Think of this as the Subway of Tex-Mex. You pick the ingredients you want in your burrito/taco, and people make it for you. It's a production line type deal. That said, Chilango probably make the best burrito I've had in London. I like how they've got the multiple flavour thing going on in their food, what with the marinated meat (veggie options too), choices of beans (pinto or black), salsas (mild -hot), options of salads and guacamole (how can you not include it?). They are licensed so you get to have your Modelo Especial with your meal, which is pretty cool, I thought. They've designed the place quite interestingly. Kind of "hip" Mexican, playing off that wrestling type theme. I should stress that this is doesn't compare to the likes of Mestizo or Mercado, two proper Mexican restaurants (where you'd better NOT be ordering a burrito!), but it does Tex-Mex fantastically. Pros - great tasting food - licensed - nicely designed - better than Mexi-Cali to my tastebuds Cons - is a chain store (so much for supporting independent stores) - bit more pricey than similar type Tex-Mex's (Mexicali) read more

I'm a huge fan of Chilango, but sadly live right at the opposite end of London so rarely get to visit. Having tried brands like Chipotle in the US it was about time that the UK got an equivalent. Chilango does amazing burritos made with fresh ingredients. Walking down a conveyor belt system, you get to choose how your burrito is made from the type of chilli sauce, to whether you want added extras like guacamole. The burritos are stuffed full and eating them can get quite messy, but then that's all part of the fun! The place is licensed so you can choose to have Mexican beer and margaritas with you meal, but the bottomless hibiscus juice is equally tempting. read more

Used to be Mucho Mas, recently re-branded and re-opened as Chilango. I think it fills a much-needed middle-of-the-road Mexican food gap in London: it's fast food, but not too cheap. Walk up to the counter and they'll make your burrito or nachos or whatever you like right there in front of you. Steak burrito for £5.90 might sound like a lot at first, but this thing was huge. And much tastier than I expected, to be honest - you can pick your fillings, even down to the type of beans. Warm earth-toned walls, fun Lucha Libre wall art, eat in or takeaway. If you need a quick bite in Islington I think this is a great choice. read more

I discovered this place when it originally opened last yr entitled Mucho Mas - it was good then and it is good now! It appears the Chilango team have revamped the place, but in essence it is the same place. More colourful, better PR. They kickstarted the the new launch with a free burrito day, which was much appreciated by many credit crunch hit londoners! Sercice was quick, and the food was excellent. I fully recommend this place for a quick, filling and cheap meal before a movie. Maybe they should create a movie special menu? read more

This branch is a little larger than it's sister on Fleet Street as there are three levels. The food is the same high quality and tasty Mexican fare. Beers are also available. I adore their burritos and be warned that even a little guzzle-guts like myself finds the portions substantial. Light eaters may wish to consider sharing. Everything is very fresh and the guacamole and lime rice could be served to me without all the other bits and I'd be in heaven. The staff are well-trained, efficient and friendly and if the sun is out you can elect to enjoy your meal at one of the al-fresco tables overlooking Upper Street. Take outs also available. read more

It's like a Subway - except the food actually tastes fresh and they sell Jose Cuervo margerita slushes! The burritos are huge and very tasty - with meat and spice intensity options on offer. However if you're low on pennies, watch out, they charge an extra £1 for guacamole... read more

Chilango kind of falls somewhere between being a restaurant and a fast food joint. The prices are higher than your average burger flipper's but the food is also of a much better quality. I arrived at the burrito-making production line and did what I always do when I don't quite know the score - I asked the staff to give me what they would choose. It always works for me. The cheery peeps merrily filled a floury wrap with tasty chicken, rice, lettuce, sour cream and freshly-made guacamole. And it was so big, I couldn't finish it. This wouldn't be an everyday lunch haunt for me if I worked in the area - but it would be the place I would go for a weekly treat. I now wish I'd taken the leftovers away with me. Just writing about the place is making me a bit peckish. read more

This was the first time I have been to Chilango and I'll be honest, I was a bit worried when I saw the decor. However, the steak burrito I had was one of the best burritos I have ever had. The meat was perfect, just the right amount of spice, the rice was nice and light and the guacamole was very fresh. So tasty! And the nachos on the table? I was struggling to grab chips as there was a mountain of toppings on it. Mm. And this was all before the tequila had hit me, so none of that any food you have when drunk is awesome here! ;-) I'll be sure to take my friends round next time we're in Angel. In fact, I might organize a trip of it. :-) read more

