Mexican Food...in London

A few weeks ago, we were craving Mexican food. We usually make our own quesadillas, tacos, or fajitas with kits or our own fillings. Tortillas and all your usual Old El Paso kits are at the most basic of grocery stores. But this night, I wanted to be served Mexican food. By someone other than my hubby.

Following Gwyneth Paltrow's lead via GOOP (her update that once included a must-eat of London) and other recommendations we went to Taqueria in Notting Hill. I knew that this might not be what we were expecting when they were confused when we asked for chips and just salsa (they have an appetizer with chips and a few dips). Another tip off was the lack of queso on the menu. But alas. One cannot have it all.

We ordered our dinner (soft tacos that were really good and actually quite filling), and when they brought Wiley's cheese quesadilla, I had to stop myself from turning to the waitress and saying, "are you kidding me?" or just laughing in her face. Can you see how small those quesadillas are? This is a growing American boy! He ate one of those in one bite! We had to order 2 orders for him, and then continued to make him another one at home!

Insert small (hungry) boy for scale.

The verdict: Good Mexican food (for London) using fresh ingredients (you can taste the difference, I think) in miniscule portions.