So, I'm biased, because I already know I love Mexican food (or Tex Mex which is apparently what we…read moremostly get in the UK. Fine. Whatever. I love it). Having tried other bits and pieces of Latin inspired cooking I figured a Cuban restaurant would probably be a pretty safe bet. Having wandered past Poco Havana a few weeks back, it went straight to the top of the "to try list." So, at around 9pm on a Saturday night we arrived to a quiet-ish, but not totally empty restaurant. We took a seat, ordered a jug of frozen margaritas (yes!) and looked at the menus. The first impression we got was that the restaurant was warm and welcoming and that the smells coming from the kitchen were awfully promising. The second impression we got was that for a restaurant named for Cuba's capital, it serves an awful lot of Mexican food. About half the menu is given over to burritos, tacos and enchiladas. Perhaps that's no bad thing, but I was kind of surprised. Anyway, I ordered the hurrachas con chorizo to start. It's a kind of corn meal pancake which was served really crunchy and topped with chorizo, potato, avocado, mushrooms and sour cream. My braver partner went for the almost death wings. I tried one - they're hot. I mean, I could probably have eaten one, if provided with sufficient water, but not the 5 he was served. We decided to stick to the "Cuban Corner" of the menu for our mains. I chose the Pernil Relleno cos Moros y Christianos - a garlicy, citrussy and lightly spiced dish with huge juicy chunks of tender roasted pork shoulder, served with rice and peas. My goodness that pork was good and it's nice to get a change from the ubquitous pulled pork that seems to be everywhere right now. My partner chose the Ropa Vieja, a slow roasted, chipotle spiced, shredded beef dish, again with rice and peas. A delicious as it was, after his 5 chicken wings he struggled to finish it. Fortunately the staff didn't mind at all that he wanted to take the rest home with him and made a point of wrapping it extra carefully so it didn't leak. We finished the meal with pisco, a kind of brandy I hadn't tried before, as a digestif. The whole meal came in under £60 which, given how much we enjoyed it, I thought was a great price. While we were there we noticed that they clearly also operate as a bar. You can just sit with a few drinks, maybe a bar snack or two, and while an evening away. Chatting to the staff we were told that they're open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, which is good to know. As well as a favourite new restaurant, I think we've found a cool new place just to hang out.

So got an itison voucher for 2 burritos and 2 beers for a tenner, can't argue really. Used to dig…read morebo kantina so was surprised it had changed hands to recently... We got pork nachos to start, stone cold. The pulled pork tasted just like shop bought pork smothered in bbq sauce, was cold and stringy and far too sweet. The guac was Brown, and the tortilla chips of the lowest quality. Got steak burritos for main, easily the worst attempt at burritos I've ever encountered. Filled with what seems like microwaved rice and pea mix with rare steak. Couldn't taste anything else I would expect to be in a burrito, like guac or sour cream or cheese, or beans. Just rice, peas, and raw steak. Now I feel like a philistine for complaining over rare steak, normally if I order a steak I would ask for it medium. But you just don't expect to be picking bits of raw beef out of the rice in yer burrito. I can't imagine this place stays open for long serving that grub, if you want tapas style Mexican food - go to tooplabamba.

Damn, this place is cool…read more Revolución de Cuba was one of many bars on my list that I needed to visit while I was in Glasgow. Located on the bustling Renfrew St. this place is hard to miss. The minute you walk in you feel like you're walking into a modern Latin American restaurant - sexy, dark, colourful are all the adjectives that are popping out at me. We came in on a Saturday night and it was busy, busy, busy. People were dancing, professional dancers were in full costume, every table was full, and all the guests looked happy taking down their fancy cocktails. The one downside of it being busy? It was hard to get a drink from the bartender. But once we got his attention, he was quick to serve. Our trip was short and sweet, since we had many other bars we wanted to visit this night. One drink and we were out of there. I would definitely come back for more drinks and dancing though. They also have a food menu that looked quite good, but unfortunately I didn't try anything. Good music, good vibes, good drinks. What more could you want?

