Mestizo Restaurant & Margarita Bar Chelsea serves authentic Mexican food at 392 King’s Road. The family managed restaurant carries forward a culinary tradition developed through many years in Madrid and London, pairing Mexican hospitality with a lively Chelsea dining room.
Antojitos and ceviche introduce the menu through small plates and bright, fresh flavours. The sharing taco tray lets diners choose several fillings and assemble warm tortillas with beans, pico de gallo, salsa, onion, coriander and other accompaniments at the table.
Traditional mains extend beyond familiar tacos, with dishes such as enchiladas, stuffed poblano peppers and the house molcajete served in a hot volcanic stone bowl. The kitchen also offers vegan, gluten free, dairy free and nut free choices, although guests should still discuss cross-contact requirements with staff.
The Margarita Bar builds drinks around tequila with flavours including hibiscus, lavender, mole and lychee. That combination of a generous sharing menu, colourful drinks and private dining makes the restaurant suitable for casual meals as well as birthdays and group celebrations.
Address: 392 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5UZ, England
Mestizo Restaurant & Margarita Bar Menu
Antojitos (Mexican Tapas)
Starters and small plates. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Tamales
Two corn husks filled with maize and a choice of pollo con mole (n)(g), queso con rajas (v)(d), puerco con salsa verde or frijol negro (v). Steamed to perfection.
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 (d).
Empanadas
An assortment of 4 corn pastries filled with cheese, vegan tinga, cuitlacoche or flor de calabaza, served with sour cream and red tomate salsa (v)(d).
Quesadillas Marqueza
Four small corn tortillas filled with Oaxaca-style cheese. Served with red tomate salsa.
Tostadas
Two crispy corn tortillas topped with re-fried beans, lettuce and a choice of chicken, beef or vegetables. Garnished with tomato, avocado, green tomatillo salsa, sour cream, and queso fresco ranchero (d).
Soup and Salads
Soups and salads. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Sopa de Tortilla
Seasoned fresh tomato soup topped with fried corn tortilla strips, sour cream, dried chile pasilla, queso fresco, and sliced avocado on the side (v)(d).
Caldo Xochitl
Chicken broth with vegetables and shredded chicken. Served with fresh avocado, cilantro, chopped onion, and chile chipotle on the side.
Coctel de Camarón (Acapulco Style)
Lightly marinated prawns in lemon juice served in a tomato salsa with onions, cilantro, diced tomato, and chile serrano. Accompanied with a slice of avocado, and fresh corn chips.
Tamales Costeños
Two corn maize wrapped in banana leaves filled with your choice of pork, chicken or vegan with chile morita salsa. Steamed to perfection.
Guacamole
Freshly prepared avocado dip served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo.
Flautas
Four rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken or potato and cheese (v). Deep fried then topped with shredded lettuce, green tomatillo salsa, sour cream, and finished with queso fresco ranchero (d).
Panucho
Corn tortilla topped with re-fried beans, shredded cochinita, pollo pibil or vegan pibil ,and marinated red onion.
Jaladas
Four fresh jalapeño chiles stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and then deep fried. Served with a salsa de cilantro (v)(d)(g).
Queso Frito
Four breaded and fried chihuahua cheese sticks in a pool of green tomatillo salsa, topped with cilantro, onion, and sesame seeds. Served with corn or flour tortillas (v)(d)(g).
Queso Fundido
Melted chihuahua and oaxaca cheese to spoon into flour tortillas. Accompanied by pico de gallo (v)(d)(g).
Ensalada de Nopales
Tender cactus leaf accompanied with sliced tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, and sliced onion. Served on a bed of lettuce (v)(d).
Ensalada Mixta
Our house salad of mixed green leaves, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber & avocado with a choice of dressings (V).
Sopa de Tortilla
Seasoned fresh tomato soup topped with fried corn tortilla strips, dried chile pasilla, and sliced avocado on the side.
Tamales Costeños
Two corn maize wrapped in banana leaves filled with vegan protein in chile morita salsa. Steamed to perfection.
