La Chorza

Two weeks later and something blog-worthy has finally cropped up, huzzah! Today I finally visited La Chorza in the centre of Brighton's North Laine. I've been walking past this place for months, without fail smellgasming each time as that deep, flavoursome Mexican aroma so tickles my nose. 

Brighton has recently, debatably suffered, from the rise of the chain Mexican street food, with 'Tortilla's' and 'La Buritos' opening on every blooming street corner. So I was keen to try La Chorza purely due it's independence, and the fact it so blatantly fits in with Brighton's charm unlike these outsider chains. It is also by far the busiest of it's type around, which is always a good sign.

Luckily, we arrived at the perfect time as we were seated to the last free table, but by the time we left there was an hour wait list, so getting down there early on a sunny day (around 1pm) is definitely a good idea. When the sun decides to properly come out, they have a great outside seating area with quirky table clothes and long communal benches. 

Before the food had even arrived I felt very satisfied with my experience. The decor in there is so fabulous, I'd say it has a very Miami-fresco atmosphere, with bright colours, overside table pieces and floral patterns everywhere. There was tequila bottles everywhere you looked and real iced Margarita machines whirring in the corner. I agreed with this very much. Furthermore the staff were really great, attentive and full of life.

Then the food came, and I think the photos below say it all really. Their fillings are all slow cooked and incredible full of flavour. I opted for marinated free-range chicken, whereas my friend chose the slow cooked beef. The meat was perfect, no messing around with poor quality cuts, and cooked so well the flavour was embedded deep. The top dish, was a basket burrito, so basically all your classic burrito ingredients in a bowl, with some beautiful spicy rice. The second dish is of three beef tacos. Both came with a lovely shredded red cabbage garnish and a salsa of your choosing. I'd highly recommend the green salsa, which although was mild, it had an insane depth of flavour. 

Both these meals were a very fair £6.50. The price is dependant on your choice of meat filling rather than the base (whether burrito, tostado, taco or quesadilla). 

Another really great find in the centre of Brighton, 100% worth a visit. Lets all boycott these bloody chains and opt for the real authentic deal!

Find La Chorza at 36 Gloucester Road, Brighton.