Based on 1.267 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.267 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 449 in 1872 in Brighton and Hove
Nº 3 of 9 Mexican in Brighton and Hove
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We loved Anakuma and had heard such good things about Halisco so were really excited to try. For us it didn't live up to the hype. Super cramped, service was fine but not overly friendly or attentive. We tried a number of dishes but it was very hit and miss, many lacking in flavour. Not sure whether we'd give it another go unfortunately.
Natasha M . 2025-03-22
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Food was fresh & authentic tasting but it took an hour and a quarter for our food (only 4 tacos) to come out. It is also super cramped and noisy which made for an uncomfortable experience. Staff were nice though! With slightly faster service & a couple less tables, this place could be perfect.
Eleanor Grace . 2025-03-22
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The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The tacos were delicious, especially the wild mushroom tacos. I definitely recommend if you come to Brighton
Ines Elkhoury . 2025-03-22
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Absolutely divine! Food is so fresh and well prepared. Everything we tried was delicious, the drinks are so creative and refreshing, service is lovely! Can't recommend enough.
Magda Plumridge . 2025-03-19
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Food was delicious, as were the margaritas. Service could have been a little speedier, as we waited a little longer than expected when ordering drinks. Would definitely recommend, really cute interior and cosy.
Harriet Gibson . 2025-03-18
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Visiting Brighton, we had Halisco highly recommended to us. We just about managed to get a table at 4 PM on a Sunday afternoon—it’s a very small, intimate restaurant. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, which made for a warm welcome. We started with the smashed potatoes, which were a nice, flavorful opener. For mains, we had the chicken and pork tacos, but unfortunately, neither lived up to expectations. The pork was extremely dry, and I found some unpleasant bits in my chicken, which took away from the experience. We ended up leaving the majority of the food. While personal taste plays a role, the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for us. That said, it may have just been an off day, as everyone else we spoke to had nothing but praise for the place.
Ree . 2025-03-17
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Gorgeous mexican food and to die for cocktails
Steve Coe . 2025-03-12
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Very nice restaurant. Great tapas. 2 plates per person was enough for us.
Derviş kayımbaşıoğlu . 2025-03-10
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Came excited and left a bit miffed. I wouldn’t have minded the poor service of the food was good but was not. Feel like I was unlucky with my experience.
Spencer Rosen . 2025-03-04
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This place was amazing, took my brother and boyfriend here while they were visiting and they absolutely loved it! The food was top tier, plus the lady who waited on us was so lovely.
Eleni . 2025-03-04
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Delicious food and margaritas. Delightful staff
Kate Lister . 2025-03-02
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Fantastic food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend the melon margarita and all of the tacos were amazing!
Archie Drawbridge . 2025-02-27
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Always so good, 10/10 would recommend :)
Emilie Farley . 2025-02-26
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After coming here on Sunday for mine and my partners anniversary we left really disappointed and only spent half an hour at the venue. The atmosphere was really uncomfortable, lights full beam which, as I’m sure you can imagine, didn’t set a great vibe, the service was fine but we felt an element of ‘I can’t be arsed’ which was fairly uncomfortable and the general vibe was really off. Staff members in and out of the front door and leaving the door open which made it really drafty as well. The food was fine but for the price we were so disappointed. Nothing seemed to have much seasoning and it was all generally pretty underwhelming and lacking anything special. I’m so gutted as we’d heard amazing things from people so the bar was put pretty high but overall we felt pretty annoyed spending 70ish quid on a sub par, bland meal while also being made to feel like we were holding up the staff from leaving for the night. Maybe it was an off day, I appreciate it’s a Sunday evening but I was so excited to try this place! Feeling #sad
Daisy Moira Starns . 2025-02-23
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Booked a last minute table after our wedding anniversary plans fell through. Despite having issues with internet and music, the atmosphere was great (honestly wouldn’t have known there were issues if we hadn’t been told). Loved being able to hear the kitchen and the general buzz of the restaurant floor. Staff were so friendly and attentive and the food… the food was insane! I nearly cried at the first mouthful of the potato small plate, honestly the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten and haven’t stopped thinking about since for the past 24 hours! The tacos were superb, the pork belly being our favourite with the beef short rib a close second, and the beef tartare small plate was so rich and flavourful; a must try. We came across Halisco watching Adam Eats Britain and are so glad we did! Can’t wait to visit again soon and try even more of the fantastic menu.
