This place is REALLY an hidden gem. On the menu it is written that you have to order your food from…read moreJust Eat and collect it at the bar. If you ask to the bartenders it is kind of difficult to get to the right guy who is actually taking orders for food (very friendly and helping guy). However, when you manage to get you tacos you understand that they really worth the efforts. Tortillas are made from scratch and you get a generous amount of good meat and good quality toppings. Considering the price (£10 for a set of 3 tacos) it is a true bargain considering the high prices and low quality of most of the Mexican restaurants in London. Best tacos in London by far. Great place where to spend your Taco Tuesday.

Genuine Mexican restaurant, perfect seasoning with that Latin touch ... I highly recommend :)read more

I went here with my cousin a few weeks ago while we were visiting London. We wanted a quick snack…read moreand happy hour drink special before we explored more of shoreditch. When we went in at 530 there were maybe 5 or 6 tables with people sitting. It took us 25 minutes to get our drink order only after I got up and tracked down the waiter. Took another 40 minutes just to get our drinks delivered. Now these were a margarita and paloma, not anything crazy complicated and we weren't asking for any top shelf tequila just their basic house drink. It was crazy how slow this team moved, especially too as the drinks were really good. Wish we had stuck with the drinks because the tacos and nachos we ordered were gross. It's a shame the service was so terrible because the vibe was nice, and they had two for one drink specials for happy hour from 2-6.

Note: from my Nov. '17 vacation. The Tapas bar is located…read morein the Shoreditch region of London, the happy "amigo" hour was offered M-F 4-8pm. Brightly colored rooms, tropical/ Spanish/ Mexican theme I guess...? service at the bar was slow, not sure why, - as only a few other patrons there. We ordered a cocktail that was offered at happy hour, sweet, weak and mostly ice! So we changed to beer, then decided to get food, the Super Barrio Nacho was our choice. The Nachos arrived soon after our order was placed, probably microwaved as the nachos where soggy and the size was not at all "super", perhaps I was expecting American Size. Talk about small plates, this nacho order was so small! Disappointing, after tax they cost €12, overpriced, we decided to pass on dinner there. The bar had a patio out back, standard picnic table, placed close together. It was a weeknight, no one out on the Patio, the murals painted on the patio walls, looked like I painted them, and believe me I am not an artist! The bathrooms for the bar are downstairs and quite a distance from the bar. One interesting thing about the water closet was there were two toilets in one stall, not sure what that was about...? It's right on the bus line, so easy to get to, no taxi needed. The tube station was quite a distance, not knowing the neighborhood, we decided to take the bus since the bus stop was right outside the bar. I'm guessing this place could be fun b/c it's brightly colored. Granted it was not a weekend. But I was put off by little service & little portions & big prices.

I happened to stay near Mezcal, in Dalston. The dishes are described very authentically. I…read morenormally eat local cuisine when I travel but with a place with a name like Mezcal, I had to try. I am from Los Angeles and frequent all parts throughout Mexico. I had the carnitas tacos and they were delicious and taste like authentic Michoacán-style carnitas. I would have eaten here sooner but my trip had to be cut short. The margarita was delicious and smokey! A must if you're in London.

Great food and drinks and really nicely decorated. Spice warnings work a little differently than in…read moreother places - there's no 1, 2 or 3 chilis icon, just chili/no chili and if you're a wuss like me - trust me, it's too spicy! I had to ask for a lemonade which couldn't arrive quickly enough, luckily the second waitress I asked noticed my desperation and brought it over immediately. There's plenty of veggie options, too. An extra one or two dessert choices would have been nice but the churros on offer were delicious.

AMAZING chicken gordita- Roasted chicken with jalapeños, almonds & pistachios in a creamy pecan…read moresauce. Made my Mexicans. It is inside a pub. The address is correct. I ate in, but they are brought to you piping hot in a bag to take away. I found this on Yelp. There were only 3 reviews. All 5 stars. Now I am the fourth 5 star review. The ingredients and flavors were sublimely perfect.

