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The Bonsai

91/100 (613 ratings)

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"One of my faves restaurants in perth. The owners are Taiwanese and know how to make food look and taste beautiful. The aburi salmon sushi here has..."

Epicurusfoodie

"Had diner here a few nights ago, and honestly they smashed it out of the park! The food, the service and the venue all get a mighty thumbs up from..."

Laureli16

"Great service and great food. We tried the $49pp tasting menu which was very filling. Really loved my chicken teriyaki main as the skin was so crispy..."

Alice H

"The food, service, ambience, friendly staff and everything else about Bonsai makes it an absolutely fabulous place. Great for evening out with..."

ITSFOODNET

"Really good food and service. If in Northbridge this restaurant is a must. The food is well worth it. The crab was a little funky, I am used to..."

Louise Armstrong

"This is my favouriterestaurant ever! Isaac and his staff always deliver excellent service and evenbetter food. I come here regularly, and..."

Linz Hoffman

"I’ve been to Bonsai several times over the years now and the food never disappoints. We ordered 8 dishes to be shared amongst 4 people and it was..."

Lunarcry

"We came here for dinner as recommended via zomato. We were tourists to Perth city and walked there after work. A quick walk and easy to find. Nice..."

Bee

"Yummy Japanese food! The ingredients are so fresh, the salmon melts in your mouth and so refreshing.The price is not cheap but you may come here..."

MSG Foodie

"Was here to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We ordered a few starters and mains to share. Food was..."

Lady X

"Wagyu beef and salmon sushi are done to perfection and fairly priced. Tofu was tasty but nothing exceptional in my opinion. The quick service is a..."

Sere

"This place is absolutely amazing. The mix of authentic Japanese flavours with Australian produce is fantastic. The staff where so friendly and..."

R.mousaco

"Can’t fault this place! My husband and I have been here more times than I can count, and we have never been disappointed. The food is amazing,..."

Dan Adele

"Love it! This whole place is just an absolute jam. Love their chicken salad with crispy wonton skin, their sushis are wonderful and I ordered salmon..."

Eunice

"The very first time we came, we had some of their Hot/Fried Shares, and we weren't really impressed. Presentation was ok and food wasn't wow,..."

Ilovebeansprouts

"We have been here many times over the years. It is a reliable place to either walk in or make a big group booking. Service is always friendly and..."

More Than Nourishment

"We had the banquet for two and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavours were brilliant. It was a shame we..."

Renato

"It was my first time so I wanted to post a few photos but I got so caught up in the food that I completely forgot!!!! The place is so cool you almost..."

Danielle Spaseski

"Nice food, but it felt abit on the pricey side. Had the set meal but it still left me abit peckish. May go back and try ordering individual dishes..."

Chung & Sarah

"Yummy food ! Served in ways which makes your mouth water. The staff are friendly and greet you warmly. Manager is really good too. Food will not..."

Chris

"Been a favourite for years...just love the food so good, the shares are great, beef asparagus, scallops, salmon sashim, tuna tatuki and many many..."

Kelly

"I absolutely love everything about this place. The atmosphere- dark and cozy. The service1 welcoming, friendly and accomodating. The food- absolutely..."

SweetPoison

"Absolutely delicious food! Great service and friendly staff! Good to go in a group so you can order lots of different items on the menu. You have to..."

Nicole Julien

"This place is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the employees are friendly as well. I love the sushi which they serve here, it's a great fusion..."

Foodie

"This Japanese place was prettttyyyy yum! We ordered the aburi sushi, chicken katsu salad and duck gyoza. The chicken in the salad was so juicy and..."

Foodieperth

"Get the salmon sashimi bites. They are delicious. Also recommend the cheesy pork Katsu. A good dinning option for sharing with friends. Amazing..."

Little Aussie Epicurean

"Lots of bang for your buck!Loved this place when it first opened and I still love it now! Whenever we visit, we prefer to skip mains and..."

Elssie

"Food rocks ambiance sucksHave dined in the is restaurant on numerous occasions, and have always enjoyed the quality and inventiveness of..."

Anthoney

"Devine Japanese tapas ! I tried 16 dishes here and they were all really lovely, well presented and timed perfectly. Crunchy chicken salad, fried..."

Princess Zelda

"Came to this restaurant last night with my family. I enjoyed the food.The environment is good for couple or where just the adult gathering...."

Asian's Taste

"Had two servings of the chicken salad at dinner tonight, ordered another two servings for takeaway and I'm still craving another! I didn't realise a..."

Jesseca

"Atmosphere was nice and service was good. We had the plumb wine which was very moorish. Food was tasty and well presented though I thought the price..."

Joanna

"We visited Bonsai for the second time recently, and were served up with a decent range of delicious Japanese delicacies. The presentation of the..."

Matt

"I wasn’t a big fan of sashimi because there were many times in the past that I was served fishy sashimi. After that I didn’t bother to try again..."

Inexology

"My family arrived right at opening time on a Saturday so it wasn't too crowded or noisy. We were in need of something out of the ordinary. The..."

Susan Palmer

"Have had a few different varieties of Ramen here over the years. They are super authentic and extremely quick to serve up. It's a pretty sparse sort..."

Big Trev™

"The Bonsai Restaurant combines Japanese cuisine with contemporary flavours. It's interior exudes a formality that many other restaurants do not,..."

Mr Robot

"My absolute most favourite restaurant in Perth. I've eaten here many many times and it's just all round perfect every time. We've never had a problem..."

Tam P

"This place has quite attentive staff! Be sure to try the salads with the fried wonton, it gives the salad a flavourful crunch. The restaurant is..."

Sarah

"Love this place, great Japanese food and warm atmosphere. Chicken salad, prawn skewers & beef taytaki, all fantastic - Highly recommend! 😋🍴..."

Anna Yong

"THE BEST CHINESE IN TOWN! !---Love this place. Warm Saki on a cold night chased down with a Sapporo. The wagyu beef strips are..."

Killroy

"My wife and I came here for the first time on Saturday night and would definitely recommend this as place to go for modern Japanese. We shared 6..."

Chris

"We always enjoy eating out at Bonsai the service is good and we like the variety of small share dishes as we like to try a bit of everything. Stand..."

Asha

"Bloody good feed. Great service. Thanks Isaac we had a great evening out, our thanks to you and your staff. This was our third visit to The Bonsai..."

Marfer67

"Love coming to bonsai for contemporary Japanese. The fit out is great. Phone ahead and make a booking to try their set menu which is really delicious..."

Veevee

"The moment you walk in the door, you are greeted with smiles from all the staff. The staff are all professionally trained to a high standard...."

Eddie Law

"Must try the legendary Teriyaki Wagyu, service is great, also all entrees are excellent, and a good selection of wine. A bit pricey but all worth..."

Tony Soendaroe

"Lovely mood and great service. The takoyaki and soft shell crab were the better dishes, however there were no fresh oysters available (and we arrived..."

Lachlan J

"We love this place, my friend and I are frequent visitors of this wonderful restaurant. The staff and genuine and welcoming. The food is delightful!..."

T-M@c

"Good service provided by the staff, food was good. Recommended dishes: crab claws, salmon, and créme brûlée for dessert! Food was served pretty..."

Ien.vy

"Great Japanese food, however it is a bit of a wait on the food. ..."

Anna Nguyen

"Fantastic food one of the best Japanese restaurants we've been to by far, and to top it off exceptional service. Get the set menu as its amazing..."

Facebook User

"The environment is excellent and the staff is friendly. But the food is not very impressive considering we spent $55/ppl (25% off with entertainment..."

Rong

"Went to Bonsai for the first time recently. We very much enjoyed the $40 set menu which was generous, tasty and good value. Would..."

Cinder

"Contemporary Japanese dining experience. Dishes are meant to be shared. There was a lovely romantic ambience, friendly staff and great service. The..."

Perth Foodaholic

"This restaurant is so wonderful. I have been here quite a few times now and always save it for the special occasions. If you like a bit of a sweet..."

Claire Lovegames

"Favourite Japanese restaurant. Have been here many times and food has always been very nice. Service is good too. Would recommend this place...."

Annabelle

"Outstanding! Beautifully done out restaurant, felt luxurious but not pretentious. The service was second to none, very friendly fast and attentive...."

Rebecca Sweeny

"Absolutely amazing food! Did not disappoint. Went here for my 3 year anniversary with my fiancé and received complimentary wine from Isaac!..."

Miss Lannii

"Food is perfection! The beef and asparagus dish is a must try, and the chicken salad and deserts are amazing! Actually the best dinner I've ever..."

Tania Mondon

"Had dinner here last night and it was nice. The food was very good but it wasn't amazing. I found it a bit pricey too but overall I enjoyed it..."

IEat

"We came here as a big group. I have never eaten there but it was really yummy! Food is pricey but really yum!! Definitely worth a try and I am..."

Alexielle

"Quite a pleasant surprise as my husband and I have never ate here before though the food was great and their prices were good, very happy with the..."

Roxanne

"This is the first time we have been here and I am a huge fan now. We ordered the caramelised duck and the BBQ unagi; the only thing I can say is "I..."

Siska Mariana

"Excellent service and very catering to a vegan dinner. The owner is amazing and makes sure you get tips on how to best enjoy all the flavours and..."

Shannon Dee

"The food and service is amazing. Try the sparkling wine with plum and jello. The hot dishes to share are great - try the seared scallop and miso..."

Chantelle Hiley

"I went to this place on a Saturday night with a group of 9 others. I have already been to this place twice before. This time we chose the to go with..."

Eddoism

"The set up of bonsai is elegant and simple, very Japanese of course. The food is authentic and delicious. The range of sake is OK, they have 4 types...."

Perth Food Blogger

"We phoned late arvo on Friday night and got a table for 8.30. The table was the worst in the restaurant in terms of ambience, but that's fine. The..."

Hannah Budge

"Was blown away by how attentive and polite the staff were at bonsai. This alongside the amazing food made for a fantastic dining experience. Would..."

Sophley

"Beautiful food - we went for $49 share plates - delicious, fresh, flavoursome, absolutely loved it! Decent amounts too, you won't leave hungry!..."

Maria M

"I love this place and Go regularly (at least monthly). The food is consistently great. Byo on Wednesday night is a nice touch too. 2 thumbs..."

Wandy 6005

"After 15+ visits, as a couple or with friends, we've never been disappointed. Generally, we graze on starters and leave happy and content. Some may..."

Gambit

"Friendly and exceptional service and an intimate atmosphere - dim lighting, candles and a contemporary restaurant design. Perfect for a date..."

Ladie Kelly

"Another pre-theatre favourite. Great seafood salad and love all the small plates I've tried which are perfect for sharing. Great date spot..."

Minali Gamage

"Excellent service and stylish decor coupled with exquisite Japanese cuisine and sake. The set menus offer balance of flavours and correctly..."

