Chimichanga Belsize Park - Camden

Having been 'flyer-ed ' their advert, especially for a good-value lunch, I popped-in to have their £7.95 lunch and was presented with a 'Special Lunch ' menu. I thought I 'd kick-off with a cocktail so ordered a 'blue angel ' margarita, plus a pint of Brahma beer. This duly came while I decided on the food; not difficult as there was very little choice.I ordered the Chicken Grande Quesadilla, billed as a 'Mexican Speciality ', to be served drizzled with sour cream, with Mexican rice and chipotle sauce.. The Quaesadilla was dry and over -cooked with insufficient chicken content, the rice was similarly dry with just a flavouring of Mexican beans. The chipotle sauce was like a McDonalds tomato sauce, without flavour or tanginess. I asked for more sour cream which duly came in a little pot. As I started to eat the Quesadilla, it became apparent that at least 25% of the pastry (outer-edge) was overcooked and dry, so would be wasted. The filling was also somewhat tasteless. When a waitress came by to ask if everything was ok , I said not really, it 's not what I expected . She shrugged her shoulders and walked off. Soon after, another waitress came past and asked the same question. I gave the same answer. This time, she said Shall I bring you something different? Having now been half-way through my meal, I said No thank you. I 'll finish the dish as it is . The original waitress then re-appeared and pointed out that my set lunch menu entitled me to a soft drink or an 'upgrade ' to a beer for £1. I pointed-out to her that this had not been mentioned before I had ordered the Brahma beer, so perhaps she could credit my bill with the £1. She politely said that this was not possible as the system cannot handle it .This restaurant is DEFINITELY NOT a Mexican food place, as it advertises itself to be. It is a Tex-Mex chain restaurant i.e. serving Americanised mexican dishes. No true Mexican would eat here, especially as London is the Food Capital of the world and genuine Mexican food can be had at numerous places in the city eg Mustizo, Cantina Laredo, Boho Mexica, Chico Bandito etc. If the restaurant made this distinction clear, then it would be better able to meet customers ' expectations. And as a TexMex place, it should do well; especially with local families and American visitors.

Love Mexican food so was delighted to see this place open. However our meal there was below average. The food was not fresh things tasted ready made and the ingredients were low quality. It was extremely salty too. The staff were pleasant but the atmosphere is lacking it feels too much like a theme restaurant you might find in a shopping mall or a retail park. I guess that is what it is though! Probably wouldn't bother again.

Do not agree at all with the previous reviewer sorry but I guess we all have different tastes. Went on Sunday late afternoon. The staff were excellent, efficient and welcoming. The food was yummy. We are vegetarians and there were so many substitutions. Courgettes, mushrooms, onions, etc. Yummy flavours and large portions. We were so full we sadly couldn't fit in desert but we are most certainly returning. If they made it more upmarket, they would have to raise their price, so it's good finding this gem in a very expensive area but fits our pocket very nicely. Highly recommended. For those who aren't vegetarians you'll have a treat : It just opened up 2 weeks ago and I hope they stay for a very long time!!

We went there and saw a board outside offering a lunch menu deal but were presented with the main menu... When the bill came we asked about the deal and apparently the customer has to ask for the menu to be able to have the offer so as we had ordered from the main menu the same item a burrito was £7 more expensive. When we complained to the manager she apologised but it felt like they were trying to rip us off. Food itself was ok, average and clearly done without much love and care and the enchilada was very spicy and we like hot food. Nothing very inspiring on the menu, very standard tex mex food, Mexican burgers on the menu for instance, given the name you would have thought it would be more authentic but sadly no moles or cerviches grace the menu etc. Won't be visiting again...

Very average Mexican. Was quite disappointed as was expecting better. Nice surroundings. Staff seem a little false. Nachos good but rest average. Lacked atmosphere