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.

Oh delicious Bibi's! How did it take me so long to visit you? Now I know what I've been missing out…read moreon all this time. As other reviews have said, this place is small and you will need a booking most nights of the week. I phoned a few days in advance and could only get a table for 8pm on a Wednesday - they try to do their dinner service in two seatings, so it's either pre theatre if you're in early, or a la carte at the 8pm seating. When we arrived our table wasn't ready and so we were told to sit at another one, but then those guests arrived and so we moved to stand up again. The space is really small and so it's a little pokey/awkward - especially as the group who were at our table were asked to finish up and one of the guests seemed really miffed about this. Anyway, we were seated and given some menus, tortillas and margaritas while looking over the menu. I ordered the empanadilla with beef, chorizo & cheese to start, followed by the taco station. I had definitely scoffed too many tortillas but the empanadilla was delicious - served with a lovely sour cream sauce and actually quite big for a starter. The tacos were a mix of crispy corn and soft shell tacos and you can choose whatever fillings you want from about 8 options. I had refried bean, salmon and chicken which were all lovely. The chicken had some apple mixed through it which was odd but a nice twist. Our bill was about £24 each including tip and soft drinks and service was super friendly and helpful, even though they were clearly rushed off their feet. I can't wait to go back!

Ok, so perhaps I may have been a little harsh the first time around. Having been spoiled most of my…read morelife with some of the best authentic Mexican food around, I have extremely high standards. After another strenuous workout session with our trainer in Kelvingrove Park, we were ravenous. We quickly popped home to change, and headed out. Lumberjack suggested Bibi's, which is down the road from our flat... I was hesitant, but I figured I would give it another go. Random aside... funnily enough, over dinner the other night with a fellow American, we were just discussing how British interpretation of Mexican food is sooooo beyond off. These attempts are noted, but never satisfy the bill. She was telling me about her adventures of seeking Mexican in London... while I explained I've given up, and have been fulfilling my Mexican food needs at home with my very own tortilla press. *sigh* Anyway, so I approached Bibi's with the mentality "this is not Mexican food... this is not Mexican food". Upon arriving, we were sat at our table by the very friendly hostess and served complementary margarita shots. Half of the 10/11 tables were occupied, which included a birthday party. The service was great and friendly. We were served chips and salsa, which I was pretty pleased with. Followed by a chicken quesadilla start... also pretty tasty. Then we both had beef burritos... now these burritos were OK, but it was like they used Hormel canned chili (google if you're not familiar) with chunks of CARROTS for the burrito filling. I always tell my friends back in Mexico about the things they serve here in the UK, and we all get a real kick out of it because it's so not Mexican (especially the chunks of carrots in burritos). I only ate about half of it and I was done. So if you take the approach that this is not real Mexican food, then you'll be pleased with the freshness and satisfied. I've bumped up the rating by one star because of that said approach.

This little bar blasts out contemporary mariachi music and has a real sense of fun about. Add to…read morethat the lunch menu, which is a little like Taco Mazuma or Pinto in Glasgow and it's a great addition to the current Paisley revival. I went in at lunchtime as part of our works Paisley Post Pay Day Pub Grub celebration. They do a burrito and a soft drink for £4.95 with the option of chicken, pulled pork or beef. Food wise it perhaps isn't as good as Pinto, but in a Paisley copntext it is worthy of a visit and even a return. I think it would make a decent post work drinks venue too.

When you're the only show in town as to my knowledge this is the only Tapas place in Paisley it's a…read moregood job you do what you do well. I've done the pre theatre a few times here and have always been satisfied as has my company. The pre theatre is always a good bet with a reasonably extensive menu at a good price and friendly service. The tapas portions are par for the course and the food has always been of more than acceptable quality. Their biggest sell for me is the chili chocolate mousse which is for me the especialidad de casa (thanks again to Spanish speakers Tuesday) I am (ahem) 'reliably informed' that the promo cocktails are worth indulging in and there is a pretty good wine list. All in all certainly worth a visit.

