Robbery- l wanted to order a side order of tortilla chips- £2, and a pot of cheese sauce to dip them in- £2, and then was charged £8 for chips in a box drizzled in barely any cheese read more

It's true what they say, this is basically like Chipotle (American-based Mexican takeout chain). While they haven't yet discovered brown rice, they do offer mesclun mix instead of romaine which offers an interesting spin, and their hot salsa (salsa verde) is legitimately hot and freakin delicious. I'm a California native who's been eating crappy Mexican food on the east coast for too long. I came to London not expecting to find much culture outside of bangers and mash, and this was the perfect taste of home. Their guacamole was fresh, the chicken was nicely seasoned, and their salsas were mouth-watering. Did I mention that I came 10 minutes before they closed, but they were still welcoming and their food was still perfectly fresh? I asked for the steak but they had put it away already, and while they kindly offered to bring it back out, I declined. The chicken was just fine as was everything else. Thanks Chilango for that quick bite of home (and for a reasonable price might I add)! read more

It basically is a chipotle style but they have a student discount so that was good. I got a box with chicken. The chicken was good. The lettuce put in was an interesting type that wasn't romaine. The rice was ok. The guac was not bad either. I would still probably end up going to chipotle. read more

I used to work around the corner and ate here almost every day! There is a lot of burrito competition in the area and this Chilango marks the eastern border of burrito central. What is burrito central? It's simply a high concentration of quality Mexican street food places in a relatively small area, encompassing Soho and the west end (and Midcity with this branch). If you're near Chancery lane, this is one of 3 burrito places that are worth trying. read more

Service was terrible. The girl barely spoke/understood English or was just extremely spacey or both... We asked for chicken and she says they are out of chicken. She piles some ingredients on and then says chicken or pork? Uhm...aren't you out of chicken?? The whole ordering process was not pretty. They throw on shredded cheese for the nachos but do not even melt the cheese so you just have a random pile of shredded cheese over your chips. The burrito was decent but the overall experience read more

I've just devoured a burrito in a size of a big jacket potato that I got complimentary in the new branch of Chilango open today. Not as colourful on the outside as its Islington sister, but still funky inside with elements of Mexican culture that let you feel the vibe. The walls are decorated with murals depicting Jesus next to Lucha Libre masks, and there is also a little shrine on the wall of virgin Mary and obviously Latino tunes in the background. As usual, I can only share my opinion on the vegetarian options, but as most of the burritos consist of more or less the same ingredients I believe the meaty options are equally tasty. Lime rice, grilled peppers, black beans, tomato salsa (3 levels of spiciness to chose from), guacamole, cheese, salad and coriander create a perfect combination for my veggie taste. What surprised me, was that even after I got home the tortilla was still fresh and crunchy, and not sloppy as it often happens in other places when you decide to keep your wrap for longer than 10 minutes. Apart from burritos Chilango serves tacos, totopos and salads and its prices are slightly cheaper than the competition. The place was voted the best Mexican restaurant in 2010 and I think they rightly deserve this title. The only thing I don't like about the chain is the fact they use eco-unfriendly tin foil to pack their burritos. read more

Chilango - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

Two words ladies and gents - Birthday Burrito! So it's my choice where we had lunch today and I was craving a 'Mexican' salad bowl which packed a punch of spice. Super excited that Chilango's latest branch is so close to the office, I rallied the troops and we head on over here for a tasty lunch. So yes it's just a Chilango I hear you cry, not as you would expect. A tap water tap, free fresh limes, portions are huge, and I mean HUGE. They also have quite a bit of seating which is great for when its rainy outside and you don't want to take your lunch back to the office. read more

