Juanita's does a taco night on the first Friday of every month. We decided to check it out tonight…read more... and we weren't disappointed! The shop itself is very unassuming - a diamond in the rough. Juanita (or who I assume is Juanita? Should have asked! ... ) was very friendly. She made us feel very welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. We tried the taco mix, pork and chicken tacos. The tortillas were rustic. They come with an array of sides (& plenty of them!) including a pineapple/cucumber salsa, a cabbage slaw, some diced onions, coriander, tomatillo with avocado and chipotle sauce. There was also a couple of Juanita's home made sauces on the table to use. We enjoyed it all! Although quite full we couldn't resist trying the salted caramel Cheezecake. It was really delicious, thick and rich but well balanced with the addition of yoghurt, honey, bitter chocolate and praline served with it. This is a vegan option FYI! BTW - Juanita's sells delicious sauces and spices to take away ... we just had to grab one. We'll definitely head back.

Cute little place with outdoor seating in the back. Our first time there this weekend, just for…read moretake away. The chorizo quesadilla was spicy and tasty! The chicken mole was the best I've had in Oz, as were the corn tortillas - the latter had real flavor and must have been prepared by someone who has eaten real ones for many years in Mexico. Don't be put off by the street scene outside. The place itself was cozy and service friendly.

Trippy Taco never disappoints. Consistently delicious and it's vegetarian with the options also…read morebeing available vegan!

Food just took too long. But was good. Great seasoning on…read morethe fries.

We visited Saporito Taquito on a weeknight to celebrate a colleague's work anniversary. It's a…read morehidden Mexican treasure in Southbank - unassuming and tucked away on quiet Kavanagh Street. Don't let this fool you though, it's one of the most legitimate and authentic Mexican restaurants in Melbourne. They have more than just your standard tacos here - it's a wide variant of authentic Mexican flavours which are all tapas. You must try the Croquettes, Tamales, Gorditas and Tostadas. And of course, don't forget to order some tequilas and margaritas as well! Saporito Taquito has a local restaurant vibe and gives you the feeling as if you're visiting Mexico. Definitely check this place out the next time you're craving Mexican food!

OMG that was so yummy! I don't even know where to start...customer service was exceptional, so…read moresmiley and helpful! Food was tasty, very authentic-yumm!!!

this is what they gave me... somehow delivery took 7 hours…read more arrived at 1am. it wasn't even wrapped up properly. opened it and immediately was hit with an awful smell. if your order is being delivered by amir, cancel it. he will not be careful with your poo-filled tacos... he almost threw it at me! outrageous. if you go to eat-in, make sure you're prepared. the staff are extremely disrespectful. while i was eating my raw burrito, i asked to go to the bathroom and staff yelled at me to sit down and eat. they are rude, unprofessional and the whole restaurant smells like bum holes.

My family and friends had a great time here! The food was quick to arrive, the portion sizes were…read morelarge and the servers were friendly. All the food was fresh and delicious, definitely worth the low prices. We'll be sure to eat there again.

Post covid birthday catch up. Had lunch here and was an enjoyable experience. The staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful. The ambience of the place is a lot of fun, with music, bright lights and lots of color. The food was good. We ordered and shared most of it with the exception of our own tacos. The food was nice and refreshing and with lots of flavor and the ability to adjust your spice level. The tacos came in lots of varieties and were fresh and delicious. There specialty margaritas were lovely and very moorish. We got the margarita tower and was with the cost. Then played with some other flavors of margaritas. All in all a good experience with nice food and drinks and a good atmosphere.

It's a cute and casual place. Open with high ceilings. Would be good for groups. The tacos and…read moredrinks were good. Server was friendly

The waitress we had on the night of the 7 May was exceptional. Friendly and helpful without being…read moreintrusive. A lovely smile, thoughtful gestures such as bring us extra napkins when she saw that we'd used the already provided ones, knew the menu extensively and was able to read our table and make suggestions. She is an absolute asset to your restaurant and I hope this message gets passed onto her. My only niggle is the music that was played.

You can't walk past Hotel Jesus without taking a peek inside. Curiosity gets the best of you to…read moreknow what exactly is going on that is just so darn bright on Smith Street. It's a new kid on the block and boy does it get busy. Easy single table was packed, not to mention the people who put their name down to wait to get in. All of the people make the venue a little harder to hear, the kind of raise your voice to speak type deal. I like the floor to ceiling tile, be wary, it'll just take a second for your eyes to adjust to how white and sparkling clean everything looks. Drinks all come salt rimmed, even the can o' beer. The Diablo was good, nice with a black salt rim, it had tons of flavor going on, especially for something pre-made and coming from a tap. It was bold, smokey, meaty, and delicious. The guacamole, I haven't gotten used to yet, I'm used to it being...different, with more chunk and less sour cream smoothness. As for the tacos, I had the vegetarian (cauliflower, broccoli, chipotle) and the El Pastor (pork, guajillo, pineapple). Truth be told, the vegetarian was better than the pork. Which is strange, because any human being would think otherwise, pork vs veggies, that's a no brainer. But the pineapple on the El Pastor should've been a bigger slice to accompany the pork, seeing as that's all that's in the taco (besides the large salt crystals), and they do compliment each other so well. It shouldn't be a tiny taco that you are biting through to get to the good stuff, i.e. the bite-full of pineapple & pork combo. Maybe I'm being too hard on it. It's just a taco. The vegetarian though, had a boatload of flavor I was not expecting. No complaints there. The foldie (which is a quesadilla) is served on a slightly bigger plate, but you'll still need something else to fill you up. The tuna, was just like a tuna melt, really cheesy. I rarely order tostadas, on account of my fear of how messy it'll be to eat in public and the real life struggle of having it fall apart on me. Everything you order will come out one by one, and that can sometimes make it seem like service is slow. Especially as we sat there waiting for one persons order that was just lost in the halogen lights somewhere. Negative: service is slow, they are way busy, it's loud, servings are small- which can add up $ Good for: snacks & drinks at a pretty done out venue