Lucy C . 2025-02-16
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The best place for Mexican food in Brighton - I’ve been here 4 times now and every time was a great as the last. Highly recommend both the Mushroom and Beef Birria tacos. The corn chips are also brilliant, but the guacamole is a bit overpriced, it’s very nice, but it is just guac. The small menu is a big green flag, you know that each item has had thought put into it, which really shows as everything is unique and tasty in its own way. The drinks are also great, the service/staff are very friendly, and it has a fun, busy atmosphere. It’s a must-visit place if you’re after some Mexican food as a treat.
Anthony S. . 2025-02-16
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Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere, fun music. Absolutely worth a visit. The beef birria tacos are outstanding, the chicken pibil was bright and fresh. Definitely go for the smashed potatos as well, they were a standout for us.
Matt Harmon . 2025-02-15
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Came here over a year ago, was amazing food and good vibes. Unfortunately my experience this time around wasn’t the same. Not a great atmosphere, very cold / drafty and the food was lacklustre for the price. Service was kind but it did not make up for the disappointment. Wouldn’t recommend.
Anya Reynolds . 2025-02-15
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A very atmospheric place with a very interesting variety of food. We got a chicken taco and one with a crispy squid, exquisite flavor and presentation. Will come again.
Aliaksandr Parakhnevich . 2025-02-14
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Delishh. The Margaritas are amazing as is the food. And a decent amount of veggie options too
Sophie . 2025-02-02
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Visited Halisco for the first time with my friend yesterday, the vegan mushroom birria tacos were definitely a stand out! The food was incredible, so flavoursome. The service was great as well, super friendly servers who made amazing chilli & lime margaritas. Would 100% recommend and will be back for sure!
Olivia Keenan . 2025-01-29
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Very impressed. Food is tasty. Great service and enjoyed the cocktail.
Lucy Ring . 2025-01-28
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Truly enjoyable. Food quality, freshness presentation/ plating left a very good impression. Food taste profile, flavours are robust and each dish had a distinct character. Prawn dish was exceptional..well charred , properly cleaned ( deveined and deshelled on the body with heads on) , cooked to right degree still very juicy. Melon Margarita was delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. Ambience was cozy, cheerful and comfortable. Prices were reasonable and value for money. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Must visit!
GRACE AW YONG . 2025-01-28
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Visited with friends and booked well ahead but we were seated in the very cramped downstairs section. Food very good and friendly service but no wine list (?). Major gripe though - the place was so dirty! We were told they were closing the following week for a deep clean which was well overdue!
Steve_Amy . 2025-01-26
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I make sure to book in every time I come to Brighton - some of the best food and cocktails, plus nicest staff! Vibes are also immaculate.
Rose Liberty . 2025-01-24
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super yummy tasty tacos. nice people and fast friendly service <3 thanks thomas for great service
bertie WEYHEY . 2025-01-20
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a little expensive bit so worth it!
y . 2025-01-18
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HATED THIS PLACE FIRST TIME AROUND BUT DECIDED TO GIVE IT ANOTHER GO FOR A FRIENDS BIRTHDAY There was 7 of us, and 5 of us got food poisoning the next day from this place, which RUINED our Christmas. Phoned up the restaurant, as I was advised to do by A&E the next day and they claimed we would've got it from somewhere else - WHAT A JOKE! 5/7 is a strong number of odds, given that some of us hadn't even seen eachother in years. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!! Will never be going here a third time! Super overrated, overpriced shack that serves CRAP food We have reported this place to the FSA and THANKS FOR RUINING ALL OUR CHRISMASSES!
