As we only had 2 days in Edinburgh, I wanted to make sure we didn’t waste any dining opportunities. So I did a bit of research into popular restaurants and noticed Tex Mex II was mentioned in a few places. I thought this seemed a tad strange firstly due to the name which lacks any originality or flair, and secondly due to the type of cuisine which just didn’t feel right for Edinburgh.
But what the hell do I know about Edinburgh!? Tex Mex II was awesome! I’m a big fan of Mexican food and this place really served it up well! It’s only a small eatery and they were quite busy, so we were glad we had booked as they had to turn quite a few people away during the time we were there. It’s quirky and colourful with food to match.
The veggie quesadillas came with piping hot chunks of fresh veggies (including pineapple which was amazing!) with a good dollop of guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
The flaming chicken fajitas are set alight to burn off the tequila which gives a superb taste! The cheese that was melted directly onto them was a bit too much dairy for me, but easily removed while still leaving a cheese flavour.
The frozen margaritas were also great! But as they are made in a large batch, they are not very strong. This ended up being a good thing though as it’s usually game over for me after one. I could have happily slurped a pitcher of these ones though! And they added strawberry and mango shots to give mine a twist which I thought was lovely.
I’m not surprised this place is as popular as it is. It deserves the great reviews around and makes for a fun night out. And to top it off, it’s very reasonably priced.
64 Thistle St, Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 260 9699
E: fatdonny@texmex2.com
