Time was that London’s Mexican restaurant scene was a depressing rogues gallery of cliche-driven theme restaurants offering soggy fajitas and worryingly bright drinks. Though the city still has a relatively light Mexican diaspora compared to other more established communities, Londoners’ hunger for authentic Mexican food and the work of a few trailblazing chefs looking to plant a flag has meant that the Mexican food scene in London is dynamic, exciting and thriving. Take a look at this list of the best Mexican restaurants in London from Fine Dining Lovers.

Langoustine taco at Kol. Photo by Rebecca Dickson
The best Mexican restaurants in London
26 May 2023