TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Lucky Lupitas

74/100 (2099 ratings)

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Vegan Options

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Mexican

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Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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"Absoluely amazing! Have never been to a Mexican restaurant before and was not disappointed. We tried the pork taco, corn on the cob, nachos, chicken..."

Melissa

"We were there for a late dinner on taco tuesday and the tacos were geneous and delicious. I had the apple taco for dessert and it was incredible...."

Do They Have Cold Brew?

"Delicious Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere and lots of vegan and vego options. I had the vegan burrito with guacamole. The sangrias..."

Mallory Shinkfield

"I absolutely love Lucky Lupitas! This place has the best Mexican food and my favourite is definitely the nachos! I recently came here for dinner with..."

Foodie Paradise

"If you don't leave feeling like you're going to die from overeating than you haven't had the full..."

SKIFOODS

"We are lucky lupitas for finding this place! The beef brisket nachos - dear lord, they are to die for. The staff were very knowledgeable in..."

Karlye

"My workmate has chosen this place for our get together because it was highly rated from Zomato. We were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff. One of..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"GET THE CORN. Squid was great. Did I mention the corn? Corn was b e a uuuutiful. And I dont even like parmesan. Get a few things to share for the..."

Bobby Sledteam

"The food was delicious, the staff were welcoming and helpful, and the interior stylish and comfortable! We ordered the food to share (2 entrees and 2..."

Sara

"Excellent food and fun atmosphere- busy- so try and avoid peak service times to ensure you get a good table. Always take note of the specials so..."

Christen Toft

"Visited here tonight by a random chance and really enjoyed my meal. Every workers is extremely friendly and has great knowleadge of menu and..."

Fitmar

"I heard about Lucky's from word of mouth. Nice atmosphere with good quality, authentic tasting menu items. I ordered a burrito and it was a bit too..."

Matt Daw

"What an atmosphere! Walked in and greeted with a smile bigger than O'Connell St itself. The staff were certainly welcoming and happy to see us. ..."

Only If Its Good

"Great value for money and delicious Mexican. Came here with my family and it was really good fun. It is casual, cheap alcohol and good Mexican. The..."

Jessica Brisbane Foodie

"Visited Lupitas in September after having wanting to try this restaurant for a few months. Had heard positive reviews but put it off as their menu..."

Lauren

"The beef brisket burrito is very good, the meat is tasty and perfectly cooked. This was far nicer than the soft shell crab. Chicken quinoa was also..."

Mashedpotato

"My wife really loves this place. The food is just as good as in Mexico, but its a bit pricy. Try the ribs they are both sweet and savory. We will be..."

EvilRobotSanta

"We booked this place over zomato. Super easy. The friendly service from staff stood out the most to us. A hip modern looking place on the inside. The..."

Adel-phoodie

"I've been visiting lucky lupitas since it's old location near Flinders medical centre. Loved loved loved the food there... The new location in North..."

Asha

"I went last night with a friend and lied it here so much! I can't wait to go back already! The tacos were yummy and a great entree size and price and..."

Mummythefoodielover

"Food here was good, but I wouldn't rate a 4.5 (admittedly in general I think it's hard for Mexican to get a rating that high). It's a nice venue with..."

Hamish Cameron

"Fantastic nachos and service!!It was such a delight to be here last Saturday night, and managed to get in time before it started to get..."

_foodiej

"We came here for a pre footy game feed. Staff were friendly enough and the restaurant has a chilled relaxed vibe. Food was ok, nothing really wowed..."

Tige

"I'm not known for giving 5 stars very often but this place is simply the best Mexican food I have had the pleasure of eating in..."

Jtogno

"What an awesome place!! Had heard on the grapevine to come and check this place out and am very glad we did. This has 2be my favourite Mexican place..."

HoneyBintheCity

"Amazing food for groups, lots of small plates and some very innovative and tasty drinks! Quirky decor and fun friendly staff. Make sure you try the..."

Tanaya Sukumar

"Food was very good. The staff are very friendly. I had the beef nachos and they were a good size. I was still feeling hungry at the end so a chorizo..."

Ross Bee

"No complaints - had a great meal here. Prawn fajitas are amazing! Guacamole was tasty! Good selection of beers and cocktails. Will return for..."

