That corn looked amazing! The whole meal looked fabulous, but the corn really made an impact! The way they served it was brilliant - simple but brilliant! So glad you enjoyed it all!
Glad to see you giving a Mexican a go. I found this place fascinating as I have been to Mexico a few times in the past. The table and chairs are very reminiscent of my time eating out there. The food looked tremendous and the white corn was cooked in a very unique way. I had white corn a long time ago but it was on the cob not cooked in the interesting way it was there. This will be very high on my list of restaurants to visit thanks to your channel. Decent prices as well, it seems great value for a sometimes underappreciated cuisine, I think.
Wanna get yourself down elephant and castle (if you havent already) nd check out the colombian, mexican and ecuadorian joints. The emapanadas in La Vida Loca are class @@GaryEats
Thanks Gary, always looking for a place that does Mexican food well in London, and looks like you've found it. Can't believe you got white corn on the cob. So rare here in the UK, and so much better than yellow corn.
This is exactly why i wanted you to taste proper authentic stuff. I had a similar experience years ago. I went to the first actually authentic Mexican place in Finland and was completely blown away, i thought texmex fajitas and that stuff was Mexican food but nope. That inspired me to visit Mexico and i have been going back many times. Yes tacos pastor in Mexico always come with pineapple, they are a match made in heaven. Salsa Verde(green salsa) is my fav sauce, the hotter the better. That place looked great and i would have gone even higher than 9. Unfortunately from now on when you go to a texmex place you will always be disappointed since you have had the good stuff now.
That looked very nice Gary, I did check the street food prices in Mexico and you can get large 3 or 4 beef/cheese tacos for roughly 80 pence all in. It's amazing isn't it the price differences between countries, take care Gary , great review, Gareth
As a Brit living in Mexico for 20 years.... That is most definitely an authentic Mexican street food experience. Even down to the plastic chairs. And pineapple on tacos al pastor is the way to eat them!! Chingón!!!
Tacos al pastor are technically NOT originally Mexican. This dish was introduced to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants. Thats why the pork is cooked on a vertical spit like kebab and pineapple was added, not found in regular tacos. Plus al pastor tacos have many more ingredients than in this video. So, I repeat, what you see here is NOT authentic.
I've never seen anything like your first course (the white corn) - stunning presentation & taste ! Your second course (steak in tortilla - no idea how to spell it's real name !!) looked very good also (pass on the chilli sauce though). The final course (again, no idea how to spell it) looked terrific in it's presentation and once more, a fabulous tasting experience. I'd not have the pineapple but that's just a personal preference of mine. Overall an incredible place & they certainly pride themselves on how a meal looks as well as it's flavours. Love the decor inside too. Top drawer Gary !!
Please don’t be hot , please don’t be hot , Wow that is hot 😂😂😂 , Gary what a find , the food looked outstandingly good , thanks another great review, love how you get so many types of Restaurants reviewed , loved it .
Loved the moment with the green chilli sauce, really made me laugh, haven’t had a Mexican in far too long, may have to get on the DLR & try that place out. Thanks for another great video
Looked amazing! Decided what I’m making for tea now. Never heard of white corn before but I think pineapple is a great accompaniment with meats. Good one that Gary.
Al pastor has roots in Lebanese food believe it or not. It's made on a huge upright spit, with the pineapple warming on top. When I lived in Mexico City it reminded me of the kebab shops back home lol.
Yup, pastor has pineapple in it. That's the traditional way of making it. It's in the marinade. Friend of mine is from Mexico and runs a mexican place here in town. Very authentic. Glad this place had corn tortillas.
I have never had pukka Mexican food but that looked delicious. Pineapple is great for breaking down the fats in meat. Have you thought about doing a review of African food🤔 I know it’s not easy to find in the UK but trust me you won’t be disappointed 😊👍🏾
@@GaryEatsis hottest food in its high class brilliant service of good afternoon got to take my mum and my brother going to stop Mexican restaurant it's official tripping London at Mexican restaurant great service
Another great video.mexican food is one of my favourites and when in London we’re always on the lookout for a good Mexican..we usually end up in wahaka but next time there we’ll definitely give this one a go..looked amazing and I’m dying to try the corn starter.
We don't have the Mexican option round here but if we did I would go for it. Mexican cuisine has been championed by Tomasina Myers (Masterchef winner) for years and I have had an appetite for it for a while. If I'm in London, I will make sure I go here. Well done Gary.
Great review Gary, the food looks way better than any Mexican food I’ve had in my neck of the woods. I like making it at home as it’s always been so average when I’ve eaten out.
Never tried Mexican food Gary always thought it was too hot 🔥 love the Mexicman out the front! 😅sounds very nice with the pineapple gives it a sweet taste 😋
El Pastor with pineapple I’ve learnt is traditional and most well known. I don’t do pineapple with meat, like you don’t eat mushrooms Gary. 🙃 Great episode. If you’re back in Manchester try panchos burritos in arndale market. The owners are from Mexico City, great burritos 👌
Presentation of the starter was great :) Also very generous for a starter - I'd be full after that! Interstingly there are many colours of corn. Tortias look fab - assembled with flair. Give me it hot though! Yes. Of course you can just skip if too hot. Often a little goes a long way. Pork and pineapple yea... again a great choice Gary. But just don't have pineapple with pizza, please. LOL. Fabulous Mexican. But this time I beat you to it as I had a Fajita a couple of days ago (home made). Anyway marks 9/10 ... yup.
