Ixchel

You're walking down King's Road in Chelsea and you want actual Mexican food, not margarita-soaked theatre. Ixchel delivers exactly that. The menu reads like someone who understands the regional cuisines beyond the obvious suspects, with dishes that feel considered rather than Anglicised. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself ordering things you've never heard of and discovering they're brilliant. The room itself is warm without trying too hard—Chelsea locals clearly know the score here, which tells you everything.