The United Kingdom's high streets are full to the brim with a wide-range of cuisines from all over the globe.

One that is famous for its spices, unique flavours and textures is Mexican cuisine.

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Whether you are a fan of tacos, enchiladas or quesadillas, Mexican food has something for everyone.

With that in mind, here are seven great Mexican restaurants to try in Hertfordshire.

1. Las Iguanas, Watford

Watford Observer: Las Iguanas is located on Watford's High Street.Las Iguanas is located on Watford's High Street. (Image: Google Maps)

Popular latin American chain Las Iguanas features a plethora of Mexican favourites on its menu. 

Mexican poppadoms, a range of tacos and empanadas are all available.

Watford's branch is located at 61 to 63 High Street.

2. Cantina Carnitas, Hitchin

Watford Observer: Cantina Carnitas is located on Bucklersbury, Hitchin.Cantina Carnitas is located on Bucklersbury, Hitchin. (Image: Google Maps)

Cantina Carnitas, in Hitchin, was the winner of a Hertfordshire Food and Drink Award in 2016.

The location's menu features a range of Mexican specialities, and five course tapas evenings also take place.

The restaurant has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor, and is the winner of a Travellers' Choice Award for 2022.

3. El Jefe Tex-Mex, Harpenden

Watford Observer: El Jefe is one of a number of food vans located in Harpenden.El Jefe is one of a number of food vans located in Harpenden. (Image: Google Maps)

El Jefe Tex-Mex is one of a number of food vans on a pedestrianised concourse in Harpenden High Street.

Outdoor seating is available for customers, who can enjoy a range of American and Mexican dishes.

These include a variety of tacos, burritos and esquites.

4. The Mexican, Ware

Watford Observer: The Mexican is located on High Street, WareThe Mexican is located on High Street, Ware (Image: Google Maps)

The Mexican is a restaurant on Ware's High Street, which has been open since 2019.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and an extensive menu is present at the location.

The restaurant's co-owner Brett Cahill-Moreno has family from Yucatan in Mexico, and is now living his life-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant.

5. Tortilla, Watford

Watford Observer: Tortilla is located on Queen's Road, Watford.Tortilla is located on Queen's Road, Watford. (Image: Google Maps)

Located at Watford's Atria shopping centre, Tortilla is open for both eat-in and takeaway orders.

Burritos, tacos, salad bowls, nachos and quesadillas are all on the menu.

The restaurant has a four-star rating on Tripadvisor, with 65 of 125 reviewers giving the location five stars out of five.

6. Dirties, Hertford

Watford Observer: Dirties is located on Fore Street, Hertford.Dirties is located on Fore Street, Hertford. (Image: Google Maps)

Dirties is a Mexican-inspired restaurant and basement bar in Hertford.

A menu that focusses on "layering flavours" is provided at the location, and features the likes of Tostadas, Burritos, Tacos and quesadillas.

The restaurant has a four-star rating on Tripadvisor, with 63 of 120 reviewers giving the location five stars out of five.

7. Cultivo Lounge, Letchworth

Watford Observer: Cultivo Lounge is located on Letchworth's Leys Avenue.Cultivo Lounge is located on Letchworth's Leys Avenue. (Image: Google Maps)

Cultivo Lounge in Letchworth Garden City serves a variety of Mexican dishes on its menu.

The likes of Tapas and Mexican 'superbowls' are served at the location, which has a quirky latin-American feel.

Both eat-in and click and collect orders are available.