3 restaurant menus in Balaclava, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Holy guacamole! I'm so excited to have discovered this place!!We ordered directly from the restaurant and they delivered in 20 mins..."
Hungry Stanley
"Want authentic and tasty Mexican? Look no further than Si Senor Taqueria. Good Mexican restaurant south of the city. Gluten free and vegetarian..."
SouthEastEater
"For authentic mexican down this side of town it's pretty good. Definitely get paloma margaritas and fish..."
Dani Boudville
"Stumbled on this place randomly. Reasonably big place as the seating is in the back. Nicely decorated and good vibe. Food seasoning and taste was..."
Raees Ali
"Great service everytime! The sweet potato fries are a must! Everything on the menu is a must try! Highly..."
Facebook User
"Our family tried this wonderful Mecican Cafe for the first time and we really enjoyed it. The service was warm and accommodating and the food was..."
Hungry Tum
"Have come several times for dinner over the past few weeks - once on Taco Tuesday which I thought was awesome value. 4 Tacos for $18! All tacos were..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I wasn’t expecting it to be so good, but it was! Super fresh, authentic and tasty Mexican food. Great value happy hour, the classic margaritas were..."
Shantz
"I love this place! I've been coming here since it first opened and think the food is awesome. Love the brisket burrito. Such great flavours. The..."
Morgs85
"Went here for lunch on a Sunday during happy hour, unintentionally - so finding this out was a bonus! Only fault was the ceviche tostadas lacked..."
Teresa Phan
"Starting with the positives, Si Señor Taqeria has a great outdoor area. Although it's on ground floor, it feels like a rooftop restaurant. On the..."
GStram
"Found this restaurant while I was on my way to St Kilda Town Hall. It’s so close to the train station. My friend and I ordered margaritas and they..."
Anisha
"Food was absolutely amazing! Food was served quickly and Staff provided excellent customer service with big smile❤️ you won’t get..."
Jeehyun Kim
"Their staff are always friendly and the tacos are consistently very delicious. Love coming here, the atmosphere of the restaurant is casual and..."
Amira Mohd
"Nice atmosphere, go for the happy hour and enjoy some tacos.. staff was very nice and food was tasty. You can squeeze your little dog in, if it's not..."
Cappy Matty
"My girlfriend and I came here to get our Mexican fix. We ordered chicken, beef and fish tacos and they were great! Especially the fish tacos! We also..."
Jake Bozzo
"Tacos, tacos, tacos. If you haven't made the trip out here well it's worth the visit.Although the dining room in the back is quite small,..."
Nam Pham
"A hidden gem. Decently sized and tasty tacos for only 6$ each! Highly recommend the chicken and fish tacos. Service is friendly and attentive. The..."
The Darth Zader
"Finally tried this place today after walking past it almost every day for 2 months and I must say I am glad I did.It looks small from the..."
St!nger
"The food is absolutely delicious!! Feels like a true Mexican experience, very different from eg Fonda. Especially the burritos and sweet potato..."
Funkystar
"+ Good food and price, especially tacos (4/5)+ Weird vibe and decor. They would definitely benefit from investing in some nice music and proper..."
Micah
"Went here in a group and sat upstairs. The vibe was a bit weird up there with no music and it was hard to get service and order because the wait..."
Mo
"Authentic style Mexican food, it's the stuff that all of my Mexican food loving dreams are made of... I ate tacos of course, because tacos..."
Ashleigh7713
"I can't understand why this place is not rated 5 stars. It is without a doubt the best mexican food I have eaten in Melbourne and pretty close to..."
Kirban Sparrowhawk
"I had two tacos - the pastor and chorizo. I have had pastor in Mexico City, and the pastor tacos here are the closest it gets to the legit thing -..."
Jasmi
"This is a hidden gem in Balaclava! I've been a few times and always really enjoy it. Last night I had the fish and prawn tacos, the corn and the..."
Jessica Smith
"The food here is splendid. Both the roasted pork and grilled prawn tacos were delicious. The grilled corn was juicy and covered with plenty of..."
Saladzzz
"Not amazing but not terrible. Had mixed tacos and a beef burrito, I just felt they lacked a touch of flavour. I also had to hot step it home as the..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Really, really yummy Mexican food. The sort of food I've wanted to discover at some of the trendier joints around town. Plus the margaritas are..."
Stunsail
"This is my favourite Mexican place in Stkilda it's never over crowded the service is very friendly and the food well it's awesome the guacamole del..."
Paul Delaney
"We weren't sure about the size of the dishes so this made ordering tricky. The waitress was not particularly helpful either, which made this even..."
