Mexican London

Day of the Dead is a fusion of the Christian All Hallows’ Eve and the Aztec festival bigging up the Queen of the Underworld, whose name is Mictecacihuatl — and there’s nothing she likes better than a large glass of tequila.

Never mind slammers. If the tequila’s a good one — a nice 100 per cent agave reposado such as Herradura, Aqua Riva or Patrón — you’ll be surprised how delish it is. It also mixes up a dream. So raise a glass… to death!
Merry-making Mexican cocktails in London

Wahaca is offering a Blood Orange Margarita — shaken with 100 per cent agave tequila — on Friday and Saturday nights to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

Casa Negra's Tequila Zombie will knock you out: it’s a mixture of blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas, exotic liqueurs, fresh pineapple, fresh lime and grapefruit juices, aromatic bitters and a mescal float.

Spice things up with the Chilli Margarita at Crazy Homies: a blend of Chamucos Blanco tequila, lime, agave syrup and red-hot chillies.

Fancy dress is compulsory at El Camion’s Day of the Dead Party; as is a bucket of Paloma, which tops off Blanco tequila with fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice and salt.

Or you could celebrate Day of the Dead in your own way with a bite of a burrito, a shot of Mezcal or of course, lashings of tequila. Browse our suggestions below:

The humble burrito – soft warm tortillas, juicy slow-cooked meat, spicy sauces and homemade guacamole – has taken London by storm. Tuck into one of these bad boys to celebrate Mexico's independencia

With the help of Kings of Tequila Jose Cuervo, we've picked five of the best tequila bars in London to help get the fiesta started

Had too much tequila? Why not try its smokier older brother, mezcal. Traditionally seen as the poor man’s tequila, mezcal is having a moment, and is the perfect addition to cocktails. Here are five of the best bars pioneering the mezcal trail. “Salud”, as our Mexican amigos would say

Chelsea crews who like their cocktails with a side of gimmick will have a right laugh at this Mexican drinking den

This Mexican beach shack-style Shoreditch bar is sexy Soho hangout La Bodega Negra’s hot little sister