Chipotle in London is expensive -- like ridiculous, flying-in-the-face-of-purchasing-power-parity prices that are the same in pounds as US Chipotle in dollars -- and portions are slightly smaller. Add in the fact that London Chipotle lacks a soda fountain, and the value of an organic burrito plummets fast. Chilango, though, is a suitable substitute. Prices are about 1 GBP lower per menu item, portions are as large as US-style Chipotle, and free tap water is available, although I chose to drink the lackluster, fresh-squeezed lemonade. Staff at the Chancery Lane location are incredibly friends -- no, seriously, like extremely friendly and helpful. The line moves fast, which is a good thing, as all the suits working in the neighboring legal, consulting, banking, etc. offices fill up the place at lunch time to play the "avoid getting burrito shit on my black suit" game. I ordered a chicken burrito, chips and guacamole (Hmmm...let me contradict myself on the portion size compliment, the guacamole container was barely enough to slather a 1/4 of my chips in guacamole. That needs to be larger, or lower the chip price, and give people fewer chips.) Everything was fresh in my burrito, but it was imperfect. The tomatoes in the pico de gallo were chopped too large, and I just didn't like the flavor of the chicken at Chilango as much as the chicken at Chipotle. But, then again, I'm used to Chipotle -- perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference. The restaurant is colorfully decorated and kept very clean -- even during the busy lunch rush. It's not Chipotle, but it's still pretty darn good for British Mexican. read more

My Chilango experience was inspiring. So inspiring, I decided to pen my review in the style of Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale": We skipped to fine Chilango Made an order once through the door Bit into a chicken burrito My stomach cried out for more A huge tortilla, rice and beans Full of flavour, full of zest When I called out in surprise to my friennnnnnnd: "I don't know if I can finish the rest" And so it was later As my senses told their tale One thing was clear and certain I'd be back, without fail read more

When life hands me lemons, I usually go on a hunt for tequila and salt, STAT. So when Chilango handed me unlimited limes, what else but look for a Corona or five? Luckily, this shiny new venue had plenty of Mexican beer (plenty by London standards, that is) behind the bar, along with plenty of delicious guac, plenty of decently good salsa selections, and plenty of tomatoes... seriously, stacks and stacks and stacks, alongside their Chipolte-esque set-up and selection. It's definitely my favourite Chilango aesthetically speaking, and the fact that it's within walking distance of the office means that those limes may become a lunchtime staple... you know, for the vitamin C... read more

I wanted to try as I love Mexican food and we've got a couple of places in Manchester which are nailing this type of cuisine pretty well. It just so happens that Chilango is across the street from our Chancery Lane head office so since I am here today I thought I'd give it a bump. Result: I'm full though for how long I don't know and I'm lighter of £7.70. I don't really know what prices I should expect to pay in London. But the experience of buying a Burrito was as horrendous as any. You get shouted at by staff with a strong accent (and before anyone starts to take offense, I am French, I know what it is not to be understood, shouting never meant articulation) and the making of your meal involves about 10 people. It's back to the days of the Ford T manufacturing. If that is representative of modern street food sounds to me like we haven't evolved all that much over the last hundred years. Fair enough it was super busy for lunch time and they need to cane the stuff out but including the food, that was not an experience worth shifting almost 8 quid for. Oh, and should I add that again you end up with beans on one side, rice in the middle, lettuce on the other side, a blob of guacamole and the medium sauce on your fingers... Not worth it... read more

I have a big thing for Chilango, at least for the burritos (tacos...meh). I really like this branch because it's generally a bit quieter and there is loads of seating space, although maybe that's just because I've mainly come here in the early evening when I couldn't make it home without stuffing my face with a giant delicious burrito. Staff are always nice and I just love the speed with which I can go from arriving to eating to leaving fully satisfied! read more

I had walked past this place a few times, and it had caught my eye because of its similarity to Chipotle. Being from the States, I was craving Chipotle, but wanted to try a place unique to the UK. My friend ordered steak tacos and I had a steak burrito. We had to wait at least five minutes for the steak to be cooked, because they claim they want the steak to be fresher during non-peak hours (we were there around 5pm). Overall, everything tasted pretty good, including the additional chips and guacamole we ordered. My friend wasn't that happy that her tacos came on corn tortillas, rather than flour tortillas, and that her tacos fell apart easily. The staff was friendly and the prices were decent. I would go back if I need another Tex-Mex fix. Also, we didn't order beer, but they have a happy hour special of buy one get one free Coronas. And they couldn't get our US swipe cards to work, so we ended up having to pay cash. read more

