London always has its underground surprises and Wahaca is one of those best found by those wanting a little less Tex and a little bit more Mex in their foods. I’m not sure how long it’s been open for, with its brightly blue coloured walls at least giving it a newish appearance.

This restaurant has a strict non-booking policy and given its spacious dining area seems to be able to accommodate smaller tables of two to four. I’d definitely recommend arriving much earlier if you’re part of a larger party.

Dining is relatively informal with your placemat reminiscintly wagamama-styled except this time the entire menu is on the placement. Ordering feels almost overwhelming and I’m glad you can choose to either order full dishes, or tapas “street” style, both working well for groups of any size.

It feels like almost anything you would want out of a Mexican restaurant is there and more. Full of exceptionally fresh flavours and with some dishes having that additional kick, Wahaca does not disappoint. Even in the drinks department, they offer plenty of choice and serve other Mexican alternatives to the standard Corona export.

Definitely a gem that easily missed in the wealth of options in the area, Wahaca offers fresh, tasty Mexican food at reasonable prices. Definitely try the extremely tender Pork Pibil dish though watch out for the chilli that’s likely to literally knock your socks off!

Details: Wahaca
Found at: 66 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4HG
Contactable on: +44 (0) 207 240 1883
Highlights: A hidden gem offering tasty plates of super tasty Mexican food that will make you regret ever declaring all Mexican food is bland
Room for improvement: It’d be nice if they accepted bookings for larger groups, limited to a certain number of course.
The Kua Rating: 8 out of 10