Dee Y. K. . 2025-01-01
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An excellent find in Brighton . Staff excellent and friendly .Superb food With great flavours and attention to authenticity. Tequila cocktails where superb , balance of flavours spot on . Well worth a visit .
mel . 2024-12-25
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Went the night before Xmas eve, great food......cauliflower, ribs and coconut margaritas are lovely. Fair play to the staff for all mucking in and working together as a team on a busy night. That waitress needs a medal for doing an amazing job under pressure and a well deserved drink at the end of the night. Will be back again to sample the rest of the menu
Demon Kangaroo . 2024-12-23
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Great food, hard to find good Mexican in the UK!
Ashley O'Shea . 2024-12-22
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The food was yummy, though perhaps a little overpriced. One of our wait staff was very attentive, the other was noticeably not. He didn’t take our order down properly as 10 minutes after we’d had our starter taken away, the attentive staff member asked if we were waiting for anything else, to which we said the tacos. The tacos came out 15/20 minutes later, so had obviously never been put through to the kitchen. The restaurant itself is extremely dirty. The sticky wooden tables have engraved patterns in them, where years of crusty old food and stains sit inside of. The floor is dirty and the staircase down to the toilets is covered in food and stains - clearly never mopped. The toilet had a broken toilet seat and the hand soap was empty. When we left, the inattentive staff member was standing in front of the door, moved to the side when he saw us, but didn’t say bye or thank you. Wouldn’t come back as the restaurant’s cleanliness is off-putting and if not for the attentive staff member, I think our experience would have been much worse.
Alexandra Shelley . 2024-12-21
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Atmosphere and staff were amazing. The food however was super disappointing. Really bland salsa Roja, pork belly and chicken tacos. The guac and drinks were pretty much the only good things. Such as shame as I was really looking forward to trying the restaurant
ET . 2024-12-19
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Vegan celiacs of Brighton fear not! Halisco has got you covered with their incredibly thoughtful staff and chefs
MCACACA . 2024-12-13
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Really really good tacos and lovely friendly staff. I would highly recommend their mushroom taco!!
Natalie . 2024-12-11
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We had a reservation but they said we might have to sit at the window as they didn’t expect big groups to come in, luckily they eventually found a table for us. The starters were great but the tacos were lacking as the taco itself was hard and chewy
A D . 2024-12-03
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I think that the food here is extremely overpriced for what you get. The tacos are small and the pork belly is definitely unimpressive. It was dry and basic and not at all worthy of the £10 price mark. We also had the prawn sharing plate. £12.50 for literally three prawns is a joke. £4 for a prawn is crazy to me. I don't understand why everything is so expensive. If you want to eat here and be full you'd need to spend £30+ on food alone, let alone drinks and service (friendly but not much to it). I came here a year ago and I was quite impressed. However now I can only suggest that you avoid! Don't listen to the hype. There's better places in Brighton with much greater value for money.
Theresa Barrett . 2024-12-03
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I went with a friend on a busy Saturday night. They still managed to squeeze us into a small window seat. The food was amazing, with a lot of attention to detail. My favourite was the roast cauliflower, but all the dishes we had were absolutely lovely. This is a great place, definitely one of the better Mexican restaurants in the UK.
Florian Koebisch . 2024-12-03
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The food here never disappoints. It is extremely tasty, especially the flavours in the beef birria, trusted padron peppers, and awesome tacos. A special mention needs to go their margaritas as well, which are probably the best I have ever tasted. The hibiscus and the spicy mango ones are probably the best choices. The restaurant is also doing a special set menu for lunch for £15, which has a diverse mix of small plates chosen from their main menu. If you love south American food, do visit this quaint little place.
HERMINA Nita . 2024-12-03
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Great little Mexican place, decent flavours & friendly service. Was packed but still was able to seat us as walk-ins. Tuna tosada & cod tacos were great, shame no desserts!
