Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"Service was amazing, the waiter was very attentive and made excellent choices with the best margaritas to have. He also brought over some Smokey..."

Dani Boudville

Edgar Darmawan

"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..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Great place, cramped crowded with a fantastic vibe and the food delicious.Smokey Margarita✔Lamb Tostadas ✔Al Pastor Tacos..."

JB

"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..."

Samantics

"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..."

Fátima LVallecillo

"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..."

Michelle

"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...."

Kate McCallum

"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. ..."

Tracey Graham

"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..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"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..."

Giovanna Isabella

"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..."

Quynh

"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..."

Mj

"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..."

Nicolas Pham

Dumba

"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..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Very authentic Mexican food, probably the most authentic you'll find in Melbourne and reasonably priced. Must try the horchata and the al..."

Luca Alessandro

"One of my favourite places. Very cute setting, colourful and vibrant, feels like we're not in Australia anymore. Outdoor and indoor seating...."

Heli Sinnpson

"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..."

Moneta Tan

"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..."

Lil Foodie

"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..."

Nicole P

"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..."

One.hungry.girl10

"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..."

Tamara Brennan

"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..."

Ric Webster

"Really tasty clean food with great service. Had a great selection of vegetarian food too. My favorite was the cheese fondue and mushroom tostada...."

MelBVegFoodie

"Melbourne's most authentic Mexican dining experience. Don't believe me? Well, most of Melbourne's Mexican restaurants now use La Tortilleria's..."

Ian Laking

"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..."

Pass The Plate

"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..."

Brahmjot Kaur

"La Tortilleria never fails to disappoint. Having visited Mexico last year and experienced the real deal, this place comes very close! Love that they..."

Allthefoods

"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..."

Rosie Raiti

"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)...."

Shazzamataz

"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,..."

Fussy Eater

"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..."

Valina Whites

"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..."

Lauren

"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..."

Masi Hashemi

"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,..."

Laura Gutierrez

"Just came back from California with a craving for authentic tacos. Got recommended La Tortilleria from a mate and it did not disappoint! Great..."

Ross McLean

"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..."

Evan Mery

"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..."

Sakshi Dez

"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..."

Serena Huh

"La torilleria honestly is one of my favourite Mexican restaurants in town. Located in Kensington/Flemington, this place will capture anyone passing..."

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Mesa Verde

83/100 (1353 ratings)

"Food Rating: 😀 4.5/5 (Corn Fritters)Atmosphere Rating: 4.5/5Service Rating: 👏 5/5Good vibes, Good food, Good music...."

Julia.eats

"I’ve been to MV twice in the past two weeks. The first time we had no idea what to expect and it was recommended to us. Staff were super friendly,..."

YumYum

"Very nice place enjoyed the food and the atmosphere , we had the chef selection of the four course meal was $60 each and thought we got our monies..."

Steven Micallef

"Probably the most friendly and hospitable service I’ve ever had in the CBD! Absolutely standout!We had the “feed me” menu so got to..."

Maria Condello

"Putting aside the fact the music here is so loud that you can barely hear yourself think, the food here was really nice (the guacamole was one of the..."

AaronN

"Located on the 6th floor of Curtin House, The place is actually spacious and had a really nice ambience. Staffs were quite nice and water were always..."

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"Food and service was really good! The bar staff were super helpful and friendly! The food came our really quickly and tasted really good. Definitely..."

Luciana Pinto

"Hands down Melbourne’s best Mexican venue available. With high end Mexican food without the high end prices. With chefs either from Mexico or..."

EatPicLove

"This place has Mexican food that is waay more high-end than what I'm used to, but I love it! The staff is happy to accommodate to vegans, and the..."

Miriam Haug

"I always sort of overlook venues in Curtin House because it's so hyped, but I ended up at Mesa Verde with friends the other night and was actually..."

Quince And Cheese

"Had a great experience at Mesa Verde! Service was friendly when I walked in, and I got a nice comfortable booth. Love the decor and menu design...."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Very classy place. Food is delicious, I would highly recommend the tacos and one of the many cocktails/margaritas they have to offer.. I tried the..."

Srslyfoods

"Looking for the perfect night out? You would want to start at Mesa Verde where the food is amazing and the environment is really unique and cosy. We..."

Agreekable

"One of my favourite Mexican restaurants, Mesa Verde gives the goods with both food and drink. Their tacos are amazing but so are the seafood options...."

Miagoreng.com

"Friendly staff, made our group feel comfortable. Nice mood and atmosphere. Convenient location. More importantly, the food was very good...."

Anna

"Overall, I had an excellent experience at Mesa Verde - Will definitely return and also recommend to others. The service we received was very..."

Jacob Johnson

"Rare to find a place with staff who really love what they do. The bartenders have some great knowledge, the food is unreal, and the service is..."

David Mercer

"Went here with a friend after spending an afternoon on the rooftop bar. I got the braised beef cheek taco and the prawn tostada, and my friend and I..."

Bluewaves12

"loved the creative, fresh takes on classic mexican dishes. enjoyed the excellent booth seating, very relaxing. impeccable service . and the best..."

Keegan Costley

"Came on a Wednesday night. Like the dimly lit, playful vibe. On that night it was easy enough to have a conversation, while still feeling lively...."

Keith

"Some really good pork belly tacos and grilled corn for all my Mexican lovers in Melbourne. Lively atmosphere, great cocktails and bartenders have a..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Great space and tunes with a great list of tequilas and mezcals (yes they do have other spirits beers and wines)Friendly and knowledgeable bar..."

S

"I'm going to go straight into this review and talk about the charred corn. Seriously for corn lovers this is the the most delectable corn on the cob..."

The Pet Roo

"Delicious prawn tacos! I’m not an expert but I have eaten loads of 🌮🌮🌮🌮 and the crispy prawn would be up there. Also highly recommend..."

Fatcat

"Went there for tea. Ordered the “let us feed you” which makes life easy you don’t have to decide what to order. Just sit back ( with a cocktail..."

Brett

"First time ever in a bar, and this is really nice. I’m the only person here alone, of course, but the staff are very friendly, the wine list is..."

IBeCreepyPanda

"Wow, this place! Super impressed with dinner last Friday! Love Mexican and chose this specifically from Zomato reviews and rating. Glad I did. Its on..."

Carmen N

"The restaurant is well hidden on the sixth floor of an old building which adds to the charm, and the rustic decor feels old fashioned and..."

ZZQ

"I’d never heard of this joint before but it’s actually really decent Mexican food. The fish taco at Fonda is my absolute favourite, so Mesa..."

Jesskaar

"In vintage Curtin House lies this cavernous Mexican tapas eatery and bar with a pumping vibe. We chose a range of tacos, quesadilla and sides with..."

J0yy173

"Great low lit restaurant with good service and the tacos were tasty and well priced. The ceviche was also fresh for entree. Cool decore and the..."

Kylie S

" Quality at its finest One of the best meal I ever had . Good work guys . Keep going on same . Unforgettable experience with my family members. We..."

Shaun Mitchell

"I've had a love affair with Mexican food since my first beef taco I had in a street fair in Sydney many many moons ago. I have the opportunity to..."

Phil Kelley

"Mmmmmmmm Tequila my friend we meet again! Mesa Verde occupies the old office space of Right Angle Studios (who write the excellent Thousand Guides). ..."

Tomas

"Great Margaritas with a fantastic selection of Mezcals. I asked for a flight of Mezcals (not on the menu) and the staff was more than happy to create..."

Marcel S.

"Awesome Mexican hang out! Staff are amazing and very attentive to any needs you might have. Cool ambience, delicious food, great cocktails and fun..."

Antonia

"Amazing restaurant for a relaxed dinner after a workday! The food, atmosphere and waiters are top. Recommend the Prawns and Crab Cocktail followed by..."

Francisco Vieira Cabral

"Love this place! Been here about 4 times and it has never disappointed. Food is always fresh, so don't come here if your looking for a 'sloppy overly..."

