Mexican · Edinburgh
A quick, cheap stop in the city centre that works well when you've got hungry children and not much patience — order at the counter, watch it built in front of you, and you're eating within minutes. There are high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free access for a pram, and plenty of vegan fillings, which helps if one child eats nothing green. The salad bowls and tacos get the warmest praise, and staff generally stay polite and unflustered even when a queue builds. Two honest caveats: portions can be hit and miss, with some people finding the fillings small for £10–15, and burritos occasionally arrive loosely wrapped enough to need a fork. Tables can also feel a bit grubby at busy times. Fine for a fast, low-stakes lunch rather than a lingering one.
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