If visiting London you are tired of the same drab franchise offerings that drain your pocket and your soul then Wahaca could be just the place to lift your spirits. It's cheap, accessible and serves seasonal, nutritious food at an affordable price. It's colouful, engaging, informative and serves damn good food.
Mexican food has always meant a thousand and one things to do with mince and a half cooked tortilla. A thousand and two if you eat the stuff. Or searingly hot, fat spattering, cast iron plates of undistinguished chicken covered in dark sauces. Its associations with poor food, weak beer and tequilla are mythical.
Thomasina Miers has opened peoples eyes to what can be achieved with passion, good seasonal food and a desire to inform. Wahaca offers the best Mexican food at some of the most reasonable of prices to be found in London.
Dogtired and damp I found myself entranced by the lively nature of all those around me as I hungrily devoured a Chinga Tinga, three freshly made tortillas graced with piles of chicken topped with guacamole and a supporting dish of potatoes and soft chorizo wrapped in another soft tortilla. All of this washed down with two hefty glasses of Aqua Fresca, fruity mouthfuls of Hybiscus and Cranberry juice. Total cost £11.00. Yep in the heart of London you can find somewhere that embodies all Slow Food espouses, good food at a fair price shared in good company without dipping into your overdraft.
If you have tried Mexican before and been disappointed then have another go. If you have tried it and liked it then you will love this.
All food is sourced locally and seasonally. Menu's vary accordingly. Thomisina has given the faith back to the faithful. She has dragged London into the 21st Century by offering the best for the least whilst surrounded by franchise pickpockets that would depress the hardiest of souls.
Their Blog provides the latest news - http://blog.wahaca.co.uk/
Rod.
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