Restaurants

I've been to the Westfield branch. In my opinion there are not many good Mexican places in London, but Wahaca definitely hit the spot with some dishes like the enchilladas and the bean soup. Good food fairly priced and very friendly service.

You can't book at Wahaca, so expect a long wait. We arirved at 6.30, our names were put on the list and we were told to come back at 8.15. When we did, we had to wait another hour for a table, despite being told repeatedly it would only be "another 5 minutes". It was not worth the wait. The food was average, rather bland actually, which is quite the opposite of what Mexican should be. We had a selection of different things, which all tasted very similar to each other - the food was also quite greasy and lukewarm. Even the Churros were very greasy and uncooked in the middle. I don't really undersand why Wahaca is so popular.

i used to really like wahaca. so much so i thought i would be a nice place to go for my birthday. WRONG. i was met by rude front of house staff that were unwilling to accommodate me and my friends, some of whom were arriving later to join us for drinks. They simply couldn't be bothered to even do their job properly let alone offer any flexibility because it was my birthday.
I'm never going there again and telling all my friends to avoid this over hyped restaurant

Sadly the most overated restaurant I've visited. Absolute style over substance; passable beans but poor otherwise (especially the enchildas). Authenticity isn't their strong point, but I guess the owners are English. Much better Mexican places to visit in London.

If you are Mexican or you would like to know what authentic Mexican food tastes like? Then please do NOT go to Wahaca. It is the most disappointing experience ever! The food is really bad (even if you were looking for a Tex-Mex type of food).
What is more frustrating is that these guys using the name of Mexico to position themselves as a Mexican-food restaurant. Please think twice before spending your money in a restaurant like this.

What can I say!!! Extreeemely good value for money. That mexican plater selection was excellent!.We had a botle of Chilean wine, the platter to share and the Churros with chocolate sauce.Yum! definately coming back there.Give it a try ! The staff are also very friendly!

Went to Wahaca last night for a friends birthday. I arrived at 7 and by 7.30 we had a table for 14 people without too much hassle, and had had a drink in the bar while we waited.
I thought the choice of food was great and very reasonably priced for London, our waiter helped us order a good selection. We ordered from the "street food" section and had plenty to share. Be warned the hot sauce is HOT!
All in all a really good experience, I would return!

We are not into write about bad and good restaurants, but our recent experience needs to be shared, as We normally eat at home, We are really good Cooks and We enjoy Good Food, home made !!! , We do not like to spend much on bad eating out. As a treat for the day Me and my partner decided to visit the new Shopping center in White City and We decided to have dinner, and it was a surprise find a Wahaca there, as We have tried twice the one in town, but not succes to get in due too long waiting list s and believe me, We have no patience for queuing . We have heard about Masterchef Tommasina, that We could not resist to finally try it.
We found a funny note on the door advising to pull hard, (very mexican We thought!!! ) After open the heavy door (thats why) No long wait, good, We have been told by one of the managers , a tall smiley guy to wait for the host and a southamerican looking guy, gave us the welcoming asking if Were We ready for the mexican experience? and took us to our table, We were really pleased to see such a vibrant venue, bright and full of color just like in a Mexican market, all so good so far,
We were explained by our waitress the confusing menu, but the enchilada with mole sauce made my night, and took my memory to Oaxaca.
We were wondering how come the taste could be so authentic? the taquitos and salsas like in Mexico? During our dinner lots of conversation in between staff and other guests gave us the clue, when the waitress mentioned, that one of the managers is Mexican, that We noticed of course!, and telling to another guest, that they have around 5 Mexican staff including chefs and waitress,and to finish our experience, the manager mentioned to another mexican guest that the famous Chef Tommasina was having dinner just a few tables of distance, of course We did not run for a foto. but that is why We are writing, as We had a really good time and We did not spend lots of money, Good guys keep it like that !!! We have had lot of fun and the food was brilliant!!!

go on Sunday at a strange time like 4 in the afternoon.... no queue.
Mucho tasty.
Chelada beer was good.
everything was interesting.
Im guessing its nothing like eating in Mexico though... as claimed.
Service was mid-Atlantic.

I went to wahaca four times in the space of two months and absolutely loved it! Very unique and a change from your typical tex-mex. Authentic mexican dishes that are very reasonably priced. You have to try it at least once.