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Salmon & Bear
84/100 (716 ratings)
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"Amazing Gluten Free/Vegan Options!Being GF and plant based makes it harder to eat out (especially with friends who are meat eaters). Until..."
Ellen Bathgate
"All the food we ordered were very fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back. We ordered Fish and chips, fish burger, raw tuna poke. For..."
Eucalyptus33
"Nice selection of fish, fresh and nicely grilled. The staff are friendly and helpful. Nice relaxing vibe. The only area for improvement is to be more..."
Gugu_Chailatte
"Fantastic venue with a great menu and friendly staff. This place has a great ambiance to it from the moment you walk in, service is fast and friendly..."
Justin Donnelly
"Loved the food. Poke bowls were really tasty and a really good size. The sides were awesome especially the vege of the day brussel sprouts. I would..."
Bani Mehta
"You know I never realised that the back of the menu has a picture of a salmon and bear on it.. literally mind blown! That's not the only thing that..."
Cynthiaeats_
"I first tried Salmon and Bear at the Newtown location and was quite pleased with their take on seafood, not the standard through fare offered. The..."
Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
"Great food, fast service and reasonable price to get the fresh salmon in town! @salmonandbear_ 📌 I ordered ‘Poke salmon with seaweed salad’..."
Felica Angeline
"We have been to Salmon & Bear many times and the food is always good! Great healthy dinner option, especially if you are looking for a more..."
Tummy Buddy
"Amazing taste of roasted carrot!!! Highly recommend ~~ nice service and environment. Fish tastes good with source~~the poke is Ok maybe it needs more..."
Jiaxin Li
"Not a lot of vegetarian option. Enjoyed the atmosphere - Canadian vibe. The edamame salad was refreshing Super busy, staff was..."
Meng Hsieh
"Salmon and Bear is a a casual eatery in Zetland, Sydney, across the road from the East Village shopping precinct. You can park in the shopping centre..."
Thewhereto
"Salmon and Bear is located in Zetland. Salmon and Bear is best described as a restaurant that has cabin feel which serves up mostly fish and seafood..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"I'd highly recommend the fish pie. It was deliciously rich and comforting, perfect for the colder months.We tried all three types of tacos...."
Lily The Frugal Foodie
"A cute little eatery in the heart of Zetland. Went here at around midday and there were a few other diners in there. Got seated straight away and..."
Sciclunamia
"Delicious food with excellent service. The staff is always friendly & served with big smiles. Love their crisp battered fish in particular, the..."
Mauyeeyee
"I’ve actually been to both Zetland as well as Newtown stores. I love the grilled salmon with sweet potato wedges and I always order it. They also..."
Xoxo.msjamie
"I heard this place makes a mean poke bowl. I ordered the special, a spicy tuna poke bowl and it did not disappoint ! On a bed of fragrant coconut..."
MealzxD
"First time having Poke bowl, and can I say it was delicious! Had the raw salmon poke bowl and it was a hearty lunch (plus a cider).. very prompt and..."
EKH
"Had Salmon & Bear delivered to our workplace in Alexandria. The food arrived very quickly and very well cooked, we were very impressed. My personal..."
Tasteebud
"Extensive menu full of different kinds of seafood and snacks. However not too many vegan options but at least a few exist on the menu. I got the sav..."
Aimee.
"fish and chips fried crisp very well and the oka salmon patty was delicious. waiter was pleasant and everything about the place was very..."
D Wade
"I'm going through a Poke bowl addiction at the moment, so decided to head here and give the poke bowls a try. Both were really good, filling amd well..."
Foodie_wannabe
"Didn't expect much but I was really impressed. Crispy fish burger was very tasty, loved the pesto and the fish seemed very fresh. Also, really liked..."
Food Lover
"Nice Western-bar themed interior decor with very friendly staff and service. Service speed was very quick.We ordered: the Albacore Tuna..."
Foodraves
"I only come to get one thing, but that one thing is so amazing it deserves 5, which is the Poke bowl with Salmon. The cured salmon is..."
@KeraBearEats
"Another restaurant on my wish list and I finally got to tick it off my list tonight. We came here with some friends and as we both have kids we got..."
Miffy7
"I have to say, the crispy burger here is so good. It tatses crazy good with the taste combination. Beside, if you are the spicy lover, salmon..."
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"Great service and an awesome meal. The grizzly plate is a great idea! The place has character and staff were always attentive and courteous. ..."
Poz
"Not usually a big fan of fish. But this place makes pretty good fish burgers and their poke bowls are very satisfying. Love their sweet potato chips!..."
Lily
"Very nice place in a very good location. The price is expensive for what they serve.. it is good but you expect more quantity. I order a salmon with..."
Cami Carvajal
"I came here to try their famous Poke bowls and I was pretty darn satisfied. I chose the salmon with seaweed and kimchi. The flavours were quite an..."
Bottomlesspit
"I love how fresh, delicious and well-prepared the seafood is at this restaurant. At this particular visit, we got there before the dinner rush so it..."
IEats
"The serving was great. I couldnt finish. Be sure to come with an an extreme apetite! This place was brilliant. And service, so friendly! I had the..."
Zainab Khan
"you can make ur order at the counter. Price are acceptable. I get the salmon bearger. it taste really good, just a bit spicy. the environment is a..."
