Topolabamba in Edinburgh, City of

Cold tortilla and cold rice, only the meat was warmed up. The order was placed at 21:24, received at 21:31 and delivered at 21:50, so there is no possibility that it was the supplier's fault. Thanks “chefs”

We had a delightful visit today! Jenny was absolutely wonderful, the best service we’ve ever received at a restaurant . Food was good too, but honestly what would keep us coming back is the lovely service. Can’t compliment it enough. Thanks Jenny :)

Amazing food amazing service. Would recommend!

First visit for my wife and I tonight, with daughter and partner. First met Sam when ordering drinks, and thoroughly enjoyed recommendations and samples, and some banter !! Great selection of food, and between 4 of us we had a wide variety of smaller and larger dishes - fish, beef, pork, chorizo - all of which seemed pretty authentic and very tasty !! Met Steve and Winnie - both very cheery, friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the food and also some more authenticity with Mexican lager and Margheritas !! We sat outside as the weather was OK, and enjoyed some rare rays. Food and drinks were very good, and the staff were ‘the main ingredient’ - we’ll be back !! Peter Gardner. PS - I love my Sombrero 👍👍👍

I recently ordered food from Topolabamba and unfortunately, it was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. We ordered chicken quesadillas and beef burritos, but what we got in return was a horrible case of food poisoning. Within a few hours of eating, we started experiencing severe symptoms: high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. It was clear that something was seriously wrong with the food we received. We had to endure a very uncomfortable and distressing time due to the food from this place. I understand that mistakes can happen, but when it comes to food safety, there’s no room for error. This experience has completely shaken our trust in this restaurant, and I cannot, in good conscience, recommend it to anyone. I urge the management to seriously look into their food handling and preparation practices to ensure that no one else has to go through what we did.

Siamo stati presso questo ristorante messicano con una coppia di amici per la sera di capodanno 2024, perché comodo per raggiungere il vicino centro per lo spettacolo dei fuochi d’artificio (molto belli). Per quanto riguarda le pietanze nulla da segnalare in particolare, tutto discreto. Servizio non soddisfacente alle 9.30 i camerieri premevano già per mandarti via, mettendoti una fretta e un’angoscia assurda. Non mi sento di consigliarlo.

Great place and great food. Im always spending many, many hours here as much as I can. Cant think of a better place to enjoy the music and the food

The food is good, a lot to chose from and for good quantity

Best meal out in Edinburgh, great atmosphere and staff 🤗

Thanks for Una, sge helped us alot Nice food and atmosphere, we had Beef Burrito, Vegetarian fundido, chicken Quesadillas and

Sunny staff brightened a rainy evening in Edinburgh. Warm welcome, interesting, varied menu. Tasty small plates. Loved the decor and lively music too. Thanks!

I can't explain how great this is. The food was amazing, and the service was top-notch. We loved it. Walked in with a group of 6, and they were able to seat us quickly. Wonderful!

Great food. Great service. Brilliant!

Delicious food and great service

We ate here on 6/27/24. Food was delicious! We particularly enjoyed the queso fundido, tostadas and street corn. Waitstaff was very friendly and helpful with food allergies. Drinks were great too. I highly recommend this restaurant .

Their spicy flavor is amazing this is my request I like it so Mutch

Una served us very gently, professionell and nice. Food&Drinks were very tasty!

The people were really nice and the food was spectacular

Great Mexican tapas restaurant. Perfect glair and good cuisine. The staff was very friendly (we had Una as a waitress)

Tasting menu experience thanks to our Itison voucher. Starter margarita or beer with authentic nachos and guacamole set the tone. We loved our choices but the habanero wings were my favourite. Only jalapeno poppers didn't quite hit the mark with us. Everything else was spot on. The churros with chocolate dip for dessert were a massive hit. Great selection of tequila and tequila-based cocktails as well as mexican beer on tap.

Good Mexican food and street tacos were delicious. Best Mexican food I have had in the UK

Excellent vibe, food and service ( food was ready so quickly) ! We really enjoyed our time here and would def visit again!

excellent drinks and great atmosphere. Got chatting to a lovely bartender Sonja who gave me reccomendations on what i might like

Excellent value for money lunch deal. Able to manage allergies really well.

Good portions and plenty of flavour. Not 100% Mexican but nice dishes and great tequila varieties!

