Comments on: Soho’s El Camino – Upholding London’s Laughable Mexican Tradition http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/ London's greatest food and drink options for £31.75 or less Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:12:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Crumpeats http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-2373 Crumpeats Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:54:07 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-2373 Just reviewed the one in Portabello- the laid back, take your time atmosphere actually worked there as it was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle outside. Can imagine it wouldn't go down well in Soho or when in a rush though and those miskates sound inexcusable! Just reviewed the one in Portabello- the laid back, take your time atmosphere actually worked there as it was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle outside. Can imagine it wouldn’t go down well in Soho or when in a rush though and those miskates sound inexcusable!

]]> By: timchester http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-2372 timchester Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:59 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-2372 Fair enough. It's been over a year since I went. Fair enough. It’s been over a year since I went.

]]> By: Smithy http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Smithy Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:17:39 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-2370 I was really surprised when I read this because I went their for lunch and the food was amazing and the service friendly and helpful. Definitely worth another look. I was really surprised when I read this because I went their for lunch and the food was amazing and the service friendly and helpful. Definitely worth another look.

]]> By: Chipotle & El Panchos – A Tale Of Two Mexicans http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Chipotle & El Panchos – A Tale Of Two Mexicans Thu, 13 May 2010 17:21:30 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-40 [...] I’m yet to be blown away by Mexican food in London. While I’ve tried most of them, and jump on each new opening quicker than Cameron jumps in another man’s grave, on the whole it’s been a [...] [...] I’m yet to be blown away by Mexican food in London. While I’ve tried most of them, and jump on each new opening quicker than Cameron jumps in another man’s grave, on the whole it’s been a [...]

]]> By: timchester http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-21 timchester Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:06 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-21 Thanks James - interesting. I do think this place will be worth checking out again, I reckon it was mostly teething problems. I wonder if all restaurants have an early period where they hire unsuitable staff for a bit Thanks James – interesting. I do think this place will be worth checking out again, I reckon it was mostly teething problems. I wonder if all restaurants have an early period where they hire unsuitable staff for a bit

]]> By: James Brompton http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-20 James Brompton Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:59:47 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-20 It seems like you had a pretty rough time of it. Sorry to hear that. On the upside of things, I was there last night with friends and had a wonderful experience. The place was almost full at 7:30 and the staff couldn't do enough for us....I'd like to thank the manager (Maxi I think) and Carson. Both made regular visits to our table to make sure everything was in order. The food was great and served promptly....Loved the poppers and I recommend trying the wet burrito (and ask for everything on it)...I probably will not need to eat today as I'm still feeling full! We tried a selection of great cocktails all mixed perfectly (in my opinion) and they even made sure a couple of my friends could have similar drinks sans alcohol. The decor was very nice (love the display of hot sauces, would like to know where they get them from) and we even got to go into the Private Members bar downstairs (which is even better than upstairs). I used to live in Los Angeles and Mexican food is something that I really enjoy, unfortunately I haven't been able to find a really decent Mexican place in London...Until now! I will be returning to El Camino to try the whole menu. All in all my friends loved it and I loved it! I'd give it 8/10 Plus side Great atmosphere Great Food Excellent service Reasonable pricing A&W sodas Members bar Cocktails Minus side The stairs (very steep, be careful) Music (a bit too loud at some points) Frontage (it looks very dark from the outside) The four booths downstairs (could do with some interesting artwork) It seems like you had a pretty rough time of it. Sorry to hear that.
On the upside of things, I was there last night with friends and had a wonderful experience. The place was almost full at 7:30 and the staff couldn’t do enough for us….I’d like to thank the manager (Maxi I think) and Carson. Both made regular visits to our table to make sure everything was in order. The food was great and served promptly….Loved the poppers and I recommend trying the wet burrito (and ask for everything on it)…I probably will not need to eat today as I’m still feeling full! We tried a selection of great cocktails all mixed perfectly (in my opinion) and they even made sure a couple of my friends could have similar drinks sans alcohol. The decor was very nice (love the display of hot sauces, would like to know where they get them from) and we even got to go into the Private Members bar downstairs (which is even better than upstairs). I used to live in Los Angeles and Mexican food is something that I really enjoy, unfortunately I haven’t been able to find a really decent Mexican place in London…Until now! I will be returning to El Camino to try the whole menu. All in all my friends loved it and I loved it! I’d give it 8/10

Plus side
Great atmosphere
Great Food
Excellent service
Reasonable pricing
A&W sodas
Members bar
Cocktails

Minus side
The stairs (very steep, be careful)
Music (a bit too loud at some points)
Frontage (it looks very dark from the outside)
The four booths downstairs (could do with some interesting artwork)

]]> By: Alisa http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/sohos-el-camino-upholding-londons-laughable-mexican-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Alisa Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:04:37 +0000 http://thirtyoneseventyfive.com/?p=150#comment-17 Oh no! I hope the owner or manager gets to read this so they would know how to make their service better Oh no! I hope the owner or manager gets to read this so they would know how to make their service better

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