If you’ve been following London’s taco scene, you’ve probably heard of Taco Bros — the much-loved food truck that’s finally gone bricks-and-mortar with its first restaurant in East Finchley. After scooping the Judge’s Choice Best Taqueria award at the 2025 Tacover Festival, the family-run taqueria has taken a huge leap forward, serving the same crowd-favourite recipes with a few surprises. Here are five reasons food lovers are already obsessed.
1. From Market Stall to Restaurant Glory
Founded by Emiliano Ventura and inspired by his grandmother Mama Martha, Taco Bros started as a small charity stall in 2022. It soon became a festival favourite before landing a permanent spot at the Southbank Centre. Now, the brothers’ first restaurant marks a major milestone in their journey.
2. Mama Martha’s Recipes Live On
The menu is a love letter to family tradition. The standout Mama Martha’s Quesadilla is a crispy, cheese-filled corn creation straight from Emiliano’s childhood memories. Each bite carries the warmth of home and heritage.
3. A Mole Worth Talking About
The Pollo Con Mole is already becoming legendary. With over 15 ingredients — chillies, chocolate, peanuts, and a few secrets — it’s a dish steeped in family history, served with the same care Mama Martha once showed her guests in Mexico City.
4. A Slice of Mexico in East Finchley
Step inside and you’ll find walls covered in family photos, lucha libre masks, neon Jarritos signs, and Mexican trinkets. It’s colourful, nostalgic, and full of soul — just like the food.
5. Open from 12PM
From brunch to dinner, Taco Bros offers something for every craving — whether it’s Chilaquiles with fried egg for a lazy lunch or Flautas de Pollo with a side of margaritas.
📍 Taco Bros, 212 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9AY
www.tacobrosldn.co.uk