Pineapple belongs on those Tacos like they do on a pizza, because we all know Pineapple DOES belong on a pizza. That corn looked amazing Mr G, never seen anything like that before and the quesadilla looked yummy. Thank you again for your humble down to earth review. It must have been cold like you said as the bloke outside was looking very stiff !..lol
That looks lovely. In Wales we have the bearded taco. And they do the best and really authentic tacos. Not like the chain Chiquito back in the day lol. Worth a visit of you head this way
One of the better Mexican places i've seen in the UK. I cn't remember ever having pineapple on a taco though. But, that's street food/snacks, not really a full Mexican dish. The quesadilla looks good, I do like the fact they did not cook the carne asada to death which happens all to often.
Lovely video chap…I love Mexican food, your 3 dishes looked delicious 👌👌 Pineapple (why not) looked nice chap mmmmmm 👍 The restaurant looked nice and clean and nice art work. 10/10 for me.
Well Ok it's the sort of Mexican food that's popular in UK and that's alright. It is street food to be fair, not adventurous but something most of us enjoy. And I agree, it looked really delicious. I honestly did think for a second, when you paused after the first chili sauce, that a burst of steam was going to come out of your ears. I'm like you and not a fan of the overly hot so that it kills flavour and all you can taste is the heat. But you needed to try it! Now you know... 😊 That seemed like a very fair 9 out of 10! 👍
Oh that food looks lovely, great presention too,..I've never considered Mexican food, I will now...thats one of the things I like about your clips, they open up the mind to other types of grub. Surrey Quays will always be Surrey docks to us south londoners though😏
Food looked excellent ,shame about the odd service charge. You looked cold Gary ,time to get a warmer coat maybe ? Good review mate ,keep well keep warm . Cheers
Oh hell .... where do I start ??? I have never, ever had what I would call a decent Mexican meal, which ain't going to improve sometime soon living in the South West. For instance, there we were, back in 2001, riding on our Harley Electraglide around Santa Barbara with 60 odd other biking mates on our "Brits on the Piss California Tour" - we happen on an all singing / dancing top notch Mexican Restaurant ..... which was cack (and expensive) ..... and due to fog coming in from the Pacific, all they wanted to do was kick us out - trust me, California goes to bed at about 8pm. So, what do I get now ???? Gary eating what looked to me like an amazing meal. I mean, for starters, he eats what looks like some World War 2 German stick grenades which looked gobsmacking and then he carries on with Top Monty looking stuff. Sometimes there is no justice in life lol !!! I want to sample this place right here, right now ..... please.
Love ur channel - and you seem like a nice unpretentious guy. That is fare & not expecting the grille @ The Savoy for every meal. I love good Mexican & it’s hard to find even here in south Florida- one wld think not - yet it’s true. You can get some real shite restaurants here in Sarasota Unfortunately. Thx for ur content and authenticity & miss the UK Coming back in the fall can’t wait for a proper breakfast :) Cheers now - thx
Chingada is a word often used in professional kitchens here in nyc and well it's not something you say when everything is great😂 It comes from the word chingar which means to fuc*.It is also apparently a town in Veracruz.😂😂😂
To be fair that's looks great value for money . If I'm over that manor I will most definitely make a visit, Great review geezer. Stay humble m8 its your biggest attribute. ❤
Any chance of a few more chain reviews? Must have a good benchmark now for what is good by food type / would be good for the masses now as to where to go
Hi Gary 😊 I love a good Mexican bit pineapple in hot food is not good 🤢, that corn looked delicious 😋 so glad the cameraman got something to eat again 😊 another great review, but by now I so not expect anything else 😊, you are the best att what you do 😊
Food looked good. Personally service charges annoy me especially when there is only 1 or 2 dining. Also I felt that was quite expensive for what it was and with the ridiculous service charge added it's put me off trying the place which is a shame as the food looked good.
Another very entertaining review Gary. The food looked good and appetising. Do the Mexicans make food that needs knives and forks with plates? Saves washing up I guess. Well done in Manchester - you reviewed places worth a visit. Philip.
Thank you Janet. I was under the impression they had gone upmarket. Their food looked very appetizing. Gary's review would prompt me to try them if I was in their location@@JanetBrown-px2jn
Gary, wonderful video. We are watching from Michigan, USA. However, I hate to inform you that "La Chingada" means "to fuck" which is a very fun fact for the day! Much love
Buenos Dias Senor Gringo Gary. Una hermosa comida. La comida está deliciosa! I see you arer back in London Senor. I must say I enjoyed that meal, and I loved the price of that meal. When are ye aft tae Bonnie Scotland laddie. Please keep me in mind when posting. I'd love to see Old Reekie again. Take care laddie!
LoL.. Tbf you don't seem to have put on loads of weight since started like various other food reviewers! Can literally see them growing as the reviews went on! Can't fault Mexican grub/Cheers..
For ye'll tak the high road and I'll tak the low road, but sadly this one will nae be in Scotland afore ye. I wish I were back home. I shall be looking forward to your visit and footage from "Old Reekie."
