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Wahaca Cardiff Reviews
Opposite John Lewis and near Cardiff Central Library is Wahaca. The restaurant in Cardiff is known for its delicious Mexican food, tequila cocktails and churro desserts. The menu is easy to navigate. Choose some nibbles or the recommended 2 to 3 plates of street food, or go for one of the bigger plates.
Having big appetites, especially my partner Michael, we chose the set menu for two. There’s classics, favourites, vegetarian or vegan. In fact, over 50% of the menu is vege or vegan.
It’s fair to say we experienced the menu! We picked favourites which included pork pibil tacos, buttermilk chicken tacos, Trealy Farm chorizo quesadilla, grilled ‘halloumi Al Pastor’ tacos, organic squash and crumbled feta tostadas, crispy cauliflower bites and chargrilled tenderstem broccoli. Plus, a side of nachos. Michael also asked for a slow-cooked beef brisket burrito packed with green rice, black beans and slaw in a toasted tortilla. We even decided to share churros with chocolate sauce for dessert.
It’s all cooked fresh, so don’t expect it all to arrive at once. Our waitress was brilliant; in fact, all the staff we met gave us excellent customer service. If you’re not sure what to order, they are more than happy to make recommendations. My only criticism was that the food could have had more flavour. I thought the dishes would have more spice, paprika or garlic. But, they were enjoyable all the same.
The drink menu is also extensive, with a variety of snazzy margaritas, beers, cider, tequilas and classic cocktails. There is even wine and hot drinks. I had a refreshing strawberry and mint cooler from the mocktail menu as I was driving.
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Mexican Restaurant Cardiff
Wahaca is the brainchild of Thomasina Miers, the winner of MasterChef in 2005. Having always loved Mexico and inspired by the food of her travels, she opened the first Mexican restaurant in Covent Garden, London, in 2007.
A big part of the restaurant is its sustainability. Wahaca is the first UK restaurant group to be certified Carbon Neutral. Even the heat produced by the fridges is used to heat the water. With flow controllers for the plumbing, motion sensor lighting and none of the waste is sent to landfill. Glass, aluminium, plastic, paper and card are recycled. Food waste is converted into biogas and liquid fertiliser. General waste is incinerated, and even that creates renewable electricity.
Wahaca Cardiff Mexican Restaurants
Serving tapas in Cardiff, Wahaca opened in November 2014 with the tagline “The tidiest tacos on The Taff. Award winning street food, launching now in a minute.” (Which is one of the phrases only the Welsh say). It was their first restaurant outside of London.
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How are you getting around?
Getting around Cardiff has never been easier. With stops in The Valleys, Taffs Well, Radyr, Whitchurch, Llandaff North, Cathays, the train stops at Queen Street and Cardiff Central in the city centre. You can also get to Cardiff Bay. Transport for Wales now offers Multiflex, which gives you 12 journeys for the same price as 5 returns. And, who doesn’t want to save money? Especially when you can spend the savings on Mexican food!
Some of Wahaca Cardiff’s Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wahaca in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, Wahaca can be found in the city centre on Bridge Street on The Hayes. It is opposite John Lewis near Cardiff Central Library. The postcode is CF10 1GA.
Where are the Wahaca Locations?
There are 13 Wahaca restaurants in Brighton, Stratford, Islington, Wimbledon, Cardiff, Canary Wharf, Oxford Circus, White City, Edinburgh, Waterloo, Shoreditch and Covent Garden.
What’s on the Wahaca Menu Cardiff?
The menu changes throughout the year. You can see the current one here.
Is Wahaca Cardiff Halal?
Unfortunately, Wahaca’s food isn’t halal. However, there are plenty of vegetarian options.
What are the Wahaca vegan options?
Vegans will love visiting Wahaca as there are plenty of options. Wahaca makes eating vegan as easy as possible and can even modify some of the dishes. So, just as the waiter.
Is there a Wahaca Happy Hour?
Currently, there isn’t a happy hour offer in the Cardiff restaurant.
Wahaca Cardiff Outdoor Seating
There is a handful of seats outside Wahaca during the summer months.
Wahaca Book Online Cardiff
To guarantee a table, it is recommended to book, especially a larger group. Wahaca Cardiff Book a Table.
Wahaca Cardiff Email
The email for the Cardiff restaurant is cardiff@wahaca.co.uk
Wahaca Cardiff phone number
The Wahaca Cardiff number is 02921 670414.
Wahaca Cardiff Opening Times
You can dine in the restaurant Monday to Sunday between 12pm-10pm.
Wahaca Cardiff Discount
Wahaca often has special offers. See the Wahaca deals, Cardiff, on their website and social media.
Wahaca Cardiff NHS discount
NHS and Emergency Services get 30% off food and drink until 31 January 2022. For takeaway, it’s only valid on food.
Wahaca Birthday Discount
I couldn’t find any information on getting a reward on your birthday.
Wahaca Cardiff Twitter
There’s no local restaurant, but you can follow the group Wahaca on Twitter.
Wahaca on Instagram
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Wahaca on Facebook
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Wahaca Cardiff TripAdvisor
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Are there Wahaca Recipes?
You can enjoy Wahaca at home. There are many easy recipes that you can cook in your own home. There are also playlists, cocktails and fun things to do with the family. Served up in your own time.
Wahaca Delivery
You can have a Wahaca Cardiff Delivery. The Wahaca take out Cardiff is available on Deliveroo, or you can click and collect. Wahaca Takeaway Cardiff.
Can I buy gift vouchers?
Wahaca gift cards can be purchased online and are valid for 12 months. You can buy monetary amounts and spend them in any of the restaurants. They make great Christmas, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthday, anniversary or wedding presents.
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