La Bodega Negra in City of London, Westminster

The food was very good. Service was a complete disgrace. Would not recommend unless you are very drunk, it is clearly not a place to go for a nice and fun dinner.

Awful place. Awful entrance. Rude staff A friend booked this place. It was awful to find. She had to send me a photo. When I realised it was a sex shop sex show entrance I was really unhappy and didn’t want to go in. There’s no indication it’s a restaurant. It’s a cheap and tacky entrance to a restaurant. Definitely not somewhere to take someone you like. I reluctantly went in and the receptionist was blank and uncommunicative. I said I didn’t like the entrance to the restaurant. On going downstairs, the waiter was rude to me and suggested I have a tequila to cheer up. So I left. The toilets are so dark and it’s hard to tell male from female and the music is so loud down there it didn’t feel safe at all. Overall not a great place and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone unless I really disliked them. I don’t know how long this place will be around.

The food portions compared to the price can be better. Some plates some small for what I was hoping for. Other than that you wouldn't care how much to spend on food if you're coming here.

Top quality food in a bustling underground room styled as an old cellar. Attentive staff. Each dish we had was full of flavour and arrived "Tapas Style" Good choice of cocktails as well. Of course the entrance to the restaurant is the "surprise part"

Great little find. Excellent food and service, will definitely visit again.

Outstanding. This might be some of the best food I’ve eaten. I cannot recommend this place enough. Staff were friendly and attentive. Met the Chef and had to congratulate him and his brigade. Food was great, good portions, beautiful flavour, wicked awesome! Cocktails were just as good and the coffee was on point which is so rare. Prices are what I would expect in deep Soho. I’d pay more. I will be back again and again. Tacos, quesadillas, slow cooked lamb, corn on the cob were out of this world. Well done team and thank you Chef! Surprise burlesque show is worth a mention. Happy customer, easy 5 stars.

Unfortunately overpriced and subpar food, in a very loud environment.

Innovative Mexican cuisine. Friendly and efficient service. Interesting cocktail menu and long list of tequilas and mezcal. Ceviche was excellent but a small portion. Guacamole was scintillating. Asperagus was generous but the green mole would be even better with a bit of lemon or Herby accent. Brilliant tacos, the right size to scoff two or three. Revisited the kinky downstairs branch. Brilliant service. Fun cocktails. Mexican food without gorp! Tasty and fresh.

I was disappointed with the food when I went there for my birthday but this place doesn't disappoint if you want somewhere to go for some drinks and little boogie. The music is always great. Shame it is a little small so it does get crowded quickly but would still recommend for a mid-week dance off or weekend after dinner mini blow off

I had the worst experience celebrating my bday there when I had to ask 3 times for my own drink and multiple times to order food, which end up not arriving and I are one taco the whole evening. The restaurant was empty so I’m not sure why even. Never coming back.

The place to be Wonderful cocktails and atmosphere

Everything was excellent. The food was gorgeous, we tried the quesadilla, the chicken tacos and the roast chicken and we couldn't get enough! Highly recommending the spicy mango margarita.

always one of my favourite places well done always La Bodega Negra!

Fantastic location , food and service We surprised the family pretending we were going to a peep show Once downstairs they relaxed knowing it was a restaurant Nice chilled ambience nice table and seating Highly recommend the lamb Would definitely go again

Came for Cazeleons drag brunch, with a set menu. We were quite a large party of 8 so we already had adjusted expectations having been to a few bottomless brunches as a gang, and knowing that you can generally expect slightly slower service and small portions of food. When we were seated we were shown the menu and started making our choices- we were very shocked when the waitress told us that everything on the menu would be served - about 5 courses all in! The food itself was faultless- hot and staggered to allow us to graze. The Cevice was the standout dish but the tacos were also noteworthy. The Guac was to die for. We had bottomless margs which were flowing constantly with no delay or wait- a rarity for a bottomless brunch! The vibe and atmosphere were fabulous- the drag show and fire artist kept things entertaining but plenty of breaks allowed everyone to talk and catch up. They let us stay a little longer for extra drinks at the bar and we were given as fond a farewell as the welcome we recieved. Well worth the £65 a head which I think would have covered the food alone- but with a show and bottomless booze it feels like a complete steal.

