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London, United Kingdom

South American

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat South American in London

10 Best restaurants for South American in London

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Las Iguanas - London - Wembley

I was introduced to Las Iguanas earlier this year, and was absolutely blown away by not only the flavourful food, but the impeccable service too. Any dietary requirements are dealt with perfectly, and staff always make sure to check on you or seat you elsewhere to suit your needs. I can say that I once had a birthday offer and the waiter forgot to reduce the total for me, but this was corrected immediately and staff were very apologetic. Of course, mistakes do happen, so I wasn't bothered by this at all, but I was very impressed at the way in which they managed this. The staff go above and beyond for your experience, and we were once offered free drinks which was very lovely. In terms of food, everything is up to standard. With a wide variety of flavour profiles and hearty, warm food that's reasonably priced, you're guaranteed to never leave Las Iguanas hungry!

Couldn't order any hot drinks - the staff told us the machine was broken... So no hot chocolate or coffee. Food was quite pedestrian. We ordered a medium rare steak it came back almost well-done and extremely hard to chew. It did not taste or look like a rib-eye which was what was advertised. Overall not impressed.

Also the waiter informed me about the selection of red wines by the glass - one of the options was Temperanillo (which I chose) - when it turned up it tasted really light. After looking at the bottle it turned out the wine was a blend of Temperanillo and Grenache. It tasted like it was mostly Grenache.

Coming to Las Iguanas used to be a great experience — good food, good service, good atmosphere. Today was the complete opposite. I came with my mum for some tapas and it was disappointing from the start.

We watched our drinks sit on the bar for around 15 minutes, next to six other trays waiting to be collected. When the food finally arrived, it was lukewarm — clearly left out too long and clearly not enough staff on shift.

£8.50 per tapas item is a joke for what we got. Our waitress mentioned this location is “trialling” a new tapas menu. If this is the trial, it’s basically testing how far they can push portion sizes and still charge premium prices. I work in central London and for £1 more I can get quesadillas ten times the size. The buttermilk chicken was barely a third of a breast, the peppers were fine, the squid popcorn was honestly awful. Curly fries were okay but also lukewarm. My mum’s cocktail was so diluted it was barely drinkable.

The spark Las Iguanas had five years ago is gone. The little details they used to get right — cocktail quality, food temperature, overall care — are terrible now. We ended up rushing to leave because it was just that underwhelming.

Overall, a terrible experience. You’ve lost a customer, and I’ll be telling friends and family to avoid if they want a good meal out.

Lovely restaurant, love the food and the service was splendid! Having different cuisine options and being able to order a variety made it a great experience personally as a foodie.
Claudia and Mala were so attentive, quick, efficient and friendly!
Will definitely be coming back!

We initially came here to try out the cocktails which were delicious, especially the zombie passion fruit. We decided on a taco sharing platter, nachos, buttermilk chicken and bravas for four of us and was perfect, we even had some leftovers. Everything was really tasty. Great service and very efficient.

Our chicken is Halal. Please ask for our Halal menu. Halal meat is stored, prepared and cooked separately.

Las Iguanas

#AsadorCamden

The portions are generous, but the quality wasn’t as great as I expected. It was extremely busy, so maybe they just couldn’t focus on keeping everything top-notch. Unfortunately, the queue is really long — expect around a 20-minute wait. If the weather is cold, I honestly wouldn’t recommend going, because there’s nowhere to sit and you’ll have to hunt for a spot around Camden Market, which is usually packed.

The prices were reasonable, though. And here’s a funny tip: if you show you’re a fan of the Argentina football team, you might even get a discount!

A delicious experience in Camden Market. Very tasty and quick street food with generous portions. I know it usually has a queue and long waiting times, which can be tough in the outdoor space with London’s weather, but fortunately we didn’t encounter a line and were served immediately. We ordered the ribeye steak sandwich and steak with chips. Prices are reasonable.

Stumbled upon this place on Instagram and decided to check it out, and glad we did.

Known for its halal Argentinian steak and incredible value, this place did not disappoint. It is a walk up kiosk so you'll have to find a place to sit and eat but that's normal in Camden market.

Had to give it a try when visiting camden market. After seeing dozen of instagram videos of this place serving halal argentine steak and chips I had to try and honestly it didnot disappoint. generous portion and the taste is fantastic💯

Camden never disappoints when it comes to street food, but this steak sandwich was next-level. The moment it landed in my hands, you could smell that perfect sear!!!! that mix of smokiness and buttery fat that instantly tells you the meat is cooked right.

Asador

Grilled chicken marinated with South American inspiration

Assenheims 56

Another favourite of mine during work lunch. I always get their chicken rice box which comes with a choice of 2 from rice, vegetables, and potatoes, and a generous portion of marinated chicken thighs. The chicken is always super tender and doused in a delicious zingy sauce. They also always provide their signature green sauce which I’m not too big of a fan off so I usually opt for their free hot sauce which is amazing. Overall, amidst the lunch options in the City, Assenheim’s is one of the more flavourful and filling options and would definitely recommend.

Decent sized portions - did me lunch and dinner. Loads of vegan options. Really tasty too, especially the sauce.  Gets busy around lunchtime so be prepared.

The recent menu update has been a disaster. They used to serve broccoli and carrot as veg option but now the fajita veg doesn’t have great taste, looks sad, and I just don’t think it’s a very good veg option.

Chicken tastes good as before the portion size has dramatically decreased. The box used to be full even when ordering a normal size but now it’s not even full. Very sad to see how things are changing here at this place.

They have recently increased the price but it’s shocking that they’ve also downgraded the vegetable option. It is very disappointing to see a merchant going down both route reducing costs. Probably won’t go back again.

This place used to be my favourite place to eat lunch in the city. But since the change of team recently, the value for money has dramatically decreased. I have just paid £13 for a teaspoon of rice. The quantities have massively dropped and unfortunately seems as if our beloved assenheims is falling into the same trap as the other food franchises in the city.

