Wahaca Covent Garden

£8 - £20 / Mexican, Vegetarian options

66 Chandos Pl, London

Opening hours

12PM-11PM

Sunday 12PM-10PM
Monday 12PM-10PM
Tuesday 12PM-10PM
Wednesday 12PM-10PM
Thursday 12PM-11PM
Friday 12PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-11PM

Exceptional Service, Authentic Mexican Flair

Upon my recent foray into the spirited corridors of Wahaca in Covent Garden, I found myself embracing the vivid tapestry that is genuinely Mexican with an air of delightful discovery. This modest yet exuberantly styled venue captures a certain vibrancy akin to the authentic street food markets of Mexico City, here, nestled warmly in London’s bustling theatre district. The ambient hue is both inviting and intriguing, playing host to a flurry of diners from all corners of the globe while resonating with an undeniable warmth only matched by its competent cadre of affable staff like the famous Marco, whose charming charisma has left an indelible impression on many before me.

Well-acquainted with accommodating bundles of sensory delight, the menu read as a delectable prelude to the feast ahead, rich with traditional delights, thoughtfully garnished with contemporary flair. My evening unfurled through a cavalcade of textured plates presented tapas-style - from the depthfully spiced mushroom club tortillas to the feathery-soft chicken avocado tacos, each dish arrived in a burst of freshness that sings of ardor and meticulous culinary craft. Accompanied by a robust Piccante Margherita, albeit lacking the promised vigor, the meal journeyed against the backdrop of lively Mexican tunes painting the perfect picture of blissful immersion. Wahaca presents itself not just as a meal but as an experience, one woven together by attentive artisans of service like Cosima and thriving in diversity, seamlessly satisfying a variety of omegas and even vegan aficionados. — Jasper Griddle