It was mid but so expensive for what we got. The food was very disappointing - so average. There are chain places which are way better and so much cheaper. The service was good if a bit too attentive as in we were mid bite and they were taking our plates away. £90+ quid I’ll never see again I feel robbed.

Please don't go off the negative reviews - From the moment we entered to the moment we left we were greeted with such warmth and attentiveness. The service was impeccable. Having read some of the below reviews we were left a tad perturbed and anxious about our visit but all of this was quickly squashed with an amazing atmosphere for my 27th birthday meal. Food was lovely, although wished it was explained more as to what were small plates for sharing, starters or mains. The spicy mango marg is to die for. I even got to flog my boyfriend on exit 😈 thank you for a wonderful evening 🖤

From the outside, it doesn’t even look like a restaurant or bar. Inside, the drinks were spot on, and the atmosphere was even better—truly a hidden gem.

Damp and mouldy. They tried to cover it with insense but we couldn't stand being there any longer after our dinner. Also had to sned a meal back because if was ridiculously salty. Overall very expensive and did not live up to expectations or £££

The food was really enjoyable - special shoutout to the steak, the drinks were good and the service was lovely. They play really great music inside and set a really sexy vibe. I had such a great time here!

It was very good Mexican food Now it’s come to zero quality of foods, taste , etc

The simple disappointing fact is that the food served here is overpriced for the portion size even when considering it's location, and isn't particularly high quality or refined. All the dishes served to us were low end masquerading as higher end because of the decor and aurora the restaurant creates. I can see it being good for groups that want mostly drinks and to talk, but as far as dates or smaller groups go, it will be very difficult to hear over the noise which rattles round the cellar walls. The waiting staff were a little overly attentive, without being friendly which creates an unpleasant atmosphere or interruption throughout.

Great food. Iberico pork was so good. Cocktails even better. Highly recommend

Really lovely food, got the booking wrong for a large party on my Part and they still accommodated! Amazing thank you will come back

Don't let the outside throw you off. This place has a great atmosphere and amazing staff. The catalan gentleman and Debbie made it a very fun and interesting environment (highlight of the night). The food was also really good and allergen friendly, thanks to the amazing kitchen. I do plan on coming back . The place does have 2 entrances, so make sure you are at the correct one.

Terrible service from the beginning, we were exploring the area and stumbled upon this restaurant and wanted to check it out, they didn’t let us in, the people at the door were very rude it put us off and we decided not to have dinner there even though the menu sounds good the people were rude, really upset as this would’ve been a nice experience if it weren’t for that treatment…

Good experience and atmosphere, the food was great and the staff friendly. A bit too pricey for the quality of the food though.

I don’t really understand why this place has an over 4 rating. I live in central London and it’s clear that this place is an absolute tourist trap. We went for a preset dinner for a big group of us. It was reasonably expensive (£40-£60 per person). And so I couldn’t quite believe when the tiny portions came to the table. The bar (that we walked up to and waited at to get drinks) even added a £5 service charge for a bottle of wine. The staff weren’t particularly attentive or positive, but that didn’t stop the 15% service charge being slapped on our bill too. It’s disappointing because there were moments of good food e.g soft shell crab tacos, but it was so overshadowed by stale tortilla chips and ridiculous prices.

They got our order wrong and gave a vegetarian a chicken dish. They spilt water all over one of the diners. Despite all of this they tried to add on service charge. Would not recommend.

Best spicy margs in London and because of the unassuming entrance, it's safe from the soho tourists. Music is always on point too

What a place!! My husband was so confused. I surprised him. Great music. Loud but excellent speakers so you can hear conversations.

