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Ribs & Burgers Chippendale

80/100 (1220 ratings)

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"Great place and great food! Service good too. Highly..."

Salminjadavji

"Their baby pork ribs are amazing, and their wraps too. Burgers are mighty just like thier names “Mighty burgers”. Friendly space to eat..."

Viseat Sydney

"Good service! The staff helped us to go through the incredibly ridiculous app of theirs to get the first timer groupon voucher to worked. Xihuahua..."

Guorium🧪

"Okay..so I am a vegetarian and hunting for good vegetarian food is my everyday job in Sydney. It’s like my part-time job. That said, I came across..."

Rohit Raj Mehta

"Good burgers that dont disappoint. Charred flavour was there, perfect amount of sauce and juiciness to the burgers. Better than the burgers that..."

Al&Val

"I was wondering some Asian food for lunch but can’t find anything nice at The Central Park shopping mall. Then I persuaded myself just grab a quick..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"_Wagyu BurgerBeef ribs _Whose also a bbq rib lover as us 🙋🏻@ribsandburgers is a great place to go! We really enjoyed..."

The Peppermint Mermaids

"We order the limited 'Deadpool' burger which consist of two beef patty, cheese, slice purple onion, 2 slice of pickles and their bbq sauce. The size..."

LP

"One of the most popular eateries in Central and for good reason. Really can't go wrong with the burgers here, though I would still suggest trying..."

Eric Tompson

"Amazing pork ribs, service is minimal but the price is decent. The slaw and fries were also great. They didn’t have any ice for my drink which was..."

Kkasperski

"I don't know whether it's because I was really starving when I came to this place. I really think their food is kinda delicious.After a whole..."

Queenie

"Ribs were sensational!! Sweet potato chips to dye for!! Definitely will be back next time we visit Sydney And awesome service too!! Thanks so..."

Jodie Johnson

"Staff : courteous staff and had great knowledge about the menu. They did offer a lot of suggestions before I asked for the "which is the biggest..."

Aaron Sunny

"Had the vegetarian burger, it was pretty good, decent size portion. Chips were nice and are a large serving. We arrived 5 mins before they were..."

RoseSky

"I had my all time favorite Old School Cheese burger and it was as good as ever. The onion rings were addictive too with free flowing sauce. Great..."

The Engineer Eats

"This place always to go destination for casual burger ribs experience.With South African heritage, "secret basting" to go with steak that give..."

Culinary Artist

"Beef ribs are definitely better than the pork ribs in terms of tenderness and flavour too in my opinion. But both are good, chips are also fresh and..."

Daniel Zhang

"Loved the food. Everything was filling. Burgers were delicious and juicy. The fries were crispy and perfect. My only negative feedback was the onion..."

Bel

"When i go to central park, i usually stop by at this resto for lunch. Ribs and burgers it is! Their baby pork ribs is the best, succulent and tender...."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Wow those wings!Burgers weren't bad though I certainly would love to dine there just for their wings.I ordered the wagyu burger which was..."

Inoue Munchies

"Good burgers, the lamb was particularly good, if your hungry try the ribs they won't disappoint. Shakes here are good too. Also a good range of..."

Hungrysydneysiders

"Was surprised by how good the burgers are! I had the 'Cheeky Chook' Burger with an added American cheese slice (cheese is necessary in my burger..."

Samantha Prodromou

"$3 burgers come at me! It was their 3rd birthday and had to wait an hour for my order. It wasn't too bad. The beef patty was nice and the sauce was..."

Pacc

"Ribs and Burgers is a chain of restaurants and we visited the store in Central Park, Chippendale. The store is on the bottom level food precinct. It..."

Thewhereto

"OK, I had to try the Mutant X-Men burger, just for the novelty! Burger was just like the photos looked and the taste was great - very tender and the..."

Umami Meals

"Went in to try the limited edition blue mutant burger - but it was also just my first time ever trying Ribs and Burgers. Nice service, probably the..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Mutant Ninja!!This Blue burger will last till the end of October, Ribs & Burger made these burgers to dedicate to the "X-Man" movie coming..."

Asian Food Ninja

"I don't know how it happened. The plan was to go to Dulwich Hill and get pho. I ended up in the city wanting a hamburger.When I got to..."

Goopee Howard

"Great location and service.Burgers are very nice, ribs are just ok.They have very nice and thick milo shake..."

Whitnieee

"Their limited edition Bretzel (beef burger with "pretzel" bun) is not bad. Onion chips are as good as usual (like the one I've tried in the Rocks)...."

FoodieYim

"All I wanted today was lamb. Do know what's incredibly hard to find in Chippendale? Lamb and pasta. Like noodles & dumplings glore homes. Anyways I..."

Food Obsessed

"Decent enough. The food was average - nothing to write home about, but no real major complaints. As the price tag suggests, $30 for a full rack of..."

Fattyyy

"Ribs and Burgers? Kinda unique name which caught my eye, although I am a vegetarian. I wasn't hungry enough for a burger, so I ended up..."

Sunil

"The burger is not really expensive. I try the cheap one and the taste is good, i feel happy abou that. Very worth it to try. It didnt serve with..."

Olivia

"To catch up with a friend, we decided to go to Central Park and settled on Ribs and Burgers, which is located in the dining precinct. I decided on..."

Khana

"Very very casual dining, (reminds of an upscale mcdonalds) although the food is better. Not a fan of the burgers, they're OK, ribs are good but..."

Stanley Hon

"Been 4 times for the burgers which have always been on point. Lettuce crisp, patty juicy, and the pink sauce is to die for! Really recommend this..."

Jen

"How can anyone resist a good rack of ribs, we are only human! Normally a tasty rack of ribs at any good quality restaurant come with the price tag to..."

Imonlymuggle

"Was walking through central park as you do and spotted this place in the corner of my eye and decided to check it out I got the old school cheese..."

Derek Lee

"Juicy succulent burgers. Addictive chips. Indulgent thickshakes. Went to dinner here on a hot evening. The Cajun chicken burger was just the right..."

Anusha Anand

"Ribs & Burgers is a good staple burger joint. Its not too fancy and we can always get a table. The cheeseburger is juicy with gooey cheese and tasty..."

Baker Bowie

"Came here for lunch and had the full rack beef ribs with chips and also, had the apple and raspberry thickshake. The ribs, in my opinion, tasted..."

Safwat Hossain

"Ribs and Burgers looks to be quite a new additional to the Central Park area. It is the perfect cross between a Burger shack, a bar and a restaurant...."

Snapshots Of Food

"Went here last night, famished, and tried the Old Skool Burger. Very yummy! Took about 15mins to come out, but when it did, the meat patty was thick..."

Kytkat

"Yummy burgers, the old school cheese is our favourite! The prices are reasonably high for a burger but I feel it's worth it. Service is average but..."

Stella Gibson

"Ribs and Burgers looks to be quite a new additional to the Central Park area. It is the perfect cross between a Burger shack, a bar and a restaurant...."

Snapshots Of Food

"Up there with the best in Sydney. Been here 4 times now and have never had a dud burger. The most delicious was the Cajun chicken burger, followed by..."

503116097

"Best chips ever!. Seriously, the chips will be the best you've ever eaten! Nicest with aioli sauce. The burgers are honestly so juicy and fresh,..."

Anon

El Loco At Excelsior

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"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..."

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