Who looks for tacos while visiting London??? Weeeee do! Taquería in Notting Hill is a true treasure…read morefor lovers of authentic Mexican cuisine. The tacos are simply exceptional--perfectly balanced with fresh, high-quality ingredients and bold, vibrant flavors. From the tender carnitas to the flavorful fish tacos, every bite takes you on a journey to Mexico. Their homemade tortillas are soft and fresh, providing the perfect base for the delicious fillings. The guacamole is silky and well seasoned, and their tequila selection are great. The ambiance is lively yet relaxed, with friendly staff who make you feel like part of the family. For anyone seeking a taste of Mexico in London, Taquería in Notting Hill is an absolute must-visit!

Walk by a few times and finally get to try this out. It looks lovely all the time so I'm curious…read more Boy was I disappointed. First impression when I sit down was bad. Because the waiter acted so confused when my friend who was there before me wants a drink before I arrived. His movement was so slow i thought he's giving us attitude but I didn't want to raise it cus maybe that's how he operates. he stood there and wait for us to move the utensils away so he can pick up our plate is a bit weird but when he give us a long eye shut when we ask for new utensils, that's when I know he's really giving us sass. I know I sound mean but tbf I don't mind helping the wait staff out but if you just stand there and expect me to arrange the table, you would be a little surprised too, right? Tell me I'm not crazy. The food was alright. Tuna Tostada was almost £10 and it was so small you can barely taste it before you even finish the whole thing. Cochinita pibil (taco) - meat portion was relatively big but each dish only get two tacos so it barely fill me up. Steak taco - steaks are dry but the cheese on top added points to it Carnitas taco - alright. Can't go wrong really. Anyway, I'd really enjoy it if the staff wasn't rude because the outdoor seating with the sun always keeps me in a good mood but it's a shame that the wait staff was not giving.

INCREDIBLE. I could eat here every single day. The fish tacos were amazing; so much flavor. A bit…read moreof spice and the perfect breading for the fish. The sauces for them was the best. I wish there was a Lupita in America. Horchata was awesome and so were the chips and guac. The churros were pretty good. A bit crunchier then I'm used too. The chocolate sauce tasted and also had the consistency of chocolate pudding. Still good though. Service was great too!

The food was fantastic. I was having Mexican food withdrawals, so this place totally hit the spot…read more Love the friendly staff. I'm very demanding with my Mexican food and I can't believe how good their queso fundido and guacamole is. I normally have low expectations when it comes to getting Mexican food in Europe, glad to find a good spot in London. Will definitely be grabbing some cocktails and food when I go back again.

This is a great burrito place really convenient to St James Square and not far from Piccadilly and…read moreJermyn Street. The whole Crown Passage street is a bunch of cute and quick lunchtime restaurants. Adobo is just what you hope for in a burrito joint. A couple choices on tortilla (size and white versus wholemeal), a few choices on meats (sorry, I'm a vegetarian, so I can't comment on their quality), and a few condiments. I'm really pleased with the quality of the ingredients and the speed at lunch time. You can definitely do worse. They have some proper hot sauce behind the counter, in addition to the spicy salsa that you can see. If you're American or used to properly spicy Mexican food, ask for it. When i first moved to London, I used to complain about the lack of good burrito and tex-mex places. Now, with places like Adobo popping up, we're actually getting spoilt for choice.

Delicious food served quickly even during a busy time. Good menu variety and amazzzzzzzzing…read moreservice. Check out this swinging kebab!

I'll keep this one short and sweet…read more I was not wowed. We went to the Giraffe on our last night in town and for what we were expecting we were disappointed. I ordered the sirloin which is all I can speak to. It was ordered medium, it came to the table medium well and the cut of meat was reminiscent of something a cobbler would use to fix the sole of an army boot. It was not an enjoyable piece of steak. The server was difficult to get attention from. We had to flag her down practically every time we needed something, and when we were ready to pay she was busying herself going between three other tables and conversing with the bartender. With all the other options five minute's walk through the neighbourhood i think I would skip this place next time and try my hand at something different.

