Taqueria

An obvious problem with this site, useful though it is, is that everyone is using a different scale, clearly no one is using a Good Food Guide scale where even a 1 is pretty good. But I do have to wonder where people have to go if they score a simple taco a 9.

The food here is fine not great, its a little like Wahaca where it all tastes a little too healthy and could do with being a bit more well fatty. There's also a real lack of generosity with just about everything (eg refried or black beans) being an extra couple of quid. I had carnitas, the pork in fairness was pretty tender but not completely melt in the mouth, there was very little else in the three small tacos and no heat, but there was chilli sauce on the table.

Without the side of black beans I would have been ravenous, as it was I was stll pretty hungry. The beans were good, but again the portion was meagre for £2.50.

I had a great beer, a Bohemia, much better than other mexican lager I've had, but I'm sorry to harp on, again not cheap.

So three tiny tacos, a tiny portion of beans and one beer= £14 including service. The food is fine, not great, but there's a lack of soul to the whole experience. i'm not some sort of pig, I eat pretty healthily, and I had to have a sandwich when I got in to stave off a headache, to eat here and be full you'd be looking more like £25- for Tacos!
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Food 4 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Saturday, April 11, 2009

Love this joint. Good variety on the menu, washed down with excellent margaritas - served in tumblers, contrary to a previous reviewer's experience.

The place was really buzzy on a Friday - we got there at 7:15 and had no problems getting a table but when we left after 8:30 there was a huge queue. Get in early.

The service was efficient, and the tacos were sublime, particularly the chorizo. You get either 2 or 3 per plate, so make sure you order plenty. Will definitely be back.
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, February 02, 2009

Liz is clearly missing the point and did not research what to expect from a place called "Taqueria" which is synonymous with informal and unpretentious dining. If you go to a Taqueria in Mexico, you walk in off the street, sit at a basic stool and order some Tacos/whatever you want.

The important thing here is the food, which although a little pricey, is fresh and extremely tasty. In addition, the service has improved markedly under the new management.

Basically, you will not find anything as authenticaly Mexican (not the Tex Mex varietes endemic in the capital) as this anywhere else in London, except perhaps Mestizo which does a decent Mole Poblano.

Highyl Recommended.
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Anon
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

I was not impressed with the food or the atmosphere at this restaurant nor the expensive (but tasty!) small glasses of margharitas. The margharitas were served in a martini glass and they cost £7.50! It was like eating in a diner or a small, cramped boring cafeteria. I am not going back for sure.
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Liz - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

I am of Aguascalientes Mexico and at last find a place with decent Mexican food. We went on Friday for breakfast and my friend had huevos rancheros, another friend had a cake, and i had the tacos choriqueso. It is not the same as Mexico but it is decent and better than others in London. I wish them luck!
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Mari Sol
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

I went to Taqueria on Friday night with my girlfriend., we were looking for a 'cheap and cheerful' evening bite out. I live locally and heard that it was good food and reasonably priced so we thought we would give it a go.

We were not able to get a seat right straight away and there was little room to have a drink and wait in the mean time. However, within 20 mins we were seated.

The menu is very authentic and specifc, offering a varitey of tacos and side orders. If you are looking for burritos, guacamole you will not find, i suggest you go to a more commercial place. This really is very authentic.

We chose 2 starters and 4 main course (1 main course would not be enough for 1 person if you were hungry) so we could try different dishes.

The food arrived all togther and it was superb, we were not disappointed. Really tasty and fresh!!!!

I would recommend this place to anyone. You need to take it at face value that it is a great basic, small, place to go for an evening/lunch bite to eat.

It is a bit like a smart little Mexican cafe........more than a resturant.

All in all the bill came to £45 for 2.........i would debate if you could get better in london for this price, incl 4 beers.

James
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james piers-oxley
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 07, 2008

This place is excellent. My husband and I often make the trek from south london just to get some of these fabulous tacos. This is definitely not Tex-Mex or Californian Mexican, this is really Mexican cafe food. We've been many times and taken many friends and everyone always loves it. The food is wonderful, the margaritas are fabulous, and they are one of the few places to offer my husband's favourite Mexican beer - Negro Modelo. The service is always great and they don't laugh at you when you make a go at pronouncing the names. They also have a nice selection of authentic spices and harina masa etc to buy so you can try your luck at home. And I really love those spicy pumpkin seeds they bring you when you arrive.

Definitely worth the trip, even if you don't live too locally.
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Joanne - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Sunday, March 30, 2008

Hmmm, Californian is not synonym of mexican, just to emphasize that.... The food in this restaurant is 100% mexican and, as a native, i can assure that. Regarding the fast service, this is not a bad sign, tacos are made really quick, so actually that is a positive thing. of course the service is not the best, i agree, but it is worth going there if you're home sick.
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Daniela
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Saturday, March 22, 2008

This place is a bit out of the way, being half way between Westbourne Park and Notting Hill tube stations, but worth the walk.

Being part of the Cool Chile Company is a bonus for this restaurant. Not only can you buy some of their great ingredients at the restaurant, but of course most of the food is made with them too, meaning the menu is quite colourful and interesting. The food style is very much in the vein of traditional Mexican street food – i.e. tacos. The best way, in my opinion, to eat this kind of food is to order a variety and share between a group. The food was tasty and varied in heat and flavour.

The staff were friendly and helpful, offering to explain the menu choices and advise on a keeping a good variety of dishes to share between our group. The drinks were pretty good – a reasonable set of authentic Mexican beers and the margaritas, while nothing special, were none the less very pleasant. I left with a smile, a slight swagger from the beer, and a goody bag of fresh chile peppers, dried spices and 2 jars of salsa. It’s quite a small restaurant so if there’s a reasonably sized group with you, you are probably best off booking if you can.

A word of warning, if they have roasted stuffed habanero peppers on the specials menu – only the most extreme heat lover should try these. Lovely but: Ouch!
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Fraser Pearce
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Thursday, February 14, 2008

I wandered in here on a hungry whim while walking past with friends 2 weeks ago... And we were't disappointed!

It is in no way similar to the westernised so-called Mexican tacos/nachos we are used to - the food here was wonderful and fresh, full of chilli and lime and herby flavours, it was zingy and fresh and utterly delicious.

I thought the prices were good value for the area, and enjoyed the concept of ordering lots of little dishes. In fact, I plan to go back next week, and will try the margeritas this time!
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Monday, November 05, 2007