Great place. Authentic Mexican food. Be sure to make a reservation as it is packed. This place is perfect for a nice date or a nice evening with friends. read more

I've been sitting on this review for quite some time in the hopes that my opinion will have softened with the passage of time, but it hasn't. I had high hopes after having passed this relatively newly opened place on my way to the airport to spend 4 months away from London, and researching it while waiting to board my plane. By the time I returned to London this place had been reviewed a few times and had received quite glowing praise. I thought to myself, "wow, wouldn't that be great if I found some decent Mexican food close to me?" Well, when I finally made it here I realized I didn't. In fact I think this is the worst rendition of mexican food I've had here so far. I ordered the tacos al pastor and tamales. Tamales weren't of the california variety (wide and fat , lot's of meat and lot's of masa), nor the texas variety (little round things). They were kind of in the middle, wide and flat, without much meat and the masa didn't fully cover the meat. I'm completely convinced that the reheating of the tamales I was served was done by a microwave instead of steaming. Having grown up eating freshly steamed tamales on the holidays and then having leftovers the following days there are times I couldn't be bothered to re-steam. The resulting tamales end up a bit chewy and the edges get tough and maybe even a bit crunchy. This is fine if you smother them with salsa and know that this is what you will be getting. However, that's not what I was expecting here. As far as the tacos go, the tortillas were horrible and I would swear the al pastor was smothered in MSG. It was bad enough that I just stopped eating them. I wasn't full, I just couldn't stomach another bite even when washing it down with my negra modelo. To top this all off, the service was horrible (and the restaurant almost empty at the time), and the food's not cheap. Suffice it to say that I won't be going back. read more

I'm always up for trying new Mexican restaurants in London. Maybe it's become an obsession, but I feel like I'm trying to find as many delicious Mexican restaurants to fulfill my American need for Mexican, and to prove some friends wrong that there are actually good places for Mexican across the pond. Well, I had an American friend in town, and we decided to get some delicious food. Since I had previous been to my favorite Mexican in town a few days earlier, we opted to try something new. Mestizo was that place. Plus, as it turned out randomly, they were just starting their special Chile Pepper Festival menu. So we ordered a pitcher of margaritas (which we found quite funny that they had to tell us that on the rocks was an extra £2, then coming back and telling us it was actually an extra £4), some guacamole, empanadas, and two orders of the Ancho Chile and Pork rellenos. The margaritas were good, I've had better, and I've definitely had worse. Next time, I think I might go for the sangria. To start out, the tortilla chips. Meh. Kinda stale, so they'd been around a little while. Doubtful they're made in house, but it's possible. If they are, I don't know why they wouldn't make them to order, and give you a nice warm bowl of tortilla chips (they do it in the states, it can't be hard to do it in the UK). They do give (albeit a small amount of) complimentary chips and salsa. With some rather disappointing and flavorless salsa. The guacamole was alright, nothing special. I can make better at home. It was missing something, garlic perhaps? Maybe a bit of cilantro (coriander to UK folks)? I don't know. The empanadas were okay as well. To be honest, after the starters (and the starter menu wasn't too impressive to boot), I was a bit worried. However, the mains were amazing. The rellenos were full of flavor, and the pork was succulent. Both of us were quite impressed. The beans on the side were good, the rice, strangely, was pretty much just basmati rice. Which was a bit weird, but with the ancho chile sauce, I ate it all! We then decided to split the tres leches cake and have some Mestizo coffee. Both of which were delicious. Actually my dining companion kept pointing at her coffee and saying it was delicious. She was quite impressed with the level of food we had here. So a full on four-start joint. So why only three stars? I don't know. I originally wanted to give four, but the atmosphere of the place was a bit of a letdown. It just didn't feel like a fun place to go with a group of friends and enjoy some delicious Mexican. More like a quiet few friends Mexican joint. I wish Yelp gave half stars, I'd definitely go with a 3.5. On a fun note, they give out recipe cards containing the recipes for all the rellenos during the Chile Pepper festival! So go now and get some rellenos and recipes. They apparently also have a Tamales festival, an Enchiladas festival, and a Mole festival. I'll definitely be back during all of them to try out their special menus. I may even go back and try again. Maybe I can find a starter I really like. However, if I had a large group of friends, or even a small group of friends who like to have a raucous time, I'll be hitting up one of the other Mexican joints in town. They also have an extensive Tequila tasting menu, if that's your thing. I saw a lot of people with the flights of Tequila on their table. read more