Hedwig'97
"Even though Salmon & Bear is quite hyped up for their poke bowls, I decided to try the tacos and fish burger instead since I've made poke way too..."
Joy Jiang
"****REVIEW UPDATE*****I previously came here for the much hyped salmon poke bowl and wasn't overly impressed with my basically salty..."
Annie Nguyen
"We were greeted by the nice waiter who sat us at a table outside where our dog could enjoy a fresh bowl of water. Great service and amazing..."
Jaci Wright
"The best poke I have tried thus far. Nothing quite like it. Made to perfection. Beautiful balance of different richness in taste. Well-cooked seafood..."
Cynthia Sutanto
"Salmon and Bear is an upbeat cafe with Canadian vibes located in the suburb of Zetland. We were welcomed warmly upon our arrival and ordered the..."
Helen & Michelle
"Quality food that is healthy and at a reasonable price. We did need an extra side but that's only because my friend is a big eater. Sweet potato..."
Preet Eats 👍🏾👎🏽🤔😄😋
"After hearing so many great things about the food at Salmon and Bear it was great to be able to experience it first hand for myself. We had..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I loved the food here! The salmon was cooked so perfectly; the skin was crispy. The sweet potato fries were perfectly crunchy. The salad was..."
Jina Lee
" we were invited to salmon and bear, every time we get invited to places we walk out thinking "WOW, we have never eaten bad food via an invite, maybe..."
The Weekend Foodie
"The vibe, the food, the staff - love love love it! When you first walk in you could be mistaken for thinking you were in a Canadian bar. However once..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"I've been to this place twice for lunch now and have not been disappointed. There's always plenty of seating available despite it being the weekend..."
Gillydoesfood
"A slice of the wild Canadian wilderness here in suburban Sydney. The cosy, intimate log cabin with friendly staff & efficient service makes you feel..."
Princess Greedy Guts
"Great local fish place. Love the grizzly plates. Slightly expensive for what you get but it is fresh and super tasty! Recommend if you're in..."
Carrin Haley
"Love this restaurant!! Such a great rustic vibe and the service was great! I had a grizzly plate with Salmon, roast veggies and a garden salad,..."
Rachael Brookes
"Came here one spontaneous cold and windy night, stepped inside what to be a American inspired Fish & Chip place. We sat at the bar as the seats were..."
Why__dee
"Had the poke and it was great, fresh, well priced and promtly served. Service was outstanding, couldn't do enough for us. Only thing to improve the..."
Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee
"Salmon & Bear is one of the newer restaurants that we've visited, only having been there since 2015. It must be doing something right, for it's..."
DroolWorthyWorld
"Salmon and bear- a humble and healthy restaurant, located in a quiet neighbourhood. We had the intention of going to the Newtown restaurant, but..."
Sarah&Gluttony
"I've been  a regular for takeaway at Salmon and Bear as they are one of the healthiest options in the area for takeaway. I love the salmon grizzly..."
TrufflePig
"Salmon & Bear offers sophisticated and interesting seafood cooking at a midrange price. The portion sizes were very generous, especially given the..."
DroolWorthyWorld
"Salmon and Bear is a seafood restaurant that it is relatively new to Zetland. I had the delight of ordering the salmon poke and it was delicious! It..."
Fat Pug
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Salmon & Bear so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised - it was lovely. I only ordered take..."
Laura B
"Great food with good vibes and friendly service, this would be the place you wanna dine in. Had beautifully cooked grilled salmon and of course the..."
Cecilia
"Salt and peper squid $12. Tacos $6 - All tacos comes in a soft corn tortilla with cabbage, salsa verde, pickled pink onions, coriander, lime and..."
Postcards From Peta
" Cool little West Coast North America vibe restaurant, lots on the menu and great beers on tap. Salmon burger was great, sweet potato fries and sauce..."
Alan King Bowden
"Delicious! I've been here a couple of times now and everything's been great. The salmon bearger has to be one of my favorites it's so full of flavor..."
Kaytlyn Fay
"A favourite for a hot summers day, or a cold sydney night. Atmosphere of a cabin in Canada. The service is awesome, friendly and fun. Great for a..."
Postcards From Peta
"I love this place! As a person that doesn't eat meat I absolutely adore to have a place that only does fish based hamburgers, salads and appetizers...."
Stef.
"I really enjoyed my time here and didn't even realise the East village "foodie hub" existed! Good vibes, good food, polite-ish service. My friend and..."
Suzy Of Sydney
"If you’re going to refuel on omega 3s might as well make it at Salmon & Bear. Rest assured, no bears to be found. Mark Jensen (Red Lantern and..."
MsBrulee
"When I eventually went to the restaurant, I was surprised that the restaurant was 100% seafood restaurant. I thought the ‘bear’ bit refer to..."
All About Food Blog
"Vanessa: We had heard rumblings about a fairly new entrant to the up and coming food scene in Zetland that was treating it’s diners to seafood..."
Forfoodssake
"Definitely the highest quality food around Zetland! Whenever family visits from Melbourne, they always request we eat here as there is really nothing..."
Ee1991
"At salmon and bear I had the tuna poke which was incredible! The tuna, rice and vegetables were all so fresh and mixed perfectly. If you love a bit..."