8/9/10 is fine. You need more differentiation. 8.1, 7.8 etc. 👊 Not all 8/10s are the same. A Whopper and a BigMac are both 5/10, but one is better. See my point?
Hi,can I ask which country you are from? I ask because I'm English and cilantro/coriander can be confusing,I remember once having a very long conversation with my American gf on the subject 😂
@@jasonspring Had to look it up and learned they are the same plant! I guess, being from the US, I was conditioned to call it cilantro, since that is the common term used in Mexican cuisine here. Mea Culpa.
I want to know about Gary. He says he's worked in the gastro pub industry but tell us more Gary! A think a huge part of your appeal is your personality so I think a lot of us viewers would like to know a bit more about your background. Obviously don't if you're not comfortable but I do think there'd be an interest there. Also who is this mysterious cameraman?!
@@GaryEats I was just wondering what your position was in the food industry and if you still work in it or is TH-cam now your full time job? I'm sure working that industry you have many different job. Thanks 🙂
Mexican food isn’t something that springs to mind when we’re choosing where to go for a meal, perhaps because there’s not many of them. Glad you enjoyed it Gary 👍
Funny when you keep on saying please don't be hot when one of the defining characteristics of Mexican food when you compare it to other Latin American food is its use of Chiles and it's liberal use of chilies at that so Mexican food is hot and for you to say please don't be hot it's like going out to eat Indian food and before each bite you keep on saying please don't be spicy please don't be spicy😂😂😂
As an American in the UK I really miss good Mexican food. The pineapple is a legit component of al pastor, there was migration from Lebanon to Mexico in the early 20th century, so al pastor ("shephard style") is Lebanese kebab but made with Mexican seasoning, corn tortilla instead of pita, and pork instead of lamb as Mexico isnt sheep raising country. It can be sublime. I will give this place a try when i am next in London.
I had a feeling you were in for a treat when I saw those beautifully presented corn cobs. The other dishes looked very enticing too. A brilliant choice for your first Mexican restaurant review!
Nice to see cameraman got fed again today! Gary you should try Vietnamese food. I told you how my (Vietnamese) girlfriend always says "you're always watching that man" 😂 Viet Food in chinatown London has great food. And the design of the restaurant would make a great video.
@@kenwenso many options now compared to when i grew up round here lol. Have you tried mamasons dirty ice cream In china town? My wifes filipino and its a filipino desert place so always try to go every now and again.
Oh my goodness that white corn looked absolutely delicious, it all did, authenticated by the hat, suits you sir. Bitter cold and icy over here. I prefer the milder dips. Great review again Gary, as I always say " you were made for this" Stay warm😂
Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman. Well it was great to see Mexican food reviewed today to which you really fell on your feet with this place. The food looked really good and authentic and i learned a new thing today, iv never heard of white corn before, but to steal your phrase 'im going to give it a go' Nice to see the place was clean and tidy, and i would defiantly try the food there. Chris.
The food looked amazing. I love my chilli,so I'm impressed you made an effort with the sauces. Some food tasters make a God-awful fuss and drama about it,but you kept it nice and simple.
Gary with all the delicious looking food(all the steaks,chops, roast dinners and fancier restaurants etc.)I've seen you review I'm stunned at how much I wanted tastavision for that corn 🌽. I guess it just proves how technique and passion elevate a simple food to something sublime .😊
Nine out of ten...Mexican street food? Must have been tasty. All sorts of new themed restaurants are popping up. A Bhuddist restaurant opened recently near me. It's called Karma...there is no menu, you get what you deserve 😂
Looks like your found a real diamond there. I'm a fan of Mexican food, but generally in London, with many of the restaurants I've visited, it all tastes like it comes from the same kitchen! That looked tremendously authentic, creative, tasty and cooked with a lot of care and passion. That is the most dramatic and eye catching way to serve corn imaginable!
Mexican food is so popular here all over The States. I've seen it's becoming the same in the UK. When I lived over there in 1999-2000 you couldn't get much at the shops but I think they had taco kits (packaged meal you put together) but they were v. expensive. We eat tacos or enchiladas or nachos in some form with brown rice at least once a week. Enjoying your videos here in New York.
You've got numerous Hispanic owned businesses around the corner. Learn how to make Tamales, Empanadas and Arepas, and you'll never eat the same again. That's Colombian cuisine btw. Much better than Mexican lol!
To try something new and be blown away with it is really something to be honest. So good on the guys at the restaraunt for dishing out good food at a reasonable price👍 I did have a giggle to myself when I saw the chilli sauce🤣🤣🤣. Good on ya Gary for taking two for the team😉 Loved the review thanks guys🙌
That was a great review Gary. Fabulous environment and the quality of the Mexican food was outstanding. Loved the corn-on-the-cob. Excellent value for money. Enjoyed the presentation and appreciated you sharing with us 👍👍👍
It is such a joy to watch you eat and to see you delighted with the food. Another place I would like to visit due to your reaction/recommendation. By the way, Mexican food in Mexico itself will blow your socks off. Thank you for eating on our behalf. 😊
Nice vlog Gary I do love authentic Mexican food and it certainly looks like you found it here. Stunning food presented so well and I bet it tasted sensational well done👏🏻
Never been the biggest fan of Mexican food, maybe because I've never really been to a restaurant that did it justice. This one looks like it could change that. Definitely an addition to my list of restaurants to try in 2024. Thanks Gary
That corn looked amazing! The whole meal looked fabulous, but the corn really made an impact! The way they served it was brilliant - simple but brilliant! So glad you enjoyed it all!