The best and most authentic Mexican restaurant in London. No frills, no gimmicks, no Tex-Mex. Straight up excellent comida, efficient and typically Mexican service - the head waitress is fantastic... super charming and takes no ####! Lunch deals are great, £6 or £7 for quesadillas or burritos. Seasonal menus and specials. A very dangerous tequila selection - you've been warned. Aye carumba...que rico... read more

If you're after a Mexican restaurant in London with a proper, varied menu containing actual Mexican food, then Mestizo is your place. Planning on having dinner in the area wedged between Euston and Camden before a gig one night, I figured it was as good a time as any to finally try out this rather contested London Mexican joint. No, I did not hyphenate that. I did not mean London-Mexican, a cuisine of Mexican inspiration but ultimately London origin. I meant Mexican food in London. Because that's what this is. As close to proper Mexican food in London as you're going to get. Forget burritos. I unknowingly came during a week-long chile relleno festival, which was fortuitous, as chile relleno is my favourite Mexican dish. However, this meant that the regularly vast menu was not available, and my companion was forced to choose from the comparatively limited selection of mostly chile-relleno-inspired dishes. Hey ho. Sucks to be him. I got a chile relleno with black bean sauce. The sauce was completely delicious, and the chile relleno was more than I had hoped for, so bereft I've been of Mexican food over the last several years. The meal came with actual corn tortillas, a mighty treat. It also came with some black beans and rice on the side, which were, I admit, not so great. But the main meal, fantastic. Really, truly. I also got some guacamole to start, and it was refreshing and prepared as I would expect it to be, which was refreshing in itself compared to all the horrible guacamole atrocities I've been subject to in this town. As for the service, it was stellar during my visit. The server was attentive (some of a more British disposition might say overly so) and honest. When my dining companion unadventurously asked if the chicken nacho starter would be big enough as a main, she replied that it would. However, she made a face and said, 'But, well, you could get nachos at the cinema.' He thought this rather rude, but I thought it merely an interesting way of suggesting that he get something else while not actually saying his choice was wrong. Most other servers in London restaurants would just take your ill-judged nacho order and bring your disappointing meal to you with a pathetic little clatter on the table as the plate of tortilla chips covered in cheese comes to a stop in front of you, your Mexican meal of dubious origin. The costs are high here, but we're not exactly living on the border of Mexico, so you should probably stop complaining. Me? I'll pay £20 for some tamales and margaritas any day of the week. Happily. read more