Angelino

"I've never written a restaurant review before but I feel compelled to, given what a great dinner experience we had last Saturday night. It was my..."

Romina

"Great food but arrived disappointed. Firstly its important to say I really like The Bonsai. It's top of the list for date night BUT when I called a..."

Stuffyaface

"Great food and service. I went to Bonzai with our family group last night and was not disappointed: The food was as good as I remembered,with the..."

Onestrike

"Went here on a fri night- decor, lighting, atmosphere all good.The service was great and the food exceptional ... Mmm so good I would go again..."

Ruth

"OMG!!!!!. I have one word to describe this place... Perfect!!! Perfect food, perfect service, perfect atmosphere. This is the first time that I have..."

Lisamaree_reynolds1990

"The best service we have experienced. We had read reviews leading up to dining here, and we had hopeful expectations. Those expectations were..."

Dan_peeters

"Brilliant! The food was exquisite and priced well.Last year attended the restaurant with a table of six. The food was tapas but we all left..."

Snagglepuss

"Go there once a year or so and it's spot on every..."

Munchie Junkie

"A difficult review to write today. Dining here on a Saturday night, we were looking forward to this place. We adore Japenese food so after the great..."

Redbull

"We will be back!. My friend and I came here for dinner after work, the staff and host are exceptionally warm people and the food was glorious to..."

Foodie

"First time (also used Entertainment Card)...Brilliant! Crispy Chicken Salad a must, Beef Tataki fresh and delicious and the Chilli Crab claw had so..."

Mark Edmunds

"Just had an incredible dinner at The Bonsai Restaurant tonight. We shared a few different plates and each was delicious and well presented. The..."

Sarah

"Delicious. Absolutely delicious food! Great range of dishes to choose from.Everything I tried was flavourful and the service was..."

Rosetta

"Great Japanese!!. Probably in our top most delicious Japanese restaurants in Perth! Crispy wonton salad was great! Staff were friendly and the..."

Karla & George

"I came here with a friend for dinner & we were blown away. The wait staff were friendly & attentive but not overbearing. When we asked how many..."

Liz

"Beautiful food, fantastic service. Dined 221014 (Tuesday night)Service was impeccable, not over the top, but very attentive. Ambience was..."

Hollie

"Amazing. The food was delicious and made me smile every time it came to our table. Service was pleasing and prompt. But what I love most about the..."

JO

"Very pleasant experience. Waitstaff were attentive and polite. Lovely ambiance.Highly recommend the Teriyaki Steak. Sauce was delicious and..."

Penny

"Amazing food, Amazing service! Highly recommend for any occasion. Set menus are great..."

Jen

"The Aburi Salmon Nigiri is always AMAZING. I order two serves because 6 pieces of heaven just isn't enough. Their salmon and asparagus is also really..."

Aburi Salmon Nigiri 5eva

"Can't fault the place. Huge place with lovely higher end sort of japanese food. Really love coming here for the friendly and open atmosphere. Great..."

Saramar

"Went there Saturday and couldn't fault it. Staff very attentive, food great and good..."

Stephan

"Great food and service. We went as a group of 5 on a Thursday night for a girls get together. Having never eaten Japanese cuisine before I was..."

Facebook User

"Amazing food, loved the variety and great service. Would love to go..."

Silvie

"Most amazing service! So accommodating to my gluten free allergies and were more then happy to alter the food if needed. The food is absolutely..."

Han Wade

"Scallops, Tuna, Crispy Chicken, Squid....and a beer to wash it down... This place was spot on....service 100 % loved..."

Food 2 Run

"Love it!. Great, consistent service and food every time. Our booking was misplaced once but they seated us anyway on a Friday evening. Will be going..."

I.live.to.eat

"Great tapas style Japanese food. Love this restaurant, so many vegetarian options. By far the best Agedashi tofu I've ever had and the mushrooms are..."

Lisa Knight

"CANNOT RAVE ENOUGH! I LOVE Bonsai, the service is never lacking. Attentive waitstaff, always friendly and they remember us (my partner and I) when we..."

Aaron Blazic

"Bonsai! I love you! I've been coming here for about 3 years now I think. I'm a tough one to impress but it is SO nice to sit down in an environment..."

Rebecca Oliver

"A place to go when looking for something different. I have been to Bonsai twice and enjoyed it both times. Good staff and good food. not the type of..."

Lillyslifestyle

"Thanks Bonsai!. After leaving Pleased to meet you (what a joke) we tried this nearby modern japanese restaurant and we were really happy with the..."

Sharp As A Knife

"Oishi. I had the two way chicken and it was delicious. The chicken was moist and very tasty. I would have liked a little bit more of the guacamole..."

Eile

"Pleasant. Booked a table for 3 for Saturday night. Was greeted promptly and taken to our table. Cold water was immediately offered. Drinks ordered..."

Skye Poni

"This a most enjoyable experience and will definitely go back. Relaxed setting great food and service and conducive to easy conversation. Some reviews..."

Michael

"Awesome. Love this place!! Food is great. Service is great. Have been going back again and again..."

Carmen

"Teriyaki Wagyu FTW!. I love Bonsai - polite and efficient service, funky modern interior and delicious food. its a twist from your standard japanese..."

PerthfectBreakfast

"Excellent service. A bit overpriced for the serving sizes. Although the food was amazing and the service was efficient, prompt and not overbearing...."

BecM

"Customer service was wonderful. The food was sensational and I will definitely be going back. Thank..."

Em

"Went here for dinner last and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had. Restaurant manager was brilliant, attentive & knowledgable. The..."

Tracey Timms

"Amazing value for money! Friendly waiters and delicious food (and..."

Renee H

"Delicious!. Dined here last night with a friend. Didn't realize the venue was so big!Service was great and food was beautiful. We ordered..."

Sarah Paton

"Second Time Round. Went to Bonsai for the second time on Saturday night with a group of friends and had the set course menu. The food was incredibly..."

AJ

"Brought my family there after reading good reviews of the restaurant! What a lovely dinner! Service was good and good was superb! Highly recommended!..."

Fi

"Great soft shell crab and Sake. Went to Bonsai for lunch today after reading promising reviews on Urbanspoon. I was not disappointed as the food (and..."

Paul Hodson

"Brilliant. Four of us at at Bonzai last night. There was so much to love about it - food, ambiance, servive and wine selection to name a few.Our..."

I Don't Like Cooking

"Took my friend out to this restaurant on her bday. Ordered salmon bites, beef tataki, tuna tataki, pan fried scallop, soft shell crab and chicken..."

Happyseeker

"Fabulous. We absolutely love this place for it's take on fusion Japanese. It works very well. Everything is delicious and superbly prepared and..."

Elaine1

"A moden Japanese experience.. A fusion of modern Japanese cuisine while trying to stick to traditional flavors and ideals. I love eating here, meals..."

Tien Phan

"English Cricketers Love It Too!. My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Bonsai for my birthday on a weeknight. Completed booking via email with..."

Pow Pow

"Best kept secret on roe street. Walking around on a Sunday evening in Northbridge looking for somewhere to eat, I was persuaded by my partner in..."

Joycee151

"Great venue!. Not going to go in depth with this one, but been here multiple times since opening, tried almost everything on the menu and is always..."

Dualsyste

"Awesome. Had a fantastic late dinner here last night and was really impressed with the staff/service! Friendly, engaging and happy to reccomend and..."

Jekjdesign

"Amazing service and food, great atmosphere - highly recommend! We are huge fans of this modern Japanese Australian menu. Great service and location..."

Gail Marley

"FANTASTIC. One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in perth! food is always amazingg! and the service is always fantastic! basically love all the..."

J

"Our fav Japanese restaurant! Fantastic clean eating paired with prompt and friendly customer service. This place is consistently great and I'd..."

ND

"This place never disappoints... Hands down the best Japanese in Perth. Isaac and the crew deliver what I consider the best customer service of any..."

Danny Turner

"Amazing Japanese. My favourite Japanese in Perth.The food is consistently amazing, and not over priced.Great venue good vibe for big or..."

CJ

"Over the top. What do you want me to say, great service, fresh food, comfortable sitting with your privacy for special occasion. This is the best..."

Keips

"Good value for money. Very good food and service. Reasonable prices. Ambience a bit lacking and seems to be targetted at the "Night out in..."

WADiner

"After a first experience here, I will be back!!!! We had a waiter who answered any of out questions with charm and knowledge. We ordered share dishes..."

Kylie Waldron

"Favourite Japanese restaurant to dine in. I'm a regular diner here. Food is amazing, service is good and menu has all my favorites. Recommend this..."

Missbtea

"Alright food, done in a fusion sort of fashion. Nice twist on jap food, not really amazing, but..."

Kent H Lee

"Surprisingly great. Didn't have high expectations, but was pleasantly surprised.. Couldn't fault the place, and the staff member that looked after us..."

Jesse

"Dab place in the city. I have been here a few times and it has quickly become my favorite restaurant in Perth. While a little on the pricey side. The..."

Brett

"Never disappointed. I'm blown away at how consistent these guys are with their service and delicious food. I've been back many times and on each..."

Foodme

"Beautiful place!. The way the venue is set out is fantastic - it's a little rustic and has a warehouse sort of feel, but it is very nice. The food is..."

Food Of Perth

"Wonderful Experience. The service was fantastic, there was always a person out to serve us when we ordered. The food came out pretty quick. The..."

Jennifer Nguyen

"Brilliant!. Came to Bonsai in a large group (15 people) and had a great time! We had one of the 'function' set menus which had a great selection of..."

J.Whit

"Yummi Pork Belly. Loved the food in particular the pork belly...."

Johsy

"Fabulous experience. Booked a 40th birthday with the crew at Bonsai. Totally professional outfit, confirmed my reservation, great timely service on..."

Andrew Cooper

"Love it. Great food!!! great service, despite they didn't fill up our tea. Meant to go to another Jap restaurant but found out they are close on..."

Panda78

"Sake Spice. I love this place. Staff, ambience, décor, food (including the sweets). It's all here. Oh, and did I mention the..."

Posh_Spice

"Delicious. I've only been to the Bonsai twice. The food has improved since my first visit when the restaurant first opened. I loved the sashimi..."

Coffee101

"The best Japanese ever! Love the tapas style dishes,..."

Dani

"Loved it. Love the ambience of this place, great service only bettered by the food. Not the cheapest but hey you get what you pay for. Will be back..."

Glenn

"Great setting, great service, great food! Not the cheapest but hey you get what you pay..."

Yummy

"Great food and nice place. Went there for a casual dinner and a birthday dinner last month. The food were very good both times. I have to say,..."

AllAboutFood

"Ate here last week. Like the room. Soothing cool and comfy. Room to breathe. Food good but not really Japanese although it does say its fusion...."

Geraldine Thomson

"Best feed in Perth!. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Hands down my favourite place to eat in Perth. I highly recommend going with a group..."