Just wow! What an incredible place. Cool speakeasy vibe and great atmosphere. The food was phenomenal - authentic and delicious - and great service from lovely staff. The cocktails are a must!

This is great fun, from entering what looks like a sex shop to having a fab waiter and eating amazing food, fantastic Margaritas and a great range of Tequila, the tacos are stunning and the Prawn and lobster tamales was amazing … definitely worth a visit

Had a dinner here which was very nice, the service was good and the food was very tasty. The portions were small for the price point and with a 15% service charge that came to £22 the dinner was expensive for a few small Mexican dishes.

Made my sisters night, said she loved the place.. Wasn't sure about the food going in, came out really looking forward to coming back!! Thank you!

Really cool vibes, you need to go through a speakeasy style entrance to get in (its the adult video shopfront). Great fresh food and drinks. Music is really quite loud, making conversation with anyone really difficult. Staff are kind and attentive.

Lovely atmosphere and a really cool vibe to the place. The food is super overpriced for what you get and the portions are so small. I ordered the steak which was £33 (apparently it is for 2 people) When it came out, it was tiny. I finished it myself. The steak was nothing special.....definitely not worth the money. My friends had tacos, which were a joke🤣 So small. They kick you off the table after 2 hours, plonking the bill down whilst we were still eating out desserts. Pretty rude to be honest especially after spending £300.

Good atmosphere, great service, average food. Only recommendable dish ish this lamb Barbacoa

Great place great food and brilliant service

We had couple of margaritas and tacos here at the bar. Margaritas were OK but the tacos were the real deal. They were one of the best I had.

Good food and a great vibe downstairs. Perfect for a girls night out!

An excellent restaurant with a great vibe, even though extremely busy it didn’t compromise the excellent service and attentive nature of our servers. To top it all off the food was fresh & full of flavour, so If you’re looking for a , quirky dining experience in London with an excellent vibe I would highly recommend!

A special restaurant in the basement vault of the building. Small, tasty dishes, a little expensive for the quantity, but very good. A large selection of tequila and mezcal and corresponding cocktails. Don't be afraid to enter, the front door suggests a strip club but it's really the restaurant. The service was very good, we were served very quickly and they were also flexible.

Boyfriend surprised me with a romantic birthday dinner at this divine restaurant. It’s hard to find good Mexican places but the food was fresh, well prepared and super tasty. We also enjoyed the general quirky vibe of the place. We recommend 5-6 plates (one or two larger main options) between two people if you’re hungry but want to leave room for dessert. The tequila selection is extensive… Good luck 😊

Absolutely blown away by a chance drop in for my husband's milestone birthday. Kostas and Wady made our multiple trips so welcoming and fun, as well as providing top tier drinks and food. Highly highly recommended.

Such a lovely date night spot. Would highly recommend the guacamole, fish tacos and lamb barbacoa. The lamb especially was so tender and melt in the mouth. There’s a lot of tequila based cocktails, so we let our server choose a few for us and they were fantastic.

The waitress with glasses and long nails was super rude. Never coming back here.

Food was lovely and nice portions. A place to have a drink and a little dance if you fancy. I would def come back. The staff was very friendly

Lovely vibe, amazing food, and friendly attentive staff. Only minor negative was the background noise was a tad too much for our older ears but it wouldn’t put us off coming back.

Absolutely love this little gem of a place in the heart of Soho. Great vibe and even better food and drinks. I definitely recommending this place to everyone!"

Food was good - would say portions are fairly generous for the price, especially in such a central location. Service was a little slow, but otherwise had a good experience.

Food & drinks were very nice & tasty. Unfortunately the main staff member who was looking after us was clueless. She was unhelpful with any questions we had. She forgot to process some of the items we wanted. It was just bad.