I wanted to love this place, and maybe it's because it's just out of the womb that it isn't quite…read morethere yet. The décor is okay, functional as much as interesting, there is a nice selection of spirits, especially rum, and I suspect that the tables can be cleared for salsa, gigs etc. The food and service though was slightly disappointing. Not that our server wasn't chatty or pleasant, the exact opposite in fact, it's just that the food took a while to arrive. Again, the menu is slightly disappointing too, there is very little on there that is specifically Cuban, in fact most of it would not be out of place in a Spanish tapas bar. I ordered albondigas (meatballs in tomato sauce), sticky chicken skewers, and the roasted chorizo. It took a while, when it did come though it was all tepid, it just wasn't warm enough, unlike my partner's, hers were all fine, but then again she didn't get the Gambas Pil Pil she wanted nor the tea at the end because it was taking too long! The roasted chorizo was great, a nice smooth chorizo with a really tasty red wine, honey and onion sauce. I also had some of my partner's Cajun cream mushrooms and they were creamy, spicy and properly warm. Nice large olives too. The meatballs were not bad, quite tasty, although I personally like them firmer, and the tomato sauce wasn't broken down enough, meaning it was separated and it certainly didn't coat well. The skewers weren't "sticky" enough, making them a little drier and the lime and honey flavour not as intense as it could have been. I'm sure it'll get better, these are no doubt just teething problems, but on the basis of this visit it's a three.

We found the food tasty, the service excellent and the atmosphere jubilant without being over…read morepowering at Topolabamba. Traveling through Scotland we've been amazed at all the Mexican food restaurants. After a terrible plate of natchos, we've avoided them until last night. The lure of a margarita brought us in to this place that serves water out of Jose Cuervo bottles. The ambiance was lively and had the bright ceramics of our home town neighbor. Ben, our waiter, was wonderful-calmly dealing with our concerns and bringing us dishes one at a time. We started with fish tacos which were delicious and had slices of Serrano peppers. The spiciness was welcome. We had prawn tostadas that I would order again without hesitation. Quality of the prawns was excellent. The spirit of Mexican cuisine was in these dishes although they were different than the Mexican food we've had in Mexico and in San Diego. The calamari was a stretch for being Mexican but tasted great. We were disappointed to not have the margarita rims salted and the avocado was barely adequate for us but otherwise this place is great for Mexican food in Scotland.

The service was so nice--truly lovely people--but if you have ever had actual Mexican food you will…read morebe unbelievably disappointed. If you're just craving churros then this is the spot! Just avoid everything else.

Meat fest!!! This was my forth time at Zico's....no I am not an addict!!!…read more Everytime this little gem appears on Groupon well I am all over it. The deal is normally all you can eat Buffet £19 for 2 people for a 2hr sitting. Cannie grumble with that...well not me certainily ive been 4 times he heee. This time service was a struggle! the world cup was on , lots of men in eating them out of business and was very crowded, so services was alot slower than normal, so i suggest that you go mid week or on a Friday. We enjoyed our meal. I still have alot of faith in this place, hence the 4 stars. Would I go here and pay full price? Nah probably not, Will I buy another voucher? Oh probably.

Meat comes in cycles... Later cuts are juicier!…read moreService can be slow...

This place needs some serious help. It's just the husband and wife, they likely need some training…read moreon how to handle a full room. Our family had to leave after only receiving about half of the items we ordered after waiting for an hour. My mother paid for all of the food, really shouldn't have, should have only paid for what was served. The food that was served was mediocre at best. I had the beef tacos and they were really flavorless, mostly just the flavor of the corn tortillas. The portion of lettuce and cilantro was wilted and browned, clearly had been sitting out for days. The nachos my daughter ordered were stale and the cheese looked like it came out of a bag vs freshly grated(you can tell because anti-caking agent in a bag of shredded cheese doesn't melt together like it would freshly grated). My wife received the tortillas and salsa for her fajitas but the beef never came. We had to retrieve our own menus, order our drinks(server didn't ask). The ambience is ok for a basement restaurant, it could be greatly improved. The biggest improvement would be getting rid of the small bar, it seems useless. This would provide more table space. They definitely need an additional host/server. And then some formal training on basic restaurant service, even an online course would likely greatly improve things.

the service was 4 stars despite it being two people running the joint and cooking the food. they…read morewere diligent but were clearly very busy. when a group of 6 or 7 came it, my partner and I made sure to grab the check quickly - we had a feeling we may sit. Overall service was good - very friendly team. The ambiance was nice - i like these quiet little places that are simple. i give that a 4/5 as well Sadly the food fell flat. we had several things on the menu - most of which was lackluster. Yuca Fries and Croquettes were not fresh - they taste like they had been fried the day before an warmed up. nothing crunchy about it - just chewy and not very flavorful. The mini cachapa was good - nice and gooey in the middle. The quesadilla looked like it was made by a 14 year old in the kitchen... bland... zero flavor... it didnt taste bad but then again it was just cheese and a tortilla folded in half. the beef tacos were not very good - the beef is overcooked and they dont let teh beef strain before loading the thick corn tortilla. they didnt add anything to teh tacos but the beef - and the beef was too salty. the saving grace were the arepas - however the plantain and feta arepa needs to come with some sort of sauce. the chili beef one was good... the best part about the arepa's were how fresh they tasted and how filling they were. Overall for the price - its not half bad. Im sure after a few beers it would be a great way to sober up and is probably fine for some takeaway now and again.

