Restaurants

Though not on a stretch of the street saturated with fine restaurants, it's worth hunting out this amiable Mexican joint on Blackstock Road. There's a something-for-everyone menu, the portions are colossal, and a litre of the house white comes at the can't-argue-with-that price of £9.95. What's more, there are plenty of herbivorous options too, since most of the main dishes are available with artichokes substituting for the meat. The artichoke fajitas arrived with no less than six artichoke hearts, so don't fill up on the complimentary nachos beforehand. Jennifer Lopez and Gloria Estefan had heavy rotation on the in-house stereo, but don't let that put you off. The service was attentive and if you enjoy a free post-meal tequila slammer (and who doesn't?) then Exquisito should suit perfectly.

Time Out Cheap Eats in London Guide 2007