Nick Stillwell

"Relaxed and generous servings. The tacos were all very tasty and interesting great service too. The nachos were good as an entree to share. A great..."

Ame Dimeski

"Absolutely delicious food. The flavours are nice and strong and there's a nice mix of them too. Then only real issue is that They're meant to have a..."

Ally Sinclair

"Hibiscus mojito was delicious. They were not shy with the alcohol - packed a punch! Beef brisket nachos came out super quick which was awesome. Very..."

Magda Nosal

"Went with a group of friends to try Lucky in its new North Adelaide location. We smashed our way through the banquet option and then ordered our..."

Lemongrass

"Been here a few times and never disappointed. The food is amazing, that staff very friendly and the vibe created is always buzzing. One of the visits..."

Two Fat Cullos

"Went here for a small bite. Service was fast and the tacos were delicious!! We had the fish chicken and duck tacos and they were yum! No complaints..."

Leah Hope Uy

"Went here for dinner last night with friends We had a variety of dishes and we all shared with each other The tacos were amazing,I had..."

Pungeanello

"Took my teenagers and my friend and hers. They loved their food and trendy Mexican soft drinks. The adults were happy too. Great..."

Mouse Croghan

" A good place to enjoy Mexican food!! Great location, lovely staff. Portion sizes are perfect for the price. The quality of product was excellent...."

Ana Juliana Villa

"Probably my favourite Mexican in Adelaide, not the most authentic food, but always delicious. Great ambience, reasonably priced food, cool deco,..."

Marcus

"Met up with some friends here and had a meal with drinks. Good serving sizes and we loved the drinks menu.casual atmosphere, enjoyable and..."

Dino Wilks

"I came with a group of friends on a Friday night to find the place buzzing with diners. Great vibes with fun upbeat music and great choice of decor..."

Truc Quan Nguyen

"this mexican mob, doesn't matter where their restaurant is, bedford park, north adelaide or what i've heard that is soon to be in hawthorn, always..."

NowayJose

"Have been here once at their FMC location and once their new north Adelaide location. Both times the experience has been pleasant. Food is nice with..."

Nhi Mai

"Food quite tasty and flavorsome. But just disappointed with the servings size. Some dishes were to share, but it was more good for 1 person...."

Styleandtravel -

"Do love lucky Lupitas. Been here a few times now though it takes me 45 minutes from bloody semaphore. Everytime we enjoy a good meal with prmopt..."

Angus Henderson

"I'd heard Lucky Lupitas has a solid reputation, and have been keen to try for quite some time as Adelaide lacks in decent Mexican..."

Famished

"We had not ventured out to Lucky Lupitas at Bedford park so were pretty excited to see it had temporarily relocated to O'Connell street. We went..."

Mmm71

"Love, love, love! The staff were so friendly and polite, the meals came out so quick and they were nice and hot and so so so tasty! I recommend the..."

Courtney Hurst

"Came back to dine with lucky lupitas but different area this time. No longer at fmc it's at o'Connell street. The restaurant is more spacious, more..."

J.YeePP

"Wow. Walked past, the Transit Store was heaving and has a very cool vibe, with pallets of Jarritos and canned food amongst the tables, had to check..."

Bigriffs

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The staff helped us with a beer selection from the Mexican beers available. The tacos were all yummy. We tried the two..."

4chillies

"For a long time, Lucky Lupitas has been known as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Adelaide. Previously located at Bedford Park, loyal customers..."

Adelaidefoodcentral

"I must say I was really looking forward to dinner here!! We started with not being able to sit where we wanted, being a three we weren't allowed to..."

Meg Cornish

"We started with a plate of nachos. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful presentation. This was very far from the stereotypical cheese, sour..."

Crab Cakes

"Making way for the South Road extensions, Lucky Lupitas has shifted from their smaller Bedford Park address, and relocated to O'Connell Street in..."

Ediak

"Lucky Lupitas was coming to my end of town, albeit, for a limited time only. I’d heard of this place time and time again, so when those mexican..."

Date Nights Adelaide

"great food, little bit rushed and their new pop up venus is very very noisy inside. Recommend: the burger and quesadillas. The corn chips with..."

Belinda DeGaris

"Zesty, spicy and delicious Lucky Lupitas is about as good as it gets for Mexican food down south. Tricky location to get a park next to the hospital..."

