Little Lobo — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Utterly shambolic service and food from this establishment.

I came in as a walk in on the afternoonon 1st March, clearly heavily pregnant with my 4 year old daughter. We were advised from the start that there were no tables inside and that we'd have to sit outside, however, the male member of staff did say he'd let us know as soon as a table opened up. Fair enough.

As it was freezing, and I was evidently pregnant and had a small child with me, we did ask if we could wait inside at the apparently two "booked out tables " until our food was ready, however we were advised we could not wait inside Fine, so we waited outside.

There were four of us in total. So we sat outside in the freezing cold with barely working heaters (after being told they were strong enough to keep is warm) and watched as three tables opened up and no one came in for the "booked out tables" over the course of about 45 minutes. We realised at that point that the staff probably just couldn't be bothered to clean the tables before their later booking. This combined with the staffs can't be bothered to deal with new customer attitude reinforced our logic.

The bill for three burritos, three soft drinks and a small portion of nachos came to a whopping £55, this was our fault as we probably should have skipped the measley nachos and over priced gauc which I could have made better at home.

I ordered the shrimp burrito, and sadly after I consumed it I felt severely nauseous all day, I'm actually atill nauseous as i write this out. As I was eating it, I do member thinking the shrimp texture seemed abit undercooked but at thay point I couldn't feel my face from the cold and my 6 months pregnancy hunger took over.

All in all, I would not recommend anyone to eat here, go up the street to Mascalzone or even better, visit the choppy across the road to save yourself paying for potential...

Got the shrimp burrito with brilliant flavours that did not skimp on meat and peppers (some places are afraid to add any heat to their food, even Mexican places; they were not with this one, which rightfully listed des arbol and included it properly).

Most of their items don't have peppers like this, so no worries for those not heat inclined. Great flavouring, etc. The handmade chips were equally excellent. The place was absolutely packed even at 10pm; inside and outside tables were all filled for good reason.

Was told it would be a long wait, and it only took 18 minutes to get my food. Really enjoyed it

.Reasonable pricing, however there is a hidden service charge of 2.49. I have zero issue with the charge itself; it's the complete lack of transparency that I take offence to.

If they mentioned it on the menu or something, I would have zero issue. I just don't like dishonesty, and it deserves a star off for that.

They aren't being upfront about it because they know many consumers aren't really okay with it, but honesty has a price in gold to me, and I really don't appreciate that. I would rather it be £5 and have it on the menu; I just value transparency. I think...

🌮 Little Lobo – Tynemouth’s Hidden Gem for Authentic Mexican Street Food 🇲🇽

We’ve been loyal fans of Little Lobo for years, and there’s a very good reason we keep going back — actually, several! The food is consistently delicious: fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavour. It’s authentic Mexican street food done right — always satisfying, always reliable, and just full of joy in every bite.

But what truly sets Little Lobo apart is John. We’ve known John for around five years now, since his days managing Sandyford, and honestly, he brings something really special to the whole experience. He’s warm, welcoming, and effortlessly attentive — but what makes him stand out most is his genuine, down-to-earth nature. He’s got that rare quality of making every customer feel like a friend, and it’s clear how much he cares about both the people and the place.

Little Lobo simply wouldn’t be the same without John. He’s not just part of the team — he’s the heart of it. A real credit to the Little Lobo family, and a huge part of what keeps us coming back (besides the tacos, of course 🌮).

Highly recommend — with extra salsa...