Dan Warder . 2024-12-01
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Honestly this was probably my favourite restaurant I’ve ever been to and myself and my partner are planning on returning to Brighton to go again. Standout dishes were the cactus croquettes and fish tacos, would thoroughly recommend!
Tom Taylor . 2024-11-30
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We loved the vibe of this lively Mexican restaurant in Brighton. The restaurant is small and bustling with an amazing choice of small, delicious plates of authentic Mexican food. The Margarita cocktails are amazing - the best Margarita I’ve ever had !! The waiter was great - very attentive despite the restaurant being full and the plates were served in good time. Would definitely recommend !
Fiona Johnston . 2024-11-26
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Good food but service very slow and forgetful.
V G . 2024-11-24
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The food here is to die for. Some of the best Mexican I’ve had. Atmosphere was great. Francesca was such a lovely waitress too.
Jasmine B . 2024-11-24
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Delicious food great vibes. The squid tacos in particular were excellent.
Joe Rob . 2024-11-20
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Arrived 5 minutes before a booking to a tightly rammed dining room. Not only was there barely enough room to get in, the volume was ridiculous. Greeted by a chap who told us us it'd be 10-15 minutes. The whole feeling of the place was off, so said we'd leave it. The chap barely even made eye contact. We immediately got a cancellation email. Dodged a bullet.
Rich Hines . 2024-11-14
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Todo el lugar necesita una limpieza profunda! ¡Cómo obtuvo una calificación de higiene alimentaria, nunca lo sabré! Es sombrío. La comida era sabrosa - pero no hay manera de que vuelva basado en la higiene!
stewaroundtheworld . 2024-11-10
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A great find. Lovely food place and staff
Rupert Handley . 2024-11-10
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I was so excited to try this place as it is advertised as 'authentic' Mexican which is hard to find in the UK. However the food left me very disappointed. Not only were the tacos bland and oily the portions were extremely small based on the prices. The drinks were also tiny and overpriced as well. If you are looking for somewhere to run up a bill with mediocre food then this is your place if not taco bell is more flavorable.
Kristen Howell . 2024-11-05
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Fantástica comida y no las opciones mexicanas normales como burrito y enchiladas. Las costillas de maíz, los tacos y el puré de papas fueron lo más destacado. Encantador lugar.
Alex K . 2024-11-05
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Amazing food and not your standard burrito options either. The corn ribs and the tacos are especially great.
Alex Kent . 2024-11-03
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I was excited to try this place after hearing good things. Unfortunately I left a little disappointed. As other reviews mentioned, it is a small place and they could do with making sure all the tables are clean and not sticky when you sit down. We ordered a couple of starters which came out fairly quickly and were nice. The corn ribs were the highlight of the meal. If you go here hungry or in a rush do not get the tacos! Despite it being a Sunday lunch time and not even full it took nearly 45 minutes for two tacos to come out. Once they did arrive they weren’t even that hot. The crab taco was oily and the fish did not taste fresh. The sweet potato taco was a good veggie option but not worth the wait. Overall, I hoped for more as I love Mexican food. The starters were nice but the service was very slow. I won’t be rushing back.
Louise Fisher . 2024-10-29
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A pesar de reservar con antelación, tuvimos que esperar 15 minutos en recepción (no causado por los clientes). Luego otra espera de 15 minutos antes de tomar nuestra primera copa (30 minutos es demasiado largo, debería haber pedido bebidas al principio mientras esperaba). Ruta abajo era precaria - escaleras empinadas y resbaladizo. La zona de abajo es cómoda / íntima. PERO la comida se sirvió rápidamente y sabroso, el personal super amable y un agradable ambiente juvenil. Me alegro de haber ido pero no volveré.
Charles M . 2024-10-26
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Oh wow! ¡Este lugar es una joya escondida! La comida era increíble y muy buena relación calidad-precio! El personal era muy amable y atento. No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficientemente alto y se aventurará a volver pronto!
Louise W . 2024-10-26
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Fantastic experience. Thank you!