Best. Fastfood. Burrito. Ever....and that's coming from a girl who lives a hop, skip and jump away from what is Little Mexico in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. There is a strange Chipotle style approach to assembling tacos/burritos here but dont let it fool you....this is no Chipotle. What set Chilango apart for me compared to many other taco/burrito places is having so many different options for the salsas. That's the one magical ingredient that can take an ordinary taco/burrito to extraordinary. And that's what happens at Chilango. Their habanero salsa (not for the weak hearted) was unlike anything I had tried. The heat and complexity of the salsa really took my chicken burrito to a new level. I've tried in vain to find an adequate substitute in Chicago. I guess I will have to continue looking, read more

I will echo the comparisons with Chipotle- it's a similar set-up with similar items. Most stuff is £6-7. We've gone twice in the last week with the specific intention of "filling-up", the portions are generous, indeed. Their peppers are delicious and fire roasted, their guacamole is fresh and tasty, and both of their beans are vegetarian. Nom nom nom. They have free tap water and free limes, which feels incredibly luxurious in London, but wait... the staff is... friendly?...!...!!! No, really. They actually smile, say please and thank you, and even, occasionally... walk around smiling and ask guests if they're happy?...!...!!! This will sound like a tale, but one time a manager came by to ask if we were enjoying our meals, picked up empty baskets, and smiled authentically. To add some authenticity to the story, this gentleman was American. I have this suspicion that there is some American blood in the management, which must be why the staff forgoes disdain and annoyance in favor of customer service skills. read more

The first thing that struck me on my last visit here was it's perennial popularity but I have to say, I found the goods, while acceptable, fell a little bit short of the mark. A pork burrito was fine; but it wasn't the best I'd had that week. Additionally, I felt the lemonade I had with it was rather lacklustre, more like green sugary water. Finally, if I was really going to be honest, I think it's pretty lame that they're not open at weekends, and their selection of beers isn't the best in the ( Mexican fast food) class. rant over. When all is said and done though, it's not bad, just not the best. read more

Yes, that's right. More burritos in London. These things are starting to become ubiquitous ... and at this rate seem to be on their way to being synonymous with London. As long as they're decent burritos, I reckon that's a good thing. I'm certainly fine with the new Chilango opening up on Chancery Lane. I'm a fan of their braised pork burritos with pinto beans and honestly haven't had anything from them that I didn't like. Besides, they've got that cute little cartoon luchador as part of their logo. The prospect of more glowing signage featuring that lil guy is yet another reason I'd be pleased see more and more of Chilango's bean slinging joints popping up all over London. read more

Delicious! Fast service, piping hot burrito, and a nice helping of chips and salsa. What more could you ask for? read more

The staff at the new Chancery Lane branch of Chilango are so nice: whether it's letting you try the latest filling or replacing a tortilla because they've stuffed it so full it has split. I went with a 2-4-1 voucher that I happily found at the bottom of my Qype Summer Party goodie bag, which enable me to try some Chilli tacos as well as the customary chicken burrito. The chilli was very decent. I still think £1 extra for guacamole is a bit cheeky, but the overall price works out the same as London other best burrito places. I recommend going in the evening when the staff aren't pressured by the lunch time crowd so that they can really craft you a great burrito. read more

I'm from San Diego, California, so I can be a bit picky about Mexican food, and in London it can be quite hit-or-miss. I had heard good things about Chilango, and I'm pleased to say it lived up to my expectations. The assembly line is Chipotle-style, but the food is better. My burrito was spicy, flavorful, and fairly big for the price. They have a student discount, too, which helps. I think it's safe to say that Chilango will be my go-to burrito place when I'm missing Mexican food from home. read more

I don't really like the burritos here. The salsa is too chunky and the meat is dry and lacks flavor. After all the hype, I thought this place was a let-down. I think Tortilla is a much better option for Mexican food, and it's just down the road from here. read more

Growing up in San Diego, it is very tough to get Mexican food in London which would compare to that at home. With that said, Chilango is pretty tasty, is affordable, sizes are generous and ingredients are fresh. Compared to Chipotle, Chilango definitely scores higher. During lunchtime it gets very busy so you will have to fight over seats so makes sure you are ok getting cosy with other lunchtimers :) read more

One of the best tacos I've ever had! Really tasty! If you don't want to be hungry until the next day. . Go to chilango! Tere are several branches in London :) read more

The wife and I were walking around London one day and needed a quick meal on the go. Chilango was fairly well reviewed and on the way, so we decided to stop in for a bite. We had no idea what to expect... turns out it's a lot like Chipotle in that assembly line but delicious food for kinda cheap sorta way. We were pleased with our choice. Thanks Yelp! read more

