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Miros Cantina Mexicana

3.8 (56 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Intimate
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Paella with small side salad
Rosanna F.

Paella in Edinburgh? YES PLEASE - the dishes are good and the staff was very attentive (kind of an odd for European ways, but I always welcome kind and friendliness). The salsa lacked tomatoes so it was okay, but the guac was yummy! Fajitas and Paella were delicious.

Bad photo, but the best nachos ever!
Amber K.

I visited Miros in a group of 10 last night, it's a cosy little restaurant, we were tightly squeezed around a long table but I guess it was the best way to get 10 seated in a small, busy place. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. One member of our party was an hour late, they let us order starters and drinks until he got there and said they didn't need the table back by a certain time. This was very nice of them. We must have been seated for 2 and a half, almost 3 hours which was great as it was a catch up with folk who hadn't seen each other in quite some time. So we ordered some starters while we waited and everyone's looked great! I felt some were a little pricey for a starter, upwards or £6.95 for a few prawns. That being said, I had.the BEST NACHOS!! Seriously, the nachos were incredible. £3.50 for a small portion that was actually really hearty! Sitting on a bed of refried beans say what definitely felt like freshly fried tortilla chips, topped with salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, a nice strong but melty cheese and sour cream. They had assembled them in a way each chip was topped well but has not gone soggy. Honestly, they were perfect! Unfortunately because my starter was so filling I struggled with my main. I wish I hadn't as it was delicious! My boyfriend did manage to finish every last drop that I couldn't eat. It was a lovely spiced fish stew which came with rice and two soft tortillas. The stew it's self was packed full of seafood, mussels, king prawns, small shrimp, white fish, squid! All perfectly cooked and sitting in a rich, tomato sauce. And at £13.50 it was actually pretty reasonable for a fish dish. I started the evening with a good old frozen margarita, didn't taste like it had much alcohol in it, but it was really nice. The waiting staff ensured we had plenty of drinks, checked everything was ok but not in the overbearing way. All round it was a great experience with great food. There are stacks of Mexicans around Edinburgh, but if you're in the area I'd definitely give this one a go. Next time I'm just going to get a mountain of nachos ;)

A michelada and some delicious nachos with a tasty Pacifico and Negro Modelo!
Amber L.

I am an absolute stickler for raving about Mexican food, as a transplant from the Mexican border area of Arizona, nothing can generally tempt me to try to find the equivalent here. But, on a lazy Sunday venture yesterday, my boyfriend remembered his boss recommending this place so we decided to give it a go after looking at the menu on-line. Walking it, I was almost immediately sold, the very tiny space with brightly colored tablecloths and an eclectic mix of things you would normally see in a Mexican restaurant. Their is very little seating space, and it was packed for a Sunday afternoon. I decided to go with the vegetarian burrito special and my partner opted for the steak and caramelized onion taco. We also started with a small nacho and low and behold I was SO excited to find they serve a michelada! It will sound disgusting to most, but I had totally been craving one and it is essentially a bloody mary, but with beer, and I love it with Pacifico. The beer came with my burrito for a grand total of £8.00! The nachos came quickly and they are so delicious. Great cheese and chips, everything was fresh and the refried beans were so nice, not greasy, but just right! Plenty of guacamole and salsa on top, with sour cream and plenty of cheese! They were busy, so our food came a bit after, which was fine considering our beers and nachos. The burrito was huge, served with a small fresh salad with pickled red onions (something I love to have in Mexican food) and the burrito was filled with sort of a veggie bean chili with rice and a very tasty tortilla. The taco my partner had looked equally nice and fresh and he said the steak was very nicely marinated and good. The service also was very nice and the meal was thoroughly enjoyable. It has a nice, casual atmosphere and on a semi-sunny day I could have almost pretended I wasn't in Edinburgh. I will definitely be going back to try other things, as they also serve ceviche, tacos, enchiladas and margaritas! It may not be spot on 100% pure Mexican as some might hope for, but the atmosphere and food definitely did not disappoint and it was nice to see it full of people all chowing down, it was such a nice lunch and I would recommend this to anyone!

Lauren G.

