Went there for lunch today , had the americano and it was Devine !! Succulent and tender and juicy , all over my mouth and hands yummm . Definitely will be going back soon . Can’t wait .
I normally go to Grill'd for my steak sanga fix, but ever since they shrunk it, it was time for me to move on. So I gave this place a go, oh man was my choice excellent! I ordered the El Suarez, was meant to be spicy but it was mild so don't be scared for those who can't handle the heat. The steak was so tender, every bite was without worry of ripping the whole steak out. I find this being a problem with allot of cafe these days who don't tenderize it properly. The whole thing just worked, from the pickles offsetting the jalapenos, to the egg and bacon making it the lot! I want another one just writing this, will be back.
A friend introduced me to the El Chivi recently. And I’m so very happy he did. Have been back numerous times. They are delicious !! Recommend the Suarez and the Vegan. So much flavour, and the steak is so soft and easy to eat.
Make sure your hungry when you try the Suarez. You won’t need to eat again for the rest of the day.
Will be back for more.
Had the pleasure of trying these steak sandwiches over the weekend and I must say i was severely impressed! Couldnt ask for a better flavour combination in the El Suarez. Pickles, jalepinos, the sauces, olives! Everything you want. The steak was tender and not too thick which is the pitfall of most steak sandwiches that I have tried. El Chivi has revolutionised the steak sandwitch! will be returning again and again!
In a saturated Melbourne burger market, the El Chivi steak sandwich flavour bombs are something entirely unique. The food has been consistently delicious and fresh no matter which festival or event I've eaten at, and I'm so happy they now have a pop up location in QV so I can get my chivi fix whenever. The original El Chivi with added dill pickles is my fave ;) They probably also do one of the best vegan takeaway dishes too!
Stumbled across this gem the other day. Went for the El Suarez loved the name loved the burger. The El Chivi hot sauce really warms the insides for this time of year in Melbourne. Recommend going there on an empty stomach.
I salivate over the thought of this delicious feast. El Chivi has nailed all aspects of a mouth watering steak sandwich, with fresh ingredients, real meat, none of that processed crap, very generous size and bloody well priced for such juicy goodness...all served by awesome funky staff. Cheers Team, I will be back!
Absolutely sensational, nowhere else in Melbourne will you find a restaurant selling authentic Uruguayan Steak Sandwiches and they are better than the ones in Uruguay. Will be back again and again until I am a 'walking Chivito'
5 Star Food, 5 Star service. Genuine stomach filler and all round great time. Definitely booking this place in as a regular lunch spot! A friend spoke very highly of their new Vegan burger whilst I’d advise the El Suarez with extra pickles!!
Easily the best steak sandwiches Iv ever had, steak was nicely seasoned and was so juicy and tender. I’ll definitely be coming back very soon. Thank you el chivi team xxx
Wow. what a way to end our Melbourne experience. The steak sandwich was supreme and the cheeky staff a pleasure to do business with. Can we have you in new Zealand soon please?? Have never had a sandwich like this before and the fries just topped off a great experience. Keep up the good work El Chivi Team
Best steak sandwiches I ever had. Absolutely delicious! The meat was very tender and the sauce was to die for. Everything was very fresh and yummy. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Well done guys and keep up the good work. I can’t wait to have another Presidente 🍔🍔🍔.
I love this place! The food is delicious and all the ingredients taste so fresh. Excellent value and the service is top notch. I was so excited to see them in QV as I have visited their food truck at various locations. I highly recommend the food and recommend you try the jalepeno poppers 😁
This place makes the best burgers or 'chivitos' in Melbourne, the only place I know that uses quality scotch fillet steaks. A must try for any burger enthusiast.
You get what you pay for, D-Licious!
I have been to many food truck festivals and without hesitation will go straight to El Chivi.
It’s so exciting to know they have a fixed address now, hopefully it’s permanent!
A++ feed nestled in a nook of QV. The piece of uruguayan meat is always perfect and really makes you question if youre ever going to eat a burger patty again.
Stumble across this little gem right in the heart of the city and I couldn't be more happy! I ordered the Suarez with fries and some jalapeno poppers and was blown away by how good it was. The steak inside was easily the best I have had in a steak sandwich and the poppers were a great little extra. The wonderful staff were even kind enough to tell the name of the song they were playing at the time (legendary move)
Would 100% go back next time I am in the city :)
Good to see my favourite food truck now has a store location!
