Best Mexican restaurants in Edinburgh

Eating and Drinking Guide
16 April 2018

Bodega / credit: Christina Kernohan

Get your fill of tacos and tequila at these hitlisted Mexican restaurants

Classic Tex-Mex favourites remain plentiful, but the capital's Mexican scene has taken a turn for the adventurous in recent years. Tacos play a starring role and street food eateries are burgeoning if you need a burrito fix in a hurry. Tequila makes a high-end impact too, with creative cocktails and marvellous mezcals shining on drinks menus.

Bodega
Both branches of this tiny taqueria offer fabulous contemporary Mexican cuisine; TollX serves a distinctive cocktail menu and Elm Row is great for BYOB.

El Cartel Casera Mexicana
Fresh, fun and funky cantina focusing on tacos, with a few choice sides, delicious cocktails and craft beers.

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A	El Cartel Casera Mexicana 64 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN Fresh Mexican street food, tequilas, mezcals, frozen cocktails and lively vibes.
B	Bodega 62 Elm Row, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AQ Intimate Leith neighbourhood taqueria offering fresh and fiery soft tacos inspired by international flavours.