Under the Volcano

About Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano is a Mexican restaurant located on Wharncliffe Road North in the Kensington Village neighborhood of London. It serves the local community by offering a variety of Mexican dishes for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering. The establishment features a colorful dining room and a separate express area for fast, fresh food to go. The menu features items such as Blackened Tilapia and Flaming Shrimp. The restaurant emphasizes making meals from scratch daily, which includes cooking their own chips, preparing their own salsa, and slow-roasting fajita beef. They highlight that their recipes are mildly spiced and do not contain MSG, preservatives, additives, or trans fat oils. The restaurant specifically notes that they specialize in providing gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan meals. Founded in 1974, the business originally opened in a Victorian house on Colborne Street. As the popularity of their Mexican cuisine grew, the restaurant moved to its current larger location. The owners describe their goal as providing quality food and exemplary service while bringing the tastes of Mexico to their customers. Customers can place orders online for delivery or takeout.