Reviews of Benito's. (Restaurant) in London (London).

Benito's

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Mexican restaurant

19 New Row, London WC2N 4LA, United Kingdom

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Information of Benito's, Restaurant in London (London)

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Reviews of Benito's

P. S.

I had pulled pork burrito set menu and it was super delicious. Big portion and fair price.

S.

Tried this place and was very impressed. Quick and good service with a great atmosphere and good music that had me rocking along with my lunch. I had a naked barbacoa beef burrito kosher style with no cheese (fyi restaurant is not certified kosher) with nacho on the side as it comes with it. Very filling but not to the point of bursting so you still sit comfortably. I would definitely come here and eat again. Love my home town more when I find little gems like this on the back streets.

A. D.

I came here today on my own and had a '5 a day' vegan burrito. The speed of service was good. The burrito itself was big so you can get a lot of food for your money. The taste was didn't meet my expectations so I'm not sure if I would come here again.

J. C.

Haven't been to Benito's in a while and thought, why not? Popped in and was greeted by Dominic. Some of the items were not available but he was apologetic about it and told me what they did have. Food was nice, service was friendly.

H. Z.

The chicken is halal, vegan options, the waiters are amazing and the food is phenomenal!!! Highly recommended!!! The price point is amazing, especially for being in Oxford st!

E. M.

Very nice food. Not five stars because the blond waiter was not very kind to us. We arrived there on a Friday at 20.25 and she said only take away as they close at 21.00. Told her that then they should update the opening times in Google Maps (which says it is open until 22.00), and she said "I don´t know" and paid a look to us like "who cares". I told her I would leave this review so other people can know, and then she did an effort to treat us with a little more consideration. As they do not seem to care, I myself have suggested an edit of opening times to google maps, so hopefully other families do not need to take their food in the street.

A.

Decent flavour; the burrito was enjoyable. The tortilla chips no so much. I'd say it's quite pricey for what it is. £8.50 for a burrito is hefty.

C. L. L.

Great choice, good prices, lovely friendly staff and tasty food.

E. T.

A Mexican spot in the heart of London's covent garden. Nice ambience inside but unfortunately the staff weren't all too friendly. The food was nice though. I had a burrito filled with steak, hot salsa and guacamole (extra charge for guac) and enjoyed it. The portion was good and the meal was good value for money.

K. N.

Quirky Mexican restaurant in Covent Garden. Expect the usual Mexican fare from burritos to quesadillas to tacos. The barbacoa tacos comes highly recommended. Not the biggest of venues. Best to come with a family and kids.

K. P.

Good Mexican place with fresh food, quick turnaround and plenty of options. It’s tucked away from the main tourist crowd, so it’s mostly office people at lunch time. Plenty of seats available.

G. R.

My wife and I have eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants. We are a little ashamed to say that we generally went to chiquitos whenever we visited London but now we have found our new favourite restaurant. The food was simply amazing. By far the best we have ever had. The service was perfect. The hosts so welcoming and friendly. We both were blown away by our food. The prices were very reasonable. We urge you to visit should you be in the area. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Benitos.

S. C.

Lovely food, lovely service, epic portions. Running low or out of a couple of things but that's more down to the inadequacies of the Tory government than Benito's

C. m.

Great place to eat. The burritos and margaritas were delicious, service super friendly. Also really good value with most of the (giant) burritos around £7-8.

J. M.

Really great food, the guacamole is to die for! Fast service and good value for money. However, the staff could have smiled more!

B. P.

Had some nachos and a few drinks and everything was great.. Road side with a small sit out..

A. C.

Great place for a quick lunch. The Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The Veggie Burrito i had can be improved, but I ll return to try the normal one soon. Cocktails are quite nice!

E. H.

Noting special, maybe a bit overpriced. The vegetables and guacamole didn’t feel fresh. Nice personnel.

D. K.

Family meal and get together. Super menu and such a lovely bunch. Thoroughly recommended.

D. L.

Cantina fast food burrito and taco heaven! Having never been to Mexico I can't tell you if it's authentic or not. What I can tell you is it's damn tasty, huge filling portions and fantastic value for money. Will most definitely be coming back!

C. N.

Delicious good value food, vegetarian options choose. Helpful staff, will be when we can, thank you.

A. G.

Well priced food with a good range of sauces and toppings. Can get tacos with chips and meat for under £6. So filling! There are different choices of meat, vegetarian options and They have gluten free things as well. Small menu but there’s a lot of things you can chose to add or not have. Freshly made tortilla chips, great sauces- both spicy and mild so it caters for everyone. Nice location in Covent Garden but not too busy in the evenings so cool atmosphere. It is quite small inside but that is ok because the food is served very quickly so you can just eat and go.

V.

It is a bit pricey at £8.30 a burrito but is well worth the price. Has a great atmosphere and nice art on the walls.

S. K.

Great for an outdoor chill on a hot, sunny day. Only tried the soft drinks so can't comment on the food - though, the nachos appeared to be quite popular!

M. K.

Tasty burritos. Reasonably priced. And the staff are friendly. I got free nachos for my purchase. I'm definitely going back. See you guys another lunch time. \m/

A. M.

Lovely staff, very tasty food. I highly recommend the El Presidente burrito although it's quite messy to eat!

N. L.

Food was decent, comfortable seats only issue I had was the music was a tad loud but other than that overall good

R. W.

Ask for gluten free and they'll cook your corn tortillas on a piece of tin foil to avoid cross contamination.

