Tacos Padre

Tacos Padre is a Mexican taqueria and restaurant on Shoreditch High Street, bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of Mexican street food to East London in a lively, colourful setting. Part of the growing wave of genuinely authentic Mexican restaurants in London, Tacos Padre focuses on traditional taco preparations alongside margaritas, aguas frescas and an extensive tequila and mezcal selection.

The menu features corn tortilla tacos with a rotating selection of fillings including slow-braised brisket, crispy fish, al pastor pork, black bean and cheese (vegetarian), and seasonal specials inspired by the diverse regional cuisines of Mexico. Tortillas are freshly pressed and cooked to order. Nachos, guacamole, elotes, queso fundido and churros with chocolate sauce complete the picture. A fun, informal restaurant equally suited to a quick lunch, a casual dinner or a late-night drinking session with excellent cocktails. Open daily.