Lauren Aliferis
"Loved everything here, we were so full from all the food that we had zero room for dessert but cannot wait to go back and try the ice cream sandwich!..."
@eatingupwiththehannashians
"Loved it. And as a local, am definitely planning to return. The must order here is the crispy fish burger that comes with a filet of fish that had..."
Princess_Porky
"Stopped by S&B to sit out in the sun on a Sunday arvo. Ordered the Salmon tacos and the Salmon Burger which comes with a small side of sweet potato..."
Mitch Lewis
"If you're asked to choose salmon or bacon, which one is your pick? For us, it'll be salmon! Be it in the form of sashimi, smoked, cooked, you name..."
Let's Nomnom
"Nice quick and easy dinner option if you are in the area and not sure what to get! This place serves alcohol so could also be a dinner..."
Amys_food_adventures
"Nice cosy bar situated next to the Zetland shopping complex. Today we ordered tuna burger, tuna steak, and fried hoki burger. We also ordered sides..."
Jewel Eats
"Ever dreamed of a Canadian log cabin holiday but too broke to travel halfway across the world?! Fear not my friends, Salmon & Bear brings you pretty..."
Leesah
"Nice spot, good reasonable pricing for fish items such as fish tacos, fish/salmon/tuna burgers with sweet potato fries options also, i had the fish..."
Jay Aka Areacritic.
"If your looking for delicious seafood cooked perfectly in a casual environment then go here asap! The food here is amazing and the flavours are..."
Sweetandyummie
"Salmon and bear feels like madmex but with a focus on fish. The grizzly platter comes highly recommended as you can choose your selected fish, sauce,..."
Kellybeans
"Salmon and Bear is a seafood concept and the venue is quaint and cute, seating around 75. The décor is reflective of being in an Alaskan hunting..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"Salmon and Bear is a seafood concept and the venue is quaint and cute, seating around 75. The décor is reflective of being in an Alaskan hunting..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"In search of some delicious food after a long day at the pool, we travelled to Zetland to sample the newly opened Salmon and Bear! We started off..."
Khana
"I generally don't order fish mains when eating out because the chance of getting overcooked fish is just so high! It usually happens on the rare..."
Anna & Phillip | Snap.Eat.Share
"I had the salmon with the sweet potato fries and corn.  The salmon was cooked perfectly. The corn had such beautiful flavours. But the fries...could..."
Rossana Gonzalez
"The fish is better then most restaurants. The salmon with salsa verde was amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone even if your not a fan of fish this..."
Cecilia
"Fantastic venue with a great menu and friendly staff. This place has a great ambiance to it from the moment you walk in, service is fast and friendly..."
Justin Donnelly
"Salmon and Bear is a a casual eatery in Zetland, Sydney, across the road from the East Village shopping precinct. You can park in the shopping centre..."
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
"Loved the ambiance, the fish were so beautifully done, we're already planning for future visits! If you're there for the first time, I recommend..."
Gigi Kun
"Despite the slow service, our lunch at Salmon & Bear was great. The salt & pepper calamari was soft and tasted great, without being oily or chewy. I..."
Calvin Cheung
"Simple ingredients executed very well! The salmon and tuna is so good! Dont forget about the crispy brussel sprouts! Great service and delicious..."
Mathew N
"Delicious, very healthy. Salmon and veges all superb, brussel sprouts should be a staple. Ambiance and vibe lacking quite a bit the food was..."
Daniel Michel
"Cozy environment, friendly staff and VERY clean. The food served was exceptional, salmon and steak grilled to perfection, served with crispy sweet..."
Steven Yu
Contrabando
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"Highly recommend the fish tacos here! The fish was so crispy and was served perfectly with various sauces. Super affordable feast if you come on..."
Eunifoodie
"Great service. Food came quick. Would recommend getting fish and bulgogi tacos...."
M&N
"really very good food - not authentic mexican - more latin-californian but still really kick ass - so so goodfun staff - really friendly..."
Bob Sacamano
"I visited this place on a Tuesday when they have the tacos for $3 special. This was a really great deal for some really great tacos. The crispy fish..."
IEats
"Absolutely buzzing for a Tuesday night with their $3 Taco Tuesday promo. The tacos are really fresh and flavour packet. My favourite was the beef..."
Danushi Fuller
"We ordered chicken tacos but were convinced that it was tuna when it arrived ?? Didn’t dispute cause it was good anyways. The squid was superstar..."
Irena Lim
"We couldn’t do the all you can eat tacos because we wanted to go in for dinner and drinks on the Friday night, but the reviews and pics were good..."
Katw
"Took up the all you can eat tacos Groupon deal for $23 pp and was so pleasantly with the variety of tacos on the menu!! The Groupon didn’t have any..."
EMZ EATS
"Delicious tacos, for $3 on Tuesday, it is an absolutely steal! The tacos come out as quickly as you can eat them. They are saucy (Also juicy!) and..."
Lien Nguyen
"Food and service was great and fast. I went in a big group and couldn’t get enough of the fish tacos so I highly recommend it. The cocktails they..."
D&T
"Yummy, fresh tacos - we loved best the fish, bulgogi and chicken ones. Really good value. Service was really good too. Not over the top but..."
Princeofharts
"What is not to love about two dollar ‘Taco Tuesday’? This place is fun, cool and always buzzing on a Tuesday when tacos are two dollars. I must..."
