Comments on: Mexican food in London, or the lack thereof

By: London Mexican restaurant reviews: Cafe Sol in Greenwich | At Home In The Wasteland

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:40:18 +0000

[...] Just remembered that Gayle left a comment on my previous rant about Mexican food: "You should try Cafe Sol on Clapham High St. Well worth the trek down to South [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:56:21 +0000

Hi – I am English but lived in California for 10-years and just moved back here. You are right – its a shame and a real Mexican place could do so well. There is great find though – go to the Borough Market and you will find an actual Mexican guy selling actual corn tortillas… They are great. I lived in San Francisco which has amazing Mexican food (especially from roach coaches!) but I know Robertito’s well (lived in Oceanside) and love it…

By: JD

JD — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:50:45 +0000

Ha, ha! Your post has made me laugh with agreement and empathy. A friend and I tried desperately several years ago to find good mexican food in London to very little avail, coming to the same conclusions you have about the same restaurants. I have since returned almost ten years on hoping the ‘fresh food’ revolution in Britain would have opened their eyes to Mexican cuisine, but it seems only marginally so. I did find a decent sort of place on Goodge street that serves tacos, burritos, etc. in the style of Mo’s where you go down a line and indicate which wrapper you want, which filling, toppings, etc. It’s still not what we get in the US but it’s better than what’s been here before (and may possibly be more authentic but I’ve never been to Mexico.) Still wish I could find monterey jack in shops but will have to find a restaurant connection . . .

By: Monkey Botherer

Monkey Botherer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:46:38 +0000

Interesting that you think Nachos are “Mexican”, They’re most definitely an American dish, as is the cheese. Try going to Mexico and eating the food, I’m not talking about the high end hotel or restaurant stuff, I mean the dirty little village in the middle of nowhere that lives off of turkey/chicken with beans and tortillas, that’s proper Mexican food, and most of it is frankly vile.

By: proslaviy

proslaviy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:13:11 +0000

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By: gary olmstead

gary olmstead — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:57:35 +0000

Just to let you know if your in Santa Barbara try Lilys taqueria just 8 kinds of tacos on menu carnitas, carne asada,cheek,eyeball,and the rest of the pig 6or7 different salsas plus fresh cilantro,onions radish and limes 1 dollar 25 a taco

By: gary olmstead

gary olmstead — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:34:19 +0000

I owned a mexican resturant in bury st edmunds until i got ill and could nt chef anymore i was born and raised in Santa Barbara Ca and surfed up and down Mexican and californian coast during 50s until i left in 1992 I agree Mexican food in uk is mostly crap. I was on bbc for my cooking and being near American bases was hugely popular with them. We only gave one helping of chips and salsa at our res because of price of corn tortillas plus they are generally crap I made my own at first but got so busy had to buy ready made and they really were horrible Our menu had homemade tamales,chilli rellenos etc Health better hoping to start cooking again soon got 37 chilli plants tomatillos etc growing in my garden let you know when I start burning stuff again not always able to get to computer phone 0787 7576008 gary

By: Juan

Juan — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:48:41 +0000

Trust a Gringo to moan about everything and anything. Whatever the food,from whatever country, will never be like it is in it’s native country. Ask an Indian if their traditional food they try in another country is the same as back home, the answer will be,no. It is the same with Mexican, Chinese and whatever world cuisene you would like to mention.I guess you will never find a Quarter Pounder like you will in The States.Funny question, do you have anything other than McDonalds and KFC in The States, and Restaurants making Gross Coffee? If anyone is looking for a really great place to buy stuff like Groceries(Proper Coffee), traditional mexican cookware and a lot more, try Casa Mexico in Winkley Street London, it is not far from Bethnel Green Station, you will find all you will ever need, and you will get a feel of Mexico(without the weather). They have another shop in Guadalajara, Mexico so everything is for real,(where the shop is in Guadalajara, there is a street market every Sunday, with Miles and Miles of stalls selling all kinds of traditional hand made goods, it’s a really great place, and a very proud historical city) and all Mexicans will know all the brands in the shop.(jajaja, Moaning Gringos are every where, what would we do without them).

By: Kimberley Gorse-Macias

Kimberley Gorse-Macias — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:41:56 +0000

I found everything you say to be absolutely true! Im half mexican and half english but have grown more with that mexican culture . I live in the UK and i am not at all ashamed to say the the UK SUCKS when it comes to mexican food.. sorry let me rephrase.. REAL Mexican food! not any of that tex mex crap like shell tacos with shredded chees on top, but the real deal like: taquitos al pastor, sopes, tacos de pollo en salsa roja etc. i really could go on a never endin list!
I have been to almost every mexican resturant there is in london and in the middlands! but nothing has yet to impress me or the ‘Don’ that is my proud, strong blooded mexican mother .
i was slightly enlightened by the tacos at ‘ La Taqueria’ in notting hill, London. the atmosphere was decent with all the waiting staff either from mexico, spain or colombia. but its a nice to enter and just hear all the chatters of spanish speaking people :] and they even had a little tortilla press shop where you could buy fresh tortillas and other little what nots that would be needed in a mexican household.
But i have to admit the one place you will ever! i mean EVER find tacos or mexican food and im talking REAL MEXICAN FOOD is the ‘Carnaval del pueblo’ its on this year on the 3rd August 2008 on burguess park south london. >>> http://www.carnavaldelpueblo.co.uk < all food is hand made by u guessed it MEXICANS! and you can watch how they prepare it! it is probably the best you will get in the UK!! and well worth it if you missing that homecook taste or just a good well prepared meal that you dont regret paying for.
and the ambience will just take your breath away :D:D
i recommend you come take a visit.
but keep with your search for good mexican food and keeps us all posted

By: Carrie Daniel

Carrie Daniel — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:53:37 +0000

I just discovered a tequila bar in Chelsea that is ‘experimenting’ with a food menu – fabulous tacos! Check out the link for more info. I highly recommend it!
http://blog.isango.com/2008/05/01/oops-we-just-stumbled-across-the-best-mexican-food-in-london/