Topolabama do really good margaritas and delicious Mexican food. All the food on their menu is great but really love their tacos and quesadillas. They make their own torilla chips which they serve with salsa. This time it was salsa Verde where as the first I went here it was tomato salsa and more tastier. Definitely go and try this place
Being Mexican means, no good Mexican food is to be found outside of Mexico or my kitchen... mostly when restaurants abroad say "Mexican food", it means some version of Tex-Mex. Topolabama surprised me. I loved the barbacoa (beef) tostadas, the pork tacos (very close to cochinita pibil). The quesadillas are indeed Tex-Mex but more into the "Mex" side. "Hochata" ice-cream was delicious but, I must say it doesn't taste to any horchata I've ever had, more like dulce de leche. I could not give the food 5 stars due to 3 main things. 1. The salsa is no where near any Mexican salsa. For a god taco or tostadas you MUST have a good salsa. 2. The cilantro rice was tasteless. Any Mexican rice is always so flavourful. And 3. The queso fundido is definitely a miss, although it was nice, Mexican queso fundido has a completely different taste and flavour, of course it's made with Mexican cheese, which can be hand made but that's a different topic. Other than that, I enjoyed my visit very much. The staff is super friendly, very fast and efficient service, we all ordered from the lunch menu but while walking around the the restaurant, I saw lots of great things on the tables. I can't wait to go back and try more things.
Got the picante chicken loaded fries which were delicious and came out super fast. Service was excellent, special shout out to Tom who was just lovely. He was so friendly and I think he may be a mind reader because he always seemed to appear right as we needed something. Loved the atmosphere as well :)
I call this fancy gourmet gringo Mexican food. Doesn’t mean it isn’t good, just not authentic and I would not expect authentic Mexican in Scotland anyway. The service is ok. The ambiance is upbeat and good Spanish music. Fairly extensive menu of street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, starters. Good variety of tequilas and margaritas. We shared between three of us: grilled prawn tostadas, roasted cauliflower street tacos, charred corn and refried bean quesadillas, chipotle roast vegetables quesadillas. Husband also ordered shredded honey pork tacos. Everything was very flavorful. Nothing spicy though. The Union Mezcal old fashioned margarita was good with mezcal tequila although a bit too sweet. The Tommy margaritas were even sweeter. Overall a very good dinner and I would recommend.
Lots of gluten free options! Friendly staff Good environment The experience was very good and the food tasted amazing. I felt the food delivery was a little rushed, everything was just piled on the table 5 minutes after ordering and the staff were in that much of a rush I had tortilla chips tipped onto my lap, she had then disappeared whilst saying sorry.
Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Service was great and menu had plenty to offer. For some reasons both my wife and I didn't really enjoy the food but likely our taste and not fault to the cook. The only cons was for the kids menu, the fish fingers tacos only had 2 small fish fingers. The kids 3 & 5 were still starving after.
I never leave reviews but I have to for this place! It's an absolute gem! My fiance took me here as a surprise for my birthday, the staff at Topolabamba were amazing and made it so special. The food was INCREDIBLE we tried so many different plates of things i would probably never chose but loved everything! The restaurant has such a great vibe aswell with great decor and the staff are fantastic! It's defo our new go to place!
Beautiful Mexican style restaurant. Options for Tapas style dishes and normal of the menu ordering. Prices are as expected in a Mexican place, quite cheap. Hands down the most lovely Mexican restaurant I have ever set foot in. Staff were total sweethearts !!
Fantastic night at the lively Mexican spot. The food is plentiful and good value. Great portions, great music and Alex our server was super friendly and helpful. Huge selection of food and drink, and you order as you feel like it. So worth a visit.
Topolabamba is located at 93 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9AW, UK
You can contact Topolabamba at +44 131 228 6863
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