Wahaca Southbank

Restaurant | London | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Cuisine mexicaine de rue à Southbank

Le "Wahaca Southbank" à Londres est un restaurant unique qui apporte le monde vibrant de la cuisine de rue mexicaine sur les rives de la Tamise. Il fait partie de la célèbre chaîne Wahaca, fondée par la gagnante de MasterChef, Thomasina Miers, qui se spécialise dans la préparation de plats frais, authentiques et durables. Le restaurant lui-même est un point fort architectural : il est composé de huit containers de transport recyclés empilés sur deux niveaux, créant une esthétique moderne et industrielle. Cette structure inhabituelle est située juste en face du Southbank Centre et offre une vue imprenable sur la Tamise, ce qui en fait une destination prisée des locaux et des touristes. En plus du restaurant, il y a également un camion "Mexican Street Kitchen" qui propose des options à emporter comme des burritos et des salades pour ceux qui sont en déplacement ou qui souhaitent profiter de la vue sur le fleuve.

Plats mexicains authentiques Londres

L'atmosphère au "Wahaca Southbank" est animée et décontractée, caractérisée par un mélange coloré de clients - des familles, des spectateurs de théâtre aux couples cherchant à passer une soirée relaxante. L'intérieur est simple mais élégant, avec des accents colorés et un design ouvert mettant l'accent sur la nourriture et la vue. En particulier, la terrasse extérieure est un point fort, où l'on peut observer l'animation sur le fleuve par une belle journée avec un verre à la main. La musique, souvent un mélange vivant de sons latino-américains, contribue à l'ambiance festive. C'est un endroit qui invite à partager des plats avec des amis ou à savourer un repas rapide en solo.

Restaurant durable au bord de la rivière

Le menu s'inspire des marchés d'Oaxaca et propose une variété de petits plats conçus pour être partagés - un concept qui rappelle les tapas mexicaines. Un incontournable est le "Pork Pibil Tacos", avec du porc mijoté lentement servi avec une salsa de habanero fruitée et des oignons marinés roses ; la combinaison d'épices et de fraîcheur est incomparable. Le "Buttermilk Chicken", du poulet frit croustillant avec une mayonnaise chipotle fumée, est également très apprécié, offrant un agréable coup de fouet. Pour les végétariens, il existe des options délicieuses comme les "Sweet Potato Taquitos", de petites tortillas roulées avec une garniture sucrée-épicée, accompagnées de guacamole et de graines grillées. La durabilité est au cœur de leurs préoccupations : de nombreux ingrédients proviennent de sources régionales, et le restaurant est fier d'être climatiquement neutre depuis 2016.

Wahaca Southbank nourriture et boissons

L'offre de boissons est tout aussi impressionnante et reflète l'esprit mexicain. Les margaritas, qu'elles soient classiques au citron vert ou en variantes fruitées comme l'hibiscus, sont très populaires et préparées fraîches. Pour ceux qui ne boivent pas d'alcool, il existe une sélection créative de cocktails sans alcool qui reçoivent également beaucoup d'attention. Ils se marient parfaitement avec des boissons mexicaines traditionnelles comme l'horchata ou une bière froide, qui complètent parfaitement les plats.

Atmosphère vivante à Londres

Le service est amical et attentionné, même si cela peut devenir un peu chaotique pendant les heures de pointe – surtout les week-ends ou par beau temps. Le restaurant fonctionne en partie sans réservations, ce qui signifie que des temps d'attente sont possibles, mais l'attente est rendue plus agréable grâce à la possibilité de déguster un verre au bar. "Wahaca Southbank" est adapté aux familles et dispose également d'un espace pour des groupes plus importants, ce qui le rend idéal pour des occasions conviviales.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd
SE1 8XX London

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche12:00 - 22:00
Lundi12:00 - 22:00
Mardi12:00 - 22:00
Mercredi12:00 - 22:00
Jeudi12:00 - 22:00
Vendredi12:00 - 22:00
Samedi12:00 - 22:00

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5114 Avis

Ryan Sleith
08.03.2025

Lovely spot, I would recommend taking someone here for a lovely night and a few drinks
Bhavin Visavadia
08.03.2025

Great to find a table prior to a concert Really friendly staff and very attentive Food was good Unrushed service
Neil Procter
07.03.2025

