Mexican cuisine is loved all over the nation. If you can’t take our word for it, check out these statistics from popular food delivery giant Just Eat naming Mexican among their seven most ordered cuisines. London is a cultural melting pot and food is no exception, packed with hundreds of Mexican restaurants selling customer favourites from Tacos, tamales, enchiladas and, last but not least, a classic staple in all Mexican restaurants: burritos. If you surprisingly happen to be unfamiliar with this delectable treat, a burrito usually consists of rice, meat, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, salsa and sour cream, all depending on preference. A customisable meal bundled all together in a tortilla wrap. What’s not to like? Looking to get your hands on some of the best burritos in the country’s capital? Well then, check out this article and discover today ten of the must eat burrito spots in London.
1. Mestizo
Address: 103 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 3EL.
Mestizo is a restaurant and tequila bar founded back in 2004. “We believe our gastronomy has so much to offer, it’s vibrant, it’s diverse, colourful and simply delicious.” This restaurant organizes events that introduce clients with Spanish and Latin American cuisine and has a market which sells various Mexican products. On Thursdays, Mestizo welcomes people for a taco and tequila night. If you are interested, you can make a reservation through the restaurant’s website. Food delivery is also available through the website by pressing menu, collection only/ local delivery.
2.Benito’s
Multiple Addresses
Based in Oxford Circus, Oxford Westgate and Covent Garden, Benito’s restaurant is named after Benito Juarez, the first native Zapotec President of Mexico in the late 19th century.. This company aims to deliver simple, fresh and flavorful Mexican food to the clients. The menu consists of either naked or wrapped burritos, tacos, Mexican tapas, a salsa bar, tres leches cake or fresh and frozen margaritas. On normal circumstances each day at 5 pm Benito’s host Feast to Fiesta when margaritas are given to the customers.
3.Tortilla
Multiple Addresses
Tortilla is a giant franchise of Californian burritos and tacos located not only in London but also in the UK. In 2007 founders Brandon and Jen created Tortilla out of necessity because they could not discover burritos and tacos that would taste the same in London compared to San Francisco. At Tortilla’s website, you can find cool recipes, nutritional calculator and allergen information. By joining the loyalty programme, you will collect points; receive free chips and salsa, and also a burrito. Food from Tortilla can be ordered through Deliveroo and Uber Eats.
4.Chilango
Multiple Addresses
Chilango is Mexican cuisine place, mainly based in London offers burritos, hotboxes, salads, keto boxes, vegan boxes, protein boxes and low carb boxes. This restaurant group sells their burrito bible via Amazon, and link can be found on the website. Delivery and service and signing for a newsletter can also be completed through the website.
5.Burrito Kitchen
Address: Burrito Kitchen, 80b Cheapside, London, England EC2V 6EB, United Kingdom; Burrito Kitchen, Millbank, SW1P 4DU
“Believe it or not, the Burrito Kitchen you see today started life at the University of Birmingham as ‘The Burrito Van’… incredible!” The founder of Burrito Kitchen travelled around Mexico and worked in restaurants so that he could bring Mexican food to the UK. All the Burritos, Naked Burritos and Tacos in Burrito Kitchen are fresh.
6.Chipotle Mexican Grill
Multiple Addresses
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an international restaurant company based in the UK, US and Canada. It has eight restaurants located in London. “We’re obsessed with perfecting every ingredient’s journey from farm to kitchen.” Chipotle Mexican Grill provides fresh, award-wining food, for example, chicken is assured by RSPCA, pork to this restaurant is provided from Blythburgh farms in Suffolk, and the beef is grown humanely. Chipotle Mexican Grill also shows the nutritional value of each product. If you want to get notifications from this restaurant, sign up for a newsletter. Deliveries are available through their website.
7.DF Tacos
Address: Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury St, E1 6QR; 28-29 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BL & 28-29 Tottenham Ct Rd, W1T 1B
“Outsiders call it Mexico City. To those in the know, it’s Distrito Federal. To locals, it’s simply DF.” DF Tacos has a wide range of options from Burritos, Nachos, Tacos and Buns. Chilled Margaritas with agave tequila and fresh lime juice are also provided. DF Tacos has a special menu for vegans. Ordering at the restaurant can be done near usual tills or self-service ones. You have to remember the table’s number. Drinks are served at the counter; you can refill soft drinks for free. Food will be brought to the table. You can get a 20% discount on the entire menu by ordering online for the first time from DF Tacos via Deliveroo until the end of the lockdown.
8.Wahaca
Multiple Addresses
“A family of individually designed restaurants.” Wahaca is a sustainable Mexican food franchise that uses recycled materials and follows SKA requirements to assure that restaurants are built out of sustainable and energy-efficient materials. In 2016 it was the first carbon-neutral restaurant business in the UK. Wahaca group use free range British pork and chicken, plant fed beef, MSC sustainable local fish, and has vegan options. Moreover, it is also involved in charitable and community work by being involved in EDNICA; a UNESCO supported charity that helps children from low-income families working and living in the streets of Mexico. Wahaca also helps charities Magic Breakfast, Kitchen Social and Wahaca Wimbledon that assist kids from unprivileged backgrounds in the UK. You can find Burritos, Chicken Mexican bowl, Nachos, Quesadilla, Cheese and Chilli Croquetas, and many more in the menu of this restaurant. Food of Wahaca can be ordered online through the website.
9.Burrito Joe
Address: St Mary Aldermary Courtyard, London, EC4 M9, UK; 19A Vine Street EC3N 2PX.
“The owners have used their Spanish upbringing, and Michelin star training to develop menus for private catering, corporate events, weddings and private parties.” Burrito Joe restaurant was founded in 2010. It was inspired by how owners travelled to Mexico and became enchanted by native meals and taste. In the beginning creators of Burrito Joe also built a street stall in the street food market of Brick Lane. Menu of this restaurant has a variety of Burrito options, Quesadillas, Rice Boxes and Tacos. Private events are provided with different menus of Mexican and Spanish cuisine. More information about the restaurant can be found in the news section. Meals can be ordered online through the website.
10.Yucca
Address: 496 Fulham Road, SW6 5NH
“Food Taste Better When You Eat At Yucca.” Besides Burritos, in the menu of Yucca that is Tex-Mex restaurant, you can find Starters, Tapas, Tacos, Homemade Burgers, Main Courses, Quesadillas, Fajitas, Desserts and the Drink menu. Online delivery through Deliveroo is possible as well as table bookings.
