Outstanding and traditional cuisine, friendly staff provide amazing service, ambiance was amazing…read moreas well.

I brought corn & flour tortillas all the way from Texas to make tacos for a friend. I was lamenting…read morethe fact that I wished I could get fresh tortillas in Melbourne and my friend told me he heard there was a tortilla factory in Melbourne. I went the very next day to check out La Tortilleria and I was very pleasantly surprised! I reviewed the entire menu in greater detail than I probably should have and decided on the Chilaquiles. Melbourne is a long way from Mexico, but I read some yelp reviews and saw photos that looked authentic! I had read some reviews that these "nachos" were very soggy, but to my surprise they were just as they should be and we're very authentic to South Texas! To describe these as "nachos" is not accurate! They are dipped in a red sauce for flavor and served perfectly. I had the Chilaquiles with chicken and they were really excellent and I highly them. There was not even a tiny use morsel of these left on the plate! In fact, I was so very impressed with the authentic flavor & taste, I bought 7 tacos, guacamole and chips, pico de gallo and chips to take to some friends. Everything was pretty authentic to my well-trained Tex Mex palate and I certainly will be back! I even bought two packs of corn tortillas to try to make some Mexican dishes while staying at my friends in Melbourne! Friends loved the "take out" tacos & chips, guacamole & pico!

$10 margaritas on Wednesday and Thursday is an absolute steal, especially when you realise the…read moreTequila used isn't cheap and nasty. Throw in a couple of decent tacos at $5 each and you've got yourself a fun night out without needing to sell your first born. I love the vibe of this small and happening Tequila and Taco bar. There's barely enough seats for 20 people and the staff are welcoming, fun and make you feel like you're part of the party. The house-mad salsas are tasty, though I'd love a little salt on the table to adjust the seasoning of the tacos which were a little under-done to my taste. For a quick and friendly neighbourhood bite in a part of town that is sorely lacking for good nightlife options, Hello Jose is terrific.

Who doesn't love a dose of Mexican food and tequila? Well, maybe tequila isn't for everyone but you…read moreprobably secretly enjoy it or haven't realised it yet. Hello José brings classic Mexican street food with market-fresh ingredients and quality tequila to the North Melbourne area in the form a quaint hole-in-the-wall-style taqueria bar. Combining a crazy playlist that jumps around various genres of the music of the 90s and early 2000s and creative, comical Mexican and beach themed wall artwork, the whole place just screams fun and reminiscent of beach bars in Mexico itself. Built around the bar and kitchen area, seating is a handful of small tables, benches and bar seating inside, a small courtyard out the back and some more tables out on the front footpath. The small size of the venue adds a touch of intimacy to the experience. The food menu is simple but well executed. Tacos, tostaditas, chargrilled corn, quinoa and black bean salad and churros are the options. The tacos are star of the show with the choice of pork belly, chicken, beef, fish and black bean. Tortillas are hand-pressed fresh each day and ingredients are sourced from the Queen Victoria markets across the road. The pork belly tacos with its crushed crackling is an easy favourite. And at $5 each it's hard to say no to more. The churros come with the choice of chocolate or chilli chocolate for some added heat. No Mexican food adventure would be complete without some tequila, good thing you have the choice of twelve different tequilas with a selection of blanco, reposado and añejos on offer. There is also a range of Mexican beers, wine, sangria, horchata and margaritas. A standout is the spicy margarita which has an added spice hit of jalapeño juice. Also of note is the house-made horchata (rice water, cinnamon and vanilla) with some added tequila. Service is great with the staff providing friendly banter to everyone. Hello José brings some quality, honest Mexican street food in a fun and laid back environment to the North Melbourne area and is sure to please all who venture in.

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.

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!

While visiting Melbourne, we wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo--turns out it's not really a thing…read morehere, but we still wanted to mark the day. Hecho en Mexico was the perfect spot. It's in a great area with plenty around, and the outdoor seating is spacious and inviting. Inside, the decor is vibrant and fun, with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Service was friendly and genuinely welcoming...they made us feel right at home. We tried a bunch of dishes and everything was delicious. The chips were good, but I probably won't get them next time...too many other things I want to try! The fish taco was crispy and fresh, the beef taco was a standout, and I loved the jackfruit taco. The empanada was perfectly crunchy, and the chicken wings were super flavorful. This spot is definitely in our rotation now. Great food, great vibes--highly recommend!

Little Hop sure is cute. It's small and cozy with bright colors sure to chipper anyone's mood, add…read morea solid margarita, and you're golden. The tacos come out freshly put together and smell great. The bar pumps out the best tasting margaritas. So on point. I tried the smokey watermelon one, it was not a drink you can chug down and every sip was very enjoyable. The bar man suggested I go with something else I wanted to order, and I did just that.The next margarita he shook together was heavenly. Smooth, tequila, bodied, salty and all I could ask for. When he was done pouring out his creations, he got into his own groove and played some huge beats right in the bar. It was perfect and fun. Tequila only made my time here better. Next time, I'll add in some of those delicious tacos I saw walking by me.

