53 Restaurants in Melbourne: Mexican

Whether you’re in the Port Melbourne area for a night out or shopping in the Southbank area, fabulous Mexican restaurants in Melbourne are never more than a short taxi ride away. While you will find tacos, fajitas and enchiladas relatively easily, there are also some lesser known delicacies to try. Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant on Russell Street serves a wide selection of more authentic dishes, including esquites, which is sweet corn kernels mixed with chilis, Parmigiano, cilantro and chipotle aioli. Mamasita on Collins Street offers an authentic, family-led dining experience that includes specialities such as Milpa, which is a taco filled with courgettes, squash, tomato salsa and cream.

Whether you’re looking for somewhere for a first date or a larger venue for a birthday party, the range of Mexican restaurants dotted around Melbourne means every possible event can be catered for. There is an exciting party atmosphere to be enjoyed at Touche Hombre on Lonsdale Street. Here, you can guzzle margaritas and feast on filled fajitas with friends. If you’re looking for a quieter, more genteel ambience, book a table at Bodega Underground on Little Bourke Street. You’ll find lots of cosy tables, tucked away to give you and your partner a little privacy. Whether the event is a wedding anniversary or a promotion at work, the restaurants serving Mexican food in Melbourne are more than capable of putting on a great spread.

Let’s face it: we all know the classic Mexican dishes that make this type of food so popular around the world. But how many of us ever get the chance to eat the food real Mexicans eat? There are lots of authentic restaurants serving Mexican food in Melbourne, many of which serve dishes made from recipes that have been passed down the generations. Frijoles negros, for instance, is a stew of black beans. Tamale is a wrapped pastry dish made with corn husks or banana leaves. Another popular dish in Mexico is Ceviche, which is a type of fish salad made with lemon, chilis, onion and lime.

There is something about this particular type of food and great nights out that just go hand in hand. Many of the vibrant Mexican restaurants located in Melbourne offer an entire night out under one roof. Enjoy margaritas, tequila and a range of Mexican beers, before settling down to a slap-up meal. Once you’re done eating, there are often live DJ sets, bands and authentic Mexican entertainers waiting to show you a great time. There’s always a great party to enjoy at Radio Mexico St Kilda, which also offers an intimate courtyard with an open fire. Sharing platters, jugs of sangria and pumping club tunes are on offer at Trippy Taco, which can be found on Gertrude Street in the Fitzroy area of the city. And there’s always a skilled bartender throwing bottles and mixing cocktails at El Sabor by El Cielo on Victoria Street. Why go anywhere else for a night out when everything you need can be found under one roof?