This place is awesome while it’s small the food is fantastic and worth the travel ! Tacos are nicely filled to really get the flavour and taste very authentic! Service is great with all staff always really helpful and attentive !
This place is affordable which is great when you want to take your family at anytime ! Makes it really easy for the average family ! So many taco places coming up these days and overpriced that you walk out still hungry ! This place never lets you leave hungry !!
Chantelle Melissa Müller
+5
Welcoming staff with an authentic ambiance when inside felt like I was in Mexico. The food was fresh simple and flavour packed with generous portion sizes. The most delicious Mexican I’ve had in Melbourne. The highlights was certainly the Carnitas Taco and Alambre de la plancha. Will be returning and recommending to my friends
La Tortilleria recently had a pop up and I discovered their products. The Tacos are amazing 🌮 and I can't wait to go back and try more at their store.
I went here on a Tuesday and was shocked to see how packed the place is . We had to wait a bit to be seated. It have the cozy little space environment and they have very good staff who herself explained us the menu and they had a deal of 3 tacos for 15$ on Tuesday and we ordered 2 fish tacos and 1 pollo taco and their aqua jugs were so good to share among group of 4 members and we tried their Jamaica berry jug which was good to sip with chilaquiles on side and I wanted to have some dessert atlast and asked the staff about the options she said about the flan 🍮 which I dint had before so wanted to try it and I should say this I am a very big fan of their Flan now would visit this place just for their flan for sure . Overall the place was good and budget friendly. Would highly recommend this place for some quick gathering with your mates .
best mexican restaurant ive ever tried
tacos were delish but the hotchata...
THE HORCHATA IS A MUST GET !!!!!!
If it's authentic mexican food you want, then this is the place to be. I'm sure this restaurant wouldn't look out of place anywhere in Mexico. I ordered the chilaquiles with added beef and pork, fish tacos, and finally the flan for dessert. The fish tacos could have had a bit more sauce as it was slightly dry, however all the flavours were there. I would definitely come back.
BEST MEXICAN SPOT TO DATE!!!
Food is authentic, clean, and soooo tasty. It definitely rivals a lot of Mexican joints in California. Highly recommend opting for the 26pp feed me deal! You get a great variety from it in case you don’t know what you want to choose from. The quesadilla and tostada definitely surprised me and became my favorite options!
Only downfall is the location and layout of the restaurant. Definitely on the smaller end, so hard for them to cater to the crowds.
We finally had a chance to try La Tortilleria after being on our radar for a long time and it was worth it. The restaurant very homely and slightly cramped but definitely has a lot of character.
Standout dishes included the beef cheek chilaquiles and barramundi tostadas which were very messy to eat but delicious. The chicken quesadilla was also very tasty. We tried the al pastor and pescado tacos - both were good but we found the al pastor needed more sauce and the cabbage on the pescado taco was unusually bitter.
Overall, we were happy to find authentic Mexican food and will be back to try more of the menu!
Best Mexican restaurant that we've been to in Melbourne, food is delicious, and the service is great. Highly recommend all the veggie options, and the traditional flan is out of this world (sometimes we'll pop by just to get that as a take home dessert).
Had a great time celebrating my birthday here especially with their homemade flan!
Definitely my go to place for delicious tacos. We ordered a range of tacos, the beef had to be my favourite. I love the Mexican sauces especially the hot ones.
We couldn't stop eating the tortilla chips and guacamole. I would love the guacamole to be bigger though for the price you pay.
Cute little spot.
Had the tacos Al Pastor, the fish taco, and the beef cheek taco. The flavors were good but unfortunately they were just a bit dry. Needed more sauce.
We had the barramundi tostada which was delicious. Would return just for that and to try the rest of the them. Definitely a highlight.
Also had the chillaquiles with chicken and refried beans. (Recommend getting both or just beans but not the chicken on its own).
And finally, the traditional flan which was one of the best I’ve ever had. Consistency and flavour was on point, so creamy and smooth. Went home and dreamt about it.
I’d give this place a 5 if the tacos had been a bit saucier.
After a lengthy search throughout Sydney & Melbourne, I’ve finally found a Mexican place that compares with what I’ve eaten in Texas and Southern California. The tortillas are made on site, the salsas are fresh and the flavours are all correct and delicious
Awesome atmosphere great service and most of all the best traditional Mexican food around!! Fist time going and we loved it! Traveled over an hour to get there and it was well worth it. Will definitely be back
Awesome tacos!!! No overly expensive price is quiet decent. The place is extremely small, good for a quick feed. In and out wouldn’t stay there and have a margarita. It’s always packed so best to come when the door just opens
Great hidden little restaurant
Traditional dishes done well
Restaurant is only small so I recommend booking before you go to avoid disappointment
Good selection of tequila 👌🏼
The food here was great, it tasted like genuine mexican food and the ambience was amazing. Highly recommend this place, I will definitely be coming back!