Marianna Tuccia
"On a long awaited return to Sydney my partner and I came here before the Opera and absolutely loved this funky place. We partook in the all you can..."
Esther Gresswell
"Taco Tuesday here is the best time in the week to go! $3 tacos and $14 margaritas, awesome place for drinks and dinner mid week 👏🏻👏🏻 Been..."
Liz Elton
"I dined here with a friend for Taco Tuesday. Contrabando offer $3 tacos from a select menu every Tuesday. There are plenty of flavours to satisfy..."
Theeconomicfoodie
"This is a good choice for going to the Opera House or hanging out at Circular Quay and on a Wednesday night was surprisingly pumping. The wait staff..."
Andy Quan
"Amazing food, amazing service. Highly recommend the Fish, lamb and beef tacos, it is aaaamazing! Cheeseburger spring rolls were a crazy twist...."
Chay
"Had a dinner with Groupon All-You-Can-Eat voucher. Normally I’m not a all you can eat person but this time really surprised me. They have good..."
Blair
"The food is delicious and the tacos aren’t too expensive either. We loved the fish and chicken tacos. The gin cocktail was really good! The staff..."
Kadambari Bhatte
"My first visit of many to Contrabando! The atmosphere, ambience and staff were AMAZING!!!! We ordered everything on the taco menu and to my..."
Fiona Nguyen
"Awesome Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and tacos off the charts good! Great venue with fun atmosphere. Def coming back asap to try other great looking..."
Zoe Mila
"Amazing food! Love this place! Will def come back! The cheeseburger spring rolls were so good, like an actual cheeseburger- weird i know! But..."
Jessmrobinson9
"[invite] Bianca: Back in 2007/2008 Mexican food was going through a major resurgence in Sydney. I was a bright-eyed 20 year old with a newly..."
Forfoodssake
"Got a groupon to try their all you can eat tacos. The place had great ambience, it’s definitely a place you’d come with a group and just catch up..."
Tanya
"great new fit out in new location - great food, service and vibeeasily best tacos in sydney - no question about it - cool artwork and..."
BarraFina Tapas Bar
"Everything you want in a taco and more! The tacos are presented beautifully and bursting with flavour every time. Easily the best tacos I’ve had in..."
Sarah
"Came here for Taco Tuesday and I have to say it did not disappoint! Contrabando definitely ticks the boxes for atmosphere, service, and..."
Anthony Nguyen
"Really cool funky fit out, amazing vibe great food.  Came here for a birthday celebration and feel in love with the 12 hour slow cooked rib and..."
The Next Rush
"After building demolition and subsequent temporary closure, Contrabando has reopened on Macquarie Street, around corner from the original site. As..."
The RnB Diary
"The waitress who accomendated us was super nice. And the service from other team members were friendly too.We had four tacos each person, and..."
Ann
"Re-opened in The city lies a funky, vibey and awesome restaurant. The menu offers a wonderful selection of delicious dishes and perfect for sharing...."
Lollieats
"The much loved Contrabando of formerly Bent St has now reopened on Macquarie St where Aesops Greek Restaurant used to be. A first look at the fitout..."
Simon Leong
"This was the most amazing Mexican style food experience ever. It blows Mexico nz out of the water. We ordered way to much thinking portions would..."
Samitches
"Taco Tuesday ($3  each) is my obsession! This restaurant is very popular with the corporates. At lunch there are only 2 sittings so make sure to..."
Sweetandyummie
"Excellent service only to be matched by exceptional food. Fresh and friendly. Got my first $50 from Liven as this is a partner resto. I would..."
Tyrone Chae
"This place is pretty cool, they serve a wide variety of tacos and they are well made and bursting with flavour! Cool vibes, good music and..."
2Foodiefrogs
"A few times this place has had coupon offers through sites such as Scoupon & Cudo. We have bought them a few times for unlimited tacos with..."
TheFatCouple
"Great tasting and cheap tacos on Tuesday. All tacos were $3. The place was so crowded with young people but had a fun and vibrant atmosphere...."
Wendy
"'ALL YOU CAN EAT TACOS!' YES PLS! The fish & prawn tacos is definitely the show stopper; something you'll come back to. We loved the..."
Sarah&Gluttony
"An underground gem! Extremely difficult to find – we found ourselves walking around the vicinity for nearly 20 minutes before resorting to help..."
Liam Tay Kearney
"We got a Groupon voucher for all you can eat tacos. There is a good variety of tacos. Most of them are spicy but you can order them without..."
Little Miss Hungry
"The best tacos in Sydney! These guys started the taco Tuesday revolution and they are still number one. Excellent food, great drinks and..."
Peter Aitken
"Booked a table for 10 using Groupon's deal for all you can eat tacos and we sure had our money's worth. Tried all the flavours and the fish and beef..."
Johnny Pan
"Tacos here are very tasty. There was Tuesday special last year, 3 dollars per taco. My friends normally can eat 3-4 and feel really..."
Ashley Xu
"I went here to lunch on my Birthday this week. The food was fantastic. We got the $20 4 course menu with a complimentry drink. I had the beer and my..."
KatrinaELewis
"My family and I loved the food, although my kids are not so big on sauces (their loss). The service was excellent, the atmosphere and decor were all..."