Matt Callaway . 2024-10-23
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We had a booking at for 8 people 9:30 pm, arrived on time and had to wait 20 minutes before we were seated. We were rushed to order food and constantly being told the kitchen was about to shut, once we ordered - all the food (starters & mains) arrived within 5 minutes, the was no room on the table and they were rushing us to eat so they could close the restaurant. The food was delicious. However we were only sat there for 35 minutes altogether as the staff were impatiently waiting for us to leave!! We were not compensated for anything, why take late bookings if you can’t accomodate them?
Georgia B . 2024-10-20
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We had a reservation at 9:30 and we showed up on time. They told us it would take a second to get to our table and we had to sit outside in the cold for at least 20 minutes. A guy came out and was so pushy offering chips and salsa and it seemed like it would be on the house after we were putting up with their disorganization, but we were charged for that and no drinks or anything comped. Once we sat down they didn’t give us a moment to breathe before making us order because the kitchen was closing which is not our fault because we should have been sat at a much earlier time and they should accommodate or cancel our booking instead of the half assed uncomfy experience we had. If they messed up the booking they should have communicated that so we could have gone somewhere else and enjoyed our night instead of being rushed to eat in and out of the door under 40 minutes with the most pushy waiter who stressed all of us out and then we had to pay for everything. In my experience usually restaurants are a little more accommodating so you should probably figure that out. Not loving how much I had to pay after all of that.
Libby Hunter . 2024-10-20
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It was delicious!! I tried their 5 course meal for 25£ menu and I was FULL, and all the food and staff were really nice! I highly recommend for anyone looking to try high quality Mexican food✨
Eve Menard . 2024-10-15
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We'd heard very good things about Halisco and couldn't wait to try it. Chose a Sunday early afternoon and were informed they would need the table back in a little over an hour, which was fine. Tacos are usually quick to eat so figured 45 mins was plenty time. Put in our order with chips and guac and padrón peppers to start then three tacos for main. The starters were quick to arrive and the best dishes we had to eat. Then we waited almost an hour for the tacos, even though other tables who arrived after us received their food. Our server didn't even acknowledge us during this long delay and the three servers were hardly rushed off their feet, so an update would have been good. Eventually got our food, which was ok. Cod tacos good, crab tacos ok, sweet potato tacos a bit too tangy.
Jamie H . 2024-10-13
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Food was good, but evening was let down by the service. Particularly the woman who greeted us when we arrived. Service was a bit brusque and unfriendly from entering. Lots of dishes were also unavailable (including all of desserts) but nobody really told us until the last minute or apologised.
Will Livesey . 2024-10-13
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Love this place. Every mouthful is a taste explosion. I could have a mango chili margarita every day please.
Dave Nutt . 2024-10-12
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Went there for dinner last night and was not disappointed! Ordered 4 different things off the menu and every dish was 10/10. Service was quick, staff are lovely and the cocktails are delish! Would recommend the Melon Margarita. Will definitely be returning. Thoroughly enjoyed
Lollie Groom . 2024-10-07
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We went to Halisco as a group of six. We sat down around 9:30, and the place was full with lively chatter, music, and an overall great vibe. We were served by a top bloke originally from Northern Ireland. He made us feel welcome and had some good banter with the group. We were celebrating a few special occasions, and he made it memorable by helping us settle in and keeping the food and drinks flowing! The food was great. We each had a few plates and were stuffed by the end of the meal. The corn ribs were tasty, the birria tacos were rich and delicious, and the cod tacos were crispy with creamy avocado. The salsa for dipping was fantastic. We had a full round of margaritas all different types but the spicy ones were especially fun. An acquired taste, but everyone had a good laugh trying them. I’d highly recommend Halisco for a great night out.
Nick H . 2024-09-30
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We went there by chance and absolutely loved it. Everything tastes great and the cocktails are so good too. Highly recommend
gözde karakurt . 2024-09-23
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Everything was absolutely delish!!!!
