Genie's
Main info
£8 - £20
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Mexican, Halal
85 Streatham Hill, London
Opening hours
12PM-12AM
- Sunday 12PM-12AM
- Monday 12PM-12AM
- Tuesday 12PM-12AM
- Wednesday 12PM-12AM
- Thursday 12PM-12AM
- Friday 12PM-12AM
- Saturday 12PM-12AM
Epic Burritos and Unforgettable Waffles!
It’s not every day you discover a place that unironically presents itself as a veritable sanctuary of caloric joy. Walking through the doors of this unintentionally all-encompassing comfort-food haven, you’re greeted by a sense of homely chaos—something akin to a family reunion organized by enthusiastic amateurs. The promised burritos, practically battleships arriving laden with their cargo of taste, truly astonish with their generous size and nuanced zest. These aren't mere gut-bonding burritos; they are triumphant handshakes in the world of Tex-Mex dining. If you happen to skip one of their luscious milkshakes or sidestep the Ferrero waffle (hawking its sugary charisma), you've basically wandered into culinary oblivion. Yet I warn: even the mightiest sweet tooth might struggle against this sugar-drenched tsunami.The temptation to linger, heightened by ergonomics as forgiving as your best friend's grandma, is palpable. It's a safe harbor for exhausted parents needing minutes of sanity—and ample free parking spares you from logistical malarkeys. The congenial staff, chirpy enough to resurrect your belief in humanity, render scraping clean plates into a communal sport. Evidently forged from the friendliest stock of South London, these good folks deliver orders with a finesse that occasionally seems superfluous in such surroundings. Praise be upon them. Love is contagious here, almost as infectious as the bubble-gum ice cream encasing thirst and youth in every scoop. Indeed, if you are pining for somewhere to weave fun, fluff, and dining awe, you’d be hard-pressed to find a loftier tower than this delightful establishment. — Penelope Savory
How to get there
85 Streatham Hill, London
London City Airport — 9.03 mi
Balham - 1.19 mi