Taco Libre
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About Taco Libre
On Shandwick Pl in Edinburgh, Taco Libre is a Mexican restaurant where Mexican chefs cook with meat and vegetables from local suppliers. The corn tortillas for the tacos are made fresh each day, and fillings include Suadero and Birria. A Michelada comes in several variations for anyone pairing a drink with the food. Payment is cash only, so diners need to bring cash. The dining room has just six tables, and bookings are taken by phone.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tacos, sopes, suadero and michelada and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tacos, sopes, suadero and michelada and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Tacos draw the most praise, with diners calling them flavoursome, spicy and delicious, and the Suadero singled out as lovely by more than one reviewer. The fish tacos, Fish Baja, carne asada and a Taco Tuesday platter of three varieties also earn enthusiasm. Close behind are the sopes, elote, vegetarian nachos, quesadillas and enchiladas, plus margaritas and a pina colada. Reviewers also mention a fun, colorful interior and nice service. The criticism is specific. Several note the place is cash only, and one says missing the small sign leaves diners in a bind. Seating is described as cramped and busy to the point of chaos, and one reviewer finds the tacos expensive per piece. A mixed review calls the Cochinita Pibil dry, the Al Pastor bland, and the gringa quesadilla tortilla like a supermarket one, while another found the tacos a little oily with a sharp sour note. One table was served three variations of the michelada and loved all three.
Customer Review Summary
Tacos draw the most praise, with diners calling them flavoursome, spicy and delicious, and the Suadero singled out as lovely by more than one reviewer. The fish tacos, Fish Baja, carne asada and a Taco Tuesday platter of three varieties also earn enthusiasm. Close behind are the sopes, elote, vegetarian nachos, quesadillas and enchiladas, plus margaritas and a pina colada. Reviewers also mention a fun, colorful interior and nice service. The criticism is specific. Several note the place is cash only, and one says missing the small sign leaves diners in a bind. Seating is described as cramped and busy to the point of chaos, and one reviewer finds the tacos expensive per piece. A mixed review calls the Cochinita Pibil dry, the Al Pastor bland, and the gringa quesadilla tortilla like a supermarket one, while another found the tacos a little oily with a sharp sour note. One table was served three variations of the michelada and loved all three.
Featured reviews
- Charbop
“Food so good I only took 1 picture! The tacos were flavoursome and spicy, the quesedillas, nachos, and enchiladas were comforting and delicious, and the sopes (which I'd never tried before) were out kf this world!”
- Jordan Ryan
“Hands down the best food we've had in Scotland! Great little hidden gem. Christophe was great serving us 3 different variations of the Michalada and we loved all 3, they're the best we've had. This place leads the way in Mexican food, compliments to the chef! If you're in Edinburgh make sure to go here at some stage!”
- Zindzi Hudson
“This is the ONLY spot for authentic Mexican tacos you need to know about in Edinburgh. The new owner is an amazing chef and will probably be changing the name from Taco Libre but DONT BE FOOLED same delicious goodness will be served. And the cocktails??? Insane pina colada ! Service 10000/10.”
- Megan Meek
“fish tacos were genuinely a 10/10 oh my god!! such a cool exterior AND interior, although make sure you bring cashhh as it’s cash only”
- Luke Marsh
“The food here is great, felt like I had teleported to Mexico from Edinburgh. The vegetarian nachos were the best I’ve ever had! We had Fish Baja and the carne asada! Both really good highly recommend”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Taco Libre is a authentic Mexican cuisine with Mexican chefs located in the heart of city Centre Edinburgh City . We use every day fresh meat and vegetables from local suppliers to help our community. Our tacos corn tortillas are been made every day fresh, our famous dishes Suadero, Cochinita Pibil, Birria and Al Pastor are the most top pick from our costumers, we recommend you to try with a nice cold glass of Margarita or with any of the different Mexican beers we offer. We take bookings through phone calls (+44 7946800560).Highly recommend to book a table if you like to seat inside since our restaurant count just with 6 tables. otherwise you can always seat in our terrace wich count with an umbrella.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Mexican restaurants near Taco Libre
- Miros Cantina Mexicana4.21,3170.2 mi
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- 0.7 mi
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- Tortilla Edinburgh4.51,6610.8 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Libre | 4.5994 | — | tacos, sopes, suadero |
| Miros Cantina Mexicana | 4.21,317 | 0.2 mi | frozen margaritas, tacos, quesadilla |
| Tortilla Edinburgh Forrest Road | 4.6447 | 0.7 mi | customizable burrito bowl, self-service screen ordering, asado chicken burrito |
| Tortilla Edinburgh | 4.51,661 | 0.8 mi | small filling portions, burritos, tacos |
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