Ironic Foodie

"The best Mexican in Melbourne, kick ass cocktails and cliche free food. Real talent in the kitchen. The hidden gem in one of Melbourne best..."

Johnny Rocket 88

"My partner and I came here for a round of tacos and cocktails. The tacos were yummy and fresh! The cocktails were very unique and delicious. I..."

KITCHFIT

"Mesa Verde has a great relaxed vibe and is a perfect place for groups to meet, particularly given many of the food options work well to share. The..."

Fussy Eater

"The fish taco was absolutely the best fish taco I've tasted - and I've had a few. Just delicious. The dirty martini was made to perfection, so very..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Food are nice flavour! But the thing that let down is timing, I mean the food are slow. So just enjoy your drink or don't come on the busy night...."

Keng Ronnapong

"Mesa Verde Melbourne provides an interesting take on Mexican food, with a fit out that resembles and old style saloon rather than the expected..."

The City Lane

"Great tacos and tapas in a busy restaurant/ bar. Simple, tasty food with a little bit of edge. Lively place to eat on the 6th floor of Curtin House...."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Came across Mesa Verde on a Friday night. Was there only to have a few drinks with a small group. The atmosphere was lovely; dimly lit with..."

Pree

"I am trying to remember the name of the native Mexican strong spirit we had to start (was cactus derived, but not tequila), lovely and smokey - bar..."

MJay

"The most fab twist of western-world Mexican! The corn chips with cashew crema and guac were outstanding along with the caramelised cream brûlée!..."

Brooke568

"Mexican food is one of those trends that luckily doesn't seem to go away in this city. Mesa Verde is located in Curtin House on Swanston St. Yep, the..."

Edge Of My Plate

"Mesa Verde, perched on the last floor before hitting the rooftop, was worth every step to get there. And might I add, there is a functioning..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Love the flavours and the show at night! Used to be very busy place now gone downhill a lot. Get the show back and a bit more of that groovy..."

Andy C

"Mexican tends to be our go to cuisine at home or eating out for times when we know we want something delicious but aren’t sure what we’re looking..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"I recently had my birthday party here and it was sensational. AMAZING food, wine, service and ambiance. My 40 guests and I had such a memorable..."

Clare

"The menu changes often but I always find the food amazing, crazy fresh ingredients. Best tacos I've ever had. Cant get over the beans. Try..."

Bridge Norton

"I went here for dinner several nights ago with a close friend on her recommendation. I really enjoyed everything about this place - the atmosphere..."

Emily Hobson

"I've been here 3 or 4 times now. Great atmosphere and the tequila tasting and tequila+ beer thing is cool. The food I find dish to dish variances,..."

BlueJay

"Went there for drinks. Lovely atmosphere in the heart of the city. Great warm feel with all the wood around. Watched the friendly and quick staff..."

Nick Parry-Jones

"Really don't understand the hate in the reviews for this place. The interior is gorgeous and the tequila selection is immense. I often come here with..."

Vince

"The restaurant is spacious, with a projector showing Mexican films on the wall, Mexican vintage candles and lamps all around the restaurant and on..."

TuesdayswithT

"Great food, atmosphere and service. First time here and hopefully I get to come again. We tried a few dishes and must say they were pretty deelious!!..."

Pjgirl

"Decided to head to Mesa for a quick bite after work. I was by myself and the host kindly offered me a place at the bar so I could watch all the..."

Melbslady

"Great food and drinks. Great intimate venue. Food is delicious, but do yourself a favour and skip the wine menu (although it's excellent!) and skip..."

Kellie Mccarthy

"Loved it. We did the $55 a head menu. So much food!!! Loved the tacos. Awesome cocktails, great tunes and the staff were all really lovely. The boys..."

Simone Louise

"Fantastic place our 2nd time there and won't be the last delicious food, great atmosphere, and the waiters always there when you need them. Terrific..."

Debbie

"Great Venue, Amazing Beer List. Wandered in off the street one Sunday afternoon and had a great time. Love the records on display, the oil lanterns..."

Glenn

"The food here is amazing, the tacos were a good size and full of flavour! Make sure you try the corn! Friendly service! Great experience, I will be..."

Brendan Butcher

"We dined here for a second time.. Started with some cocktails to tickle the throat and maybe start a tickle later. They were great! Get the margarita..."

Coffee Maverick

"Excellent dinner. Visited Mese Verde for dinner and thought it was wonderful. Loved the corn, pulled pork tacos and salted prawns. I enjoyed the Lamb..."

Rachel Bartlett

"Yum! Good find. 6 of us en.... Yum! Good find. 6 of us enjoyed a beautifully prepared meal made with love & fresh ingredients. Home style. Think..."

Likes Good Food

"The best place to go if someone wants to try different tequilas!! The food is delicious and the service is even better !! Adam was the best host!..."

kairy chaparro jaimes

"Loved the Portbello mushroom quesadillas and the Ox tongue tacos. Guac was also out of this world! Will definitely be..."

Eastina Zhang

"Place was vibey food was nice loved the ox tongue taco should add hot sauce it gives it a bit of a..."

Jamie Potisomporn

"MESA VERDE...what a lit time fam! Mexican vibes with a heavy tequila influenced cocktail menu. The service was amazing, very attentive bar staff with..."

Nickyy Babyy

"Great atmosphere and a delicious range of cocktails and upmarket tacos. The service was attentive and friendly while not being intrusive (pet hate of..."

Ty Johnson

"Cocktails and tequila range is awesome. Food is amazing melt in your mouth oxtail tacos so good highly recommend, the place in side is very moody and..."

JCEZz

"Such great food, great staff and great vibes! Went for the chef's selection with agave pairing and everything we were served was so well explained..."

Georgia Smith

"If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars, I would. Quintessentially Melbourne, this venue is both a Restaurant and Bar & just about as the..."

Michael Hackney

Mamasita

83/100 (2858 ratings)

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"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Value: 4.5Service: 5Ambience: 4We decided to celebrate our anniversary at this fancy bar-like..."

Munching With Mel

"Everyone must try..."

Vi Tran

"Good Mexican food in the city. Corn is well cooked and has great flavour. The slow cooked meat falls off the bone. Service is..."

Dumba

"Probably the best Mexican I have been to. Close quarters dining in well designed space. Staff were friendly with a fast paced service. We had one of..."

ARMANEATS

"absolutely delicious food we especially enjoyed the potatoes guac and the jackfruit tacos!! the only downside was an annoying bar tender/server that..."

Ana

"Came here on a weekend with a booking, we were running late but I was very happy with how the staff waited for us and didn’t try to rush..."

Melbournefoodieee

"wow what a delightful dining experience! my friend and i chose the "feed me" option. after the first bite i took i was already in heaven! the..."

Thuaners

"Great food, great cocktails and friendly service. Will be..."

Rsv947

"Been wanting to visit this institution for a while. We tried a few different dishes which were all very delicious. The spare ribs absolutely melt in..."

Food Junkie

"I really love this place. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. We arrived around 3.30pm, just before it started to get busy, so we..."

Rhonni

"We dined at Mamasita for lunch and really enjoyed the shared lunch menu for $29 per person. This consisted of the Smokey corn, ceviche, taco and ice..."

Val86

"Haven’t been to mamasita for more than 10 years, and it’s great to be back to fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Love everything here..."

Snowflower

"Discover Mamasita, one of Melbourne’s favourite Mexican restaurant hotspots on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. If you enjoy Mexican tapas style..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Kara C was great and the girl with the accent who told me my coudaroy top was nice...."

Nicole Isles

"Oh. MY. GOSH! The fish tacos and corn here are something you HAVE to try if you ever go here. While the ox tongue and pork tacos are pretty standard..."

Sancha Noranho

"Didn’t have a reservation, they found us a spot at the bar, enjoyed the feed me menu. Tacos were legit. Tostada was yum and the food around us all..."