Visited for lunch on a Wednesday in January. Decent queues around 1pm but moved along fairly quickly. NOTE WELL: the sandwich queue is much slower than the chicken box meal queue, probably four times slower, all things being equal. So keep that in mind if time is of the essence. I got the Cuban sandwich. It was very good, the pulled pork perhaps a touch on the sweet side but overall highly enjoyable. Service is efficient. The sandwich was £7.50, which I thought was a decent price given the quality and the fact that it’s a pretty big, hearty sandwich. I will definitely return for a takeaway lunch.

Chicken is Halal and HFA certified. Pork is served but prepared and handled separately to prevent cross-contamination.

Cabana

My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner here! The topper was our super fun and friendly server Alexandra we had so much fun chatting with her, and she was very helpful with everything. The vibe is super fun and we liked the crowd the night we were there. The food, it's good not 5-star but really tasty and w/ creative twists on some traditional meals/  We had the caesar with pollo and it came with these really delicious little peppers and a piece of fried kale. Nice take on the usual caesar! The churrasco chicken (kinda like karaje, fried) was served with a delicious spicy sauce, but unf. was too fried and we had to pick through the dish for the good pieces. The mac & cheese was good, with a creative sauce and cheese that made it unique, we enjoyed it. All-in-all we liked it a lot, thanks Alexandra for making it so much fun, and we'll be back!

Great vibe, especially in the late afternoon/early evening. Perfect for relaxed drinks with friends – spacious seating, cool breezy atmosphere, and a solid happy hour menu with well-priced cocktails, beers, and wines. The staff are friendly and quick, and it never feels overly crowded during those hours. Not a fine-dining destination by any stretch, but if you’re looking for a laid-back place to kick off the night with good drinks and a fun crowd, Cabana nails it. Definitely recommend for happy hour!

Nice looking restaurant. Came with friends.  Service was slow,  restaurant was not busy at the time. Vibe was nice enough. All the food was decent, but needed more punchier flavours of Brazil. It's a place to stop off for a casual lunch. A good food place, with some adjustments to the flavour and service it could be great. Still left happy enough. Full and satisfied so no complaints.

Very nice restaurant with super cute decor and lovely fast service

The food was mostly really good with a decent vegetarian selection and special shoutout to the dough balls snack and the oyster mushroom-skewer (which is not for the faint hearted🔥🥵). BUT the tacos are veryy dry especially the fish tacos are extremely dissapointing for the price with basically no sauce. There was a slither of fish.

The price to portion ratio is lowkey criminal and the DJ was playing slightly dodgy tunes at some points but he’s only there on fridays. But definitely over priced if you don’t go with a discount deal

The food here was absolutely delicious but that’s just the start. The space is awesome, staff super friendly and they even had a live DJ playing relaxing music at a civilised volume. Our order-taker answered our questions about the food on the menu and gave us great advice on what combinations would go well together. Food came quickly and was piping hot. Now to talk about the food again, each dish had its own standout flavour. Everything was well seasoned. The steak came out perfect and the chicken wings had that distinct open flame flavour. They were also very juicy and meaty. The sides of chips, beans and rice were so good, I could eat them by themselves! Such a great meal and atmosphere I’ll definitely be going back.

All our chicken is Halal as is our rib eye, and lamb.

The Chimichurri Ribe-Eye Steak was the star of the show 😍👌🏽
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Food: The Nachos were a brilliant starter choice. N ordered the Chimichurri Rib-Eye Steak which we both enjoyed a lot. He asked for it to be cooked medium which is our usual choice. I ordered the Spicy Malagueta Chicken Skewer which, to my delight, wasn’t dry at all. I asked for the Churassco Fries (yum) as my side and N requested the Cassava Fries (avoid!) Service: no complaints.
Settings: 6.5/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Overall: 7.2/10

@twopeasfoodies's review of Cabana Stratford on Instagram

Quick bite after the cinema. Spicy Malagaueta chicken wings. £6.95 for a portion of 5 wings. For me this is enough for dinner, no need to spend 18 quid for a full meal. Good tasting wings.

@halalfoodguy's review of Cabana Stratford on Instagram

Food is not very tasty and over priced for the quality and side quantity (22£ for that plate of thin chicken breast, fries, salad). Will not return. It is a shame as the Decoration is beautiful and it is a place I would love to have dinner for the atmosphere. Service could be improved with smile and friendliness.

From the warm welcome at reception to the food, everything was superb.
The dishes with their little pots of flavours were excellent.
The only slight downside, and it really is only slight, was the temperature inside the restaurant, which also affected the temperature of the food, depending on your point of view.
The background music also warms up  the atmosphere and sets the mood.
The decor is very nice.
Otherwise, we recommend this restaurant 1000%, which is number 1 on our list of establishments visited in Stratford (95%).

Came for lunch, really enjoyed it. Spacious inside with funky tunes and open kitchen providing all the atmosphere. We had one of each taco, big bowl of padron peppers, the gorgeous bean stew and winning casava with truffle + parm. Great price with offer; want the tomahawk next 😋
Shout out Aisha who was perfect professional waitress.

Great food and atmosphere, and our waitress Robin really took care of us. We really enjoyed the grilled chicken with spicy malagueta sauce and surprisingly, the salad dressing — it had a faint hint of alcohol (sherry maybe?) and didn’t taste like an afterthought but a considered component of the meal. I didn’t really expect much from a chain restaurant but they pleasantly surprised me. Would come back if I’m in Stratford again.

Usha was so sweet and welcoming. Food was decent especially tacos were tasty. Great ambience and lovely music. Thanks to usha for great service.Would definitely recommend. Will come back for sure

Tasty food but horrible delivery;
Regular customer via Just-Eat. Their menu on Just-Eat has been missing an option for their main; when asking if I can swap one of my choices for the missing item they'll either miss the order note, or fulfill it incorrectly.
Sizes are inconsistent.
The containers they use for their main always falls apart and writing this review after the bag has fallen apart and the food spilled on the floor.

