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SquareMeal Review of El Camion

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Punters out late can live la vida loca at this dippy cocktail pit attached to El Camion’s Mexican grill. Choose from more than 300 class-act Tequilas, served with homemade sangrita (salt and lime is for Philistines), plus a savvy selection of mighty mescals. The Pink Chihuahua’s margaritas and daiquiris have plenty of bite – hardly surprising, given that the head honcho here is Dick Bradsell, the man who masterminded London’s ascent to cocktail capital of the world with help from protégés such as Tony Conigliaro. If Tequila isn’t to your taste, try fruity cachaça-based batidas or any off-menu fix you fancy – not forgetting bottles of cerveza served Mexican-style with spices. The low-rent decor is nothing to write home about, but when the DJ cranks up the party after midnight, this kooky kennel is top dog.

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Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisine
Mexican, Vegan friendly, Vegetarian friendly
Ambience
Cool, Fun, Lively, Unique
Food Occasions
All day dining, Dinner, Late night dining, Lunch
Special Features
Counter dining
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating
Food Hygiene Rating 5 for El Camion

About

El Camion in Soho takes the concept of all-day dining to another level, opening at midday and serving Mexican dishes, cocktails and plenty of tequila until 3am. A Soho institution for over 15 years, El Camion is known just as much for its quirky late-night bar as it is for its flavourful food. With a buzzy location on Brewer Street, very much in the centre of the action, it's no surprise that it's a cult favourite. 

The menu kicks off with a selection of antojitos - translating directly to 'little cravings'. These work best shared between a few people and get things warmed up before some larger dishes. You could try the chipotle chicken wings, jalapeno poppers or sweet potato taquitos - offering a smaller version of a classic tortillas. There's also a selection of tortilla chips with freshly-made sides, like guacamole and queso. 

Moving onto mains and these can be shared as well. Tacos come in servings of two, stuffed with the likes of Baja cod, grilled chicken, grilled prawns and avocado, or even a tasty-sounding mix of pan-fried chorizo and potato. Get one to try alongside other plates, or order a whole mix - it's totally up to you. 

As a standard, the quesadillas are served oozing with melted cheese - which sounds pretty good to us - and boast a varied selection of fillings. Mushroom and spinach or jackfruit tinga are perfect for vegetarian or vegan diners, while house favourites include the steak tlayuda and juicy beef brisket. If burritos are your thing, you won't be dissapointed by options like carne asada or jackfruit and guac. 

As mentioned, drinks are also a solid part of the offering here. Margaritas make up a big part of the menu spanning options across frozen, spicy and classic, as well as the Sotol Margarita with Nocheluna Sotol, Alma Finca orange liquer, fresh lime and a smile - of course!

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Is there a wine list?

Yes, you'll find a concise wine list alongside its signature cocktails.

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Location
25-27 Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F 0RR

020 7734 7711 020 7734 7711

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 12:00-03:00
Tue 12:00-03:00
Wed 12:00-03:00
Thu 12:00-03:00
Fri 12:00-03:00
Sat 12:00-03:00
Sun Closed

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Nicole G

03 October 2014  
Food & Drink 3
Service 2.5
Atmosphere 3
Value 2
Enormous Portions at this Kitsch Soho Mexican
When Mexican food first appeared in the UK, it was a shadow of what any of us had tried in the US. Tiny, terrible portions and horrendously overpriced. Thankfully, in the last few years, some seriously good Mexican restaurants have cropped up in London and El Camion in Soho is one of them. Already a plus is the fact that they allow table bookings so you don’t waste half of Friday night standing and waiting for one to become available. This is before I’ve even got to the food. This is serious Mexican with the portions you’d expect. My friend and I shared a starter and then had a main course each. In hindsight this was a mistake. Not because the food wasn’t great – because it was but the sheer amount of food we were given defeated both of us. As my friend commented, it’s probably the first time we’ve ever come close to running out of actual nachos before we ran out of the toppings heaped onto them. So many restaurants are ridiculously stingy with their guacamole etc but not here. For the mains we each had an enchilada. It came loaded with all manner of toppings and accompanied by a salad and it was a good size too. I felt like I’d never eat again by the time I left the restaurant. Unfortunately the good value on food does not continue with the drinks. £8.50 for a tiny classic Margarita. It’s so small that you could finish it in two gulps. Also, bizarrely for a Mexican restaurant that specialises in tequila, our waitress first tried to encourage us to have a Mojito and then a Gin based cocktail. Very strange. The décor is simplistic and colourful but it fits with everything we expect from Mexican and yes, it’s kitsch but it’s quite fun. It is a little lacking in atmosphere though, which is strange since the restaurant was pretty busy on the Friday we visited. The food is worth the trip but if you’re drinking, expect the final total to shoot up, making this far pricier than it really needs to be for the experience.
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