Acuarela Mexican Food (Dark Kitchen Order by Deliveroo, Uber Eat or Just Eat)

"We’re calling these the gourmet nachos. Before you eye roll yourself out of this guide, hear us out. The tortilla chips are thick, made from scratch, hand-cut, and fried in-house. They hold up against even the greediest of scoops. And they’re crunchy. Like, had us worried about the filling we’re putting off getting, crunchy. Acuarela is a Mexican, delivery-only restaurant close to Camden Road station. If you don’t live nearby, you can collect, and it’s worth it. They use tangy queso fresco crumbled on top, along with diced tomatoes and a big serving of refried black beans. We did find these a bit dry, but that was easily offset by adding smoky, finely ground chorizo and slow-cooked Yucateco-style pork. " - sinead cranna

"There’s a reason dark kitchens are also known as ghost kitchens. They can be soulless, faceless places where average, lukewarm food is shipped out. Not Acuarela. Hidden underneath the arches close to Camden Road station, this Mexican delivery-only restaurant deserves to see the light. The breakfast menu is excellent—chilaquiles with gooey eggs, mollete with sourdough. But don’t stop there. We think about the smoky, finely ground chorizo and Yucateco-style pork, slow-cooked in orange and achiote paste, almost daily. You could happily order these and six other tacos, or go for chunky burritos and pillowy la torta buns. All are brilliant. While you can’t order in person or have it delivered further than Camden, you can order via Deliveroo to collect from the address itself. It’s worth the slight logistical tetris. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Sinéad Cranna