Batanga
9 Franklins Yard, York YO1 9TA
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Mexican
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: 9 Franklins Yard, York YO1 9TA
- Cross Street: 9 Franklin's yard
- Cuisine: Mexican |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website:
- Phone: 07985710559
- Features: Full Bar, Happy Hours, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Monday Hours 16:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday
- Tuesday Hours 16:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday
- Wednesday Hours 16:00 - 23:00
- Thursday
- Thursday Hours 16:00 - 23:00
- Friday
- Friday Hours 16:00 - 23:00
- Saturday
- Saturday Hours 12:00 - 23:00
- Sunday
- Sunday Hours 12:00 - 23:00
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.81 out of 5 stars based on 473 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 24, 2024
Helen C.
Absolutely LOVE this place. Been 5 times this year. Food is amazing and such an authentic small local vibe type environment. Chef is great and always accommodating. Looking forward to next visit!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2024
Tracy B.
A lovely little restaurant with friendly staff, a few issues with them running out of soft drinks which limited drink choice for cocktails but this did not ruin our experience. Food was very yummy and good value. I would recommend .
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2024
Tim T.
Brilliant little mexican restaurant off the beaten track. Great authentic food and very good value. Had a free tequila shot on our last visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 2024
Tracy H.
Batanga was truly amazing. Food was delicious beyond expectation, and real value for money. The lady who served, cooked, and washed up was lovely. Had a great and will definitely go back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2024
John H.
Great food and great staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2024
Mandy G.
Fantastic!!!
Service and food were exceptional, can’t wait to come back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 25, 2024
Rachel F.
It was fabulous, can't wait to visit on next trip to York!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2024
Louise C.
Batanga was superb! A tiny gem of a place, off the beaten track. Best Mexican food we’ve ever tasted.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2024
Sarah A.
Absolutely delicious food, especially the fish taco. Really nice Margherita too. Will definitely be back to try something else off the menu.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 02, 2024
Paul S.
Very good Mexican food with a nice people working there so a great combo.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2024
Brian H.
Great food and good value for money.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2024
David S.
Delicious freshly cooked food, fab cocktails, friendly staff, fun atmosphere and great value. What more could you ask for.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2024
Roz K.
Really good food, cocktails and excellent value for money.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2024
Susan M.
Fantastic food and cocktails. Quick service and great prices.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2024
Jason A.
Great food and service
Will be going back again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2024
Melanie E.
Absolutely brilliant - loved it!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2024
Ryan T.
Genuinely a wonderful place. Excellent food, great service, cosy atmosphere!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2024
Tracy B.
Absolutely amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 09, 2024
Hanbo W.
We really enjoyed the food there! The starter— nachos, beyond perfect!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2024
Trudi F.
Absolute gem, what a lovely little place, the food was amazing, the tacos brimming with delicious fillings and tge loaded fries were top level. Super service and amazing value, will definitely be returning.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2024
Helen C.
I love this place. Been a couple of times now. Great food, reasonable price and staff are great. Small intimate and relaxed independent restaurant. Best Mexican in York - and I live here!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 08, 2024
Sean C.
Brilliant little place. Super tasty intimate dining. Highly recommended
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 30, 2024
Andrew W.
Really enjoyed our visit. Service, set up and general feel were really good. Nachos were fab but the Tacos and Burritos just felt like they needed a bit more kick! Personal preference maybe. Everything was well made and felt good quality.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2024
Joel R.
Absolute gem of a find everything was great look forward to coming back soon :)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2024
steve b.
Fantastic service and food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2024
Anna P.
Food, ambience, the service are all fantastic. So good in fact I have eaten here twice in the last two weeks.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 26, 2024
Tracey H.
Lovely atmosphere and great food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 20, 2024
Helen W.
Great food & service- can’t fault it would definitely recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 15, 2024
Marie C.
Fabulous food and good portions in a lovely quaint setting. Staff very friendly and accommodating and I would highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 08, 2024
Catherine R.
Staff were amazing, food even better. We over ordered but didn’t care. A place you need to visit
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 03, 2024
Andrew S.
Excellent food and brilliant and friendly staff made for an amazing night! Will definitely come again
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2024
Alex K.
real good food and drink, unexpected restaurant, very quaint which was a plus
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2024
Julie C.
Excellent value for money Food and service were very good Would definitely return
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2024
Ian W.
A wonderful experience, good atmosphere and cracking food, the staff very attentive to all customers, I can’t rate Batanga any higher than to say that we cannot wait for our next visit, absolutely brilliant
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2024
Laura C.