A. B.

Very nice place. Quick food, great service. Good seating. Highly recommended for a quick bite.

S. H.

Went with a group of friends for bottomless lunch. Very good deal. The frozen margaritas went down a treat! Delicious breakfast taco selection but the bottomless ordering system on paper was confusing - I ended up with 6 EXTRA tacos. Overall, great customer service and a satisfying meal in a central location.

A. H.

The burritos are amazing although not really mexican they still are great.

I. B.

We tried this place as we were on a budget and the food was super fresh and delicious. We had loaded tacos and margaritas the first day, and went back the next day for the bowl food. Not easy to find cheap, healthy, delicious food in London, in a friendly atmosphere but I'd highly recommend this to anyone.

S. D.

I had a sauteed veg burritos and was delighted to find they had Jarritos guava (which is what I crave every single time have mexican food). The burrito was generous and delicious for a decent price. Not too much rice, lots of veggies, great balance of sour cream, beans, guacamole, and salsa. The veggies weren't soggy or over cooked, they were clearly fresh and perfectly cooked! I'm curious to try some of the other menu items, they looks great, too. Staff were friendly and polite.

F. M.

Great place to eat...burritos, tacos and margaritas are amazing. My friend and I had a good moment. Thanks

J. D.

Delicious Mexican food, felt really traditional and not anglicised at all! Highly recommend the corn ribs!

M. P.

We stumbled across Benito’s Hat whilst in Covent Garden and were pleasantly surprised with the quick service, food quality and price. I had a beef brisket burrito with all of the trimmings, plus two margaritas. My whole meal came to £15, which was a pleasant surprise. The service and atmosphere was great. I will definitely be returning.

M. M.

I love the burritos here. Register online and there is a brilliant reward scheme where you get regular chips and salsa and a free burrito eventually. The fact you get a few free tortilla chips with your burrito is bonus as most places don’t do this. I eat here regularly and for me it’s the closest thing to decent Mexican food I’ve found in London. No waiting as you come in and go straight to the serving area. I eat here once a week usually.

E. M.

Benito’s makes yummy burritos and salad bowls near Covent Garden. We searched for our Mexican food fix and found it in the form of a tasty Benito’s takeaway meal for three people. The cost was very reasonable and the portions both generous and delicious 😋 A happy discovery particularly because so many restaurants which did takeaway pre-pandemic are now closed. This seems like an opportunity missed. Every café and restaurant we passed was very well attended, social distancing was being properly observed inside and out, by both staff and customers. Come on London! Let’s get eating, otherwise we’ll lose our delightful and comprehensive selection of eateries for good. 🍹☕️🌮🥙😋

L. B.

Great Mexican food, quick service.

L. M.

Easily my favourite place for burritos - generously packed and priced reasonably. Not sure about the tortilla chips though - they're a bit greasy and don't taste as nice as others I've had. Otherwise cannot fault, every single one I've had (meaty or veggie) has been delicious

P. B.

An old favourite - can't be beaten for taste, price and efficiency

A. S.

We found this little gem of burrito excellence, between Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, a couple of years ago and were so pleased to have found it again! They make the tastiest burritos ever and have a wide range of Mexican goodies on offer. A pit stop for lunch got us through to the evening. Well worth a visit.

G. L.

Good Mexican street food with nice Mexican soft fruit drinks as well.

k. k.

Nachos a must try!! Also spicy foods are really spiciey😁

T. H.

Good value Mexican food. I had the jackfruit burrito, nachos, guac and 2 cocktails for £13. It was happy hour admittedly but well worth a look for some quick food. There's a decent number of tables so even at 6pm we got somewhere to sit.

m. B.

Nice staff. Nice seats outside. Good burrito. Guacamole portion was a thimble for £2.50.

W. F.

Good food, place does get busy.

A. D.

Food was fine. Not very spicy though

M. G.

Excellent burritos at a reasonable price, close to Covent Garden.

V. J.

This is definitely my favourite fast food restaurant for burritos. Maybe it's because the flavour it's really authentic or because I can change the rice for beans or because a lot of Latin Americans work here making the place feel like home. Regular size burritos are very filling and the option of customising it makes it a treat! Also try the Mexican sodas as the have new flavours you won't find from big UK brands. And definitely come here with your workmates or friends, it's comfortable and a good time

S. H.

Good Mexican food, fast service and reasonable prices. I often visit for lunch during my working weekdays and enjoy a quick sit down meal of a small burrito and some free nachos that come with it. Staff are alright and atmosphere is very pleasant with large windows overlooking at one of Covent Garden backstreets.

J. B.

Quick service, nice atmosphere and reasonable good value tasty burritos! Only negatives are that they are starting to get more stingy with their portions, and in light of anti-plastic movement don’t often have non-plastic cutlery even if you’re eating in.

L. C.

Great food! Always full, which is a good sign in the West End. Somewhat casual; you wait while they make your order and then sit down. So more of a place for a quick bite but they do serve beer and cocktails!

A. S.

Amazing staff and the food is really good!

E. D.

Great Mexican food! Friendly service.

K. G.

Last time I came here my experience was less than great - the guacamole was off-tasting and the staff weren't particularly apologetic. However, they seem to have stepped up their game since - service was friendly and efficient and when we were eating, one member of staff came round to offer us free samples of salsa and hot sauce. I usually go for the burrito but this time I picked the tacos which were really great - highly recommended as a less heavy alternative to the burrito! Apparently the salad is fresh 'n' tasty too.