IanFJ
"Great experience; Good taco's and fresh latin street food, great service and a really inviting ambience. Entrance is a little hidden but you go..."
Kevin Kwok
"When we read "all you can eat" on a menu we consciously prepare ourselves to eat more than we can bear or at least get our money's worth. Late..."
The Fat Girl Inside
"We came here on a Friday night without booking and were lucky enough to get a table for two. A nice little place tucked away in the basement of what..."
Bw_betman
"Used the groupon voucher for 4 with a group of high school mates. Went following a long Thursday at university and the all you can eat tacos for..."
Michael Li
"Amazing tacos here!! So much variety but my faves are the fish and the popcorn prawn tacos!! The beef cheeks and kimchi chicken deserve a special..."
JDub
"My friends and I went there using a Groupon offer for all you can tacos night. The tacos were really good. Some fell through like the beef one, but..."
Wannabe Foodie
"These guys really, really know how to make a taco. Interesting fillings made up of spicy, bold flavours that are truly authentic but modern at the..."
Two Girls One Fork
"I had bought a group buying voucher for "a beer and all you can eat taco's for two" meal. I originally booked well in advance for 22 April 2016, with..."
Rachael Elle
"This place is easy to walk past without noticing if you don't know it's there. But well worth a visit for taco Tuesday! The fish taco is especially..."
Lawrence Wisdom
"Really friendly and efficient service here. I had Chargrilled Corn, Wagyu Beef Cheek Taco, Cheeseburger Taco, Suckling Pig Quesadilla, and Churros..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Came here on a groupon voucher and the entrance to this place was very unwelcoming!!! it looked like we were walking into some underground night..."
Kathrine Fraser
"If you're in Sydney on a Tuesday you've got to make it a taco Tuesday! Contrabando is deceivingly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of CBD in an..."
Sp
"Contrabando is a hidden mexican place with good ambience and food.I tried the korean chicken taco, the shrimp popcorn taco and truck stop..."
Richa Thakur
"Great gourmet tacos, and cheap voucher deals, service between orders is slow ive noticed after repeat visits, so order several options in one go to..."
Jay Aka Areacritic.
"Came with a Groupon two months ago and was pleasantly surprised so I came back again tonight. The tacos here are delicious and are only $3 on..."
FoodGloriousFood
"went to  dinner last  had a groupon  voucher all u can eat tacos   very nice  the waitress  are  friendly nice place  its a good setup u..."
Xr62007
"The new Contrabando is amazing. great fit-out - fun staff and still serving killer tacos - easily still the best Tacos in Town! Hands down. Takes me..."
Ida Peters
"$3 slider Monday's. $3 taco Tuesday's. A hidden underground Mexican restaurant with Great Wall art and delicious food. A fabulous CBD lunch spot,..."
Always_eating
"As my friend worked nearby, we decided to check this place out for lunch as they had daily deals. On Fridays it's 4 tacos for $20 and this turned out..."
Miffy7
"When you have a team lunch to celebrate a team members promotion and they mention a lunch spot that is a great place for a quick lunch with a good..."
Rani Smith
"Had an all-you-can eat taco voucher and had all tacos except veggie.I must say I enjoyed the seafood tacos better (fish, calamari, prawn...."
FMBGD
"Best Mexican in Sydney. Surprised i hadn't heard about it sooner. Was referred here by a friend but undoubtedly the most delicious Mexican Ive tried..."
Vanna Baka
"After some crazy weather in Sydney, we finally decided to brave it and head to Contrabando (be it approximately 30 steps from the front door of our..."
La Petite Bobo
"Contrabando is an underground den that's kind of hidden away but venture down their enticing and mysterious stairway and you'll discover a hidden..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"First one they tried was the wagyu beef. The meat was deliciously tender and the pomegranite seeds offered a refreshing, light crunch to the..."
DroolWorthyWorld
"Nice food and delicious tacos but nothing special. $10 cocktails on Wednesday. Didn't like the desserts at all. The churros were soggy..."
Berniecakes
"Taco Tuesday !!!. Had a few different $3 tacos this Tuesday.....all great. Fantastic deal . Special mention to the fish n prawn..."
Grapsta
"A bit late to post, but the best tacos I’ve ever had! The bulgogi beef taco and fish taco are AMAZING. Haven’t found a fish taco that is..."
Steph
"Arguably the best way to spend Taco Tuesday in the CBD. They've got a selection of tacos for everyone's taste and they're only $3 on Tuesday! ..."
Christian Dodd
"Popped in for the express lunch and it was so great. Perfect amount of food and LOADED with flavour. You can tell everything has been thought out and..."
Sixfoot & Salty
"Are you hungry and want a bunch of flavours to tackle your mouth harder than those dudes playing NRL tackle each other?! Contrabando is a place I..."
Clara Atkin
"I bought the tacos from Groupon, the tacos are great, I love it!!! The staffs are nice, pretty and helpful, but I think they need more staffs to..."
Sindhu Wardhana
"Best tasting Tacos in town! Came here for taco Tuesday. Tacos were perfectly priced at $3 each. We each had one of each taco. The service was decent...."
Jacob Timol
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"My experience at Bar Patrón was amazing. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Especially sitting at the bar, looking at a beautifully decorated wall..."
