Address: 40 Fish Quay, North Shields, NE30 1HB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441912576986
Rating: 4.6
based on 109 reviews.
Food Quality and Taste
Pros:
"The food was great, reminded me of some of the more authentic Mexican food I've had in the past."
"Every dish was bursting with flavor and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients."
"Some of the best and most flavoursome meatballs I’ve ever had."
"Steak Quesedilla was lovely and cheesy."
"The flavours were so fresh and vibrant, especially on the asada steak tostas which was our favourite of the dishes."
"The steak quesadilla were amazing."
"The food was delicious, the decor was so vibrant and the prices were incredibly reasonable."
"The food was excellent, so delicious 😋 and the service couldn’t be better!"
Cons:
"The tacos were quite disappointing and had no depth of flavour."
"The food just lacked flavour. I had a chicken burrito and my wife had tacos, we both thought the meals were bland."
"Food was great except they use so much parsley and coriander and other herbs as such that all the meals are just swallowed by that."
"The food was just not as nice as others have said."
"I had the fish tacos, and the fish was very good, but they weren't spicy enough."
"The chicken mole tacos were the worst tacos he's ever had."
"Was good overall, only thing I would say is the portions are abit small for the price avoid the tacos if ya hungry."
"Service was good, the guac and tortilla chips was very good. Everything else we ordered for main was bland."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"Service was fast and friendly."
"The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my dining experience was perfect!"
"Super friendly staff with a very extensive menu, taco Tuesday deal was a lovely bonus for our valentines meal."
"Staff are always friendly and atmosphere is great."
"The team is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every customer feel like a part of the family."
"Staff are very attentive to make your visit a pleasant one."
"The staff are really friendly and accommodating and the food is really delicious."
"Very nice authentic tacos, better than the old fashioned ‘Tex-Mex’ style. Service was good, staff friendly, nice margaritas."
Cons:
"The service would have been great, but it was far from that."
"However most of the staff would stand at the bar and ignore us and the people next to us."
"The service charge was 12.5% which they automatically put on, unless you ask them to take it off, which I think is really cheeky."
"We are disappointed with our service. Staff were too busy talking to each other or with the chefs and leaning on each other Infront of our table."
"Tonight's visit to Lobo Rojo was disappointing... some of the service was terrible."
"The waiter charged up as we said we were going to sit outside as though she did not trust us which spoilt it a bit."
"Not the best greeting as the guy was more interested in his mobile phone. Waiting staff were good - food just OK."
"Service ok, was busy felt a bit stretched nobody really directing or incharge, food fresh and quick but under seasoned filling but bland, not horrendous just disappointing."
Ambience and Atmosphere
Pros:
"The ambience is quite nice and you can enjoy yourself."
"The atmosphere was great with a view of the kitchen area too."
"The restaurant has a pleasant relaxed atmosphere with a strong Mexican feel to the interior and the music had an upbeat party vibe."
"The atmosphere at LoboRojo is also worth mentioning. The cozy interior is decorated with colourful Mexican artwork."
"Would definitely recommend popping in on a nice day for a light lunch and a cocktail."
"Great atmosphere, great food, great service. I highly recommend the churros and the fish taco was some of the nicest food I've ever eaten."
"Called in without booking very lucky to get a table for 2, would recommend booking in advance. Food, drinks and service was first class, wide selection of meals and decent prices, lovely building, nice relaxed atmosphere."
"Terrific Mexican place. Never fails to impress. They really care about what they prepare, respecting Mexican authenticity with an eye on Californian influence too."
Cons:
"It was far too loud between people talking and music from the restaurant and the kitchen, we found it hard to talk to each other and we both left with headaches."
"We were sat by a large window. Initially I thought the window seat was good but it was like sitting in a goldfish bowl and I'm sure if I'd asked to be moved the staff would have moved us."
"Nice place, pleasant staff, food tasty, only 3 stars though as there were only two of us so not masses of food to prepare, but it arrived at the table lukewarm, a disappointment."
"The waiter charged up as we said we were going to sit outside as though she did not trust us which spoilt it a bit."
"The hostess was very short and had horrible attitude. Shame as I had heard good things and was looking forward to it."
"Was told it was only dog friendly when I arrived I was told it was only till 6. We arrived at 5:30! Refused to seat us…"
"Call it for dinner with disabled child in wheel chair, I went inside spoke to young lady behind the bar to righthand side told to go round side of building and they would get us in. Waited 15 mins no body came."
"Whilst waiting a walk-in for 2 came in and they were seated immediately. Personally I don't think this very professional as we were still waiting for our reserved table and there were clearly other tables free we could have been seated at."