I was over the moon when I opened the menu at Mestizo and saw not UK Mexican, or American-Mexican, but Mexican Mexican ... Mole! Cochinita pibil! Street style tacos not deep-fried, greasy and hard-shelled, but made with fresh, soft corn tortillas and served not heaped with sour cream but with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and onion. I love the fresco, authentico (my Spanish is impressive, i know) take on Mexican cuisine, served by staff who know the menu and are happy to answer if you have questions. If you're looking for greasy, deep-fried and fatty, you'll be disappointed. If you're looking for cheap - price and/or ingredients - you'll also be disappointed. Now for specifics. I've tried the above-mentioned tacos (cochinita pibil and carnitas), the tamales (pollo and queso/peppers) and the enchiladas (potato and cheese). The slow roasted pork was divine, the corn tortillas savory and of excellent texture and flavor (nothing worse than a piece of cardboard masquerading as a corn tortilla). The carnitas weren't mind blowing, but I have a long history of dislike for carnitas meat, which always feels tough and chewy to me (nothing like the juicy and melt-in-your-mouth cochinita). The tamales were on the appetizer section, and you get two that could be mixed and matched between a selection of three. I definitely preferred the queso y raja; the chicken mix wasn't too flavorful and bit too "wet" for a tamale stuffer. The masa was a bit loose for my preference but the taste was spot on. The potato and cheese enchiladas were excellent, a nice portion --- though it looked small at first I couldn't finish it in the end. The side of refried black beans on the side were freaking delicious. I prefer pinto but these were just as savory. I have to say the tortilla chips and salsa waiting for us on the table were the most disappointing of the meal. Too hard, definitely homemade in house, but didn't feel or taste very fresh. The salsa was thin and spicy, but not much flavor to that either. To avoid ending on a downer, I'll make a note about the tequila selection, if that's your thing. If you've only ever had Jose Cuervo, by god get down to this place and get a tequila taster or attend one of their tequila education courses/tastings. read more

This is a charming Mexican place and I wanted to give it 4 or 5 stars the first time I ate here, but have downgraded it to 3 stars. Bleh food and slow service will do that to a review. Service on the Thursday before Good Friday was a bit painful (mostly regarding drinks). The waiter was as quick as helpful as he could be, but it was still not fun. The tequila selection is pretty outstanding though the cocktails can sometimes be too watered down. Now onto the food. Mestizo is pretty decent if you know what to order. The complimentary (seriously in London!) chips and salsa are a great way to start off the meal. Guacamole is decent though the second time we ordered it, it could have been more well seasoned. The queso fundido is a fun, cheesy dip appetiser. I shared the taco tray last time and the toppings were generous and the carnitas (pork), pollo pibil (chicken), and arrachera (beef) tasty. The molcajete mestizo (chicken and beef sorta stew) was also rich, well spiced and filling. However, the ceviche has mediocre, probably frozen shrimp which is the opposite of what you'd want for a raw seafood dish. The lamb chip - chuleta de cordero - was also gamey tasting with a seasoning that was quite sweet in a not delightful manner. Good Mexican is hard to find in London so I'd try this place if I was really craving something, but I'll know what to order next time! read more

Awesome food. Awesome customer service. Great ambiance. This coming from a family born and raised in the west coast and has tried some of the best Mexican food. read more

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So I've heard a lot about this place, but it was an overall disappointment. Been meaning to come here for a while now. On the food: it's good. Some of it is stellar, but it's also a bit of a let-down. Some of the best molé I've had in years over chewy chicken and beef, with nary a vegetable to mix is up. And old, stale, corn tortillas. The service was similarly quixotic, fluctuating between over-attentive and under-attentive. And there was glass in my friend's mouth. She ended up bleeding from finger and mouth, and while the staff were apologetic, even giving us a bottle of wine (which we didn't particularly want), they didn't make it right. I can't work out what Mestizo wants to be: if it wants to be a party haven, with flights of tequila tasting, bringing Mexican street food top the fore, a cocktail bar, or what. It's good food, expensive for what you get, but one is constantly let down. The decor is perhaps a bit offensive as well: twee stereotypical modern light-up "Mayan" carvings and televisions playing an endless loop of the Mexican version of "Visit Britain" commercials. Distracting. I really wanted to like this place - but I just couldn't at the end. It might have the best molé sauce this side of the Atlantic - and I'm sure there will be several parts of meals as good, but it drops the ball in too many other areas. read more