This restaurant really plays with your senses. Your sense of sight is on overload when you are walking up this place from the street, because it is the brightest building in the area, so it is very hard to miss. As well, once inside, the bright pinks, greens, yellows and lets not forget the Luchador masks, are quite the sight. Your ears are in for a party because the place is very busy, and very loud, which is always a good thing for business, showing they must be doing something right. Finally, and most importantly, your mouth, which is in for a fiesta with flavour. I had a pork burrito, and at first glance, i thought a burrito could not fill a man of my size, but it is surprisingly filling, considering i eat like a person suffering from obesity or tape worms. The pork was soft and juicy, the medium heat brown/black bean sauce (pardon my lack of culinary terminology) was incredible. Furthermore, the cafeteria experience, lining up and receiving food like a child receiving a school dinner, is quite fun. Overall, the price is about right for the quality of meal, and if i am ever in the area of this wonderful establishment, i will allow my senses to have another experience in flavour country. read more

It was OK, maybe slightly better than OK. But honestly, I don't know what all the fuss is about. I had Chicken Tacos with the "hot" salsa .... ahem. Tasty it was, smothered too much in cheese and cream and not much else. The extra buck for the smallest smudge of Guacamole seemed a bit cheap really. Maybe my choice was poor because the Prawn Nudos looked and tasted much better, if you can wait "five" minutes for them to cook it fresh. Jarritos (lime) was a major plus. Maybe we might give it one more try, but plenty other interesting places just a bit further up Upper St, so it may be some time read more

A craze for burritos is sweeping through London town. 2010 may have been the year of the underground burrito (albeit with numerous front page articles about how underground and unknown it all was) but 2011 is the year when the masses will gobble up burritos like they were kebabs. Anyway, my burrito order: Chicken please (cheapest at just below £7), salsa, no guacamole(yuck) and both cheese and sour cream (of course). Wrapped up and plonked rather unceremoniously into a paper lined plastic basket, it didn't stun me with its size, as I was expecting from other's comments. However, once I started unwrapping my prize from its foil coverings I realised why it was known as a beast. Almost too big to fit my mouth around, I think it may well be impossible to eat without making a mess. But if you can ignore the rice and beans landing on your dry clean only dress at regular intervals, then the burrito itself isn't too bad. But, when the focus is on devouring food without causing some kind of structural fault to occur, the foods flavour itself becomes a sideshow. I went for the mildest option, which hopefully explains the lack of strong flavour from any part of the burrito. The chicken was nice, as were the beans. The tortilla was warm and moist. In all it was very nice. Nice of course, being a word which damns with faint praise. It hasn't put me off burritos for life, but, combined with a rather steep price for what is essentially a wrap wrapped in foil, I wouldn't make the journey to Upper Street purely for it. I have been since to the new Chancery Lane Chilangos, and had a steak burrito, which was better, but I still don't think it's worth the price. read more

Calling this a restaurant is pushing it a little far - unless you consider McDonald's to be a restaurant too. There is a very take-out/fast food feeling to the place. So don't go there for a romantic night with your new girl! That said I like the place and the food. Their chicken burrito is just yummy and seems very fresh. I love their guacamole. And the fact that they use fresh coriander in my burrito. Whenever I have had one of their burritos it feels like I'm going to overdose on protein due to the huge amount of meat, beans, cheese and sour cream. My kind of comfort food! They have cheap Margaritas and Mexican beer to. read more

As a lover of East LA Mexican food, I have tried many of the burrito bars that seem to have popped up in London but this one just seems to hit the button, and at the right price. I went there on the way home this evening to grab a bite and it was as good as ever, even if they HAVE put the guacamole up to £1 extra.... I'm pregnant now so cant drink but am DYING for their frozen magheritas, the first time I've seen it so accessible in London The last one I had was in NYC... read more

Do you like Chipotle? Who doesn't! This is basically the same thing as that but in London. I will say maybe it was the atmosphere of being in a different country but the food did taste fresher and I would highly recommend if you are looking for a quick inexpensive meal read more