Tortillias are made in-house and supplied to other popular Mexican restaurants around Melbourne.
The fish tacos are excellent – jalepeno mayo has a good kick, and the fish is firm.
The tostadas have really good flavour combinations but like a bruschetta, can prove difficult to eat as everything falls apart on first bite. Nice crunchy textures though.
Pacifico Cervezas is excellent, very interesting way to have beer.
In general service was quick and bookings are recommend as it could get quite busy during peak times.
Service was very friendly. Ordered chilaquiles, carne asada, pescado, calabaza con crema and frijoles con chipotle tacos. Chilaquiles tasted amazing, loved the saucy corn chips. Pescado was the best fish taco ive ever eaten, had heaps of flavour and great texture. Both vegetarian tacos were to die for. A bite and just bursted with flavours and melted in your mouth.
The secret to La Tortilleria's amazing tacos and Chilaquiles (a more authentic take on nachos) is their home-made tortillas. Made with only 2 ingredients - corn and sea salt - their corn tortillas are made the same way the Aztec and Mayan people have made them for a millenia with locally grown corn.
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One of the most authentic and beat Mexican cuisine restaurants in Melbourne we have tried so far. We came here for a friend's birthday, unassuming and pleasantly surprised when we got there. Seated outside in an ambient setting likened to a beachside bar in Bali, we had to indulge in the $35pp setting which offered everything you see in these images, minus the drinks.
The sangria jug we ordered was a refreshing pleasantry, very tasty (could have been stronger in alcohol though haha) whilst the Mexican cola had a unique and distinguished taste that makes it our favourite over regular cola brands. Now the food! Where do we even start? The sauces, chips and ingredients used for each dish is exquisite. Rich in flavours, meat that melts in your mouth (notably the lamb on the hard shell bottom), this restaurant definitely stands out in its unique flavours. Our favourites overall were the aforementioned, and the tacos (pork was best).
Although wait times for food were long, we still enjoyed our experience here. We would recommend the meaty options and to ask what exactly each dish is, as the menu is a little hard to understand for us simpletons. Either way a delightful Mexican restaurant, one of our favourites in Melbourne. Rich meat flavours, mouthfuls of unique tastes and an all round good experience!
Food: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambience: 4/5
Value: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
The horchata was really nice. I happened to go there on taco Tuesday so I got 3 for $12. I ordered six. The was disappointed cause I could only taste the meat which was really salty. I wish they’d put something that could cut the meaty flavour a bit cause it was too over powering. Even some pico de galo would’ve been nice. The flan was really dense with many air bubbles. A good flan should be silky and smooth.
The one and only Mexican restaurant you ever need! 💖 we travel a fair way to come here but it never disappoints. Staff are so nice & the food is legit Mexican. Not a wannabe
The Gluten-Free Foodie
+4
Delicious gluten free Mexican food in a great atmosphere. We had a big group in the room with us but they didn’t disturb our chat too much. The waiters were lovely and accommodating. We tried a number of dishes about found them all extremely tasty.
Set menu is great, it’s cheap, the food is tasty and it’s a little bit hidden. Book because it does get full, not very disability friendly as there is a flight of stairs to enter
Came here with friends. Waitress was confused re tables and moved us 3 times. Food was delicious and fresh. Cauliflower tostada was spicy! Quesadillas were yummy.
Wonderful authentic Mexican fare and little worries about any gluten for coeliacs like me.
La Tortilleria is a local haunt that I find myself returning to time and time again due their truly delicious food, some of their yummy margaritas and a bustling yet authentic atmosphere right in Kensington. It helps that their corn chips and tortillas are to die for, and prove to be of a completely different category from the standard Tex-Mex products you find in supermarkets!
It may sound odd, but it really makes a world of a difference in the quality and taste of Mexican food!
An excellent Mexican restaurant and one of the better ones in Melbourne. It's a cosy and homey little restaurant situated off the main road with plenty of parking nearby. The service was warm and friendly, and food came out quite fast which made for a very efficient dinner. We had the $35 feed me meal which was great value with plenty of food. The tortilla chips with guac and salsa were great, followed by a delicious chicken quesadilla and a tasty beef tostada. The chilaquiles were nice. The pork and beef tacos were excellent, and the chicken tacos pretty good although we were getting pretty full by this stage. Loved my horchata drink. Will definitely be back with family and friends.
