Authentic Mexican Shops in the UK
18 verified shops.
Specialist Mexican shops are the best place to stock up if you want to cook serious Mexican food in the UK. Unlike generic Latin supermarkets, these shops focus exclusively on imported Mexican produce: dried chillies (ancho, guajillo, pasilla, chipotle, morita, árbol, piquín, chiltepín, habanero), fresh nixtamalised masa, freshly made tortillas, leaves (banana, hoja santa, epazote), regional salsas (Valentina, Cholula, Búfalo, Tajín, Yucateca), mole pastes, table chocolate, achiote, Mexican vanilla, and artisanal mezcals and tequilas.
Across the UK there are 18 verified Mexican shops, concentrated in London (Brixton, Hackney, Camden, Peckham), Manchester (Northern Quarter, Chorlton), Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol. Some are artisanal tortillerías nixtamalising their maize daily, others are full grocers with a Mexican butchery section (cecina, chorizo, tasajo), and others are deli/restaurants with a shop attached.
What to look for: good rotation of dried chillies (they shouldn't be brittle or faded), fresh masa made the same day, recognised brands (La Costeña, Maseca for masa harina, Hatuey, Sol, San Marcos) and Mexican staff who can advise on which chilli to use for each recipe or how to rehydrate them. The best shops also bring in fresh produce weekly: coriander, tomatillos, nopales and fresh chillies such as manzano or habanero.
By city
- Mexican Shops
Casa Agave
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Importador especialista en tequila y mezcal artesanal en UK, fundado por los dueños del bar 400 Rabbits. Venta al público y trade, selección curada de palenques familiares mexicanos.
15-16 Hurts Yard, Nottingham NG1 6JD
- Mexican Shops
Casa Mexica Leeds
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Stand de comida y productos mexicanos en el histórico Leeds Kirkgate Market. Tortillas, salsas, hot sauces, snacks y especias de México. Hermano del Casa Mexica Manchester.
Unit O, 1904 Hall, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane, Leeds LS2 7HN
- Mexican Shops
Casa Mexica Manchester
Manchester
Manchester-based Mexican burrito kitchen newly expanded into authentic Latin American & Mexican groceries and prepared foods. Tortillas, salsas, chiles, beans, tequila and Mexican beer.
Manchester (burrito kitchen + new grocery launch)
- Mexican Shops
Casazul Brighton
Brighton, East Sussex
Tienda y taquería en el Brighton Open Market con sección de productos mexicanos: salsas, chiles secos, conservas, hot sauces, paletas y tamales artesanales.
Unit 45, Marshall's Row, Brighton Open Market, Brighton BN1 4JU
- Mexican Shops
Cool Chile Co
London, England
Pioneering Mexican ingredient specialist at Borough Market. Fresh corn tortillas made daily in London from nixtamalized Mexican field corn, dried chillies, masa harina, Mexican herbs, and spices. Also sells online with delivery across UK.
8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL
- Mexican Shops
La Marketa
London, England
One-stop shop for authentic Mexican groceries and handcrafted ingredients at Camden Market. Everything sourced direct from Mexico including salsas, tortillas, dried chillies, and spices.
Ground Floor 180-188 Camden High Street, NW1 8QP
- Mexican Shops
LaTiendita Mexican Groceries
London, England
The largest online Mexican grocery store in the UK, also with a physical concession inside Bishops Stores in Fulham. Over 400 specialty Mexican products including food, candy, and groceries. Shipping worldwide since 2015.
365 New Kings Road, SW6 4RJ
- Mexican Shops
Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Tienda independiente de vinos y licores en Leeds con sección dedicada de tequila, mezcal y otros destilados de agave mexicanos. Premio Drinks Retailing Independent Spirits Retailer 2023.
5 Cherry Tree Walk, Leeds LS2 7EB
- Mexican Shops
Lupe Pintos Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland's premier Mexican and American ingredient shop, supplying hard-to-find Mexican ingredients for over 25 years. Dried chillies, masa harina, Mexican spices, hot sauces, tequila, and American groceries.
