The best Lunch in Fitzroy | Sluurpy updated in May

Rice Queen

76/100 (1994 ratings)

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"I’v only been here a few times and tried dumplings and cocktails! I like the internal decoration, it’s dark and colorful! The only thing could..."

Zomatoaddict

"Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Food took awhile to come out and the portions are small. Atmosphere is nice, overall wouldn’t rush to..."

Maddiekbarnes

"This place was on my bucket list of things to eat for so long and it did not disappoint one bit. The atmosphere is amazing and is probably one of the..."

Jasmin Pradhan

"Absolutely love this place! I came here awhile back and ordered the queenie shot (tequila with a green shooter) and some fried chicken KFC to start..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Recommend booking this place get full very quickly, but the food speaks for itself! It’s such great food and great for sharing with the company you..."

Emma Louise

"This place has an amazing atmosphere with great food for sharing and drinks! Best way to catch-up after a long week and just relax over great food..."

Cmzajicek

"Really yummy food! 3rd time going here and every single time I go, every dish is great (consistently tastes the same each time) and the food comes..."

Amirtha Lakshman

"Rice Queen serves up some of the best Asian cuisine in Fitzroy in a quirky and fun venue that regularly drags the hungry mobs in. With a kitsch decor..."

Morgs71

"The bar was lovely to us, they made us surprise vegan mocktails which were exquisite! Once was grapefruit based, the other was chocolate based and my..."

Ash.m.watters

"Really awesome venue. We had the poached prawn, pork belly, Korean fried chicken and the squid. All dishes were fresh and really good sizes. Drink..."

Aimee Joseph

"A step below the top modern Asian fusion resteraunts in Melbourne, but a step above your standard Asian food venuesVibe and ambience was..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"On a wet and cold Melbourne day there’s no better way of warming up than with great spicy Asian food. We shared Korean fried..."

Fatchops

"Rice Queen is one of my favourites in the Fitzroy area. All of the dishes are fabulous, particularly the pumpkin curry and the Korean fried chicken...."

AH

"Caramelised Pork Bites I really like sour things so the dipping sauce for the twice cooked pork belly was absolutely amazing. It’s such a god..."

Kathy Chen

"Taken here by a dear friend that really suggest me to try this Asian Fusion restaurant and wow it was a good choice. We ordered quite a lot:-..."

Myako Sinaga

"I came here for my birthday dinner last night and was not disappointed. For starters we had the pork belly bites which was my favourite because it..."

Helen

"Great atmosphere and vibe, service was average but the meals were great! Great Fusion Asian flavours executed well. I will definitely be returning!..."

Vick Eats

"I came here for a birthday and just can’t believe how much fun I had. So many good friends to chat to and really opened up about issues that we had..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Nice retro oriental interior and it was spacious. KFC chicken ribs were nice and flavourful but bit dry not juicy felt like made from frozen chicken..."

MelbfoodCritic

"There's a reason Rice Queen is so hyped. First off, the interior is highly thoughtful in every aspect, from the cute staff tee shirts to the knick..."

Quince And Cheese

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love the vibes of this place - but the staff at the front needs to get his shit together. He was super unimpressed..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"It was our first time visiting Rice Queen and it was such a lovely night!Seared wagyu beef tataki - as you can tell from the picture, the..."

Win - FSC

"Interior is 👍 however main portions are quite small considering the price ( eg the fried rice and noodles). Standout dishes were pork belly bites..."

A-R

"Rice Queen is the perfect place to show someone a taste of Melbourne. Nestled near the end of the the bustling and lively Brunswick street, walk in..."

Stephanie

"4.5We were early diners at Rice Queen today which is probably one of the more visually stunning eateries down Brunswick street. The interior was..."

Espy Eats

"Service was quick and attentive, ordered chicken wings and the prawn toast which is a must to have. Is a trendy place in Brunswick and attracts a lot..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Rice Queen - Who wants to be a Princess when you can be a Queen?Wait for it..... we got a park almost right out front of the restaurant. ..."

Only If Its Good

"Gorgeous interior and great service - food came out super fast.I ordered the hickory smoked cauliflower with caramelised miso bechemel sauce and..."

Spirited Stardust

"Absolutely love Rice Queen, both via Ubereats and IRLz! Such a cute little outdoor seating area for peoplewatching, quaint artwork and little..."

Yorkstergram

"Absolutely loved this impromptu weekday lunch at Rice Queen. No queues, laid back ambience and amazing food.Started off with fresh coconuts -..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"I've been here numerous times and would give every experience 5* The restaurant is decked out with cool interior, nice atmosphere, good food intended..."

Five Star Char *

"I landed in Melbs late on a Friday night and was starving! We went to a restaurant who told us that unfortunately their kitchen was closed and we he..."

AdzTheFoodie

"Hooked in for a very quiet feed and a beer. I've always loved retro Asian and this places has it in spades. Really enjoyed the green paw paw salad..."

Matt

"Cool venue with fun vibe and kitch decor. We decided to share a range of the small dishes so we could try more things. Between two we ordered the..."

Kate Dougherty

"Love Love Love Love. Came with a big group of 20 so had the high tables at the front and we went with the banquet. The soft shell crab burger was to..."

Mj

"I really really love this place. It’s great value, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is awesome! Food favourites: the..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"So we walked In last night & what can I say... the service was terrible. It took us forever to have our order taken, then the food came out at random..."

Coffee_cherry

"Absolutely recommend👌, the food the 🍷 the ambience the music, everything is just amazing in This place.Good value for the quality and..."

Naz Ardalani

"Lovely atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The restaurant and bar is very well decorated with lanterns and Japanese cherry blossom. The food is..."

Elizabeth Wallace

"Fantastic and funky restaurant with a modern Asian twist. The right balance between kitsch and sophisticated. Great dining experience. Loved it!..."

