Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 28 and Version 12 of Mestizo, NW1 3EL

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Mexican restaurant and tequila bar near [[Euston Station]].	Mexican restaurant (with a tequila bar downstairs), near [[Euston Station]].
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The building is not much to look at, and Hampstead Road hardly provides an attractive location, but inside this is a well-appointed square room, with a bar and service area at the back, and nicely laid out, some smaller tables near the front and the windows, with larger tables towards the back.	The building is not much to look at, and Hampstead Rd hardly provides an attractive location, but inside this is a well-appointed square room, with a bar and service area at the back, and nicely laid out, some smaller tables near the front and the windows, with larger tables towards the back. At 5:30pm on a Saturday it is very quiet, but fills up quickly, meaning reservations would probably be necessary in the evening. When [[Ewan]] visited, we had trouble getting through on the phone line but showed up in person and were able to get a table until 8pm, which suited us fine.
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The menu is divided into the 'antojitos' (small dishes, like tapas), 'los tacos' (two corn tortillas with a range of fillings), and main dishes. All tables are provided on arrival with small bowls of crispy tortilla chips and a selection of dipping sauces <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48102839816/ photo]</small>.	The menu is divided into the 'antojitos' (small dishes, like tapas) and 'los tacos' (two corn tortillas with a range of fillings) on the first page, then main dishes on the following pages. [[Ewan]] and friend shared a couple of antojitos and a couple of the tacos, and found this suitably filling.
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We've visited several times now, most recently in June 2019. When [[Ewan]] and [[Kerry]] visited on a Saturday evening in January 2010, we had trouble getting through on the phone line but showed up in person and were able to get a table until 8pm, which suited us fine. It was very quiet at 5:30pm, but filled up quickly, meaning reservations would probably be necessary in the evening. On a return visit in May 2012, [[Ewan]] and friends were able to get a table for five on a Friday evening (though it was relatively early). On a Monday lunchtime in June 2019, [[Kake]] and friend had booked online but could have got away without it, as aside from one large group on a table toward the back, there were only three other customers at 12:30pm. Peaceful music was playing on this latter visit, not too loud.	All tables come with small bowls of crispy tortilla chips and a spicy dipping sauce on arrival. Our order of guacamole (£5.50) was a large plate loaded with more of the tortilla chips and a very tasty freshly-made avocado dip in the middle. The tamales of 'pollo con mole' (£5.40) were also lovely, wrapped up in corn husks and steamed, producing a spongy, tasty snack. Tacos were also excellent, with the filling laid neatly over the two tortillas, and a side of salsa on each plate.
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In January 2010, [[Ewan]] and [[Kerry]] shared a couple of antojitos and a couple of the tacos, and found this suitably filling. Guacamole (£5.50) was a large plate loaded with tortilla chips and a very tasty freshly-made avocado dip in the middle. The tamales of 'pollo con mole' (£5.40) were also lovely, wrapped up in corn husks and steamed, producing a spongy, tasty snack. Tacos were also excellent, with the filling laid neatly over the two tortillas, and a side of salsa on each plate.	To drink we shared a two-pint jug of the house margarita (£26), nicely frozen and certainly not disappointing. The dessert menu is far more basic, but my friend's flan received high praise, while [[Ewan]] had a crispy pancake-like dessert drizzled with sugar syrup, which was simple but satisfying.
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To drink we shared a two-pint jug of the house margarita (£26), nicely frozen and certainly not disappointing. The dessert menu was far more basic, but [[Kerry]]'s flan received high praise, while [[Ewan]] had a crispy pancake-like dessert drizzled with sugar syrup, which was simple but satisfying.	[http://flickr.com/people/allolex/ Damon] says: Mestizo offers very good quality, authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price. It's the best I've had in London so far. They also have good margaritas.
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In May 2012, [[Ewan]]'s molcajete Mestizo <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/7266858650/ photo]</small> was certainly hot in both senses (the volcanic stone bowl retained heat very well) and served with tortillas, just enough to finish off the whole thing between two of us. A frozen margarita was still good quality and satisfying. In June 2019, [[Kake]]'s roasted vegetable quesadilla (£6.50 on the lunch menu) <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48102839621/ photo]</small> was pretty good; the vegetables were only lightly roasted and retained a good amount of bite, which worked well. The tortilla was fine but nothing special. I liked that they hadn't gone overboard on the cheese, and the guacamole on the side (75p extra) was quite refreshing due to being heavy on the chopped tomato. Special diets are well catered for, with vegan, nut-free, lactose-free, and wheat/gluten-free menus all available (though you have to ask for them). When [[itsbruce]] visited in May 2012 with a party of vegetarians and vegans, they all loved the food. [[Kake]] and friend also ordered from the vegan menu in August 2013, and found it all quite tasty. [[itsbruce]] found the service a bit random on a May 2012 visit, with drinks misplaced or forgotten, and some people having very long waits for their food. [[Allolex]]'s verdict: Mestizo offers very good quality, authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price. It's the best I've had in London so far. They also have good margaritas.
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Accessibility: Very small step (more of a ridge) to get in, and there's an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
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* Photos of the menu as of June 2019: [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48102952877/ lunch], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48102892213/ main page 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48102839961/ main page 2] * [https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/mestizo Time Out review] * [https://www.chowhound.com/post/mexican-food-london-453453?commentId=3061826 Chowhound thread] * [https://www.chowhound.com/post/2-mexican-places-mestizo-el-panzon-brixton-village-london-839562 Another Chowhound thread] * [http://www.tehbus.com/2012/07/mini-bites-mestizo.html A Rather Unusual Chinaman review] * [http://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2011/03/mestizo-euston.html Cheese And Biscuits review] * [http://londonethniceating.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/mestizo-yes-there-are-good-mexican.html Ethnic Eating In London review] * [http://halalfoodguy.co.uk/mestizo/ Halal Food Guy review] * [https://owlfish.livejournal.com/834329.html Owlfish's review] * [https://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/sunday-brunch-at-mestizo/ Tamarind And Thyme review] * [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/mestizo-london Yelp comments]	* Damon's Flickr photos: [http://flickr.com/photos/allolex/403695889/ ceviche], [http://flickr.com/photos/allolex/404818507/ chile relleno], [http://flickr.com/photos/allolex/404818504/ tacos], [http://flickr.com/photos/allolex/859743222/ flan] * [http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/reviews/10902.html Time Out review] * [http://www.london-eating.co.uk/5945.htm London Eating comments] * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/104455 Qype comments] * [http://www.chowhound.com/topics/453453#3061826 Chowhound thread] * [http://owlfish.livejournal.com/834329.html owlfish's review] * [http://londonrestaurant.blog.co.uk/2008/07/20/mestizo-euston-nw1-3el-020-7387-4476035 Eating Out In The Capital review] * [http://www.biggestjim.com/RestaurantBlog/20790CEC-986A-401C-BE3A-2D40666ACA77.html Biggest Jim's review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]] and friend, June 2019. Opening hours taken from the Mestizo website, July 2019.</div>	<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and friend, 16 January 2010. Opening hours taken from website, January 2010.</div>
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Mexican restaurant (with a tequila bar downstairs), near Euston Station.