🍗 Popped into the AS56 location after hearing they’ve expanded to Canary Wharf. The famous grilled chicken and green sauce definitely lived up to the hype – still delicious! 😋

That said, a few changes since the early days at their St. Paul’s branch, where meals were just £8. Sides have been trimmed down, and the healthy grilled veg is now a premium side with an extra 50p 🥦💸.

Lunchtime queue was slower than expected, especially since it’s a simple "fill the box and go" setup ⏳. A separate line for sandwiches is a nice touch though 🥪👏. Small seating area if you want to eat right away.

Would love to see them improve queue speed to make the experience smoother, especially for busy lunchtime crowds!

Because this place is off the beaten track this is the best kept secret of Canary Wharf, and seriously deserves the most publicity. I’m all about flavour in food but I’m also about quantity, and this place handles both of my values in absolute bundles! The place is also so clean and inviting and the service is second to none! Siara was just amazing and I can’t stop recommending this place more! Eleven out of ten! 👌💋

This is one of the best branches I have ever been to. The portions are very generous and the chicken is usually very tasty. The seating space inside is also fairly decent. Be careful because it can get really, really busy and sometimes the queue goes outside the place

Food here was really tasty. Theres a nice variety of items to choose from and all reasonably priced. Had to try the world famous chicken box meal which was very good quality, fresh and not greasy. The beef plantain sandwich was packed full of flavour too.

Service was good. Shop was nice and clean with some seating available so would recommend pre planning to come here early if you want to eat in. If I was not  in a rush to go home, I would have dined in as I know it would have tasted way better eaten straight away.

I’m giving 4 stars just because I thought the plantain was a bit hard along with the veg which was a bit of a shame as I love plantain. Also, as it was like a sandwich, it could have been cut as it was huge. No NHS discount offered here either but not a huge deal as prices are decent for portions and quality.

Will definitely be back to try other items.

All our chicken is halal, but chorizo and beef is not.

Maize Blaze

Pabellon Venezuelan Food

Had never had Venezuelan food before and was thoroughly impressed. Had the chicken rice box and it was delicious!

We really enjoyed the arepa with brisket for my husband and chicken for me.  Filling and delicious. It was part of an outside market so we were happy the weather was nice.

This Southbank venue is a must visit. The staff is lovely, has excellent recommendations, and lets you sample the fillings if you’re an indecisive doughnut like me.
The texture of these arepas is divine and the fillings are rich and flavourful. The sweet potato tempuras are light, fluffy, and  beautifully crispy. A perfect side for any arepa you’d choose.

There are lots of food kiosks in this courtyard behind the Royal Festival Hall. Still Pabellon gets good reviews and I'd say that they are deserved as you'll pick up a solid meal from this stall.

The sweet potato tempura is perhaps the weakest part as ours were mostly crispy shell but the main meal of beef arepa was pretty spot on and tasty. It's a good spot for lunch here and diners are definitely spoilt for choice!

Could you imagine not listening properly to the customer and the customer being berated for the owner’s lack of listening skills.
Completely got the order wrong and then raised his voice at me because he’s the manager!
Also he owes me money as my receipt indicates- because he gave me the incorrect food!

Pabellon

JustEat UK

MNKY HSE

Great place to go for food drinks and good music vibe was cold and gave me a free shot for my birthday ABED served us

My friends and I had a great experience here, the food was lovely, yes overpriced but it was tasty which always helps! The service was exceptional throughout with helpful recommendations on what to order followed by us politely being told when we needed to vacate our table and being offered a table at the bar where we could continue our catch up and ended up staying until the early hours! The service received from all staff we spoke to really exceeded my expectations.

Update: I have been here several times since writing this review. However, I went the end of Feb 2023 and the prices have increased 50% from before Christmas. Kale salad, £20. Wow. Three BBQ short rib tacos, £28. Reducing to 4 stars. I won't be returning at these prices. I don't mind spending, but there must be value.

Had a great dinner and evening here. Sleek decor, great service, sublime food and a fun atmosphere. Thank you, Sarah and team. We will email you for our next visit and definitely go upstairs to the bar after!

fantastic place to go!!! this was mine and my partners first time and i am already looking forward to going back for dinner to see what the atmosphere is like then......lunch time was casual but had a really good atmosphere and feel to it. the staff were lovely but not overly nice like they where trying to hard. the food was outstanding!!!!! it really was faultless and extremely tasty i could of been in Latin America, spicy, punchy, fresh yet subtle flavours that married together perfectly, the presentation was simple but effective and the potion size was perfect........you definitely have 2 new fans mnky hse!!!!

Incredible!
I was in 2 minds whether to book this place after looking at some bad reviews regarding service and minimum spend so let me clear that up. Not only was the service exceptional but it really felt personalised and the waiter was full of suggestions and honest opinions of his favourite dishes steering us to a very memorable dining experience... Which is what we pay a premium for right?
Leading me onto the min spend which I think is £85 per head which is very easily hit, especially if you order the wagyu 😋 we ordered both the rib eye and A5 strip loin and preferred the latter for anyone else stuck between the 2.
The lamb was insane as were the beef short rib tacos which I would have liked there to have been an even 4 to make sharing easier than 3 considering the mark up on them but not the end of the world.
Finished with surprisingly the best cheese cake I've ever had.
They are quite strict when it came to 2hr table timeslots but rules are rules. We were allowed to head up to the club/bar afterwards but it was rather dead for a Saturday at about 9pm... Literally 1 other group of influencers that were pretending they liked each other in there but I guess this had nothing to do either the meal so no stars lost.
Overall, Would recommend but not if you're broke haha

Everything is Halal apart from the Wagyu.