Cole . 2024-09-20
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This restaurant in Brighton is an absolute hidden gem! The food was nothing short of excellent, bursting with authentic flavors that transported me straight to the cuisine’s roots. Each dish was beautifully presented, especially considering the reasonable prices, and it felt like you were getting incredible value for money. The drinks were equally fantastic, pairing perfectly with the food. Service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff making sure every detail was covered. It’s definitely one of Brighton’s most underrated spots, perfect for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're here for a day or a weekend, **this place is a must-visit**. Highly recommend it!
Sugan Shegar . 2024-09-20
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Great food, great service. Couldn't fault it!!
patrick duncan . 2024-09-12
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Went for lunch on a weekday. Was kind of quiet, us two and a group of around 8 people. We shared a pulled pork quesadillas and had the crab and pulled beef with ox tail tacos. The sauces on the crab tacos overpowered the crab which was unfortunate. The beef tacos were close to perfect, slightly too much sauce. Overall the flavours were excellent.
Ryan Thirlwell . 2024-09-06
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If you are looking for delicious vegan Mexican dishes, this is the place. Very nice and fast service, and everything we ordered was very delicious. I was sceptical about the vegan ceviche, but I was positive surprised.
Sascha Deutzer Sageaux . 2024-09-05
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The food was the best bit about this place, and unfortunately that was just too oily. I’ve got to say it’s all tasty, it just needs less oil. The Elote corn was full of flavour, but dripping in oil. We had the cod tacos, crab tacos and Queso Birria to follow, I know the seafood ones are battered, but the batter is HEAVY, I expected the queso birria to be fairly oily, but by that point the oil from the other dishes and the broth that came with the birria was all getting a bit much. Classic marg was good 👍🏻 The service was a bit clunky. Took a while to get menus, & order. Didn’t get asked if we’d like another drink when clearing away the first round of drinks (while we still had food 🤷🏻♂️) The atmosphere is the worst bit unfortunately. It’s a really noisy room, nothing in there to soften the acoustics, despite there only being about 6 other diners inside at the time, the music, and the noise from the bar (glass & cutlery clinking, cocktails being made etc) made it really difficult to hear the waiter let alone have a conversation.
Dan Ladd . 2024-09-02
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Day tripped down from London for a walk and a feed. So fresh and tasty! The tuna cerviche was my favourite had to reload that, everything was so lovely. Intense margaritas, huge choice. "Real" Mexican food rather than texmex. Friendly staff, politely told us it was time to give up the table but allowed us to continue drining outdoors. Great food, great fun!
Oliver . 2024-08-31
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Very nice place... The birria tacos and the corn ribs were very nice! They don't have "tacos al pastor" (such a shame) but the food was delicious and the staff was amazing as well... You can easily park around regents park (it's expensive but faster than trying to park around)...
Lorena De Vanna . 2024-08-26
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So impressed by the food here - some of the best food you’ll have in the UK. Inventive, fresh flavours and unintentional vegan options. Hugely recommend the plates we got, including the corn ribs and the mushroom tacos - so delicious! It is tiny inside and gets full extremely quickly, so recommend booking.
Kahmen . 2024-08-26
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Funky little hidden gem of a place. Staff were warm and welcoming. Margaritas were spot on fyi. The spicy one is just that... delicious but with a mighty kick. Food was so tasty. The corn chips are the best I've ever eaten. Corn ribs were divine as were the smashed potatoes and cod tacos.
John Barnes . 2024-08-26
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Fantastic place for a quick Mexican bite. Great small plates and tacos provided quickly accompanied by unreal margaritas and tequila. The oyster mushroom tacos and pulled pork quesadillas stood out, mashed potato and cob ribs were also a hit! Highly recommend!
Luke Marsh . 2024-08-26
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We were an awkward table of allergens and the staff were so kind, understanding and helpful. More importantly the food was absolutely delicious!
AK C . 2024-08-24
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Incredible food, especially the beef tacos! & the service made our meal- every waiter/waitress in the whole restaurant were so friendly and funny. 100% going back. As you can see, nothing left!
