The Tequila & Mezcal Fest will be here soon and I’ve got a sneak peek of what to eat when you go.
The biggest agave extravaganza in Europe isn’t only an opportunity to drink premium Mexican spirits in a festive atmosphere. It’s also a chance to chow down on some excellent food from one of the world’s most craved cuisines. As part of my Teq Fest preview, I went on a quick little two-stop taco tour earlier this week to get a taste of some of the dishes to be on offer during Teq Fest 2018.
Hungry yet? Vamos!
Peyotito
My Teq Fest team up came in handy here! I’d been meaning to make it over to this modern Mexican restaurant in Notting Hill since it opened – and now I’m dying to return for further foodie investigations.
It was tough deciding from all the yummy items on the menu. Nevertheless, I was more than pleased with the dishes ordered. Top marks for the most moreish enchiladas I’ve had this side of the Atlantic. I also loved the tlayuda: a Oaxacan dish kinda like a Mexican pizza with black bean paste, cheese, roasted tomatoes and Mexican oregano atop a thick blue corn tortilla (I had mine with two free range eggs on top).
For Teq Fest, word is the team from Peyotito will be serving tlayudas, tamales, pozole (hominy soup) and more. I’m stoked!
Peyotito is located at 31 Kensington Park Road, W11 2EU. Find out more at peyotitorestaurant.com.
Taqueria
Next up on my agenda was a stroll up the street to stalwart of London’s Mexican food scene, Taqueria. It had been awhile since I’d last visit this Westbourne Grove eatery, but my memories of it were fond and were not diminished during my return.
Best bite during my dine – and a treat one don’t want to miss at Teq Fest – were the Roadside Chicken Tacos filled to the max with charcoal grilled chicken, scotch bonnet mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatillo arbol salsa and refried beans. Wow! Another noteworthy morsel devoured was the tuna tostada stacked with sliced raw tuna, guacamole, chipotle mayonnaise and crispy onion.
Taqueria is located at 141-145 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RS. For details go to taqueria.co.uk.
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Peyotito and Taqueria are but two of the celebrated London venues serving up what they do best at the festival. Much loved Café Pacifico will be there too as well as popular bars Barrio and MNKY HSE, with plenty of live music, deejay sets and cultural shows to keep you entertained while sharing drinks and tacos with your friends.
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Teq Fest runs Friday the 5th through Sunday the 7th of October 2018 at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, SE1 9PH.
During the three-day event there’ll be ample opportunities to sample a vast variety of tequilas, mezcals and other Mexican made drinks while meeting the distillers and creators behind the spirits. A select crew of London’s favourite Mexican and Latin inspired restaurants – Café Pacifico, Taqueria and Peyotito, and Barrio – will be there as well to provide the tastiest of provisions, with plenty of live music, deejay sets and cultural shows to keep you entertained while sharing drinks and tacos with your friends.
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https://www.tequilafest.co.uk/buy-tickets-for-tequila-mezcal-fest-london/