A. S.

Had a delicious 'naked ' taco before going to the theatre. Very reasonable price. Dishes are not heated so eat quickly. Would definitely recommend for a quick bite to eat

G. G.

Great place to dine-in quickly and for reasonable money. Very-very big burito enough for a-lot eaters, normal eater wouldn't even finish. :) In a crowded London hard to find such places which are in a very heart of the city and privately cozy at the same time! Vey like this place and recommend! But, please, keep it in secret!

А. Д.

Fresh, tasty and cozy. I wholeheartedly recommend it! :)

G. P.

Enjoyed your wholesome, delicious and healthy food ! Muchisimas gracias !!

S. C.

Best burritos I've had in London. Good portions and quick service. Queue at lunchtime can sometimes go out the door, but don't worry, it'll go down quick enough. Don't forget to pick up a loyalty card!

V.

The burritos are amazing! Really tasty! Def would recommend.

A. E.

The New Row branch sees a regular stream of people but food assembly is always quick and friendly, and turnover happens quite fast so it's easy to find a seat in this cheery shop space. After trying other Mexican food joints, Benito's Hat admittedly may not be the best, but I'll always have a soft spot for their juicy pulled pork burritos. The staff here are really good as well. We once had to wait over 20 minutes for the new batch of pulled pork to be ready, and while we sat there one of the staff members let us have free servings of guacamole, salsa and nachos to pass the time.

J. A.

If you ever have a craving for nachos this is the place to go! Decent serving of nachos at a decent price!

P. G.

Another 5star review and yet I’ve been told throughout my life that I’m a right fussy bastard. Personally, I call it merely being particular 😁 Consequently Benito’s Hat was chosen based on its great reviews so the chance of at least 4 stars was likely. Based then on the fantastic Burrito Bowl I’ve just had and one of the nicest atmospheres of the Mexican restaurants I’ve been to in London this definitely deserves closer to a 5 star rating than 4 star. Super fresh salad & guacamole do a great burrito make and they’ve nailed it. Will be back (and will take photos next time)

P. L.

I love Mexican food so I was excited to try out this place. On the staff's recommendation I tried their new burrito, Puerco con Nopales (pork with cactus) - it wasn't as spicy as I would normally go for, but the depth of flavour more than made up for it. The staff were really friendly, and even brought round some free samples of their salsas and hot sauce for us to try out! It was a great place to pop in for a filling bite, and I'll definitely be back to try out their cocktails.

B. S.

We had a very fun evening here after returning to London from a hike. The cocktails were great and the burritos were very tasty!

G. B.

Went for the Time out brunch of all u can eat tacos and margaritas. They were not prepared for it and the amount of people attending, even though you had to make reservations a month in advance. REPLY - I emailed the event staff about 2 weeks ago after our reservation. Provided a more in-depth account of the experience.

M. C.

The staff and service was excellent. Atmosphere was good food and drinks reasonably priced. The El President burrito I got, sadly had no taste, no flavour to it. I'll go back and try again another time.

M. K.

This is a great place to have classy burritos for not a lot of money, great fillins and sauce . great fast fresh and healthy food. the service is quick and efficient. great selection of beers and wine taste great. the offers they service are great with 2 for 1 cocktails and a loyalty card for regular goers. gets busy during lunch time with london workers going for lunch.

J. C.

Benito's hat has some of the best burritos I have ever tried. The hot sauce is amazing and try to go there when I can. It's not a restaurant or like a takeaway with some seating but they do have happy hour in the evenings.

M. S.

These guys have tried to copy Wahaca, but to be honest, have fallen short. The food is not bad, but it is quite expensive for what they have to offer. We had tacos, and I wouldn’t recommend them over here. There are better places to go if you want to have tacos. The margarita jug that we ordered was so small that we were quite disappointed. We were seated and told that someone would be serving us, but even after waiting for a good 10-15 minutes, no one came by. We had to go to the counter and order there. Overall, I would say it's a bit on the disappointing side.

P. Q.

Good food. Well priced for the excellent location. Friendly staff. Good buzz about the place and easy to watch the world go by and get some refreshments in. Really liked it.

W. D. Y. E.

Best Burritos i’ve had in London. Super chilled location; nice atmosphere, and the staff are always super friendly and chatty! Burritos always taste fresh and theres options for everyone. Their frozen margaritas are also pretty awesome too. Can’t fault this place. Would choose them over Chipotle anyday, cheaper and feels more authentic.

S. D.

Enjoyed the happy hour, weird but kind of nice cocktails.

N. W.

Benito's hat serves perfectly decent burritos. It's got a modern interior, and OK prices, but it's certainly nothing to write home about. Except for maybe the margaritas. I have no idea how they manage to cram that much tequila into them. Their burritos, or tacos, if you're so inclined, are served with chicken, beef or pork, with a range of other vegetables and sauce, pretty good guacamole and great nacho chips.

G. W.

Am slowly making it my mission to try every burrito place in London, and currently this one is my favourite. As a vegetarian, I am well accustomed to disappointing burritos, but Benito's Hat did not disappoint - loved the salsa and guac in particular. Great spot for a quick lunch, either to eat in or takeaway.

s. d.

I second that! - An unexpected early evening search for a snack turned into a delightful discovery. The burrito was large and lovely together with the delicious beans and feta; all washed down with a chilled watermelon margarita. The service was equally as good.

A. J.

It's the best burrito in London hands down, and the hot sauce is genuinely spicy (take that Chipotle). Service is friendly, seating and atmosphere functional but pleasant. A quick bite/takeaway destination rather than a place for an extended sit-down, but do try the margaritas! Pork with black beans is the best option hands down. Muy bien!

