Navajo Joe

4 of us had dinner there. The welcome by staff was disappointing, other clients were helping us with doors as staff turned their back!

Service aside, a chicken dish at £15 was mainly made of fried onions, cold and undercooked fajitas and quantity advertised as medium dish was more of a child's portion.

Starter was made out of 2 small prawns on a stick ... we don't mind paying for good quality food, this was just ridiculous!

It really feels like a tourist "trap". We eat out several times a week in Central London and this has been a real disappointment both in term of service and food quality/quantity.

We gently hinted at the staff that we had better food here in London and their only comment was they never heard that before!

There are many many lovely restaurants in London but Navajo Joe certainly isn't one of them. Shame as decor is lovely.
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Caroline
2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Very disappointed in our trip to Navajo Joes. They had no record of our booking and when given an online printout begrudgingly put us on a table by the door which was very draughty and cold. We asked to be moved and were given 2 small tables pushed together for 4 which we had to squeeze 5 people on.

We were not offered a drink and after 10 minutes looking at the menu we had to ask a waiter for drinks.

The food was ok but not very imaginative and our Lamb Burritos were tastless.

Overall with a 12.5% surcharge for parties of 5 or over, a disappointing end to a lovely birthday.
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3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Had a great night here last Saturday. It was really busy but still got a table pretty quickly, service was really speedy and friendly and the food was great. We went for the classics, nachos and fajitas which my friend said were the best he's ever tasted! Fab selection of cocktails, especially for those who are a bit more adventurous, really creative menu and bar staff that really know what they’re doing.

The bar down stairs meant we stayed on after our meal rather than having to hunt for somewhere near by! Really good night and a nice antidote to the usual tourist traps in Covent Garden!
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I was at the restaurant last night and had an amazing experience!! Staff were very friendly right from booking my meal and then at the restaurant - felt very welcomed.

The food was lush - really enjoyed the crab cakes with a twist!

For my main I had the mexican fajitas - really good and filling!

Of course having the bar downstairs was good so we continued our night with some tasty mojitos.

will definately go again - the christmas menu looks great so hopefully then!
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Kat Gee
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 11, 2011

Last Friday went to Navajo Joe for a few drinks. The atmosphere was ok but the waitress serving us was so rude and though we were standing at the bar upstairs, she asked us to move which we found odd. When we told her that we were just finsihing our drinks and that she should not be so rude to customers, she called in the bouncer who without listening to us told us to leave - leaving our drinks half finshed. Will never go there again!
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1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Visited this restaurant last week. Had 50% off food. We liked all the meals very much, esp. the steak, almost like "Gaucho's" :), also the cocktails were very tasty. This was the first time I have tasted proper, good cocktails in London. Mostly you get a glass packed with ice with the fluid of a "dirty dishwater" color, even at the expensive bars; not here, anyway. Another good thing: they don't add up a discretionary 12.5% service charge, it's up to you how much you tip. Nice touch. We will definitely return.
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e.
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, April 09, 2011

lets start with the good news shall we. The food was ok (lukewarm bbq wings???? however, the main was nice). Bad news: service was shocking.

I eat out quite often at different restaurants and NEVER have i waited so long for a meal. My friends and i arrived at 6.20 and ordered our starters and mains by 6.30. we got our starters in the next 20mins or so. Our waiter took ages 2 clear our plates. He hardly checked on us or asked us if we are ok either.

We then had to wait OVER AN HOUR for our main! people who came after us were getting their food b4 us. We asked whats the hold up, and he replies 'i dont know' and walks away!!?!?! There were no explanations or apologies for the delay whatsoever. 1 of friends had to leave because she had to go home and couldn't wait any longer.

We asked to speak to the manager, and he was no better. He said the reason for the delay was because we ordered starters???? and its a busy saturday evening (watch masterchef mate, and see how a busy session is dealt with! have a word with your head chef! Also go to nandos. That place is always busy and i get my food on time, everytime) excuse after excuse. How long does it take to cook SALMON, SPUDS and SOME VEG and THIN strips of chicken and veg for a fajita?????

Even if he couldn't see where we were coming from, he could at least apologise right? He didn't even do that!.. Needless to say, my friends and i are never going back there again, not even for a mojito!.... Nandos here i come!! lol they never let me down!
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1 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Monday, March 28, 2011

I live in london and avoid covent garden when eating out as it is usually full of expensive, overrated restaurants that cater for tourists. My opinion hasnt changed after visiting this place.

£16 for a burrito that was half the size of the ones i get from my little burrito place on my lunch break in farringdon, and three times as expensive.

Nachos had what tasted and looked like that cheap value cheddar you get from Tesco all over it. Congealed mess. It was seriously bad food.

It was also like eating in a nightclub, we couldnt hear each other speak with all the loud pumping music.

if you like good food, just don bother going here, ever.
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2 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Friday, March 11, 2011

Must say a wonderful evening on my wife birthday, as we didn't plan to go there,

it was a tuesday evening,with no booking, we was quick to be place to table.

The menu was very straight forward..My wife had the tiger prawn tempura with the soy,which i think as the tempura is a bit salt,my preview of it ,it should be serve with a mild spicy fruit sauce...but who am i to say... I had the duck salad with plum and sesame ..my main course need to be look at..it was exotic fish ..services was very good and fast i have seen in a long time,,must say well done to the waiter.....

It really helped boost my wife evening...
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Ryan Clairmont
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Thursday, October 07, 2010