Nicholas

"If you're after mouth watering Mexican food, this is the place to come. If you're after good service and a quiet place to eat, perhaps give Lucky..."

BrightonLocal

"Not the cheapest place for Mexican food but it's worth it! Love their corn, ribs and tacos. Sangria was well made too. Would visit this place more..."

Jma

"Absolutely spoilt at Lucky Lupitas! Walked in and immediately tempted by the smell of the hot chips at the table next to us. I had the pulled pork..."

Lizzie Newland

"one of the best mexican food here!lucky me, this place open around my place. the place is alwayssss full and crowded at night time especially..."

Ria Nabilah Hafiedz

"While it's hard to get a park at it's current location it's totally worth it. Amazing corn on the cob for entree followed by chicken nachos and all..."

Pauline

"Love this little place! Staff were super friendly and then set up of the restaurant is pretty cool! The food is worth every penny as well! ..."

Chris

"Beautiful Mexican street-food in an awesome venue. The staff are really helpful and the food full of flavour. Well prices and great for sharing...."

Laura

"What a brilliant 'street food inspired' restaurant outside of the CBD! This place is always full and doesn't take reservations, so if you decide to..."

Julia Clarke

"Nom nom nom. As always this place is always on point✌ you can not go wrong with any meal at this quirky joint.Such strong vibes..."

Newell

"Pulled pork FTW. It was my first week in Adelaide and a friend who lived here for 6 years brought me to this place on a very busy Friday night! We..."

Thefaeriecupcake

"A favourite of mine. Whenever I'm down this way I eat here. Food is great! Keep up the good work Lucky..."

Janetmpenno

"Those ribs though, amazing (With BBQ sauce)! Shared 1kg between 2 with tortas chips and salsa shared entree,..."

Maya_eats

"Best Mexican/Latin American food in Adelaide. We ordered 1 duck taco, 1 vego taco which were both extremely delicious. Then the 500g ribs came. Super..."

Jonathan Vdk

"Muy bueno!. We had dinner here last night, at about 6:30 and yes we waited for about ten minutes but it's an intimate restaurant and definitely worth..."

Carissa Palmrose

"Amazing experience!! Must go place in Adelaide best food..."

N I

"Absolutely amazing. Thank you Lucky Luputas for such a fun night with such delicious food. Tacos and ribs are my tip for anyone finding it hard to..."

Samara Archibald

"Tasty!. Had the grilled corn with cheese, burger with chipotle sauce, margarita, nachos with meat... All tasty! Not too bad for..."

Reynolds Gaw

"Great food. Atmosphere was great,and loved the food, The service was excellent. The menu was..."

Dragon015

"Authentic Mexican not the normal catfood on cornchips!. Firstly can I say I have eaten and cooked A LOT of Mexican over the years. I've eaten at a..."

P Is For Pickled

"Authentic. This is very authentic and well cooked mexican food! love..."

Penny

"Ok food but more like fast food than a restaurant. Chips look like they are from the freezer then dusted with seasoning. Quite over priced & long..."

Truth.

"Formula down pat. Have eaten at Luckys more times than I can count, and have not yet been disappointed; surprising considering we have tasted almost..."

Jacqueline Alanne

"Best Mexican rib in town! But really the food and service was friendly and everything that a good Mexican place should..."

Claire Lillian

"Best Mexican in Adelaide. Have dined here twice in the last week for dinner and lunch service. Saturday night we had quite a long wait for a table of..."

N

"Worth A Visit. Grungy diner that has budget chairs/tables with mis-matched plates, cups and cutlery. Feels a bit cliche or try hard when restaurants..."

Steve

"Pretty good. It was pretty good, staff were more than happy to offer vegan options.Salad was delicious but might I will get it as an entree..."

Captainveganx

"It's good, real good. I urg.... It's good, real good.I urge you to go here and eat - absolutely worth the wait and the odd location...."

Skujam

"Absolutely awesome!. Awesome food, fresh and ridiculously tasty!! definitely be..."

Facebook User

"The ribs were to die for, really liked the place. We went really early and just got a seat and from then on it was wait list. Highly..."

Gemma

"Beautiful food but a bit cramped. Lucky Lapitas is definetly a breath of fresh air for the south of Adelaide. Their food is very authentic and when..."

