Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, fajitas, and birria quesadillas in a vibrant restaurant setting.
Sip on margaritas and other cocktails at our bar, perfect for pairing with your meal or socializing.
Ideal for parties and celebrations, with options for multi-course meals and accommodating various group sizes.
Choose from a range of starters and mains, including seafood and spicy options, with clear spice level indicators on the menu.
Experience a beautifully decorated interior with authentic Mexican touches, creating a festive and welcoming environment.
Pleasantly surprised by our visit. We were a party of 5 (3 generations) having 2 or 3 courses each and everyone enjoyed their food. I particularly loved my fajitas and those who didn't like spicy food were well catered for (eg seabass). Staff were great, correctly reading our group dynamics, to add to the party atmosphere.
This place was fantastic. We had come to the markets from Keighley and stumbled in looking for somewhere to eat. Think it was oliver on the door told us we had a 45 min wait for table. He booked us one for later that same evening helped us with directions to our hotel was super friendly and we were not disappointed the food was so nice very impressed service was fantastic. Defo recommend a visit.
Beautiful interior, staff were attentive and the food was pretty delicious and reasonably priced. I got a cocktail and 3 starters for €35/36 and the portions are large. Recommend the starter prawns and the birria quesadilla a lot. The patatas bravas were nice too but just too spicy. They list the spice levels on the menu so that’s my bad. Great experience overall.
Service is disgusting. If you want a restaurant that serves bland tortilla chips, mid margaritas, overpriced food and horrendous service then sadly this is the place for you. Myself and my partner booked at 8:30 (bookings went up until 10pm so we thought we were in safe hands) looking on google to see it closes at 10 pm so we had plenty of time to enjoy our anniversary meal. However, we walked into the venue to be met with not even a smile, just do you have any allergies (thank god they do that at least). When sat we were told that we had to be out by 9:15, giving us 45 minutes?? We assumed this was a mistake and was rushed into our drink orders 1 minute after we had sat down, I hadn’t even looked at the menu! We tentatively asked for a margarita as a guess they would do them. When arrived (iced) it was more liquid with a bit of ice floating about, without that proper margarita taste. Next we ordered our starters, to be told they will come out the same time as our mains, starters were admittedly delicious, the calamari and tacos were stunning and flavoursome (unlike the margaritas). The mains were also delectable. In this time we asked for a bottle of wine, to be told no, as the bar closed at 9 and we had 15 minutes to drink it. On an ANNIVERSARY dinner I was not allowed wine? At this time the two servers Nicola (either the younger girl or the elderly lady) were staring us down whilst eating, constantly coming around to say they were closing and snatching the other tables plates when they clearly had other members of the party eating. The ladies next to us asked politely for another drink as they were not told the bar closed, to be barked at and evil eyed by the old one that the bar had closed. To worsen this, whilst I was still eating, the bill was randomly slapped down into our table in silence with a smirk from the younger girl. I was completely taken a back and shocked by this behaviour. I then asked why it said 10pm on the website to be snarkily told that they can close early if they want, if that’s the case then surely update your bookings? What if we had booked for 10pm?! We then politely asked for the 40% off advertised on the website, to be cut off with they don’t do that here and asked how we want to pay. For a 90 pound bill I would expect a bit more grace also considering we were only sat for 45 mins. They then had the CHEEK to request a tip on the card machine, we proudly said no. We walked out with no thank you, no come again nothing, just ignored by staff in their own clothes chatting at the bar in their phones. It’s such a shame as their food is delectable (5 stars to the chef) however the service was disgusting and being eyed and rushed through a dinner of 5 pounds or 90 is not okay. And to the no mannered, ruthless senior woman who I assume was the manager, clearly needs to learn proper service and hospitality skills, and probably should be demoted, clearly an old dog doesn’t learn new tricks unfortunately
Today, we visited Chiquito to explore the flavors of Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with authentic Mexican touches, which added to the overall dining experience. We selected a variety of dishes from the menu and specifically requested that all the dishes be served at the same time. However, they did not arrive simultaneously. This wasn’t a major issue for us, but it could be a concern for customers who are more particular about timing. The presentation of the dishes was visually appealing, but we found a minor issue with the seasoning. Some dishes had an overly high salt content. I believe this was due to the combination of the natural salt in the ingredients and the added salt, making the overall taste a bit too salty. On the bright side, the staff was friendly and attentive, which positively impacted our experience. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a quick, satisfying meal, I would recommend Chiquito. Aside from these small details, we were generally pleased with our visit.

Vibrant Mexican flavors in the heart of Manchester—where fiesta meets feast!
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Chiquito at The Printworks offers a lively dining experience with authentic Mexican and American-inspired cuisine. Known for its beautiful interior and vibrant atmosphere, we serve delicious dishes like birria quesadillas, fajitas, and tacos, alongside refreshing cocktails. Perfect for family gatherings, anniversaries, or casual meals, our attentive staff aims to provide a memorable visit. While most guests praise our flavorful food and friendly service, we continuously strive to enhance every aspect of your dining journey. Join us for a taste of Mexico in Manchester!
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