Friday night down at the Mall Cribbs Causeway isn't really where I wanted to find myself this week…read more But nevertheless that is where I was, shopping for lighting in a complex that has enough lighting options to give Blackpool a good run for its money. John Lewis, Marks and Spencer's, Next and Argos all offering different pendants, chandeliers, lamps and wall lights. Thankfully I only needed two lights for the living room but as usual walked out with more than what I wanted. Two chandeliers and a ceiling light! With all of that done it was time to eat. We chose to eat in the Mall because let's face it who wants to be cooking on a Friday night? The mall offers a wide variety of places to eat. From takeaways to eat in restaurants the choice is quite varied. However for some reason KFC and McDonalds are no longer there? Fried chicken and hamburgers are a staple in the Patchway diet so I don't know how they are coping with these two institutions now gone? We decided to move away from the main food court as Yo Sushi isn't all that, Pizza Hut can play havoc with your colon and Café Rouge is rather overpriced for what you get! On the same level as the main food court but at the other end of the Mall the John Lewis end you'll find opposite HMV the restaurant come takeaway 'Tortilla'. A Californian stroke Mexican eatery that specialises in burritos, nachos and tacos. It's been open a little while and seems to be doing well? It's not often you see a specific taco place to eat in so we gave it a go. Walking in the instant impression you get is this place is the Subway Sandwiches of the taco world. It's long deli style counter bulging with different taco and burrito fillings. From salsa to pulled pork it was all there. Chunks of beef swimming in a chilli sauce glistening under the halogen lights. Crisp fresh salad awaiting the variety of different dressings and golden tortilla chips standing out like shards of edible glass from their container. We where greeted warmly with a smile from the guy behind the counter who took our order. I had the trio of tacos with pulled pork, cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. My shadow had a baked burrito with rice, beans, cheese and salsa. We sat down in an almost entirely empty restaurant. There was no atmosphere, there's no vibrancy or energy in this place. It's dead! A real shame as it has great potential to be a really fun place to eat on a Friday night with friends. Onto the food then. Once sat down I started to tuck in to my first taco. Now there's no easy way of eating these. You can't eat them with a knife and fork because despite looking like a wally you'd just get food everywhere. So it was a case of picking the thing up and getting on with it. The first bite was a disaster because half of the filling dropped out. But that was because my technique was all wrong. Second go and second bite and wow! Fantastic flavours. The fresh salsa was tasty and alive. The flavours worked. You could taste every individual element and it wasn't overwhelming with chilli or pepper. There was a kick but not one that kicked you in the chest! The guacamole, again fresh vibrant flavours and it wasn't all baby mush. The chunks of avocado where present and it worked really well with the cheese, sour cream and pork. The pork was tender and juicy. Again not overdone with spice but just right. One down two to go. Both demolished in quick succession. I really enjoyed this meal. It was nice to have something different and this place definitely offers that. One the burrito and the taco where gone there was only one thing left to do! Order some more of course! Not burritos and taco though. Instead a plate of their delicious looking loaded nachos. We had a huge plate piled high with pulled pork, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and melted cheese. The cheese was liquid cheese the kind you see only on American TV shows like molten loveliness oozing in and out of the nooks and crannies that made up this plate of tortilla shards. Every mouthful from the very first to the very last was a joy. Crunchy, gooey, meaty and flavourful I could of quite happily eaten another plate had someone put another in from of me. After all that food it was time to leave. We'd already paid the bill as you pay as you go which saves in any embarrassment of accidentally walking out without paying. Yes I have done that on more than one occasion! Not on purpose though I hasten to add. We where now in a completely empty restaurant but the staff behind the counter thanked us for coming, wished us well and bid us goodbye. Top marks for customer service. I'll definitely be going back because the food is very good and yes I would recommend this place to family and friends.

Love this place!! My mom and I are quarantining for two weeks and have been craving Mexican food…read more As a Californian I've got pretty high standards when it comes to Mexican food and this surpasses the bar in my opinion. I was also surprised at the amount of vegan options there were, as that is not very common in CA. I got the large jackfruit burrito and while I've never had anything like it at home it is full of flavour and is big enough for two meals. My mom got the carnitas burrito and said it was better than most she has had before. Definitely recommend giving this place a try!

First day in Bath. Came across this nice Mexican restaurant after the spa. Great food and the…read morewaiters are really friendly. I had a steak and I asked for rare. It came out perfectly, even the onions rings! Probably the best rings I have had. If you like a kick in your coleslaw, the jalapeño coleslaw is lovely!! Oh also got a pitcher of sangria. For two people its more than enough! Hope I can find one in London!

Best place ever for pizza Tirimaso made on the premises by a…read morevery nice person They also do Mexican

This was a great find around the corner from our hotel The Keep. We were the only people in the…read morerestaurant, but the food was really good. Prices for entrees were around 8 per person. We had penne bolognaise and penne carbonara.

