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A selection of dishes making up our classics set menuWarm inviting seating at Wahaca Covent garden with large booths and smaller tables

Wahaca Covent Garden

The first Wahaca we opened, the original, where it all began. Serving up fresh, vibrant, Mexican inspired plates for sharing, zesty margaritas and a buzzing vibe.

Located right in the heart of Covent Garden near the Adelphi Theatre, it’s an ideal spot for lunch, pre-theatre or dinner.

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66 Chandos Place
Covent Garden
London
WC2N 4HG
The best way to get in touch with any queries is by emailing us or try calling on:
02039519741
Opening times
Monday:
12 - 10pm
Tuesday:
12 - 10pm
Wednesday:
12 - 10pm
Thursday:
12 - 11pm
Friday:
12 - 11pm
Saturday:
12 - 11pm
Sunday:
12 - 10pm

Mexican Food Covent Garden

Craving Mexican food in Covent Garden? Wahaca is just what you need. Originally inspired by the bustling markets of Mexico, the Wahaca menu has a wide variety of traditional and innovative dishes. Rich smoky, complex flavours of our grilled and slow-cooked meats contrast with the fresh zing of house salsas. Our traditional Pork Pibil promises to transport you to the heart of Mexico. Wahaca’s emphasis on local British suppliers means that you get the best of both worlds: authentic Mexican flavours made with the freshest local ingredients.

At Wahaca we cook with authentic Mexican ingredients prepared alongside locally sourced British vegetables & herbs. This means you can enjoy traditional Mexican dishes alongside unique dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients freshly available nearby. Seasonal specials keep our menu fresh, so watch out for the latest special additions to our menus: they last as long as the season, so you’ve not got long to taste.
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a selection of vegetarian favourite dishes

Things to do in Covent Garden

Covent Garden is buzzing with more to see and do all the time. And in our humble opinion, no visit is complete without stopping by at Wahaca. Start with a delicious meal and then venture out to explore everything Covent Garden has to offer. . Check out the celebrated street performances (they’re really high quality: performers have to audition before being awarded a spot at Covent Garden) boutique shops, historic sites, bars and a few of the oldest pubs in London.

Take a stroll around the Covent Garden Market, where you can find everything from handmade crafts to up and coming brands. , In the heart of Covent Garden is the world-class Royal Opera House, the home to the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera. On the edge of Theatreland London, we’re just a few minutes walk from a huge host of theatres, including the Lyceum Theatre, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Adelphi Theatre, Strand Theatre, to name just a few, where you can see West End hits and intimate productions.

Come to Wahaca for the vibe, the buzz, the whole experience. We’ve got delicious, sustainably-sourced Mexican food and a prime location in Covent Garden, so if you’re looking to stop in for eating in or takeaway, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're a local or just visiting, make sure to stop by Wahaca and turn eating out into a night out.
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Vegan Restaurant Covent Garden London

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At Wahaca Covent Garden we have crafted a seriously delicious vegan menu, including a whole vegan set menu for two to share, filled with small plates and big vegan friendly flavour. . Located in the heart of the Covent Garden buzz, Wahaca serves a fresh, vibrant and varied menu with lots of choices for anyone following a plant powered vegan and vegetarian diet. Our commitment to plant-based food is rooted in our co-founder Thomasina Miers’ love of vegetarian food. Traditional dishes are made with vegan friendly ingredients making Mexican plant-based. Looking for delicious vegan small plates? Come on by.

Over 50% of Wahaca’s menu is plant-based, so there are lots to choose from and it’s all packed with flavor. From indulgent vegan nachos, tacos fresh from the chef, and wholesome, satisfying rainbow bowls to sweet desserts.. The vegan set menu is a standout, made of a selection of the best vegan dishes Wahaca has to offer. Take out the hassle and choose our generous, flavour filled vegan selection of small plates. The Zesty Bean Tostada is a plant-powered crowd pleaser: with frijoles, mixed bean salad, fresh herbs and habanero salsa served on a crisp tortilla. It’s a fiesta of texture and vegan friendly flavour.

