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La Bodega Negra

Mexican Restaurant and Café££££

Soho

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La Bodega Negra

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Ranked #9 for tacos in London
"ablaze with neon signs screeching ‘sex shop"(11 Tips)
"Stylish, friendly staff and to-die-for frozen margaritas."(19 Tips)
"Really strong margaritas and really amazing tacos."(28 Tips)
"Best thing in menu is the pork belly (crispy skin included)."(6 Tips)

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Kostas StaverisJanuary 16, 2017
We booked for our anniversary date , the food was great , try definitely tacos, guacamole , pork belly and the lamb, greetings to my waitress Aleksandra who organised the menu for us. We will be back!
Stavros AerakisFebruary 16, 2018
Quesadillas are really good! Try the crab and the beef tacos! Also have some of the ceviches and of course the RIB EYE! Enjoy
Shay MSeptember 26, 2014
Pork belly is awesome! Big portion for good price. Rest leaning on expensive. Music is quite loud so hard to have conversations. FYI outside looks like a sex shop on the outside
Josh TaroliJanuary 28, 2017
They have two restaurants in the same building. You can enter the 'secret' underground restaurant through the adult shop on the back. Beware that it's more sophisticated / pricier downstairs!
Sex Drugs and Bacon Rolls Food BlogMay 5, 2013
"La Bodega Negra serves Mexican street food, including hand crafted mezcal and Tequila Cocktails, in a Hacienda style cellar environment. The chilli-hot steak tacos and crab tostaditas are delicious." Read more
Shahrzad ShamsJuly 14, 2018
One of my fav drinking/dining spots in Soho, London. A must if you are into cocktails and especially Old Fashion and Margarita. Superb food too!
PortfoleoOctober 24, 2012
Soho's brand new hot-right-now Mexican restaurant serving tacos, steaks and margaritas in a cellar of fun accessed via what appears to be a gaudy, neon-signed sex shop. Take lots of friends.
StylesightSeptember 25, 2012
Don’t be fooled by the ‘Sex Shop’ sign, La Bodega Negra is well-hidden in a Soho basement and serves some of the best Mexican food in town. The dark and stylish, a perfect place to sample tequila.
Milos GajdosJanuary 30, 2019
Chef selection of tacos is 👌
Ozy OzySeptember 24, 2014
I like this mexican rest..young peoples here...nice music..energetic,beautiful staff...delicious foods..amazing hot sauces:)) different coctails options...luv it
Anand PanjabiJuly 27, 2013
Get a late table after 9pm and you won't have to worry about a two hour time restriction. Then chill out and enjoy yourself, in spite of the honest, but slightly chaotic service...
YOUhomeNovember 4, 2014
Super atmospheric serving traditional Mexican food with a twist. The decor adds to the excitement and this is a great place to start your evening.
AgathaNovember 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Good ambience, good music, relaxed clientele and very friendly hosts. Not impressed with the Margaritas but espresso martinis are to die for. So, grumpy waitress could be forgiven on that basis.
www.RunningTheBlock.com We run the block to find the best places in the cityApril 30, 2013
The ambience is hip and the fit out incredibly cool. Our favourite cocktails were the frozen Margharitas -of course- and the Gringo. www.runningtheblock.com/cinco-de-mayo
Thunder CatDecember 16, 2014
The "secret" entrance through a sex shop facade adds an excellent moment of theatre which is matched by the excellent Mexican cuisine. Hugely enjoyable evening meal.
Michaela WatkinsonMay 3, 2015
Food is SO good. Free wifi. Gets busy so you might get sat with other people, but it was fine :) Tacos are a must.
Roberto BuaJune 8, 2014
Get the pork belly tacos, amazing. Music is a bit too loud, great for a night out with friends, not so great for a date.
Stef GOctober 15, 2012
Incredible tacos al pastor--just like in Mexico. Delicious salsas with great flavor. Fun, vibrant atmosphere. Good service. Looking forward to going back soon.
MichelleAugust 1, 2013
La Bodega Negra is one of 52 places selected for inclusion in New Gourmet London. A print guide and iPhone app to the best new restaurants that opened in 2012. www.newgourmetguides.com
BarChickMarch 13, 2012
Don’t miss the al pastor pork or the pancita burracho from the wood-burning grill, say yesss to the tacos and wash it all down with a few hibiscus Margaritas. Read more
HmsNovember 26, 2014
Get the xombie cocktail and mackerel cerviche. The other dishes were soso. Food did come quick and nice atmosphere.
Roshni BajajAugust 17, 2013
