We love Mexican food and eat it often. I have to say this was the freshest (farm to table) Mexican food 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! read more

Wahaca - Wahaca dinner for one. Tortillas, guacamole, salsa dip, taquito appetizer and two tacos (beef and pork). - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This place was such a vibe! We were seated upstairs next to the open windows during one of the most unusually 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 read more

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Just the bit of spice I needed. Relaxing and enjoyable space, what a menu and they have the best drinks. Wonderful!

We came to Wahaca for a group birthday celebration, and it turned out to be disappointing. One of my friend's mains didn't arrive until about 20 minutes after everyone else's, so she was eating alone while the rest of us had already finished. Our waitress didn't check on us, her attitude felt completely uninterested, and she kept disappearing from the floor so we had to get other staff just to get any attention at all. We ordered birthday drinks that never arrived because she forgot about them entirely. The service was honestly terrible and felt like a complete waste of time and money. The food was really good and the atmosphere was welcoming. Wouldn't recommend if you come in a big group. read more

Talk about ambiance. Talk about service. (Tomás and hostess were fantastic) Talk about cocktails and food. This place has it all. Don't let the demure storefront fool you! This place goes on and on and on and the decor is fantastic. Raspberry margarita, pea and mint empanadas, sweet potato and feta taquitos. Need I go on? read more

Wahaca - Sweet potato feta taquito! - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I always find Mexican food in Scotland to be a total disappointment, so wasn't expecting too much when I went to Wahaca. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh tasting and I liked that they had decent options for vegetarians. We got a whole bunch of things to share for the table. One thing I would love Mexican restaurants in Scotland to do, much like what happens in a lot of Mexican restaurants in America, is free chips and salsa at the table. I think this little touch would make Wahaca stand out even more. Overall it's a good option for a tasty lunch in Edinburgh city center. read more

Wahaca - Veggie bowl - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Had the chips and guac and pork tacos. Everything was yummy and the service was quick and friendly. Festive and colorful ambience/ atmosphere. read more

Wahaca - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We came twice for two days in a row since we liked it. Everything on the menu was great except the vegan burrito that was a bit too mushy. I'm mainly writing this review for Scott and Enzo who went above and beyond and truly made the experience so much better. There was a tiny incident with one of the ice creams and without expecting it they took such good care of it and so quick, which is exceptional service. Highly recommend this place, the whole staff is very nice and helpful. read more

Wahaca - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great place to find Mexican food in Edinburgh. We had to wait for about on our during our second visit, but it was well spent in the bar trying some margaritas and delicious drinks. For food they have many plates suitable for sharing, or if you prefer to have the food for yourself they have plenty of alternatives. I would suggest trying any of the menus, and complement with some snack tacos or nacho plates for sharing. Don't forget the drinks! The staff is service minded and friendly. Prices are good to, but then again, as a Scandinavian it's always cheaper to eat and drink out in other countries ;-) read more

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Food 3.5-4 stars Waiter 4 stars Overall 3 stars Overall a great restaurant but there is definitely some work that needs to be done. Guac is 100% the best. Rest of the food was okay. Chicken wasn't really marinated so it was bland but getting the burrito loaded made it so much better. The chicken quesadilla was okay, and the steak tacos were great! However, we got there 10 minutes after it opened for lunch. Service was great until it started filling up. We ordered dessert just to find they sold out of flan (it was 1 o clock in the afternoon), it then took 20 minutes to get the check, and then they couldn't break a 50. Our bill was 33. In addition, the bathroom is unbearable. The women's bathroom had to be about 10 degrees Celsius. It was uncomfortable is an understatement read more

