Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

Contrabando

83/100 (2863 ratings)

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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

Flying Fajita Sistas

75/100 (2370 ratings)

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"Servers were nice & surprised we were accommodated without a reservation on a Saturday night! Food was tasty. Their nachos are a must..."

Janel Regis

"Such a busy, buzzy, lively place filled with people, delicious smells & a wall of spicy sauces! Love all the food here - super tasty & filling...."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Great Mexican food with nice friendly staff. They have a interesting wall of chilly sauces ranging from beginner to extremely hot for the true..."

Brandon Do

"Went here with a group of friends on Friday night. The place was jam packed so recommend that you get reservations before turning up. The food was..."

Nidhi Madan

"It was a nice evening. My only problem was that it was a full house so we had to sit on the bar and have dinner there. The entree was queso fundido..."

Aria

"Went here before a movie. Great food, atmosphere and the staff were lovely! I definitely recommend the buttermilk chicken tacos and beef..."

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"Came here with some friends and was absolutely starving when I arrived. We ordered the salsa and chips to start and I ordered with a friend to share..."

Laura Cohen

"I don't usually enjoy Mexican food but the food last night was great. Nachos was a 10. Sangria was delicious. And the service was pretty..."

David

"corn tortillas were weird. each taco felt like i was eating weird tortilla and under-seasoned fillings—they didn't live with each other.. they were..."

Michelle

"This Mexican eatery has come such a long way since I first visited. The have had a facelift and the food has also improved in a really good way...."

Those Who Love To Eat

"The food was pretty good, not great however, but pretty good. The service was pretty good too. They managed to find us a table even though we arrived..."

Wannabe Foodie

"Probably the most Mexican I've ever had. The food was spot on, service was friendly and helpful, and most importantly the margaritas were excellent...."

Ana Pedic

"Mexican food was pretty good, quite tasty and flavoursome.You should definitely try the different sauces ranging from the various..."

Zomato_pasta

"Mexican for dinner? Was what my dad was saying until I took him here.With a rustic and almost homey interior flying fajita sistas is a must for..."

Sabrina Johnson

"Returned recently to fulfil a craving for tacos. I enjoyed the achiote pulled pork and the broccolini tacos, not a fan of the "crispy" pork belly..."

Orange_tree

"Down the busy end of Glebe Point Road, sits Flying Fajita Sisters. It's busy every night they're open, and while the neighbouring mexican restaurants..."

TrufflePig

"I ordered three tacos here, pulled pork with picked onion, crispy pork belly with a sauce reminiscent of satay, and beer battered market fish. I had..."

Shelley She

"We arrived on a weeknight without a booking and although we saw many empty tables, staff told us everything was booked and the only seats available..."

ChocChip

"One of my very first experiences with proper authentic Mexican food. The Flying Fajita Sistas lived up to its reputation of being a cool urban place..."

Arijit Das

"We like this place. It has a very nice garden in the back. The staff are awesome and attentive. The first time we went we got the set menu and a jug..."

Goopee Howard

"Best mexican food in Sydney. Having spent some time in Mexico, i am very picky with mexican food here on whether it's authentic or not. The service..."

TheaEatsYou

"Very cool Mexican restaurant, probably the best tacos I have had in Sydney. Decent tequila selection, plus they offer flights. Great hot sauce..."

Alan King Bowden

"A cool cosy little place in Glebe to get some tasty well prices Mexican. I have been on 2 occasions and ordered tacos and a burrito plate. The food..."

Navs

"To be honest, I nearly cried when I tried this beautiful restaurant at Glebe. The location is not hard to find as it is close from Central Station...."

Maria Lav

"I always enjoy coming here when I have a craving for a chimichunga. Can't go wrong with them.I would recommend booking if you plan to go..."

Randomness_of_existence

"I don't know what to think of this place. I only tried one thing so my review is for the burrito with napole , onion and coriander. It was pretty..."

Snapsta El

"Went here for my girlfriends birthday with her family. Delicious food although be careful you don't fill up on starters/shared dishes like nachos..."

Chris Raynor

"WATCH OUT FOR THE PUMPKIN SEEDS IN THE GUAC. Very different. Flying Fajita Sistas has been around for several years serving up delicious mexican..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The service here is lovely. So helpful and very friendly, nothing was too much bother for them. Food was excellent. I had the Elote, Pulled Pork..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Great mexican restaurant, with nice staff. The chicken of the fajitas was delicious and perfectly tender. I highly recommand the dessert with bananas..."

Pierre-Alain Tieu

"Pretty cool decor, really friendly staff. Absolutely fantastic food ordered a whole bunch of dishes and loved them all especially the savoury spicy..."

Frank

"This place is gorgeous. If you are here in warm weather definitely opt to sit outside. We had a selection of dishes and they were all beautiful. The..."

Food Obsessed

"We were here early for dinner as we had a toddler in tow and the staff who looked after us was very friendly and helpful when we asked questions..."

Miffy7

"Went last night very busy, service was good, we started with the salmon tacos all you could taste was the tacos very disappointing considering the..."

Michael Smith

"Have been coming here for years with groups of friends and never left disappointed. The food is always good and the service although hectic at times..."

AzzA

"The place was packed when we went but we were seated very quickly after another couple left. Our food and drinks order was taken within 5 minutes and..."

B

"Pleasant evening, nice staff. Table of about 8 people. The usual Mexican food as you would expect. We ordered 2 fajita sizzles was enough for 3-4..."

Will Power

"A real shame. I've been to Flying Fajita Sisters a lot in the past few years, have taken people from out of town there and have always been impressed..."

Lottie Stewart

"Fantastic night out!. Happy staff and fabulous food. Shared tiger prawns, then steak fajitas. Well worth venturing out on a very wet Saturday..."

4wds

"Tiger Prawns. So tasty, fabulous..."

CIW

"Taco-licious!. The most delicious tacos! Only $13 for two massive snapper tacos, perfectly cooked. My boyfriend had chicken fajitas with rice, beans,..."

Noblericky7

"Really great Mexican. I went with a group of friends and had the best night. We ordered a few small plates and some large ones and shared the lot, it..."

Lauplaup7

"When you’re tasked with organising an early weeknight dinner for 11 gals who love to eat, what do you do? Meet them at Flying Fajita Sistas..."

VegeTARAian Sydney

"It was definitely more refined than the Mexican at Montezuma's, but perhaps not as homely. Same goes with the staff. I did like the personal touches..."

Amy

"White Sangria. It's made with brandy soaked strawberries, orange, pineapple, white wine and Dry Ginger Ale...must be Fajitas for me...The steak is..."

Jasmin

""Real Mexican..." says Suze , as we peruse the menu outside Flying Fajita Sistas. "Will there be cheese?" Table setting We are a group of eight..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Last weekend, fellow foodies - Miss LV, Miss Toronto, and I headed to Mexico via the Flying Fajita Sistas. One of the first things that I noticed..."

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