I've had so many good meals in this quaint little place. Its such a good atmosphere and in my…read moreopinion there's not a Tex Mex place on the South Coast that can rival it. The staff are really lively and friendly in a genuine way. They serve a mean Margarita which I think is the ideal way to start your evening off. The nachos are fantastic to share but it is too tempting to get filled up on them so be careful! My favourite is the full rack of ribs, they are so juicy and just the right size portion (if a little too much). Kids eat here for free all week which I think is an amazing thing to offer. I almost wish I had some fat kids!

I love this restaurant because the owners don't really mind if you want to get a bit rowdy. Always…read moreloved the amazing collections of different types of Tequila. I think I've tried them all! I think I would have to rate the food as 8/10. It's not what I would consider authentic Mexican food but the portion size is very good and very tasty. Gets to your table piping hot. Very nice relaxed atmosphere. Great place to fill your tummy before heading into town

Really really standard. It's like a Wetherspoons but serving things which might just resemble what…read morethe peasants ate in Mexico sometime in the past. So! Nachos - tick. Enchiladas - tick. Fish and Chips (what, is that Mexican? or Texan? nope just generic) - tick. It's a massive space as well, and when we were there, there were only 4 other tables. Which made it feel like one of those towns on the Mexican border, where tumbleweeds are blowing and the townsfolk are hiding behind swinging doors. Them ones. Yup, just really average, and really boring. Didn't like this brand of tequila 'n' Tex 'n' Mex very much.

This was really just shy of 4-stars. I happened to be walking by on my way back to the hotel when I…read moredecided to pop in to see what was on the menu. I fully intended to come back for dinner, but everything on the menu sounded good and I had skipped lunch. I opted for a burrito to take back to the hotel with me. When I got back to my room and opened up the bag, I couldn't believe how big the burrito was! Wow. As for the flavor? It wasn't bad, but it wasn't quite Mexican food. It's kind of a fusion .. of what, I'm not sure. Regardless, it was a good burrito, the salsa was okay - not great. Chips were disappointing (store bought). I know I'm spoiled being from Southern California, I'm used to getting freshly made chips at most restaurants. I'd definitely eat here again. Expectations have been appropriately managed.

This is a great little Mexican restaurant where the food bursts with flavour and quality. With so…read moremany good deals, it would simply be a joke to pass up the chance to sample Los Amigos' colourful menu in favour of another Mexican joint. I'd wager it's the best in town. You must book on weekends as it gets quite busy but don't let this put you off as, in true Mexican style, the more people that arrive the better the atmosphere gets. If you like fajitas pop down Mon or Wed as they offer large chicken or vegetarian fajitas for £15 and these will easily fill two hungry tummies. Other deals include Tapas for two for £15 on Tuesdays and a two-course special menu available Sun-Thurs for £8.95. This place is great for special occasions as the sangria flows freely (£10 per jug) and the staff are more than accommodating. If you fancy some authentic Mexican food in a fun but not unoriginal environment, then look no further.

Was really surprised when reading the reviews for this restaurant as I think I have not really had…read moremany worse experinces in Brighton, I would normally eat out with my wife but ventured in here one early evening on my own, from the outside it looked pretty inviting and on walking in I again thought this feels nice, nice decor, cool lighting and thats where it all went downhill. The staff member approached me and directed me to a table right next to a busy table full of rather load people, as it was the only table with people on it I thought I could sit somewhere a little away from the noise, (my mistake) so I kindly asked if I could sit up the back of the restaurant, she pointed me in the direction and left me too it. From the service to the food, well what can I say overpriced and as far from Mexican food I have had, very tasteless, just nothing to it what so ever, no chicken in the chicken chimichanga but plenty of refried beans but again over cooked, just not very good at all. All round avoid this place, the service and food was bad, I have eaten Mexican food in many places including Mexico and America and this was just an insult to a fine cuisine.

Excellent little restaurant in croydon, been there few times, love theirs fajitas, BBQ ribs, &…read moresteak! Highly recommended!

