Hora Dorada

Mexican restaurant · Elephant and Castle

Hora Dorada

Mexican restaurant · Elephant and Castle

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Unit 1 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB, United Kingdom

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Authentic Mexican & Spanish food, tacos, margaritas, friendly staff  

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Unit 1 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB, United Kingdom Get directions

@horadorada21

£10–20

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Unit 1 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7701 6916
@horadorada21

£10–20

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Sep 18, 2025

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15 Great Pies to Eat in London

"Welcome to the hand pies. These rugby ball pleated Latin-Cornish pasties can be found dotted around the Colombian bakeries of Elephant and Castle. Look for them and they are impossible to miss, the colour of sunshine and filled with slow cooked strands of meat, ready to be liberally dipped in homemade aji. The best empanada of all in Elephant isn’t really an empanada, but the arepa de paisa at Elephant Coffee, a circular version filled with the entire contents of a bandeja paisa: chorizo, crispy chicharron, shredded chicken, black beans and plantain, a dumpling as neutron star — all for £3." - Laura Goodman, James Hansen

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Elephant and Castle’s Best Cafes, Bars, and Snacks - Eater London

"At this arch it’s all about the £12 menu del dia — set menu — which often kicks off with a big warming bowl of creamy sancocho with globules of chicken fat glistening on top and ballast provided by a variety of root vegetables. For mains, it could be two thick pieces of churrasco, boiled potatoes, salad, rice, and ají to cut through it all, or a whole tilapia, curled and crispy. All are served on chopping boards as plates cannot contain the portion sizes. For dessert, try the obleas con arequipe — thick communion wafer sandwiches filled with dulce de leche that could reverse falling congregation numbers if rolled out in churches worldwide." - Jonathan Nunn

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Adaobi A

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I’ve travelled to multiple countries in South America and have always said that the Hispanic food in the U.K just does not compare until I visited Hora Dorada😭. Honestly I felt like I was back in Mexico when I ate my food. It was authentic, fresh, made with love and the margaritas were STRONG! The service was unmatched, didn’t get our waitresses name but she even offered to change the music to something of our choice. I honestly could’ve spent my entire evening there! If you’re looking for authentic Hispanic food in London this is the place! Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Joyce Kadibu

Google
Amazing tacos packed with great flavours, especially the steak. The environment was quite a chill vibe, so this is a nice choice on a breezy summer day. Will definitely be coming back.

Nandita Naik

Google
Amazing Mexican food, great vibes and very friendly staff. One of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to. Very reasonable pricing.

Alma Geraldine

Google
The food was amazing (chicharrón tacos and carnitas one were omg), the waitress was super nice and friendly, the music was 🔝. 100% recommended!!

Zachry Sazali

Google
Great restaurant for delicious, value for money Mexican and Spanish cuisine. Customer service was great, selection of food was great too!

Xuan Zhou

Google
Food is super good! Staff are very friendly and nice. Highly recommend the authentic Mexican restaurant to everyone!

R B

Google
Very friendly staff and tasty food - really loved the spicy salsa that comes with all of the tacos.

Kimberly

Google
This was my absolute favourite Mexican restaurant in London and I came by today and it was turned into a shop! The new occupants seemed so lovely but what happened to the original Hora Dorada? Rip to the best shrimp tacos I’ve ever had 😭 I need to know if the chef is somewhere else!