Taco Libre in Edinburgh, City of

Best Mexican food I've had in the UK. Very authentic. Very delicious. Note: it's cash only

Set up a company meet and the staff were super helpful. Food was great, drinks were great.

great stuff! thank you so much for everything!

Great mexican. I have only been for lunch. Maybe 3 times now. Once was closed unexpectedly so had to go elsewhere. Note it is cash only. Which is cool with me. But be prepared. I always have two types of tacos, 4 in total. 2 might be a light lunch but 4 is the sweet spot. Amazing flavours. £18 plus optional tip. I highly recommend 🥰 Very friendly service.

Amazing food and margaritas! We were served by Gloria who was also amazing! Best Mexican place in Edinburgh

Absolutely gutted. I went into this place with such hope that I was going to get really good fresh food.. And I left as quickly as I could because I was so disappointed. I'll list the positives first. + The atmosphere in the restaurant is cool, it's a tiny place but there's nice decor, which gives you enough to look at while waiting. + Although it's a small shop, it doesn't feel overly crowded, it was fairly quiet when we went in but I think it would still be okay if it was packed. + Good selection of drinks. The negatives...... 😬 - The food was... Undesirable. I got beef tacos and chicken tacos. The beef had such an overwhelming taste of beef stock. Generic beef stock. I couldn't take the fresh onion, tomato or herbs they had put in the taco. The chicken taco was much the same although the pineapple in the taco did help. But the taste of the beef ones was the reason why I couldn't finish them. It just tasted so salty and generically beefy. I can't wrap my head around it as the fresh ingredients should have shown some flavour. - It felt like food I could make at home, but worse.. And far more expensive. When I do make it at home the fresh tomatoes, onion and coriander just shine through, rather than getting lost in the beef stock/oil here. And the price of the tacos Vs the 'quality ingredients' is massive. £9 for 2 tacos is fine as they had a lot of food in them. But it's evidently quantity over quality. Overall we ordered 4 food items and the bill came to £55. And this is because of my next point. - The service. It was an extra £4 service charge, give or take. I really don't expect much because I work in retail/hospitality and I understand some days you just need to get through the day. But the lack of any smiles, warmth or general nice service is lacking massively. Especially if I'm 'paying' for it. I dunno. I'm absolutely gutted, and I spent the rest of the evening feeling like I wasted a good chunk of money, and I lost my appetite for the evening for anything else. It was definitely the worse visit/experience of the 5 day trip to Edinburgh.

It's an actual Mexican food!!! Campechano tacos are amazing and the enchiladas also!!!

Incredible food, great drinks and all around a fantastic vibe. Well worth a visit

Food was like vomit in plate. Nothing is Mexican in there

Great food and friendly staff. Cash only!

Rich and tasty Mexican food :) love it!

Delicious! Very nicely decorated and great service. Surely I will be back to try the entire menu!

Love this place! The pork taco and vegan taco are perfection. Dog friendly too!

¡Los tacos eran increíbles! Mi pareja y yo compartimos nachos y tacos y estábamos rellenos al final. También se mantuvo suficientemente regado por nuestra encantadora camarera Mal, haciendo cócteles para nosotros basados en sabores que dijimos que nos gustaron y nos dio algunas de las bebidas más sabrosas! Recomendaría para cualquiera si usted consigue bebidas, o comida (y pulse el botón en el inodoro! ! ! )

I tried tacos for the first time, incredibly tasty, both tacos and nachos and the atmosphere!!! I’m delighted, we conquered the Kazakhs who are spoiled for food, thank you!!! We'll come again 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Interior was very fun and visually appealing. The quesadilla wasn’t the best, but my friend had the tacos which looked much tastier so perhaps if I were to return I would try the tacos instead. A little shocked at prices however as it is £3 for extra salsa, sauce or sour cream!