Oh blessed be you, Mestizo. With your huge menu, delicious margaritas and best of all choices of plates served in, wait for it.... mole sauce! I LOVE mole sauce and they have 3 or 4 dishes you can choose with it's yummy goodness. Seriously the menu is great, you got to try it out for yourself. It's just the best Mexican food I've found here in London, and if I think of my favorite place for Mexican back in NYC I know if they were side-by-side I'd have to be the peace keeper and alternate between the two! Hmmm... downsides as every place undoubtedly has, true it is kind of in the middle of nowhere, but it's a short walk from the tube, so we can go eat there and then head off somewhere else if needs be. The bathrooms are located downstairs, which also happens to be a latino-style dance club. I ain't go no issue with latino music and getting jiggy with it, but when all I want to do is go to the loo, it's kind of awkwardley planned to have to go through the middle of the dance floor to get there. Lastly, the last 2 times we've been there, we had this waitress who could make vampira chilly. I was tempted a bit to lower the rating just on the fact that this waitress couldn't force a smile on her face if her life depended on it.... but with all the good food and the margaritas flowing, we had more than enough fun and smiles around our table that we just ignored her. Everyone else I have encountered there was pleasant if not downright jolly, so hopefully it will rub off on here someday! read more

This place is my everything. We have a few 6/10 burrito joints in the vicinity of Euston Station, but Mestizo wraps them up in delicious tortilla-y goodness and wipes the floor with them, at a decent price too. I get the mickey taken out of me at work because I usually take someone from the office there about once a week. Their chicken mole rocks, you can get a decent glass of horchata, their nachos are a hungover treat, the staff are friendly, the service is quick, their lunch menu is the tits...I could harp on, but if you like Mexican just go there, and you won't be hungry for a long time after. Everyone I've taken there now bypasses the burrito stand outside the office and walks the extra 5-10 minutes in the name of deliciousness. Get on it. read more

TEQUILA! If you want it, they got...and it's muy delicioso! (very delicious for the non-Spanish speakers). Not only that, but they have some serious burritos. I have to say though that may favourite burrito is definitely the Chicken Tinga. Nice taste, good spicy kick to it. Oh yeah, did I mention that the burritos here at Mestizo are MASSIVE! I dare you to go hungry after eating here. Their home made guacamole has to be teetering on being the best in London...and that's saying a lot! Love coming here for lunch as well as the after work tequila tasting. Their selection of tequila is even bigger than the burritos! read more

This place was recommended to us by a woman we met at a restaurant at London who had grown up in Los Angeles with a Mexican family. She said Mestizo was the best Mexican food she'd found in London, and we found it to be great. Overwhelmed by all of the options on the menu we decided to try something new: a "hot pot"-like dish with meat, cheese, and veggies. It was served in a scalding-hot stone pot and was the perfect antidote to the cold outside. Tequila lovers will enjoy the bar with a huge menu of blanco, reposado, and anejo tequilas. They'll even make you a bandera, a drink with three shots: red sangrita, white tequila, and green lime juice. As a minor note, their tortilla chips could use a bit of work. Looking forward to going back and trying the rest of their menu. Gluten-free notes: The corn tortillas are not normally made with the usual masa harina and salt -- they are normally made with some wheat flour as well. But they will kindly make you your own gluten-free, corn-only tortillas. Awesome. read more

The Englishman and I love a proper Mexican restaurant. Mestizo is one that he had been to before and was really excited for me to try it. Unfortunately, it seems that Mestizo has changed their ways and left us really disappointed. It's not the food that left us extremely disappointed (the food is great!), it's the value for money. Which is why I'm so surprised at all the reviews that say it's not overpriced and affordable. That was the most I've ever spent on a Mexican meal in my entire life, and I left hungry. First, we made a later reservation for a group of us, so the Englishman and I arrived starving. The staff kept bringing over much appreciated tortilla chips and different salsas for us to munch on while the rest of our party arrived. The drink prices are steep. So we opted to share a big pitcher of margaritas between four of us and I had a Paloma before we shared the pitcher. I think we each got two drinks out of the pitcher, so it was a bit cheaper doing it that way. We ordered the guacamole to share. For £7, it's apparent from a conversation last night that a week or so later we still feel burned by that price. For £7, you get a not very generous portion of guacamole and some chips. It was agreed that the guacamole wasn't even as good as mine. Such a waste of time and money. Then we shared the taco platter between four people, which was an enormous price in itself as you ended up with 4 tacos each. That's not enough for a main course. I don't mind paying higher prices for generous portions of great food. However, when I left wondering if I could grab a McDonalds burger on the way home after spending £40 and leaving the restaurant still significantly hungry, you can't help but feel totally burned on the value for money. I was hesitant to tell the Englishman I was really disappointed with the astronomic prices, however he expressed the same feeling. They had come here before and were amazed by the quality and the affordability of the food. It's unfortunate that the prices no longer reflect this. At Christmas time, the Englishman and I ordered exactly the same things and then some at a different Mexican restaurant, and we paid less than we did with sharing between four people. That puts the value for money into perspective. There are more affordable and equally authentic Mexican restaurants in London. read more