I was really intrigued by the menu before settling on this place to eat for lunch. I was also craving a margarita. I went with my boyfriend, we got the nachos with chorizo (my favourite plate), a Mexican bowl, empanadas, and steak tacos. I got the passion fruit margarita (so good), and my boyfriend got the regular margarita. Though they were delicious I thought 7 pounds for a margarita was steep, but that also could be because I'm relating it to Canadian dollars for my conversion rate. The only things that I could think of to make my experience better would be bringing out water with the meal, I did ask for this near the end but having t at the start is something I'm just accustomed to from home (Toronto). And I wish the plates came out more in a one by one fashion. We were splitting basically everything, and 3/4 items came out first all together. Though they were appetizers I do regret asking for them to come out one by one. Otherwise, even though they were steep I'm still craving a passion fruit margarita. read more

Wahaca - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm a big fan of Mexican food. And I've been a fan of Wahaca since discovering it in London many years ago, so it's great to see it open it's doors in Edinburgh. The new venue is big, modern and colourful. There is a kitchen in the middle downstairs and surprisingly a lot of seats upstairs. It was busy (and quite loud) for 6pm on a weeknight. They have a lot of tables unreserved so we didn't need to wait. I think if you go to Wahacas you really need to get their street food, which comes as it is ready. Between two of us we had some lamb taquitos, honey cornbread, chicken quesadillas, steak tacos, poblano taco, chorizo frijoles. And some margaritas. The taquitos were probably the highlight, and I'd definitely be getting the chorizo again. There is a lot of stuff here you will find in most similar mexican places, but it's done pretty well. At £5 a dish it's reasonably priced. It's a bustling kind of place and the food arrived promptly; it's not somewhere you are going to sit for a long relaxed evening. But for a few beers or drinks and some tacos in town it's definitely going to be somewhere I come back to. There is also an app which allows you to pay on your phone which was pretty convenient. It's not been open a week and so there are still some problems with the service. People didn't quite know what was going on, bringing the wrong dishes to wrong table, a lot of checking with the manager. Hopefully they will sort these issues out and when they settle in more. I'd still go to El Cartel if I want the best mexican in town but when I don't want to queue and for a quick street food fix I suspect I may be back here. read more

Wahaca - Lamb taquito special. - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Coming from Los Angeles, I'm used to a much more authentic taste but considering it's location; it is not bad. They have good sized portions and friendly/helpful staff. Reasonable pricing. read more

Wahaca - Beef burrito £9.50 - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Great Scot-Mex food in New Town. I would definitely bring my family back if we ever again find ourselves in Edinburgh. Try the Mexico City Nachos as an appetizer. They are super yummy and lasted about 5 minutes with my family of 4. Also wanted to add that the Hibiscus Margarita is a winner! And the service is, by far, the most attentive we have had here in Edinburgh so far. Julio, our server, definitely deserves a shout out. Give this place a try, it won't disappoint. read more

This a great place to have a wonderful taco experience. There is Happy Hour between 4-6pm. This includes certain taco selection along with margaritas specials. The steak taco is the best taco here. It's amazing here. We had a bartender name Juan. He was great suggesting stuff and wasn't pushy. The hot sauce is to die for. I was able to get some to go and wrapped airlock tight for my flight home. Washroom are amazing, each stalls has its own TV/movies. At night time the exterior is all lit up with torches- very Tiki inspired. read more

This is a funky cool and vibrant spot with decent Mexican food. Very good tacos and bowls, decent burritos. I've had better, had worse but the venue is great. read more

Wahaca - The menu - Mexican Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Not a great experience, not like the Mexican food you get in California or Mexico. Quesadillas had little filling, not much cheese and one tiny piece of avocado. Caesars salad was bland, don't know what the dressing was, but it was not caesar. Food did not arrive at same time, perhaps 15 minutes from first person served to last. Serve staff not very friendly, overall do not recommend. read more