G. B.

An unexpected early evening search for a snack turned into a delightful discovery. The burrito was large and lovely together with the delicious beans and feta; all washed down with a chilled watermelon margarita. The service was equally as good.

F. J.

One of the better Mexican places in London but then again I've been spoiled by great Mexican in California. Standard variety in terms of meat (pork, chicken, or steak) and veggie options as well. Refreshingly spicier than expected and not a bad place for a quick lunch or snack.

C. W.

Two days in one week and both times disappointing. Had 'naked' burrito and selected no rice option. No 'generous handful' of lettuce as described on the boards. A few leaves if that. Sour staff who are not happy to be there. Don't bother.

J. L.

Really nice food and drinks options

S. S. B.

Great option for a pre-theatre dinner when you're cutting it a little fine! Filling, fresh and good value burritos with lots of lovely fillings to choose from plus all meals come with a side of nachos. An impressive array of authentic drinks to choose from, with their cocktails complemented by some original soft alternatives, including the deliciously sweet horchata. Friendly staff, speedy service and I've never not been able to get a seat, which is a bonus.

G. C.

This is more of a fast food joint than a Mexican restaurant. Although the food was very good the decor is a bit soulless. Served on plastic trays, you get what you paid for. Great for a quick bite or to take away, but nothing to write home about.

D. L.

Very nice, an excellent place for burritos and other similar food. Can sit easily, free water in jugs available, and gratis tortillas in the eating plates. Excellent for the heart of the west end!

B. P.

Had the El Presidente and the fully loaded nachos. It's a big burrito, with plenty of flavour. Nachos were good too.

D. H.

My favourite burrito in London! The staff are always nice and the pulled pork is always great. For a quick inexpensive lunch this is the spot. It is usually quite busy, but I have found a seat quickly most of the time.

C. S.

I highly recommend the Benito's hat at Kings Cross upstairs concourse. I am a big fan of the pork burrito. The service is nice and swift, taking a couple of minutes of build your burrito before running for the train. Perhaps a bit expensive compared to other lunch sized portions (I spend around £8).

l.

Burrito place between coven garden and Leicester Square. Popular among office workers for a quick bite at lunch time, aswell as for tourists etc. Four options including veggies chicken and two kinds of beef. Possibility of having it naked or with the tortilla. Eat in or take away. Plenty of seating. Food is tasty and price more than reasonable.

C. M.

Charm, charisma and for once a bit of personality from a burrito barista, this is not your average, run of the mill Mexican eatery. Reasonably priced for how central it is and good quality ingredients mean you'll find yourself going out of your way to come back here. Cocktail hour 5-7 looks promising too!

J. P.

Tasty and fresh food made with love! Friendly service!

R. B.

I love usually love Benito's Hat, but latest visit left me feeling unsatisfied. The 🌮 taco fillings were lukewarm (and that description is being generous!) Forgetting that, enough dishes gives a great value meal to share.

N. G.

Casual Mexican eatery serving decent fast food - a nice but slightly oversweet pork version and a succulent beef barbecoa marred only by the large lump of fatty cartilage in the final couple of bites. Good cheap eat if you're short on time.

A. S.

This part of Covent Garden is burrito central, so it's good to have a tried-and-tested option in Benito's Hat. Unlike many other Mexican cafes in the area it has really good seating inside, with good use of space so there's almost always somewhere to sit: I love the little corner with its cushions and adjustable tables! The food is always fresh and tasty, with plenty of choice. Love the tacos!

N.

Great burrito place - one of my favourites. Good taste but prefer Poncho - the sauces are better there and the quantity of fillings slightly higher. Overall though benitos is a very nice mexican style place for buritos!

K. 5.

Nice food, friendly service.

N. S.

Best burrito in London in my opinion had steak in veganuary which made me feel a bit guilty but it is my favourite and delicious!

A. E.

The New Row branch sees a regular stream of people but food assembly is always quick and friendly, and turnover happens quite fast so it's easy to find a seat in this cheery shop space. After trying other Mexican food joints, Benito's Hat …

K. G.

Last time I came here my experience was less than great - the guacamole was off-tasting and the staff weren't particularly apologetic. However, they seem to have stepped up their game since - service was friendly and efficient and when we …

J. C.

Benito's hat has some of the best burritos I have ever tried. The hot sauce is amazing and try to go there when I can. It's not a restaurant or like a takeaway with some seating but they do have happy hour in the evenings.

A. W.

Great people are what make a place great. Staff here are lively and fun. And there is great attention to detail with the food and margaritas.

G. G.

Great place to dine-in quickly and for reasonable money. Very-very big burito enough for a-lot eaters, normal eater wouldn't even finish. :) In a crowded London hard to find such places which are in a very heart of the city and privately cozy at the same time! Vey like this place and recommend! But, please, keep it in secret!

C. S.

I highly recommend the Benito's hat at Kings Cross upstairs concourse. I am a big fan of the pork burrito. The service is nice and swift, taking a couple of minutes of build your burrito before running for the train. Perhaps a bit expensive compared to other lunch sized portions (I spend around £8).

P. W. (.

Great food and good value. Simple food on the go and as spicy or mild as want. Trump is the only person I could think if that wouldn't like it here.

N. D.

As a vegetarian, I found the spicy jackfruit taco amazing. The place also has a great vibe too

s. d.