Nelly
"If you want authentic Mexican food with very reasonable prices downed with cervezas or margaritas, this is the place. I highly recommend the fish..."
Archie Serafica
"We came here for lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon upon the recommendation of a friend. When we arrived it was a bit awkward because no one was home..."
M&B
"Couldn't stop raving abt its guacamole del senor (house style nachos with melted cheese) generous amount of melted cheese definitely brought this..."
Eatwithhendri
"As soon as we walked into this place we were greeted with smiles from all of the lovely staff. They have a great deal of space, little rooms that..."
Jacinta Maile
"🌮Sick ass Mexican restaurant in Balaclava🌯Delicious food🌮Reasonable price🍹Mexican alcoholic beverages..."
Suburb Review
"With the influx of quality modern Mexican in Melbourne I feel like this place doesn't get the recognition it deserves. We came here on a Saturday..."
Patersani
"We were after a quick and tasty meal on a Friday night and so went to try out Si Senor Taqueria (Eat Drink Love Taco) in Balaclava. The venue is..."
The Epicurist
"Hands down the best Mexican in Melb. It's Mexican the way you expect it in Mexico. Fresh ingredients with a punch of flavour. Freshly made..."
Bax_ry
"Had a late night dinner here and had such a good time. Wait staff are fun and efficient and the place is quirky. Tacos were so impressive, they did..."
Ally Mudford
"Been looking for a new Mexican place for a while now. This place is a bit tricky to find because the sign says Eat Love Taco instead of Si Señor but..."
Ihoward
"Had my burrito fix here! 😉😬 I tried the roast pork one which was nice & cheesy🌯 - need to come here for taco Tuesday! 🌮.. Oh and one of..."
World In A Bite
"Good food, friendly staff and a range of room options upstairs that could be used for different purposes. The hibiscus cocktail and mushroom taco..."
Nomnomnom
"Wow! I can't believe I haven't been here before. Also to our suprise we rocked up on a Tuesday which every Tuesday is TACO TUESDAYS - 4 for 3 tacos..."
Kady
"Cool Mexican on Carlisle St near Chapel St. For those new to the area park off Alfred St and walk across. There's 2Hr Parking but be..."
Fried Reus
"Updating my review after going here regularly for 2 years. Prawn tacos are still the best tacos I’ve ever had, the nachos and sweet potato fries..."
Custard Queen
"When in the area this satisfies my cravings for Mexican . Taco Tuesday is perfect 4 tacos for the price of 3. The baja fish tacos are absolutely..."
Hilary Coward
"No-fuss authentic mexican food with some lovely and polite wait staff, but we had to wait 30 minutes for our order to be taken, which included being..."
J0rdz
"I really love this place! I always get some tacos. Taco Tuesday gets you 4 different tacos for $18!! They are full of flavour and fill you up. The..."
Kim
"Don't think there is a negative thing youbcan say about the place!!! Perfect food. Tasty tacos, burritos that melt in your mouth. Great selection of..."
Stephen
"Came here with a girl friend after work, the restaurant is set up in an old house, so seating wise, it was a little segregated, but the food was..."
DumplingDoll
"A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!!! Staff, drinks, decor and FOOD!!! absolutely delicious and filling . Si Señor offers everything you need for a great experience..."
Clara
"Another seriously good Mexican restaurant! Si Senor boasts super friendly and attentive staff plus menu which offers the perfect mix of budget..."
LC.
"Modern and colorful flavors of Mexico to match the tranquil and cheerful colors of the decor. In the heart of Carlisle St Balaclava you'll find this..."
Mariposa
"This is my fave Mexican restaurant in Melbourne. Good honest simple food. Had dinner there tonight and service was great, food came out super fast..."
Sarah Cox
"As a Mexican lover I rate this place a 9.5 out of 10!! The guac is amazing and all the tacos I tried were super fresh and simply Mexican. The venue..."
Soylattelover
"Delicious food! The portion sizes were at times quite small - for example, the corn chips! Our nacho dish was also served cold. The service was..."
Katie Blunt
"Fresh food! Spicy! All we love ! Amazing taste! Excellent service! One of the best Mexican restaurant we've been on St Kilda . I definitely recommend..."
Roomain Liger
"I love this place so much We love the tacos and burritos and hotchata Friendly staff. Lovely place for meeting friends on weekdays , quick..."
Pulch
"Taco Taco! Chicken and Rajas burrito to share with an added Camote fries (sweet potato) with a chipotle aioli. Those were some of the best fries..."
Liveeatdrinklovefood
"Beautiful food and service! Highly recommended restaurant to Mexican food lovers. The tacos are really nice but the sides are a bit overpriced...."
