Wahaca Islington Menu
Welcome to Wahaca Islington, your gateway to vibrant Mexican flavors right in the heart of London. Located at 68-69 Upper St, this lively eatery promises an authentic dining experience. The menu features a mouthwatering selection of quesadillas, including the delectable Allioli Mushroom Club and the indulgent Grilled Chorizo Quesadilla. Each dish bursts with fresh ingredients and rich flavors, ensuring every bite is a delight.
Don’t miss their enticing platitos, like the Sweet Potato & Feta Taquito or Crispy Cauliflower Bites, perfect for sharing. And for dessert, the Churros with rich chocolate sauce are simply irresistible.
The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff enhance the experience, making Wahaca a must-visit for food enthusiasts. With its commitment to quality and vibrant ambiance, Wahaca Islington prepares to capture your heart and palate alike.
Tacos
Beef Gringa Tacos
Slow-cooked British grass-fed beef with grilled cheese and salsa fresca, in two tacos
Free Range Pork Pibil Tacos
Slow-cooked in citrus and spices, with pink pickled onions, in two soft corn tortillas
Grilled Chicken & Avocado Tacos
With ancho rub and green tomatillo salsa
Grilled 'Halloumi Al Pastor' Tacos
With British halloumi style cheese, tomatillo and pineapple salsas and dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas
Ancho Mushroom Tacos
With jalapeÃo mayo, beetroot crisps and dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas
Vegan Ancho Mushroom Tacos
With tomatillo salsa, beetroot crisps & dressed slaw, in two soft corn tortillas
Plantain Tacos
With hibiscus, crema and crumbled feta, in two soft corn tortillas
Vegan Plantain Tacos
In two corn tortillas, with hibiscus, black beans & dressed slaw
Buttermilk Chicken Tacos
With pink pickled onions and spiced mayo, in two soft flour tortillas
Sustainable Battered Fish Tacos
MSC certified pollock, with dressed slaw, chipotle mayo and pickled cucumber, in two soft flour tortillas
Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
Freshly made every day with avocados, lime and coriander
Smoky Sonoran Hummus
A Mexican hummus, made with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, guajillo and herbs, drizzled with chilli oil. Sustainable and delicious.
Trio of Fresh Salsas
For added bursts of flavour with your street food. Tomatillo - mild with citrusy green apple. Chipotle - smoky tomato with medium spice. Habanero - fresh, fruity and fiery.
Nibbles
Quesadillas
Grilled Chicken Club Quesadilla
With avocado, lettuce, melted cheese and chipotle mayo
Grilled Chorizo Quesadilla
Brindisa chorizo, caramelised red onion and cheese
Black Bean & Three Cheeses Quesadilla
With smoky beans and avocado leaf
Allioli Mushroom Club Quesadilla
With melted cheese, lettuce and jalapeño mayo
Vegan Mushroom Club Quesadilla
With lettuce, melted Violife vegan cheese and tomatillo salsa
Sweet Potato & Feta Taquito
With caramelised onion, salsas and chipotle mayo in a crisp blue corn tortilla
Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Crispy buttermilk-battered florets, with roast jalapeÃo allioli
Zesty Bean & Feta Tostadas
Chickpeas, borlotti beans and organic peas with fresh tomato salsa
Beet Tartare Tostadas
Riverford Organic beetroot, salsa macha, fresh horseradish and avocado cream
Platitos
Chef's Specialities
Roast Riverford Organic Squash
With cashew nut and fresh herb mole and salsa macha
Grilled Whole Achiote Seabass
Whole filleted fish with charred pineapple salsa and nutty salsa macha. Served with rice and tortillas. Share between 2 or more
Smoky Caramelised Pork Belly
With tamarind sauce and crispy leeks
Rainbow Bowl with Sweet Potato & Tenderstem Broccoli
A wholesome bowl with sweet potato and tenderstem broccoli, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions
Rainbow Bowl with Pork Pibil
A wholesome bowl with pork pibil, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions
Rainbow Bowl with Grilled Chicken
A wholesome bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, green rice, slaw, guacamole, salsa and pink pickled onions
Bowls
Burritos
Free Range Chicken Burrito
With ancho rub, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips
Free Range Pork Pibil Burrito
With pink pickled onions, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips
Ancho Mushroom Burrito
With smoky caramelised garlic mojo de ajo, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips
Slow-Cooked Beef Burrito
With chipotle, ancho, herbs and spices, black beans, rice, cheese, salsas, and slaw. Topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips
Sweet Potato Bravas
Crispy sweet potatoes, served with jalapeño allioli and smoky hibiscus dip
Grilled Tenderstem Broccoli
Tossed in garlic herb oil, with toasted nuts and seeds
Crispy Sweet Potato
Crispy fried chunks tossed in smoky caramelised garlic mojo de ajo
Frijoles Crema
Creamy black beans served with crumbled cheese and crema
Frijoles Chorizo
Creamy black beans served with Mexican-style chorizo
Avocado & Cos Salad
With mixed beans and herbs, sprinkled with toasted nuts and seeds
Sides
Desserts
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Crisp Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce
Churros with Dulce de Leche Caramel
Crisp Mexican doughnuts with dulce de leche caramel
Chocolate & Pecan Brownie
With salted caramel ice cream and dulce de leche sauce
Ice Cream Sundae
Chocolate, salted caramel and vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, brownie and honeycomb chunks
Tres Leches Tiramisu
Cream, espresso, and Cazcabel coffee liqueur soaked sponge, topped with whipped cream
Classic Margarita
Our all-time favourite. Freshly shaken 100% agave tequila, lime and agave syrup. Enjoy on the rocks or straight up.
Picante Margarita
For chilli aficionados. Reposado tequila, shaken with fresh chilli, coriander, and lime. Enjoy on the rocks or straight up.
Passion Fruit Margarita
The classic but shaken with a burst of tropical passion fruit
Margaritas
Cocktails
Mojito
A refreshing, tall medley of white rum, mint, lime and apple
Passion Fruit & Vanilla Martini
Tantalisingly tropical and indulgent with passion fruit and vanilla vodka
Gin Sauco
Portobello Road gin, paired with prosecco and floral elderflower
Basil Mezcalita
Smoky, complex Quiquiriqui Matatlan mezcal, basil, lime and agave
Wahaca Colada
Our twist on the classic, with pineapple, rum and a splash of coconut
Paloma
A zesty Mexican favourite with tequila, pink grapefruit, topped with soda
Mexpresso Martini
Vodka shaken with Mexican Kahlúa and a shot of freshly brewed espresso
Acapulco Spritz
A twist on the infamous Aperol spritz, with prosecco, grapefruit and a splash of 100% pure agave tequila
Pineapple Mezcal Sour
Tangy and sweet pineapple shaken with smoky mezcal and aquafaba for a rich, silky texture
Mezcal Negroni
Campari and red vermouth balanced with sweet smoky mezcal
Passion Fruit & Pineapple Picante
Fiery and fruity. Shaken with fresh chilli and coriander. Served straight up
Blackberry Sour
Shaken with hibiscus, basil, avocado leaf and rosemary. Sharp and luxuriously velvety. Served straight up
Pentire Margarita
Pentire Adrift non-alc spirit, lime, agave, jalapeño
Passion Fruit & Hibiscus Cooler
A refreshing, long drink with strawberry and fresh mint
Virgin Mojito
Fresh lime and mint muddled with apple juice. Served tall
Mock Colada
If you like piña coladas... Pineapple and coconut, without the rum