Joanna's reviews
Review of Chiquito
21 Apr 08, 12:54
Long wait for average food 
Every time I've been here the experience has always been different. The first time I ate there the service was brilliant but every time after it's only been average and sometimes quite poor.
I haven't had to wait for a table but the service to order and time waiting for the food to be brought to the table, cleared away, etc. has always (bar my first visit) been far too long to wait. Even when the restaurant has been quiet mid-week for lunch I've had to wait a really long time for food.
I also find that the food is never consistent - sometimes it is ok and sometimes it is bad. By bad I mean burnt or very cold or oily. Because I never know what kind of meal I will get here I don't go here anymore except when invited by friends and even then I usually try to excuse myself.
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Review of Chimichanga
13 Apr 08, 13:23
Fan-chimichanga-tastic! 
I love this restaurant – good food, brilliant music and atmosphere, nice décor, and very friendly and helpful staff. It is always really busy so book in advance if there are a lot of you or if you don’t want to wait for a table. In addition to the regular menu, they have a specials board with lovely, modern takes on traditional Mexican food. Most of the food is quite spicy so people who like plain food or can’t take spice may find it difficult to find something on the menu that they will enjoy. The food portions are massive and everything has always been cooked really well. The staff are happy to advise on food and drink and make recommendations if you are unsure of what to try. They play wonderful latino music, lots of Cuban salsa, and with the dark wooden floors which are perfect to dance on I always have to restrain myself from getting up and dancing!! As it gets very busy there the food can sometimes take a little longer than you would want to wait for it to be brought to the table, but the quality is so good and the food is always fresh and piping hot that the wait is well worth it. Would have awarded 5 stars if they had a few more plainer food options as if you want to go there with lots of people some may struggle to find something they like on the menu.
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