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Covent Garden
Cafe Pacifico
Cafe Pacifico Reviews

Cafe Pacifico

Mexican

Dishes priced around£18

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Reviews of Cafe Pacifico (129)

Read what people think about Cafe Pacifico. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Cafe Pacifico before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Cafe Pacifico and book a table with confidence!

5.0/6

129 reviews

5.0/6

129 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Average
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"Good"
4/6
Chandra A.7 years ago · 1 review

Pacifico is a lovelyl location in Covent Garden. Food delivered quickly but there seems a lack of imagination about the dishes presented to the customers.

"Average"
3/6
Mary m.7 years ago · 1 review

Nachos were to die for .but our mains Were not great chicken fititha Were dry and tasteless and birrotto was basic .over priced food not great quality .

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food is amazing and service is good. Even though the restaurant is tucked away it's always packed but with a great atmosphere so worth booking in advance.

"Very good"
5/6
Bethany J.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Good food and great staff - little bit pricey for the quality, however a fun evening and also delicious cocktails too! Thank you :) !

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere and service was spot on. The nachos and guacamole were amazing! Only thing that let it down was one of the mains the chicken tacos were a bit plain just chicken and salad in them - otherwise definitely recommend - all other food was spot on.

"Excellent"
6/6
Matt V.7 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant has a great atmosphere and great food... would definitely recommend. A nice alternative to the chain restaurants with a friendly service and reasonable prices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen F.7 years ago · 16 reviews

Third visit to this super restaurant - earlier visits were at lunchtime - fairly quiet. Our visit on Sat was in the evening and the place was super lively - food fabulous, waiting staff super friendly. Cant fault this place - highly recommend!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Karyn L.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a fabulous evening at Cafe Pacifico - our food was great, electric atmosphere, and exceptional service!! We will definitely be back for another evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Phil P.7 years ago · 1 review

Food here is always the best, great atmosphere, staff really polite and friendly, we always go here when visiting London. Never disappointed. Well worth a visit

"Very good"
5/6
Joseph G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Staff were very friendly and efficient. Nice pleasent athmosphere there. Food was very good and there was plenty of it. The deep fried ice cream is great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony E.7 years ago · 1 review

I love this place. The atmosphere is great. The service and the food are second to none. I fully recommend the place. We visit regularly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare L.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic service; simple menu; great value for money; food absolutely delicious; drinks amazing; atmosphere so convivial; staff friendly and courteous. Wouldn't hesitate to go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Rebecca R.7 years ago · 1 review

I've been coming here for more than 30 years. Every time I visit London. And: I'll be back... Mea,l deal and staff is top of the range

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and a great environment as always. Definitely happy to come back here again and again. This place is never fails to please whoever I am with.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gareth E.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Reasonably priced and would recommend anyone to come here for god mexican food. Need to pad this out as I have to write 25 words

"Excellent"
6/6
Svein Magnus S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, super atmosphere, fresh drinks and glad and service mindre staff. Missed refried beens and a mango mojito. My fourth time there. Have never been disapointed.

"Average"
3/6
ozlem a.7 years ago · 1 review

Went to this place several times in the past 5 years .The vibe and the service are still great however the quality of the food is decreasing each time I go.This time we had fajitas as usual which were a bit too bland as they didn't have any seasoning/spiciness that you would expect from a fajita and the vegetables were undercooked.The sauces were disappointing as well ; including the guacamole.They all tested like they were bought from a budget brand.Unfortunately not going back

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

Nice restaurant. Good and spicy food. I Will definitely come back to this restaurant located in the heart of London. And you should try their desserts as well.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christina C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food is really traditional, with a lot of choices. The music made the atmosphere and mood of the restaurant very enjoying. Although is really busy, the staffs are really polite and helpful.

"Very good"
5/6
Mike H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Really delicious and excellent service. Our only criticisms were that the restaurant is incredibly noisy, and the portion sizes are a bit mean - or at least the main courses could come with some rice or beans, rather than charging extra.

"Very good"
5/6
Matt R.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff were excellent, food was served quickly and generous portions! Good atmosphere and interesting choice of cocktails on offer. Would definitely recommend, worth booking a table in advance.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The place to send your American friends who pour scorn on the very notion of Mexican food in London. Good food, friendly staff and excellent 'ritas. Currently my favourite informal place in town.

"Very good"
5/6
Helen F.7 years ago · 16 reviews

Great restaurant, food fab, staff helpful and friendly, would recommend and visit again! Coffee a little bitter... overheated perhaps?! Apart from that Bravo to Cafe Pacifico

"Very good"
5/6
Anoushka B.7 years ago · 1 review

As always great food and great atmosphere! Definitely one of the best Mexicans I can find in London! Been recommended by friends and family for generations

"Good"
4/6
Rachel G.7 years ago · 1 review

Cafe Pacifico is a nice Mexican restaurant with attentive staff and an authentic feel. Food, although not amazing, is nice and good range of drinks and cocktails. Have visited twice and would go again.

"Awful"
1/6
Deyary R.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was very poor and the food came so quickly and followed by the bill. We felt as if they wanted to kick us out of their restaurant as soon as possible.

"Very good"
5/6
Kimberley D.7 years ago · 12 reviews

Great restaurant, food was nice and decent portions and the cocktails were great! Would definitely return :) the only issue was that the music was too loud and I'm pretty sure it got increasingly loud throughout our meal

"Very good"
5/6
Joan F.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere, lovely staff and delicious food. Only negative was it was busy and a little cramped, but it is Christmas and that often adds to the fun!

