Mexican · Edinburgh
Booking matters here, especially on a Friday night when the place is heaving and the wait for food can stretch — worth knowing if you've got hungry children in tow, though the portions that arrive are big enough to share and genuinely worth the price. Guacamole made fresh at the table is a small bit of theatre that buys you five minutes of good behaviour, and the birria tacos come up again and again, alongside duck and sweet potato tacos, quesadillas, corn ribs and sweet potato fries. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating, plenty for vegans, and the kitchen handles coeliac requests carefully. Staff are warm without being fussy. Ask for the bigger rooms — the small side room feels cosy to some, isolating to others. Mexican sodas keep non-drinkers happy.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A well-loved Edinburgh café with high chairs and vegan options — easy for a relaxed family coffee stop.
A warm, casual Edinburgh pub serving comfort food and pub grub at moderate prices, with a steady 4.3 rating from over 450 diners.
A warm Edinburgh restaurant with high chairs and vegan options, rated 4.7 by 305 reviewers.