Chimichanga Review

My review of restaurants took me, my wife Michiko and a friend, Marc, to Chimichanga Brighton Marina Village. Stepping inside, the first thing noticeable is the inviting atmosphere. The décor is modern with a definite Mexican theme, without being decadent or tacky as so often can be the case with this type of restaurant.

We were seated promptly and politely and having asked for wine and tap water we were presented with a huge jug – more than enough for three people. From the food menu I selected the orange and honey glazed chicken, my wife chose the rib-eye steak and my friend had the Mexican style chicken and chorizo pasta.

The wait for the food took enough time to have a decent conversation, but not too long that we became restless, during which we were able to soak up some of the atmosphere. When the food did come it was well presented – mine was sizzling on a skillet, Michiko’s was served on a wooden board and Marc’s in a Mexican style bowl and every dish was delicious.

Having sampled and enjoyed all three dishes I will go for the steak on my next visit – it was one of the best tasting steaks I have tried since sampling Kobe Beef in Japan and cooked to perfection, being still rare in the middle.

We considered the price to be very good value for money, with the meal for three coming to about 45 pounds including a tip. The only gripe we had about the whole experience was that it took longer than expected to pay for our bill at the end of the meal, but to fair to the waiting staff, it was busy and they were doing their best. In conclusion, Chimichanga comes highly recommended although you would be well advised to book on busy Friday and Saturday evenings.