Wahaca Brighton

Wahaca Brighton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nina

   Norfolk/Suffolk23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall was very good, enjoyed the trio of margaritas, food was tasty. Would order a starter and main next time instead of the Wahaca for one as there was some good dishes on the menu. Service was good, attentive and nothing too much trouble.
   

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   Sara

   Brighton3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Where else would I go for a guaranteed great meal and warm welcome on my birthday?? We sat in the window and watched the very colourful world go by (it's Brighton) and tried some different small plates - it's so easy to always go for ones you already know & love, but also never a risk to try something different here - I've never struck something I haven't liked. The cactus tacos are fab, and the prawn dish is super light - REALLY nice. Refreshing even! Next time I'll go full brave and have a proper main instead of a feast of small plates. There's only so long I can resist pork belly for... LOL
   

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   Jamie-Leigh

   West Sussex1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Our service at Wahaca was awful. As a first time customer we were given no advice on what to order and were not told that the small plates came out separately to the big plates. Our sides that we ordered came out before our meal and were cold by the time it came around to eating our meal. When asked how long our meals would be we were told abruptly that there’s nothing he can do and walked off. My mum had finished her meal 20 minutes before we even started and this was for a birthday so we all wanted to eat together!! At the end when I asked for the service charge to be removed politely the server shook his head and walked off. Finally when leaving the restaurant my partner tried to close the door but couldn’t so we left and one of the workers said make sure to close that next time in a rude manner. I WILL NOT be returning and would rather eat In Southampton than make the 2 hour journey to Brighton to eat here.
   

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   Clare

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Tasty tacos, friendly staff and decent margaritas.
   

   Wahaca BrightonResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thanks for the lovely review Clare!
   

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   Michele

   Key West2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was lovely but felt bit more expensive this time but maybe a sign of the times with cost of living. Im generally not a fan of chains but Wahaca always feels more personalised. The staff were brilliant as they always are in the brighton branch, so friendly and welcoming and went above and beyond helping my friend with a food intolerance navigate the menu.
   

   Wahaca BrightonResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thanks for a lovely review Michele! I will pass on your thanks to the team here in Brighton! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Suzanne

   East Sussex4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food as always, welcoming and lively yet relaxing ambience. One of our favourites places, and I am addicted to the Hortacha rice milk with cinnamon!
   

   Wahaca BrightonResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thanks for a lovely review Suzanne!
   

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   Katie

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed our date night at Wahaca Brighton. It was perfect for heading to the Brighton Dome for a show! It was easy to manage my husband’s allergies and the food was delicious!
   

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   Wahaca BrightonResponded on April 21, 2025

   Thanks for a lovely review Katie!
   

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   Tracey

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Booked a table for seven. After arriving waitress spilled drink on the table and just said oh dear that’s the third time I’ve done that this evening. Didn’t bother to clear it up. Ordered food and only two starters arrived, then another two after 15 minutes and then some mains arrived which we sent back as had not received all the starters. When mains finally arrived only two came out then again after 20 minutes the remaining ones arrived. We were then asked before we had eaten our mains whether we wanted desserts as restaurant was closing for food. (8.30). When we complained we were told they had another table of a lot of people and that’s why service was bad. All in all an awful experience which was a shame as we were celebrating two birthdays. Will not be returning.
   

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   Udo

   London1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I know it’s standard now but to been asked three times about food allergies puts me off. I am from a generation where we all had some sort of allergies, let the customer talk, if you have, tell the restaurant. But too many questions. The lunch menu the waiter kind of recommended, which only came on recently, disgusting…. The Hummus definitely not my taste and the rest tasted more oregano less the same. Sorry, should have said something but the waiter was so excited about the menus, perhaps try it first next time recommending to customers
   

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    Alex

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Excellent meal for 9 good service and delicious food we will be going back
    

    Wahaca BrightonResponded on April 23, 2025

    Hi Alex, Thanks for the feedback; we're happy you had a great time with us!! We love our tiramisu too ;) Many thanks, Wahaca, Brighton
    

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