Alexis Bennett

"The RIBS and the Eloto CORN!. Amazzzzing ribs.... really gets me excited...the eloto corn is AMAZING! the choptle mayonnaise and the spices the..."

VM

"Gracias. This restaurant would be at home on Rundle St or The Parade, but you know what, I like that it isn't. Good food will draw people no matter..."

The Toothpick

"One of the best in Adelaide. This is one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. Sure, it's cramped and often very crowded, but the food is superb and..."

Jane Felt

"Great set up inside with a cool vibe. Had the corn..."

Brogs

"Veggie Quesadilla. Delicious, loved their home-made salsa that came with it! Also, loved the decor/atmosphere in the..."

Abourdainy

"Is this the place for you?. Well I have to say I DO like this place very much, I have come to learn that unless you are here 15-20 min BEFORE opening..."

Paul

"Eaten here three times, all were amazing. Best Mexican food I've had. Not exactly cheap for the serving sizes but this is quality not quantity...."

Finchy

"A MUST. Lucky's is the BEST mexican going around SA. The corn is a must every..."

Belle Blatch

"We ate here last week and really enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious, we had the steak quesadillas, empanadas and they made a chicken..."

Camille

"OMG THE RIBS.. I have only come to this restaurant a few times because the wait is just agonizing and the menu is a little to small for me; what they..."

Kay

"Went on a Wednesday night early at 6.00pm & got a table for 3 straight away. The food and beer were great, although not cheap by the time one added 3..."

Steven Clarke

"Love it- every time I go, I have to wait at least 45 mins( waited for 1.5 hrs once) but its all worth it. Corn is the..."

Food Lover

"Fun and yum. Fun, Yum, not taking life too seriously and well executed food. Authentic or not, its a great place to eat and..."

Sam99

"Ribs, I had ribs for lunch.. My favorite Mexican food in Adelaide. Whilst I have enjoyed everything I have tried the ribs are a stand out for me, I..."

Reccie

"Worth the wait. Cute and quirky little place with great charisma to it. Things like a glossary of words from the menu on the wall are a nice touch...."

AmyLouise

"Well worth the wait!. I am a regular here for both the lunch and the dinner sittings.If you are so very irritated by the queue, go at lunch..."

JFoodLover

"Best Mexican in Adelaide. Without a..."

Adam

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Best Mexican I have had in Australia. The soft tacos are yummy and the custard flan is..."

Penny

"Get there early!. My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to score a table for two shortly after dinner opening hours. Those with 3 or more had to wait..."

Little Red-Haired Girl

"C u. We like this place,all fresh and..."

Celeste

"Forget 'hype', forget queuing, forget non-authenticity etc. Etc. Good service, great atmosphere, magnificent food. What more do you need? NOTHING!..."

Bernard McGrurnad

"Everything they do is good. Authentic Mexican and American food. Can be very busy with long waits for a..."

JJfood

"Fantastic!. Went to Lucky Lupitas fairly early on a Monday night and only had to wait a few minutes. The wait staff were fantastic and friendly, the..."

Waffle

"Lucky Lupitas is Worth the Wait!. I finally made it to this Mexican & Latin American restaurant after waiting in line before and giving up, . ...."

Paul O

"Very lucky. Finally made it to this little hideaway only to be greeted by a crowd waiting to get in at 5.20pm. It was a bit like standing at..."

KC

"Great Experience. Went here for dinner last night for the first time. We arrived early at 6.30pm as we had heard this place gets busy and even has..."

Tomothyd

"We were expecting a long wait but were happy to get straight in and served. Waiters were lovely, funny and even though we came late in the evening..."

K

"YES!. So. Damn. Good.Such a pleasurable place to be. Authentic, quality food in a buzzing, friendly atmosphere. The burger and tacos were..."

Burgoid

"Repeat customers. Always amazing. Food is real Mexican. If you don't like to wait don't go on a Fri/Sat unless you get there before five thirty. But..."

Ajgilmorej

"Well after reading all the rave reviews and trying to understand the cult following of this place we decided to give it a go at 530pm last Saturday,..."

Big D

"Worth the wait. We arrived at 7pm and waited about an hour before getting in. Sitting down, I was so prepared to be underwhelmed, but I'm glad we..."

6ixty

"Third time we have been to Lucky Lupitas and the food is getter better and better every time. Yes, you may have to wait for a table but it is worth..."

