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3,5

Based on 183 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Tasty mexican food and large portions. Sharing menu a bonus. Staff very pleasant but we had difficulty getting their attention and so the rating is lower than it would otherwise had been

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Paula M . 2016-09-01

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First visit on our anniversary. Had the lunch menu which was well worth the money and lovely. Restaurant lovely and very clean. Staff lovely and helpful. Would definately recommend.

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Sandra K . 2016-08-28

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Decent place to eat if you are in the area. Service was good and fairly quick despite it being quite busy. I'd eat here again.

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GlasgowJohn . 2016-08-24

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Came here with fairly young kids we all enjoyed our food and the Mexican hats that can use so was fun and a laugh, friendly staff and not bad price

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hayley84c . 2016-08-14

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I go here at least once a month with family.Excellent food ,Allways fresh and comes pipping hot.The service is very quick and friendly waitresses .All in all whether it's been day or night top class

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Caron C . 2016-08-08

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Me fui el domingo pasado para comer algo antes de ir al cine. Nos llevaron a una mesa y menús dada hasta ahora tan bueno. Pedir bebidas fue tomado y fue entregado a la mesa misma, entonces muy poco pasó después. Finalmente después de esperar bastante de nuestra orden. Luego no pasó nada en absoluto, no nos dieron ninguna comida ya que después de 55 minutos y varias palabras con la camarera, al punto en que tuvimos que dejar que ni siquiera había dado nuestra entrantes. No nos dijeron que había que esperar en ser mostrado a nuestra mesa o nos habríamos ido a otro lado, pero parece que había sido ocupado, que francamente no es una excusa y no mi problema, mi problema no era ser servido mi cena. Si fue tan concurrido como este deberían tener más personal para conseguirlo. Por lo que pude ver he estado en restaurantes más concurridas donde el servicio era muy bueno. Quizás necesite algo de reconversión de gestión en el servicio al cliente!!!

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Jim L . 2016-08-06

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Me encanta Chiquito y ir allí por lo menos una o dos veces al mes. La comida es fantástica y qué elección pero (de nuevo), me encuentro revisando este restaurante en asombro completa que la gestión todavía no han resuelto sus niveles de dotación de personal.

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Graeme C . 2016-08-04

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Vine aquí con mi marido para una cena antes de ir a las fotos el jueves por la noche. Decidimos venir aquí, ya habíamos disfrutado de una comida en el de Livingston hace unos meses. También tuve un 10 libras vale para apuntarse a la nueva app.

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Susie312 . 2016-07-30

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Me encanta este lugar. El personal es fantástico y te cuidan, pero más importante es que la comida es increíble. Las bebidas y la comida llega en un tiempo excelente y están hechos a la perfección. También hemos probado el desayuno y de nuevo no defrauda, por favor, prueba el mexicano huevos benedict, de hecho todo el menú es simplemente genial :-)

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Guinnessboi . 2016-07-26

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Una primera visita para conocer a un amigo para un almuerzo rápido. El título lo dice todo. En primer lugar, el servicio fue muy amable. Sin tiempo de espera, pero el lugar no estaba ocupado por unas vacaciones lunes a mediodía. Ambos tuvimos un burrito burger. La hamburguesa grasosa y se podía oler la grasa. Se sirve con patatas fritas que estaban bien, pero como si hubieran sido tumbado por un tiempo. No tengo prisa en volver. Hay sitios mucho mejores en Hamilton.

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GregoryVII . 2016-07-18

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Went in for lunch - they had a very reasonably priced menu! We were sat in a booth, and the food was served quickly. Lovely little blonde lady served us (a manager maybe?). Would definitely go back.

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591katL . 2016-07-13

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My partner and I had a lovely meal here after work one evening. I would recommend the burrito and they had a wide selection of tequila. Service was lovely and friendly. Good times

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fatboy0509 . 2016-07-12

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3 couples for dinner; all of us collectively agreed that we made a mistake going here for "Mexican" food as it was quite bland. Also the bill which came had an additional £100 added which the staff did rectify disputed initially. It was ok but nothing more.

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Richymcguigan . 2016-07-11

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I am really disappointed with the misleading advertising instore. I went in and decided to sign up to the app for my ten pounds off my bill as advertised in store. Decided to push the boat out and order some sides and few extra drinks as, what was displayed in store in 10 pounds off your bill.... When I go to get the bill I am then told that it takes 24hrs for your voucher to be sent. To be accurate and not mislead customers it should say 10 pounds off your next bill... Feeling very mislead and disappointed with your advertising. I have contacted the chain and they are now looking at changing the advertising. On a plus side the food was good. The nachos I would highly recommend. For my main, I had a burger which I wouldn't have again. Asked for this to be very well done and was pink in the middle...

