Touch and go between A OK and Yay Im a fan but the service gave it the extra push up…read more The meat on offer was good value but the variety of the food and self service bar was not as great as other Brazilian resaurants in other towns. Drinks menu was a little odd with no descriptions at all but like I said the service was grand so it didn't matter and my cocktail was good, you could say I'm a fan of their mojitos :) You don't feel like you're in a shopping centre except for the fact that you do not need to dress up which you generally would for other Brazilian restaurants because they are a fancier affair. Worth a visit and the price is soooo reasonable, expecially with the free shots and birthday boy cake we were given.

This was quite a fun little adventure as I'd never been to a Brazilian rodizio/churrascaria before!…read more We came on a Sunday night, without a reservation, and we didn't need one as the place was pretty quiet. Apparently on Friday and Saturday nights it's much busier. But we got the good deal, because dinner is only £16.95 on Sundays (and Mon-Thurs) but £18.95 on Fri/Sat. Not too many wines by the glass, but they are inexpensive. Strong South American contingent as you'd expect! Think they only had one beer on draft though, Brahma. Anyway, so the deal here is you pay £16.95 and get all-you-can eat from their little buffet of salads and hot dishes, and then servers come around with meat on sticks and spear you off a few pieces, as much as you like. They give you a little coaster that is red on one side and green on the other, so you turn it to red when you're full. And you will get full fast! I'd say, don't fill up on the salad bar area. I've heard at some churrascarias (like in Chicago, here I go again with my Chi-town snobbery), the salad bar is almost the best part. Here, it was definitely more of an afterthought. I feel like they also had a few fewer options given the late hour on a Sunday night. I grabbed a few salads and some chimmichurri and bread (just normal rolls) and olives. Nice accompaniments to the meat, but the meat is the star. It was generally very flavorful and juicy across the board. I don't even remember what we had - I know I had a big piece of chicken, some beef (nice and pink in the middle, sliced right off the skewer) and even a piece of grilled pineapple at the end! It's a really fun place to go because the concept is so great, and the servers were very friendly. I'd like to see higher quality on the salad/hot bar (I don't even think they had many hot things left...) but I think that might just be the night that we went. They don't seat after 9 pm Sundays and we probably arrived at 830 so maybe that's why. Everyone else seems to really like the self service bar. I'd definitely go back and eat there again! Hopefully I'll be even hungrier this time. Just ask yourself, can I eat £16.95 worth of food, and if the answer is yes - you know where to have dinner!

It's a chain, sure, but when they get it right it can be good. The service was spot on. Nobody…read moreentered and had to wait, whoever was free came to greet them. I loved my meal and so did the other half. The cocktails were delicious! It was very convenient for the Gate and the cinema next door which is why we went in, but I live the decor and there were some non meat options. I'd go again that's for sure.

After living in Texas for 4 years I've lost hope for a decent burrito tbh... every little thing at…read morethis place starting from old school Mexican lemonades that bring back some good memories, alongside great customer service that always has something pleasant to say... definitely always a place to go for on my Newcastles list...

Zapatista is a fusion between a Subway and Mexican food. You can choose from a wide range of base…read moreMexican foods including burritos, tacos and nachos. You then choose your meat (veggie options including a nice chilli are available) to top your chosen base item. Then the magic happens and you can choose from all sorts of toppings including sour cream, guacamole and a wide range of salsas. I would really recommend this place at lunch, although be prepared to wait in a queue. The burritos are impressive and you will definitely be full after one! Some of the positives include: - Great variety - Friendly staff - Cool Decor Some of the negatives include: - Lack of space - Toppings are slightly overpriced and have noticed an increase in skimping on size I love Mexican food so have waited a few times before reviewing so I can make up my mind - I was unsure wether this place seemed amazing due to the lack of Mexican alternatives in Newcastle. However it is definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic tacos, some of which you're unlikely to find elsewhere (nopal, black pudding, haggis) and…read moregood drinks some of which likewise are rare in the UK like the michelada. Friendly, accommodating, just a genuinely nice place. The desserts are tasty as well, and I'll be going back soon to try the rest of the menu.

