“Wagamama a lo Mexicano”; they’re “fun” and they’re “festive”, and these “zoo-like” latinos still please fans with their “cheap” and “tasty” bites; standards, though, aren’t a patch on the early days.
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This Covent Garden basement Mexican may not be the “most sophisticated joint” – this is “distinctly food for children” – but its all-round charms win the critic over nonetheless.
John Walsh (11th September 2007)
Food 1/5 stars; Ambience 3/5 stars; Service 3/5 stars
Though initially finding some of the fare at Thomasina Miers' Covent Garden Mexican newcomer “delicious”, the critic goes on to describe it as “greasy”, “bland” “uninspired”, and “boringly flavourless”.
Kate Spicer (22nd August 2007)
2/5 stars
Compared to other reviews, Mr Gill's stand-in this week is relatively down on the Mexican newcomer.
David Sexton (13th August 2007)
“There's no doubt this place is going to be a big hit” - writes David Sexton, the stand-in for Ms Maschler this week, even though some customers can endure “long waits” at this Covent Garden Mexican. Some diners may have problems with “stupidly overstyled plastic spoons” too, which can make for a “messy” meal.
Marina O’Loughlin (13th August 2007)
“Cool”, “funky”, “well thought out”, and “quirky”, Ms. O'Loughlin raves about Wahaca, where one can find the pork “divinely squelchy” and the tortilla chips “terrifically fresh”.
Giles Coren (1st November 2007)
John Walsh (11th September 2007)
Kate Spicer (22nd August 2007)
David Sexton (13th August 2007)
Marina O’Loughlin (13th August 2007)
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