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SMH-sco . 2016-07-10

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Lovely food, great menu choice and everything we had tasted great. The lassie serving us (manager? short hair) was first class and helped out with menu suggestions. Everything was tasty and if we'd got the weekday prices would have felt like good value, but at Saturday costs it was expensive. We got a £10 off our next visit voucher by completing the survey online afterwards so that will help when we come back to try the delicious-sounding cocktails! Book ahead if you want a specific time since it can get busy depending on what's on at the cinema.

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Anne J . 2016-06-26

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Went here for my daughter's 30th birthday. The others ordered usual fare and I asked for the steak. I can't eat blue steak so asked for it just over medium. It was so stringy and tasteless. It was removed and eventually replaced. My family had all but finished when the replacement steak arrived - juicy and tender. I think £12.95 for 12cm x 3cm steak rather expensive. I tasted the veg from my family's food during my long wait. To be honest I've tasted better at nearby Frankie and Benny's.If you like spicy food then this seems a popular choice, if not then you might be disappointed.

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eveteach . 2016-06-24

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My partner and I went for a meal before we went to see Independence Day "Resurgence" the service and food very good. We didn't know about the 20% if you dine and view a film. The girl advised us. Bonus for us, going forward every time we will dine at Chiquitos. Well done

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CFM1975 . 2016-06-23

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We've now eaten in Chiquito (Hamilton) four or five times and love their menu and the food is terrific! I challenge anyone to tell me that there is nothing on their menu that suits everyone. It is an awesome menu!Food (when it is served) is superb. It's always hot and tasted great so well done Chiquito.Now to the bad side: The service is terrible and this is down to one thing: A complete lack of staff. one night the waitress had to leave early, leaving one waiter to look after the entire restaurant. Drinks orders were forgotten and it took ages to get any service a tall.Two weeks ago at lunch time no better: Simply not enough staff on to cover the tables and the service for a quick business lunch took well over an hour. This is such a shame because Chiquito - Hamilton is probably one of Fiona's and my favourite places to eat because the food is so good and we'd never get board of their extensive menu.Come on Chiquito (in Hamilton) get your finger out and hire some staff.

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Graeme C . 2016-06-15

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Went for an early dinner with my husband before the cinema which is in the same building. We shared a started of chorizo croquettes which were really good. For the mains I had spicy chicken burrito and my husband got pulled pork flatbread which were both disappointing. Burrito was not spicy at all and the whole thing lacked flavour. The flatbread was covered in a very sweet tangy sauce which overpowered everything, my husband ended up leaving half of it (he never leaves food!!). We shared a dessert which was golden nugget cheesecake which was really nice. Service was good and staff were friendly. I would go back... but on a deal... the price we paid was not worth what we served.

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kylieclyde . 2016-05-13

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The staff here are very friendly, I have been a number of times now and always had great service.Food is good and cocktails hit the spot. You can wait a wee while for your food sometimes....Have been for breakfast, lunch and dinner and would recommend for all three. If you have a ticket for the Cue cinema next door, you will get 20% discount off of your food bill

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the1978 . 2016-05-02

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Standard Chiquito menu. Ideally located on the retail park and near Express by Holiday Inn. Staff very friendly and made you feel welcome and has a lone dinner they made my visit very pleasant. service was quick and the food i ordered was nice and hot and tasty.

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Paul_02_2013 . 2016-05-01

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I went here with some family on a weekday afternoon so it wasn't that busy. The staff were friendly and attentive and the prices are also good. The food was great and filling and they have kids packs to keep the little ones amused while waiting for the meal. Nice place, i will be back.

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JonasZZ . 2016-04-08

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Visited whilst working away from home.. Restaurant was nice and warm and the staff friendly. Food was served quickly and was hot and tasty. Plenty to choose from on the menu however it is a little expensive compared to other chain restaurants in the area.

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andylee210 . 2016-03-15

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It was mobbed when we went in .. so expected it to be a slow wait for food .. (over an hour) the last yime i went . Before was fast service .. But i suppose it happens .. good non the less foods really tasty too

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Eithne K . 2016-03-13

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This was my first visit to any Chiquito restaurant and I was not really expecting too much as I am not a lover of Mexican food. I was very impressed by the way that the Maitre D' handled herself. As well as taking care of everyone who came in the door (and it was a VERY BUSY Saturday night), this member of staff cleared tables, delivered drinks and had an eye on everything that was happening. We had a very long wait for our starters, but our waitress kept us informed and eventually brought some amazing dishes to our table and also advised we would not be charged due to the delay. Our mans were delivered shortly after the starter plates were cleared and again, everything was beautiful. Food was hot, tasty and well presented. Had a small issue with a cocktail, but it was replaced immediately and without any hassle.When the bill arrived, the starters were charged but we paid as we had really enjoyed the night - and scoffed everything that was put on our table. As the table was being cleared, we were asked to wait as the Maitre D' noticed that the starters had been charged to us! She arranged a new bill very quickly and apologised for the mistake. We had not even mentioned it.We cannot fault the staff or the food and we will definitely be back.