Ate here before seeing Taylor Swift at Murrayfield. The atmosphere was amazing, the food was so delicious and incredibly reasonably priced. Staff were warm, welcoming and friendly, I’d definitely come back! One of our party was gluten free and the menu was really fantastic, there wasn’t much that they couldn’t eat, it’s a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

Went on the day before taylor swift. Place was themed with TS food and cocktails.l which were good. Atmosphere was brilliant as was the food. The cheese dip is amazing

Stephanie was a Wonderful waitress

Great Mexican and so many great small dishes. Well worth the trip.

Great service thank you Jack, Food & drink was amazing (frozen margarita , spicy margarita) Great music too Thank you for the lovely evening

Below average food at above average price: chicken tinga, beef barbacua, shredded beef etc. All quite limited in flavour unfortunately. Nice staff. Fairly generous with a 3/5. Potentially a 2/5

As a Texan who eats Mexican food twice a week, great food, great service. Authentic real deal. Just need Mexican music in background, not rap or pop music.

Nice ambiance and friendly staff.Food arrives really really fast. Tortillas were not even toasted. And the tacos had so much stuff on them you have to eat them with fork and knife 🙃

Went to eat whilst visiting Edinburgh, food was served very quickly and was enjoyable

Had a lovely dinner. Lovely setting and easy to find at a very convenient location. Found that the menu had a lot of options and food was yummy. However, we did find that the portion sizes were too small for the price.

1st experience would highly recommend this place 👌

Very attractive, colorful decor, good food, quick service

Never been there before, but me and my friends ordered food last week and everything was cold. The enchilada is not an enchilada. Just a simple burrito. Really bad quality food and not even close to Mexican food. Btw, it’s too expensive for what it was!

Nice lunch today, good menu and a nice seat at the window. We got the virgin margarita which needed more lime as bit like a pineapple juice (sorry!). Got water for the table and everything was tasty fresh and zingy with great flavours.. Thanks again.

As an American who is very familiar with Mexican food and eats a ton of it, this place is just ok. The tacos I got were much more of a modern mexican fusion (which is fine we have a lot of that in the US) but just wasn’t that great. The guac was a huge disappointment as I think it’s pretty easy to nail, it just had zero flavor and needed a ton of salt. The chips were also under salted, really thick and very oily. Just didn’t hit the spot for me, but kinda expected being in the UK. I also felt sooo sick to my stomach shortly after eating while in some shops and had to sprint to the nearest bathroom. And I don’t have a fragile stomach. My waitress was lovely!

Food was fine. Nothing memorable. It was value for money.

Really nice experience, staff friendly and professional. Food was exceptionally nice and super quick in serving. Recommend this Mexican eating place.

As per usual, a great meal with friendly staff.

Great place, fair prices, delicious food and decent service.

Great food and great staff. My only gripe with our food was it all came out almost at once including our pre meal nibbles!!

Got a takeaway last night from there. I have never had a less enjoyable meal. It’s an affront to Mexican food. I don’t review but this compelled me. Tread wearily.

We had a great evening and enjoyed our visit tremendously. I lived in california for 12 years and love Mexican food, so we ordered an assortment of tacos, taquitos, tostados, and a chimichanga. The chimichanga was not deep fried, it was oven baked a a bit on the dry side. Prawn with cucumber salsa was as wet and bland as the Scottish weather during our visit (very!). BUT, the barbecoa beef, tinge (chicken), fish tacos of the day, and guacamole and chips were super tasty! Started with delicious margaritas, and followed up with a great botttle of Malbec. Would definitely go here again.

Husband and I were there for a meal tonight with ITISON voucher. Would highly recommend it. Food lovely and hot chicken wings were perfect for my husband who loves hot and spicy food. Staff were friendly and very helpful as I couldn't handle the heat of some food, but know what to go for on our next visit.

Absolutely amazing! The food was really delicious, the staff is very friendly, everything about this experience was perfect.

Great restaurant, great tequila 😁

Found this place as we were looking for a late evening snack. Service was great, staff were knowledgeable on the dishes. Food came out quickly, all things considered! No fuss or frills, just fantastic Mexican deliciousness. Only one photo to show for the amazing tapas, tostadas. We tried tostadas, wings, dressed fries and tacos. Would highly recommend and already planning our return to Scotland for this amazing food!