After a great tip off from another Yelp Elite, i'd bookmarked to stop off here whenever I was next…read moreTravelling from Paddington. A trip back from Cardiff and my first stop was to venture to Poncho 8 for a free burrito! It's nicely located near the canal, so it's a pleasant little walk from the station. The little fast food restaurant has a few seats, but it is more of a grab and go place. The menu isn't extensive but easily covers the full burrito range and also offers a healthy, low calorie salad option too, which is good for the health conscious out there. The free check in offer with Yelp doesn't actually outline what free thing you'll receive, and when we showed it to the staff they weren't too sure what it was but told us we could have whatever we wanted, which was great! I chose a delicious burrito mix of pulled pork and spicy beef, topped with lots of creamy advocado, chilli sauce, beans, rice, lime juice, cheese, sour cream, the full works! We sat holding our heavily filled wraps and tucked in, accompanied by help-yourself mint water. A lovely refreshing drink to wash drink such heavy food! We gobbled up our food and left feeling happy and full. I'd most certainly pay for a burrito from Poncho 8. The ingredients were tasty and fresh and very satisfying. Yelpers, definitely cash in on the free check in offer! Thanks Yelp and Poncho 8.

This was the first time I've used my Yelp! App to find somewhere new to eat and I was not…read moredisappointed! Firstly, the burrito was very tasty. The double meat (succulent pork and barbacoa steak) was well seasoned and magically crammed into the tardis-inspired tortilla. Secondly, because it was my first time checking in there, they gave it to me FOR FREE!! A free burrito. Just let that sink in for a while. So the burrito was as tasty as those from Tortilla so it deserved 4 stars, plus the bonus star for it being free! Did I mention I got a free burrito? Amazing.

Great music servers and food! Delicious and unique! I thoroughly enjoyed it $ incredible guzpachoread more

Place is fantastic! Great atmosphere and food was very flavorful! The server was also very…read moreattentive. My wife has a lot of allergies and I Really like how they actually care about it and will accommodate your needs.

Ok, so we are visiting from out of town and we weren't quite sure what to expect of English Mexican…read morefood. We stopped in one night after walking from the hotel and were seated right away. I had the Garlic Butter Sizzling Prawns, see picture. Shrimp, vegetables, and cheese. It wasn't bad at all. Everything was well cooked and taste as it should. The staff were friendly and attentive, the place felt nice and inviting. The one big drawback is the price. I found that for what it is the price of everything was very high. One star deducted for that. Would I recommend it? Sure? Give it a go

I dislike when Yelp presents bad reviews from 6 years ago. That's pretty unfair. Also Americans…read moreexpecting authentic Mexican food in London should re-examine their reasons for travel. I'm from Southern California so I know Mexican food. There is not a large Mexican population in London to provide the kind of authentic menus like you will find in London Indian restaurants. But after days of pub food, Indian and Italian we decided to give it a try. This is a nicely decorated little restaurant with a nice attentive staff. Was the food different from what we were used to? Yes, but it was very tasty. My wife had chicken tacos served on a large platter with separate portions to build your own taco. They had Mexican rice but no refried or black beans or lettuce for the tacos. The tacos were hard shell. I had fajitas and they were very good but served without a side of rice. The portions were very large. If you are in Pimlico, close to Victoria station, give it a try

So I used to think that London had terrible Mexican food. I found this place through one of the…read morebest bartenders in the world, who also happens to be Mexican. If he thought this place was good, then maybe it was worth a shot. Yes, this is the best Mexican food in London. It's actually great! We started with the best thing ever, queso fundido. It's basically melted cheese in a dish. It's a really good idea. And if it weren't enough, they can put pulled pork on top! An even better idea. It's absolutely delicious. I can't even describe how melty and salty and delicious it is. You don't even need tortillas. Next the tacos. I went for Al Pastor (the manager claimed they were the best in London; he's probably right). They're small, but you get a plate of 3. I'd love to go back with a big group to try a bunch of different varieties. I'd never had lamb, but they do a cool dish that is the Mexican equivalent of a lamb stew. It was tender with a flavourful sauce -- and their big dish was easy to share with two people. The menu is gigantic, with tons of dishes to choose from. They do a tasting menu on Sundays, and once a month you can go to a Wednesday dinner with a special chef and menu of "posh" dishes inspired by Mexican flavours. I hear they have salsa on Fridays but haven't been. Definitely book ahead of time if you're going to be there during the weekend. Gluten free notes: Most Mexican food is naturally gluten-free except for flour tortillas. Make sure you get corn tortillas instead, and make sure they're 100% corn (masa harina) with no (wheat) flour.

