El Takoy

You're walking down Henrietta Street in Covent Garden and stumble into the kind of place that makes you wonder how you've missed it. El Takoy is refreshingly unpretentious for the area—no performance theatre or Instagram set-dressing, just genuinely good Mexican food executed with actual care. The space is compact and buzzy, the sort of spot where you'll rub shoulders with local office workers and tourists alike, all queuing for the same thing. The tacos are the main event: properly seasoned meats, fresh tortillas, and toppings that don't overpower. It's the kind of neighbourhood restaurant that makes you book it into your rotation, not just a one-off novelty.