Food for Cowboys
📍 109 Alfred Gelder St, Hull HU1 1HB, UK
About Food for Cowboys
Food for Cowboys is a highly-regarded Mexican restaurant located on Alfred Gelder Street in Hull. Renowned for bringing authentic Mexican flavours to the UK, it has earned a fantastic reputation, reflected in its impressive 4.9 out of 5-star rating from numerous customer reviews. Visitors often praise the restaurant for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to traditional tastes, making it a standout dining destination in the city.
The menu at Food for Cowboys features a range of classic Mexican dishes, with highlights often including rich Birria Tacos, flavourful Carnitas Tacos, and spicy-sweet Elotes. Diners particularly appreciate the restaurant's dedication to authentic ingredients, with many commenting on the quality of their corn tortillas and the perfect balance of rich and subtle flavours across their dishes. The friendly team also contributes to a welcoming and charming dining experience that keeps guests returning.
Visiting Information
Food for Cowboys welcomes diners Tuesday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Weekend hours extend from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, with the restaurant closed on Mondays. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments readily accepted.
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📍 109 Alfred Gelder St, Hull HU1 1HB, UK
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Showing 5 of 61 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
Not really for me. I'm sure there would be something I enjoyed here, but as a bit of a picky eater, my meal wasn't the nicest. The tortilla chips were thick! The salsa was a bit rich. The saving grace was the chorizo but I don't think it fully saved it. Others I was with seemed to enjoy their meal though.
The food is top notch, amazing flavors. We had the Birria Tacos, Carnitas Tacos, Elotes and Tres Leches. Everything was very good but I particularly liked the Birria which is a very rich steak taco and the elotes which are grilled ears of corn with a little spice and maple syrup. We ordered from and ate at the White Hart but they also have a nice seating area at the restaurant.
Wow. This is definitely the best Mexican food I've had in the UK. I much prefer corn tortillas, and I haven't had ones this good since I was in Mexico. Flavours really balanced, rich and subtle at the same time. The staff were really friendly and the space is very charming. This is the place I would take someone if they wanted to try good Mexican food. If I lived in the area I'd be here a lot.
Dishes full of flavour! At a great affordable price too. Top service and top quality food. Lovely little place in the old town with so much character!
I ate here tonight with a friend after going to cinema. The service was friendly and fast. They bring you complimentary water to table which is a nice touch. We ordered four different types of tacos, patatas which I asked if they were spicy, which the server said they wasn’t but because I wanted spicy the chefs gave three separate spicy sauces to try. Each taco (pork, chicken, ox cheek, and a birria) was packed to the brim with fillings and each had their own unique flavour, the birria were my favourite with the consommé. Even the soft tacos themselves seemed 100% handmade too. I would 100% come back and will be back soon.