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doasuwouldbedoneby . 2016-02-20

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I went last week with a friend and we had the lunchtime menu nachos to start then wraps both where delicious and so filling and great prices for during day. Will definitely be back was my first time dining there and was impressed.

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Amanda G . 2016-02-17

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Went for dinner prior to the cinema. Nice welcoming and good service. Meal was lovely and very filling.

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Neil F . 2016-02-03

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Birthday meal for 6 adults & 3 children, a quiet Tuesday night and few people in the restaurant.Staff were friendly and welcoming. Drinks arrived and our food order quickly taken.However on a quiet night it took over 20 mins for our meals to arrive.The food when it arrived it was delicious and well presented. We ordered desserts and again took quite some time to arrive.Slow service spoils an otherwise enjoyable meal.They should also think about turning up the thermostat when the place is empty, as it was very cool to say the least.

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MIB-53 . 2016-02-02

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Went on a Saturday night, booked a table but would possibly have been OK to walk in. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food arrived fairly quickly and was very nice. Tacos and Skins to start. Chicken breast and Fajitas for the main. Churros and Cheesecake for desserts. Decent sized portions, well cooked and presented. Total bill of £65 for 3 courses and 2 drinks each. Not bad value at all Well worth a visit

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Bigstref . 2016-01-31

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What you get here is a franchised version of something like Mexican food. I'm sure what you get is fresh in so far as that it is straight out the microwave or deep fat fryer. Service was unbelievably slow for what can only be described as relatively simple dishes you could knock together at home. If you fancy something resembling Mexican but can't be bothered moving beyond a 2 minute walk from the cinema then this is your place but realistically get yourself a fajita kit from your favourite supermarket and pocket the rest of your cash. You will have a better meal and save a ton of your money.

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Stuart C . 2016-01-30

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Popped in before a bit of shopping, we had the lunch time menu and it was good. Great taste with freshly prepared food. Nice treat with welcoming staff.

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Jan B . 2016-01-22

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Have been here a few times. Staff are always really friendly and helpful. They are fantastic with the kids and knowledgeable about the menu, offering helpful suggestions on what to have. Food is really good and fresh. Will be back again.

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Stuart A . 2016-01-06

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The only reason I'm giving 5 stars is for 1 member of staff and the service we received from her, her name was Janine I think and she really went the extra mile to make our visit the best it could be. I didn't really rate the food quality or authenticity or the drinks prices which were London bar prices. Had amazing service and chat from this waitress jasmine and if she was on duty to serve us again I'd prob go back

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Darrenkusz . 2015-12-22

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As normal with this type of restaurant the food is good, But the staff here go the extra mile, all way nice to see you.

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johnlearx300 . 2015-12-11

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I should say that I'm not a big fan of Mexican food - at least not as it is realised in Scotland - and called into Chiquito purely based on proximity to my Hotel. The ambience was warm and welcoming as were the staff. Being a wet night it would have been nice to have somewhere to hang our coats, but that's a small point. I had chicken with a hot sauce served with guacamole, sour cream, and veg. Alright, but not memorable for £14. My wife had sea bass which was "dry".There are a lot of special offers going on here including a tie-in with the next-door cinema, so my advice if you do want to try Chiquitos is to make sure you are on some sort of discount.

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Carandja . 2015-11-23

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I came here with mum and aunt for mums birthday, we all really enjoyed the food,was great, even gave mum a special dessert, thanks for a great lunch, would definitely come back, server very friendly and polite x

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emily182 . 2015-11-18

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We went to Chiquitos in Hamilton to celebrate 3 birthdays combined. There was a huge crowd of us including children but the staff were undaunted by this. The food although a bit pricey was superb with a great variety on offer The service could have been a bit quicker but I felt this was down to timing in the kitchen rather than any fault of the waitress Rachel, a delightful young lady, who was very attentive and had the patience of a saint. All things considered Chiquitos offers a great dining experience and we would be happy to return.

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Bear1630 . 2015-11-16

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once again we stopped of at chiquito's for a meal after xmas shopping in Hamilton.again we had a lovely meal and treated very specially by the wonderful staff to make eating out here an absolute delight.to make matters even better this time my wife offered to drive allowing me to have a pint with my meal.thanks again to all at chiquito's.