This has long been one of my favourite spots. Relaxed and friendly with superb food and cocktails. Perfect for tacos and a frozen margarita or two (get a jug) with friends.

Awesome tacos and killer margaritas.Love the theme—an homage to Soho’s origins. ℹ️”spanking” available for 3 euros🤣🤣

First time you visit you think you’re at the wrong place - but my favourite Tequila bar in London and the restaurant is pretty good too 😉

Please do not go here, service non-existent. Food style over substance and mediocre. Drinks were the only good part . No attempts to rectify

We visited as part of a group for a birthday recently, and the experience was fine - but that’s all it was. The restaurant itself is really fun - the outside is quirky, with all seating downstairs. The atmosphere is good, it’s a dark restaurant with a lot of candles which sets the mood nicely. The menu isn’t extensive but there’s plenty of choice. I do think it’s quite overpriced for what it is - nachos and guacamole to start was £10 and it wasn’t anything special. We had a variety of things as a table - tacos, quesadillas, lamb barbacoa, chicken, steak. Portions were quite small for the price in my opinion, but they were fine. The service wasn’t fantastic - we ordered wine which was served and then taken to be cooled, but we then weren’t offered any more and we had to get up and get our bottles ourselves! Food arrived all at different times, little explanation as to what food was arriving so we had to work out who’s was who. It’s definitely an “instagram” restaurant, with the interiors, but you pay a premium for it for sure!

Loved everything, the food was delicious, the staff amazing and the whole vibe was amazing. We had such a good evening, cheers team!!!!

Quick service, tasty food, spicy margaritas do I need to say anymore… I will lamb tacos 10/10. £1 tacos with Margaritas 10/10. Crispy squid 10/10.

Excellent atmosphere, wonderful service and great main dishes and small plates. The tacos are not the best but the ox cheek, seabass ceviche and cheesecake are all delicious. Excellent drinks menu too, the mezcal is 🔥🔥🔥

The place looks amazing, very good designar the entrance and downstairs. the people at the entrance super nice and polite but the bartenders needs some training on how to treat customers. Also the place is suuuuper expensive for what it is! The drinks are just Ok, nothing espectacular but the prices are in the sky. Not very good relation between quality and prices. Team of la Bodega Negra You should work more in this part of the bussines!

Went here for a last minute dinner with friends and couldn’t have had a better experience in terms of food and service. It was not too busy (which I liked for a Sunday). We were greeted by a very welcoming lady called Gunda who took us to the table and recommended dishes and answered to all our questions. Recommended!

The food was good but a bit pricey for Mexican. Didn’t appreciate being forced to pay a 15%service charge, we aren’t in the U.S

The food was small portions relative to the price but was delicious

Fun atmosphere and good food. Will go again

Quirky underground bar/restaurant with Mexican food. The lamb barbacoa was lovely but definitely not enough wraps with it. The drinks were alright, not the best margarita I've had and the price of the food is expensive but it's a cool place to sit and eat

Great vibe, average food. Great ambience, super friendly staff and great cocktails. The food was unfortunately a bit disappointing- not very fresh or authentic mexican

A hidden bar behind a strip club shopfront

Not great food at all. Would not recommend going here for dinner. The duck was terrible, and so was everything else on the set menu. Ok for drinks only

Perfect evening and amazing food!

Fabulous cocktails (jalapeno margarita was great), great food (really enjoyed the ceviche, fried squid, chicken tacos & quesadilla, spicy sauce couldve been spicier but staff topped it up for me with fresh chillies which was great), fun atmosphere and amazing staff (very attentive, engaged with us and were funny). All in all - fun experience and would go back.

Just brilliant, fun, great food and cocktails! We went early for a pre theatre dinner. From the moment you walk in the door (you are in for a treat even getting inside) this place has a great atmosphere. Service was excellent and the food and cocktails are spot on. The food is very authentic and packed with flavour.