Burrito heaven. Excellent, friendly service. Delicious, giant burrito. Great atmosphere. I would move to this neighbourhood just to be closer to this place. I love you, Chilango. read more

Sub-par Burritos. The girl in Chilangos laughed at me for not noticing her asking to take my order, while I stood there nonchalantly browsing the menu for a good 10 seconds. She piped down after being sternly glared at. That's right Chilango Girl, it's me. Bet you didnt think your actions would have consequences, huh? That's how we do it in England - bottle it up, then complain about it on the internet. Burn. Incidentally, for a good Burrito, Tortilla, by the station, beats them hands down - also, it seems to have real mexicans which is a plus. To Tristan, who says "almost as good as the Burritos in California"... you are sorely, sorely, mistaken. read more

I must really like this place ... i once forced a friend to come all the way from Wembley to have dinner with me here. Chilango is more a take away snack joint than a place where you can sit and enjoy a meal. Sure it has a seating area upstairs but that room is so cramped and the chairs so uncomfortable that its not worth going up. Having said all these bad words, the food here is simply awesome. They don't serve a great variety of dishes. You have a chicken burrito, a veg one, a steak burrito and one made of pork. I have tried all the 3 meats ... and i have no complaints ... each one of them is good. The quantity is pretty good. One will usually suffice for dinner ... if you are very hungry, then you might need 1.5. They serve unlimited coke for a fixed price ... which is an added attraction for a coke addict like me :) A filling, wonderful meal for less than £7 ... what more do you want from a snack joint ? read more

It's only been a couple days since I've moved to London, but I'm already craving Mexican food. To that end, I did a little research and decided to go to Chilango's. It's basically a repackaged Chipotle, which is fine by me. There aren't a ton of options, but it's serviceable. The food's decent, though it seemed like my steak had been sitting in the tray for a little while. Servers were nice enough, too. All in all, it was all right, but nothing more. read more

Excellent burritos. Good flavour to the pork I had. Friendly staff and great décor. Would defintley recommended.

Consistently the best burrito in London. Many others come and go, but Chilango reigns supreme.

So, after having been to ample restaurants I am still venturing through the city trying to find good Mexican food that compares to California food and Chilango is pretty close. They have great veggie options and their guacamole is amazing! The restaurant also has a nice atmosphere for a fast food place more or less. I will definitely go here again! The reason why I am taking a point off is because they have no fish options and it's simply not as good as in the US, but it's pretty close! read more

Ehhh, an okay burrito place for London. Pork was okay, juicy, but the overall presentation of the burrito was not good at all. They stuffed tons of rice, beans and veggies in my burrito disproportionate to the meat, AND the burrito was falling apart as I ate it (and yes I did eat it using the proper peel aluminum foil down as you go technique) read more

Quite possibly the best burrito's I have ever put inside me. Make sure you ask for a squeeze of lime it makes all the difference but they never seem to add it unless you ask. read more

I really liked this place. I had the prawn burrito and split veggie nachos with a friend. This turned out to be a lot of food. I did have to wait about 10 minutes for the prawns to cook, but it was worth the wait. The nachos were great as well. The atmosphere was relaxed and staff friendly. read more

Just when I was feeling REALLY homesick and wishing I could have a big fat LA-style burrito, I stumbled across Chilangro on my lunch break! What a life saver! I'll be honest- I had low expectations for a Mexican place in London but was pleasantly surprised to find that Chilangro is basically Chipotle with a different name and smaller menu. Anyway, YUMMMM burrito! I wasn't very impressed with the guacamole...it wasn't bad, just not great. It's not really fair to compare Chilangro to Southern California Mexican food, but for what it is I would highly recommend! Great place for a quick lunch which will probably leave you with enough left over for dinner as well. read more

oh London, if this is the best mexican food you have to offer, then I feel bad, bad, bad for you. this is basically a clone of Chipotle, down to the salsa and hot sauce options. While it isn't bad per se, and I'd normally give it 3 stars, it loses a star for failing to live up to the hype. read more

