Azteca Battersea

You know that feeling when you stumble into somewhere that's actually got the fundamentals down? Azteca's got it. This isn't the kind of place trading on novelty; they're doing traditional Mexican food with real care, and it shows in everything from the salsas to the moles. The Battersea Rise location feels lived-in rather than designed, which is exactly what you want when you're after proper food. The cocktails are strong (their margaritas don't mess about), and the crowd's usually a decent mix of locals and people who've travelled specifically to eat here.