Review: Mestizo Chelsea
Review: Mestizo Chelsea
Celebrate El Día de los Muertos in Mestizo Chelsea
By Angela Zaher
On Sunday 2 November 2025, Mexico marks the holiday of el Dia de los Muertos- the Day of the Dead- when loved ones who have passed away are remembered and celebrated. This also happens to be the last day before kids head back to school after half term. If you’re wondering what you can do to join in this beautiful and joyful occasion, I suggest a slap up Mexican feast at Mestizo Chelsea.
If your diary is already full for the weekend, don’t worry, you can visit any day and still enjoy a cheerful and relaxing slice of Mexican hospitality and cuisine. This restaurant is spacious and luminous with unmistakable Mexican touches here and there but in a balanced and tasteful way.
“Do you see some items you like or would you like me to suggest some of our signature dishes?” Persan, our Nepalese waiter asked in a solicitous but not overly so manner. His confidence and natural hospitality lured us into handing over the reins to him and that was a winning strategy. It’s this aspect of the meal at Mestizo that I will remember long after I forget what I ate there. We were in safe hands, we sat back and relaxed as he guided us through the menu showcasing what the kitchen can do best.
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Flautas- Mexican spring rolls with deep fried corn tortillas as a shell- generously filled with chicken were selected for our starters along with a ceviche verde- sea bass in a sauce of tomatillo, coriander, avocado and jalapeños. The flautas were flawless, the ceviche could have been a tad more powerful in the salty and spicy departments. Next was the fun bit, a sharing platter of tacos with a choice of 4 fillings- rib eye, breaded shrimp, barbacoa (slow cooked lamb) and shredded chicken plus a range of condiments and toppings. These come with flour or corn tortillas and if you run out, they’ll happily replenish stocks. Our Mexican culinary corn adventure was nicely topped off with Flan Casero (créme caramel) and Pastel de Elote, corn cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and rompope sauce (eggnog).
Mestizo Chelsea (there’s also one in Camden) is a go to for unpretentious, solidly Mexican food- they have a kitchen crew who know what they’re doing and judging by Persan only, a knack for employing personable and talented front of house. They bring cheer and light to their corner of the King’s Road, feliz feasting!
Angela Zaher is a freelance writer and regular contributor, find her on Instagram @angela_zaher.