I can finally tick off having Mexican food in Scotland. Each trip wherever what country I'm in, I…read moremake it a priority to try their versions of food we have back in the states. The restaurant itself was quite nice. It's right in the heart of Glasgow just down the streets from all the shops and bars. Staffs were all welcoming which is a major priorities at restaurants. Drink wise, it was a full bar so anything you would like they had. Started off with 2 margaritas which was quite nice. And for starters, chicken katsu which you would never see on the menu at a traditional Mexican restaurant. It was quite nice, good crunch and nicely battered. For entrees, still odd but the katsu dinner served with rice in a sauce with scallions garnish. It was quite tasty to say. Also, the fajitas platter which was ok. Nothing major to rave about but it was good. It wasn't sizzling on a skillet how the states serves it. The way it was presented was meat on one tray, another tray had the sides of sauce of sour cream, salsa and guacamole. And the last was the tortillas. Portions of meat and grilled veggies were very skimpy. Other dishes that were ordered from our group was a taco platter which came as a build your own tacos. Three different meats, tortillas and the condiments. Even some of the starters had nothing to do with Mexican food. I guess you have to add traditional items at different restaurants to please everyone. Not saying I'm a connoisseur of Mexican food but having loads throughout Mexico and the states, it was just ok. I can say I finally tried it.

This was my first time in a las Iguanas restaurant and I loved it. I chose a veggie chilli which…read morewas delicious, even when I was full I couldn't stop eating as it was just so good, same with the coconut cooler I had in a beautiful pineapple glass I wish I could take home. Service was fast and staff were so friendly and accommodating and complimentary which put me at ease as I was dining alone. This is a lovely relaxing restaurant and I can't fault it, so glad I've finally tried a las iguanas and no doubt I will be back!

Amazing meal, fabulous service, great music! Vanessa was a lovely host at her restaurant which has…read morebeen open just 8 days. We were fortunate to stumble upon this places specializing in small plates. We enjoyed charcuterie, skirt steak and burrata with our drinks. They made an amazing traditional daiquiri with plantation pineapple rum, fresh lime and homemade simple syrup. Please don't leave without having the tres leches donuts! A perfect end to a wonderful day visiting Es

A wonderful surprise to be able to eat quality Venezuelan food in Edinburgh. Delicious Latin food…read moreand very good service

A small family run Venezuelan Street food place. We managed to get in after a wait on a very wet…read moreSaturday night. The wait was totally worth it! Not knowing what was good, just asked John and Sugey, the owners what was good. They gave us Yuca Fritters with garlic guasacca sauce( very good), Pabellon Arepas, (very very good) and Tequenos ( yum!) I'm definitely heading back, there's lots more on the menu I need to try :)

The new, modern Sabor Criollo on Cowgate is certainly a contrast to the original Stockbridge…read morelocation that has a family feel. This new one has been quiet for dining, and when I came at 7pm on Monday with Mason R we were the only ones there at first before two other tables came about 7:30. The staff were friendly and the menu was reasonable with fajitas for £12 or enchilada for £10 or the Dominican Flag for £9, and the prices were even more reasonable since we were armed with a Groupon voucher. We had the beef fajitas which were delicious and had good freshly made sauces although we only were given three tortillas and could have done with another to fill with the generous portion of beef. The Dominican flag dish had perfectly cooked chicken with an amazing sauce, as well as rice and black beans. The food was really good and well priced, but the ambiance was lacking a bit for dinner. I'd suspect this place does well with hosting its salsa classes on Tuesdays and would be a good place to come for a cocktail or dancing at the weekend. Hopefully this place will become more popular once it becomes more established!

Margarita was better than food but expensive. Nothing was right. It seemed like they didnt know…read morewhat Mexican food was supposed to be. Ordered Queso and it was some orange mystery stuff totally wrong. I ordered chili relleno which is a pepper stuffed with cheese ... not here. Husband commented seemed like a Turkish guy trying to do Mexican food but no idea what he's doing. Didnt bring salsa or chips. Would never come back. Do not recommend.

Sorry but not good. Service was fine, restaurant was clean but the food was certainly a Scottish…read moreinterpretation of Mexican and it really missed the mark as far as flavor.