Srslyfoods

"Booked a week in advance and on the website there were 3 options for seating. Table, high chairs or bar. I opt for the table because it's more..."

Josephine

"Great service. Highly recommend the feed me menu. The veggie tostadita had heaps of flavour. Loved the cashew cream. Meat and veggie tacos were also..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"I would say the food is okay, good for when you’re feeling like mexican food but please note that the prices here are expensive and the portions..."

Walter

"SURCHARGE FOR CREDIT CARDS.This venue is very busy (always is!!!). We came for a romantic dinner. The lighting was low and created pleasing..."

LeanGuy

"Very happy it's possible to book these days so we could get a table without the fuss of queuing. The food here is great - so much flavour from the..."

J0yy173

"Fave Mexican place in Melbourne. Great atmosphere and dim lighting inside. Food was a bit slow to come out, but was delicious when it arrived. Good..."

JoKar

"Every single thing we had was absolutely delicious!Corn on the cob, chorizo quesadillas, FRIED FISH TACOS (omg) and the beef ribs were divine!..."

Sanjana Ravi

"Love the lime fish dish for the starters. The ox tongue taco was great, and the soft taco wrapped nicely around the ox tongue. The prawns for the..."

Kathy Wang

"Took our parents (for their birthdays) on Saturday night. Nice venue. We chose the Staff Favourites share menu and were entranced when the head chef..."

Kai Berberich

"Starters and desserts were the best. Main course menu was good but could have a widespread variety. Overall was a good experience of lunch with my..."

Chitrali

"Mamasita is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always bring my interstate visitors here when they visit Melbourne. The ambience, food,..."

Jill

"Visited Mamasitas last weekend and had very high hopes after the rave reviews it has. Must say the cocktails are great and look super pretty service..."

MeaganJaye

"First thing very friendly lady staff Eleanor and the head chef. Very good interior and ambiance. Food is not delay everything on time.We..."

Chef ASD

"Amazing food, impecable service and great creativity in the drinks department. Chef Martin is very, very talented and the staff are (very..."

SL Member

"Tuesday evening catch up with some friends was perfect at Mamasita! Our host, Max has a top notch service! Great at recommending - everything turned..."

Jade Lim

"Now this was a dinner spot we decided last minute to check out. Didn’t want to keep going to Fonda for Mexican and caught wind of this spot tucked..."

Tim J Naismith

"Tasty food, lively ambience, lovely staff, overall interesting experience. We had a great experience with the mexican food here. The place is kinda..."

Megha Agarwal

"We had a tasty meal here tonight. The only downside was the hefty $15 price tag for the sparkling water (on tap, not bottled) which barely had any..."

Gaetano Vinci

"This is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Melbourne. No, in Australia. It’s a must visit for me every time I visit. We really need more Mexican..."

Marianna Tuccia

"First time here and everything was great! Love the chargrilled corn and tacos trust me they are so yummmm. Cocktails were also amazing. I ordered the..."

292397559

"Pretty decent Mexican food in a city where Mexican food isn't all that popular!Atmosphere: Pretty cool. Despite being on Collins street,..."

Billsmith.1829

"We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was really busy consistently throughout the evening. This meant the drinks service was really slow but..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"Great food, service and location! Very well priced too. Went on Sunday night without a booking and ended up getting the best seat in the house, in..."

Danica Tanica

"Still to date, the Spanish place that tops the list for me. Everything here is just so fresh and perfectly balanced. The combinations are bang on -..."

Linda

"I love this place, i go here a few times per year with thw wife.Great service, great food, great atmosphere.I cant get enough, so i thought..."

Ellinas

"Excellent service! I really enjoy the vibe here and the food is delicious and very presentable. Everything is great but on the pricey side. The..."

Eliza Cade

"Came here at 4.30pm on a Friday as we knew this place was going to get busy. We were right, by 5pm the restaurant was buzzing. Very friendly and..."

ToFeedTwo

"AMAZING. Food, drinks, staff, atmosphere.. everything was so great. Great spice kick here and there. Had the fried fish taco (BEST dish of the night..."

Denise Lim

"The dish you need to try is the corn on the cob. Topped with cheese, chilli and a squeeze of lemon this is a must dish that should be on everyone's..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"A very famous Mexican restaurant in Melbourne for sure. Perfect hangout spot to enjoy some tacos and drinks. We have had many different dishes and..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"This place was buzzing with people. Staff were friendly and made sure we got a table, after a brief wait (and delicious drink at the bar). Tacos were..."

Karma Clarke

"Heard great things so headed in too see what the fuss was about. Venue was really nice and in a great location. Food was good but not great. It was..."

WillAfon

"I’ve waited so long to come here!! Arrived at 9 so beat the rush. The braised beef tostada was a highlight for sure. The meat is melt in your mouth..."

Linda

"Went here with the team and the boys. This place was mad. The malakias enjoyed their pork. They couldn’t get enough of it. They even tried the..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Great service. I always enjoy the vibe. Food is delicious and that’s why I don’t mind waiting in line for a table. I had a dish with cactus once..."

Anisha

"Beautiful Mexican food, but a little too expensive. My husband and I used to eat here regularly few years back, but the very loud music and endless..."

Oana Cristina

"Came here last night for a friend’s birthday. The place was full on a weeknight. Waited at the bar then got seated pretty quickly at the table. Got..."

Bear Noms

"Everything is great, but on the pricey side. The spiced got chocolate is very special and worth to try. Chicken wings and taco are nice. Other things..."

VodkaO_ZS

"I was here when it was fairly new and had to line up to eat to just a couple of months ago, but nothing has changed in their cooking. It is still..."

April

"Delicious! My favourite was the lamb rib cutlets, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, highly recommended! The tacos were yum - with lots of options..."

Viv OY

"My friend and I felt like Mexican in the city so we decided to try this place. Small wait for a table but that’s expected for a Friday night and no..."

Haley

"The best Mexican in Melbourne , Staff are wonderful and will help you choose the best items , however you haven’t properly been here until you..."

Chris Hasdo

"Love everything about this place! Such amazing food and drink. Incredible service and great atmosphere. The meats are all perfectly cooked and there..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Great fancy Mexican food. Good atmosphere. Most tables are bar tables with stools, which isn't a problem, unless you really care about traditional..."

Jon Humphries

"Hard to go wrong here, great service, good food, excellent vibe. We had the corn along with lamb, fish, and pork Tacos. All of them were good but the..."

Benjamin Sow

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Great service 👏 good food even though we didn't like the beef, barely touched it and had to return because sauce tasted weird. I got wrong..."

Onnida Thammapratheep

"Amazing! Will be back and try more stuff! Love the tacos and our server (long hair guy, sorry I forgot to ask your name) is so attentive and even..."

Anastasya Hong

"The food was fantastic, the cocktails were amazing (highly recommend the Mexican Mojito) and the service was exceptional! One of the absolute best..."

KC

"We loved our recent dinner at Mamasita. The staff are delightful and know their stuff: they helped us choose some tasty beverages. The food is..."

Kathryn M

"Fantastic service. We were seated at the bar and I have to say we had the best seats in the house. The bartenders are so engaging, entertaining and..."

Joshua A

El Sabor Mexican Grill And Bar

83/100 (1019 ratings)

"3.5/5 but rounded up for Zomato. With an abundance of Mexican restaurants in Melbourne it’s hard for one to stand out. El Sabor is not the best..."

SouthEastEater

"Nice neighbours, gave us a tomatillo can once for a pot plant. Can here them playing Nothing Compares 2 U by sinead O’Connor and mazzy star in the..."

Giselle.o

"An amazingly authentic Mexican restaurant! Came here with some friends for dinner on a Monday night and we were not disappointed. The ambience is..."

Vicky

"I have been to El Sabor twice over the last twelve months and haven’t been disappointed at all! The food is always fresh and am keen to go back..."

