Looking for the best Mexican restaurants and street food in Leeds? From authentic regional dishes to giant burritos, this is our essential guide.
It doesn’t get much better than Mexican food. We’re talking crispy tacos, burritos as big as your head, piled-high nachos, and, of course, Margaritas – served by the jug, preferably. While Leeds might not be packed with Mexican eateries, the places we do have are truly great. We’ve visited them all to bring you this list of the city’s finest.
Quick picks: Mouth-watering Mexican restaurants in Leeds
Lupe’s Cantina
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Lupe’s Cantina serves some of the most authentic Mexican food in Leeds. Both outside and in, the decor is as vibrant as the flavours on offer – the bright yellow paint means Lupe’s stands out amongst other Cardigan Road eateries. Stepping through the doors, we were instantly transported to a bustling Cancun spot. The atmosphere is warm and lively no matter the day of the week, so we recommend always booking in advance.
The menu is comprehensive and features some delights we had never tried before. We could’ve gone for the classic steak tacos or tortilla chips and salsa, but we chose to expand our horizons with grilled black tiger prawns, slow-roasted pork dressed in a sour orange juice and sautéed mushrooms with a creamy chipotle sauce – this adventurous selection was a hit!
Address: 204 Cardigan Road, Burley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1LF.
Opening times: 12pm–9pm Tuesday–Thursday, 12pm–9:30pm Friday–Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Standout dish: The grilled tiger prawns with garlic and achiote mojo are wonderfully fresh and flavourful, an especially good pick for those with a low spice tolerance.
Check it out: lupescantinamexicana.co.uk
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 Neon Cactus serves some of the most delicious tacos in Leeds. It’s also one of Call Lane’s busiest spots, decked out with Day of the Dead graffiti walls, rustic furniture and, of course, neon cactus signs. We love popping in there for a bite before exploring Call Lane’s nightlife, as it strikes the perfect balance between great food and festivities.
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 friends when we go. If you’re not loco for tacos, there are also loaded burritos and piles of nachos – oh, and did we mention they have a 2-for-1 margaritas deal and stock 50 different types of tequilas? The chocolate-infused El Tequileño Blanco is a perfect post-taco aperitif.
Address: 35 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Opening times: 5pm–4am Monday, 12pm–4am Tuesday–Saturday, 12pm–2am Sunday. Food served until 10pm every day.
Standout dish: The Nashville Hot Taco with buttermilk-fried chicken, spicy ranch and dill pickle is a tantalising Tennessee-influenced Tex-Mex treat.
Check it out: neoncactus.co.uk
Sabroso Street
Sabroso Street serves award-winning, no-frills street food with heaps of 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 first fell in love with Mexican food on their honeymoon and have been paying homage to that experience ever since.
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 come topped with sour cream, guacamole, lightly-spiced black beans and cheese. Their chilli is a go-to for us in the winter, packed with flavour, depth and just the right amount of heat courtesy of fresh chipotle chillies. Innovative smash burgers and loaded fries are also on offer, alongside a great-value kids menu that’ll put smiles on your little ones’ faces. Plus, if you want to spice up your events, you can hire their horsebox for catering.
Address: Horsforth Community Sports Association, King George’s Field, Brownberry Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5SB.
Opening times:
Eat-in: 3pm–9pm Friday, 12pm–9pm Saturday and 12pm–8pm Sunday.
Collections and deliveries: 6pm–9pm Wednesday, 5pm–9pm Thursday, 3pm–9pm Friday, 12pm–9pm Saturday and 12pm–8pm Sunday.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Standout dish: Adventurous diners should try the esquites – it’s a traditional Mexican sweetcorn chowder that’ll satisfy your sweet-savoury-spicy cravings.
Check it out: sabrosostreet.com
Este Cuate
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Este Cuate is a true passion project born out of a desire to share authentic Mexican flavours with the people of Leeds. The name translates to ‘this guy’ – and the guy in question is Obri Gonzalez. Now based in Meanwood, 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 neighbourhood restaurant.
Authenticity is the order of the day here – key ingredients are imported directly from Mexico, and everything is made from scratch in-house, from the marinades and salsas to the tortillas. The nachos are stacked high and topped with a signature cheese cigarillo. The tacos are creative with wildcard combinations like lentils and paneer and Mexican Jerk chicken that left us in awe. Wash it all down with a cold Margarita and you’re in for a real fiesta. There are few places as bona fide as this when it comes to Mexican dining in Leeds.
Address: Inside Number8, 10-14 Stonegate Road, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4HY.
