Taco Libre, Shandwick Place
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Edinburgh19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters repeatedly place Taco Libre among their preferred Mexican restaurants in Edinburgh, with several praising its value. Some see it as the closest local match to Mexican food they know elsewhere. Dissent centres on the tortillas: two commenters dislike them, including one who objects to a corn-wheat blend. Another diner finds the food merely passable, and one finds it expensive.
Address
Taco Libre, 3 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4RR, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/CanteenRaconteur in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Recommends Taco Libre as unpretentious, authentic, cheaper than most Mexican rivals, and the best.
- Recommendsu/13_monsters in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Says it's fantastic with great prices.
- Recommendsu/Jaraxo in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Calls it a really good alternative.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Shelter5820 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Ranks Taco Libre far above rivals, calling it the sole worthwhile Mexican option in the city.
- Recommendsu/evanu94 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Lists it among places they'd recommend.
- Recommendsu/hereforagoodtimez in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Includes Taco Libre in a list of suggestions, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/sneaky__beaver in r/Edinburgh · Jun 2026taste
Finds Taco Libre the most authentic Mexican they've had so far in the city.
- Recommendsu/notbroke_brokenin in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2025value
Lists Taco Libre among great-value, lively places to eat.
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- Recommendsu/_amnesiac in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Places Taco Libre a close second, behind Guisados, in their personal ranking of local Mexican.
- Caveatu/throwaway320328302 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025taste
Says Taco Libre has a good reputation but avoids it because its tortillas use a corn-wheat blend.
- Mixedu/CaliforniEcosse in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025taste
Agrees it's a top pick and found it very good, though complains about the tortillas and high prices.
- Recommendsu/Wonderfionium in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2024
Suggests Taco Libre as a Mexican option.
- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026value
Lists it as a cheaper favourite and says other Mexican options aren't worth it.
- Recommendsu/Zealousideal-Phone-5 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Says that, as a Los Angeles native, Taco Libre comes nearest to real Mexican cooking they've found in Edinburgh.
- Recommendsu/This_Broken_Lens in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Both restaurants are amazing.
- Caveatu/ProsperityandNo in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025taste
Calls the food merely passable, saying it would not draw crowds even in Mexico.
- Recommendsu/Careless-Plane-5915 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Recommends Taco Libre when asked for Mexican restaurants in Edinburgh.
- Recommendsu/MacGroo in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2025
Closest to authentic Mexican in their view.
- Recommendsu/First-Banana-4278 in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026
Says Taco Libre is probably their top pick.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.