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Wahaca Covent Garden, London, Greater London

Wahaca Covent Garden

4.7
4.7
20 Reviews
£25 and under
Mexican
66 Chandos Pl, London, Greater London WC2N 4HG

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 85 times today

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 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 20 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • London

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Covent Garden offers a "fun atmosphere" with "great margaritas" and "fabulous" food. The "friendly staff" provides "attentive" service, even accommodating special orders. Vegetarians appreciate the creative, non-concessional menu. Though lively and bustling, the service remains "personal," and the "reasonably priced" dishes ensure a "lovely evening."
20 Reviews
  1. Line

    Berlin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Best food! Nice service! A little to Noisy…. But the food!!!! OMG!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Line, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback — and apologies for the delay in getting back to you! We’re so glad you loved the food — OMG indeed! It's great to hear the service hit the mark too. We totally get that it can get a bit noisy when the place is buzzing, but we’re thrilled the food made it all worth it! Hope to see you again soon for more deliciousness! Best wishes, Ellie

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  2. Kerima

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booking recommended, staff very friendly, food really tasty, reasonably priced, great margaritas!
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Kerima, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time with us. Friendly service, tasty food, good value, and great margaritas — that’s exactly what we love to deliver! Thanks also for the tip about booking — it definitely helps during busy times. We hope to see you again soon for more good times and margaritas! Best regards, Ellie

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  3. Ronke

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff did an incredible job despite being busy with visitors from families during the Easter holidays. I did order a plantain taco but asked to take the order off as there was a bit of a wait for them. The manager gave tables free churros which made up for it.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Ronke, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re really glad to hear that, even during the busy Easter holidays, our team made a positive impression. Sorry again about the wait for the plantain taco, but we’re happy to know the complimentary churros helped make up for it! We really appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back again soon for an even smoother experience. Best regards, Ellie

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  4. Nicole

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Fun atmosphere. Even accommodated a special order for someone in our party.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Nicole, Thank you so much for your lovely review — and apologies for the delayed response! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and fun atmosphere. It’s great to know our team was able to accommodate a special order too — we always aim to make everyone feel taken care of. We hope to welcome you and your party back again soon! Best regards, Ellie

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  5. Pembe

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, very professional and full of smiles. For such a bust place the service was very personal, we didn't feel rushed to order/eat or leave. Thank you
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Pembe, Thank you so much for your kind words — and our apologies for the delayed response! We’re delighted to hear that you felt well looked after, even during a busy time. It's great to know our team made you feel welcome and never rushed — that’s exactly the experience we aim to create. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to the team! Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Ellie

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  6. Niki

    Surrey10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As vegetarians, it’s great to have a choice of dishes that are not seen as a concession. A creative use of ingredients and beautifully presented. Attentive but not irritating service. Lovely evening.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Niki, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback — and apologies for the delayed response! We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your evening with us, especially as vegetarians. It means a lot to know our dishes felt like a genuine part of the menu rather than an afterthought — we put a lot of care into making sure everyone has exciting, flavourful options to choose from. And we're glad the service struck the right balance too! We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Best regards, Ellie

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  7. Theresa VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place very lively. Service great and food fantastic. Will definitely return there
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Theresa, Thank you so much for your kind words — and apologies for the delayed response! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with us and that both the food and service made a great impression. It’s always lovely to know guests are planning to return — we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another lively visit! Best regards, Ellie

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  8. Sue

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service very good. Music too much for a relaxing atmosphere. Toilets nasty smell and could do with a deep clean.
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — and apologies for the delay in responding! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re sorry to learn that the music volume and the condition of the toilets affected your experience. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to the team so we can make improvements where needed. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a more comfortable visit next time. Best regards, Ellie

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  9. Emma

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service especially due to how busy the place was. The staff worked really hard to get all the food out and service was really good. Food was good but felt menu was limited in choice than I remember from last time
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Emma, Thank you so much for your feedback — and apologies for the delay in getting back to you! We’re really pleased to hear you had a positive experience with the service, especially during a busy time. Our team always works hard to deliver a great experience, so it’s lovely to know that effort was noticed! We appreciate your comments on the menu too. We're always evolving our dishes and will definitely pass your feedback along to the team. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another tasty visit! Best regards, Ellie

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  10. Stephane

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience the food was great, the service was friendly and efficient, and the speed of service was just right. Also very close to theatres (we went to the Duchess theatre that was literally 2 minutes walk)
    Wahaca Covent GardenResponded 2 days ago
    Hola Stephane, Thank you so much for your lovely review — and apologies for the delayed response! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know the food, service, and timing all hit the mark, especially with a theatre visit just around the corner! We're lucky to be so close to great venues like the Duchess Theatre, and it's great to hear it added to your evening. Hope to welcome you back again soon, whether for another pre-show meal or just because! Best regards, Ellie

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FAQs

Wahaca Covent Garden does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Wahaca Covent Garden is rated 4.7 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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66 Chandos Pl, London, Greater London WC2N 4HG

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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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