Renee

"I organised a big meetup group of 18 people for the $49 banquet last night. The banquet was different to when I had booked a few months ago. This..."

Nikki

"Don't have a bad thing to say about Rice Queen! Amazing food and can cater so well for vegans. Would recommend it to anyone who loves Asian with a..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"Literally saved my dad’s life.At lunch today, Dad choked on a piece of food and if not for Adrick our waiter, who applied the Heimlich..."

Joannevr

"We happened to stumble upon Rice Queen as we walked down Johnson Street the other night. Intrigued by the initial architecture, we decided to venture..."

Pastry.loving.foodie

"This place for me I worth driving all the way from Manor Lakes and spending 30mins looking for parking.The caramelised pork bites- OMG..."

Laura Kaziavin

"After looking at the photos here, I really wanted to try their salads. The spiced duck version is just yumm! It is a must try whether you like duck..."

The Gastronaut

"I've heard wonderful things about this place but my friend Cody refuses to bring me, so I am living vicariously through the reviews on this..."

Lorraine Murphy

"First time I went to rice queen it was super good however I have just been recently and the service was pretty average however the food was still..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"The decor, lighting and layout of the restaurant was very trendy and everything from the lights to the food was oriental inspired. It had a very..."

Lisa Nguyen

"Visited for an early Monday night dinner. First of all loved the interior and vibe inside. Super cool and definitely got us excited!..."

Soylattelover

"With the spring and summer months approaching, one pines for the sunny and warm days in which Brunswick st comes into its own. A plethora of beer..."

The Modern Gourmand

"Always enjoyed the food here.The fried rice is some of the best that I've had anywhere.I can also vouch for the pork belly being damn..."

Mark Gayle

"Fantastic place on Brunswick st! Love the set up inside and the food is so delicious! Great spot for first dates or for groups of friends, it's my go..."

Kat

"Good venue for groups with a vibrant atmosphere especially on the Saturday night that we visited. The service was friendly and attentive (they did..."

Yume Yume

"Best Singapore Sling I've ever tasted hands down! Sticky pork bites are my personal favourite. Really love the decor, great place to sit in..."

Liz

"Love the beautiful interior decor of this restaurant/bar. We came here for drinks after dinner on Brunswick street. Lovely cocktails and great..."

Foodie In Paradise

"Food and cocktails are incredible!! The Korean fried cauliflower and gado gado are to die for! The restaurant has a great ambiance and great to go..."

Liv Harris

"The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing! As we had 15 people we ordered fromThe banquet, they catered really well for the dietary..."

Molly Lowe

"Rice Queen offers great food and a really nice ambiance. I've been here a number of times now and each time have been really happy with what I have..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Lovely atmosphere. Beautifully decorated. Great food and drinks. Took my sister here for her birthday without prior knowledge. Was not disappointed...."

Bree Smith

"It’s dark and moody, decked out with plastic cherry blossoms, red lanterns and a variety of other kitsch decorations. Welcome to Rice Queen. Wok..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Amazing stunning place, loved the interior decor and the food was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be coming back here again and recommending to..."

Sandy

"Amazing atmosphere, great cocktails and a beautiful twist on asian street and good variety of vegan options and very very helpful staff...And..."

The Carnivor & Vegan

"Awesome fit out! Great for date night or group dinners in a good location. Got a selection of items - some were better than others. MY TOP PICK:..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Amazing banquet including a variety of entrees and mains! Friendly staff & incredible food...We will definitely be returning customers :)..."

Cmtamb6

"Cool, super busy resteraunt in Fitzroy. Food is quite yum ! Staff were good. Can't wait to go back and try out some of the other things on the menu !..."

Sharna

"Great food (especially love their fried rice and squid salad!). Their banquet "Feed Me" portions are tiny. I'd normally take away food and the..."

Jia Sheen Nah

"Firstly LOVE THE DECOR. I could not stop looking around. I went there for my 20th birthday and decided to do the set menu (where the chef chooses..."

Jess Lee

"This is the one restaurant that I recommend in Fitzroy this area. Used to go paper and scissors before. This time we wanna try something different...."

Calvin Zhuo

"Thoroughly enjoyed our food here. We had a cider each with ginger that was really nice. Shared KFC cauliflower which was so delicious! Bun chips,..."

Let Laura Eat

"Absolutely love this place! I always go for dinner and it never disappoints! Favourite dish is hands down the KFC ( chicken ) So good every time ...."

Madeleine Athans

"The atmosphere is just superb, and the wait staff are very attentive. We had the set menu and every dish that came out was just delicious. They have..."

Bruce Willis

"Great interior and overall vibe. Good range of food for meat eaters, vegetarians or vegans. Had the soft shell crab lettuce wrap and shared the 12..."

Michy

"Love the interior decorations and layout of the restaurant. Such great vibes and music. Waitresses are so friendly and attentive with great..."

Jessica

"Lots of good gluten free options, especially their Korean Fried Chicken which I could eat every day. Fresh, tasty and fun food and quick, friendly..."

Lil' Wheatard

"Good food, menu has a lot of gluten free options which is great. However, it feels very similar to Rice Paper Scissors, just more expensive. We had 1..."

Rohin Aggarwal

"Quick catch up with a friend who absolutely loves this place. I can definitely see why! Love the decor and ambience of the restaurant.Food..."

Annie Haak

"Really delicious modern Asian cuisine and really nice atmosphere. The venue is really large and good for big groups. Great place to catch up for..."

Harley Stafford

"Have been trying to get here for a while and finally on Monday I was very fortunate that a friend was available for a bite and catch up. The decor..."

Sweet Chilli

"We dropped in without a reservation but we were seated quickly, brought drinks and had the menu explained as it was our first time dining here. We..."

K And E

"Came here for my dads birthday and we were absolutely blown away by both the fantastic food and fabulous service. Shared a whole heap of plates..."