Monique Wijnia
"Absolutely gorgeous restaurant near Circular Quay. The food is delicious and the margaritas phenomenal. We had the guacamole with nachos, the brisket..."
Silvia
"Great service, delicious food, tasty cocktails, fantastic view, friendly staffs. Who can ask for more. We had such a great night last night. Thanks..."
Maisie Badami
"The food was absolutely incredible, the cocktails were so delicious, the restaurant was gorgeous (even the bathrooms and staff were extremely..."
Brooke Ford
"Every aspect of my experience here was extraordinary! The plates are the most authentic I have tried with the highlights for me being, The Pork..."
Jacob Wilde
"Good food and cocktails, and very attentive service, but an unexpected service charge was added to our bill. Sadly not mentioned upfront and is newly..."
Andreea Hrincu
"Beautiful restaurant to dine or even just have a drink at. The staff here are very knowledgeable about the product that they are serving. The Pork..."
Dirk W
"Visited with some friends during Vivid. Phenomenal view of the Harbour Bridge all lit up. The cocktails were delicious - so many layers of flavour...."
Rox A
El Loco At Excelsior
80/100 (1261 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Mexican
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Prawns
Burger
Nachos
Torte
Fish
Pork
Beef
Sit down
Pub
Mexican
Bar
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Came here a while back with a bunch of friends. Food was excellent and I really enjoyed the vibe of the place. The venue had a little hiccup with our..."
Cynthiaeats_
"Staff: very friendly Food: the beef taco was my favourite but the SALSA, omg, the salsa inside the beef taco was incredible!! I need to know how..."
Kathy
"Pricey! But love the old school venue, food has always been amazing and the Margaritas are top notch! Cool place to go with a few pals for a fun,..."
Jos Reynolds
"Can’t go wrong with $5 taco Tuesdays! Quite busy at dinner time but they have plenty of seats inside and out. Order at the front bar, but I believe..."
Nibble And Wander
"nice atmosphere to spend some time with friends. food was good and portions were moderate alongside with the prices. A nice mexican bar for..."
Josie
"Decided to give El loco burgers a try! It definitely did not disappoint! You honestly can’t go wrong with chicken and classic burgers, probably the..."
HANGRYHUNGRY
"Loving the Mexican deco of this place! The chorizo quesadilla was OK. The shrimp taco was just so-so; while the carne asada taco was spot on...."
Jo
"I love the ambience. It’s perfect for a late night drink with friends. Unfortunately the foods that we tried (baja fish tacos, pollo tacos, and..."
Veronica Indrawan
"I went for lunch with a friend here once and it was a decent experience. Since it’s more of a bar your expectations shouldn’t be huge, but it was..."
Varsha Chand
"Fun Mexican atmosphere, highly authentic (I think?). The food also seems very accurate to Mexican cuisine which naturally, is pretty tasty. Main..."
Eric Tompson
"El loco is ideally located in Surry Hills and is easily accessible. It serves some delicious food and offers an authentic experience.Went..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"Such a great mexican bar! Fantastic service, food and atmosphere! I love their asada (beef) taco's and their chorizo quesadilla's are delicious too...."
The Naked Food Addict
"Ordered the nachos, chicken quesadilla, fish and beef tacos and churros for desert. Overall everything was great, especially the chicken quesadilla...."
Beatrice Bursa
"Really enjoyed the tacos! They are quite big and well made. Fantastic atmosphere when there is not to many people in there. I would say go early if..."
Andy Trieu
"Way back when, in the mists of time, when El Loco opened up at the Excelsior, it was cause for a serious buzz. Merivale was making its mark, and..."
Andy Quan
"The first and only other time I was here, I loved their food although they got the hot dog part of our order wrong, we ordered one hot dog and one..."
Knife Fork N Chopsticks
"Thought this place was very charming. Quick service and super delicious food. Tacos and nachos were so yummy and the churros just hit the spot...."
Carolyn Nash
"I have been waiting to come here for a long time.  Now I am working in the area I decided to give it a good. The venue is quirky and has out door..."
Goopee Howard
"Nachos and tacos. Loaded with filling but the menu seems very limited which is surprising. Would I come back....yes, because you can also have a..."
Lunch Pie
"So good!!!!!!! Frozen margarita was incredible and the food holy hell like it was insane, best taco I ever did have and the chips were thing and..."
Sophie
"Good selection of authentic Mexican: tacos, burritos, nachos, mex dogs. Good selection of margarita, cocktails, and slushies. Colourful Mexican..."
Hungrysydneysiders
"El loco is an amazing Mexican restaurant with food full of flavour... and spice! After trying the hot sauce my mouth burned for 15 minutes afterward!..."
Matt
"It's been a while since I've revisited el loco, safe to say that it is still the same. Love the vibe of this place! The drinks, food, staff are all a..."
Randomness_of_existence
"El Loco at the House. Throughout January (4-28), your favourite Surry Hills Mexican cantina is coming to the iconic Sydney Opera House. Officially..."
Postcards From Peta
"I came here for a birthday dinner and it was definitely a good night for all. Thank god we made a booking for 30 earlier otherwise there would have..."
Nancy Luu
"Finally have time to rewrite this review after the latest zomato update deleted my almost completed review,this is the short version El..."
