If you’re looking to spice up your life, check out the top Mexican restaurants in Leeds.
It doesn’t get much better than Mexican food. Crispy tacos, burritos as big as your head, piled-high nachos, and don’t forget the Margaritas – served by the jug, preferably. Leeds may not be packed with Mexican restaurants, but the ones we do have are pretty great. Check them out.
Lupes Cantina
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If you’re asking us, Lupe’s Cantina cooks up some of the most authentic Mexican food in Leeds. Step through the doors and you’ll feel thousands of miles away from Cardigan Road, but rather in a bustling Cancun eatery. It’s always busy, no matter the day of the week, so we recommend always booking in advance.
The menu is comprehensive and features some delights that may have never touched your lips before. Of course, you can plump for steak tacos or tortilla chips and salsa, but why would you when you can expand your horizons with grilled black tiger prawns, slow-roasted pork dressed in a sour orange juice or sautéed mushrooms with a creamy chipotle sauce?
Lupe’s Cantina, 204 Cardigan Road, Burley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1LF.
Neon Cactus
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Is it a restaurant? Is it a bar? There’s one thing we do know for sure, and that’s that you can grab some of the best tacos in Leeds at Neon Cactus. It’s one of Call Lane’s busiest spots, decked out with Day of the Dead graffiti walls, rustic furniture and, of course, neon cactus signs.
Now, about those tacos. Vegan chorizo, beef shin birria, shrimp and more mean there’s something for everyone here – we love mixing and matching with our pals when we go. If you’re not loco for tacos, there’s also massive burritos and piles of nachos – oh, and did we mention they stock 50 different types of tequilas? Bottoms up.
Neon Cactus, 35 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Sabroso Street
Sabroso Street is absolutely no-frills, but that’s part of the charm. Make your way to their new location at Horsforth Sports Club and you’ll find some of Leeds’ tastiest Mexican food inside. It’s headed up by husband and wife David and Annika Richardson, who fell in love with Mexican food on their honeymoon.
Dive into their menu and you’ll find all manner of delights. Their burritos span the likes of chicken, pork, cauliflower al pastor, and vegan chicken, and comes topped with sour cream, guacamole, black beans and cheese. They serve flavour-packed chilli to warm you up in the winter, while burgers, hot dogs and chips keep everyone happy. Plus, if you want to spice up your events, you can hire their horsebox for catering.
Sabroso Street, Horsforth Community Sports Association, King George’s Field, Brownberry Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5SB.
Este Cuate
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Este Cuate is a true passion project born out of a desire to share authentic Mexican flavours. The name translates to ‘this guy’ – and the guy is Obri Gonzalez. Now based in Leeds, Obri grew up in Mexico City and is expertly versed in the craft, tradition and history of the dishes he serves up in this humble Meanwood restaurant.
Authenticity is the order of the day here – key ingredients are imported directly from Mexico, and everything is made from scratch, from the marinades and salsas to the tortillas. The nachos are stacked high and topped with a signature cheese cigarillo, the tacos are lovingly topped with vibrant ingredients, and it’s all washed down beautifully with a cold Margarita. There are few places as bona fide as this when it comes to Mexican dining.
Este Cuarte, Inside Number8, 10-14 Stonegate Road, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4HY.
Hooleos
This Mexican cafe-bar in Horsforth boasts bags of character and no shortage of flavour. It’s a real hidden gem and was a shortlisted finalist for Best Newcomer Restaurant of the Year 2025 by the Oliver Awards – so you know it’s something special. The colourful interiors come with an extra kick in the form of a menu full of authentic Mexican dishes.
You have your usual tacos, nachos, burritos and enchiladas to tuck into, but here, you can splash out and take your tastebuds on a journey with something new. Enjoy some cracking comida in the form of mole dishes – traditional savoury Mexican dishes with chocolate sauce, including chicken, beef and cactus leaves. For a taste of summer, opt for the ceviche, which serves up a seafood cocktail alongside nachos.
Hooleos, 20 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4RJ.
The Mexican Pilgrim
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Okay, so you got us – The Mexican Pilgrim isn’t actually a restaurant. It is, though, a food truck that cooks up some of the city’s tastiest Mexican street food. They travel around the city centre, so you’re never too far away from mouth-watering deliciousness.
Get ready to wrap your lips around some of the tastiest burritos known to man – some days stuffed with spicy chicken, some days stuffed with succulent pork al pastor, always with crunchy lettuce, beans, fresh guacamole and a light sour cream. It’s heaven.
The Mexican Pilgrim is at different locations across the city centre.
Boojum
When Boojum crossed The Irish Sea, Leeds rejoiced – it was time for some seriously good burritos. Their Merrion Street home is immediately eye-catching and promises to draw you in, but it’s the oh-so good food that you’ll be staying for.
It’s a create-your-own kind of affair, like Subway but for burritos. Kick off with your choice of rice and beans, before you come to the main fillings, whether that’s three bean chilli, pork carnitas or chorizo. Then, it’s time to salsa it up, before finishing off with cheese and/or sour cream. They’re seriously big and seriously delicious.
Boojum, 92 Merrion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG.
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