Lake District taco restaurant tops Ambleside rankings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Tacos Del Sol in Ambleside has achieved a perfect five-star TripAdvisor rating from 340 reviews.

Tacos Del Sol at 2a Cheapside in Ambleside has achieved the top ranking among 72 restaurants in the town following a perfect five-star TripAdvisor rating. Of 340 customer reviews, 332 rank the restaurant as excellent, with just four rating it good and four average.

The family-run business was founded by Marisol, originally from Mexico City, and Cumbrian-born Chris. Marisol previously worked as assistant chef at The Yan in Grasmere. The pair focus on authentic Mexican street food made with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers.

Customers have praised the quality of the cooking. One reviewer said it was 'one of the best meal experiences I've had in a long time', describing the food as 'better than I've had in Mexico/California'. Another called them 'the finest tacos I have tasted outside of Mexico', noting that every ingredient was sourced from local food producers whilst capturing genuine Mexican street food flavours.

The menu includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. The restaurant operates Wednesday to Sunday, noon until 5pm or until sold out.

How it is being reported

• The Lake District taco spot with food 'better than Mexico'A Lake District taco spot has climbed to the number one ranking in Ambleside after earning a flawless Tripadvisor rating from hundreds of diners.NW Evening Mail · 22 Oct, 06:00
• The Lake District taco spot with food 'better than Mexico'A Lake District taco spot has climbed to the number one ranking in Ambleside after earning a flawless Tripadvisor rating from hundreds of diners.Westmorland Gazette · 22 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Tacos Del Sol · Ambleside · Marisol · Chris · Mexico City

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