November Elite Event @ Pinto!

Top dawwwg. I’m perhaps an eeensy bit late with my review, but hey, I bin busy.
Excellent freebies at this event — one full item from the menu and a wee shot glass taster of their margaritas (truly awesome). A variety of mexican beers, sombreros and — my favourite — fake moustaches.
Another grand event from Chris (and Jom!)

I was so excited about this event as I love Pinto. I had already been and experienced so I was interested to see how Unilocal was gonna give us a night to remember.
Well, it was indeed a great wee night out so I was certainly not disappointed. The place was jumping as we arrived and we got suitably prepared with our Unilocal name sticker and Pinto coupon for a delicious meal.
I was only expecting wee samples but we could choose from the main menu. As I had a burrito on my last visit I was desperate to try the nachos. They were super delicious, I had shredded pork with all the trimmings, it was a magnificent yum. We also got a cheeky wee shot of Magarita and beer was also available to wash down with your meal.
Three of us ended up sitting at the window as the place was that busy and we started tucking in. Chris D. then greeted us and brought us presents of gringo taches and big shot cigars. We were literally made up. As we sat munching with tashes on, we certainly did pull quite a crowd at the window. Hehe!!!
We had a wee chat with Ian who works there not my Ian by the way, and he was asking how we were enjoying the meal and if we would change anything but we were very satisfied customers and couldn’t think of anything we’d change.
Well, we’d not only had a good munch but had a wee jig up the back as gringos with our somberos, taches, big shot cigars and maracas. There was also plenty of Unilocal freebie goodness available but no badges, as we need no stinking badges. I had to throw it in.
It was overall a terrific evening, meeting some more Unilocaler peeps and sharing in our Unilocal geekness. Maravilloso! A big Mexican wave and thanks to Chris D, Jessie D. and Jamie, Ian and co. at Pinto for putting on a great wee Elite Event. Ola!

As soon as I walked in my taste buds went crazy with the smell of Mexican food. I loved how it was served it cute red baskets that gave a great authentic feel to the place. I also can’t argue witht the choice of music either — it definitely added to the atmosphere.
Wearing my moustache and fake cigar in the hand, I rocked up to counter to be greeted with a great veggie choice. Not only this, but they also cater for the spice-​hating veggie too. I guess I am a candidate for the fussy-​eater type, but Pinto served that well.
My Modello washed down my Burrito cooly with my after shot of Margarita. YUMMY!
The prices for what you get are fantastic, especially with the authenticity and the polite manner held by the staff. So in my eyes, it yer ‘Skinto, you can still go to Pinto’ (sorry)
KJ.

Pinto is already a firm favourite with me and also managed to convert the veg-​phobe boy — he was amazed he managed to get something he liked!
Modelo is always a firm favourite and washed down my pork burrito a treat with a shot of margarita on the side — first time Ive drank Tequila and not thoroughly regretted it!
A great place to stop for fast food and a beer whilst still keeping your foodie credentials and yet another fab night courtesy of Chris D.

First things first: Pinto you rock! I have loved you from that very day I stumbled (not good with my feet) into your Mexican arms *sigh* Thanks to Pinto I am also no longer a burrito virgin *blush*.
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this night? Ferret calender. That’s one thing, totally unrelated but hey-ho…I have to give a huge thanks to Chris D, Unilocal and of course the Pinto people themselves — this was an ACE evening. A choice of any meal from your fabulous menu, a wee shot of tasty margarita, yummy beer AND most excellent fake taches, sombreros, cigars and other crazy amigo shiz to keep my VERY happy (who doesn’t love a bit of dress-​up?!).
I played it safe and went for my usual — char-​grilled chicken burrito with the fire roasted tomato chipotle sauce = nom nom NOM! This is now one of my favourite meals and I love the fact in Pinto you can get a cheeky margarita or beer to go with it! Super. Smashing. Great.
TOP night and I have to say, so far, one of my favourite nights/​events :) I also confused/​scared many a person that night as I went around Glasgow still wearing my fake tache and only JUST remembered to take it off as I got my taxi home. Oof.

Haw! Get tae Pinto!!! Another awesome Unilocal event had by all.
A huge Mexican fan so why hadn’t I found this place before now? Had passed by here a couple of times and had expected some sort of Subway style blandness… quite the opposite. They’ve won over yet another Unilocaler.
Great event! Thanks to all the friendly staff and Mexicano Unilocalers with ridiculous Sombreros and taches.
OOft! They certainly don’t scrimp on the servings here. The burrito was huge!!!
Mild, Medium or Hot, they make them up exactly how you like it. I’m a hot and spicy kinda gal and they certainly didn’t let me down… Extra Jalapenos? Don’t mind if I do… Hot! Hot! Hot! Washed down with a shot of Margarita and a couple of Mexican beers … Perfecto!
This could be my new little haven. Thanks to Pinto and Chris D, another great success :)

Me and my lucky lucky lucky +1 had a great night! The food was fresh and delicious and the portions were decidedly generous (especially in the burritos!). I highly recommend the shredded lamb filling! My +1 had the nachos and they were yummy and full of lots of lovely bits and pieces. A far cry from the standard nachos with a dollop of what is supposed to be «cheese» on top and maybe a sliver of salsa if your lucky!
The staff were very friendly and efficient not to mention patient while I hummed and hawed over what to order!
The huge sombreros were an excellent prop to use for a Homer Simpson style «Nacho nacho man» impression and I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who woke up with a false Mexican moustache stuck in a bizarre place this morning!
As Devin mentioned, some churros to top of the meal would have been AMAZING!!! Good shout Devin!

Don’t you love it when things you like are appreciated by others as well.
Pintos has become a Unilocal favourite. Last night they showed why this love is well-​deserved.
An excellent burrito along with the shot of Margerita. Both excellent. The margarita was very sweet and I could imagine a sugar shock along with a hangover if you went heavy on these. Never knew that they had these sweet concoctions.
Chris and Co had scattered the place with a bunch of Mexi-​tat. Sombreros R Us must be completely empty of inventory this morning.
Only thing that stunned me was the number of folks who had not been yet. I do believe that this is not their last visit.
Hats (large and straw based) off to the folks who organised this, both Unilocal and Pintos alike. This was a good one.

If I woke up yesterday morning knowing that I’d be wearing a Nacho Libre mask and holding a fake cigar before the day ended, I might have smiled a bit more throughout the morning and afternoon. I should have known better…
It was a lovely event at Pinto’s last night. Great Mexican beers (I love you, Negra Modelo!), fun props to play with and most importantly, a fabulous spicy meal to top it all off. I had nachos with picadillo and mi hombre had steak tacos. We both left feeling extremely satisfied, but with aching sides due to extreme amounts of laughter.
So yes… fabulous evening. The only thing that would have made it better would be sweets: some kind of churros, flan, or even a choco taco (careful if you’re googling that). This is also how I feel about Pintos in general: extremely tasty food, but please put something sweet on the menu!