Upstairs: Salsa roja, chorizo and potato tacos, the ancho cocktail, plus tons of the El Yucateco habanero salsas. Will not forget this superhot meal.
Jessi @2feet1worldOctober 6, 2017
Amazing Mexican food and cocktails. There's also a walk-in part if you can't get a restaurant booking
Olya KuznetsovaAugust 7, 2016
Lamb tacos are too good to be true. Check out the back door entrance to bar/club/restaurant downstairs!
prima filiNovember 20, 2014
Menu is good to get a taste at lunch. The dessert was pretty big and sweet! Service is attentive and respectful. Nice vibe.
Ministry of WaxingAugust 22, 2013
Beneath a lurid Soho shopfront, ablaze with neon signs screeching ‘sex shop’, you'll find fantastic authentic Mexican food in a cool, urban atmosphere.
WheelerJanuary 9, 2015
Great quesadillas and super friendly staff but WHY DOES THE MUSIC NEED TO BE QUITE SO LOUD?? Shouting at my dining partner who is less than a metre away just to be heard at barely 8pm. Oh dear...
MinistryofWaxingJuly 21, 2013
Beneath a lurid Soho shopfront, ablaze with neon signs screeching ‘sex shop’, you'll find fantastic authentic Mexican food in a cool, urban atmosphere.
Mawi LondonMay 28, 2012
One of our favourite new restaurants in London - great authentic food and fun atmosphere. Quite hard to find but that was half of the fun of going!
Gabi MetzDecember 29, 2016
Great Mexican food.. good value for money and friendly service .. perfect pre Aladdin show dinner
Camilla VLCSeptember 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best mexican food in London, great music, great cocktails, cool decor.. Try it! Especially the ceviche and sea bass! Yum
Mercy OgoleJanuary 25, 2016
My favourite by far! In my top 3. Food, music, drinks, atmosphere, service, sex shop shop front. Oui oui oui s'il vous plait
Nadya BerestovaJanuary 19, 2013
Grilled sweetcorn is amazing and seafood rice pots are lovely. So not forget about lemonade!
Sadie HardingNovember 22, 2012
The steak tacos are really spicy so make sure when you order you ask for tap water. Beans and chorizo were delicious, top notch.
Andrew CerdaNovember 8, 2012
Our waitress from Sainte Fe, Mexico recommended the pork or prawn tacos. The pork was delicious.
Timothy StampMay 16, 2013
Great atmosphere - busy and loud. Service was good in a laid back sort of way. The corn on the cob starter was off the hook!
Donal KaneSeptember 17, 2013
Style (decor is great) over substance (food and service at best OK) definitely.. 15% compulsory optional service charge is a little on the cheeky side too
MinistryofWaxingApril 11, 2013
Choose from a selection of Mexican favourites from tacos and toastaditas to mains such as steaks, grills and a delicious spiced chicken.
Allie RMarch 16, 2015
Fun bar, good Dj and great drinks. Food is great as well but horrible service. Had a reservation for 8 but weren't seated till 8:30 and then messed up our food order.
Energya Therapies by Paola BassaneseFebruary 25, 2013
Fantastic atmosphere on a Friday night, very busy so advance booking recommended. The playlist is to die for!
Sheila ThomsonMarch 17, 2015
Tasty quesedilla and cocktails but the beef tacos were almost inedible and the wait, for everything, so looooong.
Chris R (thechristophe)April 11, 2019
Limited, barely Mexican, menu. Quesadilla is not... Vegetarian Burrito had pickled cabbage - impossible to taste anything else, also had no beans, guacamole, cheese or sour cream - ie the basics :(
Lizzie PApril 6, 2016
Concealed entrance - look out for the neon lights. One to tick off your list!
Aisea LaungaueNovember 25, 2012
Get the lamb main its amazing. Great atmosphere. For New Yorkers, this is the equivalent of La Esquina
Maria PanayiotouNovember 6, 2015
Excellent music and atmosphere! Totally recommend:)
Kate GerasimovaJuly 17, 2017
Food was great, but drinks were not. My friend didn't like her drink either. Expresso martini and old fashioned were questionable. It wasn't our first time, so this was surprising.Atmosphere is nice.
Stefanie ReisSeptember 1, 2014
Don't eat the ceviche, it's terrible! Go for nachos and other snacks: they are more safe options. Lovely staff!
Kim PhamSeptember 18, 2014
Come on an early afternoon, curl up with your laptop and the Aztiki cocktail. Tipsy email never felt so good!
Renaissance HotelsMay 22, 2012
A godsend if you're craving real Mexican in London, or want to ogle the city's young, hip and beautiful. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.
Deborah PuiggaliMarch 3, 2016
Bodega Negra ' s bar : the nudge! Secret place. Watermelon cocktail !

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