Rip off with portion sizes for toddlers

Chicken tacos were delicious, wish we had ordered more. The decor and ambience are very pleasant. Service very quick and attentive. Food was a little pricey but not over the top. Would definitely recommend.

Nice ambiance and decent cocktails but the quality and taste of the meals was much less than I would expect for that price point. They also add a 15% service charge on top of the meal price which made everything that much more expensive

Disappointing experience, behind the facade of a 1970’s Adult shop the actual product doesn’t live up to expectations. The restaurant is extremely dark making it difficult to read. Also the layout and description is confusing and could do with detail of what’s a main or starter. It was extremely busy and at times the staff struggled to cope. I only really see what I had eaten when I reviewed my photos the following day

Terrible ‘couldn’t be bothered’ service and average food. When we arrived we couldn’t get anyone’s attention to order. When we did we asked if we could order the food and drinks at the same time as we all had trains to catch. The waiter just shrugged and said the food comes when it comes. The food did indeed take a while to come but worse than that they didn’t bring one of our friend’s meals. We chased and chased, no apology or interest. It eventually arrived after the rest of us had finished and we then only had about 15 mins before we had to leave. Paid the service charge as we’d had a lovely day together and didn’t want an argument with a waiter to be the end of it. No way was it deserved though. On the plus side the drinks were good!

It's a real shame as this place with change of staff can be an amazing place! I get better treatment at the food vendor for same food quality for £10 😅 The price is quite high, and small sharing plates. We had someone on the table who was pregnant, and they were huffy and annoyed to offer something without raw fish (it wasn't clear on the menu it would be raw). I felt awful of how they treated her. They were questioning where the person who we had who was gluten and lactose intolerant, although I called up in the morning and explained they would no longer be there. Once they take the money they will throw you off the table. So be sure to pay at the end of your two hour slot. The food is served and plates will be taken before you finish eating if you haven't wolfed your food down on time so be sure to only go if you are a fast eater. Our waitress insisted that the next table had been at the venue and waited and made us leave 15 minutes early. They had a very bad attitude but I believe it's most likely greedy management who have forced them to be this way. We still managed to have a nice time but had to do some seat changes to speak to each other as it was very loud music but great fun. Luckily the food was good although tiny tiny portions. Quality was not amazing for the price point.

Showing you the 1 tortilla that comes with your £75 dinner. A second one would have broke the restaurants budget - cost of living crisis right!?!?! Come here for vibes but don’t expect good food or the ability to talk to your dinner companion.

We went for a birthday event with a group of 9. We had to have the set menu which was really nice, I loved the vegan option - the artichoke hearts were amazing and was so nice to have something different !! The staff were very friendly and attentive the whole time. The only thing I felt could improve was that the music was slightly too loud so we couldn't have a conversation.

Overall an interesting experience: the food was good and the staff was attentive. However, at some point we saw not one but three mice scurrying around the tables, right where people were dining. Extremely off-putting and really makes me question the levels of hygiene in this restaurant. When we mentioned this to a member of the staff, they said they’d mention it to the manager but never came back to us. Poor response on a pretty serious issue. I’d gladly come back to la bodega negra but not if it means sharing the space with rodents that seems to be completely normal for the service staff.

- I went to the bar for some drinks, but unfortunately, the bartenders had such bad humor, especially one of them. - 😔 I was hoping to find Mexican bartenders, but there weren't any. - 🍸 I ordered a Paloma, and it seemed like the bartender didn't quite grasp how a real Paloma is made. They added sugar, making it sooooo sweet I could barely drink it. I even asked for some sparkling water, but unfortunately, it never arrived. The music is VERY GOOD 👍🏼 good job. Concept and decoration good Mexican style.

Nice atmosphere... But after seeing the bartender put water in the cocktail I gotta say it's gonna be a no from me.

