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Mestizo - review by ramanauskas

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:39:58 +0000

Mestizo - review by ramanauskas

Rating: 4.5

Location: 103 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7387 4064

Website: http://www.mestizomx.com

Mestizo is a good place to go any time of the year if you're looking for authentic Maxican cooking and and an enormous range of excellent tequilas. However it may be worth saving up your first visit for one of their special occasions. During September they often have a week of menus from different parts of Mexico, where you can sample a huge range of dished you won't find anywhere else in London, or possibly in Europe, and be sent on your way with a gift of mole sauce or a jar of chilis. For The Day of The Dead (November 1st) the restaurant is decorated in suitably ghoulish style, complete with an alter where you can leave offerings for your dear departed gran/Uncle Bob/tabby cat.

However if you do book for November 1st, make sure you get a table upstairs. I made the mistake of booking a party a couple of years ago and got a table in the basement with bright lights and no party vibe. The ground floor is much more atmospheric, so much so that you can quite forget you're on the Euston road with buses and ambulances whizzing past outside!

You can choose from two different menus, one for the starters and main courses and one for antojitos and tacos. As a greedy person I find their tacos a bit small, so I go for the main courses. The mole poblano hits the spot every time. Do start with a tequila cocktail (the bartender I think knows every combination) and the house red is good value if there's a crowd of you. However you may need to be patient with the staff, who usually seem to be relatives of the manager and newly arrived in England. Speaking Spanish helps if you want to order quickly.

Finally, if you're coming up from Warren Street and you think there can't possibly be a restaurant on this stretch of Euston Road, just keep walking and you'll find it (left hand side).

Mestizo - review by chernandezg

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:27:18 +0000

Mestizo - review by chernandezg

Rating: 4.5

Location: 103 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7387 4064

Website: http://www.mestizomx.com

Tags: mexican, tequila, family & home feel, good value

Being Mexican, I might be biased towards my country's delicious food... This is NOT your usual overpriced-taco Tex-Mex restaurant (ahem Crazy Homies). It has some of the best and most authentic Mexican food I have ever tried outside of Mexico.
For Mexican Independence week (Sept 15) they had a special menu with some of the most exquisite plates... think 24hr slow roasted lamb.
That and amazing tequila and margarita selection make this one of my favorite places in London. They also have a "club" downstairs that plays Latin Pop and seems to have quite a following on Thursdays.

Mexicali - CLOSED - review by belinda

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:46:11 +0000

Mexicali - CLOSED - review by belinda

Rating: 3.0

Location: 147 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3LF, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7243 4148

Tags: comfortable, private area, big screen tv, helpful staff, cocktails, mexican, vegetarian, bar, restaurant

UPDATE - THIS PLACE IS NOW CLOSED, not surprised as they were never very busy and the restaurant lease is now for sale at the bargain price of Â£80,000 per month...that is alot of tacos!!

We like this place and have been here a few times. Good looking place which is comfortable with friendly staff.

Food is always fresh and a good standard. They also do a brunch with a Mexican twist which is worth a try. Lots of Margaritas on the cocktail list (too bad I hate tequila!). I have never seen it very full but it has not been in the area very long, if they can keep up the standard they should do well.

They have a big screen TV upstairs although I have never seen it on. I think you can hire out that area for private parties.

This place is more upscale than your average Mexican restaurant, you wont see any cheesy sombreros or striped wall hangings here. Prices are cheap for the area.

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by gilka

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:12:21 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by gilka

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

credit to my friend Frida who took me there! this place is cheap and offers good burritos ,taquitos, tortillas and other stuff...
great guacamole. they also do a nice drink from lime, sugar mint and soda. This is not a fancy place - simple and tasty.
****looks like it is closed down- not sure what is the situation

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by spiros

Wed, 09 May 2007 21:16:54 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by spiros

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

Tags: friendly staff, burrito, good value

We were really excited when we found out a burrito place was going to open near out work space on Poland Street several months ago. It is _so_ worth it. Really really friendly people, excellent food and normal prices. Been going there for several months and we keep going even though we moved down to Covent Garden. Do not underestimate the divine power of the burrito.

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by SohoShannon

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:10:51 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by SohoShannon

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, cheap eat

Being from San Diego, I love Mexican food. I think they have the right idea, fresh, good portions, etc. The first time I went the food was cold. Not one to give up on a good Mexican food place I tried again.. Cold food again. I sent a workmate and he said the same thing. Warm it up! Gracias!

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by qwghlm

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:57:24 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by qwghlm

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

This place is cheap but the food is strictly ordinary - not at all bad but it's never going to blow your mind. But given the paucity of decent Mexican cuisine in London, you'll probably be pleased enough here.

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by widerweb

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:40:22 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by widerweb

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, berwick, californian, calmex, good brew, mexican, soho, cafe, lunch, quick bite, busy, friendly

I'll second rkn's commendation - I was taken here by a friend recently moved over from San Francisco and even he was impressed.

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by rkn

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:42:33 +0000

Beach Burrito Cafe - review by rkn

Rating: 4.2

Location: 4 Berwick Street, W1F 0PA, London, United Kingdom

Tags: cosy, quick eats, comfy sitting, good location, good value, mexican, cafe, quick bite, friendly staff, restaurant

I have always been saddened by the lack of good, cheap, Mexican street food in London - the city where you are meant to be able to find anything.

Previously I had to satisfy my urge with a sit down meal at the excellent Cafe Sol in Clapham High Street. But today I went to the Beach Burrito Cafe in Soho and I'm glad to say it was excellent!

Cheap, friendly, massive portions (I very much over-ordered) and really, really tasty. All freshly made right in front of you, with boxes of fresh veg piled high on the counter.

Mestizo - review by Louisa

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:28:27 +0000

Mestizo - review by Louisa

Rating: 4.5

Location: 103 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EL, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7387 4064

Website: http://www.mestizomx.com

Tags: atmospheric, Latino, vibrant, authentic, salsa, Mexican

I woke up this morning wishing that I could remember more of last night. All I knew for certain was that drinking frozen lemon margaritas was like drinking paradise.

Confirmation of events came in the form of an Instant Message, from Hatti, at 10am: "Do you have a hangover? I tried cyclying back to Clapham but kept finding myself in Camden! Jesus!" There must have been some magic ingredient in that chocolate chicken. Magic is good word to summarise Mestizo, for all it's attributes are unexpected for such an off the beaten track area. Authentic Mexican food that drove Hatti to subconciously impersonate a gluttonous Mexican mama and a dashing drinks menu, dressed to kill. Head downstairs if you are a female and want to be twirled senseless by lots of Latino men! Try the tacos for £1 each and don't forget your balls and some taxi money.