Sydneyguyrojoe
"Delicious! During a short time in Sydney, I had already been to El Loco every week! The prawn and fish tacos were a particular favourite. We had the..."
Clarissa
"Swede took me here coz Queenies forgot his mains. Cute little taco join with tasty tacos! Swede had the beef and i had the prawns!! Once u ordered..."
Snowbunny Ang
"Came here on Friday night and had the grilled fish with radish and fennel salad as well as, some fries. The fish was cooked well and tasted..."
Safwat Hossain
"remember in Sydeny about 6 years ago EVERYONE was doing soft tacos? from pubs, to burger joints, to crappy food trucks and their pop up stores? this..."
Ben Goodman
"Yum! El loco you always deliver the goods! Ordered the 200g steak with mexican rice with salsa and a side of salad and it was spot on! Took a little..."
YUXIPANDA
"This place was loads of fun. Super busy! Long lines and waits, but that didn't matter because the atmosphere and music were great. Food was..."
Kat
"More food variety would be nice but otherwise sensational in every way! Great vibes and great music. Pacifico buckets are great, best during the..."
@forfoodiesake
"Very cool, but always so packed. Love the food and drinks, great for a quick feed or Friday night dranks. The hot dog is really good, they make fab..."
@eatingupwiththehannashians
"WHEELCHAIR ACCESS! GET OUT AND HAVE FUN! - El Loco Surry HillsMexican food, like its culture, is fun, vibrant, and relaxed. Situated in the..."
MarchOn
"Really enjoyed the quick feast we had here - great little tacos, the corn looked fantastic and the flavours were punchy (as expected). Absolutely..."
XCarajo
"I really rate El Loco! The vibe is casual and relaxed and the staff are also chilled but very friendly and attentive too. I love how they do a..."
Bottomlesspit
"El Loco is a cool little joint set inside a pub that does pretty good tacos and churros. The hotdog is delicious too. Good selection of margaritas,..."
Thefoodbotherer
"Pleased I found this little gem. Wonderful atmosphere and staff were super tentative epically due to my partners allergies. Now the cocktails were..."
El Bretnall
"Great menu with big flavours, fair prices, and fun vibe. Very "dude food", so right up my alley. I've even had a crack at recreating the El Loco hot..."
ThatFoodDude.
"Tried the pork crackling salad , like the way they present this dishes - looks like a volcano, complex textures that u can taste crackling, cheese, ..."
Tiffany
"Great place to come for a few chilled drinks and a bite to eat. The setup is nice with an outdoor and indoor area, with neatly decorated walls and..."
Will
"Great place to catch up with friends midweek as its only 5 min walk from Central station. Super tasty, cheap and cheerful, highly recommend..."
Mandy Montana
"Had a ball! Loved the place. 6-8pm a lot of drinks are for $6 including house spirits and tequila. It was a friends birthday and we went overboard...."
Nandini Gaur
"This is one of my most frequently visited places for after work drinks. Its fun its contemporary it serves frozen margaritas what's not to like?..."
Food Obsessed
"Good location and fun atmosphere. Go there with a couple of friends and order tacos and beers and your night is complete. I highly recommend all the..."
Sweetandyummie
"When you find yourself in a place with colourful streamers hanging from the ceiling and murals featuring images of cacti, Frida Kahlo and skulls with..."
I Ate My Way Through
"Great food, great location! The cheesy hotdog was amazing, as well as the chorizo quesadilla and fish tacos. The bar also have Mexican..."
SheWhoMustNotBeNamed
"Located off the main street of Foveaux in Surry Hills, this place was where we first tried El Loco. We rocked up after work.. excited to relax, grab..."
FoodsterAu
"El Loco at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills could almost be considered an establishment in itself. The Mexican food, tacos in particular, are a..."
Charn Tangson
"El Loco at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills could almost be considered an establishment in itself. The Mexican food, tacos in particular, are a..."
Charn Tangson
"Possibly the best Mexican food in Sydney, definitely one of the most fun restaurants in Surry Hills. Delicious food, great drinks and fun atmosphere..."
Sam Molloy
"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }I came here during an odd hour, so it wasn't very busy, and received quick and friendly service. We tried the El..."
_anne_with_an_e
"All in all, not a bad place for casual food and drinks with friends. When busy, El Loco may not be the best place to go given the ambience or the..."
Nora Ng–Na
"What a fun night. Pretty intense atmosphere - busy and loud (a crowd enjoying themselves and a DJ) but fun. Fantastic decor/set-up with colourful..."
Peony
"Cool place, great atmosphere, perfect location for a cheap fun time with friends. Food was good, my husband thinks they are the best tacos he has..."
Brooke Fraser
"El Loco is a great place to have some casual drinks and snacks with friends. Set within a pub, the atmosphere is really chill. I had been craving a..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Cheap tacos, cheap drinks! Nice place up the hill in Surry hills, cool place to meet friends and have a cheap meal and some drinks before a night..."
Sydneybelly
"Gluten Free Tacos!. SEE YOU LATER TORTILLA & HELLO LETTUCE LEAF! A mini victory for the gluten free Mexican fiends of Sydney. Living gluten free is a..."
Glutenfreehunter
"Sort of a chance finding really walking past. Cool vibe and atmosphere. Nachos were incredible and the frozen margaritas also amazing. I’m not sure..."
