What is the name of that Mexican fast food place?
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Burger King isn't mexican.
Wouldn't a Burger King in Mexico be a Mexican Burger King ?
Burger King isn't mexican.
Their slogan is 'have it your way,' and I want a Mexican burger!
I first had one of these in Leeds and thought it was an okay idea, certainly better as a takeaway than McDs, the next one I had was in Edinburgh, it was a haggis burrito lol. Quite novel I thought, probably of a higher grade meat than the normal stuff too Still only had two though ever though.
Still only had two though ever though.
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In Belfast they have Boojum. Best food ever.
Had mexican rice, chorizo, pork, salsa verde, pinto and black beans, cheese, sour cream and guacamole yesterday.
Absolute heaven.
Had mexican rice, chorizo, pork, salsa verde, pinto and black beans, cheese, sour cream and guacamole yesterday.
Absolute heaven.
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Their slogan is 'have it your way,' and I want a Mexican burger!
Do they shave him before they cook him for you?
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They used to have one in broadgate circle if thats the one youre thinking of
The best mexican/texmex chain in UK was without a doubt Texas Lone Star. Every branch had the same legendary menu and quality and every item was top notch. Then the owner passed away and with him, within weeks, the entire chain. You can still find 100% five star reviews in some of the older rating sites.
The next best tex mex was Nachos chain. Bigger and better with every branch at some point in the late nineties the chain was purchased by Garfunkels (the syndicate behind various stake houses around the country), within months of introducing their new budgetary and economic policies majority of the Nachos branches lost their customer base and shortly later the whole chain closed down.
The third on my list was the most expensive of the lot, but generous in size and menu - Chilli's. American owned chain, superbly organised and with well prepared food. As the US tumbled into economical disrepair in 2008, the British holdings went into administration and UK operations closed down before decade was over.
Since then all of the tex-mex fusion and para-mexican places as found in capital and south east were nothing but disappointment to my taste buds. Yes, there is the touristy Chiquito's chain, which after several menu adjustments now serve what can only be described as glorified but minimalistic carbon copy of TGI Friday's offering at TV chef restaurant prices. There is the eclectic Chimichangas which degrades to microwaving their freezer derived starters (at least our local branch in Kent does that and is lazy enough to melt cheese under halogen lamps as they wait for main away). And the various take aways and "street food" wannabies, but in my book if food is not served with pitcher of frozen margarita or six line of 100% agave tequila shots, it can't even count as mexican restaurant (shrugs).
The next best tex mex was Nachos chain. Bigger and better with every branch at some point in the late nineties the chain was purchased by Garfunkels (the syndicate behind various stake houses around the country), within months of introducing their new budgetary and economic policies majority of the Nachos branches lost their customer base and shortly later the whole chain closed down.
The third on my list was the most expensive of the lot, but generous in size and menu - Chilli's. American owned chain, superbly organised and with well prepared food. As the US tumbled into economical disrepair in 2008, the British holdings went into administration and UK operations closed down before decade was over.
Since then all of the tex-mex fusion and para-mexican places as found in capital and south east were nothing but disappointment to my taste buds. Yes, there is the touristy Chiquito's chain, which after several menu adjustments now serve what can only be described as glorified but minimalistic carbon copy of TGI Friday's offering at TV chef restaurant prices. There is the eclectic Chimichangas which degrades to microwaving their freezer derived starters (at least our local branch in Kent does that and is lazy enough to melt cheese under halogen lamps as they wait for main away). And the various take aways and "street food" wannabies, but in my book if food is not served with pitcher of frozen margarita or six line of 100% agave tequila shots, it can't even count as mexican restaurant (shrugs).
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had one the other day, SO MUCH GOODNESS!!!