Zapote

Zapote är en restaurang och bar på 70 Leonard Street, Shoreditch i London.

Launched in 2023, Zapote in Shoreditch is a warm, vibrant eatery with tasteful furnishing and colourful highlights. Regularly ranked among the best restaurants in the area, the venue is a reliable destination for both hungry foodies and those just looking to throw back a few mezcal-based cocktails.

The chefs at Zapote come up with creative, modern riffs on traditional Mexican cuisine, with dishes ranging from classic totopos and guacamole to the likes of lamb barbacoa tacos or grilled octopus. Fans of charred delicacies are in for a treat here, as the kitchen makes ample use of the grill. The contemporary restaurant uses a wide range of fresh ingredients, including various chillies and spices, to bring the authentic flavours of Mexican cuisine to life. Adding to the authenticity, their tortillas are made in-house daily using native Mexican corn and traditional methods.

Zapote's lengthy bar with an assortment of mezcal- and tequila-based cocktails features its own snack menu, but you can also order from the main restaurant. Fine wines from around the world are also available.

If you're looking for a contemporary Mexican restaurant that honours the country's rich culinary heritage, make sure to put Zapote on your list.