Wow What an amazing venue. From the exciting neon peep show shopfront to the sultry lit stairways leading down to candlelit wine cellars decorated amazingly. Such a vibe The staff were friendly and approachable and attentive and all looked amazing! The food was unreal. Special shout-out to the chicken and pork belly tacos The tequila flight was a special add on and was really interesting tasting 3 unique tequilas along with our meal The music was brilliant and really added to the vibe and setting Highly recommend

Had a great first visit here. I asked for a Tommy’s Margarita with Reposado tequila (which wasn’t on the menu) and they still made it for me. Food was incredible and staff were all very attentive. Will definitely be back

Our second visit to this restaurant, there will not be a third! Obviously the place was busy on Saturday evening but there seemed to be quite a few staff. Unfortunately they seemed to spend most of their time standing around chatting and totally avoiding looking over at the tables! It took ages to order drinks and when the food order was eventually taken, the waiter stopped after a moment and left to get a pen and paper as he couldn’t remember everything for a table of four! The food was very good indeed, but the restaurant is totally let down by its staff. And finally, the toilet cubicles are dark, really dark. I mean bring a torch! Is there any need for this? Just put in proper lightbulbs! For this and the really woeful service, we will never eat here again.

The group all commented on how fantastic the ambience was both outside and inside the restaurant. It has a real speakeasy feel to everything. The food was fantastic and many of the group have commented that they will definitely go back. Thank you for an amazing time and I suspect that the restaurant will be a topic of conversation for many weeks in both Europe and the USA from my guests.

Such mediocre service and food, am being generous with 2 stars, over cooked everything it’s like a canteen, waited 45 mins for drinks, wine came 20 mins into our mains and they didn’t have wine glasses as they were being washed, absolute joke when they added service of £75 I had to explain why I would pay £25 at a push, SORT YOURSELVES OUT

Muchas Gracias to Vincente and all the staff for ensuring our wellbeing and providing excellent service. Food was tasteful, delicious and well presented. Great atmosphere! 10/10 recommend will definitely come back again next time in London 🫶

Food is good, atmosphere is definitely the star of the show. Service is also excellent!

A fun location and entrance. Stairs down to a well-lit, cosy restaurant with friendly service. Food was the best I have had in a long time, Mexican that was better than anything I had in Mexico or elsewhere 10/10

Atmosphere and setting was fun but the food was average and very overpriced for what it was. The tacos were tasty, but the quesadilla wasn’t great and it was absolutely dripping in oil.

This has been on my go to list for ages, the food was incredible and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be back!

The entrance to this establishment is quite nice and „special“. The restaurant is located downstairs. The interior and decorations are quite lovely. However, it must be noted that there is a considerable amount of noise from both the patrons and the music. As for the cuisine, it is satisfactory, but not exceptional. It is important to mention that this venue is not particularly suited for a formal dinner, but rather serves as a place for socializing, enjoying drinks, and indulging in light bites while celebrating.

The food was great!! The mole chicken didn’t have Mexican hints but the rest was really good and fresh. We needed to call the waiters for service and didn’t get a full and good service where the waiter suggests and askes. Our table wasn’t cleaned during our stay. But, overall the atmosphere was very nice, good music and food and nice people! Recommend

One of the best Margarita you can find in London

First time and I loved it. The service was great, I would have given it 5 if the staff came across a bit warmer.

Sehr tolles Restaurant, tolles Essen und super Service! Etwas teuer doch den Preis wert.

The food here was amazing! Tacos was really flavourful and the lamb barbacoa was such a treat! The DJ was great and the whole vibes is just really hip. I love it and will definitely be coming back!

Cool place to visit if you can find the right entrance! Very good customer service, playful sexy vibe (server costumes and low lighting) good food & drinks. Prices seemed ok/reasonable for London prices (don't go out there much). I guess cleanliness could have been better. We sat down at a rather sticky table, which really stopped me from giving the place 5*s. Musica little loud. Do visit especially if you're trying to show you're in the know! I would go again