La Parrilla Mexican Tapas Bar & Grill

You'll spot the skulls and papel picado from the street – La Parrilla doesn't do subtle when it comes to atmosphere. The dining room pulses with colour, mariachi music, and the kind of energy that makes you want to order another round of their properly strong margaritas. The kitchen takes Mexican food seriously here, turning out hefty portions that actually satisfy rather than leaving you hunting for a chippy afterwards. Their carnitas are properly slow-cooked and fall apart at the touch of a fork, while the fish tacos come with decent chunks of cod rather than the sad scraps you get elsewhere. The pricing sits in that sweet spot where you can bring a group without remortgaging, but the quality doesn't feel like a compromise.