Visited for Sunday lunch quite recently. Decor really not nice, everything threadbare, old and frankly horrid. Food was average at best. Someone elsewhere praised the cauliflower cheese! What? That watery tasteless stuff that diluted the gravy? Sorry but no way should anyone give this restaurant 5 stars. It's just a basic local place for a cheapish meal.

I last reviewed this restaurant in 2009. Since then I have visited it many times and I am pleased to say the excellent standard of cuisine and warmth of hospitality have been maintained. Mother's day saw the restaurant completely full at lunchtime yet despite the numbers Dora the Chef's wife , and their recently employed helpful young waitress coped exceedingly... More

I've lived in shoebury all my life and haven't been to this restaurant, as soon as we walked in we felt very welcome a lovely husband and wife greeted us! I had stuffed mushrooms and chicken with a mushroom sauce my husband had sardines and duck for main it all came out pipping hot with lovely vegetables we had 2... More

We've been going to this restaurant for about 10 years now, mainly to celebrate family events. The decor may be a bit dated but the warm welcome more than makes up for it in my opinion. They serve good food with plenty of real fresh vegetables. They don't pretend to be something they're not and provide a real sense of... More

The decor in the restaurant is dated and needs updating. The service was pleasant enough with the owner serving front of house. The food was good and we all enjoyed our meals. There was 6 of us. Unfortunately the restaurant was not full, even though it was a Saturday night and as a result it lacked a bit of atmosphere.... More

What a lovely place! Tasty fresh food and fantastic service, very highly recommended! Great set menu too and wine list!

well thoughtt it was about time I wrote a review regarding here we eat here every 6-8 weeks also on special occassions .. This family run place is a true treasure the food is always so nice and always have some nice specials on the black board .. we have eaten the set meal and off the main menu both... More

Well, if you're looking for 5 star food at 3 star prices, a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and a homely feel look no further than Chiquita. The whitebait for starter is simply phenomenal and the lamb shank for mains was 'melt in the mouth' slow cooked heaven. I was made to feel welcomed and more than just a customer. Augusto and... More

This is not a fast food restaurant and I am surprised to see any negative comments, all food cooked to order. Red rioca good value as is the set menus. Veggies always good. Nice mom and pop atmosphere not a chique chain, not a wholely Spanish restaurant though run by charming Spanish couple. Wish I was not on diet or... More