It looks a bit basic when you come in, but the food is wonderful and the service swift and friendly

This review is the result of our last 3 visits which were 3/3 poor experiences. We were huge fans of the place and recommended them to everyone, we would bring work colleagues here and friends and family when they came to visit. Having been to Mexico we thought that this was the only place that came close to authentic flavours. However the drop in quality has been astonishing. One experience we had fish baja which used to have fantastic deep fried fish in a light batter, on this occasion is was an actual fish finger. Went to the rose street one and had a suadero taco that was absolutely dripping in grease. I don't mean a bit fatty, I mean a 1cm deep pool of oil on the plate. I gave feedback at the time and was told 'it's meant to be like that' having had Suadero tacos in both mexico and taco libre several times before they just aren't. Tonight we went again determined that the earlier experiences were just one offs but it was again pretty poor. Fast food tacos, slow service (server on the phone and had to be told several times by the chef, food was ready) and new raised prices. If anything sums up the cost cutting, we had dinner listening to amazon music ads. A business that won't pay £10 a month (a portion of tacos) for music doesn't care about customer experience This is not the same restaurant that opened in 2020.

¡Grandes nachos! Soy vegetariana y tenían increíbles opciones vegetarianas y veganas. Los nachos estaban cargados y me encantaron especialmente los frijoles refritos. Fui a la ubicación de Rose Street y estaba muy cerca por dentro.

Mi hijo y yo visitamos su restaurante en Rose Street a las 5 pm, aunque tranquilo, esperábamos recibir buena comida!! fue horrible y el servicio no era mucho mejor! ¡Nunca volveremos!

The food was amazing! The birria ala brisket tacos were so good and tasted just like birria. The guacamole was tasty and had just the right amount of spice. If you are looking for something a little bit more spicy, go ahead give the chipotle salsa a try. My sister and friend tried the chicken flautas and they both said the flautas were really good. I chatted with the owners and they were both very friendly and welcoming. Besides the great food, I liked the atmosphere as it made me feel a little closer to home. Definitely recommend Taco Libre if you are looking for authentic Mexican food.

This place is a hidden gem and is always full, we came back from our holiday is Mexico and a few months later stubbled along this place. Food is as close to authentic as you can get without having to go to Mexico. Highly recommend

Basic mexican could be a bit more flavoursome. Mine just tasted of beef but my friends was delicious 🤣🤦

We were looking for something quick for dinner and the truth is it's not bad but quality, price and presentation, well from my point of view, it's expensive. But well what I said, it's not bad.

Food was fab and margaritas were amazing 👏

Comida increíble. Pedimos tacos de res, chimichangas de tinga de pollo y luego, porque habían quedado tan deliciosos, pedimos unas tostadas para terminar. Hermosa y sabrosa comida. Bonito ambiente en el restaurante. Personal amable. Excelentes precios. Volveré a visitar y recomendar a otros.

Interior has a Mexican Wrestling theme, great atmosphere, great authentic food. Boss is from Mexico so you do get Mexican food, no TexMex, so as a half Mexican myself I appreciated that. Will definitely be back. Picture of the chicken chimichanga. Food not overly spicy unless you ask for it.

Best Tacos 🌮 in have ever had. Beautiful decor and lovely service and atmosphere. A favourite!

Quite an atmospheric place. The taco was tasty but swimming in oil. Still, I liked it.

Great authentic Mexican food! Very tasty! Definitely recommended!

Really good food, friendly staff and very reasonably priced. They catered off menu for our toddler too which is always appreciated. Highly recommend.

A must visit in Edinburgh! Best tacos we’ve ever had, friendly service and great lively atmosphere. Highly recommend the Pollo Asado and the Arrachera Steak tacos. A margarita is also a must!

Este restaurante mexicano propiedad de mexicanos es el verdadero negocio. Un buen lugar divertido para elegir para su fiesta. Si tuvieran salsa picante Tapatio en la mesa esto podría ser perfecto.

Killer authentic Mexican food. We’ve lived here in the UK for over 5 years and have been looking for exactly this. The pibil & suadero were outstanding.

Fantastic and nice girls, we were here on New Year's Eve and they literally saved our dinner! The margarita was nice and really good, as was the food, truly delicious. The only flaw is that it is really small

Excellent mexican in town, the only downside is the space inside but all it's great

Cheeky snack on the way home from New Year festivities. Blown away by the food. Will be back soon

Delicious and authentic tacos. The best i've ever had in UK. The atmosphere was very cossy and genuine taqueria decorations.

Ordered a chicken enchilada and was so let down with what was presented to me. The staff pulled out a pre-cooked enchilada from the fridge and stuck it in the microwave. What they served me was hot on the outside and Cold on the inside. I could have went to the supermarket and done a better job of heating it myself. Avoid and just go to Taco Bell 2 minutes along the road. Hurts me to say that as want to support local but that is life sometimes. Shop also doesn’t accept cards, cash only.

