*NOTE*…read more EL GRINGOS HAS NOW SHUT DOWN IN YORK ----------- El Gringos is fantastic. However, I probably wouldn't say this if I wasn't a student (us lucky guys and gals get 50% off on Sunday/Tuesday). There's a massive dish called the Belly Buster with the most horrific amount of meat ever. You just get this big pile of meat which is impossible for any human to consume. In fact, me and my GF couldn't even finish one between us...or get anywhere near. Also worth noting are the cheap cocktails, £10 for a massive pitcher, which has left me and my friends a little bit on the jolly side after a big meal. Oh, and when I say massive I mean it! The food isn't the greatest in the world and can sometimes be a tad dry but El Gringos definitely takes the American view of Quantity over Quality. Actually, that is a little harsh, the food is good, and is by far the best Mexican in York (with only one competition, as is the way in York!). Oh, also, the service is fantastic and the staff (mainly Hungarian, as I found out) are lovely and really really do their best to make you feel welcome. I can thoroughly recommend El Gringos, especially for students/big parties. Parking: On Lowther St, it's free after 8 I think.

El Gringos is a small Mexican restaurant on Clarence Street in York. It is located near Saint…read moreJohn's University and just outside the city centre. It's another mexican restaurant trying to break into the market in York, as there is only one other Mexican restaurant in town. They offer great student discounts of 50% during the week. We really enjoy eating mexican food but have not yet found one in York that is particularly great. The decor is interesting - they have two large flags hanging in the front windows, one of the american flag and one of the mexican flag.

Excellent and legitimate Texmex in York! Friendly helpful staff - blazing hot sauce - I highly…read morerecommend the Mexican Sampler of 3 enchiladas beans and rice. Great portion size and authentic flavor throughout. Go before 6pm and get 25% off the whole bill! I would have given it 5 stars but for a few family unfriendly placards on the wall - but why throw out a Rolls Royce for a little scratch?! I recommend Fiesta Latino for Mexican food in the York area: good food better price! I'll be back for sure

As a lover of Mexican food it is always a struggle to find good Mexican in the UK until now…read more We went on a Wednesday night and it was quite busy , I would suggest booking in advance to be certain of getting in. Also they have 25% off the bill between 4pm and 6pm everyday and watch for Tuesday and Sunday as this is student night where they get 50% off. It has a Mexican themed interior with a lively atmosphere spread over two levels. We ordered the Nachos Cowabunga sharer to start ,Nachos fully loaded with chilli beef ,chilli chicken ,cheese ,bacon bits,scallions and soured cream ,it was huge ,could easily do 4 people. For mains we had -Beef Buritto which came with guacamole, cream, black beans and rice and the Mexi Burger ,which was a 9oz burger covered in beef chilli served with curly fries salad and cowslaw. Both were very large portions and we struggled to finish them The food quality, service and lively atmosphere all added to a great experience, check it out.

Very good, reasonably priced food. This place has a cracking atmosphere and very friendly, helpful…read morestaff. I have been back many times.

Very nice atmosphere and the food is always excellent and the staff are friendly. It is always our…read morefirst choice when going out for a meal.

We had three tapas and one entree, which was plenty. I really liked the albondigas, and the…read moreBrazilian beach cheese was quite good. The corn rib elotes was ok -- I grew up in the US corn belt, and I found the corn a bit too ripe and overcooked. The coconut chicken was good. There are a lot of drink options, but that's not my thing. Would absolutely go back and I'd absolutely try another in the chain. As with many places in Europe, the attention to detail on gluten sensitivity was excellent.

I wasn't expecting much from what I thought was a standard chain restaurant. But after a few weeks…read moreof travels, it was time for a different menu. Started off with a disappointing watermelon margarita. Neither of us could drink it. But it sure improved after that. I did the 3 item tapas selection - Albondingis, chicken tacos, and fish taco... The tastes were amazingly good, perfectly seasoned, and the portions were LARGE!! My friend got the vegetarian jackfruit taco and he was equally pleased. Staff was really friendly, and place has a fun vibe.