Guzman y Gomez Food Review…read more Guzman y Gomez brings a fast-casual twist to Mexican cuisine, offering burritos, tacos, nachos, bowls, and breakfast options with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The brand has built a loyal following across Australia and beyond, but experiences can vary depending on location and timing. What People Love * Flavor-packed meals: Many customers rave about the taste, especially the Cali burrito (with fries inside), pulled pork fajitas, and breakfast burritos. The seasoning is bold, and the meat portions are generous when done right A. * Freshness: Fans highlight the freshness of ingredients -- from guacamole to grilled chicken -- and the made-to-order feel of the food B. * Atmosphere: Some stores offer a vibrant vibe with Latin music and Spanish-speaking staff, giving it an authentic taquería feel A. * Customer service: Friendly staff and quick service are often praised, especially during store openings or promotional events C. Where It Falls Short * Inconsistency: Reviews show that quality can vary between locations. Some customers report dry nachos, missing ingredients, or poorly assembled tacos C. * Service hiccups: A few diners have had negative experiences with drive-thru communication or staff attitude, particularl Guzman y Gomez is a flavorful, fast option for Mexican food lovers who want something more vibrant than typical fast food. When the kitchen's on point, it delivers big on taste and freshness. Just be mindful that your experience may depend on the specific store and time of day. If you're new to GYG, start with a Cali burrito or bowl with pulled pork -- and maybe grab a side of churros for dessert.

Had to eat at Guzman y Gomez at least once while in Australia. We have enjoyed it in the past years…read moreand still do. We have eaten at Guzman y Gomez in at least six cities and they are all very good. Am sad that we were so hungry that we forgot to take a picture. But it was a simple meal of three Hard Shell Minced Spicy Beef tacos. There were very good. Not the best in the world but better than Taco Bell. The place was packed. And it took longer than average. Think they forgot to call our number. Had to go ask if our food ready. It was! Will definitely return on our next trip to Australia. Recommend for a quick inexpensive lunch.

Friends brought me here after seeing a little "footy", so it was Saturday night around 8pm. We…read moredidn't have to wait that long to be seated, which was a plus! There are a lot of gluten-free choices and I went for the Mex Bim-Bap (baby spinach, quinoa, shaved cabbage, shredded raw zucchini, guacamole, charred sweet corn, pickled cabbage, pico de gallo, black beans, crispy paprika chickpeas, tortilla strips, lemon vinaigrette) and Chargrilled Corn for a starter (back in the states we call it 'street corn'). Both were really tasty and while you can add chicken, fish, beef, pork or falafel to the Bim-Bap, it was enough for me as is. They have alcoholic drinks (I had a bourbon, neat) and the atmosphere is fun and lively. You place your order at the counter after you've been seated and they bring the food and drinks over to you.

There's lots to love about Fonda. It's quick, the menu has a bit of everything on it to keep most…read moregroups happy, the payment system is quick and easy and the food is fresh. This particular outlet is massive, with mountains of seating to look after the lunch time crowds. Get here bang on noon if you want a table right away, otherwise you risk having to line up and wait a little while (though the speed of everything probably means you won't wait long). You can also pre-book for groups of 12 which is great if you want to come during the lunchtime rush with a big group of colleagues. Weekends are a bit dead. I went for a Sunday dinner and our group of 10 had no problem getting seating at 6pm. The selection of drinks is small but the house-made Agua Frescas and the cocktails using local spirits are fun and inventive. The Horchata is delicious and worth a try if you've not had it before. If you're a mad Mexican fan then the food at Fonda will let you down. There's not a lot of punchy flavours and some dishes fall short (the beef taco wasn't that great - the topping bitter) while others are surprisingly tasty though far from authentic (fish taco I'm looking at you). The chicken quesadilla is just plain boring if you ask me, but it great for kids or plain eaters. My advice? Choose wisely and go with the approach of sharing a number of dishes for a bigger variety of flavours.

Had dinner at Mamasita with a group of four and wow... what a night…read more There was a small hiccup with our table early on, but the team handled it brilliantly and genuinely went out of their way to make sure it didn't impact our experience. Safe to say, they more than made up for it. From there, everything was next level. Throughout the meal we kept catching ourselves saying things like, "this might be the best taco I've ever had"... quickly followed by the same claim about the guac... and then somehow again about the cheesecake. It just didn't miss. Incredible food, buzzing atmosphere, and service that really cares. We walked out full, happy, and already planning our next visit.

One of the Travelmints team brought her parents here 12 years ago, and subsequently returned here…read morewith her husband 1 week after she got married in 2021. Things are still the same, Mamasita serves extremely good quality fresh Mexican food and they also offer a fun tequila tasting board! The staff here are very friendly and attentive too. There's no doubt that this place is the place to go if you ever want to enjoy Mexican food and vibes!