Amazing food and service. Will 100% be coming back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2024
Lisa C.
Lovely restaurant and friendly atmosphere
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2024
Patrick M.
Soon glad we found it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2024
Sarah B.
Our second visit to Batanga. Just as good as the first time - what a gem of a place!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2024
Carly N.
Lovely little find , food and staff were great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 08, 2024
Gary H.
What better review than, I'd definitely eat there again.
Business Response:
Thankyou- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 03, 2024
Amy C.
Amazing food and such a lovely little independent restaurant.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2024
Nicola H.
Amazing food and the best service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2024
Jane W.
Excellent meal, great service,lovely atmosphere, we will be recommending it. The 4 of us really look forward to returning
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2023
Gill J.
Really enjoyed our meal, food great, staff great. Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2023
Gemma T.
Absolutely amazing little gem. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Cocktails were very strong and tasted amazing. The food was beautiful and came out piping hot and the value for money is fantastic. Highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2023
Adam K.
Lovely venue and amazing food :)
Cute little hidden gem in York! The food was wonderful and really well-priced! Would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a good Mexican-style meal :)
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2023
Joanne M.
Excellent delicious food, lovely friendly service. Very good value for money. Couldn’t fault it, we’ll definitely be back soon
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2024
Donna B.
Cannot fault this cute little independent Mexican restaurant - apart from the lack of heating. Great value for money and consistently good every time.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 01, 2024
Sophie H.
Absolutely brilliant, best strawberry daiquiri ever and the food was amazing
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 12, 2024
Dave H.
Great food!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 12, 2024
Dave N.
Will definitely return. Shame Gin and Slimline tonic wasn’t available. Lovely food, perhaps slightly bigger portions (being greedy). Thanks
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 15, 2024
John H.
Loved the ambience and service which was first class, really enjoyed the food we had but the reason for the fairly low score is that we've had better in our local Edinburgh taco bars, but would defo go again when in York. Only criticism/advice I would offer I'd that Batanga and the upstairs restaurant need to club together and install a door closer on the main front door as with the constant coming and goings I can only presume many people leave their own front doors wide open, and it was a pain constantly having to get up and shut it due to ignorant individuals !
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 26, 2024
Sally S.
Cute and quirky mexican.food and cocktails lovely
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2024
Jess H.
Tiny restaurant, amazing food with a lot of flavour.
Service was a little slow at times but always friendly.
Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2024
Lizzie P.
Great food and cocktails, great service staff were really friendly and helpful. Got very loud later on but was still really good evening.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2024
Frej M.
Lovely Mexican restaurant for a great price, very few seats as the space is small but that adds to the charm .
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 08, 2024
Carlos A.
Very nice experience at Batanga. Staff were great, place was small but cosy.
Food & drink was excellent value for money. We love Mexican food and this place is true to the authentic style. Must visit in York.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 06, 2024
Yvette F.
Great food, service and drinks. Would highly recommend
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 29, 2023
roy g.
Great food, very welcoming team , will be going back soon for sure. thanks for a great evening.
Business Response:
Thanks Roy, see you soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 04, 2023
Lynn S.
Beautiful food, will be back .
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2023
Sally D.
Brilliant, would highly recommend!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2024
Anna S.
The food and drinks here are incredible and the ambience in the main restaurant was brilliant.
We booked a table a few weeks in advance however, and when we arrived at our booking time there wasn’t a table ready in the main bar so we sat in the other room where we weren’t able to order alcoholic drinks, and had also not yet warmed up so was quite cold. We weren’t moved into the main room until 25 minutes after our booking time. As a walk in I wouldn’t have minded but it had been booked for a few weeks so we were a little disappointed. However this is my second visit and the food and drinks are fab and the staff are very friendly so we will definitely be returning.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 22, 2024
Jo L.
Great fresh food and overall a lovely visit
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 12, 2024
Gemma L.
The nachos and quesadillas were delicious
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 06, 2024
Claire G.
Small drink selection and menu, nice place. Bit basic, but I would return.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 01, 2023
Jazmin S.
We visited Batanga previously where everything was outstanding, food tasted amazing, you got a good amount and staff were very attentive. This time we visited excited after our last visit but was quite disappointed, the quantity of food was less especially the nachos. Did not have some things on menu, we waited a while for waiter to come to us to take plates away or get the bill. Expected more for a Saturday evening in city centre. Still enjoyed our food but slacked a little bit compared to our first visit.