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Wahaca Waterloo, London, Greater London

Wahaca Waterloo

4.2
4.2
11 Reviews
£25 and under
Mexican
119 Waterloo Rd, London, Greater London SE1 8UL

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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.

Right opposite the Old Vic Theatre and a few steps from Waterloo station, Wahaca Waterloo is a great spot for a meal before or after a show, or to settle in for a night of tacos and margaritas after work.

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What 11 people are saying

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

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wahaca Waterloo offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely amazing service" and "excellent food." Guests appreciate its spacious, toddler-friendly setting and cheerful atmosphere. While most visits highlight swift, attentive service, some have noted occasional service inconsistencies. The tacos and margaritas receive particular praise, making it a great spot for pre-theatre dining.

11 Reviews
  1. Ebony

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service! We had a table of nine with children and the staff couldn’t do enough so lovely and accommodating. We definitely stayed longer than we should and for them it wasn’t a problem at all. Food and drinks were also top quality. We will 100% return. Thank you all at Wahaca Waterloo from table 70 x

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  2. Graham

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I had the main set menu to share and topped it up with some more dishes. The pork belly was superb.

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  3. Liam

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Swift, attentive service and excellent food!

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    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service as always! Tacos particularly great

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  5. Jude

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually go to south bank branch, which is very reliable, great value, good quality food and great service, particularly for pre theatre speed. First time at Waterloo branch. Not sure whether they had a staffing problem today, but service was much less slick than usual, and food not quite up to scratch.

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  6. Sally

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the food at Wahaca but had never been to the Waterloo restaurant. We were really impressed either way the staff, who were all friendly and genuinely welcoming. They were also very helpful and kind when we spilled a drink everywhere. The restaurant is spacious and toddler friendly - a great choice.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were abrupt. There's seems to be a strict time limit of 1hr 15 mins which they made very apparent when the server decided we had taken too long to order drinks because we were chatting. When we ordered drinks and nibbled (which were not cheap but tasty) without a main course the server again was visibly annoyed like they are on commission. All in all an uncomfortable and unwelcoming experience (and not very relaxed). I wont be back.

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  8. Tony

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, attentive and quick service - nice quiet table. Thank you.

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  9. Elena

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheerful place with friendly service and good food

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  10. susie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous margaritas, guacamole and corn chips, as always. Some delicious adventures, warmly attentive service. Perfect before a show at the Old Vic.

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FAQs

Wahaca Waterloo does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Wahaca Waterloo is rated 4.2 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. South West London
  5. Lambeth

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Wahaca Waterloo

119 Waterloo Rd, London, Greater London SE1 8UL

Additional information

  • Area
    Lambeth
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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