Mestizo, Mexican restaurant in Camden, United Kingdom.
Mestizo is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in Camden, London, furnished with handmade pieces, decorative tiles, and traditional crafts from different parts of Mexico. The space includes a dining room and a bar offering a wide range of Mexican spirits.
The restaurant opened in the early 2000s and was one of the first places in London to offer traditional regional Mexican cooking. It quickly became a reference point for those looking for Mexican food beyond the mainstream.
Mestizo is known for handmade ceramics and craft objects sourced directly from Mexican artisans, which fill the dining room. Each piece comes from a different region of Mexico, giving the visit a tangible connection to the country's many traditions.
Booking in advance is a good idea, as the restaurant tends to fill up on weekends and evenings. Opening hours can vary by day of the week, so it is worth checking before visiting.
The tequila and mezcal selection covers over 300 labels, including rare bottles from small Mexican producers that are hard to find outside Mexico. This makes the bar one of the largest collections of its kind in the whole of the United Kingdom.
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