Brought my partner here on a Taco Tuesday night and was surprised that the place wasn't packed. This is my 3rd time here and the first two visits were nothing short of amazing except that they always seem to run out of Horchata quickly. I prayed so hard so I can get the elusive Horchata and voila, I was able to get it.
The Horchata is pleasant with the right amount of sweetness and serving (you don't get sick of drinking too much). Ordered tacos (Carnitas, Pescado, Al Pastor, and Carne Asada) which were great as always except for the Pescado which is a little bit dry. Their Quesadilla and Chilaquiles are spot on!
PS. Photos were taken a little bit too late :|
A hidden gem in Kensington! We had the feed me menu for $26pp and it was perfect! My favourite was the soft mini tacos and the flan. Will be back to try more.
Truly incredible Mexican food. Have nothing bad to say about it. Great prices, decent service, great decor and most importantly sensational food. Only thing is it is a bit out of the way but its definately worth the journey to get there. I always recommend this place to anyone who wants amazing Mexican food.
Went for the Tuesday taco night, 3 tacos for $12. We were able to try most of the tacos on the menu and they were delicious. Highly recommend the grandmothers special recipe flan. Was amazing!
The place itself is worth a visit and great for large groups where there feed me menu is very affordable.
Food was prepared with fresh ingredients, tortillas and corn chips were fantastic. Usually a bit of a wait to order when busy and wouldn’t recommend booking the 8:30 slot if you’re planning to order as you go because you’ll run out of time before the kitchen closes
Beef cheek tacos and the pork with pineapple were our favourites.
Try the flan!!!!
This is a hidden gem of ours. It’s a small shop tucked in the industrial area of Kensington. La tortilleria makes all the corn chips for the famous Mexican places (eh. Mamasita). We usually get the amigo platter which is quite reasonable at 25 p/p. Just make sure you say no vegetarian tacos as they are not worth it.
Great authentic Mexican cuisine. They make their tortillas in house which you can buy in various grocery stores in Melbourne and they only contain corn and a bit of salt. They are also an entirely gluten free restaurant so you can't bring in your own birthday cakes but they have alternatives. Limited seating so definitely book in advance if you have a large crowd.
Was recommended by a Mexican friend and was not disappointed. They sell their tortilla in stores also under the same name as their resto. The guac was nice and the tacos were all very tasty. will be back for more!
This is a authentic Mexican Restaurant! The Restaurant is small so colourful, make you feel in Mexico, the service is friendly and the food is amazimg, My favourite was the Mezcal Flan for dessert, las carnitas, los frijoles refritos, el guacamole y el alambre! Absolutely delicious!!
Great place, cramped crowded with a fantastic vibe and the food delicious.
Smokey Margarita✔
Lamb Tostadas ✔
Al Pastor Tacos ✔
Orange Postres✔
Going back ✔
I had been waiting well over a year to visit La Tortilleria and it was worth the wait. I took some friends for a Saturday night feed and we left satisfactorily sated. Be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment. The food and drinks were tasty and the service was good. The barramundi and lamb tostada were standout dishes along with the Flan. I can highly recommend the Smokey Margherita and Horchata. Will be coming back soon for more deliciousness!
The service is really good, the waitresses are friendly and help you out on deciding what to have. Also, they consider your dietary requirements. The food is amazing. 100% Traditional Mexican food.
Have been here many times and never been disappointed. One day I’ll actually slow down on the eating and take some pics before the food is demolished. Fast, tasty, traditional Mexican served by great people. It was super busy tonight but the service was still excellent. A special thanks to Megan and all the crew.
LOVED this little Mexican place!! Such a good find in Kensington. Would much prefer to get my taco fix here than any other mex joints in Melbourne. Super affordable and authentic!
Wow! We went for dinner here tonight. I can not wait to go back. The service was friendly and helpful and they took time to go through the menu. The food was so delicious. Super fresh ingredients. The sangria was also fabulous.
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
+4
So glad to have a good Mexican joint near home. It's very hard to find good Authentic Mexican around Melbourne but glad I've come across La Tortilleria as they are awesome and truly deliver that Mexican taste! We couldn't help but keep on ordering all night long that we were there. Pretty sure we tried everything on the menu twice. Can't wait to come back and I'm pretty certain they make all their tortillas fresh too which is cool.
