Definitely our favourite mexican place around these parts of town. Love their tacos and mexican beers. Not that anything else isn't good but these just always get me going there :) Also, really friendly staff. They even encouraged me to try out some of my elementary spanish! The only bad part for me in there are the bad acoustics. The place can get really noisy at peak times. Really noisy. Without that one big pain, I'd give it 5 stars. read more

Mexican food is what I've missed most from the US and in the year and a half that I've been living in London I didn't really find the 'perfect' place BUT Taqueria comes very, very close. I can't pin point exactly why they miss the mark but perhaps it's that entrees in the US are served with a side of rice and beans. Perhaps it's the salsa, perhaps the tortillas. All of which were excellent at Taqueria, but not the same. I guess some things just can't be replicated. New Yorkers will say the same thing about bagels (its the water). They have a little business selling their own chips and jarred salsas with a lovely display on one wall. Anyway, lovely little place and ironically, after dinner, a walk down the street revealed two more Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. But my friend and host assured me that Taqueria is the place to go. read more

I'm Mexican & Was Really Craving Some Tacos So I Came Here. First Of All, Traditional Tacos At A "Taqueria" Come With Two Tortillas With Each Taco, Not One, Stop Being Greedy With Those Tortillas. I Asked For More Tortillas To Layer My Tacos And I Was Charged For The Tortillas. Wow. Also, The Price For ONLY 2 Tacos, With Only Two Tortillas, Ridiculous!! How About You Add A Third Taco For That Price & Put Two Tortillas For Each Taco? I Don't Get Full Off Only Two Tacos. Call Me A Fatty, But That's Just Me. I Love Tacos! But, I Guess Only In Mexico & USA You'll Get Two Tortillas Per Taco & Numerous Tacos For A Decent Price. Something Positive, The Food Was Decent. Birria & Carnitas Were Good read more

The food was excellent but serving sizes were quite small. Service was quick and friendly. I will come back. This is a good find. read more

Taquería - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

When I return to London from visiting the fam in chicago, this is the restaurant I crave. True, expensive for what it is, but it's tasty real mex, no Tex Mex bs and that's hard to find here. The vampiro's amazing with flavorful marinated mushrooms (veggie option), the tortilla soup is lovely and I'm a sucker for sopes. We always get extra aguacates, coriander/cilantro and lime. Sadly the chipotle sauce (deadly spicy) was discontinued. Sunday brunch gets a shake-up here too. Better than: Santos, Crazy Homies. Stiff competition: Mestizo. On par with: Wahaca (tho I still prefer Taqueria) The manager's great but I'm always put off my the constant turnaround in waitstaff, not sure why we never see the same ppl working. It's a bit loud and cramped, but we go there for the food not the atmosphere- that's all about your company. Oh, and I second all the compliments on margaritas. read more

Terrible service. Rude general manager. Wow incredibly rude. I made the simple request of asking for one type of each taco which was done the last time I ate here. The general manager insisted that in 10 years that never happened. NO. IT NEVER HAPPENED HERE. TWO TACOS, ONE VARIETY. NO MIXING FOR YOU. Wow. Is it so complicated to have one type of each taco or to treat your customer with respect over a simple disagreement? Inflexible, rude service, overpriced, small portions. Please somebody open a proper Mexican place with good service. read more

I grew up not too far away from Mexico and have a big section of my heart dedicated to it's food, so living in London can leave you a bit heart broken. We randomly went to this place and I was so happy that we stumbled upon it. The interior was cute and they had some Mexican wrestling playing on a t.v. They served Pacifico, fish tacos and chilli rellanos, all of which I have never seen in England. I was disappointed by the chicken tortilla soup (tasted more like tomato soup), but everything else was really good. I had the fish taco and it reminded me of home. The ceviche was really good too. The manager was really friendly and kept in contact with us as tables became ready. I highly recommend this to anyone who misses real Mexican food. read more

fantastic tacos, meh margaritas. better than terrible service...my especial margarita had hair in it and they brought the bill for another table. i'm a tex mex girl (the real kind, not like the place on nh gate/palace gardens) so a mean margarita plus salad = heaven. after dinner at taqueria, we walked to crazy homies for margaritas. read more

Food is delicious and it's a great place for small groups. The restaurant itself is small and gets quite loud at night on the weekends. I wish they didn't take the scallops off the menu though. Those were DIVINE!! read more

Went here with my girlfirend. Not a good experience. Service was chaotic. Customers seemed so frustrated with lack of table clearing that they started to load their empty plates on to an adjacent table. Much to my surprise this was ignored by the staff who let the dirty plates continue pile up. Worse still, food was tasteless, VERY small portions and much overpriced. When pointing this out to the manager, she more or less said Too Bad. To be avoided. read more

This is a great place. The tacos are incredible and the atmosphere is fun. A great place for yummy, casual dining.

