London has been through a Mexican wave recently Tacos joints popping up everywhere. Finding good authentic tacos can in London can be quite a challenge, which is why we have worked our way across London and bring you some of the best tacos restaurants in London.Â
” Sometimes all we need is tequila, tacos and a nap “
BreddosÂ
Where: Soho and Clerkenwell
What started off as a tiny taco shack in a car park somewhere in Hackney, Breddos are now dominating the tacos market. The reason behind their success is simply delicious, fresh tacos which are handmade filled with locally sourced ingredients. They are known to serve some eclectic flavoured fillings which will leave your taste buds tingling. The menu at Breddos offer fillings like Masa Fried Chicken topped with Habanero Mayo, Pork Belly, Lamb Shoulder and much much more. There is a reason why Breddos is one of the best taco joints in London.
Taqueria
Where: Notting Hill
Taqueria literally translates to a restaurant specialising in tacos, so it comes as no surprise that Taqueria in London’s Notting Hill is serving up some of the best tacos in London. You just know a tacos restaurant is guaranteed to be good when it started off as a market stall. The famous popular Portobello Road market in the case of Taqueria. The menu here is extensive, there is everything from traditional to more modern flavours all served on corn tortillas which are soft, fluffy and just melt in your mouth. They also have a mean hand-shaken margarita so be sure to give that a try too.
El PastorÂ
Where: Southbank
Located under the arches in the buzzing borough market, the guys behind Barrafina bring you El Pastor. A Mexican Taqueria serving tortillas made from scratch in-house every single day. One of their classics and must try tacos is the Al Pastor, served on soft tortillas filled with pork shoulder which has been marinated for 24 hours topped with caramelised pineapple, guacamole taquero and coriander. In fact, this is the dish that the restaurant has been named after – definitely worth a try!
La Bodega Negra
Where: Soho
La Bodega Negra is breaking the norm and spicing things up with their sex shop frontage. Don’t let the neon lights and the exciting entrance of this nightclub like restaurant distract you from the delicious Mexican food on offer inside. The soft flour tacos at La Bodega Negra are quite indulgent with filling like 28-day aged rib eye tacos, crispy pork belly, duck and our favourite soft shell crab tacos.
This joint is certainly not one for a quick bite of taco it offers a whole experience in itself, as soon as you descend into the restaurant expect candlelit setting with loud music and a thrilling atmosphere. Also be sure to check out their extensive tequila menu – you won’t be disappointed.
ZuayaÂ
Where: Kensington
Zuaya maybe a newcomer to the restaurant scene in London but one thing we can say for sure is that their tacos are worth being on the list of best tacos in London. Inspired by a jungle theme, you are in for an experience at Zuaya with fusion flavours from Peru, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. The menu only features 3 taco dishes: lamb purple tacos, squid black tacos and salmon green taco. The stand out is the lamb purple taco, the tortilla is soft and filled with slowly-braised lamb shank flavoured with Moroccan Ras El Hanout spice, smoked coriander and pineapple – it’s just as delicious as it sounds!
