Lucia's
Quick info
About Lucia's
Lucia's is a taco restaurant on White Post Lane in London, cooking its tacos on a charcoal BBQ grill with real corn tortillas. Seating runs along bar stools facing the counter, where the chefs work in view. The menu stays small, with 30 dishes covering the range, and the pork jowl taco stands out alongside the michelada. Monkfish tacos, a crab tostada and a bone marrow dish also turn up on repeat orders. The space is compact, and seating grows tighter in winter. It operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations, open daily. Sitting next to Hackney Wick station, it works as a stop for a small plate of tacos rather than a long sit-down meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
30 dishes · mains £3–35- Jarritos£4.00
- Beer - Modelo/Pacifico£6.50
- Michelada£10.00
- Paloma Mezcal/Tequila£10.00
- Black Bean And Sweet Potato Tostada£9.00
- Pork Jowl£11.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork jowl tacos, monkfish tacos, bone marrow and crab tostada.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pork jowl tacos, monkfish tacos, bone marrow and crab tostada.
Customer Review Summary
Pork jowl tacos draw the most praise, reviewers repeatedly calling them overfilled and flavorful, with the crab tostada and monkfish tacos close behind as favorites. Several single out the bone marrow dish as incredible, and the Michelada and palomas get called out as well-made pairings, alongside mentions of prawns and beef barbacoa. Diners describe watching chefs prep at the counter in a small, cozy space near Hackney Wick station, with staff repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. One reviewer notes the food ran pricier than expected and service was a little slow, and another mentions winter seating is limited, though both still rated the visit highly. Several reviewers say they plan to return to work through more of the menu.
Customer Review Summary
Pork jowl tacos draw the most praise, reviewers repeatedly calling them overfilled and flavorful, with the crab tostada and monkfish tacos close behind as favorites. Several single out the bone marrow dish as incredible, and the Michelada and palomas get called out as well-made pairings, alongside mentions of prawns and beef barbacoa. Diners describe watching chefs prep at the counter in a small, cozy space near Hackney Wick station, with staff repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. One reviewer notes the food ran pricier than expected and service was a little slow, and another mentions winter seating is limited, though both still rated the visit highly. Several reviewers say they plan to return to work through more of the menu.
Featured reviews
- C K M
“A standout spot in Hackney Wick—highly recommended! Food was delicious, generously portioned, and meticulously presented. I cannot wait to try out the rest of the menu!”
- Nandini Chandra
“Wandered into this little place right next to Hackney Wick station. It’s truly a hole in the wall vibe. We sat in bar stools inside a cozy inside space, across the bar we could literally see the chefs prepping our INCREDIBLE bone marrow dish. We also had the pork jowl tacos which were phenomenal if you love your tacos overfilled and delicious (which I do). The monkfish and beef Barbacoa tacos were also very good! The staff was friendly, and the chef checked in on how we were enjoying things a couple of times during his busy running of the kitchen! I Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun, delicious casual lunch in london!”
- A “SpikeBram” F
“Such a stunning spot, reallly yummy tasty food, small menu which is perfect if you like authentic Mexican food with a twist! Wonderful staff, extremely polite and knowledgeable about what was on the menu. Recommend the crab tostada and monkfish! Has to be washed down with a couple Palomas😍 …”
- Giovanni Nunziata
“Super tasty tacos and food and great experience. The margarita was very good too. My and my girlfriend loved this Tacos place and we’ll definitely be back soon. Honestly, when we Mexican our we usually get a but disappointed, but this spot has it all and the food is really good prepared on a charcoal bbq grill. Great vibe and music coming out of a vintage hi-fi. 5 stars well deserved”
- Lian
“One of the best taco spots we've visited in London. The food was outstanding, but the monkfish tacos and prawns were the real highlights - both packed with flavour and cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be back 🌮❤️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
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- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 4
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near Lucia's
- Wick fisheries4.3990.5 mi£1–20Good for kids
cod and chips, cod bites, skate
- 0.7 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
chicken souvlaki, greek salad with feta, lunchtime £13.50 menu
- Three Bowls4.41901.4 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia's | 4.7452 | — | £20–60 | pork jowl tacos, monkfish tacos, bone marrow |
| Wick fisheriesGood for kids | 4.399 | 0.5 mi | £1–20 | cod and chips, cod bites, skate |
| The Real Greek - Westfield Stratford CityGood for kids · Reservations | 4.45,425 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | chicken souvlaki, greek salad with feta, lunchtime £13.50 menu |
| Three Bowls | 4.4190 | 1.4 mi | — | cucumber fungus yuba salad, budda vegan pot, qing bu liang dessert |
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