El Gringos

Head down to St Nicholas Street and you'll find El Gringos doing what Scarborough's been needing: legitimate Tex-Mex that doesn't mess about. The place has that lively, slightly chaotic energy of a proper neighbourhood spot — packed tables, clinking glasses, and the smell of grilled peppers and meat hitting you as soon as you walk in. You're looking at proper fajitas that come sizzling to your table, generous cocktails that won't break the bank, and staff who actually know what they're doing. It's the kind of place where you'll end up staying longer than planned because the atmosphere just keeps pulling you in.