This place is amazing. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. The price of food is cheap compared to other restaurants. Me and my girlfriend loved it here and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

Generally great, food was lovely. Service is extremely fast - not necessarily a bad thing but we sat down to eat at 18.00 and had finished by 18.13. Something to bear in mind if you're looking for a longer sit down meal as the prices are more evening meal than quick takeaway! Also the kids portions were tiny - more of a small snack, we ordered some other small plates to top them up.

Food was amazing, so tasty. Staff were all very friendly and helpful when we were trying to decide on which dishes to choose. Lovely restaurant. Next time we visit Edinburgh, we will definitely eat here.

I went here with my family and they all loved it! I’m veggie and they had great options, and my mum cannot handle spice and she loved her food. They have a great variety of food, both smaller dishes and larger dishes. The service was excellent as well. I highly recommend coming by if you’re looking for good food.

Having just arrived in Edinburgh, we did a quick Google search of local restaurants and Topolabamba stood out. We turned up at around 7:30 on a Friday night and got lucky with pretty much the last table in the place. The atmosphere was vibrant but relaxed and the staff and service were spot on throughout. Food was absolutely fantastic, and served very quickly. We had about 6 tapas dishes plus a side of tortilla chips between 2 of us which was perfect for a hungry couple after a long drive. Every dish was full of flavour and handily marked on the menu for how hot they were. Quesadillas were a favourite as were the honey pork tortillas and gringo fries. Our only regret is that it's such a long way for us to visit again!

Sehr leckeres Essen und sehr freundlicher service. Die Locstion an sich war auch sehr angenehm

Got very bad food poisoning here on Sunday and would advise you stay away. A friend and I went for a meal as we were told there was a 40% off food deal on. We arrived at 12:00 and were served our food by ten past - The tacos were not the warmest and the quality was poor. It was clear that they had it in a hot pot cooker and were just slapping it into a shell. The pico de gallo was really underwhelming, and the enchiladas had no flavor. To add, the Virgin Margarita was just strawberry juice with chunky ice, no crushed ice like a proper margarita would. We paid £40 and were really disappointment as was... then about 3 hours later I had to run to the toilet in scenes akin to John Hurt in Alien. It was just constant upset stomach for about a day and a half. My friend who ate with me also got sick at her home as well. Really nothing to recommend about this experience. I will say our server was friendly but that is about it. Would not recommend.

Went in tonight spur of the moment. Food was very tasty... on the spicy side. I definitely recommend the meatballs, the green rice was fragrant and tasty. Nice place to mix food and share. Staff were very nice and friendly. Portions were a good size and well priced.

We went for lunch and really enjoyed the lunch deal. Staff were really lovely and welcoming. The food was really good!! The are plenty of gluten free choices and we had a great time. Lili was our waitress and they were absolutely lovely, welcoming, friendly and REALLY helpful. Lili made a big positive impact on our visit and we look forward to coming back with colleagues. One issue was the toilets, the smell of urine was really bad. I forgot to mention it to staff Apart from that, really good food at a really good deal made for a really good lunch :)

Nič moc, porcie pomerne malé, stavané tak, aby si človek objednal viacero jedál naraz, pričom cena jedného jedla je okolo 7-9 €. Chuť nič extra, čistá voda automaticky pri príchode bola fajn, ale narozdiel od iných reštaurácií ju už viac nedoplnili. Automaticky účtované sprepitné nás tiež nemilo prekvapilo. Nothing extra, relatively small portion, made to ordering more meals for one person, while price of food is about 7-9 £. Taste was fine, but not so special. Fresh water automatically after arrival was nice, but compared to other restaurants, it wasn't refilled. We were also unpleasantly surprised by the automatically charged tip.

Good food but the music was overly loud

We attended as a group of 3 prior to Christmas for some tapas. We ordered approx 8 plates of tapas. The food came 5 mins after ordering (always questionable) which at the time tasted fine. The same evening 2 of us had severe nausea and diaorrea and the other felt extremely unwell that same night. I contacted topolabamba immediately the next day to inform them of this and they failed take any responsibility that such a coincidence pointed back to their food. I also had to chase the twice for some sort of communication only to be offered a voucher as compensation. Safe to say I declined the voucher as I would never go back. My point is they were extremely dismissive the fact that 2 pregnant women in their 3rd trimester picked up food poisoning from their restaurant which could have been detrimental to our babies. Will not be back.

My favourite food in the whole of Edinburgh. Consistently delicious and of great quality. Amazing!!

I am the sort of person who hates overeating and feeling bloated. Every time I visit here, I leave feeling like I'm about to explode. I just can't stop eating, and even when I'm stuffed I still want the cheesecake.