Visited on a Saturday evening and thought the restaurant was just about perfect. Great service,…read morefantastic value for money and a really pleasant atmosphere. The best part though was the food. I had the Seabass my girlie had steak, you could really taste how fresh and well prepared the dishes were. We shall definitely be back soon :) Pop along and check it out.

Wow! This place is amazing, they have the BEST Mojitos, tacos etc…read more.. Felt like I was back in Mexico or Los Angeles the food is fresh beautifully presented wonderful wait staff who are knowledgeable and so helpful. Even went so far as to change my meal to total gluten free and no extra charge. If the weather is warm and you want to think you are on a Mexican beach get here now!!!

From the owner: Tex-Mex food with an Italian twist. We wouldn't serve food that we wouldn't eat so we always…read moreprovide organic wholesome food and have gluten-free & vegetarian options. Serving traditional Neapolitan Pizza, Artisan Tacos, Tapas for sharers, Grill for the BBQ lovers and drinks! For the night-owls we have a nightclub where you can party until 2am Friday/Saturday evening.

Great food and drinks and really nicely decorated. Spice warnings work a little differently than in…read moreother places - there's no 1, 2 or 3 chilis icon, just chili/no chili and if you're a wuss like me - trust me, it's too spicy! I had to ask for a lemonade which couldn't arrive quickly enough, luckily the second waitress I asked noticed my desperation and brought it over immediately. There's plenty of veggie options, too. An extra one or two dessert choices would have been nice but the churros on offer were delicious.

So far this is the best Mexian restaurant I have found in London. But, like one of the previous…read morereviews said, this is more tex-mex than authentic Mexican food. However don't let that stop you from going here. The food is still very good, the restaurant has a fun Mexican feel to it, and they make a decent Margarita.

This is a great restaurant. The food was amazing with plenty of choice. There was so much good…read morechoice hard to choose. The food was very enjoyable. The staff were really friendly and were helpful. Service was fast. Would recommend if in the area.

Part of a rapidly growing chain that has a pleasing ability to sniff out buildings that would suit…read moreit's operation and then transform them into convincing facsimiles of western style american grills - this is, for those of us who like this sort of thing, exactly the sort of thing we like. Plentiful portions of well observed tex-mex food (the tex is better than the mex, which has something of an afterthought-y quality now that that masterchef woman has put proper mexican food is on the telly andeverything) served by friendly staff on big ol' plates in a timely fashion. The Buffalo wings are good for the UK - and are improved by liberal application of the very well-chosen Louisiana hot sauce that lights up every table. The free tortilla chips are welcome and the Burgers hefty. A decent selection of elaborate virgin drinks will service the person who drove you along with his teetotal mates; I'm sure the cocktails are as good. Smith and Western's reminds me of when TGI Friday's opened in Reading. It was like it came from another planet where everyone was happy to see you and cleaned things and had read The Society of the Spectacle but, instead of taking it as a blistering critique of late-capitalism, had taken it as an inspirational instruction manual on the possibilities of restaurant decoration. TGI's has become a rather tacky commonplace, but Smith and Western's has been built by true believers in the possibilities of theming as an integral contributory factor to the eating experience. I recommend it - unless you're the sort of person who won't like it. You know who you are. To you I say only that the Faerie Queene was written in deliberately arcane language and that your quest for authenticity is futile. Now pass me the Louisiana sauce and shush.

The exterior of this place might give you the impression that this is a hideous chain restaurant,…read moreoffering a sub standard version of a world cuisine to an unsuspecting and largely uneducated British public. Well if that is what you're thinking as you walk up to this place then your instincts are bang on the money. It is truly dire. It is a tex mex chain of course, which offers all of the essentials we as a nation have come to expect from that corner of the world, chilli, fajitas etc, etc. The food isn't amazing, the portion sizes are quite small, the service is moderate to poor and the prices are quite ridiculous once you take these things into consideration.

Another Cribbs Causeway mega chain restaurant, Chquito offers a range of Mexican style food, in a…read moremock Mexican setting. It's pretty tacky through and through, God knows why you'd come all of the way out of the city to sit and eat in a plain chain restaurant. I suppose it might come in useful if you want to spice up the family feeding session pre or post movie, but really, it's worth grabbing a bite to eat and a movie in town.