Stopped in for dinner on a Monday night. The place was pretty full (it's a small place) and we only…read morehad to wait a few minutes. We started with a couple of their local draft beers, the chilaquiles(special) and the elote. The chilaquiles were delicious! Very flavorful but all the chips were quite soggy and a little thick. We also got a hot sauce on the side which was divine! It was spicy and had a great taste as well! The elote was sweet, juicy and the spices it was covered in were delicious! For our meals we got the steak and chorizo tacos, cauliflower tacos, Baja cod tacos and the pork carnitas tacos. All of the tacos were delicious! Again, the tortilla was a little thick, which was nice but it was falling apart a little. The cauliflower tacos already had a nice amount of spice to them. These were a great veg option for our vegetarian. The steak and chorizo tacos were interesting as it seems they were blended into a crispy pan fried patty and the sauce it came with was incredible. The cod tacos were my favorite! The fish was well seasoned, super crispy and very light! The sauce it was served with was rich abs tasty as well. I wasn't a fan of the pomegranate but that was my fault--should have ordered without it. They did not have any dessert. The service was also so great! The staff is very friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend!

My friend and I came here on whim while walking through Edinburgh. When we arrived, we were the…read moreonly customers in the restaurant. They have good specials and we ordered their two taco special. The beef in the tacos was on the tough side and definitely could have been more tender. The service was slow despite us being the only people in the shop at the time and the waitress we had was not very friendly. The margarita was weak and watery. Overall this was a disappointing stop and I likely wouldn't come again.

Margarita was better than food but expensive. Nothing was right. It seemed like they didnt know…read morewhat Mexican food was supposed to be. Ordered Queso and it was some orange mystery stuff totally wrong. I ordered chili relleno which is a pepper stuffed with cheese ... not here. Husband commented seemed like a Turkish guy trying to do Mexican food but no idea what he's doing. Didnt bring salsa or chips. Would never come back. Do not recommend.

Sorry but not good. Service was fine, restaurant was clean but the food was certainly a Scottish…read moreinterpretation of Mexican and it really missed the mark as far as flavor.

On the long, never-ending quest to find good Mexican in Edinburgh. The quest continues, but Taquito…read moreis a worthy contender. As a west-coast American my standards are high and my taste buds are picky. We have had a few decent meals here and there in this city, but nothing nails it. While Taquito might not put up much of challenge on the U.S. market, compared to the rest of the UK, it is pretty strong. First, this place is just recently opened so it is still getting its bearings. The hours seem to be a bit hit and miss, as we have passed by several times, but only found them open this one instance. Hopefully that changes. The atmosphere is a bit sobering, definitely more of a take-away or quick bite, not a place for ambiance or romance. The staff (i.e. the one man who works there) was very friendly and the menu offerings are simple: burrito, burrito bowl (all fixings minus the tortilla), tacos, nachos. Meat options are simple as well: chicken, bbq pulled pork, beef barbacoa and vegetarian. Simple really: pick your meat, pick your style, and done. There are a few areas where this place shines. First, the tortillas seem fresh and perhaps homemade. If not homemade, they are definitely not of the bready, dry variety often found in UK Mexican joints. Second, they flat-grill the burrito after it is made, which served to give it some texture, give it added flavor, and hold it together. Next, they fill it up with all the extras unless your request otherwise. Also, they give you the option for SUPER spicy heat. We can take some killer heat, but pile on pico de gallo, green salsa, jalepenos, and habanero sauce and we were crying. No worries, they were happy tears. Finally, somewhere that can pack in the heat. If you dont like heat they can do it completely mild as well. All this for bargain prices (just over 3 quid per burrito) makes Taquito a super option in the otherwise dreary Tollcross. If you have a Mexican craving and are up for a quick, cheap bite this place is worth a try.