COYA Mayfair

Beautiful restaurant if you are looking for something special.  The service and attention was refined and not overwhelming. The sommelier was knowledgeable and eager to help find that right wine.
The food was cleverly presented and eye pleasing.
That had several dining option which was very much appreciated. Set menu pair with drinks or order a la cart
The thing you need to be aware is if you want a leisurely meal the set menu is at the kitchens pace. Felt a bit rushed and even the lunch menu states it’s designed to be an hour. Meaning looking to turn tables.
The waiter never made us feel rushed but the pace nonetheless felt it. Waiter tried to accommodate.
It is a bit pricey and value of food was almost there but was stretched. Again beautifully presented. We asked for our beef fillet medium rare but was medium well. But the value was made up by ambience and the staffs attention.
So more of a destination dining experience than a culinary destination.
That honestly stated , we had a most enjoyable dining experience.

COYA is an Asian/Peruvian fusion restaurant with an eclectic vibe.

The menu is extremely tempting as one is drawn to try a little of everything.

Servings are small, and so I suggest ordering a variety of dishes.

The service was excellent and the music was managed by a live DJ who played Indie house.

Crowded restaurant, but we could speak without having to raise our voices.

The bar area is inviting and quite lively.

We ordered the Guacamole Dip - Wagyu Bao buns - Bluefin Tuna Tataki - Corn Empanadas - Sea Bass Ceviche - Pork Chops - Chilean Sea Bass - deserts - paired with Champagne and wine.

Everything we tried was shared between the 3 of us and it was just the right amount of food that allowed us to appreciate the culinary delight.

Very tasty - and very attentive staff.

A welcome surprise is no cell coverage as the restaurant is 20’ underground.

I did not see an elevator, and steps are steep / so at this point I would state it is accessible for those that may be challenged walking.

Peruvian food.  Guacamole is a must order with on hand waiter cooking the dish at your table.  All dishes are excellent and their ice creams are home made with rambutan! The cup which ice creams are served was frozen cup to keep the ice cream cold. Amazing!

On the top floor, there DJ playing fun music.  Love it!

Tried during June for 2, we weren’t super hungry so we got this and was more than enough:

Tacos de Shiitake con Chalaquita (6/10), tasted soulless tbh, but others could enjoy it as a vegetarian option.

Classic Sea Bass Ceviche (10/10) absolutely divine.

Pollo a la Parrilla (10/10) so soft and full flavor, amazing.

Would love to come here again to try other dishes 👍🏻

COYA is probably my favorite place in the world for lunch, it just never misses. The Xmas decorations made it even more wonderful to visit yesterday, and the service as per usual is 10. Zuzanna is just incredible and I really recommend getting in touch with her as she makes the experience above and beyond what you’d expect from a high-end establishment as is. Food is amazing, but service makes it what it is, so a huge shoutout to her, she’s always been incredible and makes every experience at COYA special.

Wagyu beef is halal. Pork and alcohol served.

Coya

Cabana at The O2

A cocktail and grill!
Serious improvement needed!
Worse salad we ever had.
Cocktail terrible.
Organisation 2/10
Service: two nice waiters and a rude one
Location is good.
Aesthetics is good!
Yes. We did complain to the last waitress and she just said okay. Took payment and left.
Music is good.
Maybe good for vibes and talk. Highly do not recommend for food and drinks.
Waste of our money.

Service was direct with no interaction at all; yes, the service charge was removed at my “discretion”.

Food was just about acceptable with a 50% off offer. I would have had a very different conversation if the full quoted price was charge.

Starter chicken was dry and overcooked.
Main pork dish was barely luke warm with minimal pork.
Birthday cheesecake was frozen in the middle.

Nobody asked once how our food was. Enough said really.

Nah, I would not return. Sorry.  Not sorry.

Amazing atmosphere, food absolutely delicious, great wine. We loved it so much we came back twice. Special mention to Paulo (AKA Paulinho) so happy in his job. Xx

Lovely place to have some food before a concert. Alex looked after us so well. He was pleasant and couldn't do enough. Fantastic cocktails and the food was beautiful.

The restaurant looks nice with good aesthetics, but everything else was a complete letdown. The food was terrible, even the salad, which should have been simple to get right. The drinks were just as bad, and the high prices made the experience even worse. Customer service was horrible, with staff acting uninterested and unbothered, as if they didn’t care about their jobs or the customers. Overall, it was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Save your money and go somewhere that values good food and proper service.

UberEats UK

Assenheims bar and grill

Large portions, so quite good value for money.

Unfortunately, I found the food quite bland. The green sauce is their signature, but I am one of those people who loathe coriander so the sauce was not good for me.

Not only was the food bland, it was basically cold. The potatoes were barely warm when served, the veg and chicken not even that.

The food came out very quickly and is clearly reheated rather than cooked fresh. I can live with that, but please take a few extra minutes to serve and reheat the food properly.

I come to Assenheims 56 every visit to London. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and the green sauce is unlike any other.

Unfortunately, they got rid of their old veggies and swapped them out with grilled fajita veggies (mostly just cabbage). This led me to my 4-star! The salad is OK, so I opt for this with potatoes. Even then, the chicken is still worth a visit.

It can get busy and the servers aren’t as friendly as I’m accustomed to, but otherwise, I always enjoy my visit.

Discovered this great restaurant when I was near St Paul's. They have a few locations around the city.

Absolutely delicious  food and value for money.

I had the beef patacones which is essentially tender pulled beef sandwiched between two massive crispy plantain "flat breads" but is gluten free.

While I didn't have room for dessert, they do offer dessert along with 2 vegan sweet options.  Lots of savory vegan options as well.

Staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive.

Depends what you want. The portions are enormous it’s and value is great. The actual quality of the food is sub par. The chicken is ok but even though marinated, there isn’t a particularly special taste to it. The green sauce has no discernible flavour at all. So you need chilli to give it a kick. The rice is plentiful but looks more tasty than it actually tastes. The grilled vegetables weren’t grilled at all, they were boiled and over done, far too soft. So the meal was very bland but there was a lot of it so I left feeling full for little over a tenner.

Amazing chicken place with generous portions. On a good day one chicken box can serve lunch and dinner for me!

The chicken is very tender and juicy. It is also seasoned properly, with a mixture of spices, leaving a wonderful aftertaste.

