Review: Wahaca (London)

I wanted a quick cheap lunch on the way to the drycleaners (The Boy had TWENTY-FOUR shirts to be washed and pressed!), and decided to try the new Mexican joint we walked past on Sunday.

Wahaca claims to serve Mexican street food, restaurant style. You have a choice of antojitos (Mexican tapas/dimsum) or a bigger mains. I like the flexibility of the former, cos it means I can eat a variety of small dishes for lunch. Am now a firm convert to the bento approach: eat small amounts, in big varieties - part of Persis' secret plan to living healthily and aging beautifully (one must start planning these things young, you know).

Anyways, back to Wahaca. I had a small platter of fish tacos (very hard to find good fish tacos) and green rice (actually brown rice blitzed with coriander and garlic). Was very impressed by the small selection and will definitely be back with more friends to try more. Unfortunately, if you are used to Mexican fast food in the States, Wahaca's will probably disappoint on the variety and price front - too little, too expensive. Has a fascinating (and serious) tequila menu - am very fascinated indeed. Friendly.

Wahaca
66 Chandos Place
Covent Garden
London WC2N 4HG