All of our dishes are halal, naturally gluten free & celiac safe.
If you’d like to hire us for your private event, wedding, or catering occasion, simply fill out the form at the bottom of the page and our team will get back to you promptly to discuss your requirements.
As we welcome 2026, we would like to thank all of you for your continued support. We are happy to announce that our 2026 calendar is now open for events, markets, and festivals, and we look forward to another year of sharing our family recipes with you.
Wednesday 11th of March
This week, on Wednesday you’ll find us at Berwick Market!
We’ll be serving a comforting lineup of our Mexican favourites, including slow-cooked Birria Tacos, Chicken Tinga,, alongside refreshing aguas frescas, and classic Jarritos soft drinks.
Location:
Berwick Market, Marygate, TD15 1BN
Opening Time:
Wednesday, 11th of March: 11am-4pm (or sellout)
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th of March
🇲🇽🌮 El Dorado Pop-Up at Renroc Café 🌮🇲🇽
Starting today through Sunday, we’re serving at Renroc Café from 5pm – 9pm each evening.
Expect bold, authentic Mexican flavours, slow-cooked fillings, warm corn tortillas and proper house-made salsas — the full El Dorado experience.
Reservations can be made directly through Renroc Café:
📧 caferenroc@gmail.com
Sit-in and takeaway available.
Pre-orders are open — send us a DM and simply collect your food at Renroc.
Location:
Renroc Cafe, 91 Montgomery St, Edinburgh EH7 5HZ
Opening Time:
Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th of March: 5pm-9pm
Saturday 7th of March
This Saturday you’ll find us at St Andrews Market & Leith Market!
We’ll be serving a comforting lineup of our Mexican favourites, including slow-cooked Birria Tacos, Chicken Tinga, alongside refreshing aguas frescas, and classic Jarritos soft drinks.
Locations:
St Andrews Market, South Street, KY16 9EE
Opening Time:
7th of March (Saturday): 10am-2pm
Leith Market, Commercial St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU
Opening Time:
7th of March (Saturday): 10am-4pm
Slow cooked juicy beef “painted” with our homemade chilli, sprinkled with onion and coriander, topped with our signature salsa in soft tacos. Served with its own consomme.
Cooked mushrooms “painted” with our homemade adobo, served with roast bell peppers, sprinkled with onion and coriander, topped with our signature salsa in soft tacos. Served with its own mushroom consomme.
Aguas frescas (fresh waters) are light, refreshing beverages made with blended fruits, water, and a touch of sweetness. Please ask a member of the team about the flavour(s) available.
Mexican Cornbread (moist & sweet).
Our mission is to demystify Mexican cuisine by serving authentic family recipes to everyone, (using carefully hand-picked, authentic Mexican chilies and locally sourced Scottish produce).
Zsolt, Owner & Head Chef
El Dorado is born from a deep dedication to authentic Mexican cuisine and cultural heritage, passed down through generations of family recipes. This rich tradition began with Don Jose’s grandmothers and is now continued by Elizabeth and Zsolt, who aim to bring the true essence of Mexican flavours to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Elizabeth brings her family’s time-honored recipes, while Zsolt offers his extensive expertise in restaurant management. Together, they are committed to delivering an authentic food experience that fills a gap in Scotland’s culinary scene, offering genuine Mexican flavours that are often underrepresented.
At El Dorado Taquería, we bring you authentic Mexican cuisine inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Michoacán.
Our Michoacán-style Beef Birria, slow-cooked for 8 hours with a blend of spices, is served with succulent tacos and a rich consommé. You can also savour our street-style Esquites, sweet and tender Pan de Elote, refreshing Aguas Frescas, and aromatic Café de Olla, each carefully crafted. From the satisfying crunch of esquites to the bold flavours of birria, every bite captures the essence of traditional Mexican cooking.
Each dish offers a vibrant, comforting, and flavorful taste of Mexico, transporting you to the heart of Michoacán with every bite.
Stay connected with us on social media for the latest updates! We’ll be posting our current menu prior to the pop-ups.
Planning a private event, market pop-up, or looking for catering? We’re here to help!
Whether you’re hosting a corporate gathering, birthday party, or special occasion, El Dorado Taqueria can bring the vibrant flavours of our authentic Mexican cuisine right to your venue. We cater for events of all sizes, providing tailored menus and unique experiences to suit your needs.
Interested in having us at your next food market or festival? Get in touch to reserve your date and let’s make it happen!
Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you promptly to discuss the details.
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