Mexican burritos, tacos and margaritas on tap, popular with students and locals.
Taquiza
London
Hidden under the railway arches and sharing space with The Carpet Shop nightclub, this Peckham taqueria focuses on Mexican street food with handmade tacos, tostadas and comforting sides.
La Chingada Euston
London
Euston outpost of the family-run Mexican taqueria, serving authentic tacos and street-food classics made with traditional recipes.
Lupe's Cantina Mexicana
Leeds
No-frills, family-run cantina that has been serving authentic Mexican dishes in Headingley for almost a decade, with an atmosphere reminiscent of a bustling Cancun eatery.
Paz Taqueria
Edinburgh
New-wave Edinburgh taqueria celebrated for hand-pressed tacos, bold flavours and expertly crafted cocktails in a warm, welcoming New Town space.
Homies on Donkeys
London
Mexican-owned and proudly independent taqueria in Leytonstone, run by Tijuana-raised chefs. The award-winning spot is famously cutlery-free, serving handmade tortillas and bold tacos in a casual cantina setting. Moved from Wood Street Market in Walthamstow to its larger Leytonstone home in 2023.
1910 Cantina Parsons Green
London
Second London outpost of the Mexican-owned 1910 Cantina, on New Kings Road in Parsons Green. Offers the same authentic taco, tequila and mezcal-led menu as the Balham original in a relaxed Fulham setting.
Tortilla Watford
Watford
Tortilla's Harlequin Centre branch in Watford, offering California-style burritos, bowls and tacos made fresh each day. A reliable fast-casual option in the heart of the high street.
Tortilla Norwich
Norwich
Tortilla's Norwich city-centre branch on Castle Meadow, serving California-style burritos, tacos and bowls. Convenient stop for fresh, fast Mexican-inspired food in the heart of the city.
La Capilla at Blackshaws
Stockport
Authentic Mexican taqueria on Stockport's Market Place, the town-centre sister site of the popular Heaton Chapel original. Serves small plates, tacos, burritos, weekend brunch, frozen margaritas and Mexican-inspired cocktails.
Prickly Pear Mexican Kitchen
Portsmouth
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Directory curated by Edmond Bojalil, founder of Recetas Mexas.
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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.