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Wahaca Southbank, London, Greater London

Wahaca Southbank

4.3 (22)
£25 and under
Mexican
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London SE1 8XX

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.

Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.

Our iconic Southbank restaurant is housed in eight recycled shipping containers, sitting alongside the Southbank Centre and overlooking the Thames. With outdoor terraces and river views, it’s the home of tacos and margaritas overlooking the river.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 22 people are saying

Wahaca Southbank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Southbank delights with "great food and great drinks," especially the raspberry margarita. The restaurant boasts "fantastic food" with vegetarian and vegan options, and "wonderful service" against a backdrop of stunning Thames views. The lively atmosphere and attentive staff create an inviting dining experience, making it a "highly recommended" spot for Mexican cuisine lovers.
23 Reviews
  1. Alex

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was brilliant, but the service was not on par

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  2. Nicky

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Large booth style table for 5 was offered in the corner but the downside was that we were directly under the speaker and then couldn't talk properly. Service was fast to start but we waited far too long for dessert. The table water bottle had seen better days and had some dirt in the bottom. Too much ice in the drinks, you get less cocktail for the money and they are not cheap at £15.95 each. The Wahaca for One was a good lunch order for £15.95 with a choice of two tacos plus nachos and dips. One of our party ordered the chicken taco and got beef instead. The toilets were untidy with discarded tissues and water spills. Overall we like Wahaca for the location and the food but some aspects could be better considering the prices.

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  3. Radhika

    Kent1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately the only part we enjoyed was the nachos. Service was poor, waiter was rude and overall food taste wasn't great. The drinks were mostly ice in our glasses and watered down. Hardly any drink. Overall would not recommend clming here.

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  4. Samantha

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely evening with friends at Wahaca, as it was a sunny day we sat outside, having a view of the River Thames topped it for us. Food is nice with lots of options, you won't overeat as the portions are just right. Staff are friendly and there's a good vibe in the restaurant. It's also a perfect spot if you want a pre-theatre bite to eat. There are stairs to get to the restaurant so it's not accessible for everyone sadly. I do definitely recommend visiting.

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  5. Emma VIP

    Birmingham36 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 15 mins even tho I had a reservation. waited 15 mins to be served before I gave up and left. Staff (when present) were very nice but it was just chaos

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  6. Fiona

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Amazing advice given by our waiter to help us navigate the menu. Really warm and approachable.

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  7. James

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is consistently delicious. Margaritas both alcoholic & alcohol free are the best ever. Had a great bunker table for a family of 6 celebrating a birthday. The service was fast and appropriately attentive. Noise level was high on our visit as lots of families with young children & babies.
    Wahaca SouthbankResponded on 23 April 2025
    Hey James, Appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the margs!! Best, Mahid

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  8. Holly

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great drinks! Raspberry margarita was amazing
    Wahaca SouthbankResponded on 23 April 2025
    Hey Holly, Thank you for the feedback! Yes Raspberry Margs is one of our faves! Best, Mahid

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  9. Alex

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food (so many good vegetarian and vegan options) and wonderful service, with great views of the Thames. Highly recommended. The vegan churros were a highlight! Thanks for a great meal.
    Wahaca SouthbankResponded on 19 April 2025
    Hi Alex, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you loved the food and had a great time with the views and service. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon! All the best, The Southbank Team

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  10. Isabelle

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a selection of delicious tacos: beef, chicken & avocado and halloumi. All were outstanding. The passion fruit margarita was perfectly made. Our waiter Chris was helpful yet discreet. We sat outside in the sunshine for the first time this year and the whole experience was fabulous.
    Wahaca SouthbankResponded on 19 April 2025
    Hi Isabelle, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tacos, margaritas, and sunshine — sounds like a perfect day. We’ll make sure to pass your kind words on to Chris too! We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Warm wishes, The Southbank Team 🌮☀️🍹

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Wahaca Southbank is rated 4.3 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Lambeth

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2 people
19:00
Booked 93 times today
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Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London SE1 8XX

Additional information

  • Area
    Lambeth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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