Wahaca

Serving fresh & vibrant Mexican street food, inspired by the delicious small plates found in Oaxacan markets, with tasty cocktails & lively soundtracks. From Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers.

8 / 10
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Address

Southbank Centre,, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Rd (Belvedere Rd) South Bank Greater London SE1 8XX United Kingdom

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 132


Keywords:

Mexican food trendy casual margaritas thames scenic views good for a quick meal spicy food great value bar horchata churros chili quesadillas wifi tequila sweet potatoes micheladas comfortable seats friendly staff
Niamh Breslin

Great spot on a sunny day. Always busy but the staff leave you there as long as you like after finishing. Cool venue for people watching

Will McInnes

Grab something fast from the street kitchen downstairs on Southbank. Just watched the chef chop up two slabs of fresh steak for burritos , and my chicken burrito was deliciously flavoursome.

Michelle Cheung

You can grab a drink at the bar whilst you wait. Order a bit of everything and share. The taquitos and the bean salad are recommended!

ᴡ Martinez Ruiz

Perfect location, love the decoration, food is tasty and price is good, not expensive ! Perfect service!

Carlos Eduardo

The quesadillas are like 100x better than the tacos , in case you want to double down on one type. The rice and beans is so-so but the straight up beans are awesome.

Bogdan Stăiculescu

Great staff ! The hibiscus water is amazing! The small tacos were like bite sized though! Wifi has a password: wahacaguest . :)

Gurmukh Panesar

Totes amaze food. Salads are always very filling and burritos very cheesy. Citrus fizz is both healthy and tasty.

Kevin Dulin

The burrito was okay. The nanchos were not okay. The steak was extremely chewy. Poor service as well .

Dorka Dicso

Kind and incredible quick service . Great food, feeling of origin environment, nice cocktails . Be patient to wait for your table and have fun:)

Jason Hirst

Brilliant place to stop by if you're wandering by South Bank. Does get very busy so be prepared to wait but the food is fantastic.

Eva Schnarrenberger

Wahaca is by far my favorite restaurant in London ! Try the sharing menu ! It's supercalifragilisdiexpialidocious !!

Virginia Field

Plantain and feta tacos and the sonora salad were delicious. Great guac also. Tortilla chips were stale, the replacement ones too.

Wandering Bailey

One of the better options for food in the area! Sometimes a bit of a wait but a window seat is a good idea :) Really lovely staff .

Swarmstrong

Amazing food as usual! Super cool setting made out of storage containers, brilliant for dinner and cocktails with friends!

Carolina Lule

Look, if this is about taking Mexico to the world, it's a very good attempt. But being Mexican, you realize the flaws. Still pretty good food and drinks though!

AyPee - Arthur Partridge

Good food. Great servers. Wifi . Beer on a hot day. Unique structure (It's made out of seagoing Containers). Great location. Silly not to :-D

Mallory Napolitano

Good mexican food , the sweet potato and feta crostada was delish. Service slow but what you’d expect from tourist town

Attila Barna

it was a really friendly atmosphere on there and the viewing it's amazing... staffs are also nice and their menu *****

Ana VanHull

Nice food with a wonderful views , specially upstairs next to the glass

James Southorn

Try the traditional Mexican beer with a glass of Tabasco , lemon and salt for a real kick

Amanda Foley

LOVED this place. Ordered a few tasty sharers with the fam. It was fast, fresh and really friendly staff . Get the pork tacos !

Jacek Kurnik

The best Mexican food I've ever tried. Great concept and friendly atmosphere . Highly recommended!

Jonathan Lee

I can't say this is great Mexican food but they serve Negra Modelo beer and that's really nice. The Wahaca app is good for paying your share in a group.

Kelsey Snyder

As a Californian: wahacas has satisfied my long-standing crave for great Mexican food . The fusion of unique flavours was amazing

Alvin

There are two little areas upstairs for drinks and nachos from the friendly bar staff . Feels like a hidden gem ... Maybe I shouldn't be sharing...!

Roy E.H

Pork burrito ???? is good and tasty????good staff

S Walrond

Decent vegan food , nice to sit outside when warm and a pretty good app

Janny Chin

Interesting experience to dine inside a container box! Ask for window seat upstairs! Waiter is friendly . Great atmosphere.

Carmen Awita

Great food, nice music and staff . It is a little bit busy but I love the Bloody María!!

Jennifer Clavadetscher

Love love love! Food is delicious and came quickly, staff is friendly and attentive, who could ask for more!

Saeed K

The best health Mexican sort of food. It is very crowded so you better visit in quite times

Ceara Pixie

Prepare to wait for a table! But you can sit in the bar and have an amazing margarita

Ami

Man, I love Wahaca. Unique & extra funky branch. Good food, buzzy, staff are efficient. Good, reliable stuff.

Ish Hodaszi

Nice place if you like a bit of Mexican... Good food! The sharer plates more like starter size though...

Mike Fadunmoye

Only tip required. Book early. Only eaten there without booking on opening the opening night. The alternative is to go takeaway below. Steak burritos all the way

Caroline Ward

Good atmosphere, the restaurant is made from shipping crates and great view on the Thames . Wine is unfortunately served in tumblers.

Jenny Birt

Great location, reasonable prices. Really cool structure and food is great too.

Emma Younger

Fillet beef tacos , sweet potatoes are fabulous & service is always amazing!

Jenn P

Delicious food, Rupert was an attentive and friendly waiter . Great ambience.

Nassos Conqueso

Great ???? !! Slightly more expensive than it was. Also a lot less spicy ! Still great though!

Ernest Morales

A real Mexican restaurant next to the Thames River , you would have to wait for a table but it worths it

Anders Mellbratt

Tasty fresh fish , so-so guac and no ceviche !

Johannes Driessen

Can't beat a glass of horchata in the sun. The churros here were really over-fried though

João Ramalho Carlos

If you just want a snack , try the chips with guacamole , the guacamole is great

H Bomb

Burritos from the van on the river are awesome when you're on the go doing a London walk. Especially when the sun is out.

Adam Sharpe

Not the greatest Mexican food in all honesty but possibly the best location right by the Thames on Southbank. Very friendly & hip staff . Disappointing quesedillas and not cheap .

Zoe @Convo_Pieces

Try the limed and salted beers ... Or the one with added chilli if you're brave!

Justin Williams

Hibiscus mojito was excellent. Bit disappointed w the steak burrito . The small snacks were the best.

Sof C

Upstairs there's a cool bar area with a comfy couch where you can watch the world go by

Ali B

Fun staff , good value quick food and fun cocktails .

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