Corn was outrageous seriously outstanding 🌽🌽🌽
Glad to see you giving a Mexican a go. I found this place fascinating as I have been to Mexico a few times in the past. The table and chairs are very reminiscent of my time eating out there.
The food looked tremendous and the white corn was cooked in a very unique way. I had white corn a long time ago but it was on the cob not cooked in the interesting way it was there.
This will be very high on my list of restaurants to visit thanks to your channel. Decent prices as well, it seems great value for a sometimes underappreciated cuisine, I think.
Really great quality and fantastic flavours if you get time to go there you won’t be disappointed 😊
Wanna get yourself down elephant and castle (if you havent already) nd check out the colombian, mexican and ecuadorian joints. The emapanadas in La Vida Loca are class @@GaryEats
Nicely done Gary. Was hoping you wouldn't just get a burrito like most people, and wasn't disappointed. Great choices! All looked really good.
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks Gary, always looking for a place that does Mexican food well in London, and looks like you've found it. Can't believe you got white corn on the cob. So rare here in the UK, and so much better than yellow corn.
Your welcome, the corn 🌽 was totally 💯 never had it before 👍
This is exactly why i wanted you to taste proper authentic stuff. I had a similar experience years ago. I went to the first actually authentic Mexican place in Finland and was completely blown away, i thought texmex fajitas and that stuff was Mexican food but nope. That inspired me to visit Mexico and i have been going back many times. Yes tacos pastor in Mexico always come with pineapple, they are a match made in heaven. Salsa Verde(green salsa) is my fav sauce, the hotter the better. That place looked great and i would have gone even higher than 9. Unfortunately from now on when you go to a texmex place you will always be disappointed since you have had the good stuff now.
I think your right Ana the spice was wow 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
That looked very nice Gary, I did check the street food prices in Mexico and you can get large 3 or 4 beef/cheese tacos for roughly 80 pence all in. It's amazing isn't it the price differences between countries, take care Gary , great review, Gareth
Yes that is true, but they are small, and you don`t get a seat. been to Mx 5 times....wonderful country. Delicious food!
Sounds great Great Garth shame it’s a lot more expensive here but overheads 👍
As a Brit living in Mexico for 20 years.... That is most definitely an authentic Mexican street food experience. Even down to the plastic chairs. And pineapple on tacos al pastor is the way to eat them!! Chingón!!!
So good to hear especially with your experience 👍
Thanks for commenting. I was wondering if it was even Mexican.
@@Mike7O7OI live in Texas. That’s Mexican Mexican food. We get Tex Mex and Mex Mex here. Looks delish.
Was that Huitlacoche in those Quesadillas? I found it utterly vile when I was in Mexico, looked like it inside.
Tacos al pastor are technically NOT originally Mexican. This dish was introduced to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants. Thats why the pork is cooked on a vertical spit like kebab and pineapple was added, not found in regular tacos. Plus al pastor tacos have many more ingredients than in this video. So, I repeat, what you see here is NOT authentic.
I've never seen anything like your first course (the white corn) - stunning presentation & taste ! Your second course (steak in tortilla - no idea how to spell it's real name !!) looked very good also (pass on the chilli sauce though). The final course (again, no idea how to spell it) looked terrific in it's presentation and once more, a fabulous tasting experience. I'd not have the pineapple but that's just a personal preference of mine. Overall an incredible place & they certainly pride themselves on how a meal looks as well as it's flavours. Love the decor inside too. Top drawer Gary !!
Really appreciated Robert, great comments as always thank you 😊
Another enjoyable review, I have been here 4 times and every time has been really good-will go again later this Spring 🌮🌯😋
So great to hear Mike, appreciate the comment
Please don’t be hot , please don’t be hot , Wow that is hot 😂😂😂 , Gary what a find , the food looked outstandingly good , thanks another great review, love how you get so many types of Restaurants reviewed , loved it .
Lol it was a little hot Petrus 🌶🌶🌶
I get so hungry watching your channel the Mexican food looks so good 👍
Hope you enjoyed Michael the food was lovely 😊
Loved the moment with the green chilli sauce, really made me laugh, haven’t had a Mexican in far too long, may have to get on the DLR & try that place out. Thanks for another great video
Your very welcome the other chilli 🌶 sauce was better for my palate but to honest I did go back a few times, a glutton for punishment lol 😂
Never tried Mexican but that looked amazing 👏 great review as usual Gary
Very kind Debbie thank you 🙏
Looked amazing! Decided what I’m making for tea now. Never heard of white corn before but I think pineapple is a great accompaniment with meats. Good one that Gary.
Hope you enjoyed and my first white corn my new favourite 🤩
Al pastor has roots in Lebanese food believe it or not. It's made on a huge upright spit, with the pineapple warming on top. When I lived in Mexico City it reminded me of the kebab shops back home lol.
