Taco Taco - Shoreditch — Restaurant in London

This is a new Taco restaurant in the heart of East London. Premises opened on 15/09/2023. My visit was on 18/09/23

To get to this restaurant, you’re looking at a 11-13 mins walk from Liverpool Street Station. Overground, Central Line, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle & District Lines (Underground Tube)

Firstly, I like to start off by saying that Michael and his brother, were very, very hospitable and a very warm, excellent customer service from the outset.

Okay, so what was purchased.

Peruvian Chicken, Mayan Veggie Bites, Salmon Poke, Mayan Veggie Bites, Corn Elote Salad

Was kindly given a few freebies; Albajores

I’m going to be brutally honest about each Taco flavour and to manage expectations, don’t expect an authentic Mexican Taqueria (lugar de tacos)

Peruvian Chicken - very dry and no seasoning on the pulled chicken. Have suggested to do a Birria style pull chicken

Prawn Star - no citrus balance and most definitely no Smokey prawns. Think naked prawn cocktail.

Mayan Veggie Bites - this was the sleeper hit Taco for me. However, the only criticism i have is the flavours are not Mayan related, more Asian theme. So have suggested to what ingredients that the Mayan ancient civilisation did use; i.e. Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, etc.

Salmon Poke - I’d customised mine and made it slightly better. The salmon has no soy sauce marination or citrus tone. A vital ingredient to use for salty, acidity tones to the profile of the taco. Have suggested to use Ponzu sauce marination for the Salmon.

Corn Elote Salad - regrettably this needs an overhaul for its recipe. It was to me just corn in mayonnaise with a sprinkling of seasoning which doesn’t assist the corn whatsoever. This side was very weak.

Albajores (Freebie) - lack of filling and very, very dry when consumed. It zaps away any moisture you have in your mouth.

Beverage selection was okay. Had a raspberry lemonade. This is branded and not in house made.

They have a disabled toilet.

Parking will be somewhat difficult to find.

They will be opening a second location in Covent Garden.

An interesting concept but still requires some tweaks here and there on their food menu. Don’t know how many food tasting samples they had...

I dont often leave reviews but I feel this place definitely deserves one! A really cool place inside (perfect for insta pics by the wall 😉) also very clean!! There were quite a few appealing options on the menu and I didn’t know what to go for so I asked for a recommendation, I was recommended the chicken tacos based of what I liked and they did not disappoint!! Full of flavour and I devoured every bite 😋 I also ordered a side of guacamole and tortilla chips and the guac was hands down the best I’ve ever had! Portion sizes are generous and filling! The perfect lunch! I will definitely come back and will most definitely be a regular! The chef was also very lovely and friendly 😊 only negative I’d say is that there are not more taco...

Below average tacos, there’s much better around in London. It’s more “fusion” than Mexican food which is fine but I don’t think it’s successful. The whole place feels like a lot of money has been thrown at design etc but maybe less time was spent on getting the food right?

I was recommended to get the Peruvian chicken and the texture was nice but it had almost zero flavour. What I will say is that the portion size was pretty generous - there was quite a lot of chicken on the tacos.

The guy said they’re experimenting a lot with suppliers for the (wheat flour) tortillas, and have a menu change coming up, but I don’t have high hopes. They shout a lot about having the “best tacos in London” with no...