Chiquito - Newcastle upon Tyne

We enjoyed our visit here. The food was very tasty and served quickly. We ordered 2 fajita meals, however only one showed up and the other had to be asked for again. Despite this, the staff were apologetic and served the second dish very quickly so we appreciated this. There's a wide range of options to eat with options for fussy eaters and mild food if you don't like spice. The restaurant is fairly large with lots of seating and is located nearby lots of shops and activity centres. My only issue would be the price being slightly high for the content, however this would not put us off returning again.

We went for lunch and both ordered the sea bass, which was amazing! It was cooked perfectly and the red chilis added a nice kick. We were pleasantly surprised since it's not a seafood restaurant. The service was good and they weren't pushy about upselling.

Came to a reliable restaurant and was absolutely gobsmacked at how poor the service and food was. Took 25 minutes for our drinks to get to the table (a coke and Diet Coke) when there was 4 other tables here. Food came very quickly afterwards unfortunately it was the most tasteless food I’d ever eaten water pouring out of my chicken. An ungodly amount of salt in my spoonful of coleslaw and the driest corn on the cob ever. Staff gave all disappeared behind the bar haven’t even asked about the food or if we even wanted a refil on our drinks or any sauces so disappointed.

Amazing food yet again. Came for the lunch special and got 2 corses. Starter and main. Food was fresh and high quality and staff were friendly and attentive can’t wait too come again

Came for dinner. Had the idea while I was struggling with the heat quayside that I would quite like Mexican for dinner. That is distinctly American style Mexican but the seed was sown. A quick search found me Chiquito as a rated place. Took me *ages* to find it. Not exactly what I was expecting, this was quite like the franchises you find in Airports around the globe. Small botique versions of a more recognisable restaurant name. Found it nestled among other Americana food joints... Ok. Pleasant enough greeting staff after they got around to greeting me I was led to a table and given menus. I ordered the classic Margurita and decided upon Quesadilla pork carnitas. This is where I was asked how I wanted my Margurita. Quickly, cold and in VAST volume didn 't seem like the appropriate reply. So I asked for it with ICE. The drink came very quickly but the volume was disappointing. (Truth to be told this is my first solo venture to a Mexican joint so a single whiskey tumber of ice and the drink did not match up to the Jugs I last had at the O2 before the Python extravaganza. Said drink was *very* delicious and my Quesadilla arrived whilst I was still working my way through my first. The food was very nice and I really liked the spice level with thin slices of chilli on it. It *exactly* hit the spot so I finished my drink. Requested the bill, settled up and left. (p.s. I did tip food and service V Good TLDR This was a quick bight to eat while shopping type experience. Not an I really fancy *desired food* experience. These are *NOT* the same thing and perhaps this was the moment when I realised that any desired experience requires, at least, some planning and preparation. Underwhelmed. Though this is likely *MY* problem not the venue.