A rustic Mexican restaurant just up the hill from the main square in the town centre, Coriander has a relaxed party atmosphere; popular with students and birthday parties.

We were greeted and seated in the upstairs dining area by friendly and enthusiastic waiting staff. The a la carte evening menu contained a wide choice of Mexican food (Nachos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Fajitas, etc.) and as our party included a Vegetarian and a Coeliac, we were delighted with the special gluten free menu and extensive Vegetarian choices. It was refreshing that the waiter didn't have to keep disappearing to the kitchen to let you know what each dish contained.

The drinks menu included a lot of Mexican and Chilean wines (£10-£20), Sangria, a range of Tequilas, plus cocktails by the glass (£5) or jug (£15) and Mexican bottled beers (Dos Equis, Corona, Paifica Clara & Negra Modello at around £3).

We started with a sampler to share (Tortilla chips with a choice of 3 different dips), followed by a house specialty Chicken casserole (with choice of heat from medium to 999), Tequila marinated Quorn Fajitas and Chicken and Chorizo gumbo. Each main course cost around £9. The portions were large and beautifully presented in chunky rustic crockery to complement the terracotta coloured walls with murals and hanging sombreros and pitchers.

And at the end of the meal were given a jar of Coriander seeds as part of Coriander's loyalty scheme. If you're in Bournemouth long enough to collect six jars of seeds your next main course is free! We took our seeds home with us as a memento.

Coriander is open 7 days a week from noon until 10pm (with a separate lunch menu) and is next to the NCP car park (also open until 10pm).