Vinusha Koravenciah
"Good tortas. Great for a lunch time snack. The taco's can be hit and miss, sometimes great sometimes no so but the great times outweigh the not so...."
Janeballantine78
"My partner and Iove this restaurant!!!! Friendly staff, value for money, delicious authentic, fresh non great Mexican food!! The sweet potato fries..."
Sarah Aimeé
"You pays your money, you take your chances... Great food, crap interior, inexpensive, friendly staff, consistent, bad tables in winter but great..."
Lovebunny
"So delicious! Such good and authentic tasting mexican, really stands out against all the other mexican places in melbourne. The sweet potato fries..."
HannahNostaw
"A really cool, cruisy place to eat. Nice affordable food that's good quality and comes out quickly after ordering. Staff are friendly and has a good..."
Xavier
"Favourite mexican!. This is my favouirte Mexican restaurant. The food is to die for, its affordable, the staff are amazing, and the atmosphere is..."
Brooke Irvine
"Yum!. Delish. Get there for the corn and the tacos. Loved it, will come..."
Ebony Spencer
"Wes. This place is amazing!! Latino food is my favourite and Si Señor Taqueria does the best latino food in Melbourne. Our waiter Jonathan was..."
"Just ideal. Warm, helpful and attentive staff; excellent food choice and in real life the food was delicious. SO many cute little spots to choose..."
Vicky Dee
"Gemma makes the best chai latte in town! Treehouse use actual chai not powder..."
Bec Flower
"Omg I absolutely loved it here!!! We had a couple of mains and some share plates and they were all exquisite! Especially the beef short rib that..."
Melesande Carrington
"Beautiful staff, friendly and always a smile that never appears fake 💜
Great coffee, chai and delicious muffins 😁
Highly recommend..."
Tracy Darling Doves
"Great atmosphere and service. No matter how busy, they're always welcoming. It's my go to on Carlisle St. Friendly efficient staff and of course..."
Antonia Veltman
"Took my parents here for brunch the other day and my dad is still talking about 'the best burger he has ever had!'
My mum and i had the roasted..."
Kathryn Barber
"I've enjoyed a lot of coffee in Melbourne for 11+ years, and spent much time in many cities around the world. I have to say, the coconut flat white..."
Sea Ansley
"Amazing place to meet friends.. Friendly staff great food with one of the best coffees in St Kilda.. Tree house is one of my new Favs!! Thanks guy..."
Wendy La Roche
"Had a great night, very cosy atmosphere, delicious food and fantastic service.
And the best mocktails ever! - Pregnant ladies who are sick of lemon,..."
Imke Schmidt
"Best meal I've had in a while. Had the Truffled Mushroom Croquettes and the Tempura Calamari. Just lovely - both came with perfect rocket salads...."
Keely Worth
"There are lots of breakfast / brunch meals on the menu and a few lunch meals. We loved the chicken burger as it had lots of flavour and was a good..."
Tess H
"I'd been meaning to check out Treehouse Lounge for quite sometimes as I'm local and I'm really glad I did!The ambience of the cafe is..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Wow I really enjoyed this place. The decor was awesome and a lot of greenery just like a treehouse surrounding! Even the path to the toilet had..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"In the beautiful suburb of Balaclava, on a busy corner, Treehouse Lounge is a fabulous cafe that has a not just great food and coffee, but a lot of..."
Morgs71
"Treehouse Lounge is a spacious modern looking cafe located in the heart of Balaclava, on the corner of Carlisle Street, Balaclava. They offer variety..."
Jeffry
"We popped in to Treehouse Lounge for a late lunch in the ever popular Carlisle Street In Balaclava. We started with a malty smooth Inglewood coffee..."
Espy Eats
"Despite working quite literally around the corner from Treehouse Lounge, I hadn’t yet visited - and boy have I been missing out. A large cafe which..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I love any excuse to visit Balaclava - especially when my destination is as good as this. Treehouse Lounge is a large cafe with heaps of vegan and..."
Quince And Cheese
"With great service, good coffee and fantastic food at the heart of Treehouse, there’s nothing not to love about this cafe. A unique menu which..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I started out devastated as the menu had changed and my selection was no longer available BUT it meant I chose this AMAZING NanaBowl instead! Photos..."
Cmzajicek
"Just THE BEST place to go to any day of the week! The staff is incredibly AMAZING, friendly, genuinely caring, ALWAYS smiling and making us feel very..."
Karina Sorelli
"Best coffee on Carlisle St which is not an easy feat. Food is also great and staff super friendly. Don’t have to wait too long for food either...."
HungryHelper
"Best coffee in Melbourne, friendly staff and delicious food as well. An absolute favourite of..."