I’ve visited Taco Libre a few times over the last couple of months and it’s always been exceptional!! The staff are lovely, the little restaurant is so nice inside (and they even have seating outside with some heaters)! But most importantly the food always tastes amazing!! Definitely some of the best tacos in Edinburgh! Can highly recommend!

Found this amazing wee place by mistake but we will definitely be back. Food was great but the service was even better. Couldn't recommend it enough.

I regularly visit Taco Libre and it is fantastic. No where else in Edinburgh satisfies that desire for authentic and high quality Mexican food. On top of the amazing food, the service and atmosphere is also perfect. A chilled, laid back and tasty dining experience.

Amazing and authentic Mexican 👌🏻

The best place for tequila and Mexican cocktails in Edinburgh. ( go in the disabled toilets )

Absolutely incredible food, fantastic friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere. Ordered a dish each and ended up ordering more! Would definitely come back again

Fantastic food! Always fresh and great portions. Little on the pricey side now but happy to return. Maybe not for the £3 pico de gallo as it's a tablespoons worth 🥲

Utterly outstanding. Best fish tacos I've had in years. Fresh made salsa. The carne asada were phenomenal too. Great service. Could not recommend more

Very nice Birria and Suadero tacos. However, marked down because of cash only. It's a ridiculous policy in 2024 - if just ONE customer walks away because of cash only per month, that customer would have paid your card machine fees. I know because I've ran businesses before where we took much higher volumes of money by card and our bill was max £60 a month, and there are many more options now for cheaper. Please, just take card - it's not expensive, and it's essentially especially for younger customers who barely ever carry cash. Bad business decision not to take card nowadays.

A family favourite! Wonderful authentic Mexican food in a fun Lucha Libre environment. Fast, friendly service. Outdoor seating.

Absolutely delicious tacos for a fair price! Super cool atmosphere with neon lights and Lucha Libre fighters dotted around the place gives it such a great vibe. Definitely would come back

The best mexican food I have ever had. We had an amazing dinner here. The food was fresh and so flavourful. 2 mains and 2 portions of tacos filled 2 people right up. It's a really fun little place. If I'm back in Edinburgh I will come back here.

Good tacos, the later ones got soggy and fell apart a little bit, but the flavor was still there. Cash only fyi

I visited severally times. This is such a tiny, yet popular place. It has great food and drinks and a lovely team. It is cozy and I love the Latino música they always play. Amazing experience with every visit.

God, don’t ask for the beer on tap it’s disgusting Customer service was terrible after we asked about the disgusting smell of the beer Food was cold and they overheard us

Food was great, as was the service.

I LOVE mexican food, and this place did not disappoint. The peach margarita, and mango margarita were very good! I highly recommend the campachano tacos! The Chicken tinga empanadas were also a delight! Definitely stop by if you like mexican cuisine.

A thimbleful of pico de galo at £2.50 plus service. Outrageous! Quessdilla was good. The rest not. Rating 3/10. Sorry. Oh and no alcohol free beer.

Two years ago (September 2022) me and my husband visited Scotland, and as a Mexican living in Paris since a couple of years I was so happy and proud to find a Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh. Food was good; there was a Scottish guy and a nice girl from Colombia who was our waitress and also the restaurant cashier. We crossed a couple of words in spanish and then I paid and left. After walking around 15 minutes in the Edinburgh’s streets I found out that I have left my umbrella at the restaurant (truth is it was an expensive umbrella, around 100 euros) and I know it was there because I put it in another chair from our table; I went back and I asked directly to the Colombian girl and her face suddenly became pale as if she saw a ghost. When I asked her about my umbrella she went directly to look for it (she opened a door where there were different items) and then the Scottish guy stopped her and walked towards me and he became a little bit aggressive by telling me that they didn’t took my umbrella (this was a very rare and unusual attitude) so I realized that maybe he was lying. My husband asked to customers that were there on another table when we left the restaurant and they mentioned that it was the guy who took my umbrella and went to hide it. We were so angry because even with witnesses they didn’t gave us back anything. I didn’t want to make a big deal because we didn’t know well the city neither the people and we didn’t want to have problems, but I think is a big shame that people steal in your face. The thing I regret the most is sharing my story after 2 years, because I think about the owners who surely worked a lot to own a restaurant in Edinburgh and is not fair that all those efforts are wasted by third people. I hope they don't work anymore there and that customers never have to worry that staff might steal their stuff.