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robert c . 2015-11-16

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Visited chiquitos last night, was very happy with the food, the fajitas were brilliant. The service we recieved from the waitress Janine was amazing, she was very helpful and friendly. She made sure we were happy with everything and she was very socialable with us and made us feel welcome - 10/10 for her service, best waitress we have ever had :)

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Leannemx . 2015-11-08

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Good food and drinks served promptly - good deals on lunch time food - tasty cocktails which were kept topped up - thank you

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Dee W . 2015-11-06

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I have eaten here twice now and I'm really disappointed with it. I went back a second time because i put the first time down to an "off day". First time I had the pulled pork wrap and it was flavourless plus lots of chewy bits that I thought shouldn't have been in it. Second time I had the chicken enchiladas which were ok but just not the usual standard. Felt the food was just tasteless. I've been to the Glasgow quay restaurant lots of times and it's always been fab, so i'm not sure whats gone wrong. Staff are all really nice and friendly though.

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scotslass007 . 2015-11-01

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I visit Chiquito frequently with my husband for dinner at the weekend. It's usually incorporated with a trip to the cinema. The food is superb with variety and flavours to suit all tastes. The staff are attentive and pleasant. My only complaint is the price of a bottle of wine. The cheapest is around £20. The soft drinks are also pricy. Not so good for families. Last week I took my teenage grandaughter for dinner. My large glass of wine cost around £7.20 and her two cokes cost not much less than this.

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663fussyeater . 2015-10-30

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Paid £14.95 for cod and chorizo bake with veg and rice. Didn't fill me up one bit. Had to go home and make myself dinner because I was still hungry. Very small amount of food on the plate. Food tasted nice and was delivered quickly, however was a complete waste of time and money going to this restaurant.

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laurenk779 . 2015-10-25

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Was greeted by a lovely girl Hannah, couldn't have been any nicer to us, they were very busy but we were served very quickly, food delicious. My boys really enjoyed it too, and they can be fussy, our server Rachel was very nice too. Would recommend.

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JoJoB10 . 2015-10-23

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Post VUE cinema meal, so got a 20% discount, which did entice us into the restaurant.Service was slow to start, took approx 10-15 mins before our drink order arrived.But friendly helpful staff, all be it only two for the whole restaurant, they coped admirably.Food was acceptable nothing remarkable, but I suspect this from a chain of restaurants.Two main meals with soft drinks £30 including tip.

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dyoungone . 2015-10-14

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Took my nephew for lunch midweek. Waitress was really friendly and helpful, food was good but I feel £35 for a set lunch and a couple of drinks is pretty expensive hence 3 stars and not 4.

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1love2travel7 . 2015-09-24

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Good friendly staff and a great menu if you like Mexican. The starters arrived quickly and very tasty. However we then waited 25-30 mins for our main course which isn't acceptable. No idea what the hold up was. It's the only thing that would put me off visiting this chain of restaurants again.

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Gerryu2 . 2015-09-23

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Mexican restaurant close to local town centre and in middle of retail park. Access to local buses & taxis. Food a bit overpriced but still beautiful. Portions not very big but you do feel as if been to eat. Not a massive range but if you like Mexican food then you'll find something. The staff don't really bother you but if your upstairs you need to look for members of staff to reorder drinks. Restaurant clean and very welcoming. Decor bit dated but not to bad. Wine over priced as was juice. Would eat in here again as food area nice.

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kinlemeup . 2015-09-21

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Went there with a group a family of six, upon entering, was told that it would be approximately 30 minutes wait. I noticed that the restaurant was only about 2/3rd full. Several large tables were available that could have accommodated us. Reason was they did not have enough staff on. (hmmm, could of offered us a table and drinks) Told them we would wait. We then went outside to wait. After approximately 10 minutes, came back in and another staff member approached and stated it would be a 30-40 minute. We went next door and ate that night.The following day, 3 of us went back for lunch as we really wanted Mexican food. Was disappointed by the portion of food for the price. They brought a cup (handfull) of popcorn as an appetizer. (Most Mexican restaurants provide chips and salsa).

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David R . 2015-09-09

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Ordered the Raspberry Tom Collins as normally a lovely drink but on this occasion it was awful to put it politely, I could not drink it so stuck with water as was not attempting another cocktail that I normally enjoy to be a let down. Was also disappointed that I was not asked if anything was wrong with the drink as it was untouched and still had to pay for it, being a waitress myself I would always ask if a full drink (in particular with cocktails) being untouched after half an hour was okay and offer to replace it or remove it from the bill if it was not.For a starter we had the sharing platter which is perfect for four... I can confirm it was far from perfect for two! Over priced, lack of quantity and quality.Also we asked for our starters and mains to be brought at the same time as our plan was to got to the cinema after and assumed this was why we waited over 40 minutes for any food to arrive but to our disappointment only our starter came and even though we where seriously let down by it at this point we where starving so ate it anyway not that it made a dent.Main course was okay though my enchilada was quite dry at parts and looked like it had just came out the microwave.As a result of our wait the hour and a half we had set to grab a bite was not long enough and we missed the film.Dissapointed with our experience at this particular Chiquito as its a franchise would expect it to have the same standards as any other clearly not the case doubt we will return.