Remember to ask for extra green sauce! It is a perfect match with the chicken. You'll never forget the taste once you've had it. For people who like spiciness, the chili sauce goes really well with the green sauce.

The sides are less impressive. Vegetables and rice are a bit undercooked to my taste, without much seasoning either. But hey, what more can you ask for after such delicious chicken.

Overall very good value for money. The waiters are helpful and friendly.

Well, I have no compliant about the quality of the food sold here, I have eaten multiple times. Today I stepped into the restaurant at 2:05pm BST and saw the chicken tray was empty, so checked with the person at the counter and he said chicken and salad is still available(well the manager should be knowing who was working at the counter on 4th Sept at 2pm). I ordered a small portion of chicken and salad £10.5. Guy served salad in front of me and took the bowl to the kitchen/store room (i believe)and served the chicken(which i believe was left out) and packed it. He didn't weigh the chicken which they usually do and it was a bit away from me but I was clearly able to see what he was doing. Guys if you know it's done and closed please inform the customer rather serving what is left out and less in quantity for what we pay for.  Extremely poor service.

Good food, nice staff.  What can you really say? It’s very similar to the other venues. They have good food but the price has gone up similar to everything else so it’s a lot more pricey to get the standard rice box with chicken.   Sandwiches here are a good option or something to get every now and again.

There is fierce competition for lunch food in the City amongst the thousands of hungry workers. Food is generally expensive in the area with portion sizes at a premium. Not here. The portion sizes for your food is great with all of your macros being attained. Use the home made green sauce with your chicken - highly recommended. The chicken is also halal here.

Such good value for lunch in the city - huge portion and you can get all of your macros in! Must get the green sauce with the famous chicken and rice combo. The queue is long though, try to get there at midday or the queue gets longer than butchers.

Assenheims 56!! As I work in Bank, I have this quite regularly for lunch. Chicken, rice and salad with the green sauce is absolutely fantastic. I don’t know what they put in the green sauce but WOW! Great place for your lunch if you work around Bank/Moorgate area. Reasonably cheap and a good size portion. I have one most weeks and they never fail. Highly recommend and they have discounts on Tuesdays (20% off if you order on Just Eat).

*Effective* lunch spot, if you want good meat with some carbs then this is ideal. The chicken box and sauce is great and with a great choice of sides (rice, veg, potatoes). Very quick service even with a long queue and seating available inside. Nothing to particularly rave about, you can get a more interesting lunch for the same price range but can’t knock it!

How did this place go so downhill? Used to be my favourite before! Price has doubled, portion has shrunk and the quality of food not as it was before. Lots of chicken skin in the box! The vegetable used to be actual vegetables before, carrots, broccoli etc but now it's just cabbage. Think I saw somewhere it's an upgrade for an additional 50p on top of the over priced meal for actual vegetables!

Bit annoying when you pay an extortionate price of £11.50 for lunch and not feeling satisfied at all!

Won't be returning to this place again

Workers were surly and a bit exasperated that we didn't know how to order. Strange setup with marinated chicken dishes on one side, sandwiches on the other. Confusing when you have a larger party who orders both. All the seating was gross - sticky tables all around. Cuban sandwich was alright. Other things like the chicken sandwich was soggy and had lots of skin and fat - it is hard to eat when you are picking through the sandwich each bite. Lettuce was mildly wilted. Kids didn't enjoy dissecting their meal before eating it. Bathroom was unacceptable - no paper towels, dirty.

One of the popular places to get lunch from in the city. If you’re after 12 expect a queue but it does go quickly.

The chicken is great and I usually go for a regular with veg and potato. The potato is often under or overcooked. You can get rice and salad so I should probably opt for one of those instead :)

The chicken isn’t really peri peri. But it is very tasty! Then there’s the magic green sauce you can see in the pot. Whack that over the top of the food and it takes the dish to a whole new level.

You can eat in but I’ve never eaten in. Only take away.

It’s a great place to eat.

South American cuisine. It gets crazy busy during lunch. Which shows its popularity. They close early. Around 5, plus run out of dishes so be quick. Theyve put their prices up recently. But so has many places. The price has put it into the treat section rather than a go to place for me now. Bit it's a v good treat. Pictured. The Patacones sandwich. Pulled beef covered by plantain as buns. Next level stuff. Highly recommended.

Preto Queensway - Brazilian Steakhouse BBQ

Preto Queensway is such a great find! The location is really convenient, and the prices are surprisingly good for what you get. The whole dining concept makes it a fun and different experience compared to a normal restaurant — it’s basically an endless buffet of freshly cooked meats, brought straight to your table until you say you’ve had enough. It makes the meal feel lively and interactive, and you definitely get good value for money.

The food itself was lovely — tasty, well-prepared, and there’s plenty of variety so you don’t get bored. On top of that, the atmosphere was warm and full of good vibes, which made it even more enjoyable. The staff were great too: really friendly, attentive, and happy to explain how everything works if it’s your first time.

Practical stuff is covered as well — there are toilets on site and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, which makes it welcoming for everyone. All in all, it’s the kind of place you leave feeling full, happy, and already planning your next visit. I’ll definitely be coming back again!

Salad bar was extensive and had plenty of options… the salad bar items were also fresh and tasty… I was little disappointed by the taste of the meats as little overdone and I was not getting the juicy beef flavours or succulence that I had tasted in other Brazilian bbq restaurants.  The all you can eat bbq with tap water came to £37 (inc service charge)

A throughly enjoyable time here with friendly, professional staff and prompt, cheerful service. The unlimited buffet with freshly grilled meats was the meal of choice on this visit and what an experience!

The restaurant itself is bright and colourful and the authentic music was played at a suitable level to contribute to the lively vibe. The staff approached us with a smile on entry and we were seated according to our choice. We were visiting on an off-peak time though and based on the conversation with the manager it is far busier during lunch hours so seating may not be as available. The lunchtime deals apparently very popular. If is anything like the evening meal we had I can see why!