It is a nice idea to have small portions to be able to try different dishes. The food is OKish, and if we didn't had a 20E discount for an early reservation it would be seriously overpriced. The music was a tad loud. (Rap does not get better in Spanish).

Managed to squeeze us in for a quick bite before the show, quick service, tasty food, spicy slaw, good prices

We’ve been to Glasgow West End and Edinburgh. Both venues had outstanding atmosphere and wonderful Service. the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was stunning in taste and presentation and well priced. We will definitely be returning customers, a new favourite! I wish we’d lived closer because they have lunch deals on and a taco happy hour. There is no parking onsite but being city centre there will be plenty of places near by. I recommend Tommys margarita, chicken tinga tacos and the loaded fries if you’re a first timer - you won’t be disappointed!

Love this place, only Mexican restaurant we know of who does Queso and chips too! Highly recommended if you’re in Edinburgh and looking for an Authentic Mexican food. We loved the staff here too, very attentive and kind!!

Pessimo dir poco, in mezz’ora volevano farci uscire dal ristorante impedendoci pure di ordinare i drink.

Loved being served by the wonderful waitress Diane, had a lovely evenings with good, reasonably priced food. Will visit again!

Great food and staff, alway love to eat here when in Edinburgh.

Food is very nice but it's not the cheapest place. For 4 people our bill came to about £160. It's a bit like a tapas bar where you pick several small dishes rather than a starter, then a main etc... I'd have preferred more traditional Mexican music rather than the poppies stuff that they played. It has some gluten free dishes which was important to us.

I went earlier today and Fiona was an amazing waitress and was so friendly. the food was lovely too 5/5

Not 100 authentic mexican food, but regardless very toasty

Entramos porque nos llamó la atención el local. Es muy chulo y muy agradable. Fueron muy rápidos atendiendonos. Por un tema personal no pudimos comer allí y tuvimos que irnos cuando ya nos habían traído la comida a la mesa, pero fueron encantadores y nos lo prepararon todo para llevar. Los nachos con guacamole muy buenos, pican un poquito. Pedimos los 3 tacos chiplote and honey pork y el Big boy Stuffed Chimichangas. Me encantó el sitio y la comida. Recomendado cien por cien

Great food, stunning staff. Me gusta mucho

Very nice restaurant. I really enjoyed it :)

This place is not looking after their staff at all, a few days ago I saw a situation where the server was disrespected by one of the customers who ask here stupid private questions (which should never happen nowadays), and next to the server was a manager who didn't say anything to this customer ( look like he really not care about how staff and customer around feel like), in my opinion this customer should be kicking out of the restaurant, because that is not the atmosphere I'm looking for where I'm coming to restaurant.

Great Mexican. Burrito and churros outstanding.

What a nice place. Interior is great. The staff are extra helpful, multiple waiters and waitresses were making sure everything was okay and if we needed anything. The food is incredible, really tasty. Espresso martini and Margheritas are also very good. Very impressed 👍

Food was really good. Wine was very nice also. Good atmosphere in the place. Took a long time to get served but we may have got unlucky with the location of our table.

I booked a visit here for my vegetarian husband and two kids after reading some of the good reviews. It didn’t disappoint. Lots of choice on the menu, good atmosphere and service was really attentive. Staff really helpful - answering questions about the true heat of some of the dishes. Kids menu available- my ten year old had chicken tacos and sorbet for dessert and loved them. Wish we had one of these in Leamington Spa where we live!

Being an American in the UK I’ve really missed good Mexican food. The chicken taquitos were amazing! Reminded me of the good Mexican from back home. The chicken and onion quesadilla was just ok but I’d go back and get the taquitos in a heart beat and try something else too

