Food & Drink

Mexico 70

Independent Mexican restaurant on High Street West, a few doors from the Sunderland Empire, serving tacos and Mexican small plates.

312 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET

About Mexico 70

Mexico 70 is an independent Mexican restaurant at 312 High Street West, at the theatre end of the city centre. The restaurant is known locally for its tacos and its red-lit frontage, and its position close to the Sunderland Empire and The Fire Station makes it a regular choice for a meal before a show or a gig.

The restaurant took part in Sunderland BID's Restaurant Week in September 2026, alongside dozens of other city-centre venues. Booking ahead is sensible on theatre nights and at weekends. Sunderland station and the Park Lane Interchange are both within a ten-minute walk, and Keel Square and the Culture House are at the top of the street. Menus and current opening times are posted on the restaurant's social media channels, which are the best place to check before travelling.

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