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Mestizo

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103 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3EL

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Das farbenfrohe und einladende Mestizo Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar serviert hochwertige, traditionelle mexikanische Küche mit einer raffinierten Note. Im Untergeschoss des entspannenden Restaurants finden Sie auch eine stilvolle Tequila-Bar, in der Cocktails, Tequila und „Antojitos“ (mexikanische Tapas) serviert werden.

mood Colorful and inviting; relaxing restaurant with a stylish tequila bar located in the basement.

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Mestizo, located in the heart of Chelsea, has long been celebrated for its authentic Mexican dishes, warm ambiance, and dedication to providing a true taste of Mexico. The collaboration with Latin Groove Hub not only enhances the restaurant’s appeal but also creates a dynamic space where culinary and cultural experiences blend seamlessly.

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The venue is explicitly identified as a 'Margarita Bar'.

mood renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine and lively atmosphere; warm ambiance; dynamic space where culinary and cultural experiences blend seamlessly

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MESTIZO is the concept of a group of Mexicans to bring to London a restaurant-bar offering fine and authentic Mexican cuisine. We celebrate the true essence of Mexico through our menus. Our offerings showcase the finest and most authentic Mexican cuisine, inviting you to savour the diverse and vibrant flavours of our homeland without leaving London.

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The venue is explicitly identified as a 'Margarita Bar'.

mood Offers fine and authentic Mexican cuisine; celebrates the true essence of Mexico.

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The name MESTIZO suggests “mixture” or “fusion” a term that was used principally to designate the descendants of indigenous Mexicans with Spaniards. Our mission is to bring to London the best that Mexican food and culture have to offer.

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Mestizo offers a mix of authentic Mexican dishes, with a focus on deep-fried cheese-stuffed chilies and margarita pitchers. While it may not offer the most refined Mexican cuisine in town, it stands out for its vegetarian options, including tacos with black corn mushrooms and courgette flowers. The restaurant also features classy takes on traditional dishes and a variety of salads. Customers have praised the nachos, Jalados, Michelada, and Flan Casero. Mestizo Chelsea is a charming Mexican restaurant and margarita bar in London, known for its cute decor, friendly staff, generous portions, and authentic Mexican cuisine. Reviewers highlighted the fun atmosphere with mariachi music, delicious tacos, flavorful dishes like pozole (enhanced by salsa and toppings), and top-notch service.

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Focus on margarita pitchers; also offers frozen marg shots.

margaritas mezcals frozen marg shot Michelada Mexican beer

mood Fun atmosphere with mariachi music performances, cute decor, friendly staff, and a really cool vibe.

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Mestizo was born from a work of love in 2004. When we first opened our doors we knew the huge responsibility that we had in bringing the very best of Mexican cuisine to Londoners. We believe our gastronomy has so much to offer, it’s vibrant, it’s diverse, colourful and simply delicious.

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Our Margarita Bar offers a curated tequila and mezcal based menu with our favorite flavours, including Hibiscus, Jalapeño, Tamarind, and Lychee, ensuring a delightful and unique beverage experience.

Margaritas with flavours including Hibiscus, Jalapeño, Tamarind, and Lychee

mood vibrant, diverse, colourful, and bustling

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Located in Central London, this mexican restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience with a 4.7-star rating based on 2,052 reviews. The restaurant maintains a 5/5 Food Standards Agency hygiene rating and offers ££ pricing, serving authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients. The restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere for both casual diners and special occasions, combining quality food with excellent service. [Reviewer Tara M]: Had a wonderful dinner here with friends. We all went for the Taco Tuesday offer of unlimited tacos. As a pescatarian there were plenty of veggie options to choose from. [Reviewer S R]: The place itself has a really cool vibe, perfect for a Friday lunch that eased us right into the weekend... If you’re after some proper good Mexican food and a great atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend giving Mestizo a try. [Reviewer Maryanne Salcedo]: We particularly enjoyed the atmosphere, which was more informal than expected... We enjoyed our meal (amazing volcano hot pot to share). [Reviewer Sarah]: The food was delicious and full of authentic flavor, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. [Reviewer CMD]: We got 2 for 1 frozen Margaritas (can’t complain) and the food was tasty and I didn’t think it was overpriced as you got a decent amount of everything.

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Offers 2 for 1 frozen Margaritas.

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mood Welcoming atmosphere, cool vibe, lively and welcoming, more informal than expected.

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Mestizo is among the smarter options on our list, and is unique in that it offers a blend of Spanish and Mexican cuisine (the restaurant is named after the mixed-race descendants of the conquistadores). The regular menu features all the classics as well as regional specialities, but we’re most impressed by the extensive vegan, nut-free, lactose-free and gluten-free menus.