I love a bit of fancy dining , but I love homey, fun and vibrant places more! and La tortilleria hits the latter on the head. The restaurant lay out is cool and if you are riding solo and just want a bar seat you have the pleasure of seeing right into the kitchen where the magic is happening. I would say a great spot for a chilled night with friends with some fantastic and flavourful food. We had the Amigos Plato, which was chef's choice and can I say everything was damnn good! like so good I didn't bother getting all the pictures because it was just so mouth watering. Last piece of advice is just go but try and make a booking, it can get busy especially if you are wanting outside and group seating.
My second time dining at La Tortilleria, I remember my first time being an enjoyable experience also. Loved the ceviche! The tacos we ordered were also nice and full of flavour. I remember having the flan the first time I went and it was so nice. Pretty cheap and fast meals. Service was okay not super attentive.
Omg little cute little hidden gem it AMAZING!!!!! The food is simple but full of flavor and traditional. Staff and lovely and friendly. Gets busy pretty quick.
Extremely authentic food. Had the “similar to Nachos”. Very good. The Tacos were nice as well. Must try these Mexican food. Have had a great experience and I’m sure I’ll be back.
Very popular place. It’s worth booking. Service is good and the food comes out really fast. The tortillas are beautifully made. Cocktails are refreshing.
Nice little place. Started with Chilaquiles with slow cooked pork. Had the fish and chicken tacos which were yummy too. The star of the place was the volcancito!! Will be frothing to have that in the future. Topped it off with their traditional dessert flan with the Cafe de Olla. That was a ripper mix to end the my lunch feast with my dad
Very authentic Mexican food, probably the most authentic you'll find in Melbourne and reasonably priced. Must try the horchata and the al pastor
One of my favourite places. Very cute setting, colourful and vibrant, feels like we're not in Australia anymore. Outdoor and indoor seating. Authentic Mexican food, at reasonable prices. Try the drinks as well - horchata and Michelaeda beer!
Not too bad, flavours were pretty good. We had the share plate that was $22 a head and although everything was great, my favourite part had to be the tortilla chips with black bean dip that we got at the very start followed by the pork tacos with pineapple on top. Service was good.
Randomly came by this place on the weekend. Loved the food, the vibe and the service. We had the Gringo, Hongos Quesadilla and the Flan. We would recommend each dish, especially the flan. Definitely coming back to try more of the food 😍
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I've had La Tortilleria before at various markets and festivals, but never had the chance to eat at the main restaurant. We booked for their set menu to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and we were not disappointed.
The venue as others have said, is tiny and buzzing. The team certainly get into the spirit of things! They were accommodating too, allowing me to buy one piece only off the set kids menu instead of the whole thing (my 1 year old would never have been able to eat it all!)
I don't recall the proper names for things, so you will need to forgive me. But I've attached photos of the set menu we had. The star of the show was the stew - the pork was slow cooked to perfection. But we enjoyed every meal that came out, and the jug of hibiscus drink was quite refreshing.
Probably my only complaints were the pic de gallo was not the best I've had, very onion based. And the pace of the courses was a little disjointed. Some came fast, others we had to wait a while. But it was quite busy so I forgive that. We will definitely come back some time soon for tacos!
We decided on having something different this Father's Day. Mexican Food!
It feels like you have just walked into a Mexican family's home when you enter La Tortilleria. The staff are friendly and the service was fantastic given the busy crowd.
We ordered the set menu (6 dishes). We got a unique spread of Mexican food from nachos (saucy nachos) to a whole tray of pork and beef tacos! The flavours were amazing and the tortillas were so fresh and tasty.
I'll definitely be back for more!
Straight up simple Mexican food with delicious flavours. Staff are attentive, food is made fresh and the portion sizes are just right. I'd eat here lots more if I were living closer.
This place is tiny, as are the waitresses. But like the wait staff, La Tortilleria is warm, inviting and fun. Our food came promptly, despite the fact that it was packed with the lunch rush. Our waitress (I forget her name, but remember her engaging demeanor) was engaging and interesting. Everyone was just so friendly it felt less like lunch in a strange restaurant and more like an excellently prepared meal with a longtime friend.
So I haven't talked much about the food. My fish tacos were flavorful, a real mouth-gasm. My wife and I shared a beautiful melted cheese queso dish wrapped around corn tortillas of their own creation.
Overall, I say if it were legal or possible for me to marry a restaurant I would. Just don't tell my wife. 🤣🤓🤗
Really tasty clean food with great service. Had a great selection of vegetarian food too. My favorite was the cheese fondue and mushroom tostada. Wish there were more dessert options. Highly recommend! :)
Melbourne's most authentic Mexican dining experience. Don't believe me? Well, most of Melbourne's Mexican restaurants now use La Tortilleria's tortillas - and that's saying something.