Panucho
Corn tortilla topped with re-fried beans, vegan pibil , and marinated red onion.
Ensalada de Nopales
Tender cactus leaf accompanied with sliced tomato, cilantro, and sliced onion. Served on a bed of lettuce.
Ensalada Mixta
Our house salad of mixed green leaves, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber & avocado with a choice of dressings.
Empanadas
An assortment of 4 corn pastries filled with potato or vegan tinga, cuitlacoche or flor de calabaza. Served with red tomate salsa.
Tostadas
Two crispy corn tortillas topped with re-fried beans, lettuce, and vegetables. Garnished with tomato, avocado, green tomatillo salsa.
Los Tacos
Tacos and taco tray. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Pollo con Mole
Shredded chicken cooked in Mexico’s most famous sauce. Up to 25 ingredients including chocolate and topped with queso fresco ranchero (n)(d)(g).
Tinga
Shredded chicken with tomatoes, onions, and chile chipotle. Topped with queso fresco ranchero (d).
Pollo Pibil
Melt in your mouth chicken cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated onion.
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 jalapeño chiles, beans, pico de gallo, red tomate salsa, green tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, and sour cream (d). Served with 5 warmed corn or flour (g) tortillas per person.
Alambre Chicken
Cubes of grilled chicken with diced red and green peppers, onion, and cheese (d).
Campechano Chicken
Chicken with chorizo.
Bistek
Grilled beef.
Alambre Beef
Cubes of grilled beef with diced red and green peppers, onion, and cheese (d).
Campechano Beef
Beef with chorizo.
Barbacoa
Marinated slow-cooked lamb.
Pastor
Mexican marinated pork served with chunks of pineapple.
Cochinita Pibil
Melt in your mouth pork cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated red onion.
Carnitas
Marinated slow-cooked roast pork.
Chorizo
Spicy Spanish sausage, diced and grilled.
Cuitlacoche
Black corn mushrooms (known as Mexican truffle) with onion, button mushrooms, sweet corn, garlic, and chile serrano (v).
Rajas con Crema
Poblano pepper strips in a courgette, sweet corn, and onion cream sauce Topped with queso fresco ranchero (v)(d).
Flor de Calabaza
Courgette flower with sweet corn, diced courgette, onion, and garlic (v).
Nopales
Grilled tender cactus leaf with tomato and onion. Topped with queso fresco ranchero (v)(d).
Vegan Pibil
Melt in your mouth plant-based “chicken”, cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated onion (v).
Vegan Tinga
Plant based “chicken” with tomatoes, onions and chile chipotle (v).
Cuitlacoche
Black corn mushrooms (known as Mexican truffle) with onion, button mushrooms, sweet corn, garlic, and chile serrano.
Flor de Calabaza
Courgette flower with sweet corn, diced courgette, onion, and garlic.
Nopales
Grilled tender cactus leaf with tomato and onion.
Vegan Pibil
Melt in your mouth plant-based “chicken”, cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated onion.
Vegan Tinga
Plant based “chicken” with tomatoes, onions and chile chipotle.
Perfect Sharing Dishes
Sharing dishes. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Molcajete Mestizo
The house special. Our famous dish of beef, chicken or a combination of both, served in a volcanic stone bowl with cheese, chorizo, grilled spring onions, cilantro, and nopales, plus your choice of red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, all accompanied with 5 warmed corn or flour (g)(d) tortillas. Served for 2 or more – price per person.
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Vegetarian / Vegan
Molcajete Mestizo
The house special. Our famous dish served in a volcanic stone bowl with mixed grilled vegetables, grilled spring onions, cilantro and nopales, plus your choice red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa. All accompanied with 5 warmed corn or flour (g) tortillas.
Platos Fuertes (Main Courses)
Main courses. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Mole Poblano
Boneless chicken breast served with a traditional mole sauce made with dried chiles, herbs, spices, almonds, and more secret ingredients (n)(g).