The open buffet of hot and cold food has all the usual dishes from red bean soup to salads and coleslaw. There was lasagne as well as various styles of rice. You could create several meals and fill yourself without even having any of the freshly cooked cuts of meat brought to your table.

And boy did they bring them to the table! If you are familiar with the way these Rodizio meals are set up you will know to keep your card handy! Let me assure that if you leave it on green initiating establishment you will be brought the freshly grilled meats in an instant. The intervals between being offered the tasty morsels was literally just right! The staff were happy to introduce eat offering and they are appropriately described on the website so I won’t go into it here.

All of this marvellous food was washed down with some wonderful freshly blended juice drinks which were wonderfully refreshing. We had the still lemonade and the pineapple and both were perfect to accompany the succulent skewered selection.

I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Mostly chewy and not well meat was served at the beginning. It took 5-6 interactions for 1-2 more or less tolerable meat to be served.
Side dishes and salads are just ok.
For the money they charge per head they can easily do much better quality meat. For 165£ for four people we could have gone to proper place with nice food.
Not recommended

Everything was amazing.
Very nice food.
Cheerful vibes.
Very friendly and kind staff especially Marcia, she is amazing.
Excellent experience.
Highly recommended

We serve Halal options. Just ask for Halal when booking.

Preto

Taco Bell

Ordered 3 Large cheesy topped fries through Uber Eats.
The quantity of fries inside the box didn’t even justify a small portion size!
With a tiny piece of a cheese slice added on top with some sour cream.
My family called it a scam!!
This is con charging £3.99 for a portion the size of this!

This was hands down the worst experience ever. First, it took forever for them to restart their machine just to take my order—like seriously, why am I waiting ages because they can’t get their system together? Then when I finally get my food, the “salad box” was a joke. The most skimpy, pathetic portion I’ve ever seen. The box wasn’t even half full—just a couple of sad lettuce shreds, a few tomato bits, and barely any chicken or beans. Embarrassing. And when I used my discount, the staff looked at me like I’d just landed from another planet. Like, hello? Discounts EXIST. Have you never seen one in your life? Sorry not everyone’s rolling in cash, but you don’t need to make me feel like trash for using a code. Finally, the quesadilla—don’t even get me started. Slapped together in two seconds flat, didn't even melt the cheese, no rice, no thickness, just a flat, lifeless tortilla crime scene. Absolutely nothing like what it’s supposed to be. This entire experience was beyond disappointing—Taco Bell, do better because this was straight-up robbery. I wasted 5009 points on this. I literally cannot believe this, like I'm literally never going back again.

If I could give 10 stars I would!
Eldhose is the reason I keep coming back

I have to give a special shout-out to Eldhose at this Taco Bell. Every time I order, he goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. He always greets me with a smile, and no matter how complicated my order is, he never makes me feel like I’m bothering him or being difficult. I work in customer service and he’s genuinely so amazing I could learn a thing or two from him!

His kindness, patience, and professionalism are rare to find, and he’s genuinely the main reason I stay loyal to this branch. I’ve thanked him so many times in person, but it never feels like enough. He really deserves recognition for how well he treats customers and the effort he puts into every interaction.

I was out with my 2 friends from college. We sat in and we all ordered our meals and I was the only one to order a drink. I got my drink cup I filled it up with Pepsi Max and ice. After I finished drinking, I still had the ice left so I put it in my water bottle as I was done and I’m ready to go and then the mail worker comes out and then start screaming at me saying I refilled it when I didn’t. So I start having a go at him and then the female comes out And they start yelling and having a go at us.  Dreadful staff Dreadful behaviour

I had a great experience at this Taco Bell Harrow! The service was fast, the staff was friendly, and my order was correct and fresh. I got the Crunchwrap Supreme delicious. The place was clean and well-maintained. Will be back soon!

We have halal food available at this branch.

Good place to fuel your hunger for snacks.
Can be improved atmosphere, food and service.
Overall ok

Never had any issues with food customisation, the staff are super friendly and the prices are fair in comparison to a lot of fast food places.

My only issue is their self order machines do not provide receipts and never have, and one of their machines does not give you an option to scan their app to gain points so you have to then ask for a receipt to be able to gain your loyalty points (which most people won't know).

Food was decent service was fast and friendly.Cant expect much of an atmosphere  for this kind of franchise

Disappointed, I really like taco bell but the staff there is not paying attention. Everywhere there it says to order at the kiosk, which i did as usual. There was a promo, so I ordered and went to the till. The skinny lady is joking and ignoring me (and the others waiting in line) but discussing with someone who is sat by their work station. The other lady came after 3/4 mins of realising. Then she's telling me she cannot scan my qr code. Her machine won't do, she turns back and leave me stranded. I had ordered eat in but they gave me a takeaway bag even if their colleague (guy) just cleaned the table.... I sit and the skinny lady (after her friend left) is asking if the other customers want sauce but she did not ask me. Idk, I like taco bell and it's somewhere I go for a little treat, its a bit pricier than other fast food but this is very much a bad experience and I probably won't come back to this store. There was a couple who also was given bags and were sat, they left after 3 mins, probably not comfortable eating out of a bag when you came to eat in calmly...

One of the worst taco bells I've been to! Two men 'working' in the kitchen/till area who were just standing and chatting for the most part. Ordered a crunchy taco and it came in broken pieces, also ordered a crunchy wrap (hexagon shaped) and got a regular burrito with the wrong meat in it. Also ordered a burrito with extra beef and some added guacamole, for it to come out the same size as a regular burrito and the guacamole was a small lump at the end of the burrito. Only one of the two order screens were working and when a child asked for help they said just to wait for the other screen rather than help him at the actual till area.

Considering the restaurant was pretty much empty, to get an order so wrong is just crazy to me.

Omnino Leadenhall

Great food. I really recommend the beetroot tartare starter - I’m not a beetroot person but it was exceptional. The rib eye main course was great too. The service was not the quickest but 2 courses in 90 minutes.
Nice atmosphere- you could have a discussion and hear everyone around the table.