I'd recommend anything on the menu here, but with a special shout out for the flan - so, so good! You can book in advance, and I'd strongly recommend doing so.
To say I was excited to learn of this place is an understatement. I had always seen their gluten free tortillas at my local supermarket but had no idea that they were based and had a restaurant so close to me in Kensington. Mind Blown!
I couldn't wait to get down here and sample their homemade tortillas and corn chips and I'm so glad I did. The traditional mexican food is second to none. The nachos and tacos pair beautifully with the housemade Aqua Fresca's which are so easily to down. It's hard to stop yourself when the food and drink is so good. I drank a whole jug to myself (luckily it's non- alcoholic or I would have been walking home)
I would highly recommend La Tortilleria to anyone wanting wholesome traditional Mexican food.
Standout Dish - Chocolate Flan Special of the day, Pulled Pork Nachos
One of best and truly authentic Mexican restaurant, I would say in Melbourne. The dishes are so flavourful. One of the best food experience. Try to order 2-3 dishes and enjoy with beer.😇
La Tortilleria never fails to disappoint. Having visited Mexico last year and experienced the real deal, this place comes very close! Love that they take bookings, relaxed atmosphere with cheap and cheerful food. I always bring out of town visitors here and it never fails to disappoint
Love this cute little house turned into a Mexican restaurant, need to make a booking always a full house. Great traditional Mexican food and the drinks 🍸 are awesome for a Mexican experience
Visited for a sunday lunch with a group of friends. Food was delicious enough, coffee was great, and the orange flan was fabulous (so I heard). Service was OK
The dishes were hit & miss. The volcancito tostada was my favourite but it didn't have much zip - bring on the burn! The chilaquiles were so boring, I could have made better myself if I just bought their corn chips. My partner ordered the alambre, which was apparently worthy of a return but he wanted more spice & he doesn't he like spice that much! The drinks were fabulous (I recommend the smoky margarita). I do want to go back & choose some of their other dishes but I will be careful what I order.
We have been going to this cosy place for at least 4 years, and the food is really authentic and yummy! They recently changed the menu and some of the new options are exceptional! Service is quick and friendly. It can be a tad tricky to get a table due to the place being quite tiny, but they usually try accommodate people at the bar while waiting for a table. I wish they had churros available, in addition to their lovely flan!
Want to try some great Mexican food.. definitely try this place it won't disappoint! The tortilla chips are made there, the nachos and tacos will leave you so full, they're delicious 😋
Wow had some Mexican delight here. We turned up without a booking and they were totally packed- managed to squeeze us into a table. All the staff we talked to was incredibly nice and accommodating !!!
Definitely a must to try great food and great customer service.
The most authentic Mexican food I have ever tried in the city of Melbourne. I recommend this place, the flavour of all of the dishes were fantastic, especially the Chilaquiles and the flower jamaica drink. I loved. I suggest booking on the web page before going.
Just came back from California with a craving for authentic tacos. Got recommended La Tortilleria from a mate and it did not disappoint! Great atmosphere and friendly staff, a must visit for any Mexican food lovers in Melbourne.
An amazing experience! My partner and I just ordered tacos and we were blown away by the flavours and how generous the fillings were. Highly recommended!
The place had a QR menu. I always love this option. We could see all the pics of the dishes we were ordering and a bit of atheir description.
We tried tamales for the first time here. Mine were amazing! Their saucy nachos were great too. And omg their flan del dia! It was sooo yum! We'll defo be revisiting.
It was a very satisfactory meal at La Tortilleria. Muy bien.
One thing I did not like tho. They ask customers to scan a QR code to order. The part where we had to leave personal information before placing the order is redundant and I don't appreciate that.
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La torilleria honestly is one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in town.
Located in Kensington/Flemington, this place will capture anyone passing by with its colourful and vibrant exterior. As you can see, even the plates and bowls were beautifully coloured 💖
Every dish we ordered was so full of flavour- their salads were all so refreshing yet different from one another. My favourite though would have to be the tacos - loved their use of corn tortillas, which were so amazing they did not flake or break. Another big star for their amazing salsas - no boring bits, every bite was fireworks.
FEATURED FOOD:
- chicken tostadas
- carne asada tacos (marinated grilled beef)
- pescado taco (fish taco)
- tinga de pollo taco (chicken taco)
- carnita taco (pork)
- chilaquiles (tortilla chips)
- frijoles refritos ( black beans, queso Oaxaca, jalapeños)
- jug of agua fresca (Lime, cucumber, chia and agave nectar)
They’re also available from Providoor if you’re isolating 🌮
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