Mexican Restaurants in the UK
381 Mexican restaurants mapped across the UK
By restaurant type
Restaurant listing
Pellizco
Sheffield · England
Award-winning modern Mexican restaurant on Dyson Place in Sharrow Vale. Menu inspired by Mexico with exposed brickwork and colourful tiles. Reviewed in The Good Food Guide.
Acme Taco
London · Greater London
Pop-up/residency from chef Andrew Clarke (Acme Fire Cult) at 40FT Brewery, Blackhorse Road, since April 2026. Live-fire tacos cooked over an open flame. Thursday to Sunday, no reservations.
Meathead Mexican
London · Greater London
Street food vendor at Camden Market (West Yard). The UK's first stall dedicated to birria tacos. Quesabirria-style birria tacos served with consommé. 25K followers on Instagram.
Thrift Taco
London · Greater London
Taco pop-up/residency at the Howl at the Moon pub (Hoxton) and The Great Beyond brewery. Bold, high-quality tacos made with proper technique and British ingredients. Launched March 2025.
Bandidos Mexican
Folkestone
Bustling spot offering classic Mexican fare with vegan options, cocktails & takeout.
Mexican Villa
Bolton
El Paso
Sheffield · England
Mexican and Italian restaurant in the heart of Sheffield city centre. Serving a mix of Mexican and Italian cuisine with a lively bar atmosphere.
Las Iguanas Cardiff Bay
Cardiff · Wales
Latin American chain at Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay. Flame-grilled dishes, sharing plates and bottomless brunch with waterfront views.
Dos Dedos
Bath · England
Mexican cantina on Bath's cobbled streets serving tacos and over 100 mezcals and tequilas. Walk-ins only for food and drinks in a lively atmosphere.
Cavita
London · England
Chef Adriana Cavita's acclaimed Marylebone restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes with an open kitchen. Previously at El Bulli and Pujol. Named London's top Mexican restaurant 2025 by Time Out.
Wahaca Southbank
London · England
Wahaca at the Southbank Centre with views of the Thames. Fresh Mexican street food perfect for pre-show dining or a riverside lunch with margaritas.
Wahaca White City
London · England
Wahaca at Westfield London shopping centre. Convenient stop for Mexican street food, fresh tacos and margaritas while shopping in White City.
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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.