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La Bodega Negra
Mexican Restaurant and Caf飣££
Soho
"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, 2017We 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!
Shay MSeptember 26, 2014Pork 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
Stavros AerakisFebruary 16, 2018Quesadillas are really good! Try the crab and the beef tacos! Also have some of the ceviches and of course the RIB EYE! Enjoy
Josh TaroliJanuary 28, 2017They 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!
Shahrzad ShamsJuly 14, 2018One 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!
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
Ozy OzySeptember 24, 2014I like this mexican rest..young peoples here...nice music..energetic,beautiful staff...delicious foods..amazing hot sauces:)) different coctails options...luv it
Thunder CatDecember 16, 2014The "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.
StylesightSeptember 25, 2012Don’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.
PortfoleoOctober 24, 2012Soho'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.
YOUhomeNovember 4, 2014Super atmospheric serving traditional Mexican food with a twist. The decor adds to the excitement and this is a great place to start your evening.
MichelleAugust 1, 2013La 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
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
Mercy OgoleJanuary 25, 2016My favourite by far! In my top 3. Food, music, drinks, atmosphere, service, sex shop shop front. Oui oui oui s'il vous plait
Stef GOctober 15, 2012Incredible tacos al pastor--just like in Mexico. Delicious salsas with great flavor. Fun, vibrant atmosphere. Good service. Looking forward to going back soon.
Roberto BuaJune 8, 2014Get the pork belly tacos, amazing. Music is a bit too loud, great for a night out with friends, not so great for a date.- Ministry of WaxingAugust 22, 2013Beneath a lurid Soho shopfront, ablaze with neon signs screeching ‘sex shop’, you'll find fantastic authentic Mexican food in a cool, urban atmosphere.
Gabi MetzDecember 29, 2016Great Mexican food.. good value for money and friendly service .. perfect pre Aladdin show dinner
HmsNovember 26, 2014Get the xombie cocktail and mackerel cerviche. The other dishes were soso. Food did come quick and nice atmosphere.
MinistryofWaxingJuly 21, 2013Beneath a lurid Soho shopfront, ablaze with neon signs screeching ‘sex shop’, you'll find fantastic authentic Mexican food in a cool, urban atmosphere.
RobertaOctober 10, 2014Get skinny margarita ( tequila + lime+ salt) daily special flavour, great set of tacos and one more skinny margarita. You will feel great!
Roshni BajajAugust 17, 2013Upstairs: Salsa roja, chorizo and potato tacos, the ancho cocktail, plus tons of the El Yucateco habanero salsas. Will not forget this superhot meal.
Mawi LondonMay 28, 2012One 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!
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.- prima filiNovember 20, 2014Menu is good to get a taste at lunch. The dessert was pretty big and sweet! Service is attentive and respectful. Nice vibe.
Michaela WatkinsonMay 3, 2015Food is SO good. Free wifi. Gets busy so you might get sat with other people, but it was fine :) Tacos are a must.
Anand PanjabiJuly 27, 2013Get 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...
Jessi @2feet1worldOctober 6, 2017Amazing Mexican food and cocktails. There's also a walk-in part if you can't get a restaurant booking
Best mexican food in London, great music, great cocktails, cool decor.. Try it! Especially the ceviche and sea bass! Yum
Olya KuznetsovaAugust 7, 2016Lamb tacos are too good to be true. Check out the back door entrance to bar/club/restaurant downstairs!
Nadya BerestovaJanuary 19, 2013Grilled sweetcorn is amazing and seafood rice pots are lovely. So not forget about lemonade!
Renaissance HotelsMay 22, 2012A 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.- MinistryofWaxingApril 11, 2013Choose from a selection of Mexican favourites from tacos and toastaditas to mains such as steaks, grills and a delicious spiced chicken.
Kim PhamSeptember 18, 2014Come on an early afternoon, curl up with your laptop and the Aztiki cocktail. Tipsy email never felt so good!
Wandering BaileyNovember 10, 2014Had one of my best nights here. Playlist was hella nostalgic, food drinks and staff very pleasant.
Brynne DickieMay 26, 2013You have to walk through what appears to be a sex shop, but you'll find the most amazing Mexican restaurant once inside!
one64January 9, 2015Great 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...
Energya Therapies by Paola BassaneseFebruary 25, 2013Fantastic atmosphere on a Friday night, very busy so advance booking recommended. The playlist is to die for!
Morgans Hotel GroupAugust 7, 2012The sex shop entrance on Old Compton St hides Soho's newest and coolest restaurant backed by Will Ricker and the NYC team that brought us La Esquina
Timothy StampMay 16, 2013Great atmosphere - busy and loud. Service was good in a laid back sort of way. The corn on the cob starter was off the hook!
Sadie HardingNovember 22, 2012The steak tacos are really spicy so make sure when you order you ask for tap water. Beans and chorizo were delicious, top notch.
Sheila ThomsonMarch 17, 2015Tasty quesedilla and cocktails but the beef tacos were almost inedible and the wait, for everything, so looooong.
Andrew CerdaNovember 8, 2012Our waitress from Sainte Fe, Mexico recommended the pork or prawn tacos. The pork was delicious.
Donal KaneSeptember 17, 2013Style (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
Chris R (thechristophe)April 11, 2019Limited, 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 :(
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- 8.4
"The tacos and burritos are really yum. Great for groups and casual dates. Cocktails are good too, really good Mexican food for a chain."
Rosephine Fernandes - 7.3
"Mexican restaurant/bar with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Great guacamole and ceviche and good coktails. Backyard garden for alcohol-infused afternoons in the summer. A great place in Dalston"
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- 8.0
"Suitably mysterious, followed by excellent service, smiling barstaff. Far less pompous than its Irish cloneterpart. Oh, and a really very tasty, creative cocktail. Thumbs up."
Paul Campbell - 8.8
"Have been to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! It was nice experience, especially Part I. The theatre is not big and cosy, would definitely return (to try the first row of Dress Circle)"
Alexander Polukord - 8.1
"Great place to sit and watch the world go by!"
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