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Desperados Grill & Cantina

+44 1689 836655
6 Station Square, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1NA United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Open Today: 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Quick Facts About Desperados Grill & Cantina

Desperados Grill & Cantina seems to have received mostly positive feedback in the comments, highlighting its strengths in terms of food, cocktails, service, and reasonable prices. However, it is important to analyze the negative comments as well to understand the weaknesses of the establishment.
Starting with the strengths, several comments praise Desperados for its great food and cocktails. The fact that the dishes were well presented and had gluten-free options is also a positive point, showing that the restaurant is accommodating to different dietary needs. Additionally, the service is described as attentive, welcoming, professional, and friendly in multiple comments. This indicates that the staff is efficient and provides a pleasant dining experience to customers. The reasonable prices are also mentioned positively, suggesting that Desperados offers good value for money. Finally, the fact that the restaurant was quiet and described as a "hidden gem" and "cozy place" indicates that it provides a relaxed and enjoyable ambiance.
Moving on to the weaknesses, one comment stands out as particularly critical. The customer complains about the lack of flavor and proper ingredients in their order, suggesting that the food did not meet their expectations. They specifically mention that the pulled pork burritos lacked sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and any kind of flavor. This indicates a potential weakness in the flavoring and seasoning of the dishes, as well as a lack of attention to detail in the preparation. The comment also mentions that the "Crispy corn tortilla chips" were disappointing, resembling store-bought tortillas with melted cheese and chopped tomatoes rather than a more complex and flavorful dish.
Another comment mentions that the restaurant was quiet on their visit, which might suggest a weakness in terms of attracting a consistent customer base. While it did not hinder their enjoyment, a lack of customers could potentially indicate issues with marketing, location, or reputation.
Finally, the comment about the restaurant closing at 10pm on a Saturday night highlights a potential weakness in terms of operating hours. This could be seen as a drawback for customers looking for a late-night dining option.
In summary, Desperados Grill & Cantina has several strengths, including great food, cocktails, service, reasonable prices, and a cozy atmosphere. However, some weaknesses can be identified, such as potential issues with flavoring and seasoning, a lack of customers, and limited operating hours. These areas should be addressed and improved upon to ensure a consistently positive dining experience for customers.


Best TL Reviews

Great food, cocktails and service. Prices were very reasonable too. We visited on a Sunday night and it was fairly quiet. A hidden gem.
Lovely last minute booking here . Wasn't overly busy for a Saturday evening, staff were attentive and welcoming. Dishes were well presented and had gluten free options for my partner. Was reasonably priced too.
Visit first time after renovation they had. Had Veggie Enchiladas and Beef Chimichangas, plus a few cocktails. Food and cocktails were good and arrived quickly. Atmosphere and service were good too. Prices reasonable
Colourful Mexican cantina serving a good selection of dishes. Friendly servers and nice ambiance. Food was of a good standard and portion size was large. We used a Groupon voucher and very much enjoyed it.
Second visit yesterday with friends. Food was again very good. Restaurant however was very quiet. This did not stop our enjoyment though.
OK, lets start with this is not a market, its just a restaurant with a big menu.
We wanted to try the new Medley Market for lunch, Unfortunately its like the owners have watched too many TikTok videos of funky Camden restaurants where the owners have a passion for food without the ability to deliver on what they are promising.
I ordered 2 pulled pork burritos & their "Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with shredded cheese, queso, pickled jalapeno, fresh coriander, a choice of protein, pico de gallo and your choice of sauce" and Chips.
What I got was tortillas from Sainsburys with melted cheese on top and chopped tomatoes (No sauce, or flavour).
The Burritos had no sauce (Spicy or otherwise), sour cream, guacamole or any type of flavour at all!!! it was just meat, rice, cheese and a bit of lettice.
The pulled pork was tasteless as it hadn't been marinated or cooked in anything, it was just the meat.
Those are the cons.
The pros:-
Looks like they spent some money doing out the restaurant "Market", but that's not going to fill my belly.
The amount of pulled pork in the burrito (flavourless as it was) wasn't too bad.
Summary:-
Would we go back, probably not.
Medle market is a lovely and cozy place, a restaurant serving delicious dishes from Mexico and chicken burgers from Korea. Tacos, Chicken Wings, Boneless chicken Strips and many other delicacies. With a glass of wine or beer, I recommend!!!
What a amazing atmosphere and professional restaurant I would definitely go back staff very welcoming and friendly the food is out of this world
Well recommended
Lovely food and great cocktails. Only downfall is that it closed at 10pm on a Saturday night!!!!

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Desperados Grill & Cantina Info

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
Health and safety
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Highlights
  • Great cocktails
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Kids' menu
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar on site
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Toilets
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
Crowd
  • Family friendly
  • Groups
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Today

Opening Hours

Monday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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