Friendly staff, prompt service, great food, what’s not to love!
Fabienne Severin
06.03.2025

Went with friends for dinner. The service was really quick and our waiter was lovely and patient with us despite it being absolutely packed. I would advise booking for dinner on a weekend rather than just turning up. Most of the food was delicious, I would thoroughly recommend their signature houmous and frijoles, along with the sweet potato bravas. Those were phenomenal. We also ordered the plantain tacos, which used to be my favourite years ago but they seem to have changed the recipe and they were really difficult to eat. We ended up having to leave them. Overall wonderful experience, though, with quick service as the dishes come out when they're ready, which makes for the perfect sharing experience among a table.
Suzie Bishop
04.03.2025

Went for a quick bite after work. Waitress was lovely but my god the wait for the food was bizarrely long. The first meal, for my friend, came out after 20 minutes, and then one of my plates came out 20 minutes later. I eventually had to ask a waitress where the hell the rest of my meal was and she said my order had been mixed up and the ticket went missing. She then brought it out and the plantain was stone cold and rubbery from having been sat waiting for service so long. 10 minutes later they accidentally sent out another plantain - clearly they were supposed to send me out the fresh one but the waitress brought me the cold one that had been sat out for ages. Chaotic and abysmal. I complained and got refunded for one plate but tbh it spoiled my evening :( the only consolation was that our server was very polite and my cocktail was quick and nice
Jessica Astle
03.03.2025

Had a lovely late lunch, served by Momo K, everything was great and the food was delicious thank you
ANGELA STAICO
02.03.2025

Tutto buonissimo, ottima atmosfera, e grazie mille alla gentilezza di Juan che è stato molto professionale e attento
Freya Redfearn
02.03.2025

Momo was a good waiter
Marco Sanavia
28.02.2025

Amazing drinks&food and lovely service. Thank you Momo!
Robyn Lawrence
28.02.2025

Momo was great 😊
Max Höth
28.02.2025

Amazing food and fast service
James Parker
28.02.2025

We had dinner at Wahaca Southbank with our two young girls, and Ruben could not have been more entertaining or attentive. He went above and beyond to make our experience special, from the excellent food service and cocktail recommendations to the custom-made non-alcoholic drink for our daughter—just so she could match “mummy and daddy.” The food was fantastic, and the service was truly top-tier. Thank you, Ruben, for making our evening so engaging and fun! Highly recommend!
Ruby Beau
28.02.2025

Great food, shout out to Momo K for being a fab waiter!
Stacey Bell
28.02.2025

We had an amazing meal here this week. Our first time visiting Wahaca and we weren’t disappointed. Bruna was fantastic at giving recommendations and guiding us through the menu. We loved everything we had!
F Doran
27.02.2025

Our waitor was fantastic
Vladyslav Rabyk
27.02.2025

We had an amazing dinner with my friends, great and fresh food. The staff were amazing, we were served by Sabi and Marcim. They were very helpful and friendly and we had great conversations with them. I wish there were more people like them, they genuinely brightened our evening!
Riley Bowen
27.02.2025

Sabi and Marcim were absolutely amazing service was amazing. The needs more people like them! He brightened our day and made the experience so enjoyable! Thank you
Megan Webber
27.02.2025

We were served by Sabi and Marcim and they were absolutely amazing! The food was spectacular, we couldn’t have asked for more! Atmosphere was brilliant- we had lovely conversations with the waiters and they were very speedy and attentive with the food. Highly reccomend to anyone who loves amazing Mexican food- you will not be disappointed. Plus amazing location ❤️
Michele Monks
26.02.2025

Laura was brillant. Lots of great advice and wonderful dishes
Rachel Welsh
26.02.2025

Momo was so helpful and friendly. we’ll be back!
Danny Turner
26.02.2025

Great venue and great food.
Rashmeen Asmat
25.02.2025

The glasses and plates were dirty
Sian Dowson
25.02.2025

Great tasty food, and a fantastic Margarita!
Anthony Skerritt
23.02.2025

Our service was Sabi, he was extremely friendly and helpful, sat down with us when taking the order. I greatly enjoyed my time here thanks to him.
Robert Hewitt
23.02.2025

Wahaca Southbank - lovely smiley staff, nice food in a nice space with a river view. What is not to like.

 

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