Harden's survey result
Summary
Don’t run a mile from the plastic life-size Mexican guarding the door to this basic cantina in a grungy corner of Surrey Quays, if you want to discover its “top-notch, authentic Mexican dishes”, and in particular “excellent tacos”. The odd aficionado of Latino fare crosses town for this place. (There’s also a branch near Euston at 160 Eversholt Street).
Summary
This “surprisingly good Mexican café in the back of nowhere” – well, deepest Surrey Quays – even imports soft drinks from Mexico for added authenticity. Top Menu Tip – “the prawn tacos are great – crispy, juicy and they come with a fiery salsa”.
Summary
“Simple dishes are well-realised” at this basic Mexican, which has moved from its previous site (a take-away with a few seats at the counter) to this (marginally grander) former caff nearby in Surrey Quays.
Summary
If you live in Surrey Quays – or go bonkers for Mexican cuisine – consider a diversion to this small hole in the wall (take away and just a few stools). The pay-off is particularly authentic tacos, tortillas and other Mexican scoff: one early report says it’s “outstanding” and The Standard’s Jimi Famurewa said it was ‘One of the most exhilarating food discoveries of the year’.
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Have you eaten at La Chingada?
206 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
206 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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