So I had been looking forward to this place opening since I first discovered they were coming to Edinburgh. On a whim we decided to pop in during October week for lunch. We were seated immediately downstairs. The drinks came quick as did the food. We had a childrens menu, and I had some street food. I went for that days special, the deep fried crispy poblano tacos and some pork tacos pibil. The poblano tacos were DELICIOUS. Seriously I am thinking of coming in again just for them. The poblano pepper is crispy with just a hint of spice smothered in sauces. Really so tasty. After having such a tasty taco I would think it difficult for any other taco to live up to this amazingness. The pork pibil taco was good. Not as great as the poblano but it was very filling. I would have liked more sauce on it but it was still pretty damn tasty just a wee bit dry. We also had the chips and salsa, and the salsa was very fresh & tasty. For dessert we had the churros & chocolate. This plate comes with three churros covered in cinnamon and sugar and a small cup of the most potent chocolate known to man kind. OMG that is some serious chocolate! Very tasty to dip the churros in but hard to finish. The kids meal was good too. Probably the best quesadilla we have had at a restaurant since we have left California. The mix of monterey jack and mozzarella made it perfectly cheesy. All in all very happy with the meal and will be coming back! Hopefully they put that Poblano taco on the permanent menu!!! read more

This is not Mexican food. It is tasteless. You'd be better off going to kfc or McDonalds for a meal. The food is not filling nor worth the price you pay. read more

This place would not seat us said they had a big party coming, restaurant was empty,would not serve food on patio, and said come back in 30 mins??? Would the large party be gone in 30 mins?? Bye read more

This Texan was completely satisfied with a quick chicken quesadilla and margarita for lunch. The quesadilla was filled edge to edge with meat and tasted great. The only shortcoming was lack of salsa for dipping. Server revealed that decision comes from corporate in London - heads up there. Quesadillas should be served with salsa!! read more

I'm a big fan of Mexican food and this place did not disappoint! My girlfriend and myself shared the Wahaca Selection platter for two people and it was simply fantastic! It allowed us to try a bit of everything on the menu which was very helpful. Waiter was very friendly as well. Will be back if we ever come to Edingburgh again! read more

There was so much buzz about this place and it had already been open and chokka for the last 10 days and now I know why. The food is truly genuinely wonderful! Delicious! Amazing! The restaurant is expansive and open. Love the mix of large tables and tables for two. The décor is an abstract take on the street signage of Oaxaca, Mexico by artist Max Rippon, all hand-painted. Sat at our table we were introduced to our wonderful waitress Claire, and given a quick tour around the menu. The menus are printed on large placemat/sheets on the table and your waitress marks off every dish that you eat - I suppose a way for you to keep track of what dishes you have tried as there are so many. We ate predominantly from the street food menu and they recommend 2-3 plates per person, which you share anyway. I think we ate more like 12 dishes. Terrible I know, but we couldn't help ourselves - the food was fantastic. Here we go...to start we ordered the Guacamole with Chicharron style puffed pork scratchings. The guacamole was sublime with a wee squeeze of lemon and tomato added for slight sweetness and oh the pork scratchings! In Mexico their pork scratchings are massive and you need two hands to eat them. I'd quite happily of eaten bowls of this all night long, but we moved on. Chorizo topped frijoles topped with Trealy Farm Mexican style sobrasada & chorizo oil served with tortilla chips. The frijoles (beans) with sobrasada and chorizo oil was quite earthy and homely. We mixed and matched with these two dishes as the pork scratchings dipped in the frijoles was a great flavour combination too. To drink I ordered the Mezcal and Tonic as recommended - The Cucumber and Lime Jaral De Berrio & Fever-Tree Tonic. Mezcal is an agave spirit with complex aromatics and generally has a strong smoky flavour. Later on in the evening I enjoyed a Mojito with golden rum, mint, lime and apple juice. My friend decided to work her way down the Margarita list and started with the Classic. Next was the Tamarind Margarita with refreshing sweet-sour fruit, then the Hibiscus Margarita (her favourite) with intense cranberry flavours and lastly the Passion Fruit Margarita, a tropical twist to end the night. Back to the food, next up was the Chorizo & potato quesadillas with British chorizo, diced sauteéd potatoes and fresh thyme. Very more-ish. Wahaca are passionate about sourcing as many of their ingredients as local as possible; and if not local then they make sure they are grown and transported with care for the environment. The Cornbread with creamed goats cheese and a chili peanut sauce. So good we ordered another one. My favourite dish of the night. Then onto the Pea, mint and feta cheese empanada with a gorgeous fresh salad slaw. The tastes here were unexpected especially when you think of Mexican food - spicy and hearty, but this was light and flavourful. Would be wonderful during the Summer months and my favourite from the next three dishes. The Chicken tinga taco of grilled chicken thigh in a sweet & smoky chipotle & tomato sauce. This taco is served cold which again was unexpected but no less delicious. Its crunchy and creamy at the same time but small and delicate too. And the Pork Pibil is 5-hour-braised shoulder of pork cooked in special Yucatecan marinade with fiery pink pickled onions. This is a good dish to follow the crispy chicken taco and a complete change in the texture profile. These tacos are soft and quite spicy with the pulled pork super meaty and a little sticky. These are all great dishes to share. We hadn't finished yet. Next to be delivered to our table was the Battered cod baja tacos. Beach-shack-style battered MSC cod tacos with shredded slaw, chipotle mayo & pickled cucumber. The fish goujons were crispy and not greasy, and the slaw added the crunch to the soft fish flakes. And the Roasted sweet potato, feta & caramelised red onion tacquito wrapped in crispy blue corn & dotted with salsas & chipotle mayo. These were sweet and the blue corn provided a nice rich flavour to each bite. Lastly when our bellies were bigger than our eyes but with some room left we managed to squeeze in Churros. These light fluffy loops of sweet deep dried dough batter with an intense pot of melted chocolate. What's not to love or leave room for. I like Mexican food, or I thought I did. I love fajitas and burritos but I think that's more Tex-Mex and certainly miles away from these authentic, scrumptious, delicately spiced Mexican dishes from Wahaca. Wahaca is definitely my current must-try restaurant in Edinburgh. I think its going to be a hard one to beat with their excellent service, sublime food and decent pricing, (most street food dishes are priced at just over £4). This is definitely a place perfect for any budget and any belly size; and they also cater for vegetarians and gluten freebies too! read more

