Wahaca (London)

First of all, I know it's been a long time since I last posted and I apologise for my inconsistency. I am back in London and in university now, which means I generally eat out less because a) I have actually developed a fondness for cooking during my time at uni, and b) London can be pricey for uni students, and it's harder to maintain the same lifestyle as in Hong Kong and Manila. But in any case, I have been visiting one particular restaurant consistently this past month. I've been there three times, and I feel like when you're in London and there's so much variety,  that many times a month would make this place worthy of being dubbed a regular haunt.

The restaurant I speak of now is Wahaca. It's a Mexican chain restaurant with locations in Waterloo, Southbank, and more. I particularly like the Waterloo location as you don't have to wait as long for a table, unlike say in Covent Garden. Wahaca's decor is fun and slightly mismatched, befitting the restaurant's chilled vice. It is the kind of place you'd want to go with your friends, with food portions that are perfect for sharing and a great atmosphere for casual drinks.

The Wahaca menu will look familiar for those who enjoy Mexican food - they have the usual tacos, burritos, nachos etc. They do place their own spin on these dishes, however, by introducing new and interesting flavours. For instance, their plantain taco is not only unique, but actually incredibly tasty also. Whilst most of the dishes I've sampled on their menu are pretty good, I do have to warn you against some misses. For instance the cactus taco that I ordered featured 'grilled cheese', which in my case was really burnt cheese that added a strange flavour to the taco overall. I couldn't finish it. I would like to end this review on a sweet note though. You have to try the churros with chocolate sauce. The churros were delicate and crispy, the chocolate bitter, rich, and creamy. I know the food options here aren't particularly healthy, but most were a definite hit!

Pork taco (front) and cactus taco (back).

Thanks to my friend Alison for these photos!

Food: B+

Ambience/Deco: A
Service: B+
Price: $$