Halisco named best restaurant in Brighton for second consecutive year
Preston Street's beloved Mexican restaurant Halisco has retained its top spot in Time Out's list of Brighton's best places to eat.
There's nothing quite like the feeling of being recognized for doing what you love, and the team at Halisco are clearly over the moon after scooping a prestigious accolade for the second year in a row.
The Preston Street restaurant has been named the best place to eat in Brighton by Time Out, a global publication known for its expert recommendations. Owners Ali and Mo Razavi shared their delight on social media, writing: "Number one once again! It really was incredible how much this done for our small little restaurant last year when we bagged number 1 last March. Buzzing to have retained top spot in Brighton two years in a row."
What makes Halisco special?
Time Out's travel writer Liv Kelly, who compiled the list of 20 best restaurants in Brighton, described Halisco as a "casual little restaurant packing big, big flavour." Her glowing review emphasized that whilst it's not the place for formal dinner attire, it's absolutely the spot to impress someone special.
"Halisco is a busy, noisy little restaurant churning out mouth-watering cocktails, inexplicably tasty Mexican-inspired small plates, all brought to you by a friendly local team and run by brothers Ali and Mo Razavi," Kelly wrote. "The menu is split into three sections with snacks, small plates and excellent tacos, which can all be washed down by the best margaritas outside of the motherland. It's unfussy, consistent and really, really tasty."
A year of recognition
The success of the restaurant last year clearly paid dividends, and the team has maintained their high standards to earn another coveted top spot. Their appreciation for the community support shines through in their social media message, showing just how much this recognition means to a small, locally-run business.
Other notable mentions
While Halisco takes the crown, Time Out's list celebrates the diversity of Brighton's food scene. Other restaurants featured include Mare, The Little Fish Market, Bincho Yakitori, Petit Pois (which earned best for lunch), and Riddle and Finns (named best restaurant on the beach).
For anyone looking to understand what makes Brighton's food scene so special, Halisco's back-to-back wins tell an important story: great food, friendly service, and a genuine passion for what you do really do resonate with both local diners and international critics alike.
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