I ate here today with my family of four, my wife and I and our two boys (8 months and 4 years old) We didn't have a booking but the restaurant was pretty much empty when we arrived (given it was 5ish on a Wednesday that wasn't a surprise) The host at the door took one look at us (the baby) and said he could fit us in but onto for an hour as they had bookings and we would need to out by 5:50 From there on out it felt like we just weren't wanted in this restaurant, one member of staff was helpful and friendly but all others looked like we were inconveniencing them. Worryingly when we ordered, possibly because they wanted us out of there, the food arrived within minutes ( and we're talking like sub-4 minutes) so I'd question the freshness of the food generally. We also had to remind them that our son was waiting on food from the kids menu (yes they do have one despite not apparently wanting families at their restaurant). The food was ok, there was a lot of things that arrived dumped on top of the food that wasn't stated in the menu, and we weren't at any point asked whether we had any allergies, so it's a good job we didn't. These are small things that could be added to the menu quite easily so diners know what they're eating before it arrives. Similarly on the drinks menu, two beers are stated on tap, they're not mainstream beers which I'm all for but I had to ask what types of beer they were before ordering and the waitress had to check. Just a simple (Lager) and (IPA) on the menu would be so much better. Overall it was disappointing to be treated in such a way apparently because we had kids. There was no queue of people at the doors when we left (we overstayed our welcome by about 4 mins - oops!) And there was probably 10 tables that were just vacant, so I really struggle to believe that the rush to get us in and out was down to high numbers of bookings. I didn't have time or the patience to ask them to remove the discretionary service charge they added to the bill, despite not really receiving said service.

Ottimo cibo e buon servizio. Consigliatissimo

Excellent atmosphere and extensive, interesting looking menu. Service was efficient but impersonal, there was no explanation of how to order in tapas style (although it was made clear on the menu) and at no point were we asked if we were enjoying our food or not. Food was above average although not as special as the menu made it sound. Overall an enjoyable evening but wouldn't rush back.

Beautiful food. What more can you ask for .

Brilliant, adults and kids both loved it.

De chicken mole enchilade was niet lekker. Sfeertje en het personeel waren wel super. Ook de coca cola was geen coca cola smaak.

Best place up town, Great food, good wine and lovely staff

My partner and I came here on Tuesday and we had the best experience. This is our favourite place to eat and we always come once a month. The food is always so good, my partner is obsessed with the beef tacos, he get 3 plates at a time haha.the wait time for the food is also speedy fast which is amazing when you’re hungry. The atmosphere is amazing with little details around the restaurant. What made this experience amazing was our waiter! Our waitresses in the past have been ok but Jorge was so fun and nice. He took time to ask us what we are up to and offered us extra napkins without us even asking as he could see we needed them. These little things made a big difference in the whole experience. We were all cracking jokes which made everything even more enjoyable! So thank you Jorge!

Nice wee Mexican restaurant. Tacos, enchiladas and chimichanga were really good. Fast service. Good atmosphere. Gracias!

Food was lovely, especially the gluten free options. staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return

"Topolabamba truly left us in awe with their exceptional service. In all my dining experiences, I've never encountered such lightning-fast service! It was as if they anticipated our every need. The moment we placed our order, our delicious tapas, tacos, taquitos, and fries were on our table in no time. This quick service allowed us to savor every bite while keeping our conversation flowing effortlessly. Speaking of the food, it was an absolute delight. Each dish was bursting with authentic Mexican flavors that transported us to a culinary paradise. The tapas had a perfect balance of spice and seasoning, the tacos were a mouthwatering treat, and those taquitos... oh my! And let's not forget about those fries – they were a crispy, flavorful indulgence. The drinks at Topolabamba were equally delightful. Whether it was a refreshing margarita or a unique specialty cocktail, they complemented our meal perfectly. The mixologists here really know their craft, and it showed in every sip. But what truly set Topolabamba apart was their friendly staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. Their attentiveness and willingness to accommodate our needs made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. It's not just a restaurant; it's a place where you feel like a valued guest. Topolabamba, you've set the bar high not only in terms of food but also in exceptional service. We'll be back for more of your scrumptious dishes and the friendly hospitality that makes dining here an absolute pleasure!"

Amazing food and great to have so many gluten free options as I’m celiac. Definitely recommend!

Always 10/10 one of my favorite restaurants always come here for reliable tasty food.

Food and cocktails were great, and all reasonably priced. The fish tacos were the best thing we tried. The jalapeño poppers weren't great but not bad, there are just better things on the menu. I would highly recommend.

Nice enverimont Quick service. Great taste food.

I ordered Topolabamba delivery through Deliveroo. I had a beef chimichanga, pico, and cheesecake. The chimichanga was spot on. I'm from California where Mexican food is a staple. They grilled the burrito instead of deep frying it which is more common in CA - but I liked this approach better. The cheesecake I ordered was beautifully presented. I just wish it had tasted as good as it looked. It was not very flavorful I'm sorry to say, I ended up tossing it, but I will order from here again - maybe I'll even make my way to the restaurant!