Chiquitos, London

Sometimes Mexican food makes a welcome change from the usual. It can be as hot and spicy as you like it, but there are plenty of milder choices if you don't like too much heat from your food. I'd been wanting to visit a Chiquito outlet for a while, and finally got my wish one rainy bank holiday afternoon last month. For those that aren't familiar with the name, Chiquito are a chain of 50+ Mexican themed restaurants scattered throughout the UK, with ...
...Chiquito restaurants offer a huge menu of Mexican style cooking, with more than a nod towards a more universally appealing Tex-Mex menu. If you're not familiar with Tex-Mex cuisine, it's best described as a style cooking which originated in Texas (and the other south-western states), blending US food products with the culinary dishes of Mexico. For example, there's a high usage of beef, beans and melted cheese, not to mention lashings of barbecue ...

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...The first time I visited Chiquitos, I didn't have a desert, but have since tried banana taquito, which is a banana, dusted with cinnamon, wrapped in a tortilla and deep fried with fudge sauce on top, served with vanilla ice cream. It is quite heavy for a desert - one of these on its own could fill you. Also, it is extremely sweet. Nonetheless, it tastes lovely. My only criticism about the food concerns one of the other dishes I tried - Mexican rice ...
...a bit heavy handed with the rice. That, coupled with the huge tortilla, constitues a bit of a stodgy meal, with not a lot by way of sauces to lubricate it all, so that would be one dish to miss. STAFF Onto the staff. The staff can't be faulted. I actually feel a bit sorry for them because they do seem constantly rushed off their feet. You'll be lucky to see the face of your waiter/waitress as they are usually just a blur. I also feel sorry for them ...

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The well known Mexican Bar/Grill restaurant franchise “Chiquitos” has a quite newly opened branch in the Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield. Having been open now for about 6 months, and after a few dining experiences there, I will review this specific branch. Where is it? ---------------- Located just off Junction 3 of the A1M the Galleria shopping centre has 2 sides, one that leads straight into the retail side of the centre and another that ...
...you past the cinema end of the centre. From this side with the 2 entrances, Chiquitos is located directly in front of you whichever side you enter from, on the ground floor. Layout / Design -- In keeping with the same branding as all other Chiquitos I have been in. The Restaurant has a warm feeling in it, with soft but warm lighting and lots of red, yellows and browns in its colour schemes to keep with the “Mexican” feel and also to make the place ...

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First of all I will clarify that the only chiquitos I have been to is the one in Ellesmere Port, near to cheshire oaks retail outlet, so this review is about that particular restaurant. Well I have to admit I love Mexico and Mexican food so this is a restaurant the I have visited many times with my partner and with various family members including children, and some older members who dont really do 'spicy food'. The Menu This is split into the ...
...desserts and drinks on the other side of a big piece of card. The starters range from the particularly non spicy prawn cocktail, to an extra large platter of things like potato skins, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers and more, that we shared between 3 of us today and had plenty to eat. I usually have the jalapeno poppers filled with cream cheese, these come served with a jelly that is just so scrumptious. There is a large selection of main courses, ...

wendy155 20.02.2005 · Read full review
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Ahh Mexican food. The first time I visited Chiquito’s I was very apprehensive. You see I don’t like hot and spicy food and that’s what Mexican food is all about, right? Well no not really, yes you do get some hot dishes but not all of them are like this. So if you are feeling put off because of this then don’t. There are plenty of dishes that will appeal to you. As well as boasting authentic Mexican food it has Mexican interior and music. So you ...
...I have only eaten in Chiquito’s a few time but I have been in them many of times as they have a separate bar area. Now anyone who likes cocktails has to come here and try a few. I certainly have! With it being a Mexican restaurant this is excellent for those who love tequila. Tequila doesn’t like me so I can’t really comment on the different tequilas. However, the cocktail I DO love is the Key West Cooler. Now this I the only cocktail that you can’t ...