Ashleigh Cristine

"A gorgeous energy and atmosphere at Rice Queen. They have a really cute set up. The service was very speedy. We loved the entree's! We had the pork..."

Pip

"I've only been here once but it was incredible! Best food I've had in a long time. The bao (bun) chips blew my mind! Also had some incredible sake...."

Elle Jaybee

"At first service was great .. Very friendly and fast, then there all of a sudden was a 30 min wait in between meals which was slightly frustrating..."

Darian

"Great delicious food, great service. I also tend to order with uber eats because I know you guys are my safe bet. Love it! Anything you get..."

Bonchikiwawa

"We ordered a range of dishes between three of us last night, all the dishes were full of flavour. The decor is amazing. The only reason I don't give..."

Jessica Saunders

"I can't describe how good this place is in words. The most tasty flavorsome quality food iv ever tasted. The KFC chicken was mind blowing. The pork..."

Deecee

"Will def come back. Had lunch with work where some of us shared some dishes which I enjoyed all. But the best was the Korean fried chicken and that..."

Julesdm13

"The chef at this restaurant serves one of the most balanced Asian dishes in town. At Rice Queen we tried the Korean Fried Chicken which was a bit..."

Luke And Hannah

"In my quest of eating my own body weight in fried chicken not called KFC.... just love Rice Queens 'Korean Fried Chicken' its tha bomb!! Come here..."

Shockjockdeano

"Love everything about this place!Great decor , friendly attentive staff and a fantastic menu.We had booked a table for 9 of us and they..."

C U Jimmy

"Really love this place. Always great food and great vibes. Last time we opted for the 'Feed Me' 7 course option and it was amazing. Bao buns, KFC,..."

AP23

"My wife and I are regulars here. Love the design and really enjoy most of the food. Fave dish without doubt is the Korean fried chicken, give me a..."

THE_G_MAN

"Really cool place. Buzzing atmosphere with a great range of asian food, drinks and cocktails. Can get fairly busy so best to book a table. Would..."

Reviewer91

"Great vibe great food, would recommend 10/10. ..."

Crystal Yeung

"Do yourself a favour and just get to Rice Queen. It's high reviews and continued popularity are no coincidence, it is a seriously delicious feast..."

MJ

"Delicious!! So glad we tried this little gem. Beef salad so good. Shared a few plates & enjoyed everything. Service fast & didn't have to..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Caramelized pork bites. Another beautifully presented dish, 10/10 for presentation! If you love pork belly you are not going to go wrong with these,..."

Jar-Fed

"Love the decor and sense of occasion it helps create - a convivial, fun filled evening of good company, good food and drink to be merry.To..."

Keith Lawrence

"Great food, ambiance and service. Also, incredibly good with gluten free options. The fried chicken was a standout dish (and gluten..."

Jules

"Had a really enjoyable dinner here with friends last night. It was a Friday, and without a booking we waited for about half an hour for a table,..."

RosaNZ

"Went on a Sunday for lunch. Décor was awesome as you can tell by the photos on here. Only a few tables of people there so not full at all, but my..."

Carmen N

"Rice Queen is by far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne, every dish is so tasty and the service is impeccable. Highly recommend the squid..."

Grace Darken

"Always our go-to option for high quality food in a casual, cool and fun setting. This place just about has it all. KFC is to die for!!! Love..."

Ben Milroy

"Good not great. Excellent service at tables. Bar a bit slow. One of the best looking restaurants I've seen. We had a large group of 20 so were made..."

Dionne

""...FINALLY GOT HERE ~ GORGEOUS DIGS.. FABULOUS VIBE.. LOYAL CREW.. NICE DRINKS.. INTERESTING FOOD..." Okay.. sweltering today - Monday,..."

Tee Ice

"10 out of 10 for a quirky environment and a fun night out. Wouldn't say it's cheap but because the bar makes some great cocktails it's an awesome..."

Peter F

"The atmosphere, the staff, the food, location... All amazing!The music was great and the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable when it came..."

AlwaysHungry

"Came by for dinner with friends tonight & tried the salt & pepper squid salad and the fried rice with char siew & prawns. The squid salad was..."

Ali T

"One of the most beautiful Asian decorated cafe at Brunswick street. Perfect place to chill and drink w friends and they also offer Karaoke. Will be..."

J88

"Yum! An awesome, relaxed (and amazingly appointed) cafe/bar/dining place that accurately relects the vibe of Brunswick St. Used a Groupon and was..."

James Yelwar

"Amazing atmosphere and super delish foods. The service is very friendly and awesome. We had beef tataki, Korean fried chicken & calamari noddle..."

Style Bite Melbourne

"Went here with 2 Groupon dealsThe banh mi rolls and Korean fried chicken.Really good value for moneyNot sure I would pay that price..."

Kbrly

"What do you get when you combine a funky, fun fit-out, good vibes and tasty food? Rice Queen. There was only one problem with our visit, so make sure..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"What a feed!!! The service is great, the food is some of the tastiest Asian fusion I've had in Melbourne and the portion sizes are great for value...."

Emily

"Great food, really fast service, again amazing food, you should take the banquet option, it's a really good idea if you want to taste a bit of..."

Little Foodie

"Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Would go back in a heart beat. Great spot for a date night and reasonably priced food! ..."

Clare Louise Wilson

"First time here, made a booking prior as it was Saturday night. When arrive the staff were very friendly, very informative about the menu. We..."

Biscuit Musca

"Came to rice queens for the first time for lunch on a weekday to celebrate my sisters new job. The food was absolutely incredible, and the waitress..."

Rose Clayton

"Came here for a drink and stayed to try the menu. Really good quality and plenty to choose from. The pricing is very reasonable. Hope they do well...."