24 Leven Street, EH3 9LJ
- Mexican Shops
Lupe Pintos Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow branch of Lupe Pintos in the West End's Kelvin Bridge area. Full range of Mexican and American ingredients, dried chillies, hot sauces, spices, and specialty imported products.
313 Great Western Road, G4 9HR
- Mexican Shops
MASA Tortillas
Bristol, England
Independent Bristol-based tortilla producer making fresh nixtamalized corn tortillas since 2015. Naturally gluten-free, zero preservatives. Next-day delivery across the UK via courier, and letterbox subscription service.
Unit 5, Lawrence Hill Industrial Estate, Russell Town Avenue, BS5 9LT
- Mexican Shops
Mestizo Market Camden
London, England
London's premier destination for authentic Mexican food and groceries. Traditional ingredients, artisanal salsas, tortillas, snacks, and Mexican drinks. Sister store to the acclaimed Mestizo restaurant.
101 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EW
- Mexican Shops
Mestizo Market Chelsea
London, England
Second location of Mestizo Market on King's Road. Authentic Mexican groceries, fresh tortillas, dried chillies, salsas, and imported Mexican products.
396 King's Road, SW10 0LN
- Mexican Shops
Mexican Mama
London, England
The #1 rated Mexican grocery store in the UK. Warehouse shop in Peckham with extensive range of Mexican food, drinks, artisanal products, tortillas, chillies, hot sauces, beans, tequila, and mezcal. Delivers across UK and Ireland.
232 Rye Lane, SE15 4NL
- Mexican Shops
Otomi UK
Bristol, England
Authentic Mexican groceries, alcohol, arts and crafts shop in Clifton Village, Bristol. Imported Mexican food products, tequila, mezcal, and traditional Mexican artisan goods.
4 Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA
- Mexican Shops
Pinche Pinche Mexican Pantry
Leeds
Mexican restaurant in Leeds Chapel Allerton with a small pantry/market selling Mexican groceries: tortillas, chiles, salsas, mezcal and craft items, available in-restaurant.
Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7
- Mexican Shops
Taquitos Casazul
Brighton, England
Authentic Mexican food stall and grocery at Brighton Open Market. Mexican ingredients, tacos, and specialty Mexican products at the London Road entrance to the market.
Unit 21, The Open Market, Marshalls Row, BN1 4JU
- Mexican Shops
Weigh To Go
Edinburgh, Scotland
Refillery and Mexican goods store on Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Stocks corn tortillas, salsas, Mexican chillies, hot sauces, and a huge selection of Mexican groceries alongside household refills and eco products.
27 Crighton Place, EH7 4NY
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find authentic dried chillies in the UK?
At specialist Mexican shops in London (Brixton, Hackney, Peckham), Manchester (Northern Quarter), Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol. Serious shops import directly from Mexico and rotate stock weekly. Chillies should be soft and aromatic — not brittle.
Which ingredients can't I find in mainstream UK supermarkets?
Fresh nixtamalised masa, hoja santa, fresh epazote, achiote paste, specialist dried chillies (mulato, pasilla mixe, costeño, chilhuacle), Oaxaca cheese, Mexican crema, table chocolate and artisanal mezcal with denomination of origin. For these you really need a Mexican shop.
Do Mexican shops in the UK make their own tortillas?
Some do — those with their own tortillería nixtamalise imported Mexican maize and press tortillas the same day. London has a handful of active artisanal tortillerías. Always ask whether the masa is made the same day and whether they use Mexican maize or Maseca.
Do Mexican shops deliver across the UK?
Yes — several have e-commerce with 24-48h delivery across mainland Britain and chilled packaging for fresh products (masa, tortillas, cheese). Typical minimum orders: £25-£50. Some also ship to mainland Europe.
Directory curated by Edmond Bojalil. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Founder, Recetas Mexas
Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.
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