Chiquito Croydon - Menu

Valley Park Leisure, Croydon, United Kingdom

🛍 Mexican

2.2 💬 6 Reviews

Phone: +442087744710

Address: Valley Park Leisure, Croydon, United Kingdom

City: Croydon

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 6

Website: http://www.chiquito.co.uk/restaurant/croydon

"When we arrived at the restaurant, I dropped off my friends and went to park my car. Upon my return, I learned that they had been informed that we couldn't be accommodated because the restaurant was shutting down permanently at the end of the night, and there were limited food options available. I was quite frustrated! We decided to leave and went to another nearby restaurant instead. The next day, since I couldn't use my vouchers, I applied for a refund. I only received back 50% of their value, and I have since appealed this decision, as I was unable to use them at the time I had booked due to circumstances beyond my control. While I know there are other Chiquito locations, none are close to us. I have dined at Chiquito in Croydon numerous times and have taken friends and family there, but I was very disappointed by how the closure was handled. Had I been given notice about their impending closure, I would have certainly made arrangements to visit one of their other locations."

Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

NdubuisiN NdubuisiN

The experience was average. However, the customer service could use some improvement. One server was handling five tables, which resulted in a 20-minute wait before I was attended to.

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Lucas
Lucas

It was decent overall, but the customer service could use some improvement. I had to wait for about 20 minutes before the waiter was able to attend to me, as they were busy serving five other tables.


Noah
Noah

We reserved a table before heading to the cinema, and the waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, especially given how many tables she was managing. This place is great for families and friends, offering good value for money. While it’s not fine dining, the food on the menu was quite tasty.


Steve
Steve

We reserved a pre-cinema time slot and were pleased to find the waitress incredibly friendly and attentive, especially considering the number of tables she was managing. This restaurant is a great all-around option for families and friends, and it offers good value. While the food may not be gourmet, what we ordered from the menu was quite delicious.


Fiona
Fiona

When we arrived, I fell behind my friends to park the car. However, upon my return, they informed me that we couldn't be accommodated because the restaurant was closing early that night, and there was only a limited food selection available. I was extremely disappointed! We ended up deciding to go to a different local restaurant. Unfortunately, I learned the next day that my vouchers couldn't be used. I requested a refund but only received 50% of the voucher value. I've contested this decision since I wasn't able to use the vouchers due to the situation, and I had followed through with the reservation on my end. I know there are other Chiquito locations, but none are nearby, which is why we...


JeanD
JeanD

When we arrived at the restaurant, I dropped off my friends and went to park my car. Upon my return, I learned that they had been informed that we couldn't be accommodated because the restaurant was shutting down permanently at the end of the night, and there were limited food options available. I was quite frustrated! We decided to leave and went to another nearby restaurant instead. The next day, since I couldn't use my vouchers, I applied for a refund. I only received back 50% of their value, and I have since appealed this decision, as I was unable to use them at the time I had booked due to circumstances beyond my control. While I know there are other Chiquito locations, none are close...

Categories

  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!

Amenities

  • Amex
  • Visa Card
  • Mastercard
  • Diners Club

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