Carlito Burrito

Mexican food has become massively popular in Brighton recently and Carlito’s is definitely one of my favourites. Cool, trendy and relaxed atmosphere with friendly service and really tasty Mexican food. I have eaten here 3 times now and tried different dishes each time. I think my favourite dish is the fish tacos but everything I have tried has been packed with flavour. If your especially hungry I would recommend getting a burrito as they are huge and very filling. I love to try different dishes and all the food can be served kind of tapas style so its great to get a few dishes to share.
Really great value for money and top notch unique cocktails (I love the hibiscus one). They don’t take bookings and being a small place that’s already very popular be prepared to wait for a table (it’s worth it). On 2 occasions I have waited at the bar with a drink, actually one time we ate at the bar which was fine and we got to chat to the staff and see the cocktails being prepared. It is very relaxed and one time we did wait a while for our food but I didn’t mind this at all. It kind of feels like your on holiday with the Mexican music playing and the funky décor!

Legitimate Mexican food, so if you need a tasty burrito, delicious taco then look no further. Staff are very friendly and will do all that they can to accommodate and dietary needs. Homemade tortillas taste delicious with their guacamole, so would highly recommend this as a side order

The best Margaritas in my eyes! The tamarind one is especially amazing. Excellent range of gluten free options, with home made corn tortillas and totopos, and tasty specials that pop up weekly. Vibrant atmosphere with a great choice of music! Definitely head down there if you get the chance, but I would book a table over the weekend as it gets busy :-)

Totally got over my fear of Mexican food. Fish tacos are twice as good as they sound, fishy, spicy, crunchy, finger food.
Service is friendly but food comes out when it’s ready, so don’t expect to eat at the same time as your mates.

Broad exciting choice yet a simple menu. Think of the Tacos like Tapas and share a Burrito as they are big.
Getting service was a little slow when we went but think they were a staff down.
No reservations. Just rock up and enjoy!

Since this place cropped up a few months ago, I’ve been dying to try it! As a lover of Mexican food, I am always happy to welcome new Mexican joints to the city — especially ones that look as vibrant and enticing as Carlito Burrito.
I went in for dinner here on a Wednesday night and the place was completely packed. We got seated (just!) at a lovely big table in the window, decked out in a colourful, bright table cloth. The restaurant, being rather small, was buzzing and had a great atmosphere about it.
Now, I wasn’t that hungry when I arrived but as soon as you walk through the door and smell that food, I wager that anyone’s stomach would start to rumble. The menu is perfect — just enough to satisfy most customers but not overwhelmingly large. I opted for a pork burrito and, let me say, I was not disappointed by my choice.
First let me say that I’ve been on the hunt around Brighton for a top-​notch burrito for a while now, so whenever I sit down to try one, my expectations are high! There’s a lot that can wrong with a burrito, so it can be a bit underwhelming, but then, there’s a lot that can go right… Carlito Burrito have nailed it (as they should have, considering they even have burrito in their name). My meal was packed full of flavour and texture, staying piping hot throughout and was just the right amount for a hungry person.
Granted, it was an absolute nightmare to eat — my friends were no doubt ashamed to be sitting with me by the end of it, my hands and face covered — but the mess is so so worth it! My friends had the fish tacos which looked gorgeous and apparently tasted delicious as well, but were certainly a smaller portion, so if you’re looking for something filling then the burrito is the choice for you!
It’s been a few days now and I’m still thinking about that meal. I’m so thrilled that I’ve finally found an epic Brighton burrito (though my physique my not be thanking me in a few months time). Being new to Brighton, it was great to see this place thriving as well!
Carlito Burrito is well worth a visit! Friendly staff, great atmosphere and hands down the tastiest Mexican food I’ve tasted yet in Brighton! Get there! Quickly!