John R
"The lady that was working last night as the manager (forgot her name) was so excellent. She was so friendly and accommodating, and made the whole..."
Sydney Beauty Room
"Excellent selection of Mexican classics. Great flavour and variety in the tacos, quesadillas were super cheesy, nachos really hit the spot, and..."
Vi Girgis
"I come back to this place every time I get. Good Mexican food in a relaxed setting, a good beer selection, and good cocktails. A good selection of..."
Lain Gonzalez
"Heard about this place many times from friends. Tonight came with a bunch of friends because we heard the food was amazing and drinks were unique. We..."
Alfred Agus
Los Vida
71/100 (197 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Mexican
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Nachos
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Pork
Sit down
South American
Mexican
Central American
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"This colourful, cheery restaurant is on level 6 right under Centrepoint Tower in Westfield. It’s not what we were expecting, but in a good way! The..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"Nice food specially the Tacos and chicken quesadilla..The ambience is pretty simple as well. Being next to Chat Thai makes them get their overflow..."
HungryDumpty
"Albeit smaller than its big brother restaurant in crows nest. It's a pleasure to see some of my favorites dotted across the menu and served with same..."
Eatventures
"We got tasting menu and most everything were enjoyable. We love the crab ball, tuna cheviche, lobster and beef fajita taco. Usually, we love beef..."
Helen Stack
"As we were craving some Mexican food, Los Vida’s promise of an authentic, vibrant experience was music to our ears. Their website states an..."
Khana
"These guys have reignited my love for Mexican. Gone are the days of melted cheese and fried tortillas. This food is fresh, tasty and has so much..."
Kis The Cook
"I quite like the decore at Los Vida, although it's quite dark which is not ideal for food blogging photos! There is a nice variety on the menu and..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Hidden little gem within Westfield Shopping Centre - don't expect to find burritos/nacho's and all other stereotypical filling 'mexican' foods......"
Zoe Sadler
"This hidden Mexican gem is on the top level of Westfield. The fit out is awesome and is very festive and fun. You're greeted by friendly staff and..."
Nourishment Bowl
"This place is a Treasure hidden in the westfield CBD. Be it ashopping stop off, lunchtime meeting or Evening late one it’s menu caters for all...."
Andrew Brown
"The welcome and seating was done by an incredibly well mannered hostess. The menu was well explained and she was incredibly helpful. The tacos..."
Nimmy G
"So damn tasty! The ceviche is to die for. The food was super fresh and simple so I could actually taste the flavours rather than half a kg of cheese..."
Chelly Rae Rae
"I discovered this place when they just opened and were handing out drink vounchers. So we came and tried it and were pleasantly surprised by the..."
Bad Table Manners
"I used to be pretty sceptical of the quality of restaurant dining at shopping centres, but the recent revamps to Westfield Sydney and Macquarie..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"Outstanding food! Lots of fresh flavours in the tacos and the Patatas bravas was delicious! Also the best margarita i've had! Definitely a fan of the..."
Connor Batchy
"Los Vida is located on the restaurant level of the Sydney Westfield alongside Chat Thai and Janus. Bringing a complete authenticity of food from..."
2 Hungry Guys
"Los Vida is a chain of Mexican restaurants with various locations in Sydney, I had the pleasure of visiting their Westfield Sydney location up where..."
Charn Tangson
"I used to be pretty sceptical of the quality of restaurant dining at shopping centres, but the recent revamps to Westfield Sydney and Macquarie..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"Must admit I wasn't expecting much from Los Vida but was pleasantly surprised that the food was actually good. We shared a couple of dishes between..."
Orange_tree
"For a restaurant that is on the (quieter) sixth floor of a shopping centre in the middle of the Sydney CBD, where food courts abound, bars surround..."
Rani Smith
"I stumbled into this place one evening and been back a few times. The best value is the 7 taco sampler at $30 which will fill you up. The..."
Nacho
"Great Mexican food!!!!! Goo.... Great Mexican food!!!!!Good customer service, delicious food. Very..."
Purwanti Wardiono
"Top quality Mexican meal!. Went here on Saturday night for dinner. Great food and great service. We started with some totopos and the chicharrones,..."
TheAviator
"I came here for an early Saturday night dinner with a Groupon voucher and my family was pleasantly surprised and the amount of food and great service..."
Miffy7
"Surprisingly good. Armed with a Groupon we took the escalator to the 6th floor in Westfield with few expectations and in no time we were proved..."
Hila Bor
"  Ch eck out the new Wintergarden food court located in the heart of the CBD.   WinterGarden is a great place for a bite whether it be grab and go,..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Really good. Fantastic spot ....friendly service. Nice corn chips to start. I had 3 really good tacos : pork , fish and lamb....all great but special..."
Grapsta
"Fantastic food and reasonably priced!. My partner and I came here on a Friday evening and were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful mexican food on..."
Alvn78
"Just read the other reviews - not sure what any of the other negative reviewers are taco'ing about - the food is so good! It is all subjective,..."
Aisha Jefferson
"Surprised by the negative reviews below because their food is really good and so is the service. Went here today after about 9 months from my..."
Lakshan Weerasekera
"Heard about this place from my boss. I'm a BIG fan of Mexican food but it's hard to find traditional Mexican apart from the fast food style spots we..."
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