Best Mexican Restaurants In Manchester

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By Lauren Cole Lead Editor, DesignMyNight 9 years' expertise in guides and reviews for UK food & drink, arts and entertainment. Last updated on 6th March 2026

Mexican food has been around in the UK for decades, first arriving in the 1970s in the form of the US's Tex-Mex fixation, yet today there are more eateries than ever leaning into the authentic plates found in the likes of Oaxaca and beyond. To accompany everyone's favourite shot and glasses of margaritas, you've got to have plates of Baja fish and chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy arbol sauce, right? This is why from sea bass ceviche tostadas to shredded beef burritos, we've compiled a guide to help you find the best Mexican restaurant in Manchester, with plenty of drinks to wash it all down too.


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Revolucion De Cuba Manchester

Not quite Mexico, but not far off: Revolucion De Cuba is bringing a taste of Latin America to Deansgate. Sporting hanging plates, distressed, exposed brick walls and quirky tiled flooring, the space is home to live music, late-night cocktails and enviable brunches. It's the food that really captures our hearts though, as the lively restaurant serves delicious burritos filled with slow-cooked shredded beef and chicken fajitas, alongside hearty tapas such as black bean and feta empanadas. And to drink? There's a Cuban Icons menu as well as one centred around margaritas, featuring coconut or melon versions. 

MNKY HSE

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Situated on Deansgate underneath a bright, neon light, MNKY HSE is a fantastic day-to-night restaurant serving some of the finest Latin American fare around. Expect pretty lighting, quirky paintings, an open kitchen and even live DJ sets on weekends as its club is open 'til 4am from Friday to Sunday. The innovative cuisine is thanks to chef Mark Morrans, who oversees a vibrant sharing menu for guests to enjoy. The set menu comes in at £29 per person and includes everything from wild mushroom tacos to chicken robata and roasted cauliflower. They offer brunch here as well, including 90 minutes of bottomless drinks for as little as £40 per person.

Las Iguanas Deansgate

After Mexican restaurants in Manchester city centre? If you like your nachos piled with cheese and sour cream, this is the one for you. Las Iguanas started in Bristol in 1991 and has since expanded with outposts up and down the country, offering a smattering of dishes from Mexico and South America, including DIY tacos. Its Deansgate space fronts the same rich colour palette inspired by the southern hemisphere and plays uplifting Latin beats while diners dig into fare inspired by Buenos Aires and vibrant Mexican street food markets. Mixed fajita stacks are on the menu alongside mushroom enchiladas, chilli corn carne and vegetarian chimichangas.

Madre

From the same masterminds behind Belzan in Liverpool and London's Breddos comes an authentic, design-led Mexican eatery that's name directly translates as 'mother'. Just shy of Piccadilly station, Madre's interiors are mesmerising as soon as you step foot through its door - pastel pinks pair with lime greens and are met with the warm, orange glow of domed lamps. Its menu is an agave-focussed drinks list that steals the limelight, with tipples like peach margaritas (£12) and the Lopo Chapo (£10), made with slow berry-infused mezcal and apricot. To eat, you can get excited about crispy, tender pork belly bites (£8.50), seabass ceviche tostadas (£13.50) and chorizo tacos (£10.50).