Tapas in Soho: What to Order at Jamon Jamon
Looking for tapas in Soho? Build a table of Spanish small plates at Jamon Jamon on Caxton Walk, from Padrón peppers and prawns to croquetas and bravas.
If you are searching for tapas in Soho, the most useful question is not simply where to eat. It is what kind of tapas meal you want to build.
Jamon Jamon Soho is at 3 Caxton Walk, London WC2H 8PW, in the heart of Soho and around five minutes from Piccadilly Circus. The menu is built around Spanish dishes designed to be shared, with paella available when you want the meal to become more substantial.
What tapas should you order in Soho?
Start with contrast rather than ordering several versions of the same thing. A good table moves between crisp, smoky, creamy, garlicky and fresh flavours.
A first round might include Padrón Peppers, Gambas al Ajillo, Croquetas de Jamón, Patatas Bravas and Chorizo al Vino.
Searching for the best tapas in Soho?
“Best” depends on what matters to you. If you want a broad Spanish sharing meal, a central Soho location and the option to add paella or continue the evening in the West End, Jamon Jamon is built around that style of dining.
Tapas before the theatre
Tapas are particularly useful before a West End show because you control the pace. Order three or four dishes if time is tight, or add another round if you arrive early.
For a full theatre-night plan, see our pre-theatre restaurant in Soho guide.
How many tapas should two people order?
For two people, a useful starting point is around four or five varied dishes, then decide whether the table needs another round. Our How Many Tapas for Two guide explains how to balance the order.
Tapas for groups in Soho
Groups can order more broadly because each plate is shared across more people. Start with vegetables, seafood, meat and something crisp or creamy rather than ordering ten heavy dishes at once.
Use our group tapas guide for a practical first-round strategy.
Tapas or paella?
You do not have to choose. Tapas give the table variety; paella gives it one larger shared centrepiece. One of the easiest ways to eat is to begin with several small plates and share paella afterwards.
See our paella in Soho guide if rice is the main reason for your visit.
Where to find tapas in Soho
Jamon Jamon Soho is at 3 Caxton Walk, London WC2H 8PW. For the wider location picture, read our restaurant in Soho guide.
Try tapas in Soho
Build a table of Spanish small plates at Jamon Jamon Soho, then add another round or paella if you want to stay longer.