Nick The Greek

"Delicious and incredible atmosphere! Dined with a large group and we had the banquet option. When I hear that word, I assume mundane dishes. However,..."

Le_orange

"Asian fusion at its best. I love this place i have been there many times now and continue to be a regular. Why stop when your on a winner.My fav..."

Fernando Anthony Dimasi

"Finally made a visit to this restaurant after hearing a lot of reviews from people. The interior looks great with all the red ornaments hanging from..."

Rennie

"What a beautifully designed space. So cool and quirky with great food to match. I love it here and am never disappointed. Bring all my mates to..."

BAddict

"Rice Queen has been a pioneer of Asian fusion cuisine for almost / over a decade now. I had missed out on visiting its former abode, but was lucky..."

Melbourne Glutton

"One of my all time favourites, always impresses those I take there. Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks and really reasonable prices with..."

Ali Ward

"Rice Queen is one of the many venues that serves up tasty pan Asian food, with influences from all over the world. Rice Queen was originally a live..."

Trading Plates

"Big fan of Rice Queen and now our lucky friends live at the end of their road so guess where I suggested we have a catch up over lunch?! Perfect spot..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I have driven past this place so many times that when one of my friends suggested I chose a place for dinner I quickly said here as I've wanted to..."

Keden

"This place never lets me down, extremely good quality Asian infused menu from starters to deserts, busy place with a great decor. Friday's & the..."

Jay Jamieson

"This place is awesome.Delicious, flavoursome Asian fusion food- not terribly experimental, but really does hit the spot. Yummy cocktails,..."

Live2Eat

"I had booked a table here for 4 a little while back and have been a regular ever since. The decor is a perfect representation of the menu -..."

Tasty_Gurl

"Attentive service and great food. Dessert menu was pretty limited though with choices really being just panacotta or ice cream, or variations of ice..."

Occasionalist

"We love this place for Sunday lunch. Sitting in the window watching everyone go past eating lovely food and drinking reasonably priced wine is my..."

Ann Dando

"Food average, goat curry was all bone and hard to eat. Service a bit amateur but earnest enough to be good. Yeah, food not good enough to..."

Chris

"Lovely food ........ Great service ....... Some good vego options ........ Music good level for food before hitting the town ........."

Estelle Mae

"Love it. Great atmosphere, service and food! Get the twice cooked, caramelised pork! And the KFC!!!!!!!! Easy to see why it's so..."

Jhonnylawz

"Opened minded foodies only! A great place for cocktails and small bites to share!. If you want to hang out with friends and have awesome cocktails..."

The Gini Concept

"Good work. Had the pork bites, KFC and the DIY Tacos (Pork). All extremely well done with the Tacos very surprising. Prices look expensive but very..."

Porkie Pig

"How could this not been 93%?!. How can this be only 73%? let me just say. BEST.FRIED.CHICKEN.IN.MELBOURNE. Period. Great vibe & awesome cocktails..."

Jkcrows84

"Great dessert, will happily head back in for a sweet bite. It’s a cute space with gorgeous decor and a chilled out atmosphere, a little overpriced..."

Jess Carey

"Slow service, fast meal delivery. Wednesday night, 1/2 full however the staff just don't seem to be organised. One poor guy who greets the customers..."

Mr B

"Love the atmosphere!. I've been here twice in the past couple of months with two different friends. The first time we had reasonable sized main meals..."

Malbowker

"Good food and good service. This was my second trip to rice queen. Their food is delicious. Had some tasty rice paper rolls and the duck curry...."

Mr. Brunch

"Pretty good date night restaurant. Cocktails - deliciousFood - amazingAtmosphere - fun Service - great at the start, but had trouble..."

Nene

"Here isn't a place for boring fellows. Asian food here aren't boring at all. You won't see lemon chicken, sweet and sou pork, red, yellow green curry..."

Foodhunterxxx

"Amazing!! Went with a friend who is deadly allergic to nuts egg and seafood. They could not have been more helpful and informative about the menu...."

Chris Gulliver

"Great atmosphere, bit of a wait for a table but was our own fault for not making a reservation for a Saturday night! Food was prompt, service..."

Laura

"KFC quality. Always quite delicious but oh boy the service is not so good. great night but the team who serve here need to get themselves togrther...."

Jayman75

"Had dinner on Sat night with some girlfriends for a hens night. Place had a great vibe, good music, good service & good ambience. Initially very..."

Foodie

"I have been to Rice Queen several times and it never disappoints. Having several allergies makes it difficult for most restaurants, but they're..."

Dani D

"Love this place! Awesome decor and atmosphere. Delicious food! The mushroom tofu dish is to die..."

An Hindson

"Was hard to get a walk-in table for dinner on the weekend but once you're in omg so worth it! The KFC is a stand out, and the coconut panacotta..."

Livv

"Festivus - I Like it. Ended up sharing about four entresAll very nice and looking around at other meals I am confident of the sameThe..."

Deanricho_1999

"Love the atmosphere and the food was delish. Went here for a mid week catch-up with a girlfriend. It was perfect. Nice and quiet. The food wasn't too..."

Lauren Maree

"Hard to fault. Everything that came with the 'Me So Hungry' banquet was great, but in particular the KFC and the sesame toast. Service was great..."

Sam Scriba

"Great vegan options, lovely food and..."

Kelly

"The place to be. Came in on a thursday night with mates for a relaxed night, and the atmosphere was great, wasn't too packed, had decent music..."

Joshua Wu

"The best tofu San chow bao EVER!Have tried both their meat & vego options and would jump to recommend either! Fun place with lively..."

Lynnkon

"Love it. Went to dinner here on Wednesday night after having a drink here the night before and thought the setting was gorgeous. Was not..."

Ainslie Samec

"Great atmosphere and good service! Came here yesterday and had the Korean fried chicken, home made pickles and prawn and sesame toast. Everything was..."

