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Restaurant Review - Fiesta Mehicana

Friday, 26 October 2007

Anybody know what you call a collection of sombreros? A topthat, maybe. Or a laughinbandido. Fiesta Mehicana has dozens of them, swathing the ceiling like crazy stalactites.

This place is a glorious celebration of kitsch, perfect for the office do on a Friday night. From the painted wooden parrots to the instructions on how to down tequila, it's got it all.

They never forget the big deal, though: the food is great. It's straight, unpretentious Tex-Mex, with burritos, chimichangas, and fajitas, all nicely cooked. The chef (he's Portuguese, but who's counting?) knows how to present it, and the burritos are especially good with decorations in the national colours.

Mehicana manages the trick of catering to UK tastes while keeping the dishes reasonably authentic, so there's a full menu - not just token dishes - for veggo and vegan types. You don't need to be in a raucous party either: the space is big, but still manages an intimate enough atmosphere for a table for two with glorious nighttime views over the Esplanade. So get along, listen to La Bamba, and dream in colour.

Fiesta Mehicana, Esplanade, Scarborough 01723 500080

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