Mestizo is a family managed Mexican restaurant and tequila bar at 103 Hampstead Road, between Euston and Camden. Its mission is to share the breadth of Mexican food and culture in London, combining an energetic dining room with recipes that reach beyond a narrow selection of familiar favourites.
Antojitos provide a varied introduction through Mexican small plates, while the taco tray lets diners assemble tacos from a choice of fillings, tortillas and accompaniments. The format encourages sharing and makes it easy for a table to compare several salsas, textures and regional flavours.
Main dishes include established Mexican classics alongside less familiar preparations shaped by different parts of the country. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and nut free choices are clearly considered, allowing groups with varied dietary needs to explore the menu together.
Tequila and mezcal are central to the bar, appearing neat and in margaritas flavoured with hibiscus, jalapeño, tamarind, lychee and other ingredients. A private downstairs space, entertainment and dedicated party menus extend Mestizo from everyday lunch and dinner into celebrations and late evening events.
Address: 103 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3EL, United Kingdom
Mestizo Menu
ANTOJITOS
TAMALES
Two traditional steamed corn dough tamales. Choice of: 1. Chicken in a green tomatillo sauce (d) or 2. Pork in a red chile guajillo sauce (d). Served with black beans and green salad.
TAMALES COSTEÑOS
Two chicken tamales cooked in banana leaves with green tomatillo salsa. Served with black beans and green salad.
PESCADILLAS
Two corn tortillas filled with flaked fish in spice, deep fried until golden. Accompanied by a chipotle and mayonnaise sauce.
NACHOS
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, and pico de gallo (n).
NACHOS CON CHORIZO
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, pico de gallo and chorizo (n).
NACHOS CON COCHINITA PIBIL
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, pico de gallo and cochinita pibil (n).
NACHOS VEGETARIANOS
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles and pico de gallo, served with guacamole and sour cream (d)(n).
NACHOS VEGANOS
Corn chips topped with vegan refried beans, melted vegan cheese, pico de gallo and jalapenos. Served with guacamole.
EMPANADAS
Two puff pastry turnovers filled with your choice of chicken tinga or cheese and mushrooms (d). Served with salad.
QUESADILLAS SENCILLAS
Two folded flour (g) tortillas filled with melted cheese (d). Garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream (d).
QUESADILLAS RELLENAS
Two folded flour (g) tortillas filled with melted cheese (d) and a choice of one of the following: mushrooms, huitlacoche, tinga or chorizo. Garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream (d).
SOPA DE TORTILLA
Seasoned fresh tomato soup topped with fried corn tortilla strips, sour cream, dried chile pasilla, avocado and queso fresco ranchero (d).
SOPA DE FRIJOL
Black bean soup with diced tomato, onion, oregano and chile chipotle. Served with crumbled queso fresco ranchero (d).
JALADAS
Four fresh jalapeño chiles stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and then deep fried. Served with sour cream (d).
PANUCHO
Corn tortilla topped with re-fried beans, shredded cochinita, pollo pibil or vegan pibil ,and marinated red onion.
LOS TACOS
TACO TRAY – MAIN COURSE
When you really want tacos, this is the way to go. Make your own tacos with a choice of 4 fillings from LOS TACOS. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, salsa verde and salsa roja.
TACOS DE COCHINITA PIBIL
Three tacos of marinated slow-cooked roast pork cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated red onion.
TACOS DE CARNITAS
Three tacos of marinated slow-cooked roast pork.
TACOS DE CHORIZO
Three tacos of spicy Spanish sausage, diced and grilled.
TACOS DE CUITLACOCHE
Three tacos of corn mushroom sautéed with onion, garlic, and epazote.
TACOS DE RAJAS CON CREMA
Three tacos of roasted poblano peppers sautéed with onion and sweet corn in a cream sauce (d).
TACOS DE POLLO
Three tacos of grilled chicken marinated in our special achiote salsa.
TACOS DE ARACHERA
Three tacos of marinated grilled beef skirt steak.
TACOS DE CAMARÓN
Three tacos of pan-sautéed king prawns with garlic, guajillo chile and butter (d).
TACOS DE NOPALITOS
Three tacos of sautéed cactus with tomato, onion and coriander.
ENSALADAS
ENSALADA MESTIZO
Mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, sweetcorn, strips of tortilla, pumpkin seeds (n) and panela cheese (d) with Mestizo vinaigrette.
ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS
Cactus salad with tomato, onion, coriander and fresh cheese (d). Served on a bed of lettuce.
ENSALADA DE POLLO
Mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, sweetcorn, strips of tortilla, pumpkin seeds (n) and grilled chicken with Mestizo vinaigrette.
PLATOS FUERTES
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS – VEGAN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS – POTATO AND CHEESE OR VEGETABLES
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS – CHICKEN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS DE MOLE – CHICKEN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling in a traditional mole sauce made with up to 25 ingredients including chocolate. Topped with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d)(n).
POLLO AL TEQUILA
Chicken breast covered in tequila, guajillo chile, and cheese sauce (d).
CREPAS DE FLOR DE CALABAZA
Thin crepe pancakes filled with courgette flowers, sweet corn, diced courgette, onion and garlic in our chef’s special salsa. Topped with a cheese gratin (d).