Jonna Lindell

"Service was a Shocker but definitely a must try. Second time round and the food & cocktails were delicious. The Gado Gado with side of brown rice &..."

Phoebe Spalding

"Oh! My! God!. The food is spectacular, the service is friendly and high quality. Famous for it's KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), but the dish I would die..."

Damien Hills

"Great atmopshere, perfect for big group. Loved the food. Absolutely loved Rice Queen. Had a big group for a birthday dinner and they customised a..."

Lopha

"Quick and delicious. A group of us had dinner here last night after a long hot day at work. The service was fantastic. We ordered 4 different mains..."

Lana McLean

"Went here as vegie bar was full and I've come too accustomed to the menu. So glad I crossed the road as Rice Queen is now my new favorite! Such good..."

Sophie Einöder

"Been here 6 times, food and drinks very tasty and great service and ambience - dont know why people are so picky - good value food for type of..."

Claire

"Wandering past and the decor caught our eye. From the moment we entered the staff were knowledgable, friendly and accommodating.We had the..."

Kasey Vanilah Ryan

"Great taste. We stuck to the entrees, had the KFC, which was wonderful, crispy and tasty with a great sauce. The pork bites, excellent and the sesame..."

Cafe Cathy

"I had a bday dinner here for 11 people last night and can't wait to go back again! The staff and chef consulted with me over our set menu the..."

Jessica Manz

"What a great place, the atmosphere is fantastic, such a great space to have drinks/dinner in, it's enchanting. A d our food was really fabulous,..."

Alwayshungry

"Fabulous decor - great staff that are attentive and helpful, the small dishes are spectacular you must try the ssam and the KFC - also papaya salad..."

Sugar_licks

"Love love love this place.... Great food, service(by the awesome and very cute Janice) and atmosphere. A great modern twist on various Asian..."

Trav

"Heaven for a Coeliac.. I can't possibly express the extent of my love for the (gluten free!) Korean Fried Chicken. However, I think any other kind of..."

Nikki M

"Ate here for my birthday with my husband and overall was a good experience- service friendly, most of the food and drinks great but we were both..."

Emmilio

"Delightful!. First off - love that you can book. Oh, the sense! Service was snappy and friendly - there was never a time we had to get eye contact to..."

Ruby-Jean

"Like Chin Chin but without the wait. Prices are similar and a tad on the high side. Decor is funky and cool. Like you're in Chinatown- New York..."

Mistermister

"A friend and i went to Rice Queen for the first time on Sunday night, the place looks amazing lanterns hangin down, dj spinning cool grooves.. The..."

Wes Champion

"Saturday night - delicious food. Baby Bahn Mi's must be tried- so amazing, we had them for entrees and for dessert. I shared the Seafood curry for a..."

Merrie McCulloch

"Great atmosphere, cool decor, great service and tasty food!..."

Tommy Rodger

"Good job guys!. Me and a mate popped in on Wed night for a quick bite.. great service and the atmosphere was cool! Loved the prawn toast dish and the..."

Wes Campbell

"We came down for a meal on Wednesday night and after reading some of the bad press on here we where kind of unsure of what to expect, we need not..."

James Finn

"Delicious food with great tunes. We really enjoyed dinner here. We were a large group and they catered for us with a banquet. Nice selection of yummy..."

Kelly

"Tasty food and good vibes. Dinner here was awesome... service was good and the place looks amazing. had fried chicken and samosas which were so..."

Kaytee

"Rice one.!!. Last nites Korean fried Chicken was seriously yum.Nice one queenies.We will definately be back.The Karaoke room was the..."

Grace

"Pretty nice but nothing special. The décor is nice and fresh with a colourful and inviting feel. Ok for Friday night drinks but nothing amazing. The..."

Sebastine Fox

"Amazing food Amazing servic.... Amazing foodAmazing serviceNo wonder this place is always full!!Sharing plates is definitely a..."

Jeff Tin

"Really enjoyed my prawn and squid sonething... The hard noodles were confusing at first but gave it an exciting texture. The waiter was friendly,..."

Patrick Doyle

"We are locals to Bruni st, lured in on Friday night by the bright decor and buzzing environment, We were even treated to a show by a Japanese belly..."

Rachel T

"We love this place!. The fitout is great, staff are friendly. I always get the caramelised pork, it is delicious - we love it so much we come back..."

Tasha Potter

"We recently celebrated my birthday there and it was fantastic. The food, ambience, decor and service all combined to make for a great..."

Mark Rycroft

"Had dinner here Saturday night.! I liked the food very much.! The service was terrible and they rushed us out the door as quickly as they could after..."

Foodie B

"Great place!. Great decor, great atmosphere, had some really yummy food and wine which was all reasonable priced.. couldn't ask for anything more..."

Julianne Scullino

"Had a great night out at rice queen with 5 friends. Staff were happy to let us have a few drinks and order as we got hungry- had a great little serve..."

Happyharriet

"Pretty yummy food and awesome decor. This is very different from when it was on Smith Street, a lot smaller, but they have gone to town with the..."

Connie75

"Loved it!. I walked in with the idea I was going to st Jude's for the first time. The staff seemed like they were flat out and said they were booked..."

Bekka Beek

"Much improved on the old Rice Queen. I wasn't keen on the original Rice Queen's food but obviously some positive changes in the kitchen with some St..."

S_Melbourne

"Had dinner else where drive by and had to turn around to check this place out. Love the decor and outdoor smoking area at the front. Had a wine and..."

Scarlet

"Such a great restaurant, fun, flirty and fabulous, a night at Rice Queen is always a good one. The staff are easy going, the menu is a ridiculously..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Firstly – Rice Queen has moved!! A short trot from their old location on Smith Street, they are now on the hustle and bustle of Brunswick Street..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Atmosphere was lovely and staff were super friendly and attentive. Loved the food, it was delicious, packed with heaps of flavour and the best part,..."