It kinda sucks ass it made me have food poisoning not worth 50 dollars.service was mean 1 star…read more ambiance was ok.

I am primarily writing this review as a selfish American in the UK who has found a good Mexican…read moreplace and doesnt want it to close. This place does great Mexican food and drinks, so please go here so it will stay open! First, this place is a bit hard to find, but well worth a trip out to Sunderland (there are also other reasons to visit Sunderland, but this is the best one). Stairs lead down to a small restaurant from the main door. It is worth starting out with the homemade tortilla chips and getting a set of salsas. I like some heat in my salsa and some of the hottest ones really dont disappoint. The food here is great and really hits the spot for a Mexican craving. Options include tacos and burritos. We each had a burrito, one pork one chicken. The problem I usually find with UK Mexican is that it isnt well-seasoned enough and generally lacks flavor. The meat and toppings here do not have that issue. The burritos were big and filling. I missed having something on the side, like rice and beans though. That would really clench it for me. As for the drinks, there are tons of great cocktail options like margarits, mojitos, palomas, etc. as well as Mexican beer options like Modelo and Corona.

Delicious food!! Great service!! I tried the seafood risotto…read moreand my friend had the chicken cheesy sauce plate. Oh my goodness, there was seafood in practically every bite! So much flavor - I don't have enough positive words in my vocabulary to praise this restaurant. My friend said she loved the chicken cheesy plate and it was her first time trying Peruvian food. We both had the pisco sour, on the recommendation from the server. It was also excellent. Quite the hidden gem and I hope more people discover this delicious treat! You will not be disappointed.

Loved the food ,The service was amazing,and the music was outstanding. I highly recommend comeing…read morehere.

If these aren't the best tacos in the UK, I'll eat my hat (my sombrero?) They are amazing. I'm…read moreAmerican, and I'd be thrilled with tacos this good back in my home country, so finding them in the UK is particularly special. I've never had a bad bite here. They do everything right. Barrio Comida is a small restaurant built in what appears to be an old shipping container by the river. They have seating for about 25 people in their cute, colourful shack, but you can always take your food to go. They have a regular menu as well as some unique specials, but whatever you order is guaranteed to be fresh and fabulous, with flavours that simply can't be found anywhere else in town. This does not compare to any other local restaurant claiming to do Mexican or Latin American food. This is the real stuff. If you don't want alcohol, start with an agua fresca - the mango and lime was juicy and delightful, tasting just like fresh fruit. The chips and guacamole are unmissable - incredibly fresh avocados, and crisp 100% corn tortilla chips (I am not calling them crisps in this instance.) The tacos come out as they're ready, so you may eat at a different time than your dining companions, but also the tacos will be fresh to death. The oxcheek (cabeza) is my particular favourite, with incredibly tender and flavourful meat topped with tangy feta. The ensanada is made of gloriously crispy fried fish and copious amounts of slaw, and the carne asada is absolutely gorgeous steak. I've tried nearly all the tacos over the months but those are my favourites. All the tortillas are 100% corn and fresh made (as they should be, none of this flour tortilla nonsense), and the menu is safe for gluten-free folks except the fried fish taco and one of the salsas. Tacos range from £2.50-£3.50 and 3 fill me up, but hungry boys usually get 4. All hail Barrio Comida, may they never leave us. I always hear loads of American accents from the patrons when I come - my countrymen who crave wonderful, fresh, Mexican food flock here and surely aren't disappointed.