"Awful"
1/6
Sanjay P.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was lousy, the prices have gone up but the portions have gone down. I ordered rice which was £1.65 which equated to two tablespoons. I have been here many times but yesterday my last time I shall ever go. It's about money before service

"Very good"
5/6
Dean S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, waitress a bit quirky but my friend was really keen to tuck in. The Mexican wine was also surprisingly nice. Overall would thoroughly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Nick H.7 years ago · 1 review

Came after the Nutcracker matinee at the Royal Opera House. Fortunately had booked as very busy. Been coming here for many years. Nice table by the window. Nice atmosphere. Food and service very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy M.7 years ago · 1 review

So delicious! It was quite busy on a Tuesday but we didn't feel rushed like you do at some places. The waitstaff were lovely and the food is reasonably priced and yum!

"Very good"
5/6
Thomas B.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food, good service. A bit noisy, however this did not dampen our enthusiasm for the food. If you fancy Mexican food I'd definitely recommend it.

"Good"
4/6
jo w.7 years ago · 1 review

My friends and I had a good evening at Café Pacifico. Table was ready on time (very glad pre-booked as was very full) and the staff are friendly and helpful. We had no delays and the food was good, what you would expect from a Mexican, hearty and plenty of it. It was very noisy as so full, especially the bar area (it is Christmas time!) and the tables are very close together so you are very near your neighbours. Saying that the way the tables were positioned (diagonally where we were) meant you could get in and out without disturbing others and not be looking at each other. Not expensive and the Churros are great to share!

"Very good"
5/6
Chantel H.7 years ago · 1 review

Great Mexican food and location. I wish the service could have been a little more attentive. But overall 5/6 and will definitely come back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
David R.7 years ago · 1 review

Booking with Quandoo, via the website, was quick and easy. We visited Cafe Pacifico last Friday evening to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday. Our table was booked for 7pm, so we knew it would be very busy and it was heaving. The staff were fabulous, friendly, helpful, informative and quick, even pointing out the Margarita that was on offer for the same price as the ordinary one, using a particular tequila they had on at the time, it was worth it too, wonderful flavours. Despite every table being full we never had to wait long to give an order and our food and drinks arrived much quicker than I would have expected considering the number of people they were dealing with and we never felt rushed at any point to make way for more customers. The food was amazing, we all had fajitas - chicken and skirt steak and chicken - there was plenty of it, it was steaming hot, cooked to perfection and delicious, as were the accompanying dishes. Getting more tortillas was easy and quick too, the staff being very attentive and quick to respond. We finished off the meal with a shot of tequila, a delicious way to end the meal. Even though the restaurant was packed and everyone was enjoying themselves, the background music and noise level of chatter never intruded on our own conversation and made for a great atmosphere. Thank you Cafe Pacifico, we will be back!

"Awful"
1/6
marie p.7 years ago · 1 review

Restaurant was dirty and rubbish, it smelt and the portions were terrible. I paid £9 for the tiniest taco I've ever had and the chicken was barely warm and the cheese hardly melted. Presentation was rushed and waitress was clueless and waiter was rude and didnt even say bye back to us when we left. Ill never go back ever.

"Excellent"
6/6
Norman G.7 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyable evening spent in this bustling, popular restaurant. Very good friendly service. Would definitely recommend if you like Mexican food. We will look to visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Shannon B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and the food was as amazing as always - never fail to come to Café Pacifico when up to London as enjoy the food.

"Average"
3/6
vicky z.7 years ago · 1 review

It's been quite a while since I went to have a pre-theater dinner with my friend, using the Groupon. But I still remember we didn't feel warmly welcomed by the waitress who severed us, particularly when we were asking some questions about the menue. The food was good though.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola W.7 years ago · 1 review

The atmosphere was so relaxed. The staff didn't forget about us, but they didn't hassle us to finish. The food was amazing and the service brilliant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lewis W.7 years ago · 1 review

food was excellent as was the service. everything came quickly - verging on a bit too quick maybe - buthe couldn't really fault it. great place.

"Very good"
5/6
Dianne S.7 years ago · 4 reviews

We all enjoyed our evening at Cafe Pacifico. Food and drinks were good and the place was lively and good fun. Would recommend it to others.

"Very good"
5/6
ASHIF V.7 years ago · 2 reviews

A fun, vibrant restaurant with lots of buzz, together with friendly, efficient service. We enjoyed chicken burrito and sizzling king prawn fajitas, washed down with a mojito and a bottle of red wine.

"Very good"
5/6
Elisabeth W.7 years ago · 1 review

Always satisfied with food and drinks, especially the frozen margaritas! A bit slow service but overall nice and friendly staff, we have never left the restaurant dissapointed!

"Excellent"
6/6
Julie B.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Best mojito this side of the pond! Food superb, portion sizes have reduced, but that is a good thing as they are now manageable! Love this place!

"Very good"
5/6
Jonathan T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good food and friendly service. Great atmosphere. I would thoroughly recommend. I had sea bass and prawn tempura taco and my daughters had chicken fajitas-all excellent.

"Good"
4/6
Helen T.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, good service, it was just a bit too loud with the bar and the music to hear my group which was a shame.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah A.7 years ago · 1 review

Service a little slow sometimes, but otherwise a very enjoyable visit. Good food and lovely cocktails, Cafe Caramba in particular is worth a try if you enjoy coffee!

"Good"
4/6
Therese F.7 years ago · 1 review

Food is superb but service very slow - they forgot all about our mains and had to be reminded. Waitress staff were very polite though. Would recommend the Margarita's - get a pitcher!!!

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