Wahaca Covent Garden Restaurant in London

Reviews

1. Adi Harneja ★★★★★

   Another fantastic visit to Wahaca in Covent Garden, our third in three years, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The consistency of the food here is incredible, making it a place we can return to again and again. We started with the non-alcoholic margarita and the strawberry and mint cooler, both of which were wonderfully refreshing, alongside tortilla chips and guacamole that were delicious. The sweet potato bravas were the highlight of the evening for us. We then enjoyed the chicken quesadillas, the corn, bean and feta tostada, and the gringa tacos, all of which were lip-smackingly good. A great experience once again, we will definitely be back next year.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Andrew Hubbard ★★★★★

   Fantastic Mexican food in the heart of Covent Garden. Every dish was vibrant, fresh and full of flavour, with a great mix of textures and spice. The menu is perfect for sharing and trying a variety of dishes, and the cocktails are excellent too. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and despite being very busy the service was friendly and efficient. A reliable go-to for a great meal and a buzzing night out.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Vash ★★★★★

   Had my last meal in London here. The restaurant has amazing interiors and cute decor, with a large, spacious layout. Tried the grilled chicken avocado tacos and chicken quesadilla-both felt a bit basic compared to other taco spots. Loved the avocado cos and spinach salad though. Overall, a good experience thanks to the vibrant ambience.

   almost 8 months ago

1. Claire Chew ★★★★★

   The menu was expansive and if you're like us and you're not sure what to order, go for the 'Feasting Menu'. It says it's for two but we could share two sets amongst 5 of us, 3 below 15 years old. The highlight for us were the vegetarian options such as the Sweet Potato & Feta Taquito. The sweet potato was baked and the insides were creamy and sweet. Topped with feta cheese, tomatoes and a mixture of sauces (I have no idea what!) and they just go so well. The Beet Tartare Tostadas was also a splendid surprise. Buttermilk Chicken Tacos and Grilled Brindisa Chorizo Quesadilla were our faves as well. Just make sure that you make reservations on their website. We were there on a Friday evening and I heard that it was an hour wait if you walk-in.

   almost 9 months ago
2. Anamaria Šumberac ★★★☆☆

   The service was amazing, attentive and very kind but the food was nothing special, kind of felt like a fast food even though the atmosphere is really nice. I can recommend the slow cooked brisket burrito which was really flavourful but the side of chips could also be more than 5 chips. The chicken bowl had 2 small pieces of chicken as the size of 2 fingers. The flavours were great but the portion size is ridiculous. It is kind of cheap for London prices but I think you can eat better at that price. Keep in mind they also charge you a service fee which you can remove if you ask for it.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Vinay Nagaraju ★★★★★

   Delicious food, great service and friendly staff. They served a group of 8 very well. Loads of seating available. Everyone loved the food - menu caters very well for a vegetarian audience. Food was amazing - I’d highly recommend the plaintain taco - their best. Drinks were also good. The staff showed loads of energy and were very helpful. Impressed with everything about this place. Easily accessible as well - quite central. reasonably quick service as well, they made a nice thing about the birthday too which felt good

   almost 3 years ago

1. Nicholas Hood ★★★★★

   Well… Being American, we assume we have the best tacos, because of course America is intertwined beautifully with its Mexican and Hispanic neighbors and their contributions as Americans themselves to a thriving food culture… I was surprised to find the tacos at Wahaca to be so darn good!!! It’s definitely not “traditional” and that’s fine, it’s the modern age; it ought not to be. The melody of flavours in the tacos here are gorgeous! The decor and aesthetic of the space, it’s all charming enough and gritty enough. Maybe a bit too “hip” for its own good, but tame enough to not feel out of place amongst the air of cool vibes… I went to better restaurants while visiting London but tacos are hardly a five star 3 course. This is mostly as good as it gets without being a taco truck on the side of the road in the Yucatán… Drinks are watered down, totally needs to be more generous for the price, it’s quite obviously a money maker for them, and that’s a shame. Don’t believe me drink a few and walk a straight line outside. I’ve been 3 times to substantiate this! Cheers…

   almost 4 years ago

FAQs