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Mestizo Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, established in 2004, is renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Located between Camden and Euston, the restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring traditional dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, and the signature molcajete-a stone bowl filled with beef or chicken, cheese, chorizo, grilled spring onions, coriander, avocado, chipotle chili, and tortillas. The extensive tequila and mezcal selection complements the dining experience. The venue also hosts 'Downstairs at Mestizo,' a lively space with DJ music, dancing, and a dedicated taco station, enhancing the Mexican and Latin ambiance.

mood vibrant atmosphere; lively space with DJ music, dancing, and a dedicated taco station, enhancing the Mexican and Latin ambiance

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Mestizo is not simply a restaurant, it is an experience. Located on the Hampstead Road in Londons Trendy Camden Town, Mestizo has adorned London with an authentic taste of Mexico, a far cry from the nachos, guacamole and street food commonly associated with this region of the world. Mestizo, a family owned business boasts dishes prepared in the traditional way (by Mexican Chefs) using authentic recipes passed down from generation to generation (and delivered to you by a team of Mexican staff). The dishes are both complex and subtle. Each ingredient introduces itself individually, then to one another, and then as if by magic a culinary party begins in your mouth. Mole (pronounced mo-llay) is a wonderful illustration of this; a traditional sauce used in the preparation of both meat and vegetables that can have from 20 to 50 ingredients including dried chilies, fresh chilies, tomato, coriander, bay leaf, green tomatillo, corn, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, almonds, pecans, raisins, plantain, plums, cinnamon, onion, garlic, black pepper, clove, sugar and not forgetting chocolate!!! The restaurant layout and the menu combined promote both an atmosphere of intimacy (with a number sharing dishes) and interaction. Mestizo boasts a bar that houses a multitude of authentic Mexican tequila balancing the contrasting environments perfectly. A fabulous touch I thought was the green and red block that is placed on your table once seated. The block is divided into two; half is painted red and the other half green. The block is placed red side up and you are asked to place the block green side up when you are ready to order or require assistance of any sort. A great environment for that first date! Once turned green side up your server arrives with speed ready to deal with your request…it really is the little things that matter. Staff are both approachable and have an enviable knowledge of the menu, great for Mexican food newbies, they come with recommendations to suit every palate and are happy to make adaptations when and where requested. After much deliberation (or indecisiveness as it is more commonly known) we had reached a decision, to start we sampled the Panucho; corn tortilla topped with refried beans, pollo pibil and marinated red onion and the Mixed Antojitos Platter; an assortment of fluata; a fried filled tortilla, quesadilla; a filled corn tortilla, jalada;(a definite favourite!) jalepeno pepper stuffed with cream cheese…I could have eaten a whole plate of these! The platter in particular was a great choice as we were able to sample a little bit of most things. We agreed that we could not leave Mestizo without sampling its famous mole, and opted for the Cordero En Mole Amarillo; a lamb shank mole and a Mole Verde de Olla; a sweet potato based stew. There was enough food delivered at both courses to feed a family representing extremely good value. We were not fazed and powered through both courses smacking lips on completion and reminiscing over courses past. The food was a delight. Belts loosened we agreed that no meal is complete without sharing a pudding or two and quickly selected the Crepas De Cajeta; crepes topped with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts and vanilla ice cream, a perfect balance of sweet and savoury and Flan Casera; the Mexican version of crème caramel, a creamy classic coupled with a side of Frozen Magherita to wash it down. The perfect end to a perfect day. Mestizo prides itself on showcasing the best of Mexico, not only providing an impressive selection of tequila; possibly the largest in the UK and Mexican cuisine but also hosting events throughout the year.

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Frozen Magherita to wash it down.

Panucho (corn tortilla topped with refried beans, pollo pibil and marinated red onion) Mixed Antojitos Platter (assortment of fluata, quesadilla, jalada) jalada (jalepeno pepper stuffed with cream::) Cordero En Mole Amarillo (lamb shank mole) Mole Verde de Olla (sweet potato based stew) Crepas De Cajeta (crepes topped with caramel sauce, chopped walnuts and vanilla ice cream) Flan Casera (Mexican version of crème caramel) Frozen Magherita

mood Promotes an atmosphere of intimacy and interaction; features a bar housing a multitude of authentic Mexican tequila; includes a unique green/red block system for requesting service; described as a great environment for a first date.

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Mestizo Restaurant & Tequila Bar is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering a vast variety of tastes and colors for their guests to enjoy. Enjoy Mexican cuisine from their extensive A La Carte menu, alongside the ‘Sexiest Tequila Bar in Europe’. The venue offers a different atmosphere and can be used for cocktail parties, product launches, dining and corporate or private occasions.

