Wahaca, London
This is former MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers's first venture, inspired by a traditional Mexican food market. The restaurant serves locally sourced ingredients and has largely recycled interiors. It has a no-bookings policy.
Opened: 1 August
Owner: Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers
Head chef: Thomasina Miers
Manager: Alex Fisher
Designer: Softroom
Capacity: 120
Food: The menu is focused on Mexican street foods offering quesadillas, tacos, tostadas and taquitos, alongside burritos, soups, salads and platos fuertes (dishes for one). Desserts include lemon margarita sorbet, and chocolate ice-cream with a touch of spice.
Price: £16 for three courses excluding drinks
Address: 66 Chandos Place, London WC2N 4HG
Telephone: 020 7240 1883
Website: www.wahaca.co.uk