This restaurant is pretty close to my boyfriend's house but for some reason we just never went…read more During the we'd walk past and say 'Oh, we must definitely go there soon. Yes? Let's go there' and the, come evening, we'd forget about it/not be in the mood. One evening we remembered AND wanted to go so we headed inside, a little nervous that it wouldn't live up to the long wait. Man, does it, though. The food is pure excellence; it's light, delicious, good quality. We didn't have to wait long for it. The whole place has a really good ambience. The service was great. The prices are incredible too - looking at the menu you think 'Hmm, those prices are alright' but then when you see the amount you get... phewph! I love, love, love it.

I thought this place was going to be great. It looks great from outside and the decor inside too…read morewith comfy seating and a dark moody feeling sets you up for something good. Sadly we found the service quite slow, there wasn't much choice in the way of tapas, my partners nachos and chilli were very disappointing and the choice of mains only consisted of Tacos, Quesadillas, chimichanga's and lasagna! Basically its can't really call itself a tapas bar or a mexican restaurant. Spaniards would be shocked.

All 5 stars are well deserved! This place is amazing. Try…read moreeverything, and get something else to go. Beautifully prepared. Exciting menu, and so veg friendly! My new favorite across the globe

One of things I miss the most about moving to Wales from California is my precious Mexican food. To…read morebe honest, when I first heard about Wahaca I was extremely skeptical at how good it could be but with all the glowing reviews on Yelp I just had to give it a try. I mean, I was getting some serious Mexican food withdrawals and needed a fix. Wahaca scratched my itch straight away and then some - the food here is absolutely gorgeous! Mind, it isn't 100% authentic. It isn't the greasy, heavy, but utterly indulgent Mexican food I'm used to. Wahaca is more of Mexican cuisine with a modern twist but they do pay some pretty accurate homage to the spices and flavours of Mexico; they even apparently have a trusted source in Mexico for certain ingredients. ~ Atmosphere: Wahaca is sneakily massive. When I first walked in, I thought it seemed pretty tiny but there are actually 3 different floors for dining with the top floor having a stocked bar for a bit of lounging as well. Because their toilets are on the top floor, they actually have an ELEVATOR in the restaurant! ~ Customer Service: Really friendly. The waitress asked if we needed any help with figuring out what to order from the menu but since I was already really familiar with Mexican cuisine I didn't need it. However, rest assured if you're new to Mexican food the waitresses are happy to help (don't feel embarrassed to ask!). Food came out pretty quickly and they have a unique system where you can pay using wi-fi as well. ~ Food: The absolute highlight. My partner and I wanted to skip the "ah"s and "um"s with deciding what to order, so we just went for the Wahaca selection for "adventurers" - £32.50 worth of food. It came with: * 2 Salmon Sashimi Tostadas * 3 Pork Pibil Tacos * 1 Large Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla (cut in half) * 2 Pea & Mint Empanadas * Frijoles w/ Chorizo * Broccoli w/ Green Goddess Dressing * Grilled Corn on the Cob * Churros y Chocolate The highlight for the meal for me was DEFINITELY the Salmon Sashimi Tostadas - they were absolutely perfect and the salmon was incredibly fresh! I regret not ordering more! To be honest, when I first looked at the menu for the taster plate I was skeptical about how much I'd enjoy a lot of the other stuff. I thought the broccoli, corn, and frijoles would be a tad boring but I'm so glad I was proven wrong. I never thought that I'd be enjoying just a plate of broccoli so much but it was perfectly cooked and went very well with the dressing. Normally, I'm not a fan of corn on the cob either (I just find them a pain to eat!) but again, Wahaca managed to take something I normally don't like and turn it into something magical. The sauce on the corn was flawless. My least favourite part of the meal were the tacos, but that's only because I've had better (not fair though seeing as I'm from California). However, they were still very delicious. --- The only downside to Wahaca is that I feel it's very pricey and you don't really feel too full at the end either. After we finished our meal, my partner and I were still feeling a bit hungry. I would say that Wahaca isn't great when you're looking for a filling dinner (unless you're willing to pay a lot) but fantastic if you're looking to appreciate food and enjoy different flavours. Even though it was expensive, I couldn't rate anything less than 5 stars since the food here is among the best I've had in Cardiff!

I LOVE Amigos, it's like a hidden gem. It's amazing! so authentic and amazing food and service. I…read morerecommend everyone to try this at least once! you will not be disappointed. I actually also wrote a review here with pictures - http://www.cutepandaa.co.uk/2015/07/Amigos-Cardiff.html I also ordered recently and it was amazing, it arrives in a foil case/box in perfect condition. No mess, just as good as in the restaurant.

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.

Fresh and tempting salad bar with a wide range of olives to choose from to fill the container's…read moresize of choice. Bought Burrata which is rarely found in Cardiff as well as cream of tartar. Staff are always available for help. Very organized and well managed deli.