Opening times: 5pm–9pm Wednesday–Thursday, 5pm–10pm Friday, 3pm–10pm Saturday, 1pm–6pm Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Standout dish: The lentil and paneer tacos with golden chilli oil is earthy with a nice kick – a great shout for vegetarians.
Check it out: estecuate.com
Hooleos
This Mexican cafe-bar in Horsforth boasts bags of character and no shortage of delectable dishes. 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 provide the perfect backdrop to an authentic Mexican meal full of flair and flavour.
They have all the usual classics like tacos, nachos, burritos and enchiladas to tuck into, but you can also branch out and take your tastebuds on a journey with something new. We’ve enjoyed some cracking comida in the form of Hooleos’ moles – traditional savoury Mexican dishes made from a rich base of chocolate-chilli sauce – we loved the chicken and cactus leaf versions. For a taste of summer, opt for the ceviche, a refreshing seafood cocktail served with nachos that goes great with a frozen strawberry marg.
Address: 20 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4RJ.
Opening times: 12pm–3pm Monday, 12pm–3pm and 6pm–10:30pm Tuesday–Wednesday, 11am–3pm and 6pm–10:30pm Thursday, 12pm–3pm and 5:30pm–11pm Friday, 11am–4pm and 5pm–11pm Saturday, 12pm–5pm Sunday.
Standout dish: The Taquiza Platter (a Mexican BYO taco buffet) is a dream for communal-style dining in a group – they even do a veggie option so everyone’s catered for.
Check it out: instagram.com/hooleos_mexican
The Mexican Pilgrim
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Though The Mexican Pilgrim isn’t technically a restaurant, the food truck serves some of the city’s tastiest Mexican street food, so there was no way we were leaving it out of our list. They travel around the city centre, delivering mouth-watering deliciousness from Leeds Dock to Wellington Place. Keep an eye on their socials to see where they’re posted.
Their burritos are truly banging, some of the best we’ve tried to date. Choose from the likes of spicy chicken, succulent pork al pastor, and avocado. Whatever you go for, you can expect a perfectly-assembled parcel, with crunchy lettuce, beans, fresh guacamole and a light sour cream. They’re heavenly, and not too overfilled so you can easily enjoy them on the go.
Address: The Mexican Pilgrim is at different locations across the city centre on different days.
Opening times: They generally operate from 12pm–2pm on weekdays.
Standout dish: The burrito carnitas with slow-cooked shredded pork shoulder marinated in red wine and chipotle BBQ sauce is a moreish lunchtime pick-me-up that never disappoints.
Check it out: instagram.com/themexicanpilgrim
Salon Madre
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A much-loved fixture in Liverpool and Manchester, Salon Madre flung open the doors of its Leeds’ venue in February 2026, and they’ve been serving hungry revellers with the good stuff ever since. The day-to-night Mexican restaurant was born out of a collaboration between Liverpool’s Belzan and London’s Breddos Tacos back in 2019, with the offering inspired by the team’s many visits to Mexico City.
Co-founder Sam Grainger told us that the authentic dishes take influence from the “myriad of passionate craftsmen who have spent their lives perfecting their particular metier of Mexican fare”. This perfectionism is reflected in a menu made up of classics with a creative twist. We recommend grabbing tacos or quesadillas with pork el pastor, pollo verde or mushroom tinga, then ordering a round of expertly mixed margaritas before settling in for a game of pool with your friends – it’s the ideal spot for when you want to socialise without getting too crazy.
Address: 114 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4LT.
Opening times: 12pm–11pm Sunday–Thursday, 12pm–1am Friday–Saturday.
Standout dish: The pork al pastor quesadilla with pineapple and salsa verde has just the right amount of heat,tang and sweetness and pairs great with a tommy’s margarita.
Check it out: thisismadre.co.uk
Boojum
When Boojum crossed The Irish Sea, we rejoiced – it was time for some seriously good burritos. Their Merrion Street home features an eye-catching mosaic of colours that immediately drew us in, but it was wholesome food and friendly service that made us stay.
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 that include everything from three-bean chilli to Cholula hot honey chicken, birria beef and chorizo. Then, it’s time to salsa it up (you can never go wrong with a salsa verde) before finishing off with cheese and/or sour cream. They’re seriously big and seriously delicious.
Address: 92 Merrion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG.
Opening times: 11:30am–10pm every day.
Standout dish: Their new California birria wrap is beautifully balanced with Mexican rice, patatas, Irish beef birria, cheese, salsa roja and guacamole.
Check it out: boojummex.com
