Lupita

Perfect for a pre-theatre warm-up or a more leisurely chill-down over a few cold cervezas, this ‘great little Mexican’ is adored by readers. Owned by the team behind El Farolito in Mexico City, it delivers authenticity by the bucketload: from quesadillas stuffed with nopales (cactus) or huitlacoche (Mexican truffle) to specialities such as alambre (DIY tacos with chilli poblano, bacon, cheese & strips of Arrachera steak, chicken or prawns) or fiery sides of slow-cooked, green chilli ‘toreado’. The drinks list is equally true to its Mexican roots with a fine selection of tequilas, native wines, beers & popular soft drinks including cinnamon-spiced horchata. ‘From the moment you walk in you feel comfortable’, notes one reader, concluding: ‘I love going here... the food is delicious & the bill is always reasonable’.