Del74 is a lively Mexican taco restaurant at 129 Kingsland High Street in Dalston. Its stripped back dining room, upbeat music and friendly service create an informal place for a quick plate of tacos or a longer evening with friends. The kitchen keeps its focus on street food foundations, using fresh fillings, tortillas and house sauces rather than an oversized menu.
Tacos arrive in varied meat, fish and vegetable combinations. Sirloin steak, homemade chorizo, fish, chicken and richly seasoned pork bring different textures, while cauliflower and vegetable tinga give plant based diners equally considered choices. Radish, onion, cucumber, pickles and salsa add the freshness and acidity needed to balance the warmer fillings.
Fresh guacamole with homemade tortilla chips makes a natural opening, alongside nachos, black bean dip and wings with morita chilli sauce. Tostadas provide crisp contrast, while quesadillas fold melting cheese around chicken or vegetables. The sharing format encourages a group to order several different dishes and compare the kitchen’s salsas and levels of heat.
Margaritas and a broad tequila selection are central to the bar, with beer and soft drinks available for a simpler accompaniment. Taco Tuesday deals and bottomless taco events amplify the restaurant’s sociable character. Delivery and takeaway are useful, but the combination of music, drinks and plates arriving steadily at the table is best experienced inside the Dalston venue.
Address: 129 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, London E8 2PB, United Kingdom