Muy authentico! We loved everything we ordered, and for the location it was reasonably priced…read more Simple but delicious selections, and a huge beer list. Latino music, dim lighting, great smells from the open kitchen! Vibe is all there. My only gripe was the long haired/mullet guy who served us. It wasn't terribly busy, but he didn't bring us menus or water for 5 minutes, as he chatted with the other staff. He just seemed pretty distracted and scattered the whole time, and was just pretty annoying to deal with in general. It's all good to be laid back, that's the vibe of the place. But he just seemed incompetent and a bit "too cool". Also asked us directly for a tip with our card already in the machine. It was super awkward so we just said yes to be done with it but left feeling weird... I don't mind tipping, but it wouldn't have been for that guy!

- fabulous and creative and pretty drinks - I love the booth…read moreseating the booths are a little tight the booths are little ways from the action, but good for intimacy and talking - best music in Curtin house

Anything that requires you to walk up more than three flights of stairs (perhaps while slightly…read moreintoxicated) had better be good. Fortunately the kids at Mesa Verde know this and are well on their way to being a venue that rewards drinkers and diners for climbing six flights of stairs within Curtain House. My real reason for coming here was to sample the cocktails. With over 200 tequilas and some of Melbourne's best bartenders behind the bar, I was pretty confident that I'd get a killer cocktail (or three) that would bring my Friday to a close with the ceremony and respect that it deserved. And right I was. Josh (previously of Eau De Vie) first made me a "P.G" featuring Tequila silver, muddled sugar snap peas, green tea syrup and lemon. A genius combination - the starchiness from the peas working well with the flavour of green tea and the tequila lifting it all together to provide a refreshing start to the evening. Mesa Verde have hopes for an extensive salt collection and the P.G featured a green tea salt that worked with the cocktail rather than against it, as it the case I find with a lot of salt rimmed drinks. Later in the evening I tried an experimental drink that featured a smoked salt rim and garnish of acidulated and salted apple slices. Brilliant. And a perfect match to the pulled pork taco I was eating at the time. The cocktails are considered and balanced and I'm eager to try more. As for the food... well, time will tell if this can get to the same heights of the cocktails. I ordered a prawn cocktail that took forever to arrive and eventually I was told it had run out and "would I like the civeche instead?". Sure thing. A small portion with chunky fish and jicama and radish slices, the flavours could have been pushed to an extra level. It was pleasant enough but would I order it again in its current format? No. Next, a pulled pork taco. The tortilla was fresh and hot, the pork filling moist with terrific flavour, but a chunky garnish with some zing would work well here. Jalapenos, pineapple or even some of the sliced apple that I had at the time with the cocktail I was drinking would provide textural contrast and pull it together. If Mesa Verde can work cohesively across the floor, bar and kitchen and tighten up the flavours on the dining menu, I think it will kick some serious ass and I may just become its number one fan.

It got the pass from me It was unique and different…read more I know my Mexican cuisine as I'm an expert on it. Every aspect of it was just so different from every other Mexican restaurant I have experienced. Everything was just marginally good. However the Burrito Melt was higher up than the rest, it was exceptional. That is what I would recommend getting. Mouth watering and high quality. I also was quite fond of dipping my quesadillas into the sour cream. I have always had a soft spot for sour cream dip. 3/5 stars from me. A couple of stand outs from a marginally good experience at Med Mex.

I'm inclined to call this place a Subway for Mexican food, but it certainly feels that way…read more Basically the make the burrito in front of you, and as they go over the ingredients they ask you if you want some. Obviously, unless it is something that I really don't like, I tend to find it quite hard to actually say no. However, as a place to grab a cheap, and quick, bite to eat, it is great, and not surprisingly you can take away as well, but then again I suspect Burritos are designed as such.

This place had delicious pollo burritos. It was like eating a chicken quesadilla. The pollo burrito…read morehad no rice and was filled with a proportionate amounts of chicken, beans, and cheese that was grilled to a crunchy perfection. The beef burrito was good, but had a lot of rice. I loved the spicy sauce that comes in the squeeze bottle with no identifier (store made?). They have inside and outside seating. It looked like two different restaurants, but they are the same. Their water comes with a giant mint stem with beautiful leaves. The food did take some time to come out even though they did not appear so busy. Customer service was friendly.

The aromas caught me walking by so brunch it was. Menu is…read moreof course Mexican-ish and looked yummy. Seated quickly and ordered just as quickly the breakfast pan - egg in a pan topped with bacon, chorizo, cherry tomatoes mushrooms spinach and a relish. Mucho yummo it looked like and indeed it was. Service was pretty good although the staff were a bit dizzy they were so busy. Hey, I'm rhymin! Anyhow it was a great brekky, strong coffee and well worth a visit.

That was the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. We visited on Cