Wahaca Cardiff

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

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   Chloe

   Lancashire6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful food and excellent service. We had the feast meal for two which was a great way to try lots of dishes.
   

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   Natalie

   South Wales1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been to Wahaca as a family a few times before and have always been very happy with the food and service. However today we had lunch with our 8 year old twins and the fish fingers that were served to my daughter were very undercooked and almost completely raw in the middle. The waiter was extremely apologetic and we were given a replacement meal free of charge and the original meal taken off the menu. However, it did unfortunately taint our eating experience and I was concerned that my daughter had already eaten raw fish finger. A real shame as the rest of the food was very good. The temperature in the restaurant was a little cold and some of the food took a while to come out. I would be a bit hesitant to return anytime soon.
   

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   Rhian

   South Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food, lovely service from Gavin. 100% will be back!
   

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   Clare

   Bath3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely meal as ever in Cardiff same menu but all our favourites
   

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   Jennifer

   Warwickshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 10 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, the food was exceptional. First time we had been to Wahaca Cardiff and we couldn’t fault it. Friendly staff. Great decor. Pity the lift was out of order as my husband has trouble with stairs and the toilets were on top floor. I’m sure that will be put right soon though.
   

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   Anne

   South Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 6 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely meal! We were mixed group of 10 that included meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans all catered for splendidly ( own menus for vegetarians and vegans- other restaurants take note!). Service was friendly, accommodating, efficient and speedy. Food was delicious What's not to like!
   

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   Daniel

   Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food, great service. Staff very knowledgable about the menu.
   

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   Pranav

   Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 3 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Great cocktails & service, mixed results on the food Went with my partner for the vegetarian sharing menu. Service was excellent—friendly, fast, and recommendations felt considered. Drinks arrived quickly and were definitely a highlight. That said, the food was a bit hit and miss. The griddled cactus tacos and halloumi al pastor were genuinely delicious—well-seasoned, great texture, and clearly the most thought-through plates. We’d happily order those again - 7.5/10 The rest felt underpowered. The sweet potato taquito was fine but forgettable—mashed sweet potato in a shell. The beet tartare didn’t work for us: too much beet, bland avocado, and no acidity to cut through. Crispy cauliflower was well-cooked but relied a lot on the sauce for flavour. Black bean quesadilla was safe but generic, and the salad, though nicely dressed, made little sense arriving last—it felt like a side, not a dish in its own right - 6/10 Cocktails were excellent: the Picante Margarita was punchy and vibrant, and the Basil Mezcalita was smoky and refreshing - 8/10. Glad we tried the sharing menu, but next time we’d skip it and just order the dishes we actually enjoyed.
   

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   Sarah

   New York City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As Wahacas go this didn’t disappoint. Excellent service, tasty food and a very refreshing margarita.
   

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    MARIA

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was amazing. Service was quick. All the staff were lovely especially Michel our waiter. He was so happy andxreally helpful.
    

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