Good comment I didn’t realise until the staff told me 👍
Looked delicious. Once again, excellent review
Thank you so much really appreciated 👍👍👍👍
Yup, pastor has pineapple in it. That's the traditional way of making it. It's in the marinade. Friend of mine is from Mexico and runs a mexican place here in town. Very authentic. Glad this place had corn tortillas.
Excellent restaurant 👍
I have never had pukka Mexican food but that looked delicious. Pineapple is great for breaking down the fats in meat.
Have you thought about doing a review of African food🤔
I know it’s not easy to find in the UK but trust me you won’t be disappointed 😊👍🏾
I promise it’s coming soon 👍
@@GaryEatsis hottest food in its high class brilliant service of good afternoon got to take my mum and my brother going to stop Mexican restaurant it's official tripping London at Mexican restaurant great service
Another great video.mexican food is one of my favourites and when in London we’re always on the lookout for a good Mexican..we usually end up in wahaka but next time there we’ll definitely give this one a go..looked amazing and I’m dying to try the corn starter.
This is worth a visit really nice food and owners 👌
We don't have the Mexican option round here but if we did I would go for it. Mexican cuisine has been championed by Tomasina Myers (Masterchef winner) for years and I have had an appetite for it for a while.
If I'm in London, I will make sure I go here.
Well done Gary.
You won’t be disappointed David excellent food 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽👍
Never tired Mexican food I would love too, good of you Gary to give cameraman some food
A little treat every now and again 😂😂😂
Keep up the videos, smashing it!
Thanks, will do! Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
“La Chingada”?? Love it! Is their second restaurant called “Hijo de la Chingada”?
lol no idea Robert
Great review Gary, the food looks way better than any Mexican food I’ve had in my neck of the woods. I like making it at home as it’s always been so average when I’ve eaten out.
It was really good and excellent quality 👍
The food look absolutely legit, specially the pinneaple, loved the name haha
I understand it’s a bit of a naughty name
Never tried Mexican food Gary always thought it was too hot 🔥 love the Mexicman out the front! 😅sounds very nice with the pineapple gives it a sweet taste 😋
You need to try Helen it is very tasty ❤️🌹
@@GaryEats I will won't I...will have to build up my courage first though Gary 😊❤☕🍰
It was nice seeing Paul chuckle of the chuckle brothers at the start of the video
Lol very good 😂
Yes.i reckon I could tackle that.might have to have a lager with it,though.
Good choice Roger
Hi Gary, another great video and review, thank you. Have you reviewed Carribean or Jamaican food yet
Let’s see what is coming today
El Pastor with pineapple I’ve learnt is traditional and most well known. I don’t do pineapple with meat, like you don’t eat mushrooms Gary. 🙃 Great episode. If you’re back in Manchester try panchos burritos in arndale market. The owners are from Mexico City, great burritos 👌
Will take a look Ashley 👍
Presentation of the starter was great :) Also very generous for a starter - I'd be full after that! Interstingly there are many colours of corn. Tortias look fab - assembled with flair. Give me it hot though! Yes. Of course you can just skip if too hot. Often a little goes a long way. Pork and pineapple yea... again a great choice Gary. But just don't have pineapple with pizza, please. LOL. Fabulous Mexican. But this time I beat you to it as I had a Fajita a couple of days ago (home made). Anyway marks 9/10 ... yup.
Thanks Steve. Yes, never pineapple with pizza!!
Fair play for giving it a go Gary great video looks tasty
Thank you Jack was delicious 🤤
Pineapple belongs on those Tacos like they do on a pizza, because we all know Pineapple DOES belong on a pizza. That corn looked amazing Mr G, never seen anything like that before and the quesadilla looked yummy. Thank you again for your humble down to earth review. It must have been cold like you said as the bloke outside was looking very stiff !..lol
That looks lovely. In Wales we have the bearded taco. And they do the best and really authentic tacos. Not like the chain Chiquito back in the day lol. Worth a visit of you head this way
Thank you Wayne I may well try that
Where I live, we don't have the bearded taco, but the restaurant recently added the moustached burrito.
One of the better Mexican places i've seen in the UK. I cn't remember ever having pineapple on a taco though. But, that's street food/snacks, not really a full Mexican dish. The quesadilla looks good, I do like the fact they did not cook the carne asada to death which happens all to often.
Wow you definitely know your Mexican food nice ☝️, thanks for watching and commenting 👍
i like mexican food gary . and that looked really good .the worrying thing was where were the customers .
Came when it opened mate as to not disturb anyone :)
Lovely video chap…I love Mexican food, your 3 dishes looked delicious 👌👌 Pineapple (why not) looked nice chap mmmmmm 👍 The restaurant looked nice and clean and nice art work. 10/10 for me.
Good call great to hear from you again 👍
Well Ok it's the sort of Mexican food that's popular in UK and that's alright. It is street food to be fair, not adventurous but something most of us enjoy. And I agree, it looked really delicious. I honestly did think for a second, when you paused after the first chili sauce, that a burst of steam was going to come out of your ears. I'm like you and not a fan of the overly hot so that it kills flavour and all you can taste is the heat. But you needed to try it! Now you know... 😊 That seemed like a very fair 9 out of 10! 👍
Lovely comment and very accurate, it was a little too spicy 🌶 but other sauce was perfect 👍
Needed some lime to squeeze over the corn. Texas girl here. It was a good effort, though.