Debbie Nik

"If you’re looking for good food and good alcohol, make sure you check out Rice Queen! We were there during happy hour and got the oysters for only..."

Celine Yee

"Went here for drinks & then came back for dinner. Such a warm & welcoming environment! Austin (venue manager) is so skilled at what he does & all..."

Tim Firth

"Such pretty decor, great service, quick food and also so so yummy 🥰 recommend the KFC cauliflower, the lemon mocktail, and lychee cider..."

Emily Painter

"Austin and his team are next level hospitality. Such lovely food and outstanding service just makes your heart melt. This is a great venue. Food is..."

Jazz Bir

"asian food in an amazing interior 🥘 beef massaman 🐟 kingfish 🍤 prawn toast 🍆 crispy eggplant 🥢 xo tofu 🏠: @ricequeenfitzroy 📍:..."

Faa Papon

"Situated in a cavernous space and boasting a sophisticated yet fun vibe, this is the place in Fitzroy to go to if you're after an Asian fusion feast...."

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Hecho En Mexico

76/100 (3373 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Mexican

Central American

Mexican

South American

Central American

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Lunch

Beef

Tapas

Tacos

Burrito

Fajitas

Nachos

Fish

Sit down

Mexican

Central American

South American

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

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Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

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"Really yummy! Ordered take away through Zomato app. Wasn’t ready when I got there on the recommended time but was only a short wait so no issues...."

Nicki Hulme

"Amazing food ; ambience and excellent customer service . The cocktails just took us back to Mexico . Will be back once again. Loved all food we..."

Remy Matthew

"I’ve been to Hecho En Mexico a couple of times and had fairly good experiences. The first time I got corn, nachos to share with a friend and a..."

Nicole

"You’ll find quite a number of Hecho en Mexico outlets dotted around Melbourne. Many of their menu items including the tacos and quesadillas come..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"One of best place in Melbourne for Mexican..."

Anurag Pingale

"Driving through Fitzroy and was hungry. Decided to drop in with friends. Good service and range. Everything was good quality and was enjoyed by..."

DamoForce Food

"Attended a family function here on a Wednesday evening, seated outdoors. To drink I ordered a Sangria and my meal was the Soft Corn Taco’s with..."

Dijana

"Great service. The chips had heaps of flavouring. Tacos, burrito are worth getting. Packed with heaps of flavour and very full..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"The service here were quite nice, the food was pretty nice, huge potion, great selection of hot sauce. The vibe was nice and casual, nice..."

FoodieInMel

"Delicious fresh authentic Mexican food with just the right amount of spice. Amazing corn and the best prawn taco I have had in Australia. Great..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"I don’t typically go for Mexican when eating out, but I’m glad we stopped by this little joint. Beef enchiladas were fantastic, and not to..."

Leila

"Favourite Mexican place to come to! Flavours are amazing, as is the whole menu, staff are friendly. Always come back here because I know I won’t be..."

Maddy Gymnopoulos

"Busy venue with great Mexican. Takeaway also good. Seafood burrito is awesome. I have a feeling that the staff really carry this place to ensure a..."

Emmaz0n

"Let me start of by saying that i would recommend this place highly, i have been to a couple of Mexican restaurants and by far i loved hecho en the..."

Siya Thomas

"😱Lizzies first impression: my friend recommended me this place as he knows I love mexican food and I can't thank him enough for showing me!..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Have been here a few times and the food has been good erverytime. The portions are quite generous and very filling.I came in a group of 8..."

Shinyi_522

"The decor and outdoor seating made me feel as though I was transported to Mexico! The food was delicious - I highly recommend the nachos as they’re..."

Audrey Kate

"Went here like 2 years ago with my other 2 friends. Pretty sure i had a burrito kind of set for $9-$12 i guess and my friend had the fries with not..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Do yourself a favour and checkout Hecho En Mexico! Eaten their food both on uber eats and in the restaurant and both have been 10/10. The burritos..."

Mel Dennis

"Great food! Friendly staff who looked like they were working so hard behind the bar and running around the joint to make sure everything's perfect...."

Pistl Pete Maley

"very funky restaurant that serves authentic tasting Mexican food. Staff are really friendly and menu is full of a great variety of dishes! I ordered..."

Emily Anderson

"Good Margaritas, different style of Mexican but great nonetheless. Jalapenos where definitively different from what I ever had - very smokey but..."

Princess Zelda

"Got a regular burrito with grilled chicken and chipotle salsa. Such big portion! I couldn’t finish the last few bites. But it was good. Although..."

Ted Wu

"Nice nacho’s to share with 2 persons. This one is with chicken but there is also a veggy option. Very nice atmosphere and music. #glutenfree!..."

MyrtheC

"I ordered via uber eats and ordered the vegetarian burrito in the medium heat. It really hit the spot and tasted authentic. Very filling and came..."

Chanti

"I stumbled across this vibrant place one day and decided to check it out. Best decision ever made. Everything on the menu from start to finish is..."

Jess

"I've been here a few times for dinner and it's a really lovely atmosphere. They do charge a surcharge for credit cards so I recommend bringing cash..."

Jf

"Got the fish burrito and the corn with chips and guacamole Such big portions I was shocked The flavours were all really good but..."

YesNoMelbourne

"I was walking down Brunswick Street with friends and they noticed the beers for about $4 each so we went in for a drink. It was about 3 in the..."

Sarah Loves Food

"This place was pretty awesome. Food was great, service was great, and they had plenty of seating both inside and outside. Really nothing to complain..."

Moneta Tan

"Would like to see clearly marked vegan options so I don't have to bother wait staff, who were really nice and accommodating. Food was really nice,..."

Kim

"Food was great fast service and good value every dish we had was delicious and the servings whete great size Great atmosphere and a great..."