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Emma M . 2015-08-31

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Went here for dinner, had a barrito burger which was tasteless and some skin fries I had to dip it in the sauce that was given for the onion rings, when order went in wee got our meal within ten minutes which tells me it ain't fresh its probably just put in a microwave to heat it up, don't think I will be back plus it was not that busy maybe that should have told me sumit.

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anna12345_10 . 2015-08-23

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Visited Chiquito after being told that they have changed their menu and also do breakfast...breakfast it is then. The full breakfast sizzler with unlimited coffee for under £8...great start service was smart but not enough servers...BUT...the breakfast was great and chilli black pudding is amazing. I will be back for breakfast more regular.

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Jimboweb . 2015-08-22

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I went here at my son's suggestion as he was raving about how good it was. He was not wrong.I had a main and a desert. They were both excellent in their different ways. As a vegetarian I am always looking for a good restaurant that I can go to more than once. (A varied vegetarian menu). This place is it! They also had non-alcoholic cocktails. I will be giving their Leicester Sq branch a try.My son had three courses and barely managed to eat it all. We rolled out to the car happy and full.The service from our waitress was immaculate. The in house muzak varied--not just Mexican (never really noticed it much as the food was so good). Decor is fine, nothing too fancy.Just really enjoyed ourselves.

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Timurilenk . 2015-08-06

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This is part of a chain of restaurants and as such you would think there would be a standard of food and service. Not so. The decor is lively and welcoming. The menu looks great with promises of delicious food. However that is where it stops. We ordered a sharing platter. After a wait of 15 minutes it arrived. Greasy onion rings, dried potato skins , cold chicken drumsticks and nachos soggy with wet cream at the bottom and topped with blackened avocado( supposedly guacamole). After that we waited a further 20 minutes before the main causes were delivered to the table. I had ordered a chicken melt which arrived dried out and no sign of the cheese which should cover it. It had clearly been grilled too much then had a further cooking with BBQ sauce on top. I was given a steak knife on the plate which still couldn't cut it. My friend had a flat bread which had so little topping it was tasteless and again dry. Another member of our group had a burrito which was ok but certainly not worth the money. This restaurant was very busy when we visited and the staff were clearly trying their best but it was very much understaffed. Our server did her best and was so polite and friendly but it did not make up for the fact the kitchen was passing on food which was not acceptable. The cost of mains are on average 14-15 pounds each and well above value for money. 60 pounds for 3 people without drinks. Give this restaurant a wide berth and save yourself a great deal of money. There are some lovely restaurants nearby which are far better.

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ZakMck . 2015-08-05

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Cant speak highly enough of the place! the food is great especially the new breakfast menu. The staff are a credit to the company would eat there 7 days a week if I could.

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alan l . 2015-07-30

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Me and my friend went here one day for drink and the cocktails are amazing!!. All of them were very refreshing a little expensive but very nice and large.

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Shannoncxo . 2015-07-14

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Delicious meals and excellent service. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Did not have a reservation but this did not seem to matter. Made to feel really welcome. Perhaps a wee bit pricey but this won't put us off going back. Popcorn was a nice touch!

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Brenda405 . 2015-07-12

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We used to go here and stopped going for a long time as it went downhill.After deciding to give it another try I'm glad we did. They have a fantastic new menu, lots of veggie choices too and the service we have had every time is wonderful.It's almost becoming a tradition to have lunch at Chiquitos at least every other Sunday it's so good.

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farscapeone . 2015-07-07

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Great staff, fab service, and the food was knockout, great prices and a really warm friendly atmosphere, would recommend to anyone who has never done the Mexican food experiment.

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Safetyman1962 . 2015-06-22

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I have been several times, and love every experience, their wraps are wonderful, their starters like the jalapeño poppers are great, the burgers are great, the cocktails are amazing and the dessert are wonderful! Not one complaint, love the atmosphere and the people definitely will continue to go! Also having the student discount makes it even better, great food and 20% off definitely cannot fault them!

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CarolKay13 . 2015-06-17

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First visit and we loved the food, the drink and the atmosphere. Bit more expensive than I thought but worth it. Easy access for disabled people like myself and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will visit again.

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Sara-Jayne W . 2015-06-08

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My partner and i visited after shopping in town. We have visited the one at Glasgow quay and hated it so thought we would give the Hamilton one a chance. Waiting staff were very friendly. Our order was taken very prompt and once arrived were delicious. Will return again.

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Andreaelder1979 . 2015-05-29

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Visited the store on the 27/05/2015. Was seated promptly and drink order taken promptly. However time take between drink been delivered to table and order been taken seem a bit extremely specially with the restaurant being quiet. Food was of a decent standard as you would expect from these type of chain restaurant.

