Nachos

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This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.

Nachos is the Southside’s newest and only Mexican restaurant, located upstairs in a spacious open-plan dining room, well suited to couples, groups and families, where Mexico’s cultural and architectural icons are illustrated in colourful spray-painted murals. With a Mexican chef in the kitchen expect some genuine flavours from classics such as tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and chimichungas, which come in a variety of meat, chicken, seafood and veggie combos. Don't worry whether you’re a wimp or junkie when it comes to chilli heat as the sauces and salsas are spiced to order – regular, hot or extreme. Crispy corn or super soft tortillas are accompanied by fresh salsa, guacamole, and sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese, keeping flavours well balanced. With an impressive 27 small tapas dishes (available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from £1), starters and large mains such as veggie or chilli con carne, shredded beef and mole chicken, there’s plenty here to feast upon. Love it or loathe it? − the jury is out on bread and butter pudding of cinnamon, star anise, raisins, cheese, almonds and heavy dash of cognac.

• High point: Fresh ingredients and home-made Mexican flavours
• Low point: Dim lighting makes menu hard to read