Peter Bullivant . 2024-08-18
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Absolutely amazing food! Like next level, with all of the flavours and fusions of spices and add ons. We’ve been there many times now and always absolutely fantastic. Thank you.
Josephine Hollesen . 2024-08-14
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Very nice food, tasty, and the place is quite busy. I had the brisket taco and the pork quesadilla. The brisket taco was amazing, but the quesadilla was a bit burnt and didn’t taste that great. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you’re in Brighton—good food overall!
arun yellamaty . 2024-08-12
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Overpriced food, disappointingly small portions, frustratingly weak drinks, all at a premium price that will leave you disappointed. The taste of the food is good enough...but the experience as a whole falls well short of expectations—justification enough to save your money. ▬▬▬ BREAKDOWN ▬▬▬ ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖ | FOOD ⭐⭐➖➖➖ | DRINKS ⭐⭐⭐➖➖ | ATMOSPHERE ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖ | SERVICE ⭐➖➖➖➖ | PRICE ► FOOD: The taste of the food isn’t, by any means, bad—it’s clear that someone behind the scenes knows what they’re doing—but the quantity doesn’t match the price… Two small tacos will run you no less than £10—each of which can be easily finished in 2-3 bites. And the “Small Plates” live up their name: often delivering more decoration than substance. (The stuffed squid, in particular, is a *tiny* portion at £11 a plate.) ► DRINKS: Disappointing and best avoided. A basic margarita will run you (at minimum) £10, and you’ll need AT LEAST two to begin to feel them. The variety and flavors are not necessarily bad, but the value is abysmal. ► ATMOSPHERE: The restaurant is in a small space that can get crowded during dinner hours. During the summer, the outdoor tables provide a little more room to move your arms, but the vibe is usually pretty positive regardless of how crowded it gets. ► SERVICE: Not bad. The staff are friendly, though it can be a little slow to get to you if there’s a big party or a bunch of tables to serve. On one occasion, a friend did not get their starter until the rest of the table were receiving their mains, so it’s worth being clear and direct when ordering. ► PRICE: The breaking point, and the reason I will not go out of my way to return. With a starter, a main, and two drinks, you’re not leaving at any less than a £40 bill, which can buy you SO MUCH more at many of the other top-tier restaurants around Brighton. ▬▬▬ FINAL THOUGHTS ▬▬▬ I would LOVE to love Halisco; it’s one of the few Mexican restaurants in the area and the food isn’t actually bad... However, at its current pricing and quality, there are numerous other options around town where you’ll get *far* better value for your money. At the prices and the portions it offers, Halisco positions itself as worthy of a fancy dress night out…but nothing about it is so memorable to justify the bill at the end of the night. And even if Mexican is hard to find, there is (ultimately) both better Mexican and better margaritas elsewhere in town.
Evan Teicheira . 2024-08-11
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Absolutely banging, food bursting with flavour, beautifully presented, lovely guys and just a really great experience. Have been wanting to come for ages and it defiantly did not disappoint! Can’t wait to come back.
Rosie Furnival . 2024-08-08
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Spectacular small plates (the tacos are great as well), very small place. It was very loud when we were there. Can‘t miss if you‘re in Brighton
jü b . 2024-08-06
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Best Mexican in Brighton and the mezcal margarita is possibly the best in the country, cannot recommend enough
The Daysy . 2024-08-06
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Lovely lunch. Delicious food and fantastic service despite it being a very busy Saturday during Pride weekend! Dog friendly too which is really important!
marianne klien . 2024-08-04
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Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Well worth a visit :-)
Anette Chelina Møller Petersen . 2024-08-04
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Small Mexican restaurant that’s happy to cater to gluten free. Small menu that is delicious and fresh, would recommend! Also happy to accomodate takeaways
Zi Wang . 2024-07-30
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Really amazing food! Very nice and friendly stuff. We will come back :)
Marc van Schwamen . 2024-07-24
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Conflicting experience. The dishes we tried were really tasty, generous and authentic Mexican. However, the atmosphere of the place was chaotic, rushed, distracted. The drinks menu is extensive, but devoid of description or visible passion for the ingredients. The decor, lighting and music were gaudy and aggressive and the seating was cramped beyond comfort. On the whole: great food, overstretched service, environment not for us.