this is just a review of their mexican thursday event down at the bar: Cheap beer and cheap tacos of a variety of types, it was a little bit crowded but the music was, according to some mexican friends of mine, very good feeling. If you want a little slice of mexico in London, come here. For some reason, the coronas tasted better than I've had elsewhere (maybe it was just as the perfect temperature). The tacos they had were more like the tacos I used to have back in California than anywhere else I've been to. I've had 'proper' mexican food here (wahaca), but it doesn't deliver the authentic flavour that I had here. At Mestizo you get a little bit of the grime that makes true mexican food taste like home read more

I had been told that if you go to Mestizo you HAVE to try the taco tray. So onwards I went in my Mexican journey We went pretty early evening and we were a bit apprehensive because we were literally the only people in the restaurant. But a couple of drinks later, all was well and we took the plunge into the land of taco trays. With this beautiful thing you get unlimited tortillas (corn or flour) and a tray of sundries with four kinds of meat and lots of different salsas and guacamole and everything you would expect. The meat was juicy and tender and you got a fair few tacos from them. My only complaint is that all the pots are the same size so you get the same volume of one meat as you do guacamole or sour cream. These are things you would want to use on every taco while there are four meats. Therefore, the ratio of meat to sour cream/guac leads you on a road to disappointment when inevitably you have meat left and have to resort to a guac-less taco. Who wants to live in a world without guacamole? I know I don't. tl;dr: The taco tray is a genius invention but there is a dearth guacamole and sour cream. Overall the food is good but nothing to set your world alight read more

Great Mexican food is hard to find in London. There are several options for decent Mexican food, I grant you, but this beauty is properly great. This is the type of food your would get at an upscale restaurant in Mexico. High quality ingredients prepared well, including a crazy good mole. The atmosphere is good, quirky, authentically Mexican. The drinks are also a high note, esp. If you Tequila. And I don't mean that Jose Cuervo rubbish! Try it out! read more

Probably the best Mexican meal that I've had in London. And not just because of the small free Margherita offer I found on a social networking site just after we arrived! The Flautas were very tasty. They actually were not quite as good as the ones I enjoyed in the States, but they were still delicious and grew on me as I went on. My main course was Enchiladas rojas....at least it should have been. I had chosen the rojas because my starter and the chips they warm you up with both came with the verde sauce. But my main found it easier being green all the same and because I'm a Brit I just ate it anyway. And it was very good. The rice was kinda plain but the dish as a whole was very very tasty so the order error was quickly mostly forgiven. Classy place with a nice relaxed vibe to it. There did seem to be a guy who had been stood up on the table next to us though. Que Incomodo!!! read more

This is also El Burrito by Mestizo on Deliveroo. I got the Rajas Con Crema veggie burrito which has the very hard to find (in this part of the world) poblano pepper in it. Very yummy and I wanted more of it! Could have done with more heat overall but hey ho, heat tolerance is so subjective! My main critique is the packaging. They came only partially wrapped in foil (!?), in a cheap, Styrofoam, environmentally unfriendly container. Burritos should be completely (and tightly) rolled in aluminium foil which makes them super portable, even for a Deliveroo person! C'mon people - get with it! read more