From the owner: Gorditas are hand-made Mexican flatbreads stuffed with different kinds of yummy fillings. We're the…read morefirst and only place selling gorditas in London! Our Gourmet Gorditas are made with a variety of carefully selected, locally sourced ingredients. We've created recipes that take inspiration from authentic Mexican dishes, but have given them a 'foodie' spin by using the best gourmet ingredients.

We tried the chicken burrito and chicken nachos. Now, my standards for London Mexican food are…read morealready extremely low but this place served my nachos cold..so can things really get any worse?

Doubtful that a Mexican has ever crossed this doorway. They would've surely made it their life…read moremission to improve their country's reputation by shutting this place down or improving the food greatly. Luckily, the chance is quite low that a real Mexican will ever step foot in here. Why? Well, according to the 2001 UK Census, 5,049 Mexican-born people were living in the UK and 2. this is not Mexican food, and they wouldn't be foolish enough to go here looking for it (as I was). It seemed to me to be a good option (better than frozen pizza from the corner store) on my way home Friday night. It looked to be somewhat of a homegrown Chipotle...but, worse. Much worse. My burrito was so soggy I could barely eat it, the ingredients cooked beyond recognition then stuffed into a gummy cheap burrito casing, wrapped in tin foil, set on a panini gril and then put in a paper bag for me to "enjoy." Besides the lack of authenticity (HELL, I can even deal with inauthentic as long as it tastes GOOD!) the space is dim and sort of depressing. The girl behind the counter was nice enough and got me on my way quickly, and I was so hungry that I ate the whole burrito...but I assure you, I did not feel good about it. Mexican food in a country with very little Mexican population is a recipe for disaster if you are looking for fine cuisine. Noted. I'll save my cravings and find something else to bask in...

Jones Family Project is a modern take on the classic steak restaurant. They offer a number of…read moredifferent cuts. We had the prime rib and sirloin - both were excellent and reasonably sized. A board lists a limited number of porterhouse and prime rib sharing options (serves at least 2) at various weights. If you're interested in porterhouse, order early as they got snapped up quickly during our 7-9pm stay. There is a short vegetarian menu to accommodate non-meat eaters, and its choices aren't bad, however this is really a steak place. If you're a group of mostly vegetarians, there are probably better restaurant choices for you. The restaurant is reasonably quiet. There is a ground floor cocktail bar that is quite loud and happening, but did not interfere with dinner at all. We didn't go to the bar. Wines by the glass/carafe were excellent (a French rose and a Syrah). Service was good, friendly, and helpful. Dinner was moderately expensive at ~£65 per person, as expected.

They have a potato menu. I should probably just stop there. What else do you need to know, right?…read more I came for dinner at the Jones Family Project with a friend on a very cold winter's night and we were warmly welcome the moment we arrived. Our host lead us downstairs to a comfortable booth. I stuck with sides (£3.50 each): Roasted Brussels sprouts with avocados and pecans, truffled macaroni cheese and big chips (from the potato menu, of course). I also sampled some of my pal's calamari which was very tasty. For dessert, we both enjoyed the orange tart with crème fraîche, pistachios and cinnamon saffron syrup. I don't think I've received nicer service anywhere in London and the restaurant's soundtrack totally rocks. I'd make this my local if I lived in London!

Chilli Nachos has the Best cocktail Bar and Mexican food in London . I was so amazed how good their…read moremargaritas were i had 2 although I only wanted a coca cola and their Fajitas are just so yummy. A definite place for family and friends . Best to book in advance as they are so busy and staff are so kind . It was a good treat my friend took me for. Enjoyed every moment. Definitely recommends this place to everyone who loves Mexican food and great cocktails.

Solid tacos. Great sides. Pretty good guacamole. Go on Mondays for half price tacos! We got…read morelucky that we did. We are from Southern California and have been craving some good Mexican cuisine. This place comes pretty close. A cpl tweaks and you'll have a real winner. 1. Steak tacos. Great flavor but steak is too chewy. For a proper carne asada you're better off chopping up the steak and marinating it more and cooking it less but searing it at a high temp so it's more tender. But still love the cheese touch and flavor is great. 2. Beef tacos. Again great flavor. Just a little too saucy. Dial back the sauce a bit and make them a touch less wet and you're golden. 3. Chicken. Great! Chicken could be a little more tender and less dry but these were solid. Fish ones are brilliant! Would be amazing to offer a grilled version for those gluten free / celiac folks The sides were brilliant. Rice was awesome. Corn dish was amazing (a little too much onion but great flavor with the cheese). Beans were also very good. Salsas were also great. Would love the option of some pico de gallo at the salsa bar. All in all great. Also the decor is perfect. Got a good vibe and reminded me of LA and Austin. Well done. Will be back.

