A bar hidden in a secret location in the UK has been voted one of the best in the world.
Café Pacifico, the UK’s first Mexican watering hole, has been pleasing customers since 1982.
Tucked away in a quiet side street in Convent Garden, this restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine is the first of its kind.
Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine and tequila in an atmosphere true to South American culture.
Café Pacifico calls itself the father of Mexican restaurants in London.
Today the bar was named best bar in the world at the Timeless International Awards, reports Spirits Business magazine.
Filled with traditional artwork, bright colors and Mexican music, the restaurant serves only traditional cuisine.
The Langley Street restaurant serves up a menu that includes tacos, empanadas, margaritas and mezcal.
The restaurant has hosted famous guests such as Freddie Mercury, Kenny Everett and Cleo Rocas.
Queen frontman Mercury wore a Café Pacifico shirt during their European tour.
The restaurant’s founder, Thomas Estes, was introduced to Mexican culture by his California neighbors.
He has his own brand of tequila and the cafe has won the award for best margarita in town three times in a row.
The venue’s chefs experiment a little with their staple menu items, creating bold twists on iconic favorites.
Dishes on offer include pulled pork chili, Baja-style sea bass and king prawns, and house-made chorizo and potato tacos.
They also offer empanadas, tomato chipotle salsa, Tex-Mex-style fried burritos and fajitas served in a skillet.
A London cocktail bar was named to a list of the world’s best cocktail bars late last year.
Brits are well known for their heavy drinking, but the posh bar at the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair wowed the judges, placing it in the top 10% of the list.
The list was compiled by over 500 industry experts who celebrate the best drinking spots around the world.
They said the Connaught Bar was a perfect example of “fine drinks and classy hospitality”.
Many top celebrities have visited the facility, including Taylor Swift.