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Michael W . 2015-05-27

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This was our second visit to Hamilton Chiquito's. We really enjoyed our fist visit, the service, food and drinks was great.This second time was a very different experience, we were sat at a very small table with uncomfortable seats- so we were not tempted to sit there for any length of time, there was also no popcorn offered to us which was at the previous visit (small thing i know).I ordered a frozen midori margarita which was very bland and tasted of very little midori and tequila. we also had amaretto and midori sours which had been amazing the first time we visited this place but this time they were so full of ice that it was tasteless.The food was ok- reasonably priced and as described on the menu.The service was fine as well.

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Alison B . 2015-05-24

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Visited for the first time in three months. New menu is much better than the old. Good choice of salads, typical Mexican fair and other dishes. Quality of the cooking is good and they seem to have lowered the amount of salt they use. Still cannot understand why clean tables always have to be so sticky

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Otinogs . 2015-05-16

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We have visited this place twice, and rather than ordering a large meal (we're not big eaters) we have ordered a range of starters to share with sides. The first visit we tried the piri piri prawns, quesadillas with chorizo and sweet corn and a garlic bread with chilli, each dish had an accompaniment of either dip or tortillas. We shared gorgeous fresh strawberry daiquiris too which were yum! We also tried the chilli chocolate fondant with a honeycomb ice cream (ice cream was absolutely amazing!) The second visit we tried the mushrooms in a habonero sauce, halloumi with cranberry dip, baked potato skins with chorizo and sweet corn, broccoli with a lime and ?? Salt (can't remember) everything was tasty but the skins were quite dry, they were served with a BBQ dip and you needed it. We then tried the dessert cocktails which were to die for! We luv the place, Spanish music, fantastically decorated, friendly staff, tasty food, the biggest cocktail list I've seen in hamilton, what more can you ask for, if you've not been go!

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Jayde M . 2015-05-13

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Visited Chiquito recently pre-cinema and will do so again! Staff could not be more helpful and the food was much better than expected. A good range on offer and seems to be a cut above all other restaurant offers beside the large cinema. Not from the area - will visit the cinema and restaurant again together as makes for a very easy and enjoyable Hamilton visit. Great staff working hard for the place - hope they feel valued! Easy to choose 3 courses ..

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Smilingcustomer . 2015-04-28

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Lovely bouritos, always pay a visit to Chiquito's when I come across one. Wife loves the Mojitos. Good atmosphere, great range of food to choose from. Also accept my Armed Forces discount, great to see.

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ChrisSavage . 2015-04-25

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The wife and I decided to go for lunch and we were impressed with the layout and decor, it was reasonably quiet for a Monday afternoon, from the time we sat down we had our food within 10-15mins and it was really tasty. I will definitely go again in the future.

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dacer1 . 2015-03-17

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This restaurant is decorated beautifully and the staff are great and efficient, my only problem was the lack of selection on the menu. As a vegetarian I found the choices very limited and therefore didn't enjoy the experience as I didn't like the food. Friends all enjoyed it though so would recommend if you eat meat.

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Pastaprincesss . 2015-03-17

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Had a meal tonight for six of us while on a training course. We had a few different things off the menu but three had the Steak Fajitas. ..not bad, except for two main problems. ..the cheese was not cheese...just some ready grated plastic stuff....and the Guacamole was not fresh!!..Apart from that...staff were lovely and the Shiraz was good....oh and the sweet potato fries were excellent! But really...why cant they serve real cheese & guacamole?

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rjherd . 2015-02-22

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I've visited this restaurant on several occasions and never been disappointed. The service has always been first class with friendly and cheery staff who make you feel valued. The food has always been tasty, piping hot and, in my opinion, good value for money.

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Marion C . 2015-02-22

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Never really had a notion for Mexican food however now I have turned! Would highly recommend the hamilton restaurant as staff are so unbelievably friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, presented beautifully and brought out to you in no time!

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heyimjazmin . 2015-02-20

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I've been to Chiquitos twice after work to meet friends for a catch up. The food is always piping hot, the menu is varied without being huge, all in all a nice experience.

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petal37 . 2015-02-18

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I dined here in November. Staff were so friendly. Food was gorgeous! I got a chicken sizzler meal with halloumi and sweet potato fries which I loved. Nice atmosphere and good location.

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amy s . 2015-01-27

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Went with friends, two of us ordered a burger variation and the other the fajita flatbread. Being used to Frankie and Bennys over the road, I think this place is really expensive. The portions aren't feat and the 'skin on' chips are just big standard chips....they taste no different or special. The burgers were tasty but small again. Flatbread was nice apparently. We all had churro for dessert and I woUldnt reccomend them to anyone. They are too oily, and killed with cinnamon to the point of being inedible, the sauce is served cold and it's like a chocolate jelly....very disappointing as I love churros. The atmosphere is great and the service is lovely but quite slow, apart from when giving you your bill. Overall, I wouldnt r ally reccomend, get more for your money elsewhere.

