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El Inca Plebeyo
4.9 (105)
£26 to £40
Latin American
162 Essex Road, London, N1 8LY
About this restaurant
- Charming
- Healthy
- Good for special occasions
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Open appAdditional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesLatin American, South American, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 18:00–22:00 Wed, Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsMastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJorge Pacheco
- CateringChef curated menus<br /><br />Pre-ordering from main menu<br /><br />Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options<br /><br />Halal too
- Private party facilitiesPrivate parties could range from 15-20 people sitting together or up to 40 people for a canapé or buffet reception.We offer chef-curated sharing set menus for groups from 8 people + depending on your budgetGroups larger than 8 are recommended to pre-order from main menu or talk to Jorge for a chef-curated menu option, for a selection of our best seller dishes and pairings.
- Location
- AreaIslington
- Parking DetailsMON - FRI - free after 6:30pm<br /><br />SAT - free after 1:30pm<br /><br />SUN - free all day
- Public transportEssex Road Station bus stop:Buses 38, 73, 341 towards Dalston (5mins) & Stoke Newington (10mins)
- EntertainmentWe can arrange Latin instrumental music upon request!
- AdditionalBar Dining, Gluten-free Options
Reviews
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Reviews from people who have dined at El Inca Plebeyo.
4.9
4.9
- 4.9Food
- 5.0Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
105 Reviews
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Patrick
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on 9 August 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Peter
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on 17 July 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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masha Gold
London5 reviews
4.0Dined on 14 July 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Michael J .
Serbia3 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 May 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Berkshire1 review
5.0Dined on 5 April 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ian
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)1 review
5.0Dined on 1 March 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Eszter
London3 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 January 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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nadia Gold
London172 reviews
5.0Dined on 6 January 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Adam
London2 reviews
5.0Dined on 24 December 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sara
London1 review
5.0Dined on 29 November 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price£26 to £40
- CuisinesLatin American, South American, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of OperationMon, Tue 18:00–22:00 Wed, Thu 18:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsMastercard, Visa
- Dress CodeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJorge Pacheco
- CateringChef curated menus<br /><br />Pre-ordering from main menu<br /><br />Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options<br /><br />Halal too
- Private party facilitiesPrivate parties could range from 15-20 people sitting together or up to 40 people for a canapé or buffet reception.We offer chef-curated sharing set menus for groups from 8 people + depending on your budgetGroups larger than 8 are recommended to pre-order from main menu or talk to Jorge for a chef-curated menu option, for a selection of our best seller dishes and pairings.
- Location
- AreaIslington
- Parking DetailsMON - FRI - free after 6:30pm<br /><br />SAT - free after 1:30pm<br /><br />SUN - free all day
- Public transportEssex Road Station bus stop:Buses 38, 73, 341 towards Dalston (5mins) & Stoke Newington (10mins)
- EntertainmentWe can arrange Latin instrumental music upon request!
- AdditionalBar Dining, Gluten-free Options
FAQs
Yes, El Inca Plebeyo’s warm, cosy interior, intimate table lighting and multiple anniversary and date-night visits mentioned by guests make it a lovely choice for a special evening.
A guest reports the team were great to their little dog, which suggests a friendly attitude toward diners with dogs.
Casual dress, comfortable and relaxed is perfect; the restaurant itself describes a warm, casual setting so nothing formal is expected.
Yes, El Inca Plebeyo is welcoming to families: multiple guests note the team happily looked after children, even creating a kids‑friendly pasta on the spot and saying they felt very welcome with a young child.
Warm, cosy and vibrant, El Inca Plebeyo blends Ecuadorian textiles and Latin music with intimate lighting and friendly, family‑run hospitality for a genuinely welcoming dining experience.
Dogs have been welcomed by staff, at least one guest notes the team were great with their little dog during a visit.
Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian and vegan dishes (for example, Pearl Barley Risotto marked “v” and Patacones marked “vg”), and guests report gluten-free-friendly options and allergy accommodations including an allergy matrix and chef modifications.
Guests who try a range of dishes often leave pleasantly full, several parties mention being 'very full' after sharing multiple plates.
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