Definitely not the "Mexican" style food that I'm used to, but as far as getting a quick lunch for a…read moregood price - it's not bad! I've found that Mexican food in the UK is sweeter and almost never spicy. My husband got one of the burritos, and I got a small serving of nachos with no meat. The staff is pretty friendly, the space is relatively clean, and once you get used to the lack of hot & spicy, the food is actually pretty good! Even the small serving of nachos were quite a lot of food, and while I really enjoyed them, I couldn't eat the whole thing. Good, casual, inexpensive lunch spot.

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.

Our waiter was friendly when we started. The empanadas were perfect-just as my grandmother from…read morePuerto Rico made them..with a slight kick in the chicken. I don't know if it was the waiter or the kitchen, the chicken was not on our nachos as ordered. We also ordered a side of black beans...beans are usually served on nachos but not here. No chicken even though ordered, and the beans were undercooked. Some were very firm-like canned beans that have not been cooked. There was no garlic nor onion seasoning the beans, but there was a ton of smoke tasting..I don't know what they put in them but they were undercooked... While our waiter was polite, and we liked the atmosphere of the restaurant, there were very few customers, and we had to ask for more water.

Love coming here and my friend is a bar tender so i know I can trust her with foods. Mexican food…read moreis good and staff are accommodating . The vibe is a blast and can have a laugh.

My wife and I visited in early 2020 just before COVID lockdowns. It was horrible. We were desperate…read morefor Mexican food and this wasn't it. The best thing I could say is that it was edible. My wife says it was inedible. The chips tasted like stale cafeteria food chips that sat out for days. At this point "barburrito" is how we explain to our family how awful UK Mexican food is.

If you're looking for a crash diet, I recommend this restaurant. Best food poisoning I've ever…read moreexperienced and couldn't eat anything for days! It's the special kind of food poisoning that doesn't only hit one person, we got 2 for the price of 1! Maybe don't bring a first date here... It has been reported to the city council but nothings been done so I thought I would take it to the masses

We love Mexican food and eat it often. I have to say this was the freshest (farm to table) Mexican…read morefood I've eaten and this includes within Mexico. A little pricy but I had the Wahaca for one which was a nice selection and of course a margarita (small for the price). Would definitely eat here again on a future visit. Service was exceptional!

This place was such a vibe! We were seated upstairs next to the open windows during one of the most…read moreunusually warm, breezy Scottish summer evenings. The tacos were incredible (especially the beef and pibil), we tried their signature apple cocktail which was so refreshing, and the service was great

Smelled great. Room was cozy and lively. We walked in without a reservation. Many tables had tent…read morecards reserving them for an hour later and we were told we couldn't be served until 2-1/2 hours later because of the reserved tables. I guess it seems common in Scotland. It's just weird to be turned away to let tables sit empty for an hour. Plus the tall hostess girl was the only rude person we encountered in all of Scotland. Give it a try but make a reservation? ‍

This place was recommended on Reddit and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I got the chips that came with…read moremultiple dips and salsas. All of those were delicious. I had a great mojito. I also had carne asada tacos. They had nice chunks of tender steak. Overall, a great recommendation.

This is a hole in wall taco place and so good…read more It was a rainy day so I don't think think the employee anticipated how many pick up orders were coming through as well as a few parties coming in. He explained the situation, apologized, and said he reached out to a co-worker to come help. Poor guy was hustling. With that, when he made my tacos, they were a bit sloppy but since he was rushed - he loaded them! I got the hard tacos with barbocoa beef. Very tasty!! I couldn't finish al 3 since they were so loaded. They had so many condiments to choose from at a counter away from the food order spot. We food a couple of bar stool seats on a ledge facing the window. I'm glad we stopped in here and surprised how well Scotland can do Mexican!

Can't believe I'm writing this review for a Mexican joint in Europe - goes against everything I…read moreknow to eat Mexican food while I'm abroad but I was starving and had a craving and decided to chance it on the amazing reviews from everyone else. This place is GOOD. It's as close to Mexican food from home as I've ever had while I've been abroad AND it's reasonably priced -- don't miss this one!