Samantha Jones

"Went here for the first time on Saturday night and will absolutely be back! Everything we ate was so delicious and wine was beautiful! Service was..."

Kiki

"Love, love, loved it!!. We had excellent service and the food was delicious - I've never really been a massive fan of Japanese but I will definitely..."

LaurenA

"Excellent restaurant. I love this restaurant, whenever I am in Perth I never fail to eat there. I love the banquet menu where they serve several..."

Lorraine Chew

"What a fab dining venue - loved the ambience and fabulous service! I enjoyed the Agadashi tofu and teriyaki Pategonian tooth fish and loved them...."

MtLovely

"What service should be like. What made me want to bother about writing a review was the young manager/duty supervisor, who took care of ordering all..."

Saed

"One of the best restaurants in perth. Not your place if you are looking for authentic japanese, but this place is excellent. Great ambience, great..."

Jenn_uine

"Lovely service and food. Th.... Lovely service and food.The soft shell crab has to be my favourite then it's the sashimi with the asparagus the..."

Ilov3food

"The best Japanese with flair! Plus added bonus it's..."

Vanessa

"Yummy!. Great food, great service liked the design of the adjacent room! Being 6 foot however the chairs where too low and made for a mildly..."

Suuster

"One of the best restaurants in perth. Delicious food, good prices, great atmosphere. love it every..."

Simone.matsinger

"One of my favourite places to eat. It never disappoints and always great..."

Nani

"A winner again! Thanks for your fantastic food and service on my birthday. Loved..."

Edible Elf

"Very cool place. Great service! Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and always smiled. The food was great. We ordered some japanese standards -..."

Food Zen

"Fantastic night out with the girls, gorgeous food, good reisling, (will give the sake a miss next time though, still not my thing), couldn't fault..."

Jess Cee

"Sashimi Lovers Dream. Love love loved the sashimi here, particularly the Tuna Tataki on avocado. Flavours are simple yet delicious. Staff are..."

PeTa1316

"Amazing. We love this place!being people who never eat raw/cold products (meats/fish etc) we thought we would try 2 of the raw share serves..."

TheJoyOfFlavour

"Just love this place! Service, food ambience all tops, and having dined there this evening with a very fussy friend, I once again was not..."

Foodfan23

"This restaurant is one of my favorites in Perth. Food is always fantastic and the price is very reasonable. I highly recommend Bonsai to anyone..."

Tamara Clay

"The Tapas are simply amazing, with the favourites including the miso scallops and creamy prawn spring rolls. The mains however are very..."

RJ

"Omg this place was good! it have great service, Delicious food, and the restaurant was lovely. could of eaten everything on the menu. cant wait to go..."

Sara Louise Robertson

"DELICIOUS. Great ambience, great food, smallish portions but the presentation makes up for this. I go back again and..."

Endlessmastication

"I have been to the Bonsai for dinner several times now and I absolutely love it! They have a delicious sharing menu and it is not too expensive by..."

Louise

"This is a quality restaurant every dish was better than the last great service and polite friendly staff I would eat here..."

Tom L

"Two thumbs up! After hearing great reviews we decided to check out 'Bonsai' in Northbridge.I quite like Japanese food but I wouldn't say it's my..."

Gordon Bleu

"Went there with a bunch of friends and ordered mainly hot shares, nibbles and shared a few mains together. A bit pricey for the tiny size, we were..."

Cactus

"YUM!. Chicken Teriyaki & creamy prawn spring rolls are amazing! Cute little restaurant & good priced meals. Lovely staff..."

Miss Talbot

"A favourite. Delicious tapas, interesting options and well priced. Nice atmosphere and good service. One of my favourites of..."

Lisa

"Brilliant, next time ask the owner for his recommendations, solid food, attentive service. No complains full..."

J

"Great Food. But Very Pricey!!. Have been here many times now for the excellent food. However it is very pricey for the portion..."

Diner 1

"Always an amazing meal at Bonsai! Tonight we shared the chilli crab claws, duck, scallops, beef wrapped asparagus, seaweed salad with crispy wonton..."

Oysterandpearlblog

"Sensational food!! The wasabi sauce and the soft shell crab and the tuna tataki, in fact all the food was excellent. Great meal, good..."

Shake-N-Bake

"Amazing - nothing more to..."

Bj999

"Excellent all rounder two thumbs up. Decore - CheckService - CheckAmbience - CheckQuality - CheckVariety - CheckAll..."

Mp3madness

"Wow, This was the best Japanese food I've ever had! Charming atmosphere very attentive waitstaff. The food is delicate and incredibly flavorful. I..."

Eclectic Diner

"Love the food. I absolutely love the food here! the dim lights also gives the place a good atmosphere and environment. I had some trouble the..."

Iliketoeat

"Best japagnese in Perth!!!!! I love this restaurant have been over 10 times and I love the consistency in knowing the food is going to be great every..."

Lumia Mejord

"Just had a fantastic meal. Let the guys feed us and just never missed. Food to die for. Service spot..."

Davo

"Friendly and welcoming service. The food was fresh and very tasty. They happily catered to my friends request when she asked for something to be made..."

Foodie

"From the moment we walked through the doors to the moment we left, the service could not be faulted. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff...."

JMB

"Excellent. The food, service and decor at The Bonsai are all exceptional. There is plenty of choice on the menu and even the desserts are impressive...."

Kellie Bauer-Simpson

"Very good miso. Service was excellent and the prawn tempura was not too crunchy or too soft. Perfect for my..."

Jose Luis Garcia Galera

"Very impressed with the bonsai, nice and comfortable, service was promt and professional, and the food was really really good! Tried 7 dishes there,..."

Alanbevan

"Food was amazing and service was fantastic. We went on a Friday night, so restaurant was busy. We were offered drinks within 2 minutes and they..."

Bernie Tucker

"Food was sensational as always but for some reason the service was appalling. Waited 25min to be served initially and then when desert was ordered,..."

Tim Wright

"Amazing dining experience. This place might not look like much from the outside, but once inside you are definitely in for a dining..."

Mztiff

"Yummy food, good service, decent price. If you're starving then you might want to ask advice regarding portion sizes as if you're unlucky you might..."

FoodieMoo

"Best Japanese in Perth. This place excites me. All though I haven't eaten in every Japanese Restaraunt in Perth, so far this place is on top of the..."

Captain Munchie

"Great place if u want medium priced fancy Japanese food, great atmosphere. Entrees outshine the mains, had the beef cheek but was tough and..."

Food Sampler

"Tasty, but maccas trip for top-up. All about the ambience. Servings are way too small and expensive to have a good fill. Service is very..."

Jenny Tu

"Yummy. Came here on Saturday night with friends, service is really fantastic, attentive but not in your face. Drinks & food brought out..."

Khrystyne S Cordi

"Love this place! Great atmosphere and presentation of food. Food is delicious, especially the sushi and..."

Michelle Ko

"This place looked nice and romantic and laid back. It was very modern and classic.The food was over priced for the amount you got but the..."

Niaz Dabestan

"Salmon sashimi bites...."

Kel Lee

"Excellent. Came here with a friend and was not disappointed. Entree all the way through desert the restaurant didn't fail to deliver...."

Mr. Foodbawse

"I love this place and bring all our out-of-town visitors here. Consistently great food and very reasonably..."

CJ

"I eat here quite often and this has become my favorite first date restaurant. The menu is fairly extensive and caters to many tastes. My personal..."

Calvin Lewis

"Wow!. My husband and I have been here twice now in 2 weeks. It is so YUMMY. Love the salmon bites, asparagus wrapped in wagu beef, butter soy clams..."

Carly Beer

"Very Good. Really enjoyed the share plates. Everything was flavoursome, maybe not the cajun squid. Overall, very delicious and service pretty much..."

Cuisine Cupid

"Not exciting for the MAIN course!. Before I choosed The Bonsai Restaurant, I saw many difference comments from difference forum. What I can said, The..."

Lolo

"Amazing!! 4 of us ordered 3 entrees to share and a main each and love them so much so we ordered another two entrees! Every dish was amazing! Can't..."

Kate

"Certainly an interesting find. The staff are friendly and the hot shares are great if you likes scollaps, prawns & crab then these are a must. The..."

Badabooma

"Better than expected, will go back again!. I walked into this restaurant expecting to pay a lot for very little food. I was prepared to go somewhere..."

Ness C.

"Great night. A group of us went for a selection of shares. Standouts were the beef with asparagus, fried chicken, grilled prawns, and tempura..."

Hazel

"Great selection of food, the sauces are a bit heavy and salty, but the food is worth it. Great tapas menu to share, the seafood is fresh and the..."

Believeinyourself

"Yummy entree scallops. Chicken teriyaki tasty but not much chicken. Why dont Perth Japanese restaurants serve brown rice like Sydney?! Miso had a..."

Jemma Cauchi

"Modern Spin At The Bonsai. They put a modern spin on Japanese food at the Bonsai - the food is quite different but very tasty. The atmosphere was..."

Jarrah Jungle

"A surprising delight. The food was so interesting, I really enjoyed each dish was impressed by all the odd flavours that worked well..."

Dora

"Bravo for Bonsai. Love this restaurant. I have been a couple of times already, and have tried many of the menu items- all delicious. Really vibrant..."

Monique Varnavides

"One of the best fusion restaurants I've been to! Food is incredible. Definitely recommend the sashimi bites and the mushrooms. Prawn with avocado was..."

Mysy

"Amazing.... I can't fault my visit to The Bonsai - the service and food were perfect and the prices were very reasonable. We shared the soft shell..."

LP78

"Great atmosphere and service. Liked the modern take on Japanese cuisine. Couple of very minor criticisms - the avocado in the ponzu maguro was a..."

Steve Pretzel

"J-pop or J-rock?. Such a great surprise, walked past it so many times but never realized how contempory and sophisticated the food it had to..."

Eating Out Perth

"Ieatperth. Fantastic. Great creative contempory Japanese food and half decent decent service to boot!Only ordered veg and seafood dishes,..."

Ieatperth

"I'm in love!. What a great find before heading to a Festival show at the State Theatre. Fast and friendly service, fantastic menu. There were 4 of us..."

Janine Pittaway

"Great! Really nice to have an upmarket option in Northbridge. Noisy but this adds to the atmosphere. Food was excellent. I loved the duck and Teri..."

DrMarling

"Just.. Excellent. Very urban but comfortable surroundings.Excellent service.Great atmosphere.Superb..."

Poombah

"The atmosphere is very clean and chic, staff were attentive but unobtrusive. We ordered for the 'share' section of the menu and received our..."

MattnKeryn

"Miniscule serves...but winning service and awesome food. Came with my friend and proceeded to get completely lost, despite it's central..."

Amy

"Nice but expensive. I've been to The Bonsai a few times, which I have enjoyed. With the dark lightning, it's quite intimate and romantic. Portions..."