Jackson Morris

"Came here for dinner when en route to a play in the neighbourhood. I booked via Zomato which was quick and easy to do after looking at well rated..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Really liked this place. Food was really nice and tasty. Ordered the fajitas, nachos and tacos. Tacos were my least favorite but still ok. I felt..."

At Junior

"Has a cute Mexican interior setting with 2 floors. Staff was friendly and helpful.I ordered vege chimichanga based on staff’s..."

GreenSmoothie

"Stumbled upon this Mexican place in North Melbourne. Haven't had nachos in a while so I thought I'd get my nachos fix. I also tried green salsa for..."

Chey_ct

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here - it’s authentic Mexican food - not fast food as some may expect. The only disappointing thing is that they..."

Tom Sunshine

"In general we had a good time. We ordered some tacos, enchiladas and a quesadilla. The tacos and enchiladas were fabulous however, the quesadilla..."

Pks Aussi

"loved the food! service was friendly and atmosphere was casual and cozy :) 10/10 ordered a bit too much though and couldn't finish it all and had to..."

Oy

"Absolutely stunning and authentic mexican food so far.. the nachos super good.. alambres was beautiful. And the churros is the best!!..."

Khorry Sila

"Thursday night Margarita and three tacos for $15. Pretty good deal! The tacos were definitely nice, but not amazing. Tried the beef, pulled pork and..."

Teafo

"This place is great. I had to give them a 5 - I booked dinner for a joint birthday celebration and they provided us with free fiery tequila..."

Spicynoise

"Fajitas are yum and the wines are nice! The decor is very homey downstairs and I've always found the staff to be friendly but they are under the pump..."

David McNeil

"Chance encounter with this cute little spot.Relaxed atmosphere and seating. Knowledgeable and attentive staff!Food: had the Pescado (Fish)..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Great food and service. Authentic Mexican food. Can't wait to go back and try other plates. We had the fajitas for 2... plenty of food! Wish we could..."

Moo

"Generous serves of nachos at reasonable prices. The beef was seasoned perfectly and I loved the cheesiness of the nachos (and how they added guac at..."

Wandering Ella

"Such a great restaurant! Authentic Mexican food in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Great beer selection, really good vegetarian options and..."

Cat Anders

"Amazing authentic mexican food, the service was awesome. The waiters where really knowledgeable and you could they cared and where passionate about..."

Cameron Hill

"Like It!Not fine dining, but that's fine and well worth the $$$, as the food is GREAT!Sat upstairs, the mood and vibe was good. Plenty of..."

Jpolinkos

"An instant favourite.Great ambience, a bit more of a casual bar vibe downstairs, and a larger room with more seating upstairs - both great..."

B_Matts

"Came here yesterday for dinner , bookings were easily made via zomato. Cute small restaurant with an upstairs dining area and friendly staff...."

Thuyteeisaboy

"I've been here twice now, once with my friend Laura Bartholomeusz and other with my partner. This place is definitely great value for money. I..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Found this little Mexican gem whilst looking for a place to eat before heading to the comic's lounge. The venue is quite small and cute, with a..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"First time visit to El Sabor. All in all the food was good, the deep fried enchilada stood out the most as delicious, but the rest of the food was..."

Tina Salameh

"An increasing number of Mexican joints are now popping up left and right in Melbourne, but none are more traditional and authentic than El Sabor...."

Penguineats

"The word “authentic" springs to mind when we’re visiting El Sabor.It’s a cosy venue in North Melbourne with two levels to enjoy some..."

Melb Food Baby

"Most amazing mexican! So many different flavours.... just a taste explosion... first time trying mole with a Spanish guy by my side; his..."

QB

"El Sabor by El Cielo is an authentic Mexican restaurant owned and operated by the El Cielo brand. El Sabor translates to ‘flavour” or “taste”..."

Nicole Tang

"Found this place last minute because other restaurants were either full or closed on Good Friday. Staffs were really friendly, the bartender gave us..."

Clarinna

"El Sabor by El Cielo, located on Victoria St, North Melbourne, specializes in authentic and traditional Mexican style comfort food in an upscale..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Great food if you want the real deal! They don't cut corners, the ingredients are fresh and authentic. Nice place with very friendly staff. Best..."

Andrea Espinosa

"Just tried the new breakfast menu huevos Rancho - best I've ever had! I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. The staff are also super friendly and..."

Melissa Pearson

"My favourite mexican restaurant in melbourne! I feel like I'm in mexico every time I come here! Great service, delicious food and wonderful..."

Alara K

"El Cielo (“the heaven”) has combined with North Melbourne’s El Sabor (“the taste”) bringing Mexican street food and home style flavours to..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"The best authentic Mexican food I've tried in Melbourne. Great service and good selection of food and beer! I'm looking forward to going back and..."

Fabian Lopez

"A delicious meal with lovely, attentive staff.I think they encapsulated traditional Mexican food perfectly, not a superficial or..."

N Z

"They let us sample a range of their menu, including the Pescado tacos, a baji battered fish, served with chipotle mayo, red cabbage and lime, and the..."

Melbourne Explorer

"I enjoyed our experience here. The service was good. Informative and friendly without being pushy. The Mexican lager was surprisingly nice...."

Skellie

"We had a really enjoyable meal at El Sabor - the chicken enchilada was my favourite dish (that mole!) and we will be going back sometime soon to try..."

Trevor Johnston

"Delicious, and clean Mexican - really enjoyed it. Serving felt a tiny bit small but would dine here again a heartbeat! The sangria was very good..."

Amanda Harris

"Great authentic Mexican food & brilliant service! The 'antojitos mexicanos' share plate is delicious if you're not sure what to choose...."

LG

"Good food, friendly staff and great cocktails. I especially recommend their paloma. Conveniently right near the tram and a car park across the road...."

Kate

"The homemade corn chips took us back to our recent month long trip in Mexico! Chunky with a creamy Guac and green salsa the perfect kick start to the..."

Love2Eat

"Mexican Restaurant taken over by new owners only 4 weeks ago. Although a very tasty Margarita at $15 a pop the presentation needs to be worked on. It..."

Sue K

"Have wanted to try authentic Mexican food for a long time and we were delighted with this place. Soft corn tortillas with fresh sides and salads..."

Foodie Duo

"Dined here on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. Downstairs was quite small, not too sure about the space upstairs. There was a lot to choose..."

Quynh

"Whilst the Mexican food trend is 'so yesterday', to me, a good Mexican restaurant will never go out of fashion. El Sabor, a Mexican Cantina located..."

The New Fave

"Went here for the 6 course meal ! Well as cheesy as it sounds ! I was a bit disappointed about the quantity of food offered ! But the food was..."

Arv Sharma

"Awesome food, ordered the beef nachos & beef burrito, delicious & very tasty. The servings are very generous & the staff were great, awesome food,..."

KONG 🦍

"EveLovelle was invited to dine as guest at El Sabor Mexican feast at El Sabor, a hidden gem situated at North Melbourne along Victoria Street...."

Evelovelle

"A taco is a taco right? Wrong. And as it turns out, those crispy yellow things I’ve been calling tacos all this time are actually an American..."

Champagne And Chips

"The fingers of pastry were briefly fried for a crisp exterior and a gooey centre, but their full potential was not unleashed until it was dipped into..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Lovely service and yummy food! I'd recommend this place to others. The dishes all came out fresh and hot which I really liked and the owner kept..."

Kimmy_desu

"Great Mexican!. We bought a groupon deal and were really impressed! They were very accommodating for my vegetarian diet and everything was delicious!..."

Filthy-gorjuz

"Went using a groupon voucher - food was yummy, but not amazing, but for the price it was fair. Service a bit slow to start, but good once the dishes..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Went here last night with a groupon deal and it was great. Perfect level of spice, comforting tasty food, lots of food, and delicious Churros! Thanks..."