Rash Cookin . 2024-07-24
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First time at HALISCO and we will be back.. incredible flavours and authentic food. Already planning our next visit.
Ze Goat . 2024-07-21
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Friendly staff, great food but a little hectic.
Dean Ryan . 2024-07-21
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Tasty food, but don't expect to be full afterwards unless you want to spend a lot.; very expensive for the actual quantity of food you get. Also very cramped inside
Aliaksei Pilko . 2024-07-20
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Waited two hours for food, no apology then we were told as a sign of good will our optional service fee was taken off….service was pretty awful considering this was a special birthday meal. They’ve lost 10 customers.
simon mann . 2024-07-17
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Had a lovely Monday night dinner here and would definitely recommend. Drinks and small plates in particular were the highlight. The cheese and okra croquettes were one of the best dishes I’ve had in my life! For drinks we had a paloma and the tropical spicy mezcalita and they were both gorgeous. The tacos were also delicious, as expected. I had the cod tacos and my boyfriend had the pork belly (as they were out of the birria tacos) and we would both definitely recommend them. We weren’t a fan of the tortillas themselves as they were dry, ripped pretty easily, and had a floury taste- but the flavour and of the filling compensated for this. The sauces in the tacos were particularly delicious! There are some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options clearly labelled It was pretty busy for a Monday so I can imagine it is rammed later in the week- I’d recommend booking ahead. Alongside the food, the service was also a highlight. Both staff members were lovely, particularly the waitress!
Emily . 2024-07-16
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This was such a disappointment visit. I had this booked for two months as it’s hard to get a booking. The booking finally gets around and we walk in excited and immediately the server said to us ‘we need the table back at 7pm’ and sat us down. We got there at 6pm. We saw the server go straight to a table filled with girls and stayed there for 10 minutes and we watched him give them a free shot. We had no menu by this point. We got the menu and tried to flag down the server by 6:20pm. Our food came out 6:40pm/6:45pm and we rushed to eat it all as we knew we had 20 minutes. The food was alright. Wasn’t worth the wait and the service was so poor. The food was expensive for what it was. We paid overall £106 with a tip (as we always do) but felt so disappointed walking away from it. Such a shame. It’s right next door to Bincho and was sad we wasn’t in there instead.
Katie Anne . 2024-07-15
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Fantastic flavour, I love the prawn squid plate and the mushroom taco so much.
Rosie (Rosie) . 2024-07-14
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Visited for a quick bite during conference - what a treat! Really lovely guy fixed the tables outside so we could all sit together. Please i beg you have the tequila cocktail - wow (had two in quick succession!! And the food - tasty. Worth a visit
Jay Jennifer Morton . 2024-07-10
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Truly great Mexican restaurant. Was not expecting to eat chorizo filled squid today, and definitely not expecting it to be absolutely killer. Oxtail/brisket birria was tender, messy and with an amazing broth to dunk in. Hoping to come back and work through the rest of the menu!
Johan Toresson . 2024-07-09
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Very good! But please get aircon 🥵
Hayley London . 2024-07-06
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Absolutely brilliant - no complaints! Delicious food, incredible margaritas, great staf, cool vibe! A must visit in Brighton.
Kristi Minchin . 2024-07-05
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Been looking forward to coming here for ages as had so many good recommendations. So pulled the trigger and booked a birthday meal for my wife with the kids… Arrived to be told we had to sit downstairs as they had a big group coming. ( why they couldn't sit downstairs I’m unsure? ) Ended up being the only ones down there. No vibe at all and smelt really damp. Sacked it off and left. Absolutely gutted.
Elliott . 2024-07-03
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