I second that! - An unexpected early evening search for a snack turned into a delightful discovery. The burrito was large and lovely together with the delicious beans and feta; all washed down with a chilled watermelon margarita. The service was equally as good.

S.

As an American, I don't know why I opted for Mexican food in the UK when we have such quality and options for it at home. Benito's Hat had beautiful, colorful, carnival decor and a fun "happy hour" vibe. Tacos—I got the special—were flavorless, as was the guac. Chipotle, On the Border, every non-commercialized family-owned Mexican restaurant, and even Taco Bell do it better. Would not recommend Benito's Hat for the food, but perhaps the margaritas and mojitos are another story...

s.

Lovely little spot for a street style burrito. Very friendly staff who make the difference between 4 and 5 stars. Not too busy. They have a customer for life in me.

S. A.

Benito's Hat used to be my favourite quick burrito but the last few have been exceptially bland and flavourless. The quality just isn't what it used to be. I'll probably give it a miss from now on.

T. A.

Friendly staff, excellent service. The burritos are always good quality and tasty. The place is clean and comfortable.

S. t.

Had tacos..very authentic taste,nice presentation. I would have preferred to be on spicier side .

D. L.

Probably the best burrito I've found in the UK. Packed with flavour and the guacamole is excellent. I highly recommend the El Presidente if you are famished.

F. W.

Had a excellent experience here with my kid. The food was served quick and the customer service is just awesome. Prices are reasonable.

Z. P.

Jalapenos! Hot sauce! Even hotter sauce! Yes, I came, I ate, I left with my mouth feeling like it was on fire. I'm undecided as to whether this is a good thing or not... I do like spicy but I'm not sure I actually tasted my tacos so much as annihilated my tastebuds with them. But I did ask agreed to having jalapenos, so note to self to ask for less next time! If you're a non-spicy person, my friend had a salad which was quite mild.

P. W. (.

Great food and good value. Simple food on the go and as spicy or mild as want. Trump is the only person I could think if that wouldn't like it here.

M. M.

Excellent mexican place. Food was delicious. And if u come during happy hour 2 for 1 margaritas

L.

Love this place, was devastated when the one by the Gherkin shut. Good value, really tasty burrito and everybody loves the free nachos with your order

N. B.

Pretty average to be honest. The tacos are way too soft and fall apart when you eat them (ended up eating most of them with a knife and fork).

N. B.

Best burritos I've had in London. Can get a bit busy in the evening and typically they only have two staff serving which makes for slowish service.

A. E.

Cheap, cheerful, accessible. Chilled vibe. Good, easy food. Fun place for a few drinks with friends. A place to start a night, cheeky drink or a casual stop for food.

H. T.

OK for fast food. Been to two of these. Recently St Albans. Food could be a little warmer. Naked plates are a bit sloppy not presented well in bowls.

W.

Weak compared to other Mexican places. The cutlery was a bit dirty, the main dishes weren't that great. The leche deserts were great.

S. M.

Good service and great value meals. The food is always nice and fresh there.Halal options available too with the chicken. Well done!

C. Z.

That dude hector is the best and the vibe there is too nice

N. K. S. R.

Have been going to the goodge street shop since 2008/9. Its good for a quick lunch bite. Suggest you split a burrito if you dont have a big appetite.

c. p.

Leave your preconceptions about tequila at the door now. No worms (thats mezcal), no lime, no salt and definately, definately no slamming. This is the good stuff, 100% blue agave and as such deserves some respect. This forms the basis of the super smooth cocktails at Benitos Hat. My fav was the espresso martini but they were all pretty darn good. They have a guest tequila that changes every month so be sure to check back and see what's new. We then got to play around and come up with our own cocktails. Personally I still feel our combination of tequila, lime, gooseberries and caramel was a winner and I may sneak back and try to persuade Ben and Alex to put it on the menu! We also got to sample the burritos and tortilla chips. Surprisingly for a comitted carnivore like myself, I actually liked the veggie ones best. For me the spicy pork could have been a little more spicy. But once I piled the black beans on top, mmn burrito heaven! I would totally come back to Benito's Hat when I'm craving mexican food and I would recommend seeking it out if you're in the covent garden area.

R. R.

I don't often review but this burrito is amazing!! They give a great portion of meat and the whole thing is just faultless. Great staff too.

B. T.

We only stopped for frozen margaritas, but on a hot day they were great. Happy Hour too so not expensive.

A. T.

Was once an excellent Mexican shop. On my last visit it felt it had lost a bit of love and care that it once had. Staff seemed a bit disinterested and didn't offer all the options

R. N.

Very friendly staff, and great food. Worth keeping an eye out for happy hour. I recommend the cranberry chilli sauce if it's still available!

C. E.

Yummy.

J. S.

Went a while ago, but on taco Tuesday - tacos were only £1!!! Just wish I'd had more to fill myself up... or maybe had chance to try some of the other options

S. T.

Value for money, friendly staff, I would definitely visit it again for quality mexican food and mohito's

C. S.

You could get better tex-mex in the States, but in London this is one of the best around! Fast, friendly, choose your own burrito kind of place

J. B.

A great place for a quick bite before heading out to the theatre or whatever else you have planned. The burritos are filling and tasty and come with corn chips.

A. N.

Best burrito in London, always friendly but that doesn't even really matter. Even if they were monsters this food is worth it.

M. P.

Tasty mexican food, 1 liter of Margarita to share for 20 pounds, huge taco tray for two 17 pounds. Very kind service.