Food Fan

"Hai. Simple, elegant and delicious. This is Japanese at it's..."

Le Tigre

"Went to Bonsai last night and it was our second visit. Much like our first visit food and service were great. This time around was just 2 of us we..."

Adrianna

"Expected more.. Maybe I have been spoilt too many times by Nine Fine Food.Bonsai didn't quite live up to the hype, will definately try it..."

Jimbob

"First time goer and it was sensational! Service was quick, wait staff were polite, helpful and trained professionally.. Food looked and tasted..."

Mandy Buckley

"One of Perth's finest offerings! Keep returning and it never fails to render even the rowdiest friends speechless with food-gasms. Don't deny..."

Princess Mayhem

"Great service. I love eating lunch at Bonsai but I haven't been able to since they changed their opening hours. They have great service and great..."

Alyssa Nguyen

"Not bad. Very nice food, well present and service was good. But for the price the serves are..."

Shaun Ludgwick

"VERY GOOD. DDELICIOUS FOOD, EXTREMELY good service, friendly staff and a good setting to :) would go back..."

Bree

"Awesome food. Can be hit and miss with the service if they are busy, but the food and great atmosphere far out way..."

Pauly W

"Had dinner at bonsai tonight and everything was really tasty, all the flavor combonations were soon on snd really well balanced, price is good but a..."

Hairy Meat Pie

"Amazing fusion food done right. I've eaten a lot of Japanese food but none quite like the dishes served at the Bonsai. It's a mix of western and..."

Jaclyn Tan

"Good all around. Excellent service, great food and good ambienceI love their clever wasabi. It has a hint of green tea in it, but taste well..."

Mia

"Really nice food!! Came with friends for course meal. Friendly service and the meal was excellent. The taki-steak (I think) was excellent and all my..."

David Byun

"A little bit different. The Bonsai is a little bit different to your standard Japanese fare, so it's nice if you love your Japanese but don't really..."

Josie

"Great evening ,enjoyed the food ,can't wait to go..."

Amanda.foster

"Lovely ambiance, amazing food and presentation. Very good service. A wonderful experience. Highly..."

Greenfuji

"Fabulous Food. Just the smartest nouveau Japanese tapas, very reasonably priced and great service with friendly staff. Just love..."

Blonde

"Food was good, some interesting variations on the standard 'western' japanese favourites, so good to try out if your stuck on your teriyaki chicken..."

MJ Eats

"YUMMY!!!. Beautiful selection of entrees and the teriyaki beef is very..."

Society

"Amazing. The Bonsai is incredible! Ever time I venture to The Bonsai the staff are amazing, the food is to die for and the service is out..."

China

"Great venue, good service and awesome food... And best of all great value.. Highly..."

Rebek

"Best restaurant in perth!. A unique restaurant. the scallops are to die..."

Chefshat

"Y.U.M.. This is not a Japanses restaurant; it's a fusion restaurant taking inspiration from Japan. Yes there are Japanese dishes on the menu, but on..."

Beachy

"I am still here with my wifey-for-lifey after she had a hectic day at work. We just had the best contemporary Japanese cuisine ever! She just said..."

Alwin KS Liew

"A Great Night Out!. I had heard good reports however hadn't yet eaten there myself when I booked a table for 15 for my birthday on Saturday - I am..."

Dot

"Will be back soon!. Went with friends on recommendation and did not disappoint! Had 7 tapas-style dishes: prawn katsu sushi, duck breast, agedashi..."

Emk

"Affordable contemporary Japanese. Went in with my boyfriend on a quiet night. Service was efficient, and food was of a good quality...."

Tegan Tiu Taudigani

"Recommended. Managed to jag a table at this funky Roe St eatery at the last minute due to a cancellation. The interior is high ceilings, concrete..."

RustySpoon

"Fusion. Bonsai is typical Japanese fusion. The food and service are quite good and great value for money. Well worth a..."

Global Foodie

"Favourite jap fusion restaurant!!. I absolutely love Bonsai and can go there every night if I can afford to:P And yes, it is in the entertainment..."

Soy Latte

"Sensational synergy & fusion. Isaac has ticked all the boxes offering the best value for money Japanese in WA. Their new dishes have raised the bar..."

Andrew Lloyd

"Awesome. Went here a few nights ago for my younger brother's birthday and everything was fantastic - food, service, ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Doolia

"Great food and service. Go to bonsai often! Such great food, good price and excellent service. A dining..."

Blondie

"Surprisingly good... I went to Bonsai thinking it'd be another overpriced pretentious bland fusion restaurant. I was pleasantly suprised to find it..."

Js0n1

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the bonsai. Everything was well presented with delicious flavours and fresh ingredients. Recommendations: chilli crab..."

K

"Love this place! Love the building, low lighting, service and most of all, the food. Loved ordering lots of good quality shares. BYO during the week...."

EggsFlo

"Happy Bonsai Eater. OK. Long time lurker of UrbanSpoon, first time reviewer. So I'm just your average Perth diner, looking for nice, affordable and..."

Generation Y'er

"Love it!. I've been twice now, and had great food both times. The service the second time wasn't fantastic, as they left us alone for quite awhile..."

Tessa

"Great!. Service was fantastic - we had a mum and bub in our group and the manager was helpful with the pram, provided a baby chair etc. We also had a..."

Chris Tina

"Exquisite. I had never seen or heard of the Bonsai before but it will be my go to restaurant from now on, out of the 5 dishes I shared with my guest..."

Lisa

"Best teriyaki beef, asparagus beef, cold pork belly, and cream brulee and sesame seeds ice..."

Panda

"The best! I have eaten a lot of Japanese in most states of Australia and New Zealand and this one is the best. We went to Ha Lu on our first day in..."

Master Diner

"Bonsai was beaut. Apart from being one of the gold listed restaurants in the Entertainment book, which entitles you to a nice $30 off, this was one..."

Tenz80

"Absolutely brilliant. Went there with my wife and her parents for her birthday dinner on a Sunday night. The restaurant was full, but the atmosphere..."

Dennis Tng

"Like the atmosphere. The area n atmosphere were nice, however, not much choice of the lunch..."

Chonx2

"Up there with the best. Went here for dinner Wednesday night with my sister and was really happy with the service and the food.The..."

Hungerpangs

"TRENDYCASUALbusinessLUNCH. Great food & selections, reasonable price, been for dinner months ago and today for casual business lunch with..."

Wayne T

"In-fusion. Very delicious Japanese with a western tinge. Tasty - I recommend the prawn dumplings and the teriyaki steak (omg - cooked to perfection)...."

Nikki

"Slick hip space with great food! Fresh funky Japanese and the lunch menu is great value. A good find amongst the Roe St asian..."

JLO

"Great manager and staff. Had lunch there with a friend for my bday and the manager made my day! He's great with his patrons and has a charismatic..."

Hliew0

"I enjoyed the food here, although I sensed that some of the dishes were pre-prepared. However, all in all this place offers something a little..."

Seoulcitykitty

"The BEST. My Fiancee and I are now regular diners at Bonsai ,, We are drawn to ,,, the friendly staff prompt service Great fresh food..."

Elli

"Absolutely the best experience at a restaurant in a very long time! Fantastic service, and perfect food. Definately worth while, particuarly in..."

Spliethoff

"Wasn't sure what to expect at Bonsai, but we were pleasantly surprised. The service was really good - fast and attentive. Between 2 we shared 6..."

Jessica Christison

"It's new and trying to impress. Japanese style tapas with quality food, fresh sashimi and although it was a quiet evening, very good..."

Kevin

"Like the name, the serves in bonsai are small. The food itself is ok but suffers from the fusion confusion where there are too many flavours in each..."

Kathryn

"Amazing!. Sensational food/service - this place has got the lot. Friendly and personable wait staff, amazing food (fusion between Japanese and Modern..."

Felicia

"Over the years I have heard nothing but good things about The Bonsai restaurant so it’s quite surprising that I only made my first visit recently...."

Perth Food Explorer

"I’ve been to Bonsai a few times and have always walked out with a satisfied tummy and this time was no exception too. The menu works best for..."

Jellyphine

"It's all about the sauces at Bonsai; they're beyond lickable - I'm even prone to ordering a side of rice so that those pools of flavour don't go to..."

Littlelofts.com

"The prawns inside and plump and perfectly cooked. The béchamel is rich, decadent and the perfect accompaniment to the juicy seafood and crunchy..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"Likes: salmon sashimi bites, creamy prawn springolls, chilli crab claws; Dislikes: boring dessert menu; Overall: will return, still a great spot for..."

IMasticate

"Although The Bonsai Restaurant and Café Lounge is a Japanese restaurant, hubby commented that he didn't feel like he just had a Japanese meal and I..."

Taste Test - Food.Life

"The Bonsai is a perfect option to start a Friday or Saturday night – the mood is a bit a bit “special occasion” but still comfortable and you..."

The Sneaky Pigeon

"The eggplant and capsicum namura was unexpectantly one of my favourite dishes of the night. The eggplant had an amazing texture that was close to..."

Chompchomp

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Janice Kho

"Can't go wrong with sautéed prawn with béchamel sauce, wrapped in spring roll pastry - love love béchamel..."

Foodie Cravings

"Throughout the night, the service was excellent, attentive and efficient. While the food may look simple, it is anything but. That is the nature of..."

Shaun

"But the highlight of it all was the sauce. A quality Teriyaki base with a subtle butter flavour made this dish simply..."

WenY

"I admit I don't usually dine out on Japanese anything past a quick sushi roll on the run. It's not that I find the cuisine any less intriguing than..."

Tannic Teeth

"If you eat here this is the way to go, sharing plates all round. There's hot dishes, cold dishes, sashimi selections, you name it it's there and..."

Stu

"Bonsai Japanese Restaurant would have to be one of the earlier modern Japanese restaurants to have opened in Perth. Since its opening back in..."

Sprinklingofspice

La Cholita

81/100 (2059 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

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Tapas

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Tortillas

Nachos

Octopus

Beef

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Mid-range

"La Cholita you've done it again. You guys never disappoint. Always consistent and never greedy. Your my favourite place in Perth and I always..."

Natalie Zaccaria

"Delicious food and a margarita to die for! Friendly staff, fast service and cool decor made for a great..."

Joel Keane

"The most amazing place ever!!! I'll be back for sure. Had the best night, food was amazing & OMG!!! So much tequila...I was in..."

Andrea Anthony

"Our go to place in Northbridge. Food is always great and love the Mexican beers with the additional lime and salt so moreish. Highly..."

Mark Hodgson

"Once again visited La Cholita, the food was excellent fresh, and hot when it should be. The staff were on the ball and very efficient, love the..."

Sue Norvill

"Awesome food, great staff and amazing cosy vibes! 1 litre sangria is a definite as well as the Baja fish taco � thanks guys, I'll be..."