The building is not much to look at, and Hampstead Rd hardly provides an attractive location, but inside this is a well-appointed square room, with a bar and service area at the back, and nicely laid out, some smaller tables near the front and the windows, with larger tables towards the back. At 5:30pm on a Saturday it is very quiet, but fills up quickly, meaning reservations would probably be necessary in the evening. When Ewan visited, we had trouble getting through on the phone line but showed up in person and were able to get a table until 8pm, which suited us fine.

The menu is divided into the 'antojitos' (small dishes, like tapas) and 'los tacos' (two corn tortillas with a range of fillings) on the first page, then main dishes on the following pages. Ewan and friend shared a couple of antojitos and a couple of the tacos, and found this suitably filling.

All tables come with small bowls of crispy tortilla chips and a spicy dipping sauce on arrival. Our order of guacamole (£5.50) was a large plate loaded with more of the tortilla chips and a very tasty freshly-made avocado dip in the middle. The tamales of 'pollo con mole' (£5.40) were also lovely, wrapped up in corn husks and steamed, producing a spongy, tasty snack. Tacos were also excellent, with the filling laid neatly over the two tortillas, and a side of salsa on each plate.

To drink we shared a two-pint jug of the house margarita (£26), nicely frozen and certainly not disappointing. The dessert menu is far more basic, but my friend's flan received high praise, while Ewan had a crispy pancake-like dessert drizzled with sugar syrup, which was simple but satisfying.

Damon says: Mestizo offers very good quality, authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price. It's the best I've had in London so far. They also have good margaritas.

poooook says: They have a very large selection of tequila! Thursdays are 'Jueves Mexicano' (Mexican Thursdays) in their downstairs room (they describe it as "a club lounge") so are expected to be busy.

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