C. R.

Food wasn't too bad but the staff all seemed new. None of them knew what was on any dish without reading the menu themselves.

J.

Nice Mexican food to go (no table service), lots of seating available to eat also. Serves beer and premade cocktails during the day.

D. C.

I would say the burritos were OK. I definitely prefer the ones at Chipotle, even if they are a bit more expensive. Nice hispanic atmosphere though :)

A. H.

The staff here are as lovely as the food! I had a delicious naked burrito with chicken and rice! The flavours blew me away!

A. B.

Fantastic burritos and great happy hour margaritas. Highly recommended as it is very reasonably priced too.

I. B.

Great Mexican street food. My first burrito, loved it, managed to save some rice in my beard for a snack later on...

E. L.

The food is decent but the service is a little on the poor side. Haven't been in a while tbf but no rush to go back to this location

A. F. S.

Happy hours, tacos very full of everything. The slow cook pork is the best part

D. d. l. V.

Awesome margaritas and generous and tasty burritos. The staff is really nice as well

N. D.

As a vegetarian, I found the spicy jackfruit taco amazing. The place also has a great vibe too

R. D.

Great Mexican fast food. Good quality and beats Chipotle in my opinion. Great choice of specials.

R. W.

I haven't had a chance to come here in a while and it didn't disappoint when I did! Great portion and really tasty!

A.

Great atmosphere, lovely and friendly staff and a great choice, I'm a vegetarian and although there's no substitute like Quorn etc... you can still have a good filling meal because of all the choice!

m. m.

Got such good service on Thursday night from really nice staff. Thanks!

S. T. F.

Great food with excellent serving. 100% recommend it. The burrito is heavenly

J. f.

Quick pit stop on our evening adventure, didnt try the food but the cocktails were excellent and reasonably priced.

J. L. S.

Good quality burrito that comes with free chips too! Miles ahead of the competition in my opinion (Tortilla, Chilango, Chipotle,etc).

A. P.

Large Buritto and cocktail cafe. Tasty and filling. Air conditioning on full blast so there are always empty seats in the middle.

K. B.

Delicious food and really helpful staff- excellent thank you

T. C.

More expensive than some other high street Mexicans like Tortilla but you get a free and generous handul of tortilla chips with your order which makes up for that :)

E. R.

Nice atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful however the main was somewhat disappointing, burrito was lukewarm but serving time was fast and the starter was perfect

B. M.

As an American living in London this is a wonderful reminder of a high quality but casual Mexican spot. Great food

r. g.

Amazing burritos in a handy spot. Been there alone in the evenings before too and felt totally happy to sit and snack away by myself with no aggro from excellent staff!

M. W.

Great lamb burrito, friendly and relaxed staff. Perfect don't-have-time-for-dinner food before the theatre.

D. A.

Great food, fast and friendly customer service, beautiful space, music could be slightly better but it's a personal taste thing.

C. S.

had a nice little snack/meal here with the other half. it was good, very street foody which i enjoyed. a little pricy but hey it is London.

M. V.

Freshly made burritos, fast and friendly staff, great margaritas and Mexican beer

R. W.

Friendly and personable service; happy decor. You won't go back to Chipotle after visiting Benito's Hat :-)

C. C.

great for lunch at work. variety of meats to choose from, as well as veggie option. quick service and convenient location.

O. O.

I have found out this restaurant via Meal Pal application. Since then I am going there everyday for lunch. Service is also very friendly.

T. K.

Quick service, decent food. Great if you like burritos and you want something in a hurry at lunchtime.

M. W. (.

This place has great food and is usually quiet after work when I meet friends. Would not recommend because then it'd get busy

C. F.

Burrito is not bad, regular size is big, if you are not that hungry, order baby size should be fine.

P. R.

Great value for money. Good range of mexican street food served fast. Recommended.

K. V.

Been before but this time was disappointed with quality of burrito, taste and ingredients. Not as good as before

f. C. M.

Nice food

C.

Amazing Mexican food, if you make the right choices it can be really authentic.

S. W.

The food is sooooo good here. Prices great too!

B. P.

I had the veg burrito. It was delicious! I would highly recommend it

C. C.

Always get the feeling they are more authentic than other Mexican restaurants.

C. J.

Excellent burritos served by very friendly staff. Excellent place for a quick casual lunch.

P. C.

We wanted a quick bite to eat before we went to the theater and that's what we got tasty food, friendly service, good atmosphere

A. G.

Great food and a big menu at a good price must recommend for anyone wanting a mexican for lunch

S. G.

Nice cheap place to sit and eat good size Burritos and beer,quick service .

N. S.

Really nice tacos and fajitas. A tad pricey but the quality is great and the service is fast.

A. W.

Great people are what make a place great. Staff here are lively and fun. And there is great attention to detail with the food and margaritas.

S. A.

Excellent food, nice and quick.

D. G.

Nice place for a quick bite

M. B.

Great food. Plus they serve beer, so you can carry drinking on while you're filling up.

A. B.

The food is great and the staff are consistently friendly. Very pleased.

A. D.

Friendly fun chatty loud. Groups and trendsetters love it here. Food and drink ok. Rather younger on a Saturday evening.

N. M.

Awesome place. Food great and staff excellent

S. J. B.

Have being here before and it was just as nice as the last time. Food lovey. Once again its hat's off to the benito's hat.

E. R.

Delicious Burrito and Margaritas

C. H.

Very good 'quick bite' restaurant, burritos are always tasty and good choice of beer

J. N.

Lovely burritos for a great price, friendly staff and 2 for 1 cocktails from 5-7!!! Grand job sure:)

P. A.

Tasty, meaty and a bit messy :)

C. T.

The burritos are quite good here, but the chips were a bit stale.