This is a great place for drinks…read more I know other reviews show food being served...however...as of July 2025 there is no kitchen open here which serves food. However, if you wish, you may bring in takeaway food from nearby establishments. My mates and I loved this place for its simple offerings of good beer on draught, and their local whiskey selection. Everyone else was watching the football match on the tele...but we were just having fun amongst ourselves.

lack of sushi the duchess was dirty…read morestaff spat in my food didn't enjoy the experience overall really nice place kind staff tasty food glad it had no sushi ( I'm allergic )

I'm in town for a medical conference at the nearby SEC and "Armadillo" and I found this gem of a…read morerestaurant highly rated on YELP and TripAdvisor so I fortunately secured a front window table and had a late dinner in this art deco style dinner on the west end. Service was friendly and helpful and efficient and even though the menu was seemingly concise each of the dishes appears to be thoughtfully created and masterfully executed. I started with a Spanish rioja which was delicious. My starter was the scallops and the portion was generous and nicely seared with a middle eastern style presentation. My main was the lamb rump - which doesn't sound like a cut I'd gravitate to but it proved to be an ample portion and a nice serving. Once again with a middle eastern twist and every item on the plate made sense, was complimentary and nicely executed. I was too full for desert but those around me ordered and everything coming out of the kitchen looked equally delicious, generously portioned and all I saw were happy smiling faces and empty plates going back to the kitchen. Highly recommended! Bravo Fanny !!

Very good food and service, although a smaller restaurant than I had realized. I especially enjoyed…read morethe wild mushroom & parmesan carbonara.

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!

Superb food and service. A hidden gem. Good tunes, great…read morestaff and very good value for money. It's casual but worth it.

Good sushi. Service was excellent Draft beer is available…read more Outside and inside seating.

A wee review update and still a very strong 5 stars from me!…read more Cubatas is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Glasgow, I've now had countless meals here and enjoyed exceptional food and friendly, attentive service each time. We often take our little boy with us and they are so lovely to him, I order him a couple of dishes as soon as we arrive and these are brought out not long after we have him settled in his highchair and our drinks have arrived. It's brilliant as food keeps him occupied and we can relax and enjoy our food too. I force myself to order some dishes I haven't tried before - it's so easy to stick with the ones I have tried and I LOVE - and each time I discover another mouth watering dish. One of my new favourites is the pork cheek, melt in the mouth, jam packed full of flavour and so moreish. Added to some regular favourites such as the spicy prawns, paella, patatas bravas and their delicious salad dishes and you get a wonderfully varied meal. My top tip is to order a basket of bread for the table, the sauces and oils that accompany the dishes are divine and I love mopping them up with a chunk of soft fluffy bread. It's great going to Cubatas in a big group, with people who are happy sharing. My ideal would be to go and order one of everything off the menu, heaven :) These guys also do gift vouchers, I know as I bought my mum and dad some for Christmas. We've taken them for dinner here a few times and they love it!

Well what do you do after working out? Stuff your face uncontrollably until it hurts to breathe! I…read morelove this feeling, I am full equals happiness. Let's start with Bread which couldn't be any fresher. Roasted almonds and nachos. The nachos were different served up with BBQ rather than salsa, this might actually be a new thing for me. The great thing about tapas is that you can order everything and everyone just shares. Pataas Bravas, marrocon kebabs, fired cheese, chorizo in pastry..... Yes pastry! Prawns in garlic, fajitas, A pork dish, chicken with a batter and colorful sauce, meatballs and a massive paella, I'm sure there has been a few dishes I've missed. Feeling full yet? A tapas of deserts oh my goodness. A baileys cheese cake, check! Creme brûlée....check something that tastes of butterscotch. Tiramisu ooofffft! Some other spongy thing and a walnut cake. Man I've just re lived this experience....so good! Staff friendly and great food make this my perfect match!!

Probably the only decent take away in this area. The chicken kebabs are fresh and tasty are the…read morecurries are pretty good for a take away.