Laur Renold

"There are only good things you can say about El Sabor. From the lovely and attentive staff to the delicious fresh dishes, this is the perfect..."

100% Honest

"Great food. Great service. Everything you want in a restaurant. will be..."

Tim.michaluk

"Melbourne's best nachos. As I work close by, El Sabor is a favourite local haunt to head for lunch. Not only are the staff exceptionally attentive..."

Bradleycowanz

"The place was buzzing on Saturday night when we came. Tacos are great and moorish. The tangy sauce drizzled over the grilled corn is an easy win for..."

Edwar Kartio

"Super tasty, fair pricing. Nachos are really the bomb here and the grilled corn is lovely. Vegan Tacos could use a little work. Maybe more sauce?..."

Michael

"Really tasty wings and fajita platter. Kitchen was a bit slow to prepare food. Friendly polite service staff. Small venue, make sure to book ahead...."

Zack Longbotham

"Great food and service, highly recommended. Enchiladas serving size was a bit small though. Fish taco 🌮 was..."

Steven Lee

"The share plates for two, $40, are so filling! You don't need entrees. Chicken or beer, lots of fillings. Wish there was more guac but there is..."

Pat P

"We sat upstairs in the restaurant. The service was lovely, we had a new staff member that was doing their best. The food was very fresh with lots of..."

Suzanne Haynes

"Excellent margaritas (seriously good)! Service was prompt and friendly and the team knew their stuff. The classic Mexican food was really well..."

Gingerbiscuit1979

Hot Lips Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Hot lips has become a regular for my friend and I . Great service, the most friendliest staff and amazing atmosphere.Food although smaller..."

Ambs Flores

"Love this place. Cool feel amazing food and pretty good cocktails. Only thing it is a bit expensive (but love the corn) but service is good too...."

Steven Z

"Lovely service from the staff. I loved the quasadilla and the cerviche the most! Gorgeous presentation. Not huge portions and on a Saturday night had..."

Eater123

"Our family rates this really highly because the service is outstanding,the food is innovative and delicious,and it has a cool vibe. The music is up..."

Matt

"Have eaten here a number of times now and each time we're treated to friendly service, fresh and tasty flavours and an excellent cocktail menu. Keeps..."

StephieP

"Second time visiting Hot Lips & both times we have had a great experience. The food is full of flavour and I personally think it’s reasonably..."

Tash

"Best Mexican in Bayside for sure, chilaquiles are to die for, loved the pork tacos, convenient being right opposite train station, so Happy they are..."

Simmone Duckmanton

"After seeing they were featured in Broadsheet Melbourne, I convinced my husband that we should check out our 'backyard' and try out some of their..."

LengS

"I've travelled through Mexico more times than I can count, and it's rare for me to be anything but disappointed by Melbourne's attempts at the..."

James

"Great night out once again at Hot Lips especially with those prawn tacos...mmmmm. Our waitress was so lovely and attentive, and made great..."

Georgie Kay

"I don't know what all these cheapskates below are complaining about. The food was great and this was reflected in the price. The prices also aren't..."

Remi Audette

"Really friendly staff. Food is mostly good with the odd exception. The Highett cooler is the greatest mocktail I’ve ever had! But the churros..."

Brittany Clark

"From the moment I walked in I was greeted and served by very friendly happy staff. The atmosphere is very vibrant and the food was absolutely..."

Tee

"If you want real Mexican flavours and beers, go here. The fish tacos are a favourite alongside the quesadillas. Not a Corona in sight. Try..."

Guy Drerup

"Eaten here twice now and love it. Very fresh food, lots of variety, great drinks. Can get busy but have always had great service. Lovely to have a..."

Jane E

"Food • • • • Service • • • • •Ambiance • • • • •Price $$We were recommended..."

Kayla

"The vegetarian nachos are so diffirrent to any ice had before and so enjoyable, unfortunately just too small. The ceviche was also yummy. And I love..."

Lahwees

"Great food, great drinks and lovely staff!I had dinner with my friends last Saturday and we really enjoy the place! Try Taco de Pescado,..."

Ale Conti

"A group of girlfriends and I went for some Friday night dinner and drinks here last week. We sat out by the heaters with blankets provided. The..."

Rebecca.glew

"Came here with a group of friends for dinner and drinks. The jamaica sour I think is my new fav cocktail it was delicious. Guacamole was tasty with..."

Erinnnn?food

"We took 6 people to Hot Lips Hacienda and loved every minute of it. Five of us had TENGO HAMBRE ($55 banquet) and one had the vegetarian options...."

Marion Groves

"I went here with my girlfriends last weekend and had an amazing time. We got there early after work and only had to wait about 10minutes..."

ND

"Absolutely loved the vibe at Hot Lips Hacienda including the staff, the people, the music and the layout of the bar and the rest of the restaurant...."

Chris Lueb

"I have been to Hot Lips twice now...the first time in opening week where I understand they were finding their feet but still had an unreal buzz in..."

Alana Terech

"I went here with some girlfriends and we all had a great night. Loved the cocktails and the food was perfect for us as we love to share dishes to get..."

Hayley Campbell

"Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Hot Lips. The cocktails were amazing and food was authentic and delicious. Staff were extremely friendly and..."

Laura Miller

"Very new to the area and this is the first place we have tried. Amazing food. There was a few hiccups in the ordering but wait staff went above..."

Matt

"Been hanging for a decent Mexican feed in bayside and was amped to learn this was happening. Have now been 3 times and it is amazing. Have pretty..."

Shannon Weaver

"Great vibe for a pre-Movie dinner on a Tuesday night with Janaya SymonsService was superb, and food backed it up - the pulled pork tostaditas..."

Tyson Symons

"If you love authentic Mexican this is a must try. I met the chefs and they have been flown over from Mexico which is awesome. The food is great, the..."

Simon Blangiardo

"We arrived just after 7 to a full restaurant, was put on the wait list and the staff member assured us it wasn't more than 40mins. Having read a..."

NattyL

"One of the most delicious Mexican flan I've ever tried 😋. AMAZING 👏 The chef is amazing and the staff are very friendly. My Japanese friend..."

Fabiola Espinoza

"Food was amazing first of all but the staff were just so lovely and the vibe/atmosphere was so cheerful. The cooks were awesome and so friendly, we..."

Matt Maisano

"Took my family to celebrate my birthday, we had a party of 7. My family have many years of hospitality experience and we’re extremely impressed..."

Lachlan Scott

"After going to a down market Mexican restaurant in Aspendale Hot Lips Hacienda outclassed this restaurant in terms of quality, variety and price...."

Marg Lange

"Place was lovely, food was delicious!! And sizes were perfect. Definitely I’ll come back to try other dishes..."

Gisel Zieck

"Small food and small drinks menu, but everything we ordered was pretty tasty. Food came out super fast. Took parents here and they said we are coming..."

Rachael Angley

"Excellent service, we had a large group sitting and the staff, particularly Alex, were exceptionally accomodating. Food was delightful and the..."

Tiere Van't Westeinde

El Sabor

82/100 (1913 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"3.5/5 but rounded up for Zomato. With an abundance of Mexican restaurants in Melbourne it’s hard for one to stand out. El Sabor is not the best..."

SouthEastEater

"Nice neighbours, gave us a tomatillo can once for a pot plant. Can here them playing Nothing Compares 2 U by sinead O’Connor and mazzy star in the..."

Giselle.o

"An amazingly authentic Mexican restaurant! Came here with some friends for dinner on a Monday night and we were not disappointed. The ambience is..."

Vicky

"I have been to El Sabor twice over the last twelve months and haven’t been disappointed at all! The food is always fresh and am keen to go back..."

Jackson Morris

"Came here for dinner when en route to a play in the neighbourhood. I booked via Zomato which was quick and easy to do after looking at well rated..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Really liked this place. Food was really nice and tasty. Ordered the fajitas, nachos and tacos. Tacos were my least favorite but still ok. I felt..."