So maybe I have been in London too long because I know that I am probably being more forgiving than I normally would about a Mexican food place, but I thought this place was REALLY good for London. Maybe I don't remember what "real" Mexican food is like, but the second I walked in the front door the smells let me know that I was in the right place. This is not your "dirty mexican" sold at a drive through joint at 2 am like I know all of us Californians are craving, but it was more like one of those lil taco restaurants that you have to sit down in and eat like a human being, not a drunk/hungover mess of amazingness. This includes small portions, the plates usually consist of 2 or 3 tacos, so we had to get a few sides. which included refried and "the other kind" of beans that AREN'T refried. But for me, one of the biggest differences was the chips! I don't mean fries you brits! i mean tortilla chips! they weren't those fake, grainy corn chips that you can get at sainsburys for 25 p for a bag. these were those smooth oily chips made from something that once resembled a tortilla. and they had REAL mexican ingredients! things on the Menu that reminded me of a distant time when i used to eat mexican every day. things that have become forgotten from my dialect because I stopped saying them. like Jamaica, or totopos (not potatoes). I got camarones al ajillo, but someone at the table next to me ordered a fish taco, and i wanted to eat theirs too... so we got plantains and an extra avocado and it was HEAVENLY. I heard that they make their own tortillas at the restaurant and it really makes a difference. I will definitely be going back. Preferably on a thursday, b/c they have margarita specials for £2 off the reg price. and next time I am getting the Fish taco and the Tortilla soup. don't even TRY to talk me out of it. ok? WHO'S COMIN' WITH ME?! read more

I am sad that I haven't eaten a proper meal here yet; I just ducked in for a drink and apps to get out of a torrential downpour. The apps were good (nachos, yum!) but what stand out was the daiquiri. Hemingway would be proud! It was top drawer stuff. read more

This place was very good. As an American living 40 min from the Mexican border, I didn't think we would find decent Mexican food in the UK. The shredded pork tacos were some of the best I've had. We ordered lots to taste everything. Definitely go here! read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in London. The tacos are sublime. Delicious! We highly recommend eating here. Enjoy!

It is HARD to find good Mexican food in London, and this place offers the the best fix for Americans needing a taste of home. Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, lovingly prepared and served by a very nice family (I disagree with another reviewer that they are not friendly). The guacamole is great. The carnitas are perfectly spiced. The michelada (lime juice and beer) is really refreshing change from the typical heavy pint on a hot summer day. And Notting Hill is fun and this restaurant has great bus access. read more

i am really no expert on mexican food. i try again and again to like it, but mostly it just leaves me underwhelmed. i guess it's cos i like margaritas so much that i keep on trying, but maybe it is time for me to give up! (i will never give up on margaritas though...) accidentally came here on cinco de mayo (i have accidentally ended up eating mexican every cinco de mayo for the last four years, honestly don't know how i have done that!) with my boyfriend. i ordered the margarita of the month, which was a pineapple type affair. it was good, but small, and didn't taste particually potent. my next one was the classic margarita to gauge exactly how good they are - it was really sweet, not the best, and at £7.70 each, not cheap either. the food we got was good, but not mindblowing, and when the bill came, i was kinda disappointed that we had came and spent that money on food that wasn't amazing. we each ordered the pescado tacos, and i had the camarones (garlicky prawns and avocado), and my boyfriend some chorizo and cheese type taco. he's more into mexican food than i am, and even he was pretty underwhelmed. even though there seemed to be a lot of wait staff for a pretty small room, they were a tad inefficient. i had to ask twice for tap water, and they took forever clearing my first margarita glass, and then the plates from the table. i didn't think the atmosphere was amazing either. i was going to give this place 3 stars, but then reading back on my review it seems that there really isn't that much i actually enjoyed about it... so personally i wouldn't go again, but then mexican isn't really my thing. it may be yours and this place might work out better for you! read more

