A Tex-Mex Fiesta at Chiquito

By Francis Bentos

The beauty of Tex-Mex cuisine isn't just about the spice, the vibrant colours, or the sometimes challenging pronunciations of the dishes, but the spectacle of it all. You want to put sizzling fajitas together yourself, and to get as much salsa as possible onto that last nacho. No-one in Britain needs to go stateside to find a Tex-Mex restaurant worth writing home about, because it can all be found at Chiquito.

With 65 restaurants nationwide, Chiquito can be found in Leicester Square to Leeds, with the same appeal in any of its branches. Not only does it serve a menu bursting with exotic specialities, but it serves up a unique experience to go with them. Mexican-style interiors are flooded with colour from the traditional artwork, pottery and artefacts lining the walls.

The Chiquito menu is filled with colourful, spicy options to make the taste buds tingle. Sizzling fajitas and tacos come with a huge choice of fillings, ranging from Acapulco chicken to roasted vegetables. When the mouth watering ingredients are brought to the table, the diner takes over - you are left to put them together, meaning you can have them any way you wish. For those wanting a more conventional meal, a wide range of traditional Mexican specialties are served, such as Mexican-style lamb shank, or the popular Tequila Snapper.

American classics also feature proudly on the Chiquito menu. The Smokin' Texan Chilli Hot Dog brings a Houston twist, while the barbeque rack of ribs will challenge even the heartiest of appetites. The nachos make the perfect sharing dish for a group of friends.

Chiquitos understands that Tex-Mex cuisine is not just an exciting option for adults - children want in on it too! That's why an excellent kids menu is offered at all branches, serving Mexican classics like burritos alongside more recognisable options like pasta bolognaise, or fish fingers for delicate stomachs. Fun doesn't end when the food is all gone though - a range of colouring-in games offered to kids for free.

If the food has left you parched, (or you were too ambitious with the spices!), Chiquito has you covered. A menu of colourful cocktails is served throughout the day, with tangy mocktails for those driving home. Want a truly authentic end to your Mexican meal? A range of tequilas are ready and waiting. Don't just knock these back; these are true tequilas, made to be enjoyed slowly and smoothly.

Much more than a mere restaurant, Chiquito brings great food, great atmosphere, and great fun to all of its branches around the UK. Special events like the Chiquito Club Tropicana Fiesta nights keep the party atmosphere going into the evening, and student discounts are also available. There is something for the whole family at each restaurant...sombreros are optional!

Francis Bentos is a London based editor with a passion for good food. He regularly dines at many of the finest restaurants in London and throughout the UK, and is particularly fond of Mexican cuisine. His favourite restaurant chain is Chiquitos, popular for it's outstanding Mexican dishes.

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