At Junior

"Has a cute Mexican interior setting with 2 floors. Staff was friendly and helpful.I ordered vege chimichanga based on staff’s..."

GreenSmoothie

"Stumbled upon this Mexican place in North Melbourne. Haven't had nachos in a while so I thought I'd get my nachos fix. I also tried green salsa for..."

Chey_ct

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here - it’s authentic Mexican food - not fast food as some may expect. The only disappointing thing is that they..."

Tom Sunshine

"In general we had a good time. We ordered some tacos, enchiladas and a quesadilla. The tacos and enchiladas were fabulous however, the quesadilla..."

Pks Aussi

"loved the food! service was friendly and atmosphere was casual and cozy :) 10/10 ordered a bit too much though and couldn't finish it all and had to..."

Oy

"Absolutely stunning and authentic mexican food so far.. the nachos super good.. alambres was beautiful. And the churros is the best!!..."

Khorry Sila

"Thursday night Margarita and three tacos for $15. Pretty good deal! The tacos were definitely nice, but not amazing. Tried the beef, pulled pork and..."

Teafo

"This place is great. I had to give them a 5 - I booked dinner for a joint birthday celebration and they provided us with free fiery tequila..."

Spicynoise

"Fajitas are yum and the wines are nice! The decor is very homey downstairs and I've always found the staff to be friendly but they are under the pump..."

David McNeil

"Chance encounter with this cute little spot.Relaxed atmosphere and seating. Knowledgeable and attentive staff!Food: had the Pescado (Fish)..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Great food and service. Authentic Mexican food. Can't wait to go back and try other plates. We had the fajitas for 2... plenty of food! Wish we could..."

Moo

"Generous serves of nachos at reasonable prices. The beef was seasoned perfectly and I loved the cheesiness of the nachos (and how they added guac at..."

Wandering Ella

"Such a great restaurant! Authentic Mexican food in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. Great beer selection, really good vegetarian options and..."

Cat Anders

"Amazing authentic mexican food, the service was awesome. The waiters where really knowledgeable and you could they cared and where passionate about..."

Cameron Hill

"Like It!Not fine dining, but that's fine and well worth the $$$, as the food is GREAT!Sat upstairs, the mood and vibe was good. Plenty of..."

Jpolinkos

"An instant favourite.Great ambience, a bit more of a casual bar vibe downstairs, and a larger room with more seating upstairs - both great..."

B_Matts

"Came here yesterday for dinner , bookings were easily made via zomato. Cute small restaurant with an upstairs dining area and friendly staff...."

Thuyteeisaboy

"I've been here twice now, once with my friend Laura Bartholomeusz and other with my partner. This place is definitely great value for money. I..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Found this little Mexican gem whilst looking for a place to eat before heading to the comic's lounge. The venue is quite small and cute, with a..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"First time visit to El Sabor. All in all the food was good, the deep fried enchilada stood out the most as delicious, but the rest of the food was..."

Tina Salameh

"An increasing number of Mexican joints are now popping up left and right in Melbourne, but none are more traditional and authentic than El Sabor...."

Penguineats

"The word “authentic" springs to mind when we’re visiting El Sabor.It’s a cosy venue in North Melbourne with two levels to enjoy some..."

Melb Food Baby

"Most amazing mexican! So many different flavours.... just a taste explosion... first time trying mole with a Spanish guy by my side; his..."

QB

"El Sabor by El Cielo is an authentic Mexican restaurant owned and operated by the El Cielo brand. El Sabor translates to ‘flavour” or “taste”..."

Nicole Tang

"Found this place last minute because other restaurants were either full or closed on Good Friday. Staffs were really friendly, the bartender gave us..."

Clarinna

"El Sabor by El Cielo, located on Victoria St, North Melbourne, specializes in authentic and traditional Mexican style comfort food in an upscale..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Great food if you want the real deal! They don't cut corners, the ingredients are fresh and authentic. Nice place with very friendly staff. Best..."

Andrea Espinosa

"Just tried the new breakfast menu huevos Rancho - best I've ever had! I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. The staff are also super friendly and..."

Melissa Pearson

"My favourite mexican restaurant in melbourne! I feel like I'm in mexico every time I come here! Great service, delicious food and wonderful..."

Alara K

"El Cielo (“the heaven”) has combined with North Melbourne’s El Sabor (“the taste”) bringing Mexican street food and home style flavours to..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"The best authentic Mexican food I've tried in Melbourne. Great service and good selection of food and beer! I'm looking forward to going back and..."

Fabian Lopez

"A delicious meal with lovely, attentive staff.I think they encapsulated traditional Mexican food perfectly, not a superficial or..."

N Z

"They let us sample a range of their menu, including the Pescado tacos, a baji battered fish, served with chipotle mayo, red cabbage and lime, and the..."

Melbourne Explorer

"I enjoyed our experience here. The service was good. Informative and friendly without being pushy. The Mexican lager was surprisingly nice...."

Skellie

"We had a really enjoyable meal at El Sabor - the chicken enchilada was my favourite dish (that mole!) and we will be going back sometime soon to try..."

Trevor Johnston

"Delicious, and clean Mexican - really enjoyed it. Serving felt a tiny bit small but would dine here again a heartbeat! The sangria was very good..."

Amanda Harris

"Great authentic Mexican food & brilliant service! The 'antojitos mexicanos' share plate is delicious if you're not sure what to choose...."

LG

"Good food, friendly staff and great cocktails. I especially recommend their paloma. Conveniently right near the tram and a car park across the road...."

Kate

"The homemade corn chips took us back to our recent month long trip in Mexico! Chunky with a creamy Guac and green salsa the perfect kick start to the..."

Love2Eat

"Mexican Restaurant taken over by new owners only 4 weeks ago. Although a very tasty Margarita at $15 a pop the presentation needs to be worked on. It..."

Sue K

"Have wanted to try authentic Mexican food for a long time and we were delighted with this place. Soft corn tortillas with fresh sides and salads..."

Foodie Duo

"Dined here on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. Downstairs was quite small, not too sure about the space upstairs. There was a lot to choose..."

Quynh

"Whilst the Mexican food trend is 'so yesterday', to me, a good Mexican restaurant will never go out of fashion. El Sabor, a Mexican Cantina located..."

The New Fave

"Went here for the 6 course meal ! Well as cheesy as it sounds ! I was a bit disappointed about the quantity of food offered ! But the food was..."

Arv Sharma

"Awesome food, ordered the beef nachos & beef burrito, delicious & very tasty. The servings are very generous & the staff were great, awesome food,..."

KONG 🦍

"EveLovelle was invited to dine as guest at El Sabor Mexican feast at El Sabor, a hidden gem situated at North Melbourne along Victoria Street...."

Evelovelle

"A taco is a taco right? Wrong. And as it turns out, those crispy yellow things I’ve been calling tacos all this time are actually an American..."

Champagne And Chips

"The fingers of pastry were briefly fried for a crisp exterior and a gooey centre, but their full potential was not unleashed until it was dipped into..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Lovely service and yummy food! I'd recommend this place to others. The dishes all came out fresh and hot which I really liked and the owner kept..."

Kimmy_desu

"Great Mexican!. We bought a groupon deal and were really impressed! They were very accommodating for my vegetarian diet and everything was delicious!..."

Filthy-gorjuz

"Went using a groupon voucher - food was yummy, but not amazing, but for the price it was fair. Service a bit slow to start, but good once the dishes..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Went here last night with a groupon deal and it was great. Perfect level of spice, comforting tasty food, lots of food, and delicious Churros! Thanks..."

Laur Renold

"There are only good things you can say about El Sabor. From the lovely and attentive staff to the delicious fresh dishes, this is the perfect..."

100% Honest

"Great food. Great service. Everything you want in a restaurant. will be..."

Tim.michaluk

"Melbourne's best nachos. As I work close by, El Sabor is a favourite local haunt to head for lunch. Not only are the staff exceptionally attentive..."