Casey Holla

"Friendly staff, awesome food (best tacos I've had in Perth!), a great drink selection and a wicked vibe. Will be..."

Jake Lymn

"Foods were good and service was friendly. Our fave was the fish taco and fajita steak😋 Place a little outdated, hope they renovate a little to..."

Starr Gretchen

"Everything was absolutely delicious! Fresh punchy flavours & delicious..."

April Louise Hipkins

"❗️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ❗️ This place is absolutely phenomenal! Food is great and comes out in an efficient time, staff are super..."

Jazzy Jones

"I have been staying in Perth and eating out on a nightly basis for the better part of seven weeks, and this has definitely been one of my favourite..."

Chips Before Dips

"This place is really well decorated, great placement of bottles and decorations behind the bar. Did not realize there was a shoe sticking out of the..."

Ricky Emilius

"We were surprised by the relatively small menu, but don’t let that put you off, it was amazing!!! The pulled pork taco was the best I’ve had and..."

Cmzajicek

"Great food! Nice margarita too. Had some street corn, chorizo quesadillas and fish taco. Nice classic margarita to go with it all. Really busy place..."

Danny

"Came for dinner on a Saturday night & the restaurant was packed & buzzing with great atmosphere. Staff were really friendly & seated us near the bar..."

Food_Glorious_Food

"One word, amazing. The tostadas were well put together and the tacos were delicious. However, the chips with the ceviche...hands down the best I have..."

Jason Lin

"Came here for a couple tacos on a Monday night before heading elsewhere so was not able to gauge a proper experience but we enjoyed what we ordered..."

Vicky Li

"Buzzing atmosphere in the evenings and very chic decor. An astonishing variety of tequila and their cocktails (think: margaritas) are simply divine!!..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"Great space, friendly staff too. Fave things on the menu were the Guacamole + Chorizo Quesadilla. The guac was super fresh and worked well with all..."

THE ILLUSIVE FEMME

"I had one of the best Mexican experience at La Cholita! The staff were super friendly and they clearly know well about what they are selling. We had..."

Poe Wardoyo

"Great late night food, chips with guac dip is the best in perth. Tacos are unique and amazing. Only complaint is that the food is sometimes..."

Macchasoufflé

"Staff is polite, food is amazing! Ceviche, fish tacos and the stuffed jalapeno tacos are the best! It’s also reasonably priced. Music can be played..."

Stephanie Subramaniam

"Probably my favourite place in Perth!! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious Mexican food, and the TEQUILAS!! So many to choose from! I..."

T Bag

"I came here for the first time a few nights ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the menu doesn’t give a lot of choice the food we had was..."

Stephiiv

"Their food will make you wanna keep on munching on more (in other words, highly delectable). The only problem is that the portions are tiny and the..."

SneakyG

"Great food, their guacamole is to diiiiie for! The fish tacos are delightful and their tequila menu is amazing extensive to say the least! It’s a..."

Meika Atkins

"At the time they were collaborating with Nice to Meet You. Tacos were great, corn on the cob was not unpleasantly surprising, and the octopus was..."

Naomi Sutanto

"Definitely a favourite place for casual drinks and dinner in Perth. Sangria is a must, which goes perfectly with all the food on the menu. Would..."

Steven

"$65 gets you 2 beers, a cocktail, and 7 mini tacos.Everything tastes great, and comes out fairly quickly, except the cocktails. When you get..."

Shoey Kay

"One of my favourite spots to dine in Perth. I love the beef cheek tacos and the Margheritas pack a serious amount of tequila. On that note the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"First things first - the Mexican street corn is TO. DIE. FOR.Elsewhere the menu is equally yummy but be prepared to bring all your savings as..."

Jellee Babee

"Great for a quick light bite if you're in Northbridge. The fish taco, pork taco and chicken enchiladas are really good! The octopus and potato dish..."

Fuzzyeo

"La Cholita is such a cool place! the dim lit lighting with the stylish light bulbs, latin music and bartenders that make an art of cocktails. I love..."

Pearl Clarke

"Sometimes I really want to love a place because I've heard great things and then... I just can't. The food doesn't compensate for the big wait times..."

Lakmonsta

"Love this place! Yummy food and good service. Can highly recommend the cocktail menu. Staff are friendly and attentive. Great to have a place open..."

SF1987

"Always love the service, atmosphere and especially the food here. One of the few places in Perth that produces some mean Mexican dishes, with..."

Vivien Huynh

"Been here twice inside the week. Once for lunch and once for dinner. Will be going back again soon I am sure! Tacos are amazing and the duck..."

Neil

"I love the vibe of this place, it is very cool when you walk in and always pumping. The food and drink selection is pretty good, but be prepared to..."

Perth Food Blogger

"Great option for a later meal. Good atmosphere. Great margaritas. Food is basic but tasty. The meals often comes out very quickly so the whole dining..."

Spooning

"Great little taco place!Everything is so yummy and the atmosphere is fantastic. Get a few different tacos and see how uniquely amazing they..."

Chels Badger

"I love the range of tequila and food at this place. Tequila shots are followed by chaser of sangrita, which is very refreshing. And if you don't want..."

Becky

"Ambience was awesome. Such a vibe! Cool music set the mood and cool decor too.Tacos and corn were yummy (although the corn needed a bit of..."

Carolyn Nash

"I love this place, great place for group. Delicious street food at good prices, I highly recommend the Chorizo Quesadilla, Mexican Street Corn and..."

Callum Macrae

"La Cholita's is one of my favourite small plate venues in Northbridge. Mexican inspired tapas is their game and it's a game they play it so very..."

Carl

"It's a cool venue - with bar seating, high tables, booths and small low tables. After reading another review advising people to look at the floor..."

El

"I can't believe I haven't written a review about this place yet- it's our go-to for a quick meal. We ordered the fish taco and the chicken..."

Foodieperth

"YUM YUM YUM!!! Hands down best chips and guac in Perth! Ordered heaps to try out everything! Definitely would recommend everyone to give it a go!..."

Denise Koh

"Just visited La Cholita for the first time with 2 friends. The tacos and guacamole were brilliant, the quesadilla not so much (but that could be..."

Michelle86

"I really love everything @lacholita. I booked for 10, and they are really efficient and promptly reply all requests asked. I don't know why, but the..."

Bella Q

"I loved the tacos!!!! Oh boy, I haven't been back in forever, but I still remember those tacos, they were amazing.Only issues is seating, as it..."

Foodlover And Critic

"Really good food! Tacos were excellent and host was helpful with choice of tequila and explaining dishes. Very loud but to be expected for a place in..."

Abhinav Sarna

"Beautiful fresh tasty food. Super friendly staff and a great matched wine list. Spent $65 on a small dinner for 2 with wine. Really like this place..."

GlennM

"I had the scallop, prawn and fish taco for dinner. It I loved the prawn and the fish was delicious. I also had the tuna and octopus. I enjoyed the..."

Casey

"Great food and really good place. So many options and certainly it was the best sour cream that I've ever tried. The staff made some mistaskes with..."

Brian Edwards

"Excellent fresh tasty food, service was slow considering how busy it was. Food was exactly what we were looking for in a late lunch. Would definitely..."

PeckishKiwi

"Loved this place! The food, staff and atmosphere here is just fantastic. We went on a Sunday when you can get $2 taco with any sangria or beer and..."

Jess

"La Cholita certainly provided the goods at Cuban Club this year! They served up some deliciously fresh Mexican tapas - tacos, salad bowls and..."

The Taste Bud

"This place has it all great food from the fish tacos to the guacamole we tried around 7 dishes and they were brilliant and just arrive when they are..."

Little Chef

"This place is great. The meat is always cooked perfect and the tacos are so good it goes down perfect with a couple tequilas. Many to choose from but..."

Dpizzy

"Love this place. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and amazing food (baja fish tacos are my favourite) Try them on a Saturday afternoon before..."

Nins Oh

"Tried all the different tacos and they were good. Margaritas were the highlight - well balanced. Great for pre theatre dining. Their guacamole is..."

Minali Gamage

"Really nice place in Perth for a decent sized bite for an afternoon or casual evening hangout. The menu is not designed to offer a full meal so don't..."

ZZQ

"By far the best Mexican in Perth. Sure you won't get a full single sized meal, but you'll get amazingly crafted tapas and fair priced balanced..."

Emma Morris

"We've been here a few times now because the food is reliably delicious, the atmosphere is always great (although pretty noisy so not ideal if your..."

Lexy O

"Delicious and great atmosphere!! Guac is absolutely to die for!!! Variety of drinks is awesome... Difficult to find parking but well worth..."

Jasmackandherpack

"Hadn't been here in about a year, food is still as good as ever! Love the guacamole and tortilla chips here, tacos and Mexican street corn are also..."

Линси

"Love this place, always delivers a Mexican treat. The guacamole is delish and the tacos are amazing. Might have to try some of the extensive tequila..."

Anna Yong

"Great place to chill over a huge variety of tequilas. Great thing is that it's actually a bar that will open until 3am - perfect for final drinks..."

Williespants

"Yes I totally feel this place, mexican made simple and relevant to this day and age. Margaritas are genuinely great, and the food fantastic. My..."

Princess Zelda

"Fun night out!! Great atmosphere, tasty tacos and friendly service! Would come again and again just for the prawn soft shell mmm mm - well done la..."

Party Spoon (Grace Coombs)

"Very nice!!! Best Mexican in Perth !!Love the soft shell tacos Baja fish :D and the guacamole with the chips. Sangria is very nice here. Pretty..."

Shay Wilson

"Love the food. So reasonable, perfectly stuffed with 2 beers each came to $50, talk about good value! Staff are always full to the brim with..."

Ilovemesomebrunch

"It's a great place if you're planning on heading out after dinner in Northbridge, as it gets you in a party mood with its loud pumping music and..."

Sammy Kan

"These guys do the best Margaritas in town. Love the Baja Fish Tacos and Guacamole Dip here too. The quesadillas are good but really need the sauce..."

Asha

"Walked in for a nice meal. Absolutely love the decor and atmosphere! The staff are ridiculously attentive and so friendly it was great! I found it..."

Emma

"I can not get enough of this place! Always friendly staff and the food comes out very quickly. There is always a great atmosphere and it is always..."

Yetti Hill

"This is the perfect place for a few drinks and nibblies. I always get a couple of cocktails and fish tacos to go with..."

Queen Charlene

"Great service. Waitstaff were awesome and very informative on each dish. Fabulous range of food. I have never seen such a selection of..."

Helen Callard

"An oldie but a goodie. I'd only been there once, and that was years ago. The food was fantastic, and I'll definitely add this to my list of regular..."

Helen

"Been here many many times. Weekends are always busy. Love their guacamole and fried tortillas and their tacos are just simply amazing. My favourites..."

LittleAsianGirl

"La Cholita is always a go-to spot for me. Food is good, sangria bowls are affordable and not to mention the massive list of tequila to choose from!..."

