I'm reviewing Los Amigos Mexican restaurant, not the nearby cafe, which incidentally is also owned…read moreby the same company Having heard some good things from friends, I decided to give Los Amigos a try. As there isn't parking in the immediate vicinity, I strolled down They have tried to create a Mexican feel with sombreros hanging up everywhere Perhaps the best thing is their comprehensive menu of proper cocktails. During Happy Hour, the regular cocktails are all £3.50. My virgin pina colada was good and my friend was happy with her Singapore Gin Sling We shared a tostada to start - chorizo and prawns were served on a corn cracker with pinto beans. The toppings were nice though the guacamole didn't taste homemade. The waiter had failed to ask how I wanted my rib eye cooked and I waited until he was about to leave the table before telling him. Could do better there. The steak lacked the normal bone that rib eye has but was quite flavourful. The pepper sauce was quite glutinous. My friend's salmon was overcooked by a lot and the pairing with bearnaise sauce tasted a bit odd So a brave attempt to introduce a new genre of food to Epsom but only an average dining experience.

I must preface this review by telling you I am a Tex-Mex snob. I am not proud of it, but it is the…read moretruth. Having said that, I won't be returning to Los Amigos as I was fairly disappointed with the food. My husband and I visited for dinner and tried several dishes. To start, we ordered the tortilla dips and chips and the stuffed jalapeño peppers. The chips were slightly stale and the salsa was more like a sweet tomato sauce. The stuffed jalapeño peppers were good, but they could have been deep fried from a frozen product. For our mains, we had the chicken fajitas and the chicken nachos. The nachos had the same issues as the chips and salsa with the chicken tasting more Spanish than Tex-Mex. The fajitas were cooked okay, but must have had the same Spanish-rice type seasoning as the nachos... which really killed the flavour, in my opinion. I also tried the regular margarita, for which I had high hopes (thinking this could at least be a solid post-work drinks spot.) Sadly, the margarita was made with a mix and had only the one redeeming quality of a well-salted rim. I would have gladly paid another £1 or £2 for a margarita made from scratch- especially at a Tex Mex restaurant! All this said, I do not recommend this restaurant and suggest you go to Wimbledon for either Chiptole or Wahaca for your Tex-Mex cravings.

Erm, I think I'd have to be 'desperado' to eat here again…read more Ok, that's a little harsh but there are simply better places to eat. It is, as far as I know, the only Mexican/Tex Mex in the area which gives it an advantage. I went on 'ladies night' which meant cocktails were half price for us girls. I had a cosmo which was too watered down and served in a tumbler, but then I guess we're in a themed restaurant not a cocktail bar, so you can't expect much. We had nachos to start which as far as I could tell had the kind of cheese you get out of a tube smothered all over them. Grim. And chopped up black olives!? Really? The jalapeños were good, I ate those bad boys. For my main meal I had beef fajitas which were actually quite tasty and came with a side dish of salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, jalapeños and again, the random olives. All in all I wasn't too impressed, all a bit bland for my tastes, I think I'll stick to the local curry houses.

I had been here a couple of year's previous to my visit this year, I had found the food then nice…read more 2013 and it's completely different, not worth the money. Tasted like something we could rustle up ourselves. The coleslaw was sainsburys basic range. There wasn't one good quality bit of food in the meal, didn't taste authentic. The beer was good, but not brewed in the restaurant!

Really great (and pretty much only) Mexican joint in the area. Great customer service with…read moreauthentic Mexican layout and cuisine. The burritos and churros were great as well as most of their drinks. Very hip layout, great variety of choices and offers much more cuisine than just burritos!

So so good. Love this place. Literally my favourite restaurant in Kingston and the only place we…read moreeat here, and by far the best Mexican I've tried anywhere. Hidden away by the river it's easy to miss. Staff always remember us even after months of not coming and give us a warm welcome. Seriously good food!!

This is one of the best Mexican resturants I have visited in the UK. Does a nice selection of…read morefoods, and drinks, and the atmosphere is always nice. While the place is never busy, you get a real homely feeling from the owner/atmosphere. Would, and have, definately recommended

Overall a fantastic restaurant! Best margarita I have had…read morein London so far and the 2 for one all day was fantastic. All of the drinks the table ordered were lovely. I recommend the Paloma Diablo. The fajitas and nachos the table shares were fantastic- I will definitely be returning!

Our server had great recommendations. Didn't get charged for the extra mojito by mistake. Well…read moreworth a visit for good variety of food.

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

I quite liked this place, whilst the food was nothing I have not had before, it was extremely…read morefilling. It's not the biggest Mexican Resturant but it's local(ish) and as you can use Tastecard there that makes it even better. So pointers, Tastecard cannot be used to access the happy hour cocktails, Tastecard cannot be applied to the house specials . Anyway it is a small friendly restaurant the staff were very welcoming and the actual environment of the restaurant is ok, painted walls with Mexican imagery along with pictures of Hollywood legends in action mood, think Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood (to name a few) and so the list goes on. Except there is a picture of Gregory Peck in his civvies, which I really did not get. The cocktails were very good I will be going back without the car to sample more. The fact that you can order a pitcher of the cocktail you have is cool, the Mexican Banger is good The food is served in good portion sizes, except my starter of butterflied king prawns, could have used more than 3!!! The mains were all of good size and very filling. They could use slightly more spice but I guess that is a personal taste thing. All in all I will go back just to sample a pitcher of the Mexican Banger

Fantastic Mexican. I'm an expat Californian and I've found it hard to get authentic tasting Mexican…read morefood in London but El Sombrero delivers! We had burritos, chimichangas, and fajitas. Everyone was happy. Everyone is happy. Also, drinks menu. If you like variety, this is your jam. Take the bus from East Croydon.

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.