Bradleycowanz

"The place was buzzing on Saturday night when we came. Tacos are great and moorish. The tangy sauce drizzled over the grilled corn is an easy win for..."

Edwar Kartio

"Super tasty, fair pricing. Nachos are really the bomb here and the grilled corn is lovely. Vegan Tacos could use a little work. Maybe more sauce?..."

Michael

"Really tasty wings and fajita platter. Kitchen was a bit slow to prepare food. Friendly polite service staff. Small venue, make sure to book ahead...."

Zack Longbotham

"Great food and service, highly recommended. Enchiladas serving size was a bit small though. Fish taco 🌮 was..."

Steven Lee

"The share plates for two, $40, are so filling! You don't need entrees. Chicken or beer, lots of fillings. Wish there was more guac but there is..."

Pat P

"We sat upstairs in the restaurant. The service was lovely, we had a new staff member that was doing their best. The food was very fresh with lots of..."

Suzanne Haynes

"Excellent margaritas (seriously good)! Service was prompt and friendly and the team knew their stuff. The classic Mexican food was really well..."

Gingerbiscuit1979

Paco's Tacos

"Everything this great here! Food is delicious, vibe was chilled, drink where Mexican. We ordered the pork burrito high had just the right amount of..."

Split The Bill

"Came here with some colleagues on a sunny day, it has a great atmosphere and the sangrias were excellent, plus the tacos/nachos are of great quality!..."

Komal Thapa

"You can't go wrong at Paco's. Legendary tacos, good beers, great place to graze after a hard day being a total champ.The carne is The Dear..."

The Dear Luncher

"Pretty solid food and decent service. The burritos are very filling but the taco you def need 3!! Spicy corn was tasty and nice. Would eat..."

DamoForce Food

"Calamari tacos here are my favorite! Margarita and a couple of tacos in the sun are a quick and easy lunch. Corn is amazing too. One of my..."

Foodandwinefan

"Amazing casual dining experience. Delicious mex style food and friendly bar staff! A regular Friday haunt for me and my colleagues. Highly..."

Ashley B Smart

"Great, fresh Mexican style food. Relaxed environment, service pleasant but a tad slow (understandable, it's been busy when I've been there!) Nachos..."

Kevin

"Love the tacos here! The dish and the pork are my favourite but everything is quite delicious. The nachos aren't my favourite: I prefer more..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Tacos? Nachos? Tacos? Nachos? Why not both 😉? @pacostacosmelb is another one of Melbourne's hidden gems with a Mexican inspired bar serving..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Great place to sit outside, enjoy some sunshine and share some basic Mexian cuisine for lunch. Get the croquettes they're delicious! Really good..."

Im_23

"This is a great place to sit outdoors on a nice day and enjoy a few tacos. I found the tacos to be well made, using quality ingredients with the fish..."

Ben Lee Kong

"A hidden delightful surprise! I don't have too much Mexican so take my words with a grain of salt and lemon, but these tacos are so damn good. Fresh,..."

Michael Nguyen

"Paco Tacos is a great place for food and drinks.. They serve Mexican food with Tacos and Nachos being the main fare on the menu. Being very..."

Juhi Vagher

"Had the fish and pork tacos here. Both w very delicious. The 14 hour cooked pork shoulder was a little dry though. Cool hangout spot for..."

Mimi Abd

"Most amazing food, staff, and ambience!! Had the nachos and croquettes, both delicious. Definitely recommend their sangria. Will be back ASAP! New..."

Sophie

"Paco's Taco's is an outdoor rooftop/courtyard Mexican food and drinks place (next to Movida, and also owned by Movida). There's outdoor seating as..."

Julycheee

"An interesting find on the roof of a building with a contemporary, outdoor setup, Pacos Tacos offers simple Mexican food, with a simple range of..."

Ronnie

"Came here for dinner on a Friday night; the venue is lively and funky (was that a James Brown figurine with a guapo moustache and sombrero behind the..."

Luke Foo

"Awesome for lunch (especially in the summer), service was quick, nice range of tacos and tacos were great, nachos lack guacamole though. ..."

Angel Khong

"Favourite place to hit up whenever I'm at the 500 Bourke building. You can't leave disappointed as the tacos are so delicious and fresh. Grab a..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Pacos Tacos is like the rebellious younger brother of the Movida group - bucking the trend of serving traditional Spanish cuisine, Pacos..."

The New Fave

"With their signature dish (tacos) in the name of the actual venue (pacos tacos) I was expecting some good Mexican tacos! Hell yea! That's what I got!..."

KITCHFIT

"The colourful furnishings and relaxed vibe create a perfect lunch/after work drinks spot. I was impressed with the varied menu and low prices, as..."

Food Comatose

"Great service! Food comes out nice and quick. I ordered the fish, pork and beef tacos which were a good size and tasted delicious! Good choice of..."

Aaron Gibbs

"One of the best Mexican places in Melbourne... If you can get a seat. Been here a few times and when there's a spare table it's always a great..."

Pooch

"Came here last night with a girlfriend. The staff were friendly, greeting us with smiles. It was a hot night and the place had a cool vibe. I..."

Belinda-Mary BumbleBee

"Sunshine and warm weather always calls for a visit here, and perched on the top of the NAB building sitting just across from MoVida Acqui, it’s..."

Table To Paper

"Cheap and delicious! What else could you ask for!?So in love with its..."

Javi_ch2004

"After polishing off half a bottle of wine with work colleagues I was pretty excited to eat what was described to me as “fresh cheap and delicious..."

Chef John Smith

"I finally found an opportunity to go there (should be easy, given its extreme proximity to my office), and was excited to give it a go. Initial..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Great food with awesome staff. The staff at Paco's Tacos are so great, very efficient and I had a great experience all round.The tacos were..."

Bonchikiwawa

"Whenever we feel like something fresh, cheap and quick , we crave Pacos. Super friendly service..."

Melissa Dawson

"Great For Afterwork Drinks. We were there with a group of 10 people for afterwork drinks and it was perfect! Lots of sangria and nachos - with..."

Dandygurl7

"I absoluty love Pacos tacos, their food is always fresh and cheap. I've tried everything on the menu and loved everything especially the BBQ corn &..."

Fat Nancy

"Casual, cheap and tasty. Much cheaper than the hatted Movida.Great Tacos at reasonable prices. I had takeaway as I was staying at a hotel around..."

Notallergic

"Love it. Came here for an early dinner. super friendly staff, delicious tacos and excellent nachos! surprised by the negative reviews, easily a new..."

Blondie German

"Sweet Lunch Spot. A great lunch spot for during the week, that's a bit different from the normal toasted sandwiches at a café. A lovely rooftop..."

Jesspo

"Fantastic!!. Great tacos and service. Will surely..."

Haroldsalamander

"The food is great. Can't believe people are complaining about plastic serving trays. It's part of the decor and experience. Wait staff are lovely and..."

Amelia

"Texan..."

Brittany Ford Schumacker

"Pacos tacos is the best Mexican in Melbourne. The chicken taco is the best, the nachos always have enough guacamole to last till the end, and the..."

Katty

"Cheap delicious tacos!. Came here on a Friday night 8pm with the hubby. Place was full despite the rain, we were lucky to get a seat only because..."

Jos_katz

"So good! Tasty as tacos (g.... So good! Tasty as tacos (get the chicken or prawn), good drinks and damn friendly staff. Perfect hanging out..."

Melburbianspoonian

"Great and fun location. A breath of fresh air in the CBD. Great fish taco's the churros are delish with warm caramel sauce to dip them in..."

Lauren

"Pacos tacos. What a treat! dropped in last friday night with a group of 4 adults and 6 kids and had a fantastic dinner. the tacos were delicious, the..."

Katruschka

"Try the Tamarind..."

May

"Love the atmosphere and food..not so much the prices!. I liked this place, it was quite trendy almost like a bar and it's situated outside which is..."