I love el gringos. It is one of 4 chains in the north east…read more It has the best Mexican food. The best special offers and the best drinks. Well worth a visit

I'd seen some terrible reviews of La Casita online but if being a person who writes online…read morerestaurant reviews teaches you anything, it's when other ones are not totally legit. So I ignored them and went anyway and I'm glad I did because it was a really delicious, good value meal with great friendly service. Rich and I shared the choriqueso and the guacamole bowl to start. The choriqueso as you may be able to guess is a ton of chorizo with a ton of melted cheese. Of course this was bloody delicious. The guacamole was good too, I'm not sure what was achieved by it being in a tortilla bowl but it definite didn't detract from anything. For mains I had tacos el pastor and Rich had fajitas with chicken and chorizo. The tacos were great - no weird hard shells here - and the filling very tasty. If I had any complaints here it would be that the meat had a slightly 'chalky' aftertaste, so possibly I'd try another taco filling on another visit. The hot sauce that comes with the tacos is pretty bloody hot, believe them when they say that. Rich's only complaint was that the fajitas came with a large amount of filling and only two small tortillas. To drink I had a bottle of Sol and a very good, very strong margarita. Rich had a pint of lager and a rum and coke. For two starters, two mains and four drinks we paid around £50 which I thought was pretty good. I'll definitely be back! I just hope it sticks around as businesses seem to come and go in this location (so go support them!).

Worth a visit just for the Chimichangas! I ordered these as a starter and they were 3 small-ish…read moredeep fried pulled pork burritos, and were absolutely delicious! A layer of lettuce sat on top with cream served with pico de gallo (Fresh Mexican salsa), and a spicy dipping sauce. The pulled pork was juicy and full of flavour, the outside was nice and crispy, and the spicy sauce was the perfect addition. I made a major foodie error, and ordered the Cochinita Pibil burrito for my main, which is basically an upsacle non-fried version of the Chimichangas - in my defence: PULLED PORK! The Cochinita Pibil was slow cooked pulled-pork marinated in oranges, lime and traditional Mayan flavouring, and was spot on! I HAVE NO REGRETS The restaurant is a quaint little place at the Chorlton end of Barlow Moor Road, with a large open window and terrace, which is great on a warm Summers' night like on the night I visited. The inside is filled with Mexican style décor, like an awesome painting depicted Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The price was very reasonable and service was great, friendly and attentive, and I will definitely return to sample the guacamole, and bigger variety of their dishes.

Been here today after work, Not seen my parents in a while now and we thought we would go for a…read moremeal when I was done at work in town. My mother has been here 3 times now and every time she says she loved it. She even chose the location for her hen night. We had a grande nachos for starters, It was a very large plate and with the normal selection of dips with it. To say there was 3 of us the started for 3 was plenty and we all eat alot. :-) I had chicken fajitas for main course. This comes on a board and sizzling hot . The wraps comes with there own pot thing with a lid, Cool thing and keeps em nice and warm. Overall its a great place for either 2 or even a large party of people. Great staff and service.

There aren't many restaurants in Wakefield, a few quality indians, a fairly poor chinese selection,…read moresome ok Italians and one very good Thai. The only Mexican as far as I'm aware is Mex, which is attached to the side of one of the most popular bars in town. The food is actually really good, the service was always quality too. I'm a veggie, and felt very well catered for, and I'd highly recommend the Chili Poppers for starters :) Haven't been for a while, but will definately go back in the future...

Took a punt on this little bar/cafe and enjoyed it thoroughly. Lovely friendly staff and great…read morecoffee (according to my companions) inside a cute place. It was a hot day and my cold bottle of Brew Dog IPA really hit the spot. A big fat slice of lemon drizzle cake was excellent. No Wi-fi to encourage chatting!

Went here on a Living Social cocktail deal on a Saturday evening. It's great: everyone is over 25…read moreand not gravy tanned 16 year old nitwits like in Revs, it's just out of the way of the main drag so its busy but not too busy, you can hear each other over the music and the cocktails are really nice and not too expensive. Not sure about during the day but will sample that later.

Whilst in york visiting the museums, i had lunch at the Thomas's, was very good not to expensive!…read more A yorkshire chicken wrap with chips and gravy! yum!

Thomas's was a pub, then turned into a Mexican restaurant, and now back to a pub. I think it is…read moreback to being a pub now-it's either now or very soon. It seemed to do a lot better as a pub and I don't think the Mexican restaurant did too well. I like it as a pub as they do 'real ale' and nice pub food too. It's a friendly pub and I will be going in again soon (as long as it's back to it's pub format!)