This is a shorter review than usual, but then again I ate less than expected. I was trying to crave…read moremy queso craving as it's a delicacy at any Mexican restaurant back in the United States. The delicious melted cheese is the perfect Segway into a finer Hispanic cuisine. One problem.... despite the numerous kinds of cheese I find in Europe, it looks like queso doesn't exist. At least, that's what I thought before I saw this menu online in DF. "QUESO & TORTILLA CHIPS" It's all I needed to see on the menu to get me to travel to eat at DF. I ordered and ate, and the results were disappointing. The cheese wasn't the queso I've grown accustomed to, but a Cheeto (American chip(crisp) brand) inspired cheese sauce. I'll give it points for trying as it's the ONLY restaurant in London I could even remotely find with the item, so bonus points for trying, but it misses the mark. I'll also give points for the taco I ordered to wash the cheese taste out of my mouth. Unfortunately for DF, but if you know of any place with queso in the area, PLEASE let me know.

Of all the street food places in Shoreditch, I think Pump is my favourite. It's a little quieter…read moreand more intimate than say Dinerama, great for a date or just hanging out with friends. It's not too loud so you can actually have a conversation. The food selection is really varied and interesting, with international cuisines including Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Italian... My favourites though are the Asian stands - Makimayo and Nosteagia. I have reviewed Nosteagia separately so won't go into too much detail, but will say that the hot bowls are reasonably priced, delicious and substantial and the bubble waffles are to die for. My other favourite is the 'popcorn chicken' from Makimayo. This isn't how you'd imagine popcorn chicken, it's huge chunks of panko breaded chicken breast in your choice of sauce - the Szechuan style Gangnam is justifiably the most popular. They have a decent number of stalls catering to vegan as well. I like the layout of Pump, and having been an old petroleum station it's an interesting space. Gets a bit chilly though - there are fire pits but I've never seen them used! Oh and the bathrooms are inside Boneyard, just inside the kitchen and not signposted at all! No alcohol is sold on site but you can bring your own, which isn't a bad thing.

Located right in the heart of the city of London, this outdoor grouping of street vendors is a…read moregoldmine for food! Offering a diverse selection, Pump Shoreditch is the perfect place to sit down, grab a drink, and eat into a food coma! While exploring each station, I understood why it was called Pump - the vicinity used to be a gas station or at least looks like it used to be one. There is a giant awning similar to that of a gas station. My friends and I stumbled upon it one brisk March night and we each bought food from different vendors because that's how you get a taste of everything. What caught my eye was a vendor who combined Mexican and Turkish cuisines. I ordered a chicken shish bowl: burrito bowl + chicken shish kebab = love. Hot damn it was amazing! I scarfed that meal down like nothing - mostly because I was starving and hadn't eaten all day. The chicken was perfectly spiced and on served with salsa and veggies iver rice...youre definitwly hitting thw jackpot! I'm sure you guessed it by now...I ate into a food coma, haha. Worth it! There are vegan vendors as well and cultures range from the aforementioned to Middle Eastern to Argentinian to Japanese and more! These markets usually offer the best food and Pump certainly didn't disappoint! If you're a foodie and you love food markets (i.e. Smorgasburg), you'll love this place!

Nice Mexican food spot in London. Similar to chipotle in the US - overall good food and quick…read moreservice.

Awful customer service experience. This place says "real California burritos and tacos", but you…read moreask for a bit more sour cream or corn after they give a tiny scoop and they look at you like you're crazy and say it's extra. NOWHERE in California or elsewhere in the US are they charging you extra for one of the free toppings especially when they gave you a tiny scoop in the first place. Awful awful awful experience