40 years of Mexican Passion

our history

Café Pacifico Covent Garden is a fixture of the London Mexican restaurant scene. Being the first of its kind; it first introduced Mexican food, tequila, and culture to the UK. Café Pacifico is known as the father of Mexican restaurants in London (opening in 1982) and remains one of the leaders in producing what people expect of Mexican cuisine.

Café Pacifico has helped to define Mexican cuisine in the United Kingdom. Mexican cuisine has evolved in the UK from simple Tex-Mex creations imported from the USA to a sophisticated, authentic, and exciting dining experience.
How the

First Mexican Restaurant in the UK

Came to be

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With 40 years of history, exciting moments and continued Mexican Passion, Café Pacifico has so much to tell. We’re still putting together our full history so please come and check back on this page soon.

March 15, 1982

Cafe Pacifico  Opened in London

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March 15, 1982

Cafe Pacifico  Opened in London

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March 15, 1982

Cafe Pacifico  Opened in London

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Ready to Book?

Can’t find a table? Don’t worry!

We have free tables for walk-ins on a first comes first serve basis. Come and enjoy award-winning margaritas while you wait for your table at the bar.

* We can do large group bookings 12-4pm weekdays under request. Please email us for more details.

Opening hours

Monday: 4pm – 10pm

Tuesday: 1pm – 10pm

Wednesday: 1pm – 11pm

Thursday – Friday: 1pm – 12am

Saturday: 12pm – 12am

Sunday: 12pm – 10pm

Directions

5 Langley Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JA