'Amazing' US fast food chain opening first ever UK restaurant

A popular US fast food chain hailed as 'amazing' has plans to finally open up shop in the UK.

Coyo Taco originated in Miami, and has several locations in the States before also making the leap across the pond to Portugal and even Paris.

Now, the restaurant chain has set its sights on London, with plans in place to open a flagship UK location in 2026.

Coyo Taco is known for serving up Mexican street food including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, as well as margaritas and piña coladas to wash it all down.

The chain has also scored some big name guests, with no less than former president Barack Obama dining there.

Coyo Taco is hoping to open a London branch (Instagram/@coyotaco)

Other famous guests include Hollywood celebrity Will Smith and England football star David Beckham.

Plans to expand into the UK might currently be in the early stages, but the chain has already partnered with investment firm Kuvi Hospitality.

Shereen Ritchie heads up Kuvi Hospitality, and told The Caterer: "Coyo Taco is more than a restaurant – it’s a cultural experience. The freshness of the food, the vibrancy of the speakeasy and the authenticity of its Mexican roots make it stand out from anything else in the UK market.

"It’s soulful, fun and full of energy. We believe Coyo Taco will strike a powerful chord with Londoners and has the potential to thrive nationwide."

The chain has already had glowing reviews, including from one reviewer from Manchester in the UK called Keith O, who claimed it was the 'best food' he had in Miami.

He wrote: "Amazing food. Without a doubt the best tasting food we had during our stay in Miami. Portion sizes were also good."

Reviewer Kristen T also had a good impression, writing: "We ordered steak tacos, chicken tacos, a chicken burrito, and frozen strawberry margaritas. Everything was fresh and delicious!"

The chain serves up popular Mexican classics (Instagram/@coyotaco)

A glance over the menu shows several classics of Mexican street food including tacos al pastor, birria, carne asada, and pollo al carbon.

There's also the option for fried fish, as well as having those fillings in burrito form. You can also go for quesadillas with a choice of pollo al carbon, carne asada, or the non meat 'daring al carbon'.

Those who don't eat meat there's also the option of plantain tacos, as well as frijoles, and cauliflower tacos, while for pudding, there are of course churros.

On drinks, the Wynwood location in Miami has $5 margaritas, as well as a half gallon of margaritas for $35 for when you've had either a really good day or a really bad day.

Here's hoping those prices stay the same in London!

Words by Kit Roberts