MH

"We only grabbed a couple of takeaway tacos to try out, but gosh...we want more! So tasty and bag loads better than the usual 'Mexican' glop we are..."

Hungry Bugs

"Amazing! Waited a while for a table but very much worth it! The ribs are to die for as is the guacamole and veg tortilla bake. Authentic feel and..."

Pulford301

"So worth the wait!. Everything was awesome from the guac and chips, grilled corn cobs with chipotle mayo, parmesan and lime (!!!), smoked chicken..."

Madam Wu

"Best Mexican in Adelaide. This is honestly the best Mexican restaurant I've tried to date. Everything from their nachos, quesadillas and tacos were..."

MishT

"Freakin' awesome Didn't hav.... Freakin' awesomeDidn't have to wait long not that that would have changed my view. Best Mexican I have had..."

Caro Hh

"30 minute wait outside to get in.Food 8/10Service 7.5/10Atmosphere..."

Rach

"I like my Mexican food like I like my Mexican women. Hot, piquante, and sitting next to a bucket of Margherita. Unfortunately this is not how you get..."

Jealous Aphid

"Worth the 80 minute wait once, but would make me think twice about going again. We had a party of 4, five groups of 2 got bumped in front of us while..."

Tanya Marie

"Yum, yum, yum. Dined thurs night in the pouring rain. We were there by 515 and waited in the car til the Open sign was displayed. By 545 the place..."

Hungry In Hawthorn

"Tasty!. I've been before a couple of times and I find that if you go after 12, it is packed. However the other day there was a large group of us and..."

JMC

"This vibrant colourful place is full of personality, good service and great dishes, beef ribs we're gorgeous and also the nachos with chicken,..."

Gaye Bragg

"Worth the wait for a..."

Elizahdoe

"Lucky US!. Lupitas is a welcome breath of fresh air and cannot even be compared with other “Mexican” restaurants. For starters we had the Elotes;..."

Off The Street

"Finally!!!!. I finally enjoyed Mexican Food in Adelaide. I can now die happy.But be warned - it's busy and there are no bookings are..."

Makadak

"Such a pleasure.. I had heard good things so I had high expectations. I went there for lunch finally and was not disappointed. Great comfortable..."

Belair Foodie

"The empanadas were even better than the ones I had in La Paz, Bolivia. Best Mexican I've had, Adelaide is too lucky to have this..."

Murgen

"Curious. @ Honestcritic - I'm wondering if you would be able to elaborate a bit more on how all the clientele are not so good and how the food is..."

Kathy Balucanag

"Fantastic!. I went to Lucky Lupitas at 6.30pm on a Monday night. As a group of 5, we knew it would be difficult to get a table. There were two..."

Bonnie Ide

"Good night out!. Went along with my husband and friend to Lucky Lupitas at the start of June, we had an enjoyable night. We liked the atmosphere and..."

NS

"The best Mexican Adelaide has to offer by far. Recommend the ribs and empanadas and the caramel Flan...."

Mary

"Phenomenal, the quesadillas are to die for...."

BJD

"Absolutly incredible. Started the night with complimentary dry roasted nuts,a jug of margarita and a shot of tequila. Then a variety of beautifully..."

Fussybitch

"I have waited such a long time to try this authentic Mexican restaurant. I was not disappointed with the flavors and texture. I made a conscious..."

TinaN

"Great food, awesome service and even better value - perhaps other restaurants should take a visit to learn a thing or two. Every success to the crew..."

Kymbo

"10 of 10. Crazy good food...good..."

Mary

"Best Mexican food this side of the pacific! finally some authentic Mexican food in Adelaide, no more slop served in deep fried burritos! Fantastic..."

Chris Callaghan

"Lupitas is fun, vibrant and tasty! Lining up is part of the adventure and it's well worth the wait! Best to go with one good mate, you'll be seated..."

Delish

"The service attendant could do with a bit more personality (maybe I got her on a dud day) but the food definately made up for..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"Little Mexico on South Road. Wow, this is a great little cantina in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. The Elotes (corn) are the best, Empanadas are..."

Gary Maguire

"Something different in the south.... We came here because of the amount of likes and great reviews on urban spoon, and were really excited.We..."

Rebecca Newsham

"Amazing!. Everything about this little Mexican eatery is awesome. Fast and friendly service, great beer list full of Mexican beers, awesome decor and..."