If you like Mexican food, you will absolutely love Cantina Mexicana!! Situated in Rose Street, Cantina Mexicana is right in the centre of the city and it is just around the corner from the main shopping street in Edinburgh, Princes Street and so it is a convenient place to reach. This restaurant is fairly small inside, but it is very colourfully decorated inside, guaranteed to make you smile after a difficult day. Cantina Maxicana's menu offers an expansive menu of authentic Mexican dishes which are all freshly cooked. I love to come here for my dinner, and I have been known to dine here alone if none wants to come with me it - I love this place that much! I am completely obsessed with their chili con queso - a spicy cheese dip - which tastes amazing. Their main courses include nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tacos. I also adore their chicken fajitas which are cooked perfectly and are served with guacamole, salsa, cheese and sour cream, although they are a wee bit pricey at £13. Mexican beers are also sold here, along with tequila and margaritas. Cantina Mexicana is my favourite Mexican restaurant and you want to experience the full Mexican experience, this is definitely worth a visit.

Olives
Tanja R.

What a lovely little Mexican restaurant on Rose Street, ideal for grabbing lunch or dinner after or between a shopping spree. You will notice this place straight away from the outside to be a Mexican restaurant. We popped in on a Monday night and were lucky to get a table. We waited for about 10 min until the table was ready for us. Next door was a pub so we went there until we received a call that our table was ready. The staff was very nice and attentative. It's quite a small place so I can recommend you make a reservation. I ordered enchiladas as a main and it was a bit different than usual from other Mexican restaurants. It came served on a very hot plate, cheese melted on top of beef mince with a tiny portion of rice served on the side as well as a very spicy salad. The iced lime Margarita tasted delicious. The longer you wait the more liquid it becomes. I ordered olives as a starter, which comes with Tortillas and bread. Delicious! The toilets are very small, hardly any space to maneuver. Will I be back? Yes, for sure!

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Viva Mexico

Viva Mexico

3.8(88 reviews)
0.6 mi•Old Town, Royal Mile
•££

Some of the better Mexican food I have had in Scotland. Very good service and casual Mexican…read moredecor. Started with some fried tortillas chips and salsa, guacamole and sour cream. These were fried in house but didn't come out warm and must have been done earlier. They were still pretty good although unlike in the US there was a charge for the tortilla chips rather than complimentary as many places in the states provide. Chicken fajitas were nice ( I tried my friends) but there are better things on the menu that are tastier. I had the shredded beef chimichanga with refried beans and rice. It was good and I'd recommend it at £13.50 as very reasonable for central Edinburgh. My other friend had the chicken burrito with black mole sauce. I tried the mole sauce and it was good although pretty sweet an I didn't get much more than sweet chocolate coming through. I'd personally get it on the side but if you have a sweet tooth go for it. All in all very good and I would definitely come back again.

Its ok the governance tacos are good but there more like a rolled taco/mini burrito the suadero was…read morea bit disappointing it was more like carnitas and the asada need to be chopped a bit more overall its ok I would not call this authentic Mexican food pretty close but this is fusion in my honest opinion and didnt like that they add the service fee they did ask when they charged me if that was ok but this was the first time that happened here I usually leave a tip bit asking for it i was a bit surprised if you are craving mexican it might help you can be the judge of that yourself dont take my word for it iam no food critic just a Mexican craving my kind of food

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Viva Mexico - It's a bit tight, but it smells delicious;)

It's a bit tight, but it smells delicious;)

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Topolabamba - Horchata ice cream and cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips with chocolate sauce.

Topolabamba

3.4(25 reviews)
0.4 mi•West End, Old Town
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Mexican food in Scotland? So we were going to go to a nearby famous brewery. The vibes there were…read moreoff. It was empty, smelled weird, and we just couldn't stay for lunch. A couple doors down we saw Mexican and thought why not!?! As an American I had very low expectations, as I just couldn't fathom good Mexican in Scotland. But guess what, I was proven wrong!!! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and spicy! The queso wasn't the best but I'll give them a pass because my desert was maybe one of the best things I have eaten in my life! My dessert was horchata ice cream (that tasted like dulce de leche) and cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips. We had a spa appt and couldn't stay, but I would have finished it all!!! Highly recommend if you are in Edinburgh and want something different.

I call this fancy gourmet gringo Mexican food. Doesn't mean it isn't good, just not authentic and…read moreI would not expect authentic Mexican in Scotland anyway. The service is ok. The ambiance is upbeat and good Spanish music. Fairly extensive menu of street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, starters. Good variety of tequilas and margaritas. We shared between three of us: grilled prawn tostadas, roasted cauliflower street tacos, charred corn and refried bean quesadillas, chipotle roast vegetables quesadillas. Husband also ordered shredded honey pork tacos. Everything was very flavorful. Nothing spicy though. The Union Mezcal old fashioned margarita was good with mezcal tequila although a bit too sweet. The Tommy margaritas were even sweeter. Overall a very good dinner and I would recommend.

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