Great little spot for vegetarians to get stuck into to platefuls of Mexican! While there is a lot of great sharing dishes to choose from, the menu isn't overwhelming with choice like some other places. Which I always find to be a positive thing, I'd rather spend my time eating than pawing over page after page of options. The tacos are incredible and spicy enough to add a good kick without making you sweat from the soles of your feet. The hibiscus cocktails are incredible and brilliantly, Taqueria have it's only mini-market full of Cool Chile Company wares for you to take home to continue the fun of Mexican cooking at home. read more

was taken last night for my birthday; I wont repeat everythign that has been said in other reviews about how the food is good and wouldnt it be nice if it were cheap like we have in {la,nyc,san diego, guadalajara, etc.} but I also really liked the atmosphere and the service: - it was crowded, warm, friendly, and buzzy - It was my birthday and without being asked, the staff overheard this and all gathered round to sing "las mananitas" and were generally nice (possibly because Im a native spanish speaker but all the other tables looked pretty happy too) - Will definitely be returning, when Im in notting hill, which is alas rarely. When oh when can we have a real mexican place with tacos, platos fuertes, pozole, menudo, and so on for a reasonble price in london? Almost all of the raw material can be sourced in the EU so Im not buying that its the cost of import. read more

There are two possibilities: 1) my expectations for Mexican food in London are so low that any place that is halfway good will make me happy, or 2) Taqueria has genuine potential. I got chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce and a side of refried black beans. The chicken inside my enchiladas was not as flavorful as I would have liked, and the cheese on top -- which their menu promised as "queso fresco" -- was totally fine, but definitely not queso fresco. The beans were okay, but both the beans and enchiladas were screaming for a lot of salt. The tomatillo sauce, however, was wonderful -- very similar to the stuff I grew up on in Arizona and California. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. At one point, I was trying to ask if the beans were cooked in lard and I could see that the waitress didn't understand me, so I asked if she spoke Spanish. She did, we switched over to Spanish, talked about the beans (no lard!), and she continued to speak to me in Spanish for the rest of the meal. It made me feel very comfortable and at home :-) I would definitely give Taqueria a second shot, especially because good Mexican food in London is so woefully unavailable. There was enough promise in that tomatillo sauce to make me think there might be some other little gems on that menu! read more

Friends took me here due to my known love for mexican food. I must say that Taqueria has pretty good food, but I was still a bit disappointed. I was expected to be flown away and even though my Fajitas were good and so plentiful that I should have shared the dish, they were also very, very greasy and had too many onions. Nonetheless, I would go back here and give it another shot, since the general food was good and the staff was friendly. read more

worst taco shack in town, tried to improve tacos with overcooked meats, sad condiments and overpriced the lot

Good food but soooo expensive for what you get - but guess in line with all other things in the area:-) I like their dopes and some if the tostada ( I like shrimp one) food is just good so don't expect to have something amazing... But you would definitely enjoy the mouthful - I would never travel to eat here but good option if you are in the area. read more

They had really yummy tacos, some of the best I've had in London. The steak quesadilla's were also extremely delicious

This is the closest you can get to authentic Mexican dishes in London. While a number of similar places are popping up, the spices and flavors used at Taqueria are divine. And the place is cheap -- sorry to say, but by London standards this place is a bargain. My only complaint is the weird fish & chips type tacos that they serve. It may be positioned as a fish tacos but really it is fish & chips in a tortilla. I know we're in the UK but I'm not sure all tastes need to be taken into account. read more

For those that know the American Southwest, this place is like a Taco Truck that runs over a semi-fine dining restaurant. It doesn't seem to quit hit it out of the park, another Americanism, but it is pretty darn good. The fresh take on classic dirty borderland taco truck tacos is fun and interesting. The flavors are traditional and the selections are standard of Taquerias. However, the part that confused me, because I was not standing on the side of a highway dodging oncoming traffic, was that the the portions were just as small as you would get for a roadside snack, not a sit down restaurant. A taco is just a taco at this place. If you are expecting a hearty helping of rice and beans, forget it. However, the food was really great and super fresh. A nice helping of southwestern spiciness too. Not bad for being thousands of miles from the home of Taco Trucks and Taquerias. read more

It's damn hard to find decent Mexican food in London and this place comes as close to it as possible. Good for lunch. Margaritas are delicious. They also sell spices and products. read more

Taqueria is not glitzy or glamorous. It is a pretty no fuss Mexican but gains serious credibility points from fans of Mexican food for the products used. The taco servings are relatively small so you will need a few to fill you up but don't worry they are pretty reasonably priced. I had the soft taco special with slow cooked lamb. It was great although slightly bland until doused a bit in chile sauce. Nearby Crazy Homies has more atmosphere but for non nonsense Mexican at cheap prices this is the place to go. read more

