Catalina’s

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, central London, Catalina's offers authentic Mexican cuisine with Californian influences.

Whether you're into street tacos, nachos, margaritas or mocktails, Catalina's is bound to have something that you'll love. Homemade guacamole, salsa, nacho cheese, you name it, offers a deep, layered flavour profile that stays with you until you inevitably return. The majority of the menu is gluten-free and the vegetarian and vegan options can be found on their own separate menu - they are just as thought through as the meat dishes (the brisket and pork, by the way, have been BBQed on their very own charcoal grill for hours).

This small cozy restaurant has a charming interior with loads of little details keeping your eyes entertained. You can even find a picture of their head chef David's grandmother Catalina, who the restaurant was named after, on the wall! The tequila-based specialty cocktails were created specifically for the restaurant, and the classic Margarita is a customer (and staff) favourite. Non-alcoholic options are available with a lovingly made Mocktail list.

Their chef Rupal makes their own signature Muerte Hot Sauce and if you'd like to learn more, they frequently hold Hot Sauce 101 classes where you learn more about the history of chilis, the Scoville scale and your own palate; if you've never tried Ghost Pepper, Trinidad Scorpion or Carolina Reaper, Catalina's is a must (and. Catalina's is dog-friendly, though this is an understatement as they have a Doggie Dining menu - take your doggie with you and treat them to a 3-course meal designed by canine nutrition expert Talula Eats.