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Margaritas are available in all sizes. The venue is also part of the Margarita Rumble competition, featuring unlimited margarita sampling.

Espresso Martini (an elevated twist crafted with bold coffee and Leve Reposado)

mood Authentic Mexican vibe, described as having a 'different atmosphere' suitable for cocktail parties; vibrant atmosphere with fiesta vibes, music (mariachi), and family-friendly settings.

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Mestizo in Camden is one of London’s most authentic Mexican restaurants, proudly family-owned and operated since 2004. Founded by Roberto Alvarado and now run by his son Carlos, the restaurant is a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican gastronomy. The interiors are stylish yet warm, with rich wooden floors, white linen tables, and a lively tequila and mezcal bar that adds a festive touch. The menu is crafted by Mexican chefs using recipes passed down through generations, offering everything from street-style tacos and tamales to complex moles and regional specialties. Mestizo is especially known for its 'Antojitos' (Mexican tapas), Taco Trays for sharing, and its creative margarita flavours like hibiscus, jalapeño, and tamarind. With a strong commitment to authenticity and inclusivity, the restaurant caters to gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free diets.

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creative margarita flavours like hibiscus, jalapeño, and tamarind

margarita flavours like hibiscus, jalapeño, and tamarind

mood The interiors are stylish yet warm, with rich wooden floors, white linen tables, and a lively tequila and mezcal bar that adds a festive touch. Vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican gastronomy.

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Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar

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boasts a lively bar scene and an extensive tequila and mezcal selection to complement their authentic Mexican fare.

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There’s really no other Mexican food in London like Mestizo really. Although the competition for the best Mexican bars and restaurants in London is tight! The thing with Mestizo is that it has everything: a delicious restaurant, a big market (with authentic products!) and the best Mexican club I’ve been to so far.

Tamarita Frozen (a Mezcal cocktail with tamarind pulp)

mood A delicious restaurant, a big market with authentic products, and the best Mexican club I’ve been to so far.

Barbara Patiño guide source

Maybe pop into the Mestizo restaurant/tequila bar in nearby Hampstead Road to put you in the mood – and ask for extra Tabasco, the band’s home state.

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Mestizo Restaurant & Tequila Bar opened in March 2005. Mexican owned, with Mexican chefs and staff, Mestizo provides the authentic touch in promoting Mexican culture and the owners are focused on their drive to truly show the vast variety, tastes and colours which authentic Mexican cuisine and culture has to offer. This brought us back to the Mexican food we had in the US. The carnitas and tortillas were amazing. Very good guacamole and nacho chips The salsas were phenomenal - I think the best I've had since California! Mestizo is as authentic as you can really get in London for traditional Mexican delicacies and dishes. When we visited we were made to feel right at home with the ambiance and vibes being great for almost any occasion. The guacamole is a must in my opinion, it is so fresh and delicious I felt like I’ve never eaten proper guacamole before.

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We got a little frozen margarita at the end which was actually super tasty :)

carnitas tortillas guacamole nacho chips tamale

mood Our separate ‘DOWNSTAIRS’ at Mestizo lounge bar, provides a different atmosphere and can be used for cocktail parties, product launches, dining and corporate or private occasions. ... ambiance and vibes being great for almost any occasion.

4.3/5 Matt Ronda, Alma Vilcov, Banging Bites, W.H. Louie, Monika Varga venue_page source

Colourful and welcoming, Mestizo Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar serves quality, traditional Mexican cuisine with a refined touch. Downstairs from the relaxing restaurant you'll also find a stylish tequila bar serving cocktails, tequila and 'antojitos' (Mexican tapas).

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mood Colourful and welcoming; relaxing restaurant with a stylish tequila bar downstairs.

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Authentic Mexican Cuisine. Our mission is to bring to London the best that Mexican food and culture have to offer. Enjoy our exclusive parties in our classic Mestizo Downstairs from 8 PM until late where we have the best Mexican & Latin atmosphere in London!

mood best Mexican & Latin atmosphere in London!

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authentic Mexican food in Chelsea

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Despite featuring the authentic homestyle cooking made in many Mexican kitchens, there’s not a foil-wrapped burrito in sight at Mestizo, and certainly not any brightly coloured tat littered about. Instead, find dark red walls, gaudy chandeliers, and an extensive selection of agave that’ll leave you feeling like a kid in a candy shop. The margarita menu is filled with nearly 10 options, including the Cadillac, which features Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, agave syrup, and fresh lime.

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margarita menu is filled with nearly 10 options, including the Cadillac, which features Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, agave syrup, and fresh lime.

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mood dark red walls, gaudy chandeliers, and an extensive selection of agave

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