Nicholas Johnson

"Loved the burrito. Very filling and flavoursome, and it was packed with ingredients. The corn chips not so much..the chips stale and my friend and I..."

PlasterPillow

"Went here on my last day in Melbourne for lunch and it was so good that I came back the same night for dinner. Best Mexican food i found during my 2..."

Etreske

"A very casual Mexican resturant with great decorative interior. Love the paintings. The staff were friendly and accomodating to which to choose and..."

Anj

"We dropped by for a quick bite. The staff weren't very responsive or overly friendly, the guy wiped our table before we sat down and left it..."

Skellie

"Regularly order off uber eats. Probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. Delicious and fresh, only down side is I received a chicken burrito when..."

Rajveer Sandeep

"Now that was a meal that I've been waiting for! Everything was delicious, I could have licked the plate...no shame. We ordered the vegetarian..."

EsmeEats

"This is my favourite place when I want Mexican food. Portions are very generous and food very tasty. I recommend chilli fries and elotes for..."

Luis Oliveros

"Food is WONDERFUL!! Service is GREAT!! Restaurant is very spacious, staff is very friendly. This is our new favorite restaurant. The flame grilled..."

Julio Roa

"Love ! Probably my second favourite Mexican place in Fitzroy. My friend and I go here all the time. It's a must! It's fresh and the flavours are not..."

Olivia Wadham

"Tasty but need new art and maybe cut back on the spice great speacilized food taste like its straight from Mexico 7/10 not great for family's though..."

Ethan Winters

"Pretty happy we had the fiesta to share and it was very generous servings we were stuffed!!!!!! Good vibe and great art work nice setting for..."

Jade Opie

"This place was so so good oh my god. Fresh, flavoursome food that totally satisfied. The staff was super friendly and the drinks were also soo yummy...."

Tash

"If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience then this is the place to go! Ever since I discovered this restaurant a few months ago I have..."

Food_fiend99

"Well priced, authentic Mexican food - great menu and good service, the only gripe I have is that it can get a bit squishy inside the restaurant but..."

Tinaaae

"Really great food, ambient , filling, and prices are also appropriate. I would recommend this place without hesitation oh! Also great service..."

Angela

"This place has given me a new love of Mexican food, most of their menu can be quite comfortably (and deliciously) made vegan as well with no..."

Lisa Pike

"Good Mexican cuisine. Serving size is great and very filling. Didn't get entree, only mains and couldn't finish it, get it packed if you can't !! As..."

Gagan

"Service was slow on Queens birthday where we waited 40 mins for our food to come out. Having said that, it was definitely one of the better served..."

Veginspo

"These guys serve the best Mexican food in the area. Their quesadillas are an absolute delight. The look of the place is very unique. Their guacamole..."

Lt Col HS Manchanda

"I found this place wandering around during lunch. The first thing you like is that this place is friendly and not in a hurry. I have tried mostly..."

Soumendu Ghara

"Have been here for Dinner once and also ordered home delivery. We sat outside which was heated and comfy. The waitress we had was great and had a..."

Tom

"Good service, good presentation, cheap beers and nice food. Portion is ok, I eat a lot so probably not enough for me :),36$ for 2..."

Jose M Tortabu

"Love the food here, we order it spicy and it doesn't disappoint. Eaten here a couple of times and never had a bad dish. Would recommend the..."

Zo Seven

"Came here for a lunch with a friend and had the quesadilla, the outside seating is warm and welcoming and we got some amazing sun. They had some..."

Out And About

"Great place to dine on a lazy Sunday. Service is prompt and efficient. Fish Taco (spicy) works well for me. The corns are well done and not..."

Tteo218

"Lunch was good. Simple and tasty chilli con carne and tacos. Very good prices. Fast and efficient service. Not the best Mexican I've had but for a..."

MsV

"Delicious meal, came across here and seemed like it had a really authentic feel, easy going friendly staff. Would recommend to all if you want a good..."

Rose Bailey

"Everything I had from here was AMAZING. Plus the service was great, the workers were all really nice. The only bad thing was the churros were a..."

Jess

"the chilli fries here are insanely good!!! i would suggest not sharing with more than 3 people to avoid broken friendships. everything else was good..."

Thurnis

"Easy, tasty, friendly... Can't understand some of the other reviews. The staff were super friendly and good with their suggestions, the food arrived..."

Renate

"If you want a tasty and fast burrito, it pretty much the only option in Fitzroy/collingwood. If I wake up on a Saturday hungover with Mexican food..."

Joy

"Cheap eat, but good value! The food isn't mind blowing, but it's pretty good, and fantastic for the price. It seems like it's appealing to..."

Wonderfull

"Love the place and the staff service... It's one of the best Mexican cuisine I have ever tried. The service is quick and highly appreciable. The..."

Abhimanyu

"Good food at reasonable prices. Service is always friendly and prompt and there is never a long wait for meals even when they are super busy. I..."

Minders

"Loved the meal and service! Good value for money..fresh ingredients...tasty and enough variety that our group could all be pleased. We had..."

S_Melbourne

"Good value for money. Loved the paella and it was a generous serving size. Quirky, intersting space with a table full of games and mexican themed..."

Kat

"Have been here twice during lunch- ordering the veggie burrito. Delicious and consistent both times!we were the only ones there both times which..."

NoMeat

"Nice little restaurant with fitting décor. I thought my pulled pork burrito was great and the smokey spicy salsa and guacamole where the best. The..."

Stoffel

"I ordered food from this place to deliver to northcote. The weather was freezing so i cant be bothered to drive.It took a while during peak hour but..."

Kath87

"Deliciosa. Yummy yummy yummy.... Really good food, please try the Nachos and the..."

Kriselbrit85

"Best Mexican in melbourne. I absolutely loved everything about this place. The cool graffiti, food and the service. I ordered some nachos with..."

