The best new restaurants opening in London this week

CDMX Tacos

London’s first Mexico City-style taqueria is here. Situated next door to the OG Lina Stores, bang-smack in the centre of Soho, here you’ll find traditional fillings such as carne asada (grilled beef), chicharron (pork belly with crackling), al pastor (marinated pork) and nopal (grilled cactus) served with tortillas or as quesadillas. The best bit? You can wash it all down with Mexican coke or Modello, Victoria and Dos Equis beers. Vamos!

Now open. 1 Green’s Court, Soho, W1F 0HA (cdmxtacos.co.uk)

Akira Back

World renowned Korean-born chef Akira Back is bringing his ‘modern Japanese’ cooking, as well as his Michelin-starred 14-seater Korean concept, Dosa, and late-night ABar, to the new Mandarin Oriental.

Now open. 22 Hanover Square, W1 (mandarinoriental.com)

Henri

Jackson Boxer is teaming up with Experimental Group on a glamorous Paris-inspired bistro on the ground floor of the Henrietta Hotel. Expect decadent French fare, excellent cocktails and vibes, vibes, vibes.

Now open. 14-15 Henrietta St, WC2 (henriettahotel.com)

The River Café Café

37 years since opening the much loved Hammersmith Institution, The River Café, in 1987, Ruthie Rogers is branching out. A small all-day dining destination with its own terrace right next to the original, expect breakfasts of brioche and fresh fruits and small plates of prosciutto and mozzarella, seasonal vegetables and borlotti beans into the evening.

Open 13 Jun. Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, W6 9HA (rivercafe.co.uk)

Koyn Thai

Dive beneath the delightful Japanese restaurant on Grosvenor Street for a taste of lauded Paris-based chef Rose Chalalai Singh’s fiery Thai fare, inspired by dishes her grandmother cooked for her in Bangkok.

Opens 16 Jun. 38 Grosvenor St, W1 (koynrestaurants.com)