Former MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers and Mark Selby have opened their fifth Wahaca restaurant at Westfield Stratford City, located on the Chestnut Plaza. The menu is inspired by a traditional Mexican food market while interiors are made of mostly sustainable products.
Opened 13 September
Owners Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers
Head chef Thomasina Miers
Manager Dean Hughes
Capacity 180, plus 50 outside
Menu Mexican street foods including quesadillas, tacos, tostadas and taquitos, alongside burritos, soups, salads and platos fuertes (dishes for one). Current highlights are ceviche tostadas; pork bibil; and queso fundido (Mexican fondue).
Average spend £20 including drinks and service
Address 6 Chestnut Plaza, Montfichet Road, London E20 1GL
Telephone 020 3288 1025
Website www.wahaca.co.uk