Nixta Taqueria to take over Truffle Burger Soho

Nixta Taqueria will take over Truffle Burger Soho, bringing its set menu of classic and contemporary culinary creations to the restaurant in July. 

Based in Austin, Texas, and owned by the multi-award-winning chef Edgar Rico and director of operations Sara Mardanbigi, the Nixta Taqueria residency aims to innovate Mexican-American cuisine by blending the traditional with the unconventional. 

As part of the 'Truffle Burger and Friends' pop-up series, diners will be able to enjoy Nixta Taqueria's creations for two weeks until 20 July. To celebrate the collaboration, Nixta Taqueria has created a signature dish, the Cheeseburger Taco, a mashup featuring Truffle Burger's signature beef blend alongside American cheese and caramelised onions with pickles and sauce. 

The menu

Seating 15 to 30 diners at a time, the taqueria takeover offers the best-selling Duck Carnitas Taco, made with 14-hour duck confit and salsa cruda with shaved onions and cilantro, wrapped in heirloom tortillas. 

The menu also draws from several global influences, with highlights including Sholeh Zard, a Persian cardamom- and saffron-infused rice pudding dish, topped with cinnamon, strawberry powder and pistachios. There is also Hamachi Crudo, a Japanese dish consisting of hamachi served with fermented pineapple, habanero, chilli oil and smoked trout roe. 

Accompanying plates include Smoked Corn Ribs featuring corn, Fresno chilli aioli, queso fresco, chives and coriander. Heirloom chips, duck fat refried beans, avocado crema and salsa morita will also be offered. 

"Nixta Taqueria celebrates Mexican heritage with bold, unconventional flair, blending global influences into every dish," says Mardanbigi. "Each plate balances creativity, colour and flavour with thoughtful drink pairings. We can't wait to bring it to London for the first time ever!"

You may also be interested in…