The story
Tucked away on Alfred Gelder Street in Hull, Food for Cowboys has quietly become a destination for serious Mexican food. In a video titled “Hull’s food scene SHOCKED me to my core,” the channel Only Scrans called it “one of the best Mexican restaurants in the UK,” praising its ability to deliver “mind-blowing tacos and dishes with fine dining skill in an accessible setting.” That combination of polish and approachability makes this spot a genuine local standout.
The menu leans into the bold, comforting side of Mexican cuisine. Standouts include the birria taco—rich and deeply savoury—alongside a bright, crisp fish taco and a dipped ox cheek sandwich that rewards a messy bite. The cornbread and croquetas show a kitchen that plays with tradition, while the deep fried cherry pie offers a sweet, indulgent finish. With a 4.8 rating and tags like hidden gem and walk-in-friendly, Food for Cowboys proves that Hull’s food scene is worth the hype.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Scrans’ cornbread is the undisputed star, earning rapturous praise for its buttery, golden crumb. The overall vibe is hearty, rustic comfort food that feels like a warm, satisfying embrace.
“The cornbread is exceptional — not dry at all. It's so good that people have asked for it as a birthday cake. The honey butter icing on top is a great touch.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Food for Cowboys. Most active: Only Scrans
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the UK, serving mind-blowing tacos and dishes with fine dining skill in an accessible setting.
Dishes mentioned
Birria Taco
The birria taco is incredible. The taco shell is crispy, the beef is full of flavour from bone marrow, and the cheese is perfectly salty. The consommé is near perfect.
Fish Taco
The fish taco is packed with flavour. It's dusted with seaweed dust, and the cod roe crema with adobo gives a smoky bacon taste. There's salted cabbage, cod, and crispy capers. Every element works together perfectly.
Cornbread
The cornbread is exceptional — not dry at all. It's so good that people have asked for it as a birthday cake. The honey butter icing on top is a great touch.
Dipped Ox Cheek Sandwich
The dipped ox cheek sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. The bread is perfectly toasted with a crunchy crust, the ox cheek is tender, and the pickles add acidity. It has every element of a great sandwich.
Croquetas
The croquetas are filled with pork belly and pancetta, with loads of Parmesan, rolled in dehydrated pig skin for extra crunch. Served with a chipotle ketchup for dipping. Ridiculously good.
