Address: 67 Upper St, London, N1 0NY, United Kingdom
Rating: 3.5
based on 252 reviews.
Service
Pros:
"Staff offer fuss free service and leave you to it."
"The service was amazing, the most sweetest waiters."
"Staff very help full. Drinks good"
"The service was fast and friendly."
"The service was exceptional, with attentive staff members who were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations."
"Reis (me and my sisters waiter for the night) gave us amazing service and made sure we were satisfied with the food and drinks that he served us."
"The staff here is very polite and at your service as soon as you step foot into this place."
Cons:
"Overpriced nasty cocktails, the service was horrible hardly anyone working."
"One of the worst services I have received at a restaurant."
"absolutely awful service, chaotic atmosphere and no space."
"When we requested to have the service charge removed from our bill, we were met with aggressive behavior from your manager."
"RUDE!!!!!!!! I have never been spoken to in such an aggressive manner which I can only assume was by the manager."
"The manager was a really rude."
"Service was terrible, the manager was then extremely rude to us."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Desperados hits pretty close to authentic."
"We had the mixed platter and steak fajitas and everything was cooked amazingly."
"The chimichanga was cooked to perfection! Not oily and was bursting (literally) with cheese and filling!"
"I ordered a chicken burrito and it came with rice on the side, salad, guacamole, sour cream, and beans. It was very delicious!"
"The steak was nicely cooked for me, portion size is huge and the price is pocket friendly."
"The food was also very delicious. The nachos were great, and you could tell the tortillas were home made."
"Food was excellent."
Cons:
"I'd give it a minus one star if I could. The food was microwaved, and the menu was overwhelming with so many options that it's no surprise the food was microwaved and bland."
"The food was dreadful.. not restaurant quality at all.. flavours were awful."
"The food has potential but the nachos grande I ordered was drowned in sauce which made it very soggy."
"Basically a bland insipid but pricey experience."
"Food portion was really small, for a main course, and didn’t taste nice."
"The food was absolutely terrible."
"The food was possibly the worst Mexican food I have eaten."
Ambiance and Decor
Pros:
"Happened to stop here by chance and as a family we all loved the quirky interior and plenty of good choices from this Mexican themed restaurant."
"The music is quite prominent which makes a social and comfortable environment."
"Absolutely Stunning Place... Beautiful Atmosphere... Staff Are Sooo Welcoming..."
"The cozy ambiance, rustic decor, and friendly staff create a warm and inviting atmosphere."
"The venue is definitely really great its got a Mexican vibe to it the place is clean the music is great."
"Restaurant as a vibrant atmosphere with lots of colourful decors."
"Desperado’s is a lovely little Mexican place in Angel, where on a hot summers day you have the opportunity to sit outside."
Cons:
"The artwork in the bathrooms can only be described as utter filth."
"The sex drawings in the toilets were a little too much."
"The lady toilets looked like they have not been cleaned since the place opened up!"
"The decor was kinda of tacky with a massive parrot hanging from the ceiling."
"Watching a waiter pick his nose is not what I'd consider clean."
"The restaurant has a horrible atmosphere I was quite overwhelmed with the music."
"The place itself plays on every Mexican stereotype there is, making it look like a circus."
Value for Money
Pros:
"I don't usually write reviews but the portion sizes is more than what me paid for."
"The pricing is quite expensive for what the food is. Unless you get the lunch deal which is good you get a starter and main for £10.95."
"Very generous portions and the drinks are always amazing!"
"The portions are medium to large, and they worth the price you pay."
"Food was well priced for the location and the fajitas were great."
"The portion sizes is more than what me paid for, the food was delicious."
"The portion of food you get for the price is amazing, everything delicious."
Cons:
"Charging 2.80 for a can of coke is not right on any level."
"The food came out cold, the portions were tiny for an enchilada."
"The food is not authentic at all and majorly overpriced for what you get."
"THEY ADVERTISE 'EAT OUT TO HELP OUT SCHEME - 50% DISCOUNT' BUT THEY DO NOT GIVE DISCOUNT!!! CHEATING!!!"
"The prices here are an absolute joke, paid £2.40 for a can of coke!"