Authentic Mexico City food in Notting Hill. On occasion there is a live band playing in the back,…read morebut there is always guaranteed to be a good DJ. It's the perfect place for a fun, inexpensive dinner on the weekend, or anytime. The food is traditional and spicy! I love the fish tacos and nachos, but the rest is great too. The chef, Fernando, is always around and loves to chat with the patrons. One night we weren't so please with the food and asked if the chef had changed - it hadn't and Fernando came over and chatted with us for at least 10 minutes about the restaurant and how the menu has changed. He appreciates constructive criticism and changes the menu ac coring to what people want. It's a great place, and highly recommended. No need for a reservation on most nights, but on the weekends it's recommended.

What an amazing place! There are theatrics, cocktails, ambience and, of course, Detective Mitch! We…read morehad so much fun at the Evans & Peel Detective Agency from the minute we rang the bell to the photos taken at the end as we left. We found this speakeasy on Yelp and didn't have reservations but got in anyways. The entry door is very subtle and once inside you need to plead your case to gain entry. Your case would be a mystery you are working to solve. We had a lot of fun with this part and our improv skills were put to the test. After being allowed through the secret entrance, you enter a 1930's prohibition style well decorated bar. All the staff are dressed the part and act the part. The drinks are in a casebook style booklet and have handwritten descriptions of the choices. We each had a couple of the drinks and really enjoyed them. The staff even comes around and mingles with you if you want. Most of the talk is the acting about your case or the general conversations of the Prohibition era. We really had fun here and were laughing a lot and found the experience very stimulating. I highly recommend going here when in London. It is a super fun experience.

Quirky and fun and the cocktails were excellent. Great staff. I recommend making a reservation.read more

I ended up going to just before a show at the Apollo…read more My first impression was surprisingly quite good, I loved the decoration but had a moment of panic when I saw the Asian looking waitress. No time to waste, we went anyway. My friend and I both ordered Tacos and had a free garlic bread because of Apollo tickets. We had two tiny slices of bread... One each. Not very generous! As for the tacos... Pointless. Not spicy. just chicken and salad basically. I could have done it better myself.

I never thought I'd be adding a restaurant to Yelp just to tell other patrons to steer clear, but…read morehere we are. My boyfriend and I stopped in here looking for a quick bite before seeing Penn and Teller at the Apollo. It looked kitsch but in a funny way, like an old Disney cartoon before they became self-aware. We decided to take it for a spin. This place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall, but seeing one single waitress who struggled with English and looked completely confounded when I had tried ordering in Spanish (didn't even know the correct pronunciations of the dishes) at 6 pm in the evening was a little depressing. I ordered the sopa azteca and tacos (pretty hard to go wrong there). My esteemed companion ordered potatoes and grilled salmon. The sopa azteca was ok (read: edible), and honestly I was so hypnotically enthralled by my ice cold Corona that I wasn't too bothered by that. The potatoes were soggy, though the salsa was very fresh and good. The tacos were.. sad. Limp and not very spicy, with iceberg lettuce and those kind of tomato slices you sometimes see in restaurants but have never found in your own kitchen that are more white than red. I don't know how else to describe it but "sad," which is so far from the vibrancy I have come to expect from Mexican food. The salmon was passable, not "blackened" as the menu described. Much to our frustration, however, was that it came floating on a high tide of more of these mushy potato chunks that were identical to the starter that had been ordered. So, basically my boyfriend's dinner consisted of lots and lots of really mediocre potato chunks, and a reasonable hunk of salmon. It was something a server should have noted in the order, since the menu didn't even mention the potatoes in the salmon dish. Things took a turn for the worse when we needed to go and make the show, and the server was overwhelmed by most of the other patrons with the same intention. It seemed that her solution to this problem was to stand in the bar and not acknowledge anyone she was supposed to be serving. It got to the point where we finally got up (with two other parties also attempting to leave), and just stood in line for her to run our cards. Normally, such a circumstance would have left me mortified - I really hate being that sort of guest, and I will often choose not to even go to a restaurant unless I think there is time for something leisurely. Nevertheless, this server was being ridiculous, the £40 needed to change hands, and we needed to get the heck out of that dive. All in all, I really wouldn't go back for anything except perhaps another ice cold Corona. It was a pretty sad food experience.