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Wahaca Covent Garden, London, Greater London

Wahaca Covent Garden

4.6 (426)
£25 and under
Mexican
66 Chandos Pl, London, Greater London WC2N 4HG

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Wahaca Covent Garden

4.6
£25 and under
Mexican
Covent Garden

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
  • Private party facilities
    The first Wahaca, where it all began, in the heart of the West End. Available for full venue hire on request.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 3951 9741

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What 426 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Mexican

  • West End London

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Covent Garden offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests highlight the "delicious Mexican cuisine" and commend the restaurant's accommodation of dietary needs, including gluten-free options. The lively atmosphere and "excellent cocktails" make it a popular choice for pre-theatre dining.
426 Reviews
  1. Ira

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit to Wahaca Covent Garden. Cannot fault on anything. Had Andre as the waiter serving me. He was so good and advised on the best dishes. Kept coming and checking to see if everything was ok. His service was par excellence. Would recommend Wahaca Covent Garden to my family and friends. Will be going soon.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded today
    Thanks for the fantastic feedback Ira, it is great to hear Andre went above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and that we delivered on the delicious food too. We look forward to welcoming you back next time!

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  2. Laura

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service in Wahaca! Great gluten free options and the food is delicious
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded today
    Thanks Laura, great to hear you had a fantastic time and enjoyed our range of gluten free options - can't wait to welcome you back!

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  3. Gill

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really tasty food and cocktails - waiter was attentive without been overbearing
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the great feedback Gill, great to hear we delivered on the delicious food, tasty cocktails, and great service that we pride ourselves on - we hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Matt

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wahaca is always a popular choice when visiting London! The food is delicious and fresh, there is so much choice available on the menu (including specials), the service is always great and it’s really reasonably priced. Would 100% recommend Wahaca Covent Garden (or any other Wahaca restaurant) to anybody who is a fan of Mexican food!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the fab feedback, great to hear we delivered on another great Wahaca experience, we can't wait to welcome you back!

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  5. Simon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the set menu for two, the food was excellent and the service really good. Staff were great and very knowledgeable on the menu. Superb meal.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks Simon, it is excellent to hear the team shared their menu knowledge and provided a fantastic experience, the Discovery Menu's are a great option for a taste of Mexico and glad to hear you enjoyed! - we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Rachel

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time all the service was super good and the food was amazing. It was my first time going there with my nieces and I was very impressed. They are regulars at the restaurant and told me how wonderful it was. I was not disappointed.!!!!!!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the fantastic feedback Rachel, we're glad to hear your niece's recommendation didn't disappoint, and it is great to hear the team delivered on delicious food and great service. We can't wait to welcome you back and hope we've secured you as a regular too! - Until next time!

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  7. Jenny

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Service spot on. Food incredible. Drinks wow!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Jenny, Thank you for the kind words! Glad you loved it just as much as we do ourselves! hopefully we can see you again soon for some more tacos and margs. Best wishes, Billy

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  8. Theron Gold

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks and food! Service was excellent!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks Theron, great to hear the team blew you away with fantastic food, drinks and of course that service we pride ourselves on too - we can't wait to welcome you back!

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  9. Millie

    Nottingham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and very attentive, quick service. Nice modern decor though very busy and noisy inside. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is that I was accidentally given a cocktail instead of the mocktail I ordered (while pregnant) - staff took this very seriously though and the manager came to speak to me and took a lot off our final bill by way of apology which was appreciated. Overall would definitely visit again
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback Millie, we are glad to hear the team turned around a bad experience but once again sincerely apologise for the drinks mix up on your visit, if you do want to discuss this any further then please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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  10. Nitika

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely pre theatre meal at Wahaca Covent Garden . The food was excellent as was my spicy Magerita . Service was good too . Would recommend .
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Nitka, Thank you for the lovely review! The spicy marg is definitely a favourite of ours, I hope you enjoyed your show just as much as you did your time here. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Billy

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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
  • Private party facilities
    The first Wahaca, where it all began, in the heart of the West End. Available for full venue hire on request.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 3951 9741
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A photo of Wahaca Covent Garden restaurant

Wahaca Covent Garden

4.6
£25 and under
Mexican
Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
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