Larstard

"Easily the best Mexican I've had. The empanadas were absolutely amazing I could easily have five serves. This restaurant is possibly better than..."

Lam K

"One word..amazing! The wait doesnt matter once u have the food. Ribs are the best. Service friendly and super fast. Will be back..."

Ariel8181

"Had a brilliant meal here last night! Beautiful food and surroundings! Will definately be back. Lovely helpful staff..."

Kd

"Fabulous. Four of us went for dinner, place was packed. We had a beer out the front while waiting for a table, great atmosphere. Staff were great..."

Matt

"Lovely Lupitas!. Love the decor. Love the service. Love the corn...."

Dallas Carangi

"Finally got there on Wednesday night, decor is brilliant, staff are very good, place is packed and the food is very very good. Very authentic with..."

Simon Camp

"First time at Lucky Lupitas tonight and can say it was a fun experience! My girlfriends and I get together once a month and tend to try out new..."

Brittany Rochelle Radcliffe

"Huge fan of this true diamond in the rough! Been there twice and have left feeling overwhelmed with my meals and the unique atmosphere! Service is..."

Basta Basta

"Real Mexican not like the rubbish served up at other Mexican restaurants. Get there..."

Lizh

"Staff were fantastic. Cool decor. Had the Vegetarian Tortilla Bake and split some nachos. The bake was rich with sauce and great variety if vegies as..."

Ben Page

"Mind blown.. Amazing food, steve was such an attentive waiter. the corn and chicken tacos are definite..."

Madeleine Bonnin

"Amazing Mexican. Very enthusiastic staff and great setup. Menu is varied and has different options for what ever size meal you want.Recommand..."

Jeff

"If you love Mexican and Latin American food, Lucky Lupita’s at Bedford Park is the place to be! The small, haphazardly decorated cantina is always..."

Delicious Food SA

"... My first ever "Elote" Mexican grilled sweet corn ($6.90) a long time coming! This one comes with a bbq's kiss of sweet-smoky char, a slather of..."

Louise Rhodes

"They are one of the restaurants promoting street food in Adelaide who is getting it all so right. From the mismatched glasses and crockery to the..."

Peter Adams

" Décor is rustic modern, think old wooden tables and chairs teamed with exposed industrial pipes running along the ceiling. Ambience is cozy and..."

On The Chopping Board

"Authentic Mexican/ Latin American cuisine – simple and delicious! Funky little converted shop with eclectic matching décor and atmosphere...."

Tully Challen

"In a small group of shops across from Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University, there's a Mexican & Latin American restaurant called Lucky..."

Natalie

"So – the food at Lucky Lupitas is awesome. And if you are eating in – GET THERE..."

Azp74

"Great customer service and menu selection. Chicken wings and beef tacos were awesome, lamb and chicken tacos a little more generic. Got a couple of..."

JONK3R

"Dinner at @luckylupitasadl! They've been closed for ages since covid started last year, and we're very glad that they're back open! It's not the most..."

Hanmo Li

"Tortilla taste burnt. Squid is hard and chewy. Corn "elotes" is really..."

Nohti Dylan

"Best Mexican we've had. Corn cobs are a must have. We also had a mix of tacos and tye fajitas, delicious. I was so distracted by the food when it..."

Peter Dowdell

"My friend enjoyed her vegan burrito and I loved my vegetarian Enchiladas. The atmosphere let’s you think you’re in a different country. The food..."

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Cheap Eats

"Super reasonable, late night, delightful quantity, well lit up, always crowded, super fast service! Literally everything one can ask for of a..."

Erica George

"Went with the Hubby on a date.I had the chicken with duck on rice.Hubby had the duck and crispy pork on rice.Both dishes were yummy,..."

Athena Gandhi

"True rating is probably a 3 but they get a 4 because I've been going there for years and it's a bit of a Chinatown institution for me. Food is big..."

Omyeah

"Now straight up, this review is not based on the service, or the decor, although come here enough times, and you’ll find this contributes to the..."

Chips Before Dips

"Most of the food is pretty simple and basic, and each dish does not a have a lot of components. I tried 2 dishes so far - crispy chicken and rice..."

Susie

"Food is pretty nice and the prices are good for what you get. Can get pretty busy also can get pretty cramped depending on where youre..."