Good but not great. I guess I am too spoilt by Mexican food across the Atlantic

This is the best Mexican we've had so far in London, although we've only been for a short while. Make sure to make a reservation if on the weekend, it's a small place and it gets quite busy. The bartenders are terrific - very skilled and very nice if you have to chat with them while waiting for a table. The margaritas are amazing - all fresh ingredients, super tasty. As for the menu, I didn't mind the small-plate style, but my husband wished the portions were larger. Some of the tacos were dead on, and some were lacking. The churros for dessert were fabulous. Overall, a great restaurant in Notting Hill. read more

I am in two minds about this place. I have probably been around 5 times, so it can't be that bad. The food can be nice, it can be really good, on a bad day - it can be too greasy. Simple, Mexican rather than American Tex Mex. The drinks seem to be where they make their margins so order with care. Its something about the location, decoration and nice waiters that have me returning there. I like the carnitas, the avocado with sweet onion salt and coriander, the black beans with cheese. On a sour note, last time I went there for lunch on the weekend, they had employed a new manager, a pint sized young woman, who strutted around with a clip-board the whole time and did nothing to alleviate the busy waiters (because, you know, she is the manager...!) She kept dissuading people from staying by saying they would have to wait over an hour. It turned out to be more like 20 minutes! Why are they paying this little person a salary exactly? read more

The food is very very good the finest Fish Taco I've ever had but portions are too small for the price. Also, the service is lousy. And unless you've booked, you face having to wait fifteen minutes or more for a table. read more

This is the best Mexican food I've had in London. A lot less food-chainy than Wahaca & the margaritas are great. The maracuya (passion fruit) margarita is so tasty it's dangerous. I love the tacos - full of complex flavors and the habanero hot sauce is fantastic. Service is friendly & the people watching on a Sat afternoon is always interesting. read more

Having grown up in LA sampling some of the best tacos I can honestly say that this place serves up great food! This place makes real tacos! The carntias and cochinita pibil are the real thing. I have tried several of the tacos and the beans and have not been dissapointed. The only reason I have not given it 5 stars is that for serving what is typically mexican street food this place can be a bit expensive. But given the lack of good mexican around it definitely is one my favorites. Shame they don't offer tapatio but their own salsas are wonderful. read more

I really enjoyed the food, and it sits high on my list of Mexican places, but really it is far too expensive for the portions. And the drinks are ridiculously expensive as well. If you are looking for a filling meal of mexican typish food for a good price, I would recommend to go elsewhere. (Wahaca, Mestizo, La Perla, etc). read more

I've been to a lot of taquerias in Mexico, and the Taqueria wouldn't be one of the best there. But: of all so called Mexican restaurants I've been to in Europe, the Taqueria comes closest to what I know from Mexico. The waiters were friendly, looked Mexican, and the food was decent, the names of many dishes original Mexican. Green and red sauce were served together with limes (very important). Though, I found the price slightly too high. I was able to have some decent Tacos al Pastor since my last visit to Mexico and drink some Pacifico. That was fantastic! Next time I'm around London, I've already planned to go there again. read more

I am a HUGE fan of Taqueria, been there 4-5 times and it has always gone above and beyond in satisfying my rather discriminating taste for Mexican (I'm American and find it very hard to find good Mexican here in London). I have recommended this place to many and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys an authentic Mexican meal. While the service does leave much to be desired, the food is THAT good that it is still deserving of a 5, on food alone. Chorizo tacos? Scrumptious! Prawn tacos? Divine! I simply couldn't believe that the rating for this place wasn't higher and thus was compelled to sign up for yelp so that I could write this review!! read more

Coming from California, my standard for good Mexican food is pretty high. This is one of the major drawbacks to moving to London is that great, cheap Mexican food are few and far between. After trying many places all across the city, I think I've finally found our go to. Taqueria makes excellent tacos that have the flavors right. For about £6, you'll get two to three good-sized tacos. The fish tacos are particularly amazing. Only problem with this place is that it does not take reservations and always seems to be packed on any given night. If you don't mind a wait and you don't have a particularly large party, this restaurant is a must. read more

As a mexican myself, Im always a bit sceptical of any mexican food overseas. This was fine. Saturday evening was packed! as it seems to be quite popular in the Notting Hill area. They had a good selection of tequilas and special tequila of the month, Tequila Ambar, which was a great choice indeed! They have some good beer as well. Staff was very nice. Somehow it gets you wanting to come back. read more

Good food but portions are small and pricy! Nice margaritas tho.