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Wahaca Covent Garden, London, Greater London

Wahaca Covent Garden

4.6 (45)
£25 and under
Mexican
66 Chandos Pl, London, Greater London WC2N 4HG

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About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.

Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.

The original Wahaca, in the heart of London's iconic Covent Garden, just moments from the central market and nearby theatres. A great spot whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, enjoying a pre-theatre meal, or a night of tacos and margaritas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 45 people are saying

Wahaca Covent Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  • London

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Covent Garden offers a vibrant dining experience with "fabulous" food and "wonderful" service. Ideal for pre-theatre meals, it boasts a "fun atmosphere" and a menu featuring creative, flavorful Mexican dishes. While some mention slow service, the friendly staff and delicious offerings like churros and cocktails make it a popular choice.
45 Reviews
  1. Laurent

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was very good and the variety of dishes was well balanced.

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  2. Gurvinder

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun, value for money experience at Wahaca! Food always tastes great and arrives quickly. Was a bit quieter than usual on the Bank Holiday evening but still a great place for Mexican food.

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  3. Sue

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, brilliant service, great venue. Such a great place.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the great feedback Sue, we're delighted to read of how the team looked after you. We look forward to seeing you soon, Ryan Wahaca Covent Garden Team

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  4. Dan

    Northampton/Northamptonshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place good food. Unfortunately had a table by entrance so had people standing around you whilst trying to eat
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Hola Dan, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food. Sorry to hear about the seating, your comfort matters to us, and we’ll keep this in mind for future improvements. Hope to welcome you back soon! Brenda, Team Covent Garden

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  5. Graham

    Brighton2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good but didn't like the way it was just thrown out of the kitchen in no particular order. Waiter was good but starter turned up before drinks, sides turned up one at a time before mains and one person's main turned up 5 minutes before the others. Not the place to enjoy a meal together. Side of black beans and Chorizo crumb with no main isnt particularly appetising. To top it off, was sent a voucher for free tacos. Activated it whilst being shown tk table snf had expired by the time we sat down All in all, probably not somewhere I would go back to.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Graham, We're sorry to hear your recent visit disappointed, please drop us an email to look into this further. Thanks Ryan Wahaca Covent Garden Team

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  6. Debbie VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and plenty of choice for veggies and vegans Waiter was excellent and knowledgeable Only downside was that although we had pre- booked we were given the poorest table in the place - right next to the kitchen with the door swinging open constantly Although they did move us it was clear the manager was not happy to do so - quite a rude manner - such a shame as the rest was good
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Debbie Thanks for getting in touch, we're not happy to hear that the manager wasn't on hand to find another table for you, could you please get in touch and let us know some more about this visit. We're glad the team looked after you regardless. Ryan Wahaca Covent Garden Team

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  7. Jane

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was OK, service was efficient however food was a little disappointing I was expecting it to be more authentic and have a bit more kick. It is very much 'fast food'. Even though I had booked a table I still had to queue inside to wait to be taken to my table. For London, price was OK however the voluntary 12.5% service charge which was slapped on at the end did get removed. Overall did not live up to my expectations.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Hola Jane Thanks for the feedback. We're disappointed to read your comments on the food, our kitchen team work hard to prepare delicious Mexican food, with all our dishes made in house. We're sorry to hear we did not deliver on your recent visit, if you would like to discuss this further, please drop us an email. Kind regards Ryan Wahaca Covent Garden

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  8. Jonathan James

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was helpful at beginning but seemed distracted when asked where our food was. Some food came out on time and others took far too long
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Hola Jonathan, We're glad to hear the service started well. Thank you for your feedback, we'll pass this on to the team to help us improve. Brenda, Team Covent Garden

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  9. Gabrielle

    Devon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly efficient service start to finish. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Wine very nice.

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  10. Tabitha

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and incredible staff who dealt brilliantly with an unusual allergy.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thanks Tabitha, glad to hear the team looked after you and made sure you could dine safely with your allergy. We hope to welcome you back soon! Ryan Wahaca Covent Garden

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66 Chandos Pl, London, Greater London WC2N 4HG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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