J_cinta

"It does its job. People who write here saying "It's next to Movida, run by Movida staff, why didn't it taste like Movida food??!!!" are fools. Come..."

Con Petrou

"Handy food. Relaxed outdoor setting (with thoughtful supply of sombreros for the fair). Interesting, colourful and bold tacos on offer, with exotic..."

Crave

"We loved it here. Had a cider and a pulled pork taco - was delicious! Partner had the beef which he was also very happy with. One is a good snack. I..."

K C G

"NACHO ME.. Dayyuuummm them nachos were good! The (pacos) tacos were tasty too, my friend and I tried the Carne Asada and the Chorizo. The only..."

MOFN

"Tasty lunch spot. We were fortunate to have lunch here on a lovely sunny afternoon, so we were able to keep warm whilst sitting outside – not sure..."

Ange

"Taco taco!. Paco's is my fave place to chill out after a hard day at work. Its casual and the staff are friendly and the food is simple and tasty. I..."

Bec

"Awesome! Really good, if u don't like it you're weird and..."

Moose

"Great city lunch spot. Delicious food. The grilled corn is phenom. Love Pacos..."

ItsHungry

"Delicious lamb belly!. Yes it's outdoors and yes it's not the most comfortable place to hang out on a freezing Friday night after work, but the..."

SP

"Lunch today was two tacos, Carne Asade & Chorizo. While small they were super tasty and fresh. Would love to go back again to try..."

Simon Thomason

"A group of 6 of us went last night. Was a nice warm night to sit outsude. We all loved the food and the staff were lovely. We tried everything on the..."

Nom Nom

"Beautiful food. Had two servers of the chorizo tacos great flavor's you can taste everything in the taco and fantastic staff shame it was..."

Sean

"Average. Went here for lunch on a week day with a friend. Got there around noon and had no trouble getting a table, there was also only a very short..."

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"Ordered Uber eats from here and it was great. Everything was warm and flavours were really good. Will visit once lockdown is..."

Genna Papadopoulos

"I came here once before lockdown and we got takeaway tonight and both meals were great! The in house atmosphere and service was lovely and the..."

Steph Giles

"We dined at La Cabra anticipating the government is likely to shut everything down again shortly if things don’t start to rapidly improve and..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I don’t normally write reviews but these are SERIOUSLY GOOD Burritos! I had the Chimchurri and my husband had the chicken. Going to call it - best..."

Charlotte

"Great vibes and modern Mexican! So glad this is just around the corner from us. Definitely becoming a..."

Lazar Savic

"Wow, this has just become my new favourite Mexican joint! Super fresh and all the serving sizes are value for money. Decided to go meat free here and..."

Margaret G

"We happened to get an available table on a Saturday without a booking ... it was very busy however service with only 2 working the floor was..."

Elsie The Cow

"Really nice modern Mexican in the heart of Camberwell. Service was very friendly and quite quick. There is a small seated area in the front, and a 2..."

Duke Johnson

"Tried the- Fish Taco- Fried Chicken Burger- Beef BurritoOverall the quality was good. The atmosphere was top notch and the..."

ILoveFood

"La Cabra's food, like most Mexican options in Melbourne is pretty good. A fairly standard selection of tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos..."

Decent Feed

"Josh and the team at La Cabra were fantastic. They hosted our Christmas party and they could not have been more helpful. It is the perfect event..."

Active Feet

"I was told I had to try the fried chicken burger. But I couldn't come to Mexican without starting with a serve of tacos and nachos, corn and..."

Lauren Pinch

"Ordered the Pulled beef burrito through door dash... oh my burrito!!! I have not had a better burrito in my life the pulled beef was so tender and..."

Food Fanatic

"Great night at La Cabra. Really delicious authentic Mexican food that looks and tastes great ( and at a fantastic price.) Fun atmosphere for a few..."

Lauren Oakes

"You can see why this place is rated so highly, the food, the vibe it's all fantastic. I had a fried chicken burger naturally and was absolutely blown..."

@foodtom

"Wow!! Absolutely loved the food and vibe of this place, make sure you check out their large courtyard out the back! The southern fried..."

OverEating101

"Fo0die dined as a guest of La Cabra Mexican and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. We always love..."

The Fo0die

"Things we did enjoy included:- the top notch service- corn chips and dip- corn- fish tacosThings we didn't enjoy as..."

AaronN

"Great place for a weekend lunch, especially coming into the warmer weather because the courtyard area is fantastic!!Friendly service, lots..."

Maria Condello

"The food and service from La Cabra is absolutely outstanding. I was here over the weekend and the vibe was amazing. The outdoor courtyard was pumping..."

Bernard Haylen

"Tacos, wings, burgers, burritos, whatever mex you're in the mood for La Cabra have it! I love going here with a bunch of friends and ordering a big..."

FoodieMelbourne2019

"I absolutely love Mexican so when I saw a new Mexican pop up in Hawthorn, I just had to go check them out and OMG the food here is good! I think I..."

Nicole Wamba

"as an american who struggles to find great mexican in melbourne, i love this place.the burrito is delicious. the jalapeno poppers are..."

Conor Kilroy

"Good Mexican food is hard to come by in Melbourne. Yes, there are a million Mexican restaurants but they are all just meh. Because of that, my..."

FriesFiend

"Great modern Mexican food! The fish taco & the beef burrito were my favourites. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Their courtyard..."

Hung Huynh

"Great place for Mexican cuisine as well as burgers. Nice and trendy ambient, food for reasonable prices!Beef Burger and Enchiladas are my..."

Cludy Foodie

"Perfect for all ages. We regularly visit Mexican restaurants and La Cabra has become our new favourite. A really great space with food to..."

Bryan Lukav

"A Mexican place that does a burger! Yes, the burger at La Cabra was amazing!! Fried chicken drenched in Frank's, Pork Belly and heaps of sauce. This..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Great local joint for some good burrito and burgers. It isn't overpriced as well for the amount of food and quality you get. The lunch deals are a..."

Elbert

"Came here for a work lunch. They have a great lunch special- $12 for a burrito or burger and a beer, soft drink or coffee. I had the beef burrito..."

AMac

"Great modern Mexican food with trendy decor. The lamb ribs are to die for! The staff are really lovely too. Big fan of the outdoor area at the back,..."

Shayne Kumar

"Ive now been here a few times. Its a great Mexican Cantina offering tasty mexican flavours. The decor and vibe is perfect to match the cuisine. The..."

Empty Nester Ready To Eat

"Had a lovely TACO TUESDAY dinner at La Cabra in Hawthorn/Camberwell :)Love the décor and vibe, service was great and food was yummy. Would..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Hola Mexico! You get to taste a bit of culture here at the trendy New Mexican restaurant in Hawthorn. I cannot rave more about this place. This is an..."

Agreekable

"Would definitely recommend going here on Taco Tuesdays where all tacos are $5! My favourites are the prawn tacos as well as the fish ones but you..."

Victor Chua

"Loved the food. Enjoyed a well cooked slow cooked lamb Chimichurri burrito. 5 star dish. Had enough fat and cooked to perfection. The chilli was..."

Jen

"We ordered a couple of chicken and beef burittos, fish and prawn tacos, some jalapeños and boy, they don’t disappoint at all. We love Mexican food..."

Bartoq R

"Melbourne’s best Mexican food by far. Cheerful ambience, amazing staff. It’s definitely going on my list of returning restaurants. Sophie was our..."

Phalguni Kataria

"La Cabra (translation The Goat). Yes they're claiming it, Camberwell Rd, East Hawthorn. Is very very good. Service was quick and the tacos were..."

Matthew Moore

"Firstly kudos to the front staff for being super accommodating as I was carrying an infant. Service and food cant be faulted at this place Best..."

Pranav Parikh

"Great casual Mexican restaurant.. Seems quite popular! Looks small from outside but there's more to it down the back.. Food and drinks list is..."

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