I'm from California, studying abroad here for a semester. The lack of decent Mexican food has been horribly unbearably for me. I find myself fantasizing about good burriots and salsa in class. It was becoming a serious problem. Then I found Chilango. First of all, I unknowingly first went on a grand opening day where they were giving out free burritos. That was enough for me to be pretty pleased regardless of if the burrito was any good. BUT THEN THE BURRITO WAS REALLY GOOD. They were out of pork by the time I got there, but I had chicken instead and it was amzing. Slightly crispy in parts and excellently seasoned. The hot salsa that I got wasn't as spicy as it could have been, but the flavour was spot on. I am very happy that I found this. read more

Same "pretty much as good as it gets" for Mexican food in London" (which doesn't say that much but says enough) as the Upper Street Chilango. The lunch line is uber-long but it moves really quickly. I do like that they have started making their own taco shells--they are a bit thicker so they hold up better and are corn--always authentic. Friendly peeps--a good place to grab a workday taco. read more

In my quest to find the best burritos in every city in the world, I was recommended by locals to try Chilango. I first went here on a Saturday only to be sadly greeted by an empty restaurant. Open only during the week, sadly. On my return on a Tuesday, I was welcomed by the usual fast food Mexican burrito layout. You get in the queue and make your burrito (or taco or whatnot) like at a Subway, choosing your fillings and sauces. I ordered the chicken burrito with their hottest sauce and everything inside except sour cream. This burrito was neither overly stuffed nor overly skimpy. It was the perfect size, with all the ingredients well placed inside. And it tasted amazing. Each bite had a mixture of all the products and I was never disappointed. If I could fault the burrito for anything it would be that the hot sauce was mainly just hot, not overly complex or providing the eater with a mixture of flavors other than burn. So how does Chilango stack against the rest of the world's burritos? Pretty stellarly high. The next time I'm in London--or you are for that matter--and have a craving for a burrito, be sure to stop at Chillango. read more

Not a bad lunch option. It's a bit expensive for what it is but then again this is central London. I had the chicken burrito with hot salsa and it was yummy although I warn you, this is NOT the thing to eat if you are trying to impress someone. Fortunately I was lunching alone (save for a Mexican-loving pigeon, who was all the more appreciative of my messy eating when it meant he got cilantro rice). read more

I went to celebrate July 4th with a free burrito since I'm American. The burrito was free so that always makes the food taste better but in this case it didn't matter. The portion was great (closer to American size..woo hoo) and they didn't skimp on any of the ingredients. I just wish it was in a better location that was more convienet for me. Hopefully they will open up more stores soon. read more

Third visit EDIT: Came at 8pm Friday night with two friends. Incredible amounts of salt in all the food. We all three agreed the guacamole was completely inedible, took it back, was given another pot and told maybe it hadn't been mixed properly. The second pot of guacamole was equally inedible. Burrito was so salty that I was positively gasping for liquid after finishing. We all had the same experience with our respective dishes. Unable to enjoy the taste of the food due to the absolutely ridiculous amount of salt. Furthermore the mild salsa (the one with real chopped tomatoes) was flavourless and tomatoes were completely gone. The salsa had clearly been made fresh this morning but the tomatoes were about a week past their date! Nasty.First time eating at Chilango. Greeted by extreme levels of enthusiasm and positivity at the counter. In the short wait during the efficient production line serving my tacos (chilli beef and chicken) we were told who made the guacamole and how good it was tasting today. True enough, the food here was quick and wonderful. Home made lemonade with mint is a must as well. Lovely service. I'll be back! read more

Chilango - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

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Chilangos everywhere are good but I went to this branch most recently. Large satisfying portions and the veggie burrito tastes just as good as a meat one. That's not the case in other chains! I have had pretty dull veggie burritos elsewhere. The hottest sauce is HOT, go for medium if you like a kick but you're not used to a lot of Mexican spice ;-) Staff are always smiley and friendly, the manager appeared from the basement singing half way through my last meal which didn't altogether surprise me. Really nice atmosphere. read more

Best burrito's I've ever had. Great for lunch as a treat as it can be quite expensive (wraps are £6.70 excluding a drink).