R.

Great Burritos best in UK, not Brit-Mex imitations but taste like Mexican foid

C. T.

Great create-your-own "subway style" Mexican restaurant! Good service, great food.

P.

Stumbled across this place. Best burritos ever! Am looking for this place closer to home.

D. R.

Great music...good service and very tasteful food, ideal if you want a snack or are on your way out for the evening

R. A.

The Burritos here are very good!.....and the Cocktails which are very generously poured (almost too strong to drink ).

S. C.

A favourite place for lunch. Quick, friendly service and the burritos are very good.

K. R.

Most amazing burritos ever, the server was super friendly😊👌🥙

T. S.

Decent but unfortunately I feel Tortilla is better as they have more variety.

R. P.

Really tasty and cozy. Could be more affordable for such a simple streetfood but well worth the visit nonetheless.

L. A.

Absolutely amazing !! Food always excellent, staff are lovely and fun !! Been here several times and always recommend it to anyone !!!

D. W.

Taco Tuesday is awesome :)

D. B.

Really good and tasty, despite coming just after closing time we were served with genuine smile. Good job guys!

T. H.

Really good Mexican food. Delicious burritos, fun and friendly atmosphere, and good value.

K. H.

Very good deal. Nachos for 2 people with drinks £10 can't beat it

D. c.

Stumbled across this place when me and my girlfriend were in London once haha now every time we go London we go here without fail haha once we came to London just to go to this place haha we live 2 hours away:S

K. H.

Food was ok, margaritas were great. Unfortunately service was a little slow and the toilets were filthy

N.

Good, tasty food at an affordable price. There is sometimes a two for one cocktail deal available.

J. J.

Really nice food at a great location in London. Quick service and good value.

M. M.

Good place for burritos. Must say their service was better than the food.

P. C. T.

This is a very good place to eat. Is fast, cheap and tasty. I liked it!

d.

Great taste! Ideal for Lunch time to fuel and keep the visit around!!!

P. P.

This place never fails to fill my rumbling tummy. Best burritos in London by a mile....

G. D.

Cheap and cheerful Mexican place. Good food and large portions.

L. O.

Really likd it here. Food tastes great and sizes are massive.

J. N.

Pretty good Mexican food for London! And not a bad margarita either.

E. D. D.

Decent price and the food is really good, plus really good costumer service!

P. O. S.

Cheerful staff, great food & keen prices for this part of London. Family-friendly.

C. J.

Great food and a great atmosphere. Good cocktails too!

A. C.

Burrito was ok, not great. Staff were busy chatting and did not seem fussed that customers were waiting

P. L.

Very nice burritos and half price cocktails 5pm - 7pm

A. S.

Nice food with good cocktails and happy hour... Although it finishes at 7pm still worth it

J. G.

Inexpensive, tasty Mexican food speedily prepared. It's a good thing all round.

C. B.

Nice people for a nice place. We just took a drink but the food looked tasty!

J. S.

Food's good, margaritas plentiful. Liked the corn/queso fresco salad.

D. E.

Delicious customisable food, quickly prepared for eat in or take away. Certainly coming back again!

J. U.

If you like mexiano, that is a great spot for a meal, love their tacos.

C. F.

Excellent tacos and margaritas, super friendly staff. Highly recommended!

J. H.

Really good food, quick service and reasonably priced.

M. B.

Good food. Great happy hour. Seating can be problematic.

I. Q.

One of the best burrito places in central London. It got more and more expensive overtime, but worth it.

C. P.

Delicious and affordable Mexican food with friendly staff.

M. M.

Mexican fast food with a nice variety of products inc tacos. Portions a little light, though.

A. D.

One of the best burritos in Covent Garden and the complimentary nachos is always a winner

M. A.

Quick bite to eat late at night. Polite, cheerful service. Food was tasty.

M. L.

Ok Mexican fast food place

C. W.

Good tasty food. If you want extra meat, as for a regular then once they have added the meat ask for extra meat...

S. D.

Great place for good Burritos. Staff excellent and very friendly.

G. D.

A place to tick off if you visit London and want something different Food is actually quite decent and would and does appeal to many due to how busy this store gets just not for me.

V. M.

Amazing place... The best mexican food in london... I love it

R. W.

Delicious burritos, good service and comfortable seating to dine in.

L. L.

Good food, friendly staff and prices v. reasonable for area

A. I.

Very nice burrito, I go there pretty often

A. M.

Nice food, but they charge extra for guacamole

L. D.

My colleagues and I come here every Friday for lunch. Great food, fresh juices, and quick service!

R. H.

Food was great, but service was slow and confused! Got half our food order, but the rest was another 20 mins wait?!

J. G.

My girlfriend of 5 years whom I live with thinks I’m a vegetarian but I can’t resist the pulled pork burrito.

l. D.

Best place to eat burritos

C. B.

nice staff.. but possibly the worst 'mexican' food i have ever had...

M. J.

Really tasty and filling fast food. Great value in heart of London

D. K.

Delicious Burrito served with Nachos. Always good.

C. B.

Not a bad burrito but the seating area could be better.

M. W.

Love this place perfect quick cheapish takeaway best. bit cramped inside

A. I.

My favourite burritos in London, definitely worth trying

L. H.

Best place to eat in London...slightly addicted to their burritos.

