Charro De Rio London

Having visited quite a few times, I can strongly recommend Charro De Rio for both lunch and dinner. The food is consistently good - in particular the chicken and apricot sausages and grilled pineapple. The sides (particularly the cauliflower, beef stew and green beans) are surprisingly good and replenished on request. There is also a modestly-priced unlimited fizzy water option, which is a good option to have. There tends to be a flurry of meat-based activity, followed by a lull, so it's worth deciding your meat strategy in advance. I recommend holding out for the prime cuts, sausages and pineapple. As you are regularly asked if you want to have some of what's being offered, the conversation with dining companions can be quite stop/start, but there are now handy signs to show if you want to take a break from meat acquisition. You are expected to help with the conveyance of carved meat from the skewer to your plate / a communal plate, so it's worth brushing up on your tong skills. The service is generally friendly in what is a fairly unforgiving environment - the risk of meat-juice spillage remains ever present for those doing the carving. I found it slightly too hot this evening with the front doors open and air conditioning off, but on previous visits the temperature has been fine. The chairs are significantly more comfortable than the benches, so I would probably try to come back as a two rather than a 3+ group. All in all, Charro de Rio is a great asset to the local area and I hope it continues to thrive.