Nota importante sobre la ubicación - si usted está planeando ir, asegúrese de ir a la de Rose Street (que tiene el ambiente) en lugar de la de Shandwick lugar que está diseñado para llevar. En general nos quedamos un poco decepcionados - la comida es buena y las bebidas eran divertidas (prueba el combo de cócteles Margarita y Corona) - pero la mala actitud del personal fue una verdadera sorpresa para Edimburgo y todo el lugar tenía un poco de aire deprimente en comparación con los lugares circundantes, que la música no parecía levantar. No creas en ninguno de los videos de TikTok que has visto: el guac ciertamente no se hace fresco frente a ti y la mayoría de los platos se entregan a la mesa como si hubieras ofendido profundamente a la cocina al ordenarlos. Disfrutamos del sabor de la comida, pero finalmente pedimos que se eliminara el cargo por servicio y nos fuimos buscando un bar mucho más animado para volver a estar bien - espíritus después.

Superb mexican food and well priced.

Felt lilt a genuine Family run restaurent. Went twice during a week stay in the Haymartet.

Authentic and delicious food! Very good atmosphere with Latin music, they also have Mexican beers and cocktails

Buena comida con una buena selección de cervezas mexicanas y cócteles, ideal para tomar unas copas por la tarde con algo ligero para comer

Really delicious, authentic Mexican food. The tacos are outstanding. Tasty margs and micheladas too!

¡Fue un hallazgo increíble! Comida increíble, ambiente encantador y a un precio razonable. ¡Y fabulosas margaritas! Sin duda volvería!

This is a wee hidden gem, hidden away in a wee corner at the very end of Princes Street. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The vibe was great, felt like a real authentic Mexican restaurant. The food was excellent - best Chille beef nachos we've tasted!!! Had the Chicken Tinga Chimichangas and the Beef Tacos and absolutely loved them. Totally authentic Mexican food, at very reasonable prices. 3 items between us that we shared, 2 beers and it only came to £37.50. The portions are not huge but we were still stuffed after what we ate. Will definitely be back - 10 out of 10!!

Very nice atmosphere, I liked the micheladas. The French waiter is very friendly and cheerful.

Esta es una pequeña joya escondida, escondida en una pequeña esquina al final de Princes Street. El personal era muy amable y servicial. El ambiente era genial, se sentía como un auténtico restaurante mexicano. La comida era excelente - los mejores nachos de ternera chile que hemos probado! Tenía el pollo Tinga Chimichangas y los Tacos de Carne y absolutamente me encantaron. Comida mexicana totalmente auténtica, a precios muy razonables. 3 artículos entre nosotros que compartimos, 2 cervezas y solo llegó a £ 37. 50 . Las porciones no son enormes, pero todavía estábamos llenos después de lo que comimos. Definitivamente volveré - 10 de 10!

Been twice, had 1st time in my life tacos and margaritas (plural), lovely wee place serving delicious food and cocktails. Will be back.

Very tasty and so fresh. You can tell all ingredients used are fresh and high quality. Great pricing for what you get, would definitely return 😁

It’s proper authentic Mexican food. Staff is super friendly and helpful. A must go when in Edinburgh.

Food is very yummy, would absolutely go back. Only issues I found is that there are different menus with different price points, and the jarritos drinks are expensive compared to other places in Edinburgh.

The best food I've ever eaten, plain and simple. Had the gringa quesadilla and the chicken enchilada. Both fantastic, especially the quesadilla. Portion sizes are perfect, the prices are incredible for what you get. If you're a fan of Mexican food you have to visit Taco Libre.

Great food, quick friendly service, decent price given location.

Un petit restaurant mexicain présent en plusieurs endroits en ville, avec tes horaires d'ouverture plus étendus que ceux des restaurants habituels, bien pratique, notamment en cas de fringale en fin de soirée. La carte propose notamment des tacos et aussi des quesadillas, c'est fait maison et sur le moment. C'est simple, bon et authentique, par ailleurs tout comme la décoration de l'endroit qui aura réussi à me faire voyager l'espace d'un repas. Si jamais, j'ai testé l'adresse Shandwick 3.

