Chiquito, which is currently closed along with other restaurants at the Galleria in Hatfield, could be closed for good.

The Restaurant Group – which owns the Mexican restaurant chain along with Wagamamas – took the decision to close 51 out of its 60 stores last week after putting Chiquito Limited into administration.

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A spokesperson for The Resturant Group said: ”The decisions have been incredibly difficult and we recognise the significant impact on all of our colleagues that are affected. We thank them for their hard work and commitment during these very testing times.”