Excellent and authentic Mexican food. A taste of home while on the other side of the pond. (And by home I mean SoCal, the other Mexico.) Tamales, empanadas, tacos, sopas, enchiladas... everything was delicious. The menu is clearly coded with allergen info, and they offer an assortment of dishes for gluten free and vegan diets among others. Some really amazing sounding margaritas and cocktails, too. The ginger margarita with fresh ginger was fantastic. Refreshing with the perfect kick. Quality of food was very good, and the menu was fairly priced. I would definitely be a regular here. My friend was so happy to have found this place and was already planning her next visit before we'd even left. read more

i came here with my wife, bro-in-law and his soon to be fiance (though neother of them knew at the time!) in December 2011. After a quick drink at the bar, we sat down to some fantastic food. Alas, i dont remember what food I had, but I do remember sampling a lot of their quality tequilas. Like any alcoholic drink, if you drink crap, youre not going to really enjoy it. The tequila here, like that in San Diego, Californa, and Mexico itself is quality and easily drinkable. The service here was also really good, and they staff not minding my broken attempts to speak Spanish :D I would definitely come back here. read more

This is the best Mexican food I have had in London. It is simply delicious .... Also if you like tequila .. this place is heaven ..... Check out Thursday night, they have live DJ and nice tacos in their basement. Their music is very groovylicioussssssssssss....... It is very enjoyable .... I will surely be back for more. read more

Unbelievably rude and overpriced. Waitstaff were kind but manager and possibly the owner were patronising and condescending. In what was purportedly an effort not to waste food, they brought the 3 of us a portion for 1 person, charging £54 -- or 1,328.18 Mexican pesos -- and claimed that food is never wasted in Mexico. Well, this geographer and Latin Americanist is very supportive of genuinely green efforts and cultural authenticity but not some kind of scam bs with a lot of unnecessary tension and shouting. Also, the food was cold when served. And the staff involved made no effort to check with us at the end or apologise, despite our efforts to be diplomatic but honest, forthright and not cowed by a rugby-sized manager attempting to talk over us. If you want to start invoking Mexico as your standard, as they did (not us), then this -- all of this -- would be a damn shame, un escándolo y una vergüenza total si estuviéramos en México. Just no. No. Basta. And bye. read more

Mestizo - 1,328.18 Mexican pesos worth of food, ostensibly a portion for 3 people -- TE PARECE??? Un escándolo. - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

I am only reviewing the take-away burrito. The burrito was a bit on the lean side - definitely not full of deliciousness like I've experienced at Chilango or Benito's Hat. The burrito was not foil-wrapped, but instead chucked into a styrofoam container with some stale tortilla chips. Perhaps not an issue, but given that it's about 2C outside, someone should have been thinking of this. A very poor rendition of guacamole (very watery, very acidic) was served on the side rather than inside the burrito. I won't be going back here for a take-away burrito until someone more adventurous than I goes back and reports a better experience. read more

Californian girl here says it's good! In fact, I'd probably give it 5 stars if it fit more closely with my student budget. The Molcajete Mestizo was lovely. They even gave both corn and flour tortillas just cause I asked. read more

Food and drinks were good. However, I didn't ask for a receipt and when I checked my account I noticed the male server over charged me. Not happy with the integrity of the employees. read more