Great Micheladas and drinks menu. I had the Chili relleno tacos. I loved the sauce they were covered in but wish the chilis were slightly more tender. Overall, it was a great quick lunch, and I'll definitely go again when I'm in the area.

The food is amazing. Nachos and sides could be a bit more authentic to Mexico, but this North of the border it’s okay 😊 P.s the handicapped bathroom must be experienced 😉

Amazing chimichangas!!! Excellent service🤙🏻

I'm a Mexican-American, and OMG, it was soooo good. I wasn't expecting that, being so far from Mexico. The vegetarians in our group were delighted at all the vegetarian options. The fish tacos and halloumi tacos were AMAZING, especially with their habanero salsa. We also had the vegetarian nachos, which were great. The omnivore in our group had the gringa quesadilla and loved it as well. He was also surprised. I'm so glad we tried it.

Absolutely excellent, the service, selection of drinks and atmosphere really gave us the honour to call it 'the local'.

All tacos were very tasty and left us absolutely stuffed. The only minus for me was not enough napkins to clean hands after the meal.

Tremendous Tacos and magical Margs! Great atmosphere and very attentive staff. We will definitely be back again soon.

Rustic atmosphere and good food. Cash only payment, which is a bit of a pain in these modern times.

Had a booking for early dinner Small venue but great decor. Food we had was delicious. The snack of tortilla chips, guacamole and sour cream was more expensive than my 2xTacos And the side didn't feel value for money. The mains though definitely worth a try Was cash only on our trip

Food was amazing and the atmosphere is just as good, lots of decorations!

Wonderful place for people watching with a drink and a plate or two.

Loved the atmosphere and the menu, prices are very good and quality is amazing. The deco is another level, worth checking out and the chelas 😍

During our recent trip to Scotland, we happened to pass by this place while walking through Edinburgh and decided to return later the next day for lunch. Turned out that this was a great decision! Though small, this place packs a huge amount of personality. In much of Europe, it has been tough to find a decent margarita (or even a place that knows what the hell a margarita is), but Taco Libre was a welcome exception. We tried some of their specialty tacos, a quesadilla, and chili rellenos…all were excellent and authentic (i.e., not adulterated to fit the local or regional palate…think sweet red sauerkraut on a taco in Germany and you get my drift). Even our youngest, who is not a fan of Mexican food, thought her tacos were amazing! The staff members were great. Also, the water closet/washroom thing…I will not reveal the mystery, but make sure that you do not press the button 😂.

Despite booking and confirming, they had no record of our reservation. Service was chaotic and grumpy. When one of our party asked for another drink it was met by an eye-roll from the waitress. Portions tiny. So many better places to go, don’t waste your money here.

The food in itself was good but not exceptional. I was hoping for 7 or 8 hours slow cooked pork to be more tender. I also think that for the price the portions should be a little bit bigger. As for service it was ok. They did warn before sitting us that it would be cash only and where the nearest ATM was (Scotland bank). We paid for two: £34.5. We had 3 tacos and a soft drink each.

Spent 52 £ for a worst food i ever ate 😂lol

Great value for the price. Eating some nachos and a quesadilla for less than 20 pounds in this area IS possible...and they were very good. And as an extra, very kind people

First time here and feels like a real find. Food is fantastic and delicious. Perfectly sized portions and served up quickly. Fantastic value for money. I recommend this to anyone. Next visit will be soon!

Not trying to be anything, just genuinely good authentic Mexican

It is very crowded because it is very small. However, the ambience is super nice, and it helps that the staff is very friendly. The food is very good. I love the pastor tacos and the pepper ones. I prefer quesadillas because they are bigger. The drinks are fine. The only drawback is that the restaurant only accepts cash. No credit or debit cards are accepted.

Best tacos outside of California. Teal Mexican cooks. Good prices and friendly service.

Have long been a fan since this place opened as the pandemic hit. High quality authentic Mexican food at a great price. Having been to Mexico before it’s up there with the best 🇲🇽🌮

Excellent service and very tasty mmmmmm

Fabulous food. Most authentic Mexican in Edinburgh.

Bit tighter than the Rose Street place, but has a more authentic, less “commercial” atmosphere than the Rose Street one (I love both for the record, might prefer Rose Street’s feel but this one nails the authenticity) but no-matter which one you go for the food is well-worth the price, just keep in mind this one is CASH ONLY, an anomaly in Edinburgh so come prepared.