Shirley

"Monday 14th MarchGreat date night place. Sit at the bar share a few bites chat over a tequila cocktail and a Mexican beer (or many shots of..."

Cornflakegirl

"We are never disappointed with the quality of the Mexican tapas served at La Cholita and last night was no exception. Whilst the food appears a bit..."

Steve Evans

"Best mexican food in Perth, always amazing service, amazing food, always recommend a side of their killer corn chips with guacamole to compliment..."

Laura Elizabeth Edgeworth

"I've been here probably a dozen times or more. I like it, obviously. I tend to go mid-afternoon, between busy periods, and sit at the bar. That way,..."

Billy

"Went for dinner recently. Great tapas style food. Bar staff were friendly, knew their wines and great friendly service overall. Great for couples or..."

Chillejam

"Amazing foodService a bit subpar when they're busy, it made them inattentive and rushed, had to get our own water and basically chase them down..."

Jemma.kirke95

"Lovely colourful place. ......Mexican Tapas. Fresh, Delicious and well Presented. Great hospitality. Music a bit too loud. Pricing was expensive,..."

B & M

"Group of 5Ate: Guac and chips, quesadilla, roast pork, beef, fish taco, jalapeño taco, beef taco, corn, Spring salad, crab tostada Drank:..."

Whats_wong

"It’s been awhile since drinks, or should I say bites, La Cholita. This Mexican restaurant opened around four years ago with a bang and brought a..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"We dined here as a group last night. We had more people arriving than previously anticipated so luckily the staff let us change tables. The sangria..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Came here Friday evening at around 6pm and managed to snag a table for two at the bar just before the rush. Any later, we probably would have been..."

Josephine Di Giovanni

"We dined here a couple of weeks back, one of the stand outs for us was the service .We were seated at the bar and found the wait staff to be..."

JWC

"Seriously can't compliment this place enough! We rocked in late on a Thurs eve, after a few too many vinos and needing something to soak it..."

Pineapple Soup

"Small and pricey. $6 for a taco sounds like a good price however the tacos are really small and you end up ordering more anyway...."

Janie Nuggets

"On Saturday afternoon, the American and I went to El Cholita in Northbridge. We had spotted this Mexican restaurant a few months back but had..."

Simone McKenna

"A great spot in Northbridge for Guacamole and corn chips. Lots of seating available with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The 3 cheese..."

Demelza Buckley

"I have been meaning to blog about La Cholita for a long time now. I go quite often and have always had a great time there. It is the perfect spot for..."

LittleGirlBigFood

"Really nice ambience. Nice bar. Food is delicious but price is just too expensive to be justified. 8 bucks for a small taco smaller than the size of..."

Danielle Cheng

"Food is a little on the pricey side, given the small serving sizes, but still tasty. I love the stuffed jalapeño taco and chorizo quesadilla! Would..."

Too Munch To Handle

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and concept of La Cholita. We tried a variety of dishes all of which were tasty and well priced. The spicy duck..."

Foodrinkperth

"Sunday lunch. Fish tacos $2 when ordering a sangria. First time I have had fish tacos was years ago in this place and keep ordering them today. Also..."

Hungryhenry

"Went down on Sunday for dinner. Friendly and knowledgable staff. The food came out SUPER quickly, but didn't effect the quality. We got beef cheek..."

Trishen Mirnalen Moodley

"Bar and wait staff are attentive and super friendly. Food and drinks are always fantastic but most especially the Baja fish Tacos and you can't go..."

Emma Parsons

"This review follows two separate visits to La Cholita about a month apart. Both visits where similarly good and so we've combined them into the one..."

PerthFoodBlog

"I picked my favourite taco there, the baja fish with chipotle mayonnaise ($6.00) and one I hadn't tried before, the scallop with cucumber salsa,..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"Unique Mexican tapas experience! We tried a variety of food - The chorizo quesadilla, the chicken quesadilla, the stuffed jalapeño taco, the Mexican..."

InMyFaceHole

"La Cholita is the mexican bar that Perth needed.For a while there, if you craved mexican food the only choice you had was Panchos, which..."

Athina Charismatika Hilman

"Used to frequent La Cholita very regularly as a friend used to work there. Food was always great, ending up trying pretty much the whole menu with..."

Victoria

"Finally get a holiday to review my first ever Mexican food (so I won't comment based on whether its authentic but my own taste) Two friends with..."

Vivian LI

"Pretty damn good Mexican food. I will admit I was a little intoxicated but the service was great (and tolerant) and our group ate our way to..."

Christina

"Excellent Mexican Restaurant - good food and good restaurant atmosphere. The ribs are amazing and the sweet potato wedges are to die for...."

Mel

"One of my favorite mexican place. There pork belly is really nice and of course a bowl of sangria wouldn't be forgotten. La cholita is always on our..."

Ara

"I like to have a few tamarind margaritas then stand on their transparent glass floor and pretend that I'm falling a short distance into a..."

Rikki Burns

"I went to there last week with my friends.Food is tasty, serve is friendly, restaurant's atmosphere is great.I wanna try the other food..."

Nahoko

"The pork belly was everything you want pork belly to be – tender meat with a crispy skin over a layer of fat – when this cut of meat is cooked..."

Aweekendchef

"Seriously good. Great vibe, great food, cheap and fun. Just what you expect from a Mexican joint. The Sangria is..."

ScottyH

"I have been meaning to blog about La Cholita for a long time now. I go quite often and have always had a great time there. It is the perfect spot for..."

LittleGirlBigFood

"On Point. Brilliant experience. Had a booking for 16 people, was not a problem. Food was delicious, set menu was great. Saved all the trouble of..."

Student Cravings

"Loved the food, could improve the service. Food was really good. Smoked potatoes and occie, quesadillas, cerviche were all delicious. The..."

Redbull

"Been in to La Cholita a few times now and the service was always a bit iffy. This time our waitress was Rosemary (I think that's her name) very..."

Chairman Meow

"Super impressed! We were sat up at the bar which meant we had heaps of face time with the charmingly chatty staff who helped us order because we..."

Legs11

"YUM. Good clean Mexican, loved all of..."

Yummy_food

"Designed for sharing. Go with many people and order lots! I feel this should really be a 2 or even 3 $ rated as by the time you order enough for a..."

Eeatsmore

"Great fresh food, consistant standard. Service is lacking, vague waitstaff, hard to attract their attention once you have received your first..."

Ilovepeanuts

"A+++ for service. Came here one night a snack with my partner and WOW. The service is absolutely amazing. The waiter we had was extremely helpful and..."

FoodLover

"Well priced but a little loud. We came to have dinner and drinks with friends and were impressed to say the least! Waitstaff were attentive and..."

Facebook User

"Muy bien. Very cool place. Love the atmosphere in the bar. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Had the corn and a couple of tacos. Loved the scallop..."

Baristar

"I love this place! Delicious food and drinks and the staff are always lovely. Even when they get busy they're always happy and trying their best to..."

Hungry

"One of my favourites, my friends and I head here regularly! I love the food, the stylings, the friendly staff and the late opening hours. La Cholita..."

MissD

"Really depends on the night. The first time I came here I was so blown away at how delicious Mexican food was (usually not a fan) but the nachos had..."

Delizioso

"We decided to try la cholita last minute and were we impressed ! Great service and yummy food ! Best Mexican in perth..."

Jayde Carrott

"Tortilla chips...that is all.. My god the tortilla chips and guacamole....consistently amazing. Always efficient service, reliable menu, great..."

Nom Nom Nom

"Finally! And guac to die for.... Having been in Perth about six months and struggling to find decent mexican food here I am super relieved to have..."

Zoe-bx

"Could take it or leave it.... I tried to book a table for 8 for a celebration night. They refused to take a booking unless we committed to a set menu..."

Chanteya Mac

"So good!! The service was great! If you go on a Sunday tacos are $2 with any beer or sangria purchase!! Had a great night! The dessert chimichanga is..."

Jemma

"Price v Quality. This is where the price v quality of the food duel. The quality of the food is superb but the prices, as you can imagine, are quite..."

MszS

"Order as you go! Every morsel delicious and staff were knowledgable about the Spanish/South American wine selection. Highly..."

Celeste Gorrell

"....and what a great surprise!. We stumbled onto La Cholita after ambling through Northbridge looking for somewhere to eat. We hadn’t heard of it..."

Col Lewis

"YUM. Good food, wine and service! Also relatively cheap... :) Would recommend and go back..."

Michelle

"The food was great & so were drinks & staff.They even serve horchatas which most places I've been to don't. The staff look the part like straight out..."

Beata Kaliniewicz

"Great flavors and delicious sangria!. Been here twice, fist with my husband and second time with a group of girlfriends. Great food with lots of..."

Monica

"Love it! Went on a Tuesday night after attending the fringe festival in the city. Music was pumping and it was not too busy. Staff day us straight..."

Dylan Sullivan

"Yummmmmmm. Yummy food, awesome helpful service. The duck taco or something small. Tasted incredible, and I'm not very adventurous with my food! Love..."

Keateswashere

"Love it hot. Went with my teenage daughter, my missus and my mother inlaw a few Sunday arvos ago. The best mexican I have had in Perth. Unlike an..."

Deebee

"Tacos !!. ah, lovely lunch at la cholita's. small plates of delicious food ... think baja fish tacos with chipotle mayo ... scallop, cucumber salsa..."

Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want This Time .... DELETE THIS ACCOUNT.

"Is urbanspoon reliable???. I have just written a negative review of Oliver's on James which has a rating of 82%. I went here on Saturday lunch, it..."

Geraldine Thomson

"Fun place. Lots of tastijg plates and the cocktails are..."

Ashleejf

"Really like it. Been 3 times now. Had lunch this week, $12 burrito really good, few tacos tasty too, try the prawn one. Can't go past the $15..."

Lisa Bird

"Although the restaurant was very busy on a Tuesday night we were served quickly by friendly waiters. I found the menu itself a bit limited but..."

Missy

"I went there last Sat with my bf. As soon as we walked in, we couldn't hear ourselves talking. It is a great bar for gathering with friends and..."

Alexielle

"Good food, great vibe, but music a touch too loud to be able to speak without half..."

Felicia Higgins

"Fantastic. After having eaten Mexican around the world it was a pleasant surprise to find some of the best here in Northbridge. Great service,..."

Dave

"You have to eat the tortilla..."

Jesse Hartig

"The food was delicious. Really enjoyed having dinner at La Cholita tonight. ^_^Probably wouldn't go there again in a hurry - even bringing..."

Moomin Girl

"The food was really simple and nothing really special, but still quite tasty. service was friendly when we could get their attention. wasn't..."

I Exercise To Eat

"Love at first site. Loved the venueloved the staffFood is good but has potential to be amazing with just a tiny bit more love. The..."