Authentic Mexican food - I'm kicking myself for not trying this place sooner. The one thing I miss the most about living in California is the Mexican food. And finally, we've found the spot to get our fix in London. Went for the Sunday all you can eat brunch today. Everything was delicious: - They have a taco/quesadilla station where they will hook you up with whatever fillings you want. - There is a soup station with several choices including my fave pozule. - The tamales are yum! - There is also a whole buffet table lined up with all kinds of tasty mexican dishes. I was really impressed by their mole sauce which is really I only know a few places even in Los Angeles that gets it right. The chicken with verde sauce was another favorite - great scooped in warm corn tortillas - Corn tortillas!!! - Horchata: They also brought us a big pitcher for the table to share of this typical Mexican sweet rice milk drink with vanilla and cinnamon. There is also a couple deserts available. I managed to eat a bit of flan and a vanilla/passion fruit cake. The Sunday brunch buffet is £20 per person but well worth it especially if you go hungry and stuff your face. You won't need to eat again for the rest of the day. Go home and take a siesta after your meal :) Service was wonderful too. The staff were friendly and it was so nice to hear folks speaking Spanish. This is my new favorite spot for Mexican food in London! read more

Chimichanga was dry and flavorless and didn't come with any of the condiments promised in the description (sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, etc.) Totopos were stale and also flavorless. The only good thing was the salsa, which they serve hot (Is this a thing?) but would have been better cold. read more

We loved Mestizo so much we ate here twice on our six-day vacation. I intend that to be a heavy-hitting statement; we never repeat restaurants on vacations so as to try as much as possible. But Mestizo was just SO good! Namely, the molcajete mestizo dish is pretty mind-blowing. And while a few aspects of our meals were 'eh', that one dish was just so great that this is a 5-star restaurant for sure. The molcajete mestizo is meat simmering in spicy red sauce, with some cheese, onion, and avocado... all of it in veritable cauldron made of volcanic rock. The meat was plentiful and delicious, the sauce wonderfully thick and tasty, and the whole of it excellent when wrapped in corn tortillas. Seriously huge portion. We also tried and enjoyed the chicken flautas (truly delicious) and the guacamole (okay). The eh parts included the servers' ongoing reluctance to give tap water, the drinks being a bit pricy, and the tables being close together. But again, the good so outweighs the bad that these complaints seem petty. A pleasant ambiance, to boot. read more

Had the enchiladas rojas. You get 2 enchiladas for £12 and they are not very filling. I would understand the price if the ingredients were high quality but the chicken was quite forgettable. Overall, very unimpressed with what is supposed to be London's best Mexican restaurant. The interior was very nice though. read more

OK Mexican food. To get a sampling of different types of foods we got an assortment of the small plates (tapas). They were good. However, we had to ask for extra jalapeños to add some spice as they were a bit bland. Definitely could use more seasoning. Another star removed because of some poor customer service. When we arrive we were told that they had a tequila on special. I asked the price (£8.50). When the check arrive I was billed £10.50. I informed them of the discrepancy but was told they miss quoted the price. Ugh. read more

I went here recently for a friend's birthday and we all had a great time. Unlike many other Mexican restaurants the food was definately above average and had an authentic flavour. The staff were more than happy to recommend dishes and also explain the ingredients. I went for the Mole Huasteco, a traditional Mexcan chicken served with beans and rice and my friends went for the taco trays which looked delicious. Don't go to Mestizo if you've eaten well during the day because you won't have room to taste the generous portions. After our meal we ventured downstairs to the bar and continued drinking- the perfect end to my friend's birthday dinner. I don't remember too much about teh rest of teh night so I guess we had a good time! read more

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A couple friends of mine who live in London wanted to impress me by taking me to this Mexican restaurant. I was skeptical at first, but I checked out the menu and it had a lot of legitimately authentic items on it, so I figured, why not? The menu was more limited than we expected because they had a special tamale week going on. Well who doesn't love tamales? I decided to split some with my husband and a friend, although they got the order severely confused. One of the tamales was great, but I found the other ones a bit bland and dry. I love huitlacoche and it's impossible to find in Germany, so I ordered the huitlacoche and veggie crepes. It was OK, but somewhat bland. It didn't help that in addition to the veggies in the crepe, I had a load of steamed veggies as a side, with no seasoning whatsoever. At this price point, I'd expect the sides to be more creative or interesting. I tried the chicken dishes that my friends ordered, and found them unimpressive as well. I mean, tasty sauces, but I'd expect a bit more than grilled chicken downing in sauce for $20. The service was also slow and indifferent, even with simple drinks like beers. I will say the margarita I had was good. I think the restaurant would be better served by making the menu much smaller and focusing on improving the flavor and quality of their dishes. Maybe it was just an off-night, but I'd be wary of coming back when there's so much other delicious food to eat in London. read more