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Enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We were returning from a day long trip and wanted a light-ish dinner. The service was great- the woman who served us was so kind and profusely apologized for a delay in bringing out drinks- and then made it a point to check in on us after to make sure we were satisfied with our food. Onto the food: the vegetarian tacos hit the spot- the flavors were delicious and not your typical over grilled veggies! Definitely a place to share plates and order family style. I'd return the next time I'm in Edinburgh- conveniently located near the main train station. read more

Walked in tonight, place was mostly empty. Promptly seated by host. Three different servers walked by, either serving tables or cleaning dirty tables. Nobody came to get a drink order, food order, nothing. So,after 15 minutes I went up to one of the bartenders, told him what happened and then walked out. read more

Portion size very small starter size food mediocre at best alcohol and soft drinks ridiculously expensive we will certainly NOT be back

It is almost impossible to find good Mexican food in the UK in general, but especially in Scotland. Everything is always watered down or bland and just not right. While it's a little more on the hipster side, Wahaca actually has a pretty decent selection. The biggest thing for me was that they have horchata on the menu. I almost died when I saw this because I've been craving it since I moved here. It was good, but very watery- an easy fix. The watermelon margarita was made with fresh watermelon juice, which I appreciated. As for food, we tried a mix of different things to get a feel for it and found it to be kind of 50/50. The chips and guac were pretty standard- nothing amazing but not bad. We also got the ancho chicken taco, steak taco with cheese, black bean tostada, and the chorizo quesadilla. The steak taco was my favorite thing hands down and I loved the cheese added on. My second favorite was the chorizo quesadilla, but my partner didn't like it. I didn't like the sweetness of the salsa on the chicken taco, and I can't remember what I thought of the tostada. I feel like it was okay. The portions were really small, which was unfortunate. I wish they did bigger orders of tacos. I also went to the taco truck and was again impressed with the steak tacos. Also, I have a vegetarian friend and this place has tons of options for vegans/vegetarians, which I think is awesome. All in all, the food wasn't bad, the service was great, and I'd definitely come back! read more