I have had two such differing experiences that it should just about average out as a 3 star review,…read moreluckily you can't have half stars... The first time I visited here was last winter and lordy lord was it freezing! It was below 10 degrees outside and about minus 4 inside. It felt like the air conditioning was stuck on full blast, I don't remember the food/service or anything as I wanted to bolt out of there as quick as possible. The last time was at Valentines with my lovely and was a lot better, especially warmth wise. We were met by a compere that had the cheek to say there may not be any tables available, after letting him know that over half the restaurant was empty I wouldn't think that was a problem. No one likes to be made to look silly and he wasn't very friendly after that. That was the last problem with unfriendly staff as our water was so delightful. He did really make our day with his upbeat personality and we ended up having a good laugh with him. I do believe that this Chiquito does take aways too, which includes the full menu. I'm not sure the Cardiff Centre one does that, don't quote me on that though.

As a massive fan of Mexican food, the arrival of Chiquito in Cardiff was something of an exciting…read moreprospect for myself. Located at the opposite end of the Red Dragon Centre's car park, the restaurant itself is in a distinctive looking building, with excellent furnishing inside and out. During the evenings, a time i'd recommend eating more so than lunch time, there's a vibrant and family orientated atmosphere. Once seated, the clean cut, contemporary surroundings aren't really in character with how one would imagine a Mexican restaurant, although it is very pleasant. The menu itself is stocked full of 'Mexican' dishes, although typically these consist of the more Westernised meals like fajitas and nachos, rather than genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine. Perfectly edible and tasty, the meals aren't anything to write home about. I do enjoy Mexican food particularly, but I wouldn't rank this as much higher than anything I could prepare for myself at home. Who knows, maybe i'm just a great chef.

Tasty and filling burritos were a yummy lunch as we were passing through Cheltenham. The place is…read morespotless, the staff friendly and courteous. You cannot go wrong if hungry for a taste of Mexican food.

Burritos are difficult to do badly, but it is very rare that everything is perfect…read more This place is perfect. Great, juicy selection of meats (I highly recommend the chicken) that pack lots of flavour without being over spicy. If it's spice you're after, they offer a selection of salsas that range from mild to "blow-your-head-off-hot". The staff are always friendly and super efficient which results in tasty food in your belly as soon as you want it. Highly recommend this place if you're after cheap, delicious lunch that will fill you up for hours.

Pretty good Mexican spot in Bristol... lots of interesting pairings and options. The appetizers we…read moregot were actually really good. The only reason I went with 3 stars was really due to my fajitas. The proportions were just really off... 3 small prawns, a minimal amount of beef and a pile of onions. Otherwise the flavors were solid. Server was great and ambience is really cool. Definitely would come back.

2nd visit, and again very enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere and decent food…read more Enchilada chicken was spicy enough decent size portion even on their discounted menu, order of sweet potato chips slightly over cooked Overall good value for money 4.5 stars in reality

Manuel's is a very cute, little mexican restaurant in the old town part of Swindon. The menu is…read morevery authentic and their is a choice for everyone though it is small. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is cosy. Portion size is generous and the food is the best mexican i have had in the UK. I would definetly recommend Manuels.

Crazy good salsa verde chilaquiles breakfast. The salsa roja is good as well. Some day I'll come…read morefor lunch/dinner and expand my repertoire. Good coffee, very comfortable and cheerful ambiance. Been there twice for breakfast and service was a bit on the relaxed size despite the place being empty at the time. Not slow as such, we were seated and the food and drinks came reasonably promptly, more just a matter of noticing no one has brought you the bill yet and then getting it a few minutes afterwards. So pretty great if you enjoy lingering over your substantial meal but if you've got someplace to be you might want to poke your head around the corner and ask for the bill.

A total surprise! I was in Southampton for a short trip and didn't expect to find great Mexican…read morefood there. I was even less hopeful once I saw that their vegetarian enchilada contained butternut squash - I'm not a fan of that particular vegetable. But I ordered it anyway, being a vegetarian, and - wow! The flavors melded together into a fine symphony. The staff was also attentive and friendly. I couldn't have hoped for a better experience.

Well I think this place is just lovely, very very nice please give me a discount on your food…read morebecause it's just lovely thank you so much for great food Just great keep up the good work...

Sometimes tough to find as they don't seem to have a regular spot but make the most of it when you…read moredo find them because these are the best tacos I've had in the UK! Caught them at the Thursday market at Temple Quay last week and tried the Carne Asada tacos and plaintain gorditas and WOW! The tortillas were incredible!

From the owner: the little taquero is Bristol's original and most popular authentic Mexican and Central American…read morestreet food truck. Being a 'taquero', tacos are the speciality, served from a beautifully restored 1978 Renault Estafette. You can find the little taquero at local markets and festivals or they are available for private hire (for weddings, parties or corporate events).