I had a great experience at Omnino Steakhouse. The food was absolutely amazing,  the steak was juicy, tender, and full of flavour. You can really taste the high quality of the meat. Everything was cooked perfectly and served beautifully.

The service was just as good. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. They took the time to explain the menu and gave great recommendations.

it’s worth every penny for the quality you get. Also, Perfect for a special night out. I will definitely be coming back!

Simply delicious food, can’t say much more than that. We had the sausage platter, grilled octopus, ribeye and sirloin and all was top notch. The staff are also brilliant, we had a small medical emergency - not to do with the restaurant at all! - and they were amazing. Patient, understanding and just went out of their way to make sure once everything was resolved we still got to enjoy our evening. Can’t say thank you enough

Such an incredible dining experience!! The service was immaculate, our server helped explain the dishes we were unsure of and made recommendations for us as first time diners. They let us take our time with each course, and everything was cooked to perfection. It was the best meal I ate while in London!!!!

We went for an early dinner this afternoon.  Was seated and served immediately. We ordered OMNINO SAMPLER
INCLUDE FILLET, RUMP, RIBEYE & SIRLOIN 1.2KG. Between my husband and I, we finished it all. It was delicious steaks. Good value! Will go back again.

We do serve a selection of Picanha and it’s Halal. Please give us a minimum four days of notice if you require a Halal option. Unfortunately the rest of the steak is not.

Omnino

Such a nicely decorated store, their Christmas decorations are top notch. And what can I say about the grilled cheese menu? It’s too good. The new caramel empanada is just wow. I honestly don’t know how people don’t rate Taco Bell.

Despite eating in, the food quality was atrocious. The burrito had to be peeled off the wrapper and was lukewarm at best. The crunchy taco half spilled into its wrapper and  the churros were so hard they could’ve been used as a truncheon. Service was amiable which is why the food quality came as a shock. Seasoned fries were also lukewarm despite being eaten less than 2 minutes after being prepared. The only redeeming part of the meal was the drink and I poured that myself. Despite positive experiences in the past, I will now avoid. There are a plethora of other food places nearby so I’d advise ordering from one of them.

Taco Bell is underrated. The food is tasty, affordable, and perfect when you want something quick but satisfying. Wallah their crispy chicken burrito is so good.

I didn't know that taco bell could be messed up but somehow they did it. The kiosks were  out of order and the place was filthy. Our order was wrong, my crunchwrap came with tomatoes after I requested they be removed, and all of our orders came lacking in sauce and they were wrapped very poorly (falling apart!) Put the Nacho's in the bag and tear down the store. 🙏

Exceptional service by the team. It was my first time in London, and they welcomed us warmly. They helped us choose what to order and even guided us to nearby tourist spots. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced.

Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner located inside Treehouse Hotel London

Madera at Treehouse London

We had a lovely meal at Madera. Service was friendly, efficient and helpful. We chose from the set menu. I had mushroom taco to start, followed by chicken fajita bowl, which was delicious. My friends chose a mixture of tacos and Gaucomole, which was delicios, to start, followed by tasty Enchaladas. Our meal also included a margarita which was punchy. It was relatively quiet when we arrived, but it soon became buzzing with people and had a great vibe.
While eating, we were surprised by being entertained by an exotic dancer. Fabulous expetience and fantastic views over London too 🤩 would love to return one day to try the A la carte or the unlimited taco menu 😊

I absolutely loved this spot, located on the top floor of a hotel provides a lovely view of Londons skyline.

You walk through the hotel and are told to get a lift to the top, there's places to sit as you're waiting for a table that offer the full view. Fortunately when we went, we were seated right away but I noticed this section on my way out. We were greeted by a lady who directed us to our table and said there are none by the window. I was really disappointed but I asked the waiter if I could move to other side of the restaurant where I could see tables. The European manager who was so lovely and accommodating throughout our whole dinner was more than happy for this.

We ordered burito bowl and also the Mexican burger. I found the portions to be absolutely huge and very reasonably priced. Overall I would reccomend 👍🏼

The food is 2.5/3 I’m afraid.  The venue and service are 5 plus, and the view - especially with the sun setting is stunning! It’s a lovely and classy place to go, it was actually a friend’s bday.  So we ordered our food, it ranged from ok to not that great.  Such a letdown.

The calamari, nachos and guacamole were good as starters/bites to share. But after that..

There was too much sauce in the chicken enchiladas dish… you can see it was drowning in it and the balance is out.

The chicken fajita bowl was nice enough and same with the taqueria chicken mixiote. And the bday girl in question enjoyed her portobello mushroom “Rocks” dish.

Unfortunately, I asked for medium for my Carne “Rocks” dish and since it came out on a sizzling hot platter, it arrived well done. I did complain and the manager was very polite and friendly about it and offered good recompense. The little bowl with a tiny amount of rice, peppers and beans is far too miserly for the cost of the dish.

Hopefully, they will improve the food, as it’s a shame the food doesn’t match up to the surroundings. It was an experience and that’s part of the allure I would imagine.

Beautiful Views, Fresh Food, and a Relaxing Atmosphere

We visited for breakfast around 10:15 a.m., primarily booking for the stunning views—and they did not disappoint! The atmosphere was peaceful and quiet when we arrived, making it the perfect spot to relax.

The food was incredibly fresh and filling. We enjoyed fresh orange juice, warm pastries, a delicious salmon bagel, waffles, and an avocado and egg dish. Everything tasted fantastic.

The restaurant started to get busy as we were leaving around 11:30 a.m., but it never felt overly crowded. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of the food and the incredible views you get. Highly recommend for a lovely breakfast experience!

Loved my visit to Madera at Treehouse London! The space is bright and stylish with a fantastic view over the city — perfect for a sunny brunch or evening cocktails.

The drinks were fresh and beautifully presented, and the food was vibrant and full of flavour. Everything looked as good as it tasted!

It’s a bit on the pricier side, but worth it for the atmosphere and the whole experience. Great spot if you’re looking for something fun and different in London. Highly recommend!

