Cambridge’s Mexican food scene is small but growing, built around a handful of independent taco and burrito kitchens on Mill Road, Hills Road and in the city centre’s main shopping streets. Here are five worth seeking out.

Mexuk sits on Hills Road, south of the station, an independent Mexican kitchen built around tacos and burritos rather than a sit-down restaurant format.

A 4.6-star average across 125 reviews reflects a strong, if still fairly new, local reputation.

Mexuk — 59 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1NT, UK | mexuk.co.uk

Alchile Mexican Gourmet sits in Station Square, right by the railway station, serving arriving and departing commuters a more elevated Mexican menu than the quick-serve norm.

A 4.4-star average across 251 reviews shows a solid reputation for a format aimed as much at passing trade as destination diners.

Alchile Mexican Gourmet — Station Sq, Cambridge CB1 2GA, UK | alchile.co.uk

Mr Taco sits on Mill Road in Petersfield, a taco-focused Mexican kitchen among the street’s dense independent food scene.

A 4.7-star average across 279 reviews makes it one of the better-reviewed Mexican options in the city.

Mr Taco — 68A Mill Rd, Petersfield, Cambridge CB1 2AS, UK | mrtacocambridge.co.uk

Nanna Mexico sits on Petty Cury, right in the heart of Cambridge’s main shopping street, running a full Mexican restaurant menu rather than a quick-serve counter.

A 4.2-star average across 848 reviews reflects consistent footfall from one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the city centre.

Nanna Mexico — 29 Petty Cury, Cambridge CB2 3NB, UK | nannamexico.com

Tortilla, part of a national burrito chain, runs its Cambridge branch on Market Hill, right in the historic market square.

A 4.5-star average across 956 reviews shows the format has done well in this particularly central, high-footfall location.

Tortilla — 18 Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3NR, UK | tortilla.co.uk