Chiquito vs Wahaca:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chiquito and Wahaca were level in searches among Mexican restaurant chains in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 22.2K branded searches each, at 4.7% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Mexican restaurant chains, Wahaca appeared in two of the three answers and Chiquito in none.
Who do people search for more?
Chiquito and Wahaca are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Wahaca, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Chiquito in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Wahaca, the only one of the two named
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Top Mexican restaurant chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Wahaca was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Chiquito did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tortilla1st
Barburrito2nd
Chipotle Mexican Grill3rd- Wahaca4th
Taco Bell5th
Chiquito–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Barburrito3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Tortilla3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Chipotle Mexican Grill2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Wahaca2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Taco Bell1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Chiquito0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Mexican restaurant chain in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK chain does the best burritos?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular Mexican chains in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mexican restaurant”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“burrito”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Is Chiquito or Wahaca more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chiquito and Wahaca by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Mexican restaurant chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Chiquito, Wahaca. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Taco Bell | Chipotle Mexican Grill | Chiquito | Wahaca | Barburrito | Tortilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.1% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.7% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.7% | 13% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 0.61% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 74% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.8% | 13% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.74% |
| Apr 2026 | 71% | 18.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.71% |
| May 2026 | 73.6% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.8% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.2% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.6% | 18.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.9% | 24.3% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
How has the Chiquito and Wahaca comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chiquito was ahead of Wahaca in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chiquito’s share of searches among Mexican restaurant chains in the United Kingdom moved from 4.3% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wahaca’s share of searches among Mexican restaurant chains in the United Kingdom moved from 6.4% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom Mexican restaurant chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Chiquito gained share of searches among Mexican restaurant chains in the United Kingdom, from 3.6% to 4.7%.
In September 2026, Wahaca gained share of searches among Mexican restaurant chains in the United Kingdom, from 3.6% to 4.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chiquito’s and Wahaca’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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