FOODIEMELB
"I'm a regular at Treehouse Lounge and I always have a wonderful time. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The coffee is A-mazing and you can..."
Jennifer Lopesi
"I would like to thank the staff for a great morning hosting my family, every one was helpful and happy, the food was delicious and the service was..."
Matthew Nissen
"They had me at chai espresso martini. There’s so many places to brunch in Melbourne that it actually becomes hard to decide where to go but finally..."
Bitcheswhobrunch
"Revisited for the first time in a while on a friend's recommendation. A small sign on the door says new management, but the changes are big - great..."
Mouthlikelion
"Been several times with friends for brekky, lunch and happy hour. Huge meals, great value, couldn’t finish the Israeli board. Coffee is great. Fab..."
Neesasole
"Great food, great staff and great atmosphere for brunch or for an after work drink. The menu has something for everyone - would highly..."
Noah Rischin
"The new owner is lit. Always welcomes me. I have tried almost everything on the menu since the new owners took over in December last year. YUMMY IN..."
Eli Goldbaum
"I went to Treehouse lounge a few weeks back, the food was amazing, we had the Nana Bowl, the ingredients we really fresh and tasty, then went on to..."
Elliott Jacobs
"Went to treehouse recently and had their ricotta hot cakes - incredible! It’s good to know good quality cafes like this are still doing their..."
Jonathan Sherman
"Best breakfast and coffee I’ve had to date this year! Absolutely love the new owner and the changes they’ve made so far. We were greeted on..."
Leora Skurnik
"Great place, great food and staff. Wonderful for breakfast/brunch and the lychee martini ( not for breakfast) is certainly a repeat .Great..."
Yvonne King
"Great breakfast I am addicted to the Israeli breakfast. At night wonderful cocktails and food and incredibly friendly staff. They are doing something..."
Peter King
"Treehouse Lounge is a wonderful and vibrant cafe located in St kilda 😀 I got the opportunity to go here a couple of weekends ago, and we were..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"🌿🌴OASIS TROPICAL VIBES 🎋🌿 @treehouselounge I walked in an was greeted by the lovely owner who was so inviting and interested to get to..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Vibes, decor and team on point!! Top notch experience at Treehouse Lounge!I had a delish almond latte, tofu scramble and PB nana bowl..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We got off to a mini rocky start by showing up a little earlier than they opened, as they haven't amended their trading hours on Google or their..."
Cocacolaangie
"An amazing brunch at this recently revamped cafe in St Kilda. Great place to catch up with friends/family for a meal. Loved all the plants dotted..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"New owners have hit the nail on the head! Introduced a new menu which has delicious options to cater for every palate and dietary requirement. Our..."
Burgerman77
"Really enjoyed my breaky at treehouse this morning, and loving the new menu. Coffee was made to perfection - what a great start to my morning !..."
Carly Sojka
"Amazing atmosphere! Staff were super friendly and the menu was extensive. I had poached eggs on toast with sides and it was perfect. Everything that..."
Jasmine Rose
"New ownership as of January 2019 - the new guy has done an amazing job! Delicious and interesting food. Amazing coffee. Definitely worth a visit!!..."
Mikki R
"New owners have turned this cafe around into a Melbourne leader. Coffee was sensational, food and service superb. A+ experience and will be..."
Shandlerd
"The food is great (especially those nana bowls) and the customer service on top of that is excellent. Just like the Donald is for America, Treehouse..."
Adam Kaplan
"Just went to Treehouse for the first time today. They have new owners and new decor!! Absolutely love the whole experience. The food was to die for,..."
Hy Gn
"The coffee was amazing, full of flavour. The service was impressive, very personable and friendly.I ordered the Marinkas Shaksuka and I was very..."
Keegan Clarke
"I came to Treehouse with a group of friends for a drink and it was a fun time out. The bartenders were really friendly and recommended drinks for..."
Always Hungry
"Couldn’t write more highly about treehouse. I’m here every few weeks, usually Saturday midday. Amazing food, great service and good atmosphere...."
Nancy Foody
"Treehouse is one of the best cafe/ restaurants in Balaclava. Good quality food and amazing cocktails !!! I have been a number of times, and will..."
Kayla Stacey
"Today I decided to have a black coffee ☕️ Their coffee never seems to disappoint 👌🏼 The Marinka Shakshuka is devine and tastes even better..."
The Food Vogue By Le Seynt
"The food was good and generous portion sizes. Just a bit on the pricey side. The avocado dish was nice although there was an overload of quinoa in..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Really cute interior, especially the little treehouse area. Pretty loud inside with people talking- quite echoey. Also noticed there wasn’t any..."
