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Contrabando (OLD)
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Contrabando (OLD)

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Reviews of Contrabando (OLD) (217)

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5.0/6

217 reviews

5.0/6

217 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Average
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"Very good"
5/6
David H.4 years ago · 1 review

Best all you can eat tacos definitely worth a try

"Excellent"
6/6
Rita P.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was really yummy. Lots of good food. Very happy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ashford B.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Good food good value ideal work lunch with colleagues mid week

"Excellent"
6/6
Walter D.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been to Contrabando several times,first with a Groupon and then a brought some work mates for a team lunch. Always awesome. Really nice staff andcthectacos are amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Taco Tuesday never disappoints :D my favourite is the pulled pork, the sauce is awesome! It does get a bit busy but the service is still decent considering the crowds.

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

I love coming here for the tacos. The fish one is the best, but all have their benefits. I'm gonna have to come back to try the rest of the menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Susie V.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Service is great and the food counts out very quickly. All food is hot and tastes fresh. Great atmosphere and ambience. Will recommend to friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lindsay D.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was yummy, highly recommend the fish tacos. Service was fast and efficient. Had a good vibe and would be great for a big group of people.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ali K.7 years ago · 9 reviews

Went there to use the unlimited tacos offer from Groupon. Really good food, beer and great service! My fav restaurant in Sydney. Everyone loved it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Atmosphere is relaxing, staff is attentive & friendly, portion is generous enough, food taste good esp the fish tapa & lamb ribs, price is reasonable. Only down side is too noisy and chairs not comfortable enough. On the whole, thumbs up.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sonya P.7 years ago · 1 review

I enjoy coming here and the service is quick and the food is great, and it's not far from work which makes it easy and quick to get there. Great service, Great food & Great place thanks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chirag S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food here is execellent! Great Value and service is always with a smile! I have been here on numerous occasions and have never been dissappointed! Lookng forward to when they reopen again as St. Pablo!

"Very good"
5/6
Lyn M.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service. Very busy for a Thursday lunch. Didn't have to ask for the water it just arrived which was great. Hope the new venue works for them.

"Very good"
5/6
Louise M.7 years ago · 1 review

Food, drinks and service were great. We thought the white table cloths were a bit out of place... Kind of killed the vibe a bit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Valene Z.7 years ago · 1 review

We had beef cheek, crispy fish and fried chicken tacos. The beef cheek taco is definitely the best~ The atmosphere is also excellent. The sungria is also nice

"Excellent"
6/6
Sabina M.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was beyond amazing - there was a special of $3 tacos but the positions were still big. The service was great. Definitely going back

"Very good"
5/6
Emma B.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good and efficient service. Served food within 10 minutes of ordering. Will come back again for Tuesday Tacos. Thanks again for being so accommodating regarding our booking.

"Very good"
5/6
Rebecca B.7 years ago · 1 review

Can't fault this place, the food is delicious and great value for money :) I've been here several times and will continue coming back !!

"Excellent"
6/6
Maddie R.7 years ago · 1 review

Great spot for a quick trendy lunch. Very friendly wait staff and every flavour taco is just divine. Would recommend Contrabando to anyone any day of the week but especially Tuesday.

"Very good"
5/6
Dan B.7 years ago · 1 review

All the tacos we tried were fantastic and high quality. Huge portions in the tacos as well. Little bit hard to get noticed for service at times. Taco.

"Very good"
5/6
Bartosz O.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food is great, the staff can get pretty busy, and when that happens, it's sometimes hard to get the service. Recommending this place for a team lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Milly P.7 years ago · 1 review

Food is fabulous and service is quick and efficient which is great for a mid week lunch. It is also very affordable - particularly love Taco Tuesday!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sofia H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

An amazing experience. Amazing food and amazing service, all at great prices. Service was so prompt, and the food was so delicious and fresh! Thank you, Peter!

"Very good"
5/6
Azadeh S.7 years ago · 1 review

Slightly slow and inconsistent pouring of margaritas but the taste and value of tacos are beyond amazing! I'll be back for the fish and beef varieties!

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicole O.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a great experience at Contrabando. The food was amazing and we loved the general atmosphere. Great staff and cool design. We will definitely be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Joanna N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great vibe and reasonably priced food. ($30@) Their tacos looked amazing - didn't get to try it but coming back for it. Sangria was awesome!

"Very good"
5/6
Tess G.7 years ago · 1 review

The best tacos - all worth giving it a try especially the beef cheeks with crunchy shallots. Even better with a glass or few margaritas!

"Good"
4/6
Lucas J.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was good and the service was fine. It was way too hot down there though! Our clients were uncomfortable. Would really benefit from air conditioning.

"Good"
4/6
Leigh M.7 years ago · 1 review

I had never been to this place before and was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere. Great music and the food was delicious and fast. The waiters/waitresses need to be a bit more attentive to when guests are trying to get their attention. They were quick to want to take our order but to get a follow up table water or to pay the bill it took a bit longer than expected. I would definitely go back there though!

"Very good"
5/6
Annabelle L.7 years ago · 1 review

Lots of fun and yummy food. Margaritas were fabulous. We had a really fun time. Shame we couldn't have a longer sitting. Will go again though.

"Good"
4/6
Lily S.7 years ago · 1 review

We had the best experience initially - the tacos were fresh and delicious and excellent value. But our second round of tacos never arrived. We waited 20 minutes and when we finally managed to catch the attention of a staff member, the explanation we received as that our tacos were accidentally given to someone else.

"Excellent"
6/6
Leopoldo O.7 years ago · 1 review

The lunch was very good as well as catering and service. We will get back there for sure. Very good place, music and food. thanks.

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa L.7 years ago · 1 review

The tacos are nice and good deal on Tuesday. Good for Lunch and dinner with team members or friends. But a little bit noisy and has time limitation for lunch.

"Average"
3/6
Brooke C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

I love this restaurant & go weekly - however, they aren't great on attention to detail, we always have to follow up on missing food. Great food and cocktails (aka value for money) - that's why I go back, not for the service

"Excellent"
6/6
Happy R.7 years ago · 1 review

Good was excellent. Service was really great. I'll definitely return to the restaurant again for taco Tuesdays and quesadillas Monday. Best value for money and tastes awesome.

"Very good"
5/6
Janan T.7 years ago · 1 review

Tacos were tasty, came out quickly, but a few times the waiters weren't knowledgeable about the drinks menu. Overall however a great experience well worth it

"Very good"
5/6
Isabelle M.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was tasty - and the food came very quickly! But the service was slow in terms of the waitress coming to take our order

"Very good"
5/6
Sofia W.7 years ago · 1 review

Always enjoy Taco Tuesdays at Contrabando for the fast and friendly service, and great food. Great selection of Taco options and they all pack a flavor punch!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathy R.7 years ago · 1 review

Best Tacos in town. Great value and speedy service. Great atmosphere. The fish tacos are the best, but all are very tasty. Love going there.

"Very good"
5/6
Tony G.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful Latin American my wife loved it and we would return. The food was especially fresh and it was such a pleasure to consume. Thankyou Contrabando