Matty K

"Excellent value for money excellent service great to get a few plates and share amongst friends. Bbq meats galore salt and pepper squid and teriyaki..."

Adventures Around Adelaide

"Realised that having gone here for years I haven't ever actually reviewed it. Well I have, on a blog, but that was some years ago, so it's time to..."

Andrew Lord

"Good quick feed if in the mood for chinese - loooove their hand made duck noodles, they also have great pan fried dumplings. Comes off pretty..."

Anastasia

"Finally got the chance to go to chinatown and after peeping at few restaurants along the way finally we got our eyes on this mouth watering BBQ meats..."

NanaKoot

"If you are after a reasonably cheap meal at great quality look no further. Just know that the service is average and the restaurant is always busy...."

Connor Jacob Earle

"Omg I love BBQ city, if you are there get SPICY CRISPY BEEF! Flavour pop in your mouth and great place to share food and have a family dinner! Staff..."

Tia Wyatt

"This is not the place you for a fine dining experience, however, if your looking for Asian style BBQ meats. This is the exact place you need to go..."

Foodfortheitis

"BBQ City has been my favourite destination whenever I crave for Crispy Roast Pork and Salt/ Pepper Squid. This place has been one of my favourite..."

Team FEA

"Have had the roast duck and sweet and sour pork from here, and I must say, both were quite tasty! The only downside to the pork dish was its..."

_foodiej

"great food, great prices. All the dishes are really good, nothing you can't be happy with. They need to sort out their hygiene though, toilets are..."

Brian Cagnet

"This used to be one of it not my favourite places to get a quick and delicious meal. I've tried many things on the menu from the seafood laksa to the..."

Alice Jeffrey

"Brilliant food, best BBQ pork, duck etc, everything else is good too, however go here for the BBQ fare! Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is the..."

Ant Ony

"We had the unfortunate issue of being in Adelaide's Chinatown, during the Chinese New Year Sunday night dinner time. Some restaurants had special..."

T.Ly

"Decent serving whenever we are in town and crave for some rice. Succulent roast pork and duck. Must pair with chilli oil.Watch out for dirty..."

Hungry Bob Hungree Bob

"Over the years, I have either alone or with family, dined in this eatery for both lunch and dinner. The consistency has been stable and the roast..."

L-F Ng

"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants out there. food comes out pretty quick and everything is reasonably priced. Always busy when I go..."

Hannah Fulwood

"We go to Bbq city regularly. It is our go to restaurant when we take visitors out for dinner. The food is always fresh and delicious. I love their..."

Ants

"I really enjoy this Hong Kong style bbq restaurant which serves all the cha chaan teng favourites.. The BBQ duck, and roast pork is particularly nice..."

Jewel Eats

"Being going to this place faithfully for the past 5 years. This is the place where you can get authentic Peking duck, as you might have seen various..."

Anika Zhang

"AMAZING! The whole meal was amazing. The staff were wonderful - it was all brilliant.The Salted fish fried rice was delicious. Prices..."

Thecasualdiner.

"Their roast Pork is THE BEST! And the price doesn't really pricy. Even Thou sometimes the waitress are not friendly,but so far we get used to..."

Rehany_maharani

"If you haven't tried this place, do yourself a favour and get there. It is a little gem. Must eat dishes are green beans in XO and BBQ assorted meats..."

Leah

"If you want a good cheap eat and tasty food with value for money this place is good. The dishes are a pretty good size too but I found they were a..."

Sahar&Aurelio

"Very nice and fresh roast pork. Had the roast pork and roast duck on rice. The roast pork was so tender, not too fatty and the skin was crispy. Also..."

Chatnoirmiaow

"BBQ City has been a stalwart of ours for years with tasty and affordable Chinese cuisine. The World Loves Adelaide drools over the ducks on display..."

TheWorldLovesAdelaide

"BBQ Pork on Noodles Or Rice. Friendly and dynamic service all business of the place as well . Our food came out really quickly and both the meat and..."

Simon Collins

"Soccer mum. To the stupid soccer mum that ate here today, I had to listen to you whine and complain to the waiter about how cold your Soy Sauce..."

ChickenFeet

"One of my favourites. The staff work very hard, be realistic: you shouldn't expect silver service here. I recommend the BBQ duck (salty and..."

