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Before you go

Chef / owner
Paul Sloan
Opened
2014
Style
Mexican cantina: fresh tacos, sharing plates and margaritas, Scottish-owned since 2014
Setting
City-centre St Vincent Street cantina with murals, tequila gantry and outdoor terrace
Known for
margaritas and tequila, sharing tacos, city-centre terrace, group celebrations
Signature dishes
Tacos, Hand-smashed guacamole, Frozen and classic margaritas, Taco of the month
Good for
groups, after-work drinks, date night, lunch, students
Prices
Group party package £35pp; student 20% off à la carte food (Student Beans); lunch and pre-theatre menus advertised
Typical spend
Around £25–40pp with drinks depending on sharing style
Lunch
Lunch service from noon; express/lunch deals rotate — check current menu
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book online or phone 0141 248 9359; group enquiries via groups@topolabamba.com
Dietary tags
gluten-free menu, vegetarian options, vegan options
Dietary
Separate gluten-free menu published; not a dedicated GF kitchen — confirm if coeliac. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes typically available; ask about dairy and spice levels.
Groups
Group bookings and events; £35pp party package (margarita, chips/guac/salsa, two dishes, salt & chilli fries, churros)
Outdoor seating
Yes — Outdoor terrace on St Vincent Street
Drinks
Strong margarita and tequila/mezcal focus (35+ spirits highlighted at opening); Mexican beers and soft drinks
Noise / pace
Lively cantina energy, especially evenings and groups
Getting there
Buchanan Street subway about 4–5 minutes’ walk; Central and Queen Street nearby
Parking
City-centre street / NCP nearby
Also by them
Topolabamba Edinburgh (Lothian Road)
Also
Sun–Thu 12:00–22:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–22:30; Email stvincent@topolabamba.com; Pre-theatre menu advertised for Glasgow

Glasgow restaurant

Topolabamba

4.5(3,721 reviews)
££Opens in 16 hours

Address

89 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5TF, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Topolabamba.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Overview

Topolabamba is a Scottish-born Mexican cantina at 89 St Vincent Street, opened 16 July 2014. Paul Sloan’s team built a colourful room of murals, reclaimed wood and a long tequila/mezcal gantry; there is also an outdoor terrace. A sister restaurant sits on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road. The kitchen leans on daily-made salsas, hand-smashed guac and shared plates: tacos, tostadas, burritos, loaded fries and margaritas (including frozen). Gluten-free menu available; tell the team about allergies. Group party package is £35pp (margarita, chips and dips, two dishes, fries, churros). Students get 20% off à la carte food via Student Beans. Book online or call. Open noon–10pm Sun–Thu and until 10:30pm Fri–Sat. Handy for lunch, after-work drinks and celebrations in the city centre.

Reviews

3.0M. Sharief Faraidooni

First day in Glasgow and the first meal is here.. Dont get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with the food, it just wasn’t very Mexican.. It lacked the proper spices but that is maybe to cater to the local tase.. The service was amazing and very accommodating. That much I liked. But the food wasn’t as good as the service was. The price wasn’t bad though. I would not recommend it as a place to have a proper Mexican place but I would rather say it is a safe option.

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5.0Melissa Mazzelli-Bolger

Amazing service and even better food, everything was REALLY delicious. We ordered the crispy fried fish, pork and Barbacoa tacos and grilled prawn tostadas, hard to pick a favorite. We arrived just before closing and the manger still sat us, we had Jonathan as our server and he was so patient and helpful, thank you for an amazing dinner and an even better service !

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5.0Mohammed Alhazmi

Topolabamba is by far the best Mexican restaurant in all of Scotland, The flavors are so authentic that you truly feel as if you are dining in Mexico itself. Every dish is full of taste, freshness, and passion. On top of that, the staff are incredibly welcoming, attentive, and always make the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience real Mexican cuisine

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5.0Jaesin Henry

This is the most authentic Mexican I've had since being in the UK. I highly recommend you go there and try it for yourself. The tacos are amazing, as are the burritos. Good for sharing with a partner or friends; order a couple of different dishes and share them to see what you like.

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5.0K J

Absolutely fantastic Mexican restaurant serving authentic food. Great halal options. Food is incredibly tasty and the manager was extremely accommodating. Will definitely return, although portion sizes are on the smaller side.

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