Amber Griffiths

"Yum!. Visiting from Melbourne. Went to this place yesterday (Tuesday) night. Lots of space to sit :)Enjoyed the range available. Decide to try..."

Rache

"Fresh and delicious. Been here twice and fantastic on both occasions. Service attentive and wonderful, food was just brilliant. Did get in early..."

Xuyenphan

"I had a very positive experience here, great food, staff were very quick and..."

Pigsy

"Out on its own in Perth. Very much about the sharing plates and delicious they were too, with only a couple of exceptions. Uncomplicated, fresh..."

Milandro

"Wonderful find. This place was recommended to me by the head chef of the aviary. i went along with my daughter last night - we arrived early as we..."

Ummibby

"Excellent! Went on a Monday night, great entree, winner was the pork hock! They didn't skimp on alcohol in the cocktails either! Definetly be back..."

Thomo

"Love the atmosphere and food is absolutely delicious! On my third visit I requested a Virgin Mary based in their tomato juice chaser - the waiter..."

PerthieGeorgie

"Wow! This place is awesome!!! Great food, great atmosphere and the best drinks! For all you haters on urban spoon, stop hanging out at places like..."

Love'n Life

"Fabulous Mexican Food!. I love La Cholita. It has some of the best mexican food in Perth, complete with great margaritas and a fun bustling..."

The Non Existent Diet

"Very Pleased. First of all La Cholita is great! Friendly patient service and tasty food at a reasonable price (for my family, approx. 40 dollars a..."

Olivia Montgomery

"I absolutely love this place! Margaritas are fantastic. Food is delicious and a great modern take on traditional Mexican. Always a fun and upbeat..."

Sasch

"YUM YUM YUM. Big atmosphere for a little place. Great tunes and cool decor. Got a table on a Wednesday no problems. Scrumptious food, everything was..."

Paulie Panda

"Great service, good food, awesome atmosphere. Will be back..."

Oliver Healey

"Brilliant. Great Menu, really good value. Impressed with the staff as well, they were all friendly, and had a good knowledge of the menu. The service..."

Adam

"Mmmm. Best corn on the cob! Quite a busy little bar/restaurant but you every time I've been there I've managed to get a table straight away...."

Stephanie

"Tasty. Fun atmosphere. Great sangria jugs. Fish tacos crisp and guacamole..."

Tooweet

"Great vibe. Very lucky to get a table for 9 because this place generally doesn't do large tables. Very lively with great music! This place has a..."

Black Pudding

"10/10. We arrived early with the hope of getting a table large enough to cater for 9.The waiters were fantastic and got us the only large table..."

Poppy.S.Eed

"Great evening, good vibe.. We arrived and were shortly greeted by the waitress at the door who was quite friendly. The place was heaving so we had to..."

Justin G

"Great place to have a beer and some small plate food ... Tasty , fresh food and good..."

Sarah Brown

"Trendy,pleasing. Nice little find in northbridge,good food,just meager portions make it quite an expensive tapas style meal.Worth a try if you..."

Andykaren

"I've tried to eat here three times, but only managed to get a table once. The girl who meets you at the door is churlish, seemingly short on people..."

Sarah

"Loved this place! If you go there you have to seat at the bar. Drinks where amazing. Really lovely staff. Food tasted great. Loved the beef cheek..."

Jennifer Silverii

"Amazing service, drinks and atmosphere but dont come here for food. Its small and overpriced and..."

Stas

"It's more about the vibe than the meals. I finally got here last week, with my friend over from London who declared he could almost move back to..."

Sarah Haynes

"A vibrant busy restaurant, prompt service, a great concept for trying their take on lots of different Mexican..."

Beach Bum

"Atmosphere. We went on a thursday, so not quite so busy, but still bustling and loud with a happening vibe. Only had some cocktails and bar snacks..."

Jjo

"Awesome food, super fresh and tasty Mexican. Tacos are pricey for the size, but the taste is worth it. Busy Wed night but friendly service. Can't..."

Becmania

"Good Mexican! Food was Mexican with a twist, very tasty. Almost a Mexican tapas with service sizes. Drinks were excellent, the range of tequilas was..."

BatterZ

"Service was exceptional! Va.... Service was exceptional!Variety of food is fantastic, and prices very reasonable IMHO. Food is not quite as good..."

Pablo Squires

"The best. Love it! It's like a little adventure of tastes. Would be good if you could book tables though. Will definately be..."

Angela

"Loved it. Great food, great atmosphere, quick service and reasonably priced. Will definitely go..."

Helen

"Loved it. Had dinner here with my husband couple of Fridays ago - got there just before 7 and were lucky enough to be shown to a couple of chairs at..."

KT

"Enjoyed a delicious meal here on a tuesday night, got in early so found the service friendly and attentive. We ordered a dish from each on the..."

Jane Streeter

"Even though the bill was explosive; the wait was a tad too long; some of the servings were a bit "weird" but nonetheless I love this place! I love it..."

Halfsugar

"Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff! And the tapas style dishes were really tasty and good for sharing, as was the desert. The mains weren't..."

Bek

"Tried this place for the first time on Saturday with a friend. We were seated quickly at the bar. The sexy Californian waiter knew the wine list and..."

Almond Bum

"I eat here on an almost weekly basis. Yeah it's busy, and it's loud. But that's the fun of it right? The ceviche and the fish tacos never fail, add a..."

Freddo

"I guess everyone has their own opinions on this place but I absolutely love it! Ive been 3-4 times and each time the service has been good, the..."

Shaylee Hohapata

"Fantastic food!. I'm really into my tapas food and this place has some of the nicest Ive ever had, will def be..."

Bernie McC

"Really good food, cheap and food came put fast. Great atmosphere. Not sure why all the awful..."

Lisa137

"Tasty food and the chocolate chilli cocktail is perfectly balanced very good.. service needs work but at the end of the day it is a bar and the..."

Kyle

"CORN. SO. DAMN. GOOD. And so is the guacomole and all of the little tacos and quesedillas! And the chocolate dessert... One particular staff member..."

Fatlyf

"Love it!. First visit to this restaurant and I loved it! The bar is very funky, staff welcoming and knowledgeable, food very good. Ultimately it was..."

Lucy Ladbrooke

"Thumbs Up (just about). Yes the queues are an insult to the customer. Take bookings, or take phone numbers at least but don't leave us waiting..."

Rofl Harris

"Margaritas are brilliant. Fine small plates, beef cheek tacos the winner. Excellent bar..."

Antony

"I have come here numerous times for a light meal and late night drink. Love it. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and efficient and the tequila is..."

Bass Ninja

"Fantastic Value. I can't understand the criticism on the value and service in these reviews. $6 for 3 delicious, light crab meant tostadas,..."

West Perth Flayva

"Great bar! Lovely atmosphere, good food, good sangria, good service! Best on a Friday..."

NB

"Love this place, been a few times now, service is excellent drinks are perfection and the food is beautiful and comes out quickly. All in all..."

Beebee

"Flour Tortilla Chips De'lish!. The highlight for me was those morish seasoned flour tortilla chips, with that perfectly seasoned Guac it was the..."

Travelling Foodie

"So cocktails here are a big YES especially the mexicana, treat yourself to a couple. The food however was a bit average, guacamole a bit shite and..."

ToonaFish

"Cocktails are amazing!!! Food not so bad. The place has a good vibe, a little loud if you want an intimate..."

Tameryn Clay

"Extremely yummy. Amazing food, good service although I think when we arrived there might have only been one waiter on so the service was a little..."

Peanut

"Awesome. This place is great and worth any wait (6.30ish) to get a table. Food is so full a flavour - Just like it should..."

Alexcp

"Trendy, pricey, delicious!. My partner and I have always wanted to try the food out and we finally did on a busy Saturday evening. The restaurant was..."

Shankala

"Great service, great food, great value. The Pharmacist and I chanced our luck at La Cholita last Friday night after the theatre. We rolled in just..."

Zahra Leyla

"Zesty evening. It was a rainy Tuesday night (26/6), when three 30 somethings ventured into La Cholita, not really knowing what to expect. One member..."

John Doyle

"Great vibe on a week night. I came here with a few girlfriends on a week night. great ambience and the food/tapa's was really tastey and perfect to..."

Trust Me

"So far so good. Stopped in just after midnight one Saturday night, and there were plenty of tables free. We just needed to take a break, so we got..."

Eloise Rosenstein

"First time to La Cholita... my friend and I were a bit confused by the menu and the assistance from the staff was average. Impressive beverage menu..."

Larri

"Finally a place in Perth with an atmosphere and great food! I have dined there 3 times now and I have never been disappointed. To all the haters who..."

Sweet And Sour

"Great Vibe. Went early on a Sunday night. Got a table quickly and settled in for some yummy food and drink.Sangria was very good and reasonably..."

Michele James

"Worth the Wait. I loved the atmosphere of the place, very upbeat and out to have a good time. When we arrived we had to wait and order our appetizers..."

Miss Robyn

"Pretty good .. Late night on a Friday not so crowded food came out fast and staff were pretty friendly..."

John

"Gluten free and easy. The majority of the food here is gluten free without any adaptation, which is refreshing when it can be such a trial at other..."

Tessa

"Lovely place and vibrant but. I love the venue and also the selection of tequilla and other drinks. i wasn't really impressed with the sizes of the..."

OuDaJo

"Amazing atmosphere. Wow. Arrived 6.30pm Sat night - the place is heaving. We get inside and luckily score a seat at the bar. My friend and I are..."

Adele Hollywood

"The little-too-long wait for a table was easily made up by over apologetic staff, well timed meal arrivals, gorgeous food and a great atmosphere. A..."

Perth Bars

"I don't get all the hate coming through on the reviews. I found the service to be excellent, the food good and the drinks..."

Jane Brown

"I don't mind the wait at all at this place, as they serve you nibbles and drinks - its how slow the service is here that bothers me. Ivebeen twice..."

Snr24

"Tequila yay!. Friday May 11 Late late supper (12:30 am Saturday really)Love all the cocktails.. tequila never tasted so good in..."

Lolly Lettuce

"Terrific atmosphere. Enjoyed the food, and I suspect the negative reviews are from people who are used to supermarket El Paso stodge. The sangria was..."

Mr Mean

"Being from Texas I was very excited to try out the new Mexican place in town. First impressions were fantastic! Great Tequila selection, great beers..."

Deano

"Mexi-heaven. When La Cholita first opened I managed to get down there the opening weekend to see what all the fuss was about. And I wasn't..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"Shame you have to wait so long to even wait for a table. But when you get there it's so worth it, the tacos are delicious, very fresh and tangy. And..."

Delish

"Get here early.. and enjoy!. This place really deserves a better rating.. Admittedly we had been past here a few times and had not bothered staying..."

Fab Food Addict

"I don't know why this place has such a low % of people who like it, but if it means less queues, awesome : ) We went as a group of 3 on a rainy..."

