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El Castillo Mexican Bar & GrillB

25b Pier Pl, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP · Restaurant, Mexican restaurant · Edinburgh

Waterfront Tex-Mex with generous portions, friendly service, and mixed authenticity; great value for casual meals, but purists and cocktail snobs may be disappointed.

Our take

El Castillo Mexican Bar & Grill delivers solid neighborhood dining anchored by exceptional harbour views and attractive decor that elevate the experience. Food quality is respectable with generous portions, but inconsistent seasoning and temperature execution prevents higher performance. Friendly service and fair value make it a worthwhile local choice for casual waterfront meals, though it falls short of the area's premier dining destinations.

One caveat: Authenticity critiques: several find flavors more Indian-leaning than Mexican

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Opening Hours

Monday12:00–22:00 Tuesday12:00–22:00 Wednesday12:00–22:00 Thursday12:00–22:00 Friday12:00–22:00 Saturday12:00–22:00 Sunday12:00–22:00
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