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Nixta Taqueria is the Michelin guide’s answer to modern Mexican fare

Nixta Taqueria, an iconic taqueria institution has arrived to take over the Truffle Burger store in Soho with its crowd pleasing Duck Carnitas Tacos and in-house masa made from heirloom corn. Ubiquitous in Mexican cuisine to make tortillas, masa is made from ground, nixtamalized corn in many Mexican dishes.

Owned by the ultimate couple duo – the multi-award-winning Chef Edgar Rico (MICHELIN Young Chef Award winner, James Beard Award winner and TIME100 recipient) and Director of Operations, Sara Mardanbigi, this one-of-a-kind residency aims to innovate Mexican-American cuisine by blending the super-traditional with the unconventional.

Seating 15-30 diners at a time in a cosy intimate Soho setting, this taqueria takeover promises to transform palates with a set menu of classic and contemporary culinary creations. Starting off with the humble bestseller – Duck Carnitas Taco – which consists of 14-hour duck confit and salsa cruda with shaved onions and cilantro then wrapped in heirloom tortillas (made from Mexican heirloom corn) – one of many menu highlights in Austin.

Stretching far and wide in inspiration, the Nixta Taqueria’s menu of contrasts draws from a variety of global influences too. Combining flavour and flair, Sholeh Zard – a standout Persian cardamom and saffron-infused rice pudding dish – is topped with cinnamon, strawberry powder and pistachios to keep taste buds tingling with a balanced sweetness. Fans of a spicy-salty-citrusy mix will enjoy the Hamachi Crudo – a Japanese dish consisting of hamachi served with fermented pineapple and habanero, chilli oil and smoked trout roe.

Accompanying plates include Smoked Corn Ribs for a hearty, meat-free barbecue option featuring corn, fresno chilli aioli, queso fresco, chives and coriander. For enthusiasts who enjoy savoury dishes: Heirloom chips, duck fat refried black beans, avocado crema and salsa morita are the perfect pick. Boasting Japanese and Persian influences with ancient Mexican methods, each of Nixta Taqueria’s meals encapsulates the Texan spirit in every taco. The curated drinks menu complements these flavour profiles perfectly with its selection of aguas frescas, modelo, low-intervention wines, classic mezcal and margaritas.

Owner of Nixta Taqueria, Sara Mardanbigi said:

“Nixta Taqueria celebrates Mexican heritage with bold, unconventional flair, blending global influences into every dish. House-made heirloom corn tortillas meet global flavours, like duck carnitas and smoked corn ribs, reimagining the taco as a vibrant, unifying experience. Each plate balances creativity, colour, and flavour with thoughtful drink pairings – we can’t wait to bring it to London for the first time ever.”

As part of the Truffle Burger and Friends pop-up series, Londoners will be treated to Nixta Taqueria’s decadent creations for 2 weeks until 20th July in the Truffle Burger Soho restaurant. To celebrate the one-of-a-kind collaboration, Nixta Taqueria have created a signature dish: the Cheeseburger Taco to mark the special occasion – fusing the ease of a speedy taco with a juicy Truffle Burger cheeseburger for a legendary mashup of Truffle Burger’s signature beef blend alongside American cheese, caramelized onions with delicious pickles and sauce.

Other international friends of Truffle Burger will also be popping up at the South Bank over the summer, and visitors can also find other permanent vendors on site including Truffle Burger, Frank! Hot Dogs and Bar Under the Bridge for drinks.

Nixta Taqueria’s pop will run at Truffle Burger Soho from 9th July until 20th July

The wider Truffle Burger & Friends full summer series at the Southbank Centre will run until Sunday 21st September. 

For more information visit: https://www.truffle-london.co.uk/