ABOUT lA tAQUeria
At La Taqueria, our food speaks for itself. A small family of independent taco restaurants in Belfast; our craft is rooted in trusted, traditional Mexican flavours and recipes that not only showcase some of Northern Ireland’s famous local produce but also Mexico’s amazing ingredients that we ship ourselves.
Our journey started as a conversation between two friends Steve and Andy (Home Restaurant and Mourne Seafood Bar) and their dream of opening an authentic Mexican restaurant filled with tequila, mezcal, cervezas, and great music.
That dream was shared by Adam, who fell in love with cooking real Mexican street food after working years in traditional kitchens around the world. Enter our host and all-round booze lover, Joe: an absolute master of the beauty of tequila and mezcal and how to drink them (not with a wedge of lime and salt), and La Taqueria was born.
When it comes to Mexican street food, we don’t mess around: forget soulless tacos drowned in melted cheese and sour cream. We are proud to ship our ingredients from Mexico – from dry chillies and cinnamon sticks to soft drinks and spices. Our food is mirrored by our drinks, which focus on artisan tequila and mezcal, letting high-quality ingredients shine.
We started as a popup in September 2016, but when the prestigious McKennas’ Restaurant Guide awarded us best restaurant in Ireland – not just best Mexican or even ethnic restaurant, but the best restaurant – we knew it was time to put roots down. We opened our second restaurant in February 2019 and welcomed our two new business partners, Gary Lightbody and Nathan Connolly from local rock band Snow Patrol.
Join us and discover Mexican street food for yourself.
PRIVATE HIRE

We are available for private hire. From birthday parties to weddings , we got you covered.
To request a private booking, send us an email with your party size, required date and contact details, and our team will be in touch.
Castle Street: castlestreet@lataqueriabelfast.co.uk
Ormeau: ormeau@lataqueriabelfast.co.uk
opening hours
ORMEAU
MON: 17:00-21:30 (Margaritas £5)
TUES: 17:00-21:30 (Tacos only. All £8)
WED: 17:00-21:30
THURS: CLOSED
FRI: 17:00-21:30
SAT: 12:00-21:30
SUN: 13:00-19:30
CASTLE STREET
MON: 17:00-21:30 (Margaritas £5)
TUES: CLOSED
WED: 17:00-21:30
THURS: 17:00-21:30
FRI: 17:00-21:30
SAT: 12:00-21:30
SUN: 13:00-19:30
HOLYWOOD
MON: 17:00-21:30 (Margaritas £5)
TUES: 17:00-21:30 (Tacos only. All £8)
WED: CLOSED
THURS: 17:00-21:30
FRI: 17:00-21:30
SAT: 12:00-21:30
SUN: 13:00-19:30
bookings
Ormeau
Castle Street
Holywood
Our Menu

We have a variety of food & drinks choices including vegetarian and vegan food options.
Check out our latest menu
OUR GALLERY
UPCOMING EVENTS & news

An apron is just a cape put on backwards
WHAT CAREER PATH DID YOU TAKE TO GET TO THIS STAGE? I met Andy Rea in Roscoffs in 98/99 and then went on to work

Our newest partners
Read about the newest members to the La Taqueria family. Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and Nathan Connolly.
UPCOMING EVENTS & news

Read about the newest members to the La Taqueria family. Snow Patrol’s Gary lightbody and Nathan Connolly.

Find our more about Head Chef Adam Lynas and his journey so far….

Read Joris Minne’s in depth article about his visit to our Castle street chapter.