Wahaca Covent Garden Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Wahaca Covent Garden, a vibrant culinary gem located in the heart of London, known for its lively atmosphere and authentic Mexican cuisine. This restaurant skillfully caters to all dietary preferences, offering an impressive array of dishes that satisfy everyone, from meat lovers to vegetarians.

Highlights include the fresh and flavorful tacos, such as the popular pork and fish varieties, accompanied by perfectly seasoned guacamole. Diners rave about the sunshine bowls and creative drinks like the margarita flight, adding an exciting twist to the dining experience.

Beyond the delicious food, what truly sets Wahaca apart is its exceptional service. Staff members are knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, ensuring each guest feels welcomed and well-informed about their options. Overall, Wahaca Covent Garden promises a delightful journey for your taste buds, wrapped in a warm, inviting setting.

Tacos

Beef Gringa Tacos

Slow-cooked British grass-fed beef with grilled cheese and salsa fresca, in two tacos

Free Range Pork Pibil Tacos

Slow-cooked in citrus and spices, with pink pickled onions, in two soft corn tortillas

Grilled Chicken & Avocado Tacos

With ancho rub and green tomatillo salsa

Grilled 'Halloumi Al Pastor' Tacos

With British halloumi style cheese, tomatillo and pineapple salsas and dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas

Ancho Mushroom Tacos

With jalapeAo mayo, beetroot crisps and dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas

Vegan Ancho Mushroom Tacos

With tomatillo salsa, beetroot crisps & dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas

Plantain Tacos

With hibiscus, crema and crumbled feta, in two soft corn tortillas

Vegan Plantain Tacos

In two corn tortillas, with hibiscus, black beans & dressed slaw

Buttermilk Chicken Tacos

With pink pickled onions and spiced mayo, in two soft flour tortillas

Sustainable Battered Fish Tacos

MSC certified pollock, with dressed slaw, chipotle mayo and pickled cucumber, in two soft flour tortillas

Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

Freshly made every day with avocados, lime and coriander

Smoky Sonoran Hummus

A Mexican hummus, made with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, guajillo and herbs, drizzled with chilli oil. Sustainable and delicious.

Trio of Fresh Salsas

For added bursts of flavour with your street food. Tomatillo - mild with citrusy green apple. Chipotle - smoky tomato with medium spice. Habanero - fresh, fruity and fiery.

Nibbles

Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Club Quesadilla

With avocado, lettuce, melted cheese and chipotle mayo

Grilled Chorizo Quesadilla

Brindisa chorizo, caramelised red onion and cheese

Black Bean & Three Cheeses Quesadilla

With smoky beans and avocado leaf

Allioli Mushroom Club Quesadilla

With melted cheese, lettuce and jalapeno mayo

Vegan Mushroom Club Quesadilla

With lettuce, melted Violife vegan cheese and tomatillo salsa

Sweet Potato & Feta Taquito

With caramelised onion, salsas and chipotle mayo in a crisp blue corn tortilla

Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Crispy buttermilk-battered florets, with roast jalapeAo allioli

Zesty Bean & Feta Tostadas

Chickpeas, borlotti beans and organic peas with fresh tomato salsa

Beet Tartare Tostadas

Riverford Organic beetroot, salsa macha, fresh horseradish and avocado cream

Platitos

Chef's Specialities

Roast Riverford Organic Squash

With cashew nut and fresh herb mole and salsa macha

Grilled Whole Achiote Seabass

Whole filleted fish with charred pineapple salsa and nutty salsa macha. Served with rice and tortillas. Share between 2 or more

Smoky Caramelised Pork Belly

With tamarind sauce and crispy leeks

Rainbow Bowl with Sweet Potato & Tenderstem Broccoli

A wholesome bowl with sweet potato and tenderstem broccoli, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions

Rainbow Bowl with Pork Pibil

A wholesome bowl with pork pibil, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions

Rainbow Bowl with Grilled Chicken

A wholesome bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions

Bowls

Burritos

Free Range Chicken Burrito

With ancho rub, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips

Free Range Pork Pibil Burrito

With pink pickled onions, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips

Ancho Mushroom Burrito

With smoky caramelised garlic mojo de ajo, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips

Slow-Cooked Beef Burrito

With chipotle, ancho, herbs and spices, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips

Sweet Potato Bravas

Crispy sweet potatoes, served with jalapeno allioli and smoky hibiscus dip

Grilled Tenderstem Broccoli

Tossed in garlic herb oil, with toasted nuts and seeds

Crispy Sweet Potato

Crispy fried chunks tossed in smoky caramelised garlic mojo de ajo

Frijoles Crema

Creamy black beans served with crumbled cheese and crema

Frijoles Chorizo

Creamy black beans served with Mexican-style chorizo

Avocado & Cos Salad

With mixed beans and herbs, sprinkled with toasted nuts and seeds

Sides

Desserts

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Crisp Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce

Churros with Dulce de Leche Caramel

Crisp Mexican doughnuts with dulce de leche caramel

Chocolate & Pecan Brownie

With salted caramel ice cream and dulce de leche sauce

Ice Cream Sundae

Chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, brownie and honeycomb chunks

Tres Leches Tiramisu

Cream, espresso, and Cazcabel coffee liqueur soaked sponge, topped with whipped cream

Classic Margarita

Our all-time favourite. Freshly shaken 100% agave tequila, lime and agave syrup. Enjoy on the rocks or straight up.

Picante Margarita

For chilli aficionados. Reposado tequila, shaken with fresh chilli, coriander, and lime. Enjoy on the rocks or straight up.

Passion Fruit Margarita

The classic but shaken with a burst of tropical passion fruit

Margaritas

Cocktails

Mojito

A refreshing, tall medley of white rum, mint, lime and apple

Passion Fruit & Vanilla Martini

Tantalisingly tropical and indulgent with passion fruit and vanilla vodka

Gin Sauco

Portobello Road gin, paired with prosecco and floral elderflower

Basil Mezcalita

Smoky, complex Quiquiriqui Matatlan mezcal, basil, lime and agave

Wahaca Colada

Our twist on the classic, with pineapple, rum and a splash of coconut

Paloma

A zesty Mexican favourite with tequila, pink grapefruit, topped with soda

Mexpresso Martini

Vodka shaken with Mexican Kahlua and a shot of freshly brewed espresso

Acapulco Spritz

A twist on the infamous Aperol spritz, with prosecco, grapefruit and a splash of 100% pure agave tequila

Pineapple Mezcal Sour

Tangy and sweet pineapple shaken with smoky mezcal and aquafaba for a rich, silky texture

Mezcal Negroni

Campari and red vermouth balanced with sweet smoky mezcal

Passion Fruit & Pineapple Picante

Fiery and fruity. Shaken with fresh chilli and coriander. Served straight up

Blackberry Sour

Shaken with hibiscus, basil, avocado leaf and rosemary. Sharp and luxuriously velvety. Served straight up

Pentire Margarita

Pentire Adrift non-alc spirit, lime, agave, jalapeno

Passion Fruit & Hibiscus Cooler

A refreshing, long drink with strawberry and fresh mint

Virgin Mojito

Fresh lime and mint muddled with apple juice. Served tall

Mock Colada

If you like pina coladas... Pineapple and coconut, without the rum

Non-Alc Cocktails