• Wahaca - Waterloo

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Serves meat, vegan options available. UK Mexican restaurant chain. Has separate vegan menu that offers several small dishes and a few mains. Example of the choices include the Mexican bowl, plantain tacos, sweet potato burrito, churros, and raspberry sorbet. Lots of gluten-free options. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00.


18 Reviews

First Review by DanielDeakin

DavidEardley

Points +56

Vegan
07 Aug 2025

Some vegan options

Couple of decent vegan options
Attentive staff

JackieMaryla

Points +22

Vegan
17 Jun 2025

The best Mexican I’ve ever had

Delicious food and lovely staff members, it was so good we went twice in row.

Pros: Food tasted amazing, Good price, Lovely staff

Cons: More vegan options would be good

RealVeganYum

Points +254

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Incredible vegan options

Some of the best tacos I've had in ages 🌮

sophandseitan

Points +216

Vegan
06 Aug 2023

Perhaps not authentic but yummy. Just a shame about the service.

There’s a separate vegan menu that you have to ask for, but there’s lots on it! I shared the guac and chips with my family, then had the avocado and meat-free chicken, and ancho mushroom tacos. Definitely didn’t taste authentically Mexican but I enjoyed it, and would definitely order them again.

The service wasn’t good though. The man showing us to our table (who I later found out was the manager) was very nonchalant and could learn to greet with a smile. Our server was forgetful and slow. The whole place could do with a lick of paint and a good clean.

12.5% ‘discretionary’ service charge automatically added and can’t be removed when you pay using the QR code on the table (odd that you pay using a QR code but can’t order that way - somewhere with lots of small plates that come out as and when and needing to request extra tortilla chips seems like the perfect place to have QR ordering). So you have to wait forever for attention to ask for a bill without this service charge. Given that we didn’t think the service was worth a tip, we waited to have it removed.

Pros: Good value for money, Lots of vegan options

Cons: Poor service, Dirty and tired restaurant

madmadgrrl

Points +302

Vegan
09 Jul 2023

👍 Vegan Plantains & Churros!

Yum! Friendly service & full vegan menu. Margaritas too🍹

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-09

pateyrad

Points +64

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

Mexican delights

The decor is stunning as you approach the restaurant. There is a wide selection of vegan options and the carbon impact is clearly marked for each dish. The flavours are amazing and the waiting staff were so friendly and helpful. Our server Ora was so nice!
If you want fantastic food in a great atmosphere then get to this wahaca.

Pros: Lots of vegan and gluten free options , Great waiting staff (especially Ora), Fantastic flavours

Cons: Reasonably expensive

HattieJuleHodes

Points +23

Vegan
18 Nov 2022

Good Staple

As a Coloradan temporarily living abroad, I always miss good tacos. The options here are pretty tasty and semi-authentic. The guacamole is good, nothing crazy but some of the best I’ve had in London.
The “chicken” and guacamole taco has great flavor and so do the plantain and mushroom tacos when made vegan.
Items are clearly labeled and staff is accommodating.

Vegangirlclark

Points +112

Vegan
17 Sep 2022

Great service. Separate vegan menu.

The black bean and cheese quesadilla was super yummy. They just added a no meat chicken taco to the menu. They were also good. The guacamole was a great topping for these tacos. They even offer vegan desserts. I chose the chocolate ice cream. It was good but had a few ice chunks.

Pros: Separate vegan menu, Great service , Vegan dessert options

Cons: None

MichelleNaomi

Points +174

Vegan
28 Aug 2022

Good tacos

Had the plantain and mushroom tacos, which were probably not authentic but still pretty good. The plantain tacos were a bit too sweet for my taste, so if you’re not into that I would skip those. Service was really quick. All in all a good option for a quick bite.

Pros: Good tacos, Quick service

Cons: Loud atmosphere

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Points +30506

Vegan
05 Aug 2022

Wahaca - 3 Stars

Large location in Waterloo. The food was super average and definitely didn't taste like authentic Mexican food, which I wasn't expecting in Europe anyway. I've tried a few locations and have had similar lackluster experiences.

Lots of vegan options clearly marked on the menu.

* Guac and chips were fine.
* Tostada was not great.
* I would not order the corn on the cob again.
* The little bean and rice wrap with vegan cheese was great.

luigifumero

Points +119

Vegan
21 Dec 2019

Good selections from the vegan menu

Ask for the vegan menu. They have good options.

KarolineNForselius

Points +19

Vegetarian
21 Apr 2019

Fantastic place. Authentic food, reasonably priced and lovely atmosphere.

Love the place. Coming back next time

Pros: Vegetarian options

Cons: Pricy drinks

vibrantveganista

Points +270

Vegan
01 Nov 2018

Not enjoyable

Yes they have beans, yes they have avocados but the depth of flavour they were lacking. I didn't find it exceptionally good value either.

Veganbynicole

Points +29

Vegan
03 Jun 2018

Vegan options & carbon neutral

New to my latest visit, they now offer a vegan/vegetarian menu. It’s super easy to order with options ranging from starters, mains, little plates, sides & desserts.
Their food is Mexican inspired with lots of beans, avocado and vegetables used in their dishes.
Sustainability is huge for Wahaca. They use 100% biodegradable straws, the UKs first carbon neutral restaurant group and they recycle/compost food waste.

Pros: Good value for money , Good amount of vegan options , Soy milk available

Cons: Drinks menu could be labelled, Food arrives separate times , Serves meat

RuthKaypee

Points +213

Vegan
25 Mar 2018

plenty of choice

Separate vegan menu with several main courses and tapas options. Recommend sharing all the street food options between 2 people. Yum!!!

Smithsesque

Points +74

Vegan
08 Jan 2018

Better vegan menu than most chains

Nice range of vegan options and friendly staff. More choice on the special menu than I was expecting. Tasty sweet potato burrito. Horchata in the drinks menu mentioned it was dairy free (rice/almond milk). Yum!

VeganityFoods

Points +35

Vegan
25 Dec 2017

fantastic mexican veggie streetfood!

Amzing veggie options! Sooo good 🌽🥑🌮🍽🍠🌶🌮🌮🍅

DanielDeakin

Points +58

Vegan
04 Dec 2017

Great vegan options including seasonal specials

Great burritos and amazing broccoli! Will definitely be visiting again.




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