Ravi Sandhu

"Mmm BBQ Pork. The service here is crap. Just have the BBQ pork and don't ask..."

MmmDonuts

"Great value for money and fun atmosphere! Quality is a little less compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area however the dishes are pretty..."

Catherine Chapman

"BBQ city... Where do you begin! It's like your best mates plain Jane sister, you never take notice until that one day, after the experience you just..."

TheReal_Willo

"Good food outweighs the average service. Been there numerous times abd enjoyed the duck of course, the bbq menu and the chinese brocolli cooked with..."

Sheen Peen

"Best Chinese BBQ in Adelaide - none can compare. Be it the meat, noodle, sauces, veg - BBQ City trumps in taste, freshness, texture, presentation...."

Michelle Lynn

"MmmDuck. Cheap and good ftw! I usually go for the duck or bbq pork on noodles or rice. It's good either way. They're quite busy but wait times aren't..."

MmmChicken

"Cheap and cheerful. Stumbled on BBQ City around lunch time and had roast duck on rice. I think $9.50. Fast service, good and inexpensive..."

Kimberly

"The worst service imaginable, usually rude to customers. But we keep coming back because the food is amazing and..."

Adam

"Belly full of belly.. After many years, still haven't found pork belly and good as here. Generous portions and great service, in and out in a flash...."

EM3

"Yummo!! Whenever I come to town for a bigger bite than a snack I come here. U get what u pay for. Never get a big bill, always more than satisfied..."

Jennifer Da Silva

"You might have to queue for BBQ!. Another fantastic Gouger Street dining experience! For a busy Friday night, just happened to be wandering down..."

Kaz

"You guys want to see what Hong Kong is like sometimes? BBQ city is close, just imagine the room with more yelling.Go there for work dinners..."

Elizahdoe

"Well priced, no-nonsense Chinese food.. I've been to BBQ City a couple of times now. It is simple, straightforward Chinese food served quickly and..."

Hungry Dude

"We go here for the 3 choice meats with rice :) tasty and good..."

Karhysa Carla

"Fantastic food!. BBQ City has great food and simple service. Consistently scrumptious! Recommend salt & pepper eggplant and vege..."

ES

"Good, Fast, Value. You can't complain when you walk in without a reservation on a Friday night, are seated within a few minutes, fed three dishes and..."

Sir Lunchalot

"Good Chinese at a good price.. Always look for an eatery that has a good patronage and this one is certainly a popular place. Why? Well simply, it..."

Ian Stead

"You cant go past a serve of the BBQ Pork, the Roast Pork, or the Roast Duck ( in that order ) or perhaps try a BBQ 3 Assorted mix of them all! Great..."

Mike

"Best duck. Love the food here, eat here frequently and it is always good, duck is very tasty, all the meats are good. Best BBC around, full of..."

Jools

"Best Chinese in Adelaide?. The food is always excellent: recommend the shallot pancakes, roast duck & pork with shallots & ginger. The service is..."

Moisey Watson

"Love it! I could eat here every day! In fact I pretty much do..."

Danni Norti Reynolds

"Alway's a Winner. How do they sell food this good, that..."

Foodie Quine

"Love BBQ city. Cheap eats, get what you pay for on some dishes but some others are super tasty. Salt and pepper tofu, best on the..."

Orangeisking

"Cheap food, don't expect too much though. I had shredded roast duck with vermicelli noodles and it was good a little oily. $1 for green tea. Don't go..."

Carlosfoodie

"Fast and furious!. This place is great for fast, good food. try the pork with handmade noodle and the beef brisket hot pot. mind the decor, its been..."

Foodiequeen11

"Authentic and Affordable. This is probably the home of the best roast duck and BBQ crispy skinned pork in town. If you dont like BBQ..."

M

"Delicious Soya Sauce Chicken. There are plenty of Chinese restaurants on Gouger St, but if you fancy Soya Sauce Chicken for lunch then you simply..."

Scottt

"Supper time. This place is noisy, always full and staff there not the most friendliest. these are all perfect ingredients needed to form a typical..."

Fay Por

"Yes well you certainly don't go there for the service or the ambience, unless grimy laminex is your thing. but look past the hustle and the nasty..."

Zenhungry

"There's nothing special about the service or the decor at BBQ City. It's pretty standard for a casual Chinese restaurant. Value however is excellent...."

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