V. G.

Place is really really good, food is excellent and so is the staff, its a place you want to come back again and again

A. H.

Stopped in on a whim at random feeling peckish and having had enough of greasy pub food. So good!!

I.

An honest price for a good burrito. Lot of stuff in the wrap and the right amount of HOOOT sauce.

K. H.

Quality and quantity far too variable. Over stuff tacos are unpleasant

C. W.

Great food, but can be a slow moving line at lunch!

M. P.

Best burritos in london, cozy place with great food and drinks.

L. W.

One of the best burritos I've had in London.

G. D.

Best burrito ever, and really mexican, no some british adaptation

M. K.

We always visit Benito's Hat when in London. Excellent food and great staff.

R. G.

Nice people nice place nice food,

c. c.

Great black beans and fresh lemonade & vegan options.

V.

Casual place and good service. Food was relatively bland and cold.

B. M.

Friendly staff, cheap foods and delicious burritos

P. M. C.

Always good value and better than other chains. Get there early in evening though.

J. F.

Nice chilled out place with excellent food at reasonable prices

J. H.

This little hole in the wall had good food and decent frozen margaritas.

R. L.

Good quality food and quick service even when there is a queue.

A. K.

Very good value, great food and cocktails

W. W.

Great reasonably priced burrito! Friendly staff

D. H.

As a tourist I couldn't really understand what was the guy behind the counter saying. Food was great thought!

C. S.

Tasty food and friendly staff, but I think it is slightly overpriced.

R.

Just had the margaritas on happy hour... Lovely!

A. R.

Burritos are phenomenal, the tacos not so much.

N. R.

Fantastic quick & tasty bites and great cocktails

F. K.

Very tasty. Very friendly & helpful personell, Good prices

T. K.

Can't go wrong with Benito's hat, the one in Covent garden also doubles as a bar in the evening

F. C.

Amazing mexican food good price and excellent food.

J.

One of the poorer Mexican experiences in London. Good salsa as I recall.

B. V.

Great Burrito. The Tres Leches dessert was the excellent

P. O.

Great place for lunch, we enjoyed.

A. T.

Delicious

J. G.

Burritos are pretty good! Staff is very friendly.

A. P.

Great food and staff at an unbelievable price!

B. H.

Loooooovely food, fast service & a friendly atmosphere.

P. G.

Best burrito in London !!!!

A. K.

Amazing burritos. Try their different sauces, too.

B. D.

Great food l, great staff, great value!!!

S. G.

good for a quick bite. Burritos, taco and salad bowl

M. P.

Your typical mexico-English food. Fair prices.

A. G.

Great veggie burrito for under £7!

D.

Love this place, always a great experience, helpful friendly staff and great food

M. N.

Range of veg and non veg available. All delicious!

L. H.

Great veggie options and friendly staff

F. H.

Big portions, tasty, not expensive

A. Z.

Food is good and service is quick for those in a hurry

A. G.

Very friendly staff, don't miss happy hour 5 to 7

R. R. (.

Good food good value. Friendly atmosphere.

T. m.

Completely helped me with my sisters dairy allergy

H. K.

Awesome burritos!

R. M.

Friendly staff and different options of burrito (beef / pork / veggies)

C. L.

Great food reasonably priced!

F. T.

Great as always fantastic place

J. R.

Tasty food, friendly staff :)

V. W.

Excellent food, fast friendly service.

R. B.

IF YOU LOVE MEXICAN FOOD, YOU MUST GO THERE

J. S.

Great burritos and super fast service

J. K.

Good ingredients, very expensive. Poor wrapping up!

P. B. P.

Great as always. Fantastic quality/price in central London

D. O.

Great quick lunch beside the office, best-in-class

T.

Good fresh food at reasonable price

C. M.

Excellent burittos and friendly staff. Highly recommended

K. P.

Lovely food, good price

I. F.

Nice, easy and cost effective for tourist central.

E. B.

Large portions + great flavours.

F. Z.

Food is fine, location is good.

J. M.

Lovely food. Quick service

M. V.

Quick and yummy Mexican food

C. L.

Great value lovely food!

C. E.

Lovely burritos perfect lunch filler 👌

D. S.

Amazing Burritos and great service!

N.

Great food and good service.

B. Z.

Yum yum. Lovely staff, great food.

A. P.

Pretty good Mexican fast food

P. H.

One of my favourite diners in London

G. O.

Just a burrito place. Not much to say besides 'delicioso'

E. E.

Great place. Food is amazing.

W. B.

Nice and inexpensive place to eat .

V. M.

Good food at reasonable prices

A. G.

A good burrito (and other, similar things) place.

M. W.

Wonderful food friendly staff

J. C.

Great little chain, quick and delicious

d. b.

Had a great Mexican meal here

B. A.

It was a nice experience, thank you

E. G.

First time in one of these. Loved it. Fab!

S. S.

The best Mexican I had to date in london

V. S. T.

Top Mexican in London . Very authentic

M. N.

Great taste, loved the food.

R. A. S.

Great food. Very tasty...

J. N.

real good authentic and CHEAP mexican

A. M.

Best burritos around imo

S. (.

Great place for buritos and margaritas

B.

great food little bit cramped

H. H.

Decent California style burritos.

F. B.

Good burritos, cantina style

B. H.

Great burritos, and free nachos!

M. L.

Best Mexican food in London!

J. B.

Friendly staff and delicious good.

D. T.

Keep calling it Benny's Magic Hat. Not sure why.

C. B.

Good food. You should eat here

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