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mcseveneyl . 2015-01-24

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Went this evening for a pre cinema meal, after having ate here in the past I was quite happy to go again.We reserved in advance as a precaution as we weren't sure how busy it would be, however were seated quickly and it didn't seem as busy as I thought it might be.Menus were explained and we were asked if we wanted to order drinks, asked to give it a minute and where then briskly asked again. Drinks were ordered and then asked if we would like to order our meal. Advised we weren't quite ready and to give it a few minutes. Waitress was back again in a flash with our drinks and asked if we were ready to give our order.Now normally you can tell when someone is ready to order by the menu being closed, but we were still looking at our options.I fancied going for a steak, as I hadn't eaten one in awhile and I chose the rump based on preference of what was available.As someone who likes steaks and is pretty particular about how I like mine cooked, I was a bit disappointed that my rare steak appeared to have any blood that was left over drained from it.I prefer my steak rare as generally it means that there is some good flavour left over. Not only was there a lack of flavour it was extremely grisly and had the texture of mince which I found to be extremely odd.The noise it made when cutting it even proved that it was riddled with grisle, I should really have sent it back and I wished I did.My partner wasn't too impressed with his main either and found it rather tasteless. After eating here before and enjoying it in the past I was extremely disappointed this evening with what I was serviced. With their being a lack of Mexican restaurants in Hamilton it's a shame that this chain restaurant doesn't seem to give it the difference it deserves.I won't be rushing back here in a hurry and would rather have went to somewhere up the road that I much prefer.

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Kim W . 2014-12-30

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Great service from all staff, with great foodI would ask though that during the winter months you ask for a seat away from the door, as we had a two year old and where place right by the door which was freezing, as you can imagine in December, and had to put our coats on whilst at our meal.

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David W . 2014-12-30

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Starters good,waited far to long for main,and not that busy bottle of magners £4.15( over priced) hubby got the cod which was cold and veg brick hard.

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Lea H . 2014-12-20

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Tried the breakfast with the family. The staff we're very nice and pleasant but unfortunately the cook failed to show up. The food was quite good when it did arrive but unfortunately still not as good as Frank n Bennys.

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Jan B . 2014-11-23

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Went here on Friday with friend.We were attended by a lovely waitress called Stephanie, she was very good with her recommendation of the 2 course Christmas menu and drinks , all 3 of us chose this menu and the food and cocktails were amazing, the staff were great and we spent the night chatting and catching up.Thank you for a great night.We hope to have Stephanie as our waitress again

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finandcath . 2014-11-16

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Good location in a retail park adjacent to a cinema. Easy access for residents at the Holiday Inn Express. Good food at good prices. Helpful and friendly staff.

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D T . 2014-11-02

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Visited here with my partner over the weekend and had such a lovely meal! Great portions, fast and friendly service and left feeling very satisfied :) Thoroughly recommended, thanks for a great meal!

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MissSkye82 . 2014-10-20

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The food is always great quality. I highly recommend their pulled pork. The first couple of times I went there the service used to be slow, but now a couple of years on it's quick and extremely friendly and welcoming. One of my go to places in Hamilton.

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Michaela M . 2014-10-13

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First and last time here. Service was very slow and no real atmosphere in the place. Staff offered no apologies for the length of time we waited. Restaurant wasnt even busy so there was no reason for the delay... when food arrived the portions were poor and food wasnt very hot. Even more surprised when the bill came.. not worth the money

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kennyclan . 2014-09-30

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Chicken burrito? Chicken was non existant.friend sent back steak. Having eaten in real mexican restaraunts in mexico and texas, it really is a poor excuse , just because they use peppers in everthing don't make it authentic mexican..

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George W . 2014-09-04

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food has always been excellent and staff have been helpful. on some occasions had family with us and children were well catered for.

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marie m . 2014-09-02

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Food quality and options are just what you would expect from a themed chain restaurant in the UK. No real complaints about either of them. What is dragging this particular one down is the very slow service. It always seems that they are about 2 staff down every time I have visited - which suggests it is by design rather than by bad luck.Be prepared to miss the start of your movie at the adjacent cinema - or give yourself an extra 20 minutes longer than you would normally expect.

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Stuart-from-here . 2014-09-02

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Visited here with my Hubby for a rare night out. Got a lovely welcome and didn't wait too long for our table. Great choice of menu. Nice friendly welcoming staff. Definitely be back.

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loobie1_10 . 2014-09-01

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Lo peor, la mesa pegajosa.Comida y ambiente correcta, el servicio regular, camareras jóvenes sin experiencia.

