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The Elephant Crossing

Mexican • Ironbridge

Sugarvine

4.0/5

(01952) 780660 29 High Street, Ironbridge, Shropshire, TF8 7AD (01952)7…Show

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Brand new Mexican bar and restaurant in the heart of Ironbridge.

About The Elephant Crossing

The Elephant Crossing is a brand new Mexican bar and restaurant in the heart of Ironbridge serving delicious tapas-style dishes and cocktails. The name comes from a famous local event in 1932 when an elephant marched across the Ironbridge to promote Chapman’s Zoo-Circus. Expect an outstanding selection of drinks including show-stopping cocktails and a tasty selection of tequilas with Mexican street-style food prepared by Chef Martin Lewry who has returned to the UK after five years as Head Chef at the Harbour Club in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote.

Sugarvine

4.0

Food 4.2/5

Service 4.0/5

Atmosphere 3.5/5

Value for Money 4.3/5

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Opening Times

Mon	closed
Tue	closed
Wed	12:00 - 21:00	—
Thu	12:00 - 21:00	—
Fri	12:00 - 21:00	—
Sat	12:00 - 21:00	—
Sun	12:00 - 18:00	—

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4.0

Stephen Newbold

Really enjoyed the meal that was very tasty . The service was a bit slow due to staff shortages however it was quite nice as didn’t felt rushed . I would definitely go back as I loved the flavour and taste of the food

4.8

George Goodwin

Lovely place, good food

Ian Moore

Amazing food . The Monkfish Tacos are Devine . The staff, and especially the Manager Are great ! The best real Mexican food I've eaten in Uk ! ( not the usual Tex Mex blandness ) highly recommended !

5.0

Angela Humphries

Wonderful to see Eve back at The Elephant Crossing. We have missed her. Food, service, atmosphere perfect once again. We have only been here once since Eve moved to a different location. Without her it was a very disappointing venue in every way. We are now looking forward to our next visit very soon

Ashley

Dropped in on a Sunday for an alternative to the usual Sunday lunch and came away full, content and very impressed. The portions were generous especially the standard sized Nachos, authentic and very tasty. Staff were attentive and readily available for top ups and food related queries and the dining area were comfortable and spacious. We would recommend the Elephant Crossing for any day of the week and hope to return soon

Micha Payne

Out with friends while staying nearby for a weekend away. The restaurant was a mess on arrival, with glasses stacked feet deep at the bar. Waistress who sat us for our table didn’t even know how to check a booking, or work out how to seat a table of six, took her three minutes to find someone who’s just shouted seat them up stairs it is empty. We sat on our own upstairs which was both nice for privacy but meant we had no atmosphere at all. What atmosphere there was, was supplied in the form of loud club music, which seemed an odd choice for a “Mexican” restaurant. Our drinks order was very slow to arrive, we had to remind the waitress of our drinks as some did not turn up. My Tequila sunrise was made with strawberry coulies not grenadine, a drink that came with a sparker didn’t, the old fashioned was supposed to be served with dry ice, it was not, nor did it contain orange or sugar, whiskey and soda water isn’t and old Fashioned. Which the waitress new as when she delivered it she just said, it wasn’t very good and walked off. we were told they were low on many types of meat but would make it work, what we assumed was there would be some meat, but there was a thin vale of meat in two sets of taco’s. Food came out randomly and some of the party finished before the rest of the food came out. Every single dish was okay, but clearly they should have turned us away instead of trying to seat us, even though we had booked. It would have been better to go somewhere else.

4.5

Tracy jarratt

Wedding anniversary Dinner. Beautiful surroundings and food was fabulous. The staff made us feel very welcome and looked after us all night. Cocktails were amazing. Shame I could only have one. I could work my way through the menu. Perfect venue and setting for any occasion. Will definitely be visiting again.

Annabelle

Awful experience. Started when we got there no one to greet us or show us where to go. Ordered drinks and ordered a cocktail with a sparkler and scratch card as stated on the menu. Received the cocktail but no sparkler or scratch card so made it a very expensive drink. Ordered food at the same time as two other tables next to us (menu sounded lovely) but waited over an hour and still no food other tables next to us had eaten already at this point I went to ask waitress as we had no communication at all from them when one stated she was coming to talk to us and the kitchen had said they had a big table come in that they needed to serve first (despite us being there first and pre booking so they were aware of us) we were offered a discount at this point but still no idea of how long food would take and no real apology as kitchen were saying it was our issue. We decided to leave and elsewhere. Overall very poor experience and would not visit again.

4.8

Sally

What a find.....we enjoyed a lovely meal here and were particularly impressed at the amount of gf options. Deserts were limited on the day which was a shame. Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Outdoor furniture could do with a revamp as seemed a bit tatty but enjoyed it.

Lesley forrester

The food was really nice. Authentic Mexican. food rather than the usual Texmex. Cocktails were really good. I liked the fact that we weren't rushed.

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