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Where to find the best Mexican restaurant near Oxford Circus

Mexican food in Fitzrovia
Mexican restaurants' interior in London

Mexican food will impress you with how contrasting flavours are beautifully combined in the same dish. You get the freshness of lime and coriander against smoky chillies, rich slow-cooked meats, warm corn tortillas and deeply spiced sauces. Some dishes stay simple, such as tacos with salsa and grilled fillings, while others build flavour through mole, marinades and seafood. Around Oxford Circus, you can find both traditional Mexican cooking and more contemporary interpretations within a short walk.

Best Mexican Restaurants in Oxford Circus to try

1. Wahaca Oxford Circus

Wahaca is one of the easiest Mexican options to work into a day exploring food on Oxford Circus, especially when everyone at the table wants something different. The menu is built around tacos and smaller sharing plates, with fish tacos, salsa and sweet potato dishes among the dependable choices. Service is generally geared towards a fairly quick meal, so it works well between shopping, sightseeing or an evening elsewhere in the West End.

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2. Tortilla Oxford Circus

  • Address: 6 Market Pl, Oxford St, London W1W 8AF
  • Google rating: 4.5/5
  • Price range: £10–20
  • Opening hours: Mon 11:00–20:00; Tue 11:00–20:00; Wed–Thu 11:00–21:00; Fri 11:00–20:00; Sat 11:00–21:00; Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Best for: a fast budget lunch

Tortilla is mainly about convenience, particularly when you need a quick meal around Oxford Street rather than a long restaurant booking. You build your own burrito, bowl or tacos with rice, beans, meat, salsa and toppings, so it is easy to adjust the spice and portion to suit you. Service moves quickly, making this the practical choice for lunch between shops or before continuing around the West End.

3. Madera at Treehouse London

  • Address: Floor 15, 14–15 Langham Place, London W1B 2QS
  • Google rating: 4.2/5
  • Price range: £20–80
  • Opening hours: 
    • Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00, 12:00–22:00; 
    • Sat–Sun 08:00–10:00, brunch 11:00–16:00, dinner 16:00–22:00
  • Best for: Modern Cali-Mexican food with rooftop views

Madera sits on the 15th floor of Treehouse London, just north of Oxford Circus, so it is a good choice when you want the setting to be part of the meal. The cooking takes a California-Mexican inspiration, pairing tacos, ceviche, and grilled meats with chili, citrus and fresh salsas. Also, you should try the carne asada or chicken mixiote tacos, then stay for the romantic, wide London skyline views over dinner with your partner or family.

 

Must-try Mexican restaurants near Oxford Circus

4. Fonda

  • Address: 12 Heddon St, London W1B 4BZ
  • Google rating: 4.7/5
  • Price range: £50–100
  • Opening hours: Tue–Sat 12:00–00:00; Sun 12:00–16:00; Mon 17:30–00:00
  • Best for: a special dinner near Regent Street

Tucked just right off the famous Regent Street, Fonda takes a more modern approach to Mexican cooking. British produce is worked into dishes inspired by Mexico’s coastlines and cantinas, so you might find seafood, carnitas and mole treated with more restraint than at a casual taqueria. The service and presentation make it better suited to a longer lunch or dinner when the meal itself is part of the evening.

 

 

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5. Cometa

Best for: Best high-end option in Fitzrovia

Cometa is the one to consider when you want Mexican flavours in a more contemporary Fitzrovia setting, among Charlotte Street restaurants. The kitchen focuses heavily on British seafood, using chilli, citrus, mole and other Mexican techniques around dishes such as ceviche, oysters and larger fish plates. It feels more like a destination dinner than a taco stop, with knowledgeable service and agave-led drinks adding to the experience.

 

 

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6. El Pastor Soho

  • Address: 66–70 Brewer Street, London W1F 9UP
  • Google rating: 4.3/5
  • Price range: Around £20–30 per person
  • Opening hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00; Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Best for: Tacos, homemade salsas and a lively Soho meal

El Pastor is the place to head when tacos are the main reason for dinner. Its Soho branch has the feel of a lively Mexico City-inspired taqueria, with heritage-corn tortillas made for fillings such as 24-hour marinated al pastor pork, beef brisket and soft-shell crab. Order a few tacos for the table with the homemade salsa selection, then add a margarita if you are staying in Soho for the evening.