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zaracla . 2014-08-05

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Visited last night with a group of my friends. Firstly, I need to mention our server (I want to say his name was Jack but I actually didn't catch it and had to read the receipt) was tremendous and certainly stood out from the visit. Now, here's the positives from the visit;1) I first thought the popcorn samples on the table was so random but they were actually really tasty! And I don't normally like savoury popcorn!2) my Jalapeño poppers starter were delicious. My partner had nachos that were good, but came with such a small serving of salsa and sour cream on top that she had to ask for extra. I would assume that nachos would come with more sauce, but they were really tasty.3) My main (spicy chicken enchiladas) were quite packed, filling and tasty enough.4) The food was all served roasting hot, and was all cooked through.5) The sweet potato fries were awesome!6) The server guy was constantly asking and delivering us drinks refills, which was great!7) We got a student discount of 20% off the food bill, which was brilliant.Now for the negatives;1) There seemed to be a long time between courses. The restaurant didn't seem that busy, so make sure you're not in a rush to get anywhere!2) My friend got the £16.95 rib dish and when it arrived, I was grateful I didn't order it. It looked quite dry, with not nearly enough sauce on it, and the ribs didn't have a lot of meat on them.3) Without our student discount on it, it was on the expensive side. As it was, we got our discount so this was OK.So to summarise, I really don't think the quality of food deserves the low rating it has. I'll certainly be back as there were other items on the menu I want to try. Pass on my thanks to the server, and his awesome memory (6 people, 3 starters, 4 sides and lots of drinks and he didn't need to write anything down!! Amazing!!)

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UnderCeej . 2014-08-02

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Been to chiquitos few times before and always found really tasty! Went here with my husband and 9 yr old son! My son got milkshake which was milk with some vanilla essence! My wrap was dry and tasteless and hubby's quesadilla has so little filling it was almost empty! Wjen asked how meal was we told them about wrap being empty, the guy apologised but that's not really good enough! In hindsight shouldn't have paid for it as was utter rubbish! Will never be back in a chiquitos, ever!!!

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Roxysoxy1 . 2014-07-31

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Chicken wrap with just a bit of chicken at one end & salad had over chargrilled inedible chicken - couldn't eat it. Complained a kit the burnt chicken & wasn't charged

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Patsyanne_11 . 2014-07-27

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I was very much looking forward to having a meal here with my family but the reality was very disappointing!!! I ordered the Carne Asada and it was very spicy even though the waitress assured me it wasn't, consequently I was unable to eat it. Though I sent my meal back uneaten I was not offered an alternative. I will never eat at Chiquito's again and I shall tell all my friends and family of my bad experience.

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steelmagnolia29 . 2014-06-17

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We go here if we've been for a family day out, or if we fancy something different to home cooking. We do usually ask to sit upstairs as it's more atmospheric and not as noisy. We have never had a problem with the staff, everyone has been really friendly and approachable.The food is all fantastic we love everything so much, there probably isn't a bad choice on the menu - garlic bread is a MUST starter to share! The food does take a while to be served so, it's definitely not a rushed experience.Servers come round several times during the meal to refill drinks etc. which is never a bad thing .All in all we personally think the restaurant has good food, atmosphere and service.

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JuniorCraigs . 2014-06-15

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6 th time here and something has changed was always very quite now extremely busy, the menu has been tweeked and the sweet potato fries are to die for so maybe word is getting out about this place.I think it is quite expensive for a family outing but for a couple it's alright.Drinks are very expensive which can be off putting also!!!!!

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Linz1963 . 2014-05-31

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Food is reheated and over priced - very simple don't go here , save your cash and go to Andiamos in Hamilton for a proper meal.

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albundi75 . 2014-05-28

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It has always been neccessary for us to ask to be moved as inevitably the worst table available is allocated. This normally results in better seating. Staff friendly and efficient athough service is on the slow side. Good choice of food although pricey for what it is . Drinks are also extrortionate especially the mediocre wine. Will give it one more chance as it si convenient

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PeterMooney . 2014-05-28

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We went here last night for a meal and were met by a lovely female staff member at the door after waiting a minute or so in a small queue. We were seated near the kitchen, but it was surprisingly cooler than I expected. We were then given time to look through the menus and then she came back and took the drinks order. The cocktails are fairly expensive at about £7, but really nice tasting and well presented. For starters I opted for the bbq chicken wings as I have had these before. They were nice, but had far too much bbq sauce for my liking as it was difficult not to make a mess and we were not given any wet wipes and only had one small napkin to assist me. For main the chicken and pulled pork is superb. The dish was not served with a lot of fries, which suited me as I always struggle to finish. Our server was very politely spoken in a soft English accent and was very friendly throughout and nothing was too much hassle so I decided on a dessert as well. The golden nugget cheesecake is superb. Overall a decent visit and as well as friendly the service was a lot quicker than the last couple of times I have been at Chiquitos. Bit expensive at about £15 a main and £6 starters and desserts so with a couple of cocktails you're soon talking upwards of £60, but this is usually known by most people that visit.

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Mark T . 2014-05-13

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We decided to go here to try the lovely menu and was not disappointed! The cocktails were great too!

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Tracey G . 2014-04-24

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