You won't normally find me in a chain restaurant but Las Iguanus always delivers really great food…read moreand is an ideal choice for groups of people due to the variety on the menu. The happy hour 2 for 1 cocktails after work are certainly appealing too! Las Iguanus offers authentic Southern American food, catering well for vegans and vegetarians, and with the option of tapas style dishes which I personally love as I'm often indecisive and a bit greedy with eyes bigger than my belly. On my latest visit however I went for the vegetable chilli which was lovely....just the right amount of spice and a generous portion although a bit too much rice in my opinion. My friend and I took advantage of happy hour and had a Mango Collins which was simple but delicious and refreshing. The layout of the restaurant seems to work okay but the table we were sat at had a constant thoroughfare of people passing by which was a little frustrating. One lady even walked past so fast that she knocked my drink over....luckily my reflexes were on fire and I saved my beloved alcohol as well as my outfit! The service again was okay but you could tell they were very busy and so not as attentive as other restaurants I've eaten in.

Went for bottomless brunch with my bestie and had a great time. Food was delish, drinks were divine…read moreand service was delectable. Also had a great view outside if you catch my drift

I'm glad this place has held on through the pandemic. The classic margarita…read moreand burrito were excellent. There are a few things they could do better, but compared to other Mexican wannabes Lobo Rojo was was pretty good. This opinion is coming from a California and Texas gal now in the great UK.

There is a dearth of good Mexican food in the UK, and so I was thrilled when Lobo Rojo opened up…read morerecently! A quick ten minute drive and I was SO pumped to have some of these much-loved flavours again. This place is hoppin', so call to book if you can or come early. We arrived at 530 on Saturday (two adults, one toddler) and it was almost full up - plenty of people just drinking in the bar area and most restaurant tables full. When we walked by on the previous Saturday night at 8, a sign said "No tables," so it does fill to capacity! I got a mocktail - not on the menu, so I can't say what it was, but I was told it had pineapple, raspberry, and vanilla. And I have to say, it was one of the best mocktails I've had (and since I'm pregnant, I'm well-versed in this area). It wasn't sickly sweet - the opposite! It was fruity without being overpowering and actually had a "grown-up" taste without the alcoholic punch. This is rare and was much-appreciated, I really enjoyed it. Next up - chips (I refuse to say crisps in this context) and guacamole, which came out in a flash. The guac tasted fresh and creamy, and the pomegranate seeds dotted throughout were a nice touch. The chips were not Doritos, thank goodness. Not homemade, but they did actually appear to be salted tortilla chips at least, and we were brought more when we needed them. So far so good. Then the tacos, which you order in pairs, and a pair costs about £6. The al pastor was my favourite flavour-wise, although I thought the strips of pork were a little tough and dry. I think of al pastor as being a tender, pulled meat, but with the grilled pineapple and lime crema, I honestly didn't really notice. Also, the 2 year old liked it. Next, the chicken mole tacos - good texture, juicy dark meat, but the mole sauce was a little on the sweet side. And finally the ensenada - a classic fish taco with flaky fish, good breading on it, loaded with cabbage and pico de gallo. Really too many toppings to pick up the thing, but great crunchy texture and I think they nailed the flavours here. These are homemade corn tortillas, they held together nicely, and they are so much better than flour tortillas could dream of being. The frijole fries were good - probably not necessary as we were being total pigs - but you get a huge portion for £5. Bit of false advertising as the "black beans" they were topped with was more of a refried beans, saucy situation, but not bad anyway. Feta and onions added a nice zing and the fries were nice and crisp. We are really keen to go back and try more things. The staff were very friendly, food came out quick for such a busy place, and even if some of the dishes slightly missed the mark, it's leaps and bounds above almost any other Mexican in the area (exception being Chucho's tacos and the late Barrio Comida - I MISS YOU). They totally have all the right flavours, the right combinations, the real ingredients. They either nail it or they are really close, and in this Latin American food desert, that's worth four stars in my book.

Standard chiquitos really, it's in a good location in the gala complex and it's in-between nandos…read moreand the fat buddah. I used to be a fan of the lunch menu here but it's become very limited now. Can't go wrong with this place for tea as the food is always yummy

This is a great restaurant! The atmosphere and aesthetic is just as good as the food. Some of the…read morefood is spicy but that just depends on how you like your spice. The deserts are great too, personally the churros are my favourite! The nachos are good too, and it is cheap for the quality of the food.