Thank you very much for the information Angelica 🌹
Oh that food looks lovely, great presention too,..I've never considered Mexican food, I will now...thats one of the things I like about your clips, they open up the mind to other types of grub.
Surrey Quays will always be Surrey docks to us south londoners though😏
Glad you enjoyed it Lloyd. Yes, it's nice trying different cuisines from time to time.
Man, that looks great might go tomorrow for lunch. 🌶️🌶️⚽
Hope you enjoy Damian I certainly did 🇲🇽🌽🇲🇽🌽
Food looked excellent ,shame about the odd service charge. You looked cold Gary ,time to get a warmer coat maybe ? Good review mate ,keep well keep warm . Cheers
Yes it was freezing Lee. The weather took a turn for the worst but looks like it's warming up slightly now. Thanks mate.
Gary hi! Please try RAPSA restaurant. Give it a go. It's a brunch. Highly rated.
Will take a look is it in London ?
Oh hell .... where do I start ???
I have never, ever had what I would call a decent Mexican meal, which ain't going to improve sometime soon living in the South West. For instance, there we were, back in 2001, riding on our Harley Electraglide around Santa Barbara with 60 odd other biking mates on our "Brits on the Piss California Tour" - we happen on an all singing / dancing top notch Mexican Restaurant ..... which was cack (and expensive) ..... and due to fog coming in from the Pacific, all they wanted to do was kick us out - trust me, California goes to bed at about 8pm.
So, what do I get now ???? Gary eating what looked to me like an amazing meal.
I mean, for starters, he eats what looks like some World War 2 German stick grenades which looked gobsmacking and then he carries on with Top Monty looking stuff.
Sometimes there is no justice in life lol !!! I want to sample this place right here, right now ..... please.
Love ur channel - and you seem like a nice unpretentious guy. That is fare & not expecting the grille @ The Savoy for every meal.
I love good Mexican & it’s hard to find even here in south Florida- one wld think not - yet it’s true.
You can get some real shite restaurants here in Sarasota
Unfortunately.
Thx for ur content and authenticity & miss the UK
Coming back in the fall can’t wait for a proper breakfast :)
Cheers now - thx
Super sonic comment and really appreciated thank you so much 😊
pineapple and pork go together . Looks really tasty . Arthur
This was really good Arthur
That place looked awesome and great value, too!
Can’t disagree with you 😊
Chingada is a word often used in professional kitchens here in nyc and well it's not something you say when everything is great😂
It comes from the word chingar which means to fuc*.It is also apparently a town in Veracruz.😂😂😂
So I’ve heard my apologies 😳😳😳
@@GaryEats don't be, It's hilarious!
That looked fabulous, I love Mexican food it's so tasty.
It really is 🌶👍
To be fair that's looks great value for money . If I'm over that manor I will most definitely make a visit, Great review geezer. Stay humble m8 its your biggest attribute. ❤
Always David really grateful for so many people watching, commenting and subscribing and to you personally David
Any chance of a few more chain reviews? Must have a good benchmark now for what is good by food type / would be good for the masses now as to where to go
Some more coming soon 👍
Top spot. Also around the corner behind the shopping centre is one of the best pho spots in all of London
Very nice.
Nice one Gary!
Thank you Caroline 😊
You should try Cafe Pacifico Covent Garden Gary.for Mexican, oldest, authentic, and best Mexican for years!
Will take a look Neil thank you 😊
Hi Gary 😊 I love a good Mexican bit pineapple in hot food is not good 🤢, that corn looked delicious 😋 so glad the cameraman got something to eat again 😊 another great review, but by now I so not expect anything else 😊, you are the best att what you do 😊
Thank you Trudy very kind to say, cameramen is getting greedy if you ask me lol 😂
@@GaryEats The cameraman does so a very good job though 😊, so feeding him once in a while should be ok 🤣
Thanks Gary finding hidden Gems! Would have gone for TACO Deal at £17 quid
So would I but had to try lots of different items for the review 😊
Food looked amazing not sure about pineapple I don’t do sweet and sour but rest looked very nice fantastic review once again gary 8/10 for me
Apparently it is normal in Mexican food, i didn’t know to be honest 😳👍
Try Canadian poutine
Will do Connie!
Food looked good. Personally service charges annoy me especially when there is only 1 or 2 dining. Also I felt that was quite expensive for what it was and with the ridiculous service charge added it's put me off trying the place which is a shame as the food looked good.
Yep. Have to agree with you.
Gary. You should give plant based a try
Will do so 👍
Another very entertaining review Gary. The food looked good and appetising. Do the Mexicans make food that needs knives and forks with plates? Saves washing up I guess. Well done in Manchester - you reviewed places worth a visit. Philip.
Very kind to say and no need for any Fairy Liquid lol 😂
Yes they do make food that needs knives,and forks,but that was a restaurant specializing in street food.
