So what is Wahaca? Well it's described as Mexican-inspired street food. Inspired is a good word to use as I can't wholeheartedly describe it as truly authentic. Slightly over priced for what it is, and possibly a little dumbed down for Western palettes.
They offer street food, which comprises of Tacos, Tostadas, Quesadillas, Taquitos, or a selection of all for £22.50. These are small portions to share, a little like tapas. We shared the Pork Pibil (slow cooked pork in a soft tortilla £3.50). Taquitos, which are deep fried tortillas, rolled to look like a fat cigar and filled with marinated chicken (£4). A Quesadilla filled with chorizo, thyme and potato (£3.75). And lastly some tortilla chips with guacamole (£2.80). All in all it was good, but without the condiments already on the table when we arrived some things would have been a little bland in places. Our favourite out of all was the Pork Pibil.
If sharing isn't your thing then they also offer soups, salads, nibbles and platos fuertes (plates for one). The second time we went we went for the platos fuertes. I had the Pork Pibil plate, comprising of pork with green beans, green rice, courgette and pickled onions (£9). My husband had the marinated Chicken Burrito (£5.50). His Burrito was pretty average and he was a little underwhelmed with the fact it was a bit small. Mine on the other hand was quite substantial. The whole dish was nice, but definitely made better by the addition of the pickled onions, which gave it a lovely tart contrast to the rich pork.
To date there are 9 Wahacas dotted around London, including a mobile restaurant selling burritos, tacos and salads from a van.
Wahaca
7.5/10
www.wahaca.co.uk
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