The Basement

4.4 ( 1024 reviews )
£20–30
12a Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RH, United Kingdom
+44 131 557 0097

Located at 12a Broughton St, The Basement is a vibrant Mexican restaurant that stands out in Edinburgh’s culinary scene. Customers rave about the atmosphere, describing it as dimly lit and atmospheric, perfect for intimate dinners. Rory Alsop highlights a romantic dinner with his wife, praising the delicious food and attentive service, while Isla Muir enjoyed an unbeatable Taco Tuesday deal, particularly recommending the pork tacos.

Returning guests like Lauren Dunlop have lauded the beef burrito’s perfect balance of flavors, and her favorite, the spicy birria tacos, reflects the establishment's commitment to authentic Mexican cuisine. Jill's experience emphasized the casual bar-focused setting, showcasing gluten-free churros as a must-try, even if there were minor inconsistencies with the temperature of the roasted beets.

Heather Richardson expresses enthusiasm for the Taco Tasting Board, reinforcing The Basement as a lovely date night spot. This establishment clearly excels in offering delectable dishes amid a lively atmosphere, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors seeking an authentic Mexican dining experience.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Delivery
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Food
    • Late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
  • Parking
    • Parking

Reviews For The Basement

Rory Alsop
Jun 4,2025
I took my wife here for a romantic dinner - and it delivered. Delicious food, great service, just lovely
Isla Muir
May 28,2025
We went on taco Tuesday which was a amazing deal for all the tacos we got. Pork tacos was definitely a must.
Lauren Dunlop
May 13,2025
Second visit to the basement, still haven’t tried the cocktails but the food is amazing. Been struggling to find a good Mexican. The beef burrito had the perfect quantity of everything, the birra tacos are my favourite but pretty spicey if you like some heat! Love the vibe and black light decoration, busy little place but legendary
Jill
Apr 22,2025
This is a bar focused restaurant, so it's quite casual. Gluten-free churros, with delicious dip- highly recommended. Yum! The roasted beets ranged from cold to hot but mostly luke warm. Beets tasted good, but I was bothed by the temperature inconsistency. I was told this was normal.
Heather Richardson
Apr 21,2025
as someone who adores a dimly lit & atmospheric vibe when dining - I knew The Basement was the place for me as soon as we walked in! INCREDIBLE food, can absolutely recommend the Taco Tasting Board such a lovely vibe and decor - great Date Night Spot xox
Rebecca Wey
Apr 20,2025
An easy to miss bar/restaurant that I’m VERY happy to have gone into :) Staff are really lovely and food was amazing - best we’ve had in a while! Cocktails were great and the music was excellent. Such a good vibe. We shared three kinds of tacos and left very well fed. Will be returning next time I’m in Edinburgh!
Nicola Sharp
Apr 12,2025
Absolutely loved my evening here. The best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The vibes and music were so good . Drinks very good too.
Sasha Wheller
Apr 5,2025
A great find for authentic Mexican food! The atmosphere and decor were lovely, food was amazing and full of flavour. Cocktails were nice and the staff went out of their way to swap a cocktail that I wasn’t keen on.

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