Been here a couple of times and it's always consistently good food and service. Most recently tried the chicken mole and holy - it's good! The regular chicken filling was a bit plain for me. Can also recommend the horchata for something a bit different to drink. Great service, decent pricing and free dips and chips to begin - always a plus! read more

Was told that this was the most authentic Mexican I would find in London so today being Hangover Sunday, I was jonesing for a burrito. When you roll into the place you are very quickly certain that there is NO way you're going to get authentic Mexican, the place is set-up too fancy, but that isn't necessarily BAD but you're going to end up paying for it. One rare perk here in London is freebies, so it's nice that they have chips and salsa sitting on the table for you when you sit down here. The menu has a very impressive selection of tacos, so I never made it to the burrito I thought I wanted, but it turned out to do the trick for me. My friend and I worked our way through POLLO PIBIL, ALAMBRE, CARNITAS, & BARBACOA and they were all really good. My only complaint was that they were served on one corn tortilla rather than the traditional 2 which meant that the last couple tacos we ate were falling apart having gotten a little soggy by the time we got them down. I'm definitely coming back here, maybe to try one of the bar nights downstairs, but definitely to try out their impressive selection of tequilas! read more

Hands down, this place is not only the BEST Mexican food in London, but I'd say it's the best Mexican place I've ever had anywhere! I discovered this place a couple months ago and have been meaning to write about it because it has never failed to disappoint! My boyfriend and I always get the taco tray and it was so good the first time that we actually haven't tried anything else since. The carnitas meat is always so moist and juicy, which gives it a lot of good flavour making it taste so good! There are also lots of different toppings for the taco- different salsas, onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, black beans, etc. The tray comes with flour tortillas, but you can request corn tortillas, as that's what we like best. They also give you complimentary chips and salsa upon arrival, which is a nice start to the meal. For a starter we've tried the flautas, or taquitos as I usually call them, and those were delicious as well! I also can't say enough good things about the staff as well. They are always so wonderful and welcoming, remembering us and happy to cater to all of our extra requests that we ask! In conclusion, if I could go to Mestizo ever night for dinner, I definitely would as I don't think I could ever get tired of their amazing food! read more

Terrible terrible Mexican food! Overpriced!!! I had the pescadillos (sp) for my starter, and hated it. I then got the "king" prawn and rice entree... for £16 what i got was frozen shrimp and white rice and some carrots. If it at least tasted good, it wouldnt have been so bad. It sucked!!! I give one star because the magaritas were awesome!! I came during happy hour so I got two for one. However, because I couldn't eat any of the food (did i mention i didnt bother eating my £30 meal) I felt woozy after barely finishing my first drink. read more

We have been traveling through Europe for the last 4 weeks. Spain France and England and this is the best Mexican restaurant by far. Carlos, our server did an amazing job explaining all the menu options including all the ingredients of the food and drinks. I can't tell you enough how good the food service and drinks are. I strongly recommended. read more

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Very nice mexican cuisine for a special night! Didn't really like the michelada but that just me, it doesn't mean it is bad. Very good menu with lots to choose from and great variety of drinks too. They sell quality! read more

Been here twice for weekday lunches and don't have any complaints. The cheaper lunch set is quite substantial in itself and very very tasty. There's even a credit crunch drink special where you can get a soft drink for £1. Me, I've opted for Pacifico beer each time I've come. It tastes like Sol and Corona (aka the girly beers) for those of you taking notes. Service has been so-so. Not surly but not terribly friendly either. Still, the food is good, and the after-work tequila club looks tempting, so I'll be back. read more