Comments on: Chilango Islington for Burrito and Beer

By: Meximan

Meximan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:34:50 +0000

Chilango’s reminds me of the kind of food you can get literally everywhere in California, but that is almost impossible to get in Europe. Simple, fresh and good. Is it high gastronomy? Absolutely not. Could I get an infinitely better burrito at half the price in Los Angeles? Yes. But if you’re craving a real burrito in London, it’s worth the line and they have real Mexican beer (Modelo). Mexicans don’t drink Corona, we just export it.

By: MsMarmitelover

MsMarmitelover — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:08:12 +0000

I’m going to have lunch with the guy that owns Chilango’s soon. We discussed the irritation that chefs feel when food writers hardly talk about the food.
One chef told me that when A.A.Gill reviewed his restaurant, it was all about his girlfriend. At the end he added something like oh and the food wasn’t bad too.
I’m not backing down on this though.
What kind of salsa was it? Asado? fresh? cooked?
What was in the guacamole?
What were the Margaritas like?
I could go on….
But yes a little controversy is always good.

By: Abberline Vaseline

Abberline Vaseline — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:17:41 +0000

i think ‘shit hot’s’ a pretty good food description actually…

By: Sophie

Sophie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:49:19 +0000

Ooooh, spicy MsMarmiteLover. I will spring to Mike’s defence and say not only did I enjoy the review but it left me salivating…a good test of food writing.

But yeah, anyway, bring the ruckus, nothing like a good scuffle to generate interest :)

By: MsMarmitelover

MsMarmitelover — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:03:24 +0000

If you don’t like Mexican food, why did you want to review it then? Anything for a free meal?
Little description and little knowledge of the food .

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:58:52 +0000

I loooove Chilango. So good. I’m from the US and am just so happy with this yummy mexican place!