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Wahaca Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Wahaca Edinburgh

4.6
4.6
17 Reviews
£25 and under
Mexican
16 S St Andrew St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2AU

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Wahaca's Edinburgh, our home in Scotland, on South St Andrew Street, close to St Andrew’s Square and Edinburgh's buzzing city centre. Whether you’re taking a break from sightseeing, warming up on a chilly day or meeting friends for a catch up over tacos and margaritas, our Edinburgh restaurant is a great spot with its warm, Mexican welcome.

Additional information

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

What 17 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Edinburgh delights with "wonderful ambience," offering a "unique and yet authentic" Mexican chic experience. Guests praise its "excellent" service and "delicious" food, though some mention small portions. Highlights include "amazing" staff, fresh flavors, and impressive drinks. A top choice for Mexican cuisine lovers seeking vibrant dining.

17 Reviews
  1. alison

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. I have an allergy and staff went out of their way to make sure i was reassured they were aware of this and that the kitchen was sanitised before making my meal. Service was very fast and food was good. Drink were really nice. Great anniversary meal

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  2. Denell VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed everything we ordered! As a family of four, it was the perfect lunch. Recommend!

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  3. Bruce

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience of the restaurant was wonderful… unique and yet authentic and very Mexican chic. The service was excellent - kind, professional and polite wait staff. The food was without fault - delicious and flavourful - each mouthful an experience to be remembered.

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  4. Jade

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and generous portion of meat in tacos. Food came quickly and waitress was very helpful. We enjoyed our time here

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The host and waitress were friendly. We were seated immediately. The food was good but the portions are small for the price and the food was delivered haphazardly. I was done with my food before my fellow diners received their meal. I would not return.

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  6. Monique

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious. Had the set menu. Highly recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Finn

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alessio was amazing as ever and the kitchen staff are amazing

    1 person found this helpful

  8. L

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing. So friendly and attentive and not intrusive. Was out for friends birthday and it was fab. Noise level makes it hard to hear sometimes due to acoustics in room but that didn’t spoil our evening

    1 person found this helpful

  9. STUART

    Glasgow1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First time at Wahaca - food was fine but it all came very quickly and wasn't as hot as we would have liked. Whole meal felt rushed - we prefer a more relaxed dining style. Service staff were nice and generally the place felt clean. Reasonable value - bill came to £65 for 2, not bad but the optional service charge already added is always pushy. Would we return ? - possibly for lunch service when the place wasn't Saturday evening busy.

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  10. Ailsa

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, and knowledgeable waiting staff (Marta).

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Wahaca Edinburgh does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Wahaca Edinburgh is rated 4.6 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Wahaca Edinburgh

16 S St Andrew St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2AU

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 12:00–22:00
  • 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, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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