Subrotta Debnath

"Hits and misses. In order of appearance: decor: hit --- staff: hit (uber helpful and a very good-looking bunch of young lads indeed) --- music: miss..."

Sarah

"Gooooood. Wait was short - waiting area, beers & guacamole was a nice touch.Food was good. The octopus and potato, beef and chorizo..."

Scooter

"Ate here on a Thursday night, seated straight away in a comfy booth. Lovely waiter. Extensive choice of tequilas and, most importantly, they have my..."

Subi Foodies

"Mexican with a twist. This place was a pleasant surprise. Had no idea what to expect.I love that they don't just serve the typical Mexican..."

Catherine

"After reading the reviews before going to the place I was a bit hesitant. To my surprise I was actually quite impressed. Perth people always want big..."

Eat

"Fun and funky with an awesome selection of tequila. More of a place for a snack than a proper meal..."

CocktailGurl

"All the negative reviews hating on the horribly inattentive service and the wait time for a table (unusual, and thus angry-making, for Perth)..."

DrPig

"Great vibe and great food. I was a little apprehensive to eat here after reading some of the reviews - but either the reviewers were in a bad mood..."

Mrs B

"We had a great night at La Cholita. We went on a sarurday night, & had to wait an hour and a half for a table. No big deal as they sit you in the..."

The Krays

"What's not to like? Seriously Perth what is your problem? Service is great, food is dirt cheap and simple and delicious. Place is buzzing all the..."

Andrew McGowan

"Worth the wait. We decided to try La Cholita at about 6pm on a Saturday night. Normally this wouldn't have been possible, but as La Cholita have a no..."

Empem

"The best restaurant in perth. I went there for the first time on saturday night and a great dining experience. The wait staff were friendly and..."

Bethany Goodall

"Ole`. Arrived for a late dinner on Sunday night - Great service with a smile, nice atmosphere (funky perspect floor) and tasty food.Being a..."

Jonnie Bee

"Well done La Cholita. Reading the negative reviews on La Cholita's page does my head in. Most seem to be whining that the place is too busy and they..."

Redox

"Power to them!. I must say up front that I am struggling with the urban spooner's bitchy, armchair food critic comments (in general not just for La..."

Foodiefoodlover

"Wiked. Stop your complaining, la cholita is perfect. great selection of authentic mexican fair and tasty margaritas. anyone who thinks otherwise..."

Eai

"Another great night at La Cholita Northbridge. Friendly staff, only a small wait on a Friday night - to be expected- and yummy mexican street snacks...."

Staceyk

"Why is everyone so harsh about this place?. This is what it is.... A casual northbridge dining experience. Service was good and food was surprisingly..."

Dora

"Last night we had the most delicious corn I have ever eaten. Once when I was in Thailand I had some corn I thought was nice but this was seriously..."

Lillian

"Excellent!. I enjoyed a Friday night at La Cholita. I must say the vibe was great! The service excellent and the food fresh and very tasty...."

Maddison

"Just went there for the second time... And it was so much better than the first time! the kinks has been worked out to a degree! well done! the food..."

Sprinklingofspice

"Great drinks, atmosphere & staff. Food not great.. I'm from Melbourne, so I was keen to try the 'Mamasita of Perth'. We have plenty of no-booking..."

Customer Bec

"Little bit of Melbourne. We went there on a sat night before one of our Fringe festival shows and we loved it, we got there at 6ish and were seated..."

Wandererplus4

"Friendly service. Great range of Mexican liquor and beer. The food was enjoyable tex mex style; not amazing but enjoyable enough I loved the..."

Chris

"Pricey for the serving size (tapas) but the food delivered was great. Get in early cause it gets packed quick! Great as a chill resturant/ bar with..."

Dolce

"MEXICAN MADNESS!. I cannot understand why so many people are having a go at this place? If you dont want to wait or want a bit more attention from..."

Brent

"Visited the restaurant last night after many mixed revues. We were seated at a makeshift table And had beers and cocktails in hand within 5 minutes,..."

Amelia Smoker

"The Year of Tex-Mex. There's no doubt it's going to be all about Tex-Mex in Perth this year. Gourmet burgers are so ... 2011. And tapas? Did you say..."

Mark

"IN-FCUKING-CREDIBLE. My partner and I will be back again. Hits: 1) Original margartia and blood orange margarita with black salt...."

Switchblade

"Loved it! Fantastic service, beautiful food. Can't wait to go back for more. Saturday night and busy but welcoming..."

Danielle Van Kampen

"After reading less than enthusiastic reviews we actually really enjoyed this experience. The food and atmosphere are the draw cards. Girl on door was..."

LJB

"Great Vibe. It's busy! I don't get the problem with that and waiting as seen from some reviews below. I'm happy to have this on the landscape, and..."

Mike Gadd

"Wow, a lot of whinging going on here. I think la cholita deserve more credit. My partner and i enjoyed our experience there. When we walked in we..."

Bella

"I must admit I didn't go with high expectations after reading the latest reviews here. However I was pleasantly surprised. My friend managed to get..."

Mfm86

"Went on a Friday night, not sure why all the bad reviews, yes it was busy and we had to wait for a table (1 hr for a big table or 30min to sit around..."

Emma

"Great food and atmosphere. Fist visit to La Cholita. great atmosphere and food. limited menu but all interesting and whayt we had was very rasty and..."

Geoff Parnell

"Well I liked it. No surprise this place has enormous waits on tables - finally a Mexican place that serves delicious food that doesn't taste/ look..."

Carly

"Went there Xmas eve after reviews of waiting forever for a table we got there at 6pm very friendly attentive staff awesome food and magaritas to die..."

Stretch

"League of its own!. La Cholita was absolutely delicious.. People writing reviews about waiting a long time for a table means one thing...the place is..."

Shelby

"Wow. I have not read any of the reviews lest I find something negative. The mention of Mexican restaurants takes me back to places you used..."

Man About Town

"Enjoyed the new venture in Perth however, I do believe I will have to wait until the hype settles down to go back. We arrived to a packed place, we..."

Slave To Food

"I really enjoyed the food, although in my opinion the portions were a bit too small. Ridiculously long wait to get a table, otherwise nothing..."

Ali

"Great food, great service. All you haters can kick stones with open-toed..."

Amy Bennet

"Love all about it!!. This place is rocking and I love it! The food is outstanding, I read someone saying something about COON cheese... Get a life..."

Gabby

"Visited for the first time on Christmas Eve. Was greeted as we walked in the door (that's a rarity) and sat at the bar for dinner. Friendly and..."

Pia

"BANG ON!!!. I hoentsly do not understand what is wrong with people in Perth. Veryone seems to winge and complain about everything. We where greeted..."

Foody101

"Very helpful "door bitch". Seriously, if you want fast food go to nandos or McDonald's! If you expect a heaving new resturant to operate with..."

Onsixthave

"No idea why this place has such a low rating at the moment! Great food, top notch service and well priced. Like something straight out of New York..."

Tyson Teege

"La Cholita-youre ok!. I agree with the review below!I cannot believe people are so upset that they cant get in. I went on Sunday (not in a large..."

Lucy

"Si Si!!. I must admit, I had to have a little giggle when I saw the negative reviews below. I cannot believe that people are SO upset that they can't..."

Littleolwinedrinker

"Hits and misses. I probably need a return visit to make up my mind...Atmosphere is great, but it is super noisy, so not a place for an intimate..."

Jasmyn Hutin

"At Last!!. Finally! Someone has bought authentic Mexican food to Perth! This lively venue is loud and fun with high tables seating groups and bar..."

Foodie101

"Love love love this place. Vibe is awesome, drinks are great and reasonably priced. Staff are über cool! Yes it is a little hard to get a drink at..."

Fish Lover

"Good experience. Only had the chimichanga dessert, but loved the flavours! A friend had the pulled pork tacos and the beef cheeks tacos and said they..."

Dep Derp

"...Working our way down the menu next up were tostadas. Served on bite sized corn chips they are a delicious way to kick off a Mexican fiesta. The..."

A Melbournite

"We visited La Cholita in Northbridge for some casual dinner. The atmosphere is warm and cozy on a cold night. The staff really went out of their way..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"I always walk by La Cholita and it has always looked interesting inside. There are always diners inside and it looks like a funky Mexican bar and..."

Food Fan

"There is a lot to love about La Cholita, the food for me was a bit hit and miss but the atmosphere and friendly staff would have me back here again..."

Perth Food Explorer

"La Cholita serves up tasty, fresh- tasting Mexican share-plate type food complete with a variety of spicy sauces. We recommend the guacamole, Mexican..."

Eat Scout

"Service was pretty good, nothing to write home about, but friendly enough and considering how busy it was the wait/bar staff did a fairly decent job..."

Pubreview.com.au

"Find out for yourself, just how great it really is. If your experience is anything like mine always is, you won't be disappointed...."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"La Cholita is a place to meet friends, have a great meal and discuss how the growing small bar scene is changing this city for the better. Viva..."

Renee B

"I really enjoyed my visit and glad that we arrived early. The staff were friendly and our food arrived quickly even when we ordered more as we went..."

Noshbites

"The food at La Cholita is pretty good overall. Their guacamole was delicious but we found the tortilla a bit oily. The choice of toppings for the..."

Taste Test - Food.Life

"Determined not to be beaten by bad lighting, over the following weeks I tried to encourage the Boy to join me on a return visit to La Cholita to..."

Chompchomp

"In regards to the food, we didn’t have one bad or average dish on the night. We were also pleasantly surprised when our bill arrived – $71 for..."

Natalie Tierney

"A nouveau wave of Mexican cuisine has washed over Perth and as a big Mexican food fan, I am all for it. Now I’d been to el PUBLICO (..."

Perth Munchkin

"First time to La Cholita and the $15 all you can eat tacos deal is a sure winner. There are 7 taco varieties but you don’t get any choice, the..."

Shaun

"We enjoyed La Cholita and I’m very happy to find some decent Mexican in Perth. I’m looking forward to going back and trying some of their other..."

Lisa Manche

"with its big huge windows overlooking the streets, the elegant cursive name simply printed at the top, nothing could spell sheek slick Mexican than..."

Sprinklingofspice

"Amazing atmosphere! Best cocktails ever!! And the steak made me want to order another serve if I wasn’t so full from the salad and quac and..."

Haylz Lefevre

"Had a fantastic long lunch here with friends. Five star Margaritas and they nailed the basics like Pico and Guac, as well as the other dishes, most..."

Aimee Raymond

"I've been here 4 times now over about 5 years and it's always consistently top quality food. Its really worth the visit. Be sure to book as it's..."

Liam Mc

"Had a very late lunch after a day of post-boxing day shopping in the city , and absolutely loved the food and the service. The waiters were friendly,..."

SJN

"#BlakeFolkes ###head chef### has new Menu options and amazing recipes for design,taste and even on Top Urban Spots 2022..."

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