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It's called a Micheleda dude - really quite a popular and authentic drink in mexico (not sure how they make it at mercado, place has always looked a little sketchy to me!) - I have fond memories of sitting at a church atop a hill in San Cristobal De Las Casas drinking too many of these!
Wahaca do a good one with Habanero in.
Mexican food in London is a bit up and down - my favourite Tacos are at Taqueria on Westbourne Grove, although the Tacos at El Camino were pretty good versions of the USA style truck stop Tacos - nice and greasy, they do a nice fish taco too.
Burritos etc are ten a penny now and the general standard of them here is only average - The meat always just ends up tasting a bit plain, with anything thats 'slow cooked' ending up just tasting boiled. Most places need to sort out their Pico De Gallo, Guac and Tomatillo salsa though, they always end up being lacklustre. It'd be nice to see somewhere to Chile Rellenos, or Mexican Chorizo Burritos - but its always just Steak, Grilled Chicken or Pulled Pork - although Poncho No 8 in Spitalfields does a decent Barbecoa...
I went to a new joint in Victoria called Picante the otherday - really well tucked away, only open at lunch and mainly frequented by office workers, but great Carnitas - best i've tried in London (could be a bit crisper round the edges) and for a 'Burrito' shop, it was quite refreshing to be able to have Corn Tortillas (double hulled as well) instead of flour - always much nicer IMO.