salem_witch 09.01.2004 (16.01.2004) · Read full review
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This opinion relates to Chiquitos in general and more specifically the branch situated with the Warner Village complex on the w/bound A40 at Park Royal, Acton. This is very conveniently situated for a post or pre-flick meal. Again, the usual Frday and Saturdays night rush means waiting in the bar for a table. Sunday night gives you another problem - lengthy service. On one occasion, after being shown immediately to a table, I was forced to walk ...
...I actually LIKE the place!) I don't think they have quite got their staffing levels sorted. I have always found the Mexican style food good wholesome stuff, my particular favourite being the mixed beef and chicken fajitas, served at your table on a sizzler. Although I like quacamole and refried beans, I'm not keen on the way they blend into the appearance of wallpaper paste in the subdued lighting...but heh, that's just me! Despite being a newly ...

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I regularly visit chiquitos and have the lunch menu! Last time I went I had a 3 course meal for just 8.45 there are also other options to have a one course meal and two course meals but I find this price amazing ecspecially when the price of my verde nacho starter added up to about 6 pounds and the fajitas 8. The fajitas are really good they come out sizzling on a pan with 4 tortillas cheese, salsa, and vegetables. The service was excellent staff ...
...table straight away. Chiquitos food is excellent and I would happily pay full price for a meal there but the lunch menu 12-5pm monday-friday is a good way to save money and have a lovely meal. I would reccommend this to anyone who loves mexican food or who wants a great meal. ...

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Didn't plan to eat at chiquitos but heard the music and smelt the food and felt like giving it a try. Was seated in a typical american booth style area, which was very nice. The restaurant on the whole had a nice ambience, was clean and comfortable. Good choice on menu and being a fan of mexican food was looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately it was an absolute disappointment. From where I was seated I could see the kitchen area and the chef ...
...looked clean and the chef was busy prepping. What I did notice though was his only equipment seem to be a couple of deep fat fryers! And unfortunately I guess that is pretty much the basis of the menu; deep fried ready made food, yuk! I had the combo fahitas and my daughter had the salmon fish cakes, which we were expecting as according to the menu, would be served with mexican rice. However, it was served with rather card boardish fries, and a limp ...

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Unbelievable poor service from this restaurant. I Spoke to the manager the day before about booking a table for a large group. He told me that it was not possible to reserve, but there would only be a very short wait - time for a quick drink at the bar at most. We ended up waiting well over TWO HOURS for our table (after being repeatedly told our table was almost ready)!!! Some of our group ended up leaving before it was time for dinner. The manager was unwilling to sufficiently compensate our inconvenience and ruined evening, and in the end was quite rude. ...

paulstewart97 11.11.2007
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As soon as you enter the authentically Mexican Chiquitos,you are overcome with the warm and friendly atmosphere.On my recent visit,me and my friend were warmly welcomed by the very pleasant seating hostess who took us to a cosy smoking table.We were given food menus as soon as we were seated.We chose are drinks first (two GIANT margharitas!!),from the extremely varied drinks menu which was already on the table.The waitress approached our table very ...
...waitress I've EVER had!) and asked us if we were ready to order.We ordered our drinks,but we weren't yet ready to order our food,so Jean went to get our drinks.While she was gone,we decided on a 'Duck Fajita' for me and a 'Chicken Santa Fe Wrap' for my friend. Both the drinks and the meals arrived promptly and they were all throughly enjoyable!!Overall,our visit to Chiquitos Metro Centre was unforgettable and highly recommended to anyone,especially ...

NatRach 05.03.2004 · Read full review
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Chiquitos is one of the best restaurants in London. The food there is mexican and southern USA. This means you can get trad mexican or a texas steak for example. The prices in there are quite high but on a par with similar restaurants. It takes a long time to get a seat on friday/saturday but you can wait in the bar and they give you a pager which flashes once a table is ready so no actual queueing. The drinks are very good with a whole range of ...

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Chiquitos in Leicester Square is one of the best Mexican Restaurants I have ever been to. It has recently been refurbished and is now even better than before! I've been at least 20 times. The atmosphere is superb, there is a lively bar (especially on a Friday night) and the food is delicious. It has a wide variety so it caters for everyones taste. The only downfall is that it can be pretty pricey, but then it is in Leicester Square so you should ...

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