Vege Eats
"Treehouse Lounge serves delicious generously portioned typical Melbourne brunch meals and great coffee. Great venue and atmosphere, perfect for group..."
Angel Khong
"Lovely ambient place offering great service and delicious meals. Ordered the pulled beef benny and sweet potato rosti stack. Loved each component of..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Top quality service, amazing coffee and great food in a cute lil cafe with funky interior and private area for functions. Brunch is very different..."
Peter Hyer
"Worthwhile!Carlisle Street has got that NQR feel to me whenever I drive through or visit.Not sure why. Most shops and establishments are..."
Jpolinkos
"Boring and rather tasteless food. I had a salad with pulled lamb. The latter was dry and the salad itself plain. The burger was good though and the..."
Julia Stehli
"Had lunch here with a friend, ordered the rosti stack with bacon. Staff were incredibly friendly and the decor was beautiful. Bit too much lettuce..."
Maddi
"Good vibes, friendly staff, delicious food... reasonable prices! I totally recommend and myself had the burger which I..."
Maziar
"Came here for lunch and was impressed. Love the atmosphere, very unique setting. Interesting menu, had the Rainbow Karma Bowl which I could not..."
Johnny
"I had the meatball gnocchi and it was literally the best thing I've eaten on Carlisle st. literally ate the entire thing with my eyes closed because..."
Bec Scerri
"Absolutely solid. Consistent performance - flavour and service. Chef is always trying different things - great flavors and pushing the bounds with..."
Tom
"Great food, wonderful ambience, lovely selection of espresso martinis, and fantastic service.If this is around your neck of the woods, give it a..."
Michael Lee
"We had a very pleasant dining experience at this cosy lounge. They offered $10 cocktails during happy hours and my husband was very happy with his..."
Saladzzz
"When out for a casual dinner on a weeknight the Treehouse Lounge makes for a perfect setting. Nice relaxing atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. A..."
Constantine Arvanitis
"It’s Saturday! Which means it’s time to check out a new cafe! We decided to head outside our normal South Yarra/Prahran location since we..."
Stuck In Transit
"Great coffee, food and service!Breakfast is absolute phenomenal - do advise eating early as it does get very noisy. Open late..."
Adam
"AMAZING food every single time! The staff are always super welcoming so I love coming back again and again. Definitely the perfect place to bring..."
Kellie Anderson
"Had a casual dinner at Treehouse and was delighted to discover they have brilliant live acoustic music on Sunday nights. The food was the perfect..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Had a lovely Sunday night dinner here. Fantastic 10 dollar pizzas on Sunday, live music and great atnosphere. Strongly recommended for a chill quick..."
Kayz
"Impressive hipster haunt. The space is warm, inviting and comfortable. The food is solidly impressive. Nice Bloody Mary here as well. I had..."
Two Sheds
"Long story short...we will definitely be back! Service-fast and friendly. Large cappuccinos in porcelain cups (another place we went only had caps..."
Erling Breaden
"Many a morning I have crawled my hungover self into Treehouse lounge for coffee and food, and many an evening I've come here with my Tinder flavour..."
Fosca Ginevra
"I worked from Treehouse every morning for 2 weeks and couldn't recommend it more. Great service and amazing food, I don't think there is anything on..."
Rob Waters
"Went to Treehouse Lounge yesterday with some girlfriends for brunch and had such a pleasant experience! I've heard only great things about Treehouse..."
Gemma Ernst
"Love this place so much. Was there again last night and had some late drinks with the girls. The atmosphere was cosy and the music set a great mood...."
Angelica Ercolano
"One of the best eateries on the Carlisle strip. Funky venue, quality food and exceptional service - courtesy of the floor manager, James T. This spot..."
C.denhardt
"I've been here for breakfast quite a few times as the coffee is great, the menu and meal size are awesome and they always have a great special on if..."
Bkathryn_4
"Wonderful and tasty lunch ! Sweet potato rosti with smoked salmon and avo... yummy ! Love the place so warm and pretty. Staff is nice and lovely. I..."
Liz
"Good brunch option in the St Kilda area. Service was efficient and menu was varied and interesting. I ordered the hotcakes with passionfruit curd,..."
Kate Dougherty
"Amazing food, well priced with killer service. We were served by James and he was so helpful, made us feel very welcome :) 100% coming back..."
Dylan Zimmer
"Met here with a group of 10 for dinner & drinks. Out of this world delicious food with several creative and tasty vegan dishes. Staff impeccably..."
James Grima
"If you're looking for a place to eat on this busy strip of cafes and restaurants, be sure to give this place a visit. From the outside, the place..."
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