Thank you Janet. I was under the impression they had gone upmarket. Their food looked very appetizing. Gary's review would prompt me to try them if I was in their location@@JanetBrown-px2jn
Gary, wonderful video. We are watching from Michigan, USA. However, I hate to inform you that "La Chingada" means "to fuck" which is a very fun fact for the day! Much love
I know now Hannah my apologies I didn’t know 😳
Hi Gary, when will you be headed to Ireland?
Very soon 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Only person I've seen who doesn't like corn is Danny from Rate My Takeaway.
I know a few personally lol!
Yes a good find, I was put off by a couple of Mexican restaurants, but that looks proper authentic 👍
Totally Mike excellent quality 👍
I wonder if anyone has mistaken the green chilli sauce for guacamole! 😮
Only for a few seconds I’d my guess lol 😂
That mexican food looked really good, I wouldn’t have the pineapple though.
It did work well though Richard 👍
Buenos Dias Senor Gringo Gary. Una hermosa comida. La comida está deliciosa! I see you arer back in London Senor. I must say I enjoyed that meal, and I loved the price of that meal. When are ye aft tae Bonnie Scotland laddie. Please keep me in mind when posting. I'd love to see Old Reekie again. Take care laddie!
Take care Angus. Your Spanish is much better than mine. I'll be in Scotland in a few months!
LoL.. Tbf you don't seem to have put on loads of weight since started like various other food reviewers! Can literally see them growing as the reviews went on! Can't fault Mexican grub/Cheers..
Haha I try eat sensibly when not reviewing Nicky 👍🏼
For ye'll tak the high road and I'll tak the low road, but sadly this one will nae be in Scotland afore ye. I wish I were back home. I shall be looking forward to your visit and footage from "Old Reekie."
Soon Angus take care mate 👍
corn ? dont look like corn, big portion ! that would fill me up :)
It was really surprising filling 😊
8/9/10 is fine. You need more differentiation. 8.1, 7.8 etc. 👊 Not all 8/10s are the same. A Whopper and a BigMac are both 5/10, but one is better. See my point?
I do but it’s just an indication of the food quality, would it make a difference if I made it 7.8 or 8.2, an 8 is just easier in my opinion 😳
I think it is cilantro, not coriander, in the beef quesadillas?
Hi,can I ask which country you are from? I ask because I'm English and cilantro/coriander can be confusing,I remember once having a very long conversation with my American gf on the subject 😂
@@jasonspring Had to look it up and learned they are the same plant! I guess, being from the US, I was conditioned to call it cilantro, since that is the common term used in Mexican cuisine here. Mea Culpa.
I want to know about Gary. He says he's worked in the gastro pub industry but tell us more Gary! A think a huge part of your appeal is your personality so I think a lot of us viewers would like to know a bit more about your background. Obviously don't if you're not comfortable but I do think there'd be an interest there. Also who is this mysterious cameraman?!
If I can be a little secretive at the moment I would appreciate it, sorry, the cameraman will be revealed in the not too distant future 😊
@@GaryEats ha no problem Gary. Loving your reviews 🙂
Thank you Nicola :) let me know what you'd like to know!
@@GaryEats I was just wondering what your position was in the food industry and if you still work in it or is TH-cam now your full time job? I'm sure working that industry you have many different job. Thanks 🙂
Over a million tons of pineapples are grown in Mexico each year so it's no wonder they include it in their food
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A good point thank you
La Chingada?! LOL That's a bit of a naughty name.
So I’ve heard sorry 😳
@@GaryEats No need to be sorry. I think it would be a hoot to go there. Ha ha!
Lol!
Did it lose a point for the service charge? I thought it was going to be a perfect 10
Heating, service charge and price 👍
Mexican food isn’t something that springs to mind when we’re choosing where to go for a meal, perhaps because there’s not many of them.
Glad you enjoyed it Gary 👍
I certainly did Lucas really great quality 👍
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Funny when you keep on saying please don't be hot when one of the defining characteristics of Mexican food when you compare it to other Latin American food is its use of Chiles and it's liberal use of chilies at that so Mexican food is hot and for you to say please don't be hot it's like going out to eat Indian food and before each bite you keep on saying please don't be spicy please don't be spicy😂😂😂
@@MrPickledede
Otras cocinas internacionales son más comunes.
That made me hungry, Gary! The corn cobs looked exceptional! 😊
So good Sheila 👍
As an American in the UK I really miss good Mexican food. The pineapple is a legit component of al pastor, there was migration from Lebanon to Mexico in the early 20th century, so al pastor ("shephard style") is Lebanese kebab but made with Mexican seasoning, corn tortilla instead of pita, and pork instead of lamb as Mexico isnt sheep raising country. It can be sublime. I will give this place a try when i am next in London.
Great comment and you will enjoy 😉
I had a feeling you were in for a treat when I saw those beautifully presented corn cobs. The other dishes looked very enticing too. A brilliant choice for your first Mexican restaurant review!
It was a fantastic choice agree 👍
Nice to see cameraman got fed again today! Gary you should try Vietnamese food. I told you how my (Vietnamese) girlfriend always says "you're always watching that man" 😂 Viet Food in chinatown London has great food. And the design of the restaurant would make a great video.