You cant beat the El Chivi burger, juicy steak to fill up your belly. The staff always have awsome vibes and service.
Best steak sandwich I've had in a long time! Meat was tender, veggies were fresh and the sauce was delicious!! Not to mention the incredibly nice staff. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or dinner break at QV.
Had a really great experience on Monday for lunch at the QV pop up shop, the staff where lovely and the food on point, I had the Presidente and was awesome value for money and full of flavour, steak was very tender and so easy to eat. Very cool and unique setup/concept shop along side St. Gerry's doing Greek donuts. Will recommend and be back!
Have seen the food truck at music festivals and was excited to try the new pop up store at Q.V. in the city. Me and my partner ordered the El Vegan and were not disappointed with the taste and freshness. Good amount of seating so you can stop by before or after the footy. Will be back! 🍔🍔
El Chivi have brought their roaming Uruguayan Steak Sandwiches to a permanent home in QV’s Urban Market Food Court. El Chivi has paired up with St Gerry’s donuts to set up a (hopefully) permanent home in the downstairs food court (Urban Market) at QV. Their modest range of steak sandwiches make for a filling lunch or casual eat (but not too filling as you will want to save room for donuts!)
Really nice food truck style street food. Burgers were seasoned really well and dipping sauce for chips was quite tasty. A lot of different burger options available. When they say it’s a hot burger the don’t lie! Love it!! Large chips such a generous amount for the price love it defiantly your money’s worth.
I was invited as a guest or El Chivi on their second day of opening this week and I must say I was quite impressed. They make Uruguayan style steak sandwiches and have opened a pop up store in Q.V.
I very much enjoyed their unique concept which was originally born as a food truck and continues to operate as they launch as something more permanent.
The chips were very tasty and the meat itself perfectly cooked and sensationally tender. Plenty of bold flavours from the dill pickles too
Super juicy and tender, packed with nutrition! The steak is cooked to perfection, veggies are super fresh. Portion is very decent, worth the money. Hope they can open a shop soon!
A steak sandwich is only as good as the...steak, and what can I say, amazing!
We had the Chivi sandwiches and they were fantastic in flavour with the sauces and olives, and oh so yum!
Jalapeño poppers were also a favourite! Could have been hotter still but the current heat would suit all palates.
Highly recommend!
George David Michaelides
+4.5
Set up in Richmond today and grabbed a quick bite. My goodness !! This truck needs to open up a shop asap has the el Chivi for $13 which was so tender and juicy with no Sinue whatsoever, the added cheese and green olives make this a delight yummm
Not your average steak sandwich. Tender meat with a combination of flavours I've never had. The sauce, the olives, the meat, and salad so good.
super juicy and tender meat. trust me you WILL need two or three napkins. I specially loved the green olives and salad in it. definitely unique and worth a try.
A 5 for the best quality food truck meal I have had ever and providing such a delicious vegan option on the menu. Fries were good too, woke up craving another burger:
I had the El Presidente and my partner had the vegan burger and they were both delicious! I'm still thinking about it! A gourmet burger for only $15 that is full of flavour is a totally fair price I think. Can only recommend but careful you might get addicted!
A quality steak sandwich/burger & Food Truck is especially fast on service.
Great, quality fillings and they didn't' skimp anywhere. The flavours were great and the food truck is really fast on serving. It's more than just 'fill your stomach' type of burger 'cos you're at a Food Truck festival'.
Highly recommended but quality don't come cheap @$15 but it's worth it when comparing with other Food Trucks ($12 for inferior stuff)
I just had the el Suarez with chimichurri and it is was fantastic. Their foodtruck is very well setup. What more can I say, just delicious!
Just conquered the @El.Chivi Burger Challenge at @WelcomeToThornbury for a little bit of Friday Night Overfeeding!
1 x El Chivi
1 x El Suarez
1 x El Presidente
1 x El shit load of fries
I loved all the burgers, especially the El Suarez! Tasty buns, heaps of fresh vegetable matter, lean yet super tender minute steaks and some special South American style sauce and spices. Would eat again. ^_^
OOOh My gosh!!! Flavour and value for money was absolutely out of this world. The steak was so tender making eating it a breeze, the wait time was short and after biting in thought I was eating from a restaurant. Great job team and cant wait for my next steak sandwich
Hands down the best Steak Sandwich you can have in the southern hemisphere. Check the Facebook page and come and have an authentic taste of Uruguay.
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