Anu Bhardwaj

"Delicious californian burrito. I love this place! I love anywhere offering me chips in my burrito, really. They have a good selection of hot sauces..."

Unravelled

"Went with a friend Tues night and were seated quickly upstairs (as downstairs was full) Ordered cheese stuffed jalapeños which were yummy, corn..."

Nikki Gallagher

"Not bad mex but not the best I've ever had!. This place caught our eye due to its very colourful avante garde paintings on the walls and the..."

Rachel Ratliff

"Wonderful experience. I was craving a burrito late one Friday night and I recalled this Mexican place on the corner of Brunswick and Argyle that I..."

Turkey Mess

"Awesome place!!!! Must try!!!. Was there tonight with friends and girlfriend. We all absolutely loved the food. Lots of taste, great flavours and..."

Muzza

"Great Mexican food!. Scoopon deal, 4 pax $100. We had Paella, Fajita, Enchilada & Quesadilla & Desserts.Paella was ok, the rest were..."

Jeffrey

"Try the chili con carne nachos. Nice casual Mexican eatery - reasonable prices. Food was nice enough. We especially liked the chilli con carne nachos..."

Liz Walsh

"$20 csnt go wrong. An enchiladas amd a csn of beer for $20 is fair. not ground breaking mexicsn but good spot for a a quick..."

Jayman75

"My partner and I have been twice, It's friendly and relaxed the food is delicious and the restaurant looks great inside. Definitely recommend for a..."

Scarahbaloney

"Caught up with friends from Sydney who wanted to try Melbourne MexicanHeard good things about this place under new management and we were not..."

Robbie Mauldon

"GooD. Service is Quick and cheap.Manager of this restaurant is..."

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"Yummy. Wow.....Amazing! Restaurant.Fast and Good service + Cheap service + tasty food + Friendly Manager = Hecho En..."

Shubham Patil

"Dined here on Friday night and wasn't very impressed to begin with, even though we booked a table it seems as though we were thrown on the closet..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"Hecho En Mexico. Good..!! Awesome☺...Just loved this Restaurant.Food taste so #Yummy and #Delicious. Service is Quick and cheap.Manager of this..."

Shubham Patil

"Value for money. Friendly service. Would recommend the chorizo nachos!! Will be..."

Nettie

"Nice Burrito 7/10. Very nice - enjoyed that!Friendly manager and staff too.cheers..."

Mark G

"Very nice food!..."

Nick Lowe

"This is the second time for me. quesadilla is what i die for, its rich of cheeze, i recommend whoever loves cheeze should order this. they have more..."

Suthipamas

"Best lime margarita. Best place for lime margarita, good flavoured food and nice outdoor sitting. Iam glad I found this..."

Pup

"Tasty Tasty Tasy. Went to Hecho En Mexico for the first time , staff suggested seafood paelle which was the best i ever had,margarita was made to..."

Bal

"Yummy yummy Mexican food. Loved the nachos and a burrito, so yumm :) being a chef myself in taco bill, I understand How hard it is to cook authentic..."

Krishy

"Had lunch here today and I must admit I loved it. Had chicken fajita with some spicy salsa and a Mexican drink. Will be back..."

Lover Boy

"Best Nachos in Melbourne. Went there last night with friends and ordered nachos. Was surprised wen asked if I wanted meat in it, to which I..."

Menak Grover

"Oh great place, great food, good quantity.. Best nachos ever had. Well done guys, keep it up..."

Man J

"Good Food!. We saw this new place in brunswick and we decided to give it a shot. Not authentic mexican food pretty much the same concept as MadMex..."

Margreenp

"Yum! Generous and reasonable prices for food and..."

Tina Kempton

"Great nachos, average burritos.. Nachos are excellent! It's hard to do nachos well but they do. The burritos are so so. Too much gluggy white rice..."

Overj0yed

"Definately go here. Came here the first day they opened - whenever i made an order that was not a normal one (i.e. requests for no beans, etc),..."

Joy.wang90

"Simple, tasty and affordable food. perhaps it would be nice to have some tapas on the menu too, but it's still a good place to enjoy a $3 beer or a..."

F4891

"In the 90s, Melbourne had a few places doing the odd nacho, taco etc etc etcThe food of then is here now at hecho en Mexico.Only..."

The Oracle

"Love. This is my favourite place to eat in fitzroy. And now they have a CHILLI MARGARITA which is amazing, highly recommended. And the service was..."

Facebook User

"Best Mexican food I've had in Melbourne, great outdoor sitting. Mexican painted walls, feels like u r in Mexico. Awesome Mexican..."

JD

"Such a cool place! Amazing wall art, fun atmosphere and the best strawberry frozen margaritas. Great place for delicious, cheap Mexican..."

Kimberley

"Absolutely adore this place. Ambiance is great, service is wonderful, and food is fantastic. Our server -I didn't get their name but they were very..."

Princess Consuela BananaHammock

"great taco place!! def try their fish taco. The fish was so crunchy, i love how they have a spicy kick in that and it pairs great with the sour..."

Vicky Nguyen

"This was a unplanned visit. Went out for pizza ended up at this place! No regrets. We ordered the Chicken Burrito, Chicken Quesadilla and Nachos...."

Zeinab Koder

"Indoor and outdoor dining. Not the best Mexican food I have had, but certainly not unpleasant. Good spot, nice..."

John Lawson

"A wonderful experience at Hecho. The barman Reid concocted the most amazing chili lime cilantro margarita. Popping with flavour. Possibly the best..."

Victor Whiteman

"Delicious food! So tasty & easily accommodated our vegan & nut free requirements. One of the best Mexican places we've been to. You've got to try..."

Gina Hall

"Yummy food, yummy cocktails. Decent amount of GF options on the menu. Had the pork tacos which are infused with orange. Delicious! My partner has..."

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