Mole Verde
Chicken or pork in a traditional green mole sauce made of chiles, green tomatillo salsa, romaine lettuce, epazote, and pumpkin seeds (n).
Chiles Rellenos
Poblano peppers stuffed with a choice of picadillo (spiced ground beef) or Oaxaca cheese (d), lightly battered and sautéed in a tomato broth (g).
Pollo Ticul
Mayan style grilled chicken breast in achiote, orange juice, garlic, and epazote. Served with green onion, red peppers, tomato, and a dash of Mexican beer. Accompanied with rice, beans, and corn tortillas (g).
Pollo Sinaloense
Melt in your mouth half chicken marinated in Mexican spices, chile guajillo, and salsa béchamel.
Pollo al Tequila
Chicken breast covered in tequila, guajillo chile, and cheese sauce (d-g).
Sides
Sides and accompaniments. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (n) Contains nuts, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Enchiladas Verdes o Rojas
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 (v)(d).
Enchiladas Cancún
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling in a traditional Mayan salsa made with achiote, orange juice, and tomato. Topped with marinated red onion.
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 (v)(d)(g).
Crepas de Cuitlacoche
Thin crepe pancakes filled with black corn mushrooms (known as Mexican truffle), sautéed with onion, garlic, button mushrooms, chile serrano and sweet corn in a special chef’s white and cheese sauce (v)(d)(g).
Pollo Negro
Chicken covered with a cuitlacoche sauce (Mexican truffle) with sweet corn, onion, and garlic. All topped with a cheese gratin (d-g).
Pollo Arriero
3 chicken medallions on a tower of sautéed potatoes, wrapped in steamed vegetables, with a sauce of chopped garlic, onion, green chile and chile guajillo (d).
Filete Arriero
Three beef medallions on a tower of sautéed potatoes, wrapped in steamed vegetables with a sauce of chopped garlic, onion, green chile and chile guajillo (d).
Camarones en Salsa
Pan-sautéed king prawns served with a choice of tamarind, tequila (d) or salsa arriero (d).
Enchiladas de Mole
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 (n)(d)(g).
Mixiote de Cordero
Shank of lamb marinated in Mexican spices, wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed until tender. With rice, beans, and corn or flour (g) tortillas.
Filete Tampiqueña
Grilled beef accompanied by a chicken enchilada, guacamole and rajas con crema. Garnished with queso fresco ranchero (d).
Salsas Picantes
Our special salsas (v).
Orden de Tortillas
Extra corn/flour tortillas (v)(g).
Chiles Toreados
Sautéed chiles (v)(g).
Cebollitas
Grilled spring onions with lime wedges (v)(g).
Salsas Picantes
Our special salsas.
Orden de Tortillas
Extra corn/flour tortillas (g).
Chiles Toreados
Sautéed chiles (g).
Cebollitas
Grilled spring onions with lime wedges (g).
Enchiladas Verdes o Rojas
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with vegetables or potato, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa.
Enchiladas de Mole
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with potato OR vegetables in a mole sauce made with up to 25 ingredients including chocolate. Served with rice and beans (n)(g).
Enchiladas Cancún
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with potato OR vegetables in a traditional Mayan salsa made with achiote, orange juice, and tomato. Topped with marinated red onion.
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 (g).
Postres (Desserts)
Desserts. Dietary legend: (v) Vegetarian, (d) Contains dairy, (g) Contains gluten. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Pastel de Queso y Coco
Cream cheese and coconut cheesecake, baked and served in a pool of mango sauce (d).
Flan Casero
A rich Mexican version of Créme Caramel (d).
Buñuelos
Thin dough fritters with sugar cane syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream (g-d).
Pastel de Elote
Our chef’s special corn cake topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream (d).
Churros
Six of our deep-fried dough pastry with a caramel sauce and condensed milk (v-d-g).
Classic Chocolate Cake
You know what it is. Served with vanilla ice cream (v-d-g).
Helados
A selection of ice cream vanilla / chocolate strawberry (d) and tropical fruit sorbets tequila and lime / passion fruit / mango.