Wahaca has pioneered a restaurant business aware of our impact on the planet since we first opened our doors to Wahaca Covent Garden. It’s why we used the floor of the original restaurant as part of the walls at Covent Garden, why we go to the effort of sourcing local ingredients from organic producers like Riverford Organic and working with Regenerative suppliers like WildFarmed and Hodmedods. Our team freshly prepare over 200 ingredients every day, which means each dish and drink is bursting with flavour.. We’re dedicated to creating the highest quality and most sustainable, planet-friendly food we possibly can. Our menus have carbon ‘foodprints’ on each menu and our Vegan menu is low impact from top to bottom, literally from guac to churros. Find out more about our carbon footprint and foodprint here
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Restaurants in Covent Garden London

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Covent Garden is a vibrant area with an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, coffee shops. Located centrally, behind the Strand and a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, come to Wahaca for a taste of Mexico, serving small plates and big flavours. As soon as you walk through the door you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome, feel the buzz and check out our latest menu. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. . We pride ourselves on being a restaurant business that serves planet-friendly food made with locally sourced ingredients,always fresh and flavorful.
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Mexican Restaurant in Covent Garden London

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When you’re looking for Mexican food in Covent Garden, Wahaca leads the way. Wahaca brings the authentic flavours of Mexico to London, with a menu inspired by the fresh flavours and innovative cooking of Oaxaca, Mexico, the country’s culinary heart. . Wahaca’s dishes, from tacos and taquitos to quesadillas and churros, are crafted using sustainable ingredients, including free-range meats and sustainably sourced fish. We promise a warm welcome, friendly service and a buzzing atmosphere every time.
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Best Restaurants in Covent Garden London

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Searching for the best restaurants in Covent Garden, London? Look no further. Come for food. Stay for the vibe. Wahaca serves a wide variety of Mexican dishes, from tacos, homemade tortilla chips and guacamole, quesadillas, churros and a wide range of platitos (small plates). There are lots of choices for carnivores, vegans and vegetarians as well as people avoiding gluten. We are dedicated to using locally sourced ingredients and planet-conscious practices. Check out our google reviews here to see what customers have said recently.
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Eating Out in Covent Garden

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Eating out in Covent Garden? Head to Wahaca. . Located in the heart of the bustling area, Wahaca is vibrant and welcoming with a buzzing atmosphere, matched by the flavorful Mexican small plates with big flavours. Whether you’re planning a casual lunch, dinner out with friends, or date night out, Wahaca does it all.

Wahaca’s menu takes the culinary traditions of Mexico and combines it with locally sourced, fresh ingredients. From tacos and quesadillas to churros and seasonal specials, there is something to satisfy pretty much everyone, even the picky eaters. We’re commited to cooking high-quality, sustainable ingredients so that each dish is not only delicious but also responsibly sourced. Free-range chicken, free-range pork, grass-fed beef, and sustainable fish are central to how we make sure we’re serving high quality and responsibly sourced dishes..

If someone you’re eating with has any dietary requirement, come and check out the Wahaca menu with plenty of plant-based options. Over 50% of the menu is vegan and vegetarian friendly, so we’re a top spot for anyone in (Covent Garden) market after delicious, plant-based fare. The discoverymenu serve a selection of our best loved dishes and are a popular way to eat across the menu simply and easily.
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Takeaway Covent Garden

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If you’re looking for the best takeaway in Covent Garden, Wahaca has you covered. Wahaca’s takeaway brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to your home, office, or picnic, making it the perfect choice for a quick lunch, dinner at home, or a picnic in the park. Choose from small or bigger plates for takeaway, from tacos and burritos to quesadillas and more.

Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop when it comes to takeaway. Our packaging is all home compostable and made without plastic from plant fibers, so that a takeaway is delicious and doesn’t mean you’ve left with a mountain of single use plastic packaging . We’ve even tested our plant fibre packaging (made from a material called bagasse) in a race to become soil in a compost heap and it breaks down faster than an avocado skin.

Click & Collect at our restaurant with takeaway is vegan, veggie friendly. . Over 50% of the menu is plant-based, with a generous selection of vegan and vegetarian options perfect for takeaway. With over 200 ingredients freshly prepared in restaurants every day, as many as possible locally sourced, and ever dish prepared fresh to order, means we’re proud to serve takeaways fresh and full of flavour.
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CHRISTMAS AT WAHACA

Celebrate the festive season at Wahaca this year. Tuck into our 3-course Festive Feast at £35pp - Book now to secure your place!

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london new years eve fireworks over the river thames on the southbank opposite our mexican restaurant on the southbank

SOUTHBANK'S NEW YEAR'S EVE

Our New Year's Eve party at Wahaca Southbank returns this year for a night of free-flowing drinks, live music, plentiful food, and, of course, a front row seat to London's iconic fireworks.
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Our co-founders Mark and Tommi in Oaxaca Mexico leaning against a wall outside the central market

OAXACA TO WAHACA

Following a MasterChef win and a trip to Mexico, our co-founders, Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby, set out to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food was.
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