Thanks for the idea! I will take a look Tom 👍
Ironically, you’ve got some of the best Vietnamese on the doorstep to La Chingada. Mama pho is literally a stones throw away, and has the best pho
@@kenwenthat the one on evelyn street? Always use to see it but never been. I do like the one on the old kent road tho pho n.a
@@scottking869That's the one, Mama Pho. Been a long time fave. Not seen that one on OKR, I go to Viet Quan just opposite Burgess Park regularly too
@@kenwenso many options now compared to when i grew up round here lol. Have you tried mamasons dirty ice cream In china town? My wifes filipino and its a filipino desert place so always try to go every now and again.
Oh my goodness that white corn looked absolutely delicious, it all did, authenticated by the hat, suits you sir. Bitter cold and icy over here. I prefer the milder dips. Great review again Gary, as I always say " you were made for this" Stay warm😂
Very kind of you to say Ann 👍
Hi Gary and Mr Cameraman.
Well it was great to see Mexican food reviewed today to which you really fell on your feet with this place.
The food looked really good and authentic and i learned a new thing today, iv never heard of white corn before, but to steal your phrase 'im going to give it a go'
Nice to see the place was clean and tidy, and i would defiantly try the food there.
Chris.
It was my first and not last regarding white corn loved it 😍
The food looked amazing. I love my chilli,so I'm impressed you made an effort with the sauces. Some food tasters make a God-awful fuss and drama about it,but you kept it nice and simple.
Very kind of you to say thank you 👍😊
Gary with all the delicious looking food(all the steaks,chops, roast dinners and fancier restaurants etc.)I've seen you review I'm stunned at how much I wanted tastavision for that corn 🌽. I guess it just proves how technique and passion elevate a simple food to something sublime .😊
The corn was my favourite but all the food was really good 🌽🌽🌽🌽
Nine out of ten...Mexican street food? Must have been tasty. All sorts of new themed restaurants are popping up. A Bhuddist restaurant opened recently near me. It's called Karma...there is no menu, you get what you deserve 😂
Lol very good Colin 😂😂😂
Brilliant! I might borrow that if you don't mind.
Looks like your found a real diamond there. I'm a fan of Mexican food, but generally in London, with many of the restaurants I've visited, it all tastes like it comes from the same kitchen! That looked tremendously authentic, creative, tasty and cooked with a lot of care and passion. That is the most dramatic and eye catching way to serve corn imaginable!
Your completely right a believe it’s top quality and really authentic 👍
This is the only good one south of the river.
Mexican food is so popular here all over The States. I've seen it's becoming the same in the UK. When I lived over there in 1999-2000 you couldn't get much at the shops but I think they had taco kits (packaged meal you put together) but they were v. expensive. We eat tacos or enchiladas or nachos in some form with brown rice at least once a week. Enjoying your videos here in New York.
Welcome New York hope the weather is ok 👍
Yea authentic Mexican food is very hard to get in the UK. The chain restaurants don’t cut it
Any NYC mexican restaurants you wanna shout out? Tacombi is overrated...
You've got numerous Hispanic owned businesses around the corner. Learn how to make Tamales, Empanadas and Arepas, and you'll never eat the same again. That's Colombian cuisine btw. Much better than Mexican lol!
Mexican food is quality, one of my favourites when it’s done right. In the UK, very few are at a high enough level to warrant repeat visits
This one definitely does Luke 👍
Gary, another solid review.
You need to try Birria Taco in NW10.
I think you will enjoy the modern taco 🌮 twist!
Will take a look thank you for the suggestion 👍
Mmmmmm birria
To try something new and be blown away with it is really something to be honest. So good on the guys at the restaraunt for dishing out good food at a reasonable price👍 I did have a giggle to myself when I saw the chilli sauce🤣🤣🤣. Good on ya Gary for taking two for the team😉 Loved the review thanks guys🙌
It was so hot but the food was cooked perfectly and quality 👍
"It's a little bit chilli in here." And we're off! Channeling his inner 70's comic. What an opening. ;)
Lol thank you Mike 😂😂
That was a great review Gary. Fabulous environment and the quality of the Mexican food was outstanding. Loved the corn-on-the-cob. Excellent value for money. Enjoyed the presentation and appreciated you sharing with us 👍👍👍
It is such a joy to watch you eat and to see you delighted with the food. Another place I would like to visit due to your reaction/recommendation. By the way, Mexican food in Mexico itself will blow your socks off. Thank you for eating on our behalf. 😊
I would love to go to Mexico 🇲🇽 Sylvia thank you for watching and commenting 😊
Gary, your channel is fantastic, ive been bingeing on the old ones this week, please keep them coming sir.
Very kind of you to say, thank you for watching and commenting really appreciated 👍
Nice vlog Gary I do love authentic Mexican food and it certainly looks like you found it here. Stunning food presented so well and I bet it tasted sensational well done👏🏻
It really was amazing and great quality 🇲🇽🇲🇽
Never been the biggest fan of Mexican food, maybe because I've never really been to a restaurant that did it justice. This one looks like it could change that. Definitely an addition to my list of restaurants to try in 2024. Thanks Gary
You will not be disappointed Walter 👍
Really enjoy your reviews, Gary. You deserve every success with the channel.
Thank you so much 😊
Good review Gary. Love the way you walk into a MEXICAN restaurant and announce “it’s a little bit CHILLI in here”. 😂😂😂😂
Lol didn’t think 💭😂