Finally yummy, fresh Mexican food in London. Love a good burrito -the grilled chicken burrito was chock full of delicious ingredientsproper food-coma inducing stuff. Go. Eat at Chilango. It's good. read more

Ideal for a quick cheap bite on the go but unlike the alternative fast food options this place is friendly, the food is fresh and tasty, its licensed and even better they obviously considered the design of the place when kitting it out. Love the little Lucha Libre wrestler faces dotted around, a great addition to the area. read more

This is a regular stop for me when heading home relatively late-ish from around Angel. That said, I have never eaten one of their burritos other than struggling on the short walk between Chilango and Angel Station, but I most definitely would NOT stay in the quirky premise itself to eat my nice Burrito. But from my experiences, they have always been very good. The ingredients are very fresh. I usually go for their hot salsa, which is fantastic. Portions are substantial and food is tasteful. There is a branch of Tortilla just down the road, and I used to opt for that earlier, as Chilango just looks so odd from outside. I was told that this serves much better than Tortilla, and I now agree. read more

Really good food here, fresh produce, meat is nicely marinated. I crave their burritos. So many reviewers are comparing it to the U.S. mexican food, this is the U.K. When not comparing, it's actually really good food & value. read more

Chilango has fantastic burritos and guacamole as well as a fun ambiance and a great staff who are super upbeat. Service is always super speedy! Chilango is a chain and has a great loyalty card scheme so you can earn free burritos. read more

A decent burrito for a decent price, and that's saying something coming from a California girl with a particular love of burritos. The staff were super nice, which always makes food taste better as well. My major concern is that their rice could use some work, maybe some lime or cilantro. Great for a quick bite, and easy for vegans. I'll be back! read more

It may have been the extreme state of cold I was in (I'd just come from a friend's who was apparently trying to make it through the winter with a broken heater), or the fact that I'd been Mexican deprived for 8 months, or maybe I was under the influence of some other force...but I keep thinking back on this place and vowing to pay another visit out that way. Casual, counter service. Tres generous portion sizes(US style) and the closest thing I've found to a great Mexican burrito this side of the Atlantic. Ahhhh I want one now! (is 7:30 am too early?) read more

They were giving out enough free food this weekend to feed an army, and the veggie burrito I had was incredibly fresh and lovely. I think I'll be going back! read more

Having tried a few burrito places around town I decided I needed to get myself to Chilangos. The store itself is all bright colours and looks like it is ready to be rolled out into a chain across the UK. Did not have much atmosphere and felt like I was in a McDonalds on speed. As for the burrito itself. It was pretty good with chicken that I saw them grill fresh in front of my eyes. Could have done with a bit more of a chicken to other stuff ratio. I rate the burritos at Benito's Hat as better. Good for a quick, cheap bite though. read more

I'm not a big fan of chains and am pretty skeptical about Mexican food in London, but Chilango does a decent job. Their guac is bomb (although you don't get much for your money when you get it added to your taco/burrito, and the meat is pretty well-prepared. Flavors aren't amazing, but they're pretty darn good. read more

Prices are a little higher than at the other burrito places I've been to - 5.90 for a pork burrito, and an extra 80p for guacamole, but the burrito is definitely the biggest one I've had in London (probably about the size of one from Chipotle in the US?) Rice is cooked through but looks like basmati, and I chose black beans rather than pinto. Very tasty - ranks up there with Luardos and Benito's Hat, I think - good if you are really really hungry and want to be really really full after eating. read more

For those Californians who are in London, I definitely recommend Chilango's because you won't find anything better. Tortilla has the same menu, but Chilango's tastes much much better. read more

Chilango is the type of mexican food that you can find is similar to Chipotle. I had nachos (cheese not melted) and guacamole. The guacamole was a let down because the avocado was overwhelmingly masked by onion. An hour later I can still not get rid of the onion flavor in my mouth, cool if you LOVE onion, not so cool if you don't. A big plus is that they stock Jarritos and they are all about recycling and using eco-friendly products! Their fresh salsa and the Chilango hot sauces were okay. read more

I enjoyed it for what it was. The ingredients tasted good, but if you're looking for "authentic" Mexican food, you will need look somewhere else. It tastes a lot like Chipotle to me, but I enjoyed this more. The burritos are very large and could be split into 2 meals. read more