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    Las Iguanas

    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Chiquito

    Chiquito

    1.5(2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The two stars are for the lovely restaurant manager who listened to our feedback and reflected that…read morein the final bill. Otherwise it would be a one star or zero if we could! The kitchen could not cope with rugby day busy and instead of slowing down and not serving so many tables, they churned out well below average plates of food. Our table of seven people took 25 minutes from first person served their food to the last person served, the first person was nearly finished. Also special requests like no salsa were not done and the chicken was so over fried it was impossible to cut through. Good points were the big horseshoe booths which were very sociable. The nachos were great and the Mexican straw hats were fun. Get the food right and it could be great.

    Would need to be dragged back here... Just an overall really poor experience - improperly trained…read morestaff and mediocre food. ~ Customer Service: The main reason why this place gets a one star. The customer service is as bad as it could get - I've been here twice and BOTH times it was horrible so I don't think it's the fault of the waitresses, it's probably more likely due to improper training of inexperienced servers. They were friendly, but nothing came on time - this was consistent in my two separate visits. Food took ages to arrive and when it did, it was stone cold. Ages to order, ages to get the bill. In the second time we came and the waitress had no idea how to split a bill. One of my friends who had worked in hospitality before had to help her. Again, this is not the fault of the waitress - she was untrained! And there didn't seem to be a manager in sight that she could ask! I felt bad for her because she was obviously getting very flustered and apologetic but she had just never been taught how to split the bill. The first time I went, what should've been a quick breakfast ended up taking around 1 hour and 30 minutes from start to finish. ~ Food: Mediocre, but that's probably due to the fact that it was stone cold by the time it got the table. Both times we came here it was an empty house and they still couldn't cope, so I struggle to imagine what things would be like if it ever got busy. I'm not sure how many chefs they have but it couldn't be many. --- I would definitely avoid this place. There's plenty of other options in Friars Walk that have quick and efficient service. Chiquito needs a complete overhaul of the customer service because it really is abysmal.

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    Chiquito - Bacon and Syrup Pancakes (£4.95)

    Bacon and Syrup Pancakes (£4.95)

    Chiquito - Mexican Benedict (£5.75)

    Mexican Benedict (£5.75)

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    Chiquito

    Chiquito

    2.9(10 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    ££

    I have had two such differing experiences that it should just about average out as a 3 star review,…read moreluckily you can't have half stars... The first time I visited here was last winter and lordy lord was it freezing! It was below 10 degrees outside and about minus 4 inside. It felt like the air conditioning was stuck on full blast, I don't remember the food/service or anything as I wanted to bolt out of there as quick as possible. The last time was at Valentines with my lovely and was a lot better, especially warmth wise. We were met by a compere that had the cheek to say there may not be any tables available, after letting him know that over half the restaurant was empty I wouldn't think that was a problem. No one likes to be made to look silly and he wasn't very friendly after that. That was the last problem with unfriendly staff as our water was so delightful. He did really make our day with his upbeat personality and we ended up having a good laugh with him. I do believe that this Chiquito does take aways too, which includes the full menu. I'm not sure the Cardiff Centre one does that, don't quote me on that though.

    As a massive fan of Mexican food, the arrival of Chiquito in Cardiff was something of an exciting…read moreprospect for myself. Located at the opposite end of the Red Dragon Centre's car park, the restaurant itself is in a distinctive looking building, with excellent furnishing inside and out. During the evenings, a time i'd recommend eating more so than lunch time, there's a vibrant and family orientated atmosphere. Once seated, the clean cut, contemporary surroundings aren't really in character with how one would imagine a Mexican restaurant, although it is very pleasant. The menu itself is stocked full of 'Mexican' dishes, although typically these consist of the more Westernised meals like fajitas and nachos, rather than genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine. Perfectly edible and tasty, the meals aren't anything to write home about. I do enjoy Mexican food particularly, but I wouldn't rank this as much higher than anything I could prepare for myself at home. Who knows, maybe i'm just a great chef.

    Parc Pantry - From the dining area

    Parc Pantry

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    £

    Parc Pantry hasn't been around for very long but it's already topping the list of where to eat in…read moreNewport. The owner of this small cafe/deli is one of the many people running the operations behind the display counter. As you walk in the shop, you first see a little shop that sells cards and trinkets. In the far end is the display case and counter where you can order food. The other half of the restaurant is the dining area, where the food is brought to your table. The decor of this place is wonderful - quaint country cottage style theme with bright colours, simple wooden furnishing, while maintaining minimalism. Great place for a bunch of girls to meet for brunch (as was most of the clientele when we arrived for brunch before we headed out to go castle hunting for the day. The food selections are limited to sandwiches and salads as it is a cafe but they do a great job with the menu. We had: - two capuccinos - one chorizo and chicken wrap: tasted mexican and was recommended by the owner - one breakfast toastie: came with a delicious salsa The total was about 13 quid and the atmosphere makes you not want to leave. Also they have free wifi. They close at 5pm so it's not a place to have dinner. If I lived in Newport, I'd definitely be here all the time.

    Excellent little cafe/ restaurant. Great selection of food and drinks and shop items…read more Has a really cosy feel, and is finished in very modern furniture and decor. Love this place!

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    Parc Pantry - Deli counter where you order and pay

    Deli counter where you order and pay

    Parc Pantry - Outside storefront

    Outside storefront

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    Dining area

    Viva Brazil

    Viva Brazil

    3.0(20 reviews)
    11.0 mi
    £££

    Was pretty excited to try this place out as they have pretty great reviews on Google but this was…read moreone of the poorer Brazilian Steakhouses I have had in terms of the food. Vibes and service were absolutely wonderful though including the price so it was a pretty conflicting experience. Pros First: - I think it's genuinely hard to find another Brazilian Steakhouse buffet with vibes like this anywhere else in the UK or the States. £25 for AYCE is quite a good deal especially with the variety of meats they do have. - Cinnamon Pineapple - I could not stop eating this and definitely the best item of the night as the juice of the pineapple was crystalized within the cinnamon. Hot tip: Use this as "sauce" for the dryer meats like pork and chicken. - Picanha Com Alho - This was the best meat item by far for the night. The fat was perfectly well incorporated into the meat which was extremely juicy and flavorful. - Service was great as our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. Seems like they were very busy though. - Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Asparagus - This was surprisingly delicious and I would actually order this at a restaurant. It was a little greasy though. Cons: - Most of the sides were very mediocre to bad. Steamed broccoli literally means that they just steamed the broccoli. - The rest of the meats also lacked flavor and were a bit tough to chew on at the end. When I asked for sauces to go alongside the meats, the special ones all were an additional charge and so I asked for BBQ sauce and it was exactly that, very American BBQ sauce. Overall, very okay Brazilian steakhouse. As long as you focus on the three items listed above you will not be disappointed but everything else was very okay. Come early as the place does pack up for later lunch.

    Fail. Do t even bother. Slow service, uninspired and Boeing. Grrat company though. Perhaps another…read moretime.

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    Viva Brazil
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