Great store with fond memories. I've been coming here ever since I was a child and will continue to…read moredo so in order to help small businesses.

What a nice dinner we had at the Las Iguanas on 7/18/25. The nice person at the host stand Kamilla…read morewas kind enough to get a table even though we had no reservations. The streets seemed busy and we found out there were a lot of university students graduating this weekend. Our server was Hannah. Fantastic is the best word to describe her attitude. Friendly and warm Hannah helped us pick a few items to share. We got dinner and show because we sat across from the bar. The folks making our drinks were working very hard. The gal with the red hair was fun to watch. What great energy the staff brings to this location. This is was worth it!

Two tables were seated after us, and they finished their food before we received our food. We…read moreordered the Chili con Carne and the Buenos Aires burger.

The food is soooo good and filling, the service is nice and quick but the burritos are a bit…read morepricey, the ambiance is amazing smelling so good and filling.

UPDATED: Tortilla have been in touch and made things right…read moreby giving me a free replacement meal on my next visit. Which I've now carried out. And it was substantially better than my first experience through deliveroo. Really tasty food served up to temperature. Just stay away from Deliveroo I guess! Who've made no attempt to fix this. Make sure you visit in person! AVOID! Ordered from them through Deliveroo, despite the food arriving quickly (they even said six minutes after it left the restaurant) it arrived cold, and the salsa it was served with was watery, flavourless mess. I wouldn't recommend you buy from here, save your money there's many nicer alternatives elsewhere!

The service, location, and food were all great…read more It's right on Cardiff Bay, which is convenient and a great people watching spot. I highly recommend going for lunch, where there are appetizers under £3, wine and beer for £2 (one glass only), and many mains for £7.50-8.50. For vegetarians, vegan, and gluten free folks - they have a very extensive menu that is very clearly marked. ( I personally recommend the vegetarian enchilada.)

My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day and we both really enjoyed our experience! In the…read moreheart of Mermaid Quay, the place has a great atmosphere and would be definitely a nice dinner spot before and after a show at the nearby Millenium Centre. ~ Atmosphere: Great atmosphere with dim lighting and depending on where you're sitting, you have a great view if the hustle and bustle outside in Mermaid Quay. Not a bad place for a date at all! ~ Customer Service: The waitress who served us was excellent. Really friendly, prompt, and since it was Valentine's Day we even got served some complimentary wine for 2. The food came out in no time at all - can't fault that! Overall, absolutely no complaints about the service. Even though it was a really busy night, things still went smoothly. ~ Food: Delicious! We ordered: - 2 Taco Planks (£12 for 2): There was a variety of options you can choose for toppings on the grilled soft tortilla and we opted for the pork and the garlic chili prawns. I especially loved the prawn tacos! The lime aioli sauce they used was absolutely divine. The taco planks were also a lot larger than I thought they would be. Normally, restaurants served tacos in 3s but the taco planks were HUGE! I couldn't even count how many there were! - Sea Bass Achiote (£13.95) DELICIOUS! I absolutely loved this dish and would definitely be ordering it again next time I come back. The sea bass was perfectly cooked and the crab and prawns was perfect in the tomato sauce that was served with it. Normally, I don't order fish at restaurants because fish is really hard to get right and when it's cooked wrong, it's terrible! However, I can safely report that Las Iguanas KNOWS their way around fish. Incredible dish! --- I'm really pleased with my Valentine's Day meal. Going to a new place for a special occasion is always a risk, but we're really pleased with how this one went!

I can't believe no one has reviewed Uncle Sam's yet! It's a bit of a classic American fast food…read moretakeaway right in the heart of Studentville, on Crwys Road (in Cathays/Roath). It has been going for years, and has managed to hold on to its fine reputation for decent quality and value for money throughout that time. It IS rather tiny, however, so it's possible you could easily walk past and miss it - but once you've been there once for food, you'll be a complete convert. Basically, they do American fast food - mainly burgers. It's not healthy, and it's not complicated, but what they do they do very well. The belly-busting All American 1/2 pound burger with fries and a tub of blue cheese sauce seems to go down well with meat-eaters, while there's a generously proportioned veggie option for people like me who don't eat beef. They also do chicken and pizza, but to be honest if you go to Uncle Sam's it should be for a burger, because that's what they do best. Excellent value for money!

Best chicken in Cardiff, I repeat for effect Uncle Sam's is the best chicken in Cardiff. I used to…read morelive in the States and as anyone who has been there or is from the U.S will tell you bigger is better! Why? It just is and Uncle Sam's certainly lives up to its American namesake. The restaurant is tiny and like other reviews have said it so easy to miss, so its beggars belief how such a small place can churn out such big and hearty portions of food. The price is ok but that is completely offset by taste of the food, as the juicy and flavourful chicken engulfs your taste buds. Of course chicken is not for everyone and they do have plenty of other dishes on the menu such as huge burgers (which have appeared to been given a real shout in other reviews) and pizza but honestly I personally think Uncle Sam's rules the roost!