Madera

I ordered the classic taco, fries, and a burrito, and everything was reasonably priced with good portion sizes and solid quality. The staff were helpful, and the space is functional, with a menu that offers plenty of good options.

I had seen negative reviews about staff attitude, but when I visited around 6:40–7:00 pm, the place was fairly quiet with just a few guests. From what I observed, the staff were doing their best to manage orders and customers smoothly. My experience was truly positive overall, and I would definitely come back.

I had an extremely disappointing and unhygienic experience at the Taco Bell in Colindale. I ordered a 7-layer veggie burrito for my daughter, and not only was the service rude and unprofessional (specifically from a female staff member named Ms.Khush), but the food was also contaminated. Upon opening and eating the burrito, we discovered a strand of hair embedded inside the filling.

This is absolutely unacceptable from a food hygiene standpoint. It raises serious concerns about cleanliness in the kitchen and the handling of food. Coupled with the poor attitude of the staff member who prepared the meal, this experience was both frustrating and concerning — especially since the food was meant for a child.

I have attached photos as evidence and I will be sharing this experience on relevant platforms to ensure this issue is addressed seriously. I expect an immediate investigation and a response from management, along with a sincere apology and corrective measures to prevent this from happening again.

Extremely frustrated I’ve order a mini quesadilla I’ve waited nearly 20  min the shop is empty I’ve asked the employees they keep saying “1 min” or “coming” but keep doing delivery orders with no dilvery driver around. Why make a customer wait for so long I’m pregnant and tired from work very angry I will not be coming here again !!!!!!!!

This is the 2nd time I been to Taco Bell. As I know this place is cheaper than any other places same like Mac D.
I tried many different items as I uploaded the pictures.
According to the price the taste is amazing and delicious even the quality is upto the mark.
The best is chess 🍟 fried
Tacos
Burrito
They also prepare vegetarian if you ask them. The staff is friendly and give more information if you ask.
I believe the food is healthier than any other fast foods. So go for it, to have small portions for a meal. You can have many options to choose. Highly recommended

Food is good, but staff need a lot of improvement. No service mind, rudely talk to customer and with that, it makes the food less tasty.
Updates: flour-only burritos with sauce? are you really this low quality?

Our Colindale store is Halal. Please ask a member of staff for details. 

Argentinian Steakhouse in the heart of south Leytonstone

I've been to alot of restaurants in my life, but honestly, this plave must be one of my favourite restaurants and best finds.

Every thing that went into my mouth from the steaks to the sauces were all fantastic. When this steak platter came to my table my eyes lit up. The deep rich flavours of the steaks here are unlike anything else you can get in London, even ones that cost double or triple elsewhere don't come close.

The Best steak for me is the rib eye, 250g, medium rare. The filet is a close second and the sirlion and rump would be excellent if it wasn't for the ridiculous levels that the rib eye sets.

Honestly, I've been to close to 1000 restaurants in less than 10 years. This is one of my favourites.

This is my second visit to @asado_steakhouse and I tried the epic Asado ultimate platter which consists of 4 beautiful 250g cuts of sirlion, rib eye, rump and filet steaks.

I also got some lamb ribs and massive tiger prawns as well as a selection of sides.

I first came to this place a few months back and posted about it, all of the feedback I got from followers was glowing and the owner reached out to me and invited me back as a way of saying thank you for helping his business. He's a really nice restaurant owner who cares about food and making sure his customers get the best food experience.

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@halalfoodguy's review of Asado Leytonstone on Instagram

Asado Steakhouse

We went to Asado Steakhouse with no expectations, and it quickly became mine and my husband’s favourite steakhouse. The food, the service, and the atmosphere are all 10/10.
My husband is a serious steak lover and very particular, and he gave his approval almost immediately. The steaks were perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
The service truly made the experience outstanding: attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Highly highly recommend.

Came here for the first time with my partner. Was recommended and told very good food so had to give it a try myself. Service was excellent, cleanliness not an issue. Served immediately and waiters were very friendly and welcoming.  We ordered the Rump Steak 250g twice, mushroom sauce, chips and mac and cheese. Total Bill came to just under £60.

We did not wait no longer than 10 minutes for our food, we was surprised it came out so quickly, steak was cooked very well and the sides were also good.

Do recommend booking in advance if you have a big group, family friendly also with a great atmosphere, there is pay and display bays local to the restaurant on the side roads and the main road close to the restaurant.

Will definitely come here again.

Was very happy with the steak, cooked perfectly just as requested, juicy, tender, and full of flavour. The quality of the meat was excellent and the presentation was spot on. Friendly service and a lovely atmosphere made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend and visit again

This steak restaurant never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent, with perfectly cooked steaks and flavorful sides. The service is really good—friendly, attentive, and always on point. The atmosphere and ambience are warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Highly recommended!

My visit to Asado Steakhouse was a bold and satisfying experience that celebrated the art of grilling with South American flair. The atmosphere was warm and stylish, with rustic touches and a lively buzz that made it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.

The food was outstanding. The steaks were the highlight – perfectly cooked, tender, and full of smoky flavor, showcasing the restaurant’s mastery of the grill. Cuts ranged from ribeye to sirloin, each prepared with precision and served with a choice of sauces that enhanced rather than overwhelmed the meat. The sides, from roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes, were generous and thoughtfully prepared. Other dishes, including burgers and grilled chicken, added variety while maintaining the same high quality.

The drinks list complemented the food beautifully, with robust wines, refreshing cocktails, and craft beers that paired naturally with the richness of the steaks.

Service was attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming. The staff offered recommendations with enthusiasm and ensured that guests felt looked after throughout the visit.

What made the visit special was the combination of exceptional steak, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt hospitality. Dining at Asado Steakhouse felt less like a routine meal and more like a celebration of flavor and tradition.

Overall, Asado Steakhouse is a must‑visit in London – a place where smoky perfection, generous portions, and convivial spirit come together to create a memorable dining experience.

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