Pastel 3 Leches
A rich and almost “custard like” cake, made with 3 milks – condensed, evaporated and double cream (d-g-v).
Tamal de Dulces
Our chef’s special sweet tamal dessert. Choose from the following 3 flavours: Strawberry, Pineapple, Cream Cheese.
Antojitos
Mexican tapas
Tamales
Two corn husks filled with corn maize and black beans. Steamed to perfection.
Guacamole
Freshly prepared avocado dip served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo.
Flautas
Four rolled corn tortillas filled with potato. Deep fried then topped with shredded lettuce and green tomatillo salsa.
Platos Fuertes
Main courses
Chiles Rellenos
Poblano peppers stuffed with vegan picadillo, lightly battered and sautéed in a tomato broth (g).
Postres
Sorbete
A selection of fruit sorbets – tequila & lime, passion fruit, and mango.
Tamal
Our chef’s strawberry tamal.
Desserts
Crepas de Cajeta
Thin crepes topped with a caramel sauce, chopped walnuts and served with vanilla ice cream (g-d-n).
Pastel de Queso y Coco
Cream cheese and coconut cheesecake, baked and served in a pool of mango sauce (d).
Flan Casero
A rich Mexican version of Créme Caramel (d).
Buñuelos
Thin dough fritters with sugar cane syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream (g-d).
Pastel de Elote
Our chef’s special corn cake topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream (d).
Pastel 3 Leches
A rich and almost “custard like” cake, made with 3 milks – condensed, evaporated and double cream (d-g-v).
Churros
Six of our deep fried dough pastry with a caramel sauce and condensed milk (v-d-g).
Classic Chocolate Cake
You know what it is. Served with vanilla ice cream. (v-d-g)
Helados
A selection of ice cream vanilla / chocolate strawberry (d) and tropical fruit sorbets tequila and lime / passion fruit / mango.
Tamal de Dulces
Our chef’s special sweet tamal dessert. Choose from the following 3 flavours:
Strawberry
With fresh whipped cream & strawberry (d).
Pineapple
With fresh custard sauce & pineapple (d).
Cream Cheese
With caramel sauce (d).
Liqueur Coffee
Coffee with liqueur. Dietary legend: (d) Contains dairy. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
Espresso Martini
Half a shot of espresso + one shot of Cazcabel Coffee tequila liqueur, shaken over ice and served chilled.
French Coffee
Remy martin VSOP. A classic (d).
Café Mestizo
El Jimador tequila + Kahlua coffee liqueur flamed and served with a double espresso. Topped with double cream (d).
Irish Coffee
Bushmills Irish whiskey. A classic (d).
Coffee & Tea
Hot beverages. Dietary legend: (d) Contains dairy. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all bills.
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Camomile
Peppermint
Coffee
Espresso
Cappucino
Cafe Americano
Cortado
Tea
All at £3.30
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Camomile
Peppermint
Las Margaritas
Mother Margarita
Cazcabel reposado, Triple sec, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar, Orange juice. Served frozen with a salt rim.
Classic Margarita
Cazcabel reposado, Triple sec, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar. Served on the rocks with a salt rim.
Watermelon Margarita
Cazcabel reposado, Fresh watermelon, Watermelon liqueur, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar. Served frozen with a sugar rim.
The Fruit Margarita
Cazcabel reposado, Triple sec, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar with a choice of fruit (Lime/ Strawberry/ Lychee/ Mango/ Raspberry). Served frozen with a sugar rim.
Mexican Cocktails
Classics
Paloma
Cazcabel reposado, Fresh lime juice, Grapefruit soda.
Mexico City
Cazcabel reposado, Grand marnier liqueur, Cranberry juice, Fresh lime juice, Agave nectar.
Tejito
Cazcabel reposado, Fresh mint, Fresh lime juice, Grapefruit soda, Sugar.
Luces de Acapulco
Cazcabel reposado, Coconut rum, Blue curaçao, Pineapple and Orange juice.