The story
Elfee, a Mexican spot on Lauriston Place in Edinburgh, has earned a reputation for its inventive take on a British classic. With a 4.7-star rating, the restaurant offers a Sunday roast with a twist, fusing Mexican flavors with the traditional weekly spread. The result, as local guide Only Scrans notes, is “mixed but mostly positive,” a subtle nod to the risks of cross-cultural culinary experiments.
The standout dish is the Mexican-Style Sunday Roast, available with lamb or beef. Only Scrans praises the concept but acknowledges the flavors are not uniformly successful, highlighting the ambitious nature of the fusion. Elfee clearly appeals to diners seeking something different from the standard carvery, offering a playful, if occasionally uneven, experience that has quickly made it a talking point in Edinburgh’s evolving food scene.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Mexican-style Sunday roast, calling it a bold, comforting fusion. The overall vibe is warm, inventive, and deeply satisfying.
“The Mexican-style Sunday roast was like a mini roast taco. The meat was juicy but a bit overdone for me. The creamed corn was really nice and crispy, and the Mexican gravy with chipotle spices was really good. It's nice to try something a little different.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Elfee. Most active: Only Scrans
A Mexican place that does a Sunday roast with a twist, with mixed but mostly positive flavors.
Dishes mentioned
Mexican-Style Sunday Roast (Lamb or Beef)
The Mexican-style Sunday roast was like a mini roast taco. The meat was juicy but a bit overdone for me. The creamed corn was really nice and crispy, and the Mexican gravy with chipotle spices was really good. It's nice to try something a little different.
