London's Best Mexican Restaurants

KOL is a Mexican restaurant by chef Santiago Lastra that highlights British ingredients through a Mexican lens. The warm, inviting atmosphere reflects the chef’s personal touch, and there’s a dedicated mezcal bar downstairs for those looking to enjoy agave-based drinks in a relaxed setting.

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Jean-Trésor Vets

Sommelier

First time experiencing Mexican flavours in a fine dining setting and hopefully not the last one. Everything was top notch from beginning to end. From starting with an amazing Mezcal margarita to the exquisite menu (the mole!), in depth wine & mezcal pairing and the knowledgeable staff. Make sure to also visit the Mezcaleria with a broad selection of sophisticated cocktails for aperito or an after dinner drink!

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Fonda in London is KOL’s sister restaurant, offering a fresh twist on Mexican cooking by relying only on local ingredients. Its fun, welcoming atmosphere makes it a great place to explore innovative flavors without feeling too formal. While some classic items like lime or avocado aren’t on the menu, you won’t miss them thanks to the restaurant’s inventive approach.

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Ink Tanaka

Gluttonous Londoner

KOL’s little sister restaurant. Brilliant, innovative Mexican that ambitiously and masterfully uses only local ingredients. Yes, that means no lime and no avocado! But they weren’t missed. Fun, friendly and a slice of the KOL price tag. If it wasn’t so hard to get a table I’d go back in a heartbeat.

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Cavita in London offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere that showcases traditional Mexican cooking with a touch of refinement. Led by chef Adriana Cavita, this restaurant is rooted in heritage, blending a respect for authentic flavors with careful attention to detail. It’s a thoughtful place to experience Mexican cuisine in a relaxed setting.

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Sachin Obaid

Restaurateur

Traditional Mexican with fine dining FlairCavita is run by Adriana Cavita. The Mexico City born and raised chef has an impressive pedigree which includes El Bulli, Pujol and Aska.This is her debut restaurant at the helm and it’s beautiful to see a restaurant like this in London. It’s pure from the heart. The service is warm and with the right level of attention. The dishes are rooted with grace and immaculate in precision. You can hear Chef Adriana’s Mexican heritage signing to you with each bite! Highlights from the meal: the Aguachile is up with the best I have ever eaten 😍 Tamal was delicate and perfect 🥰 The quesabirria was pure soul ❤️This is special!

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KOL Mezcaleria is an intimate bar tucked beneath the KOL restaurant in Marylebone, offering a look into Mexico’s rich agave culture. Its focus on mezcal and tequila brings bold spirits and creative cocktails together in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a warm, welcoming setting that feels both authentic and sophisticated.

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Sachin Obaid

Founder

Hidden beneath Santiago Lastra’s celebrated KOL restaurant in Marylebone lies KOL Mezcaleria, an intimate bar that serves as a window into Mexico’s rich agave culture. While mezcal and tequila may be the stars of the show, the Mezcaleria takes a holistic approach, weaving together bold spirits, creative cocktails, and a sense of place that is both authentic and sophisticated.

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Decimo sits on the 10th floor of The Standard in London, blending Spanish and Mexican influences in a lively setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase sweeping city views, adding to the inviting atmosphere. The menu highlights the bold flavors of both regions without being overly formal or fussy.

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Ivan Tisdall-Downes

Chef

A restaurant packed full of flavours of Spain and Mexico on the 10th floor of The Standard Hotel.A great restaurant with an amazing vibe, great views, great music and exciting food. You can see the joy in the food from Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, who is keen to showcase his Spanish heritage and influences from Mexico. Did you know the Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana? Me neither, order the salad to be made table side and you will learn facts like this!

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