Illegal Jack’s South West Grill is a contemporary Tex-Mex restaurant in the centre of Edinburgh. Situated on Lothian Road, it offers fast, freshly prepared food and is ideally placed close to numerous cinemas, theatres and concert venues such as the Usher Hall, the Filmhouse and the Traverse Theatre. Since opening in late 2009 Illegal Jack’s has developed a strong local following due to its warm and friendly service, great music and, of course, its delicious food.

The menu consists of classic Tex-Mex dishes such as huge burritos, sizzling fajitas, lightly grilled quesadillas and Jack’s famous vintage chilli. This can be washed down with a range of Brewdog beers, a classic Margarita pitcher or a bottle of wine. Mackie’s ice cream, Lavazza coffee and Twinings tea are great for rounding off your meal.

Jack’s is perhaps best summed up by The List magazine, which wrote: ‘it can’t be beaten for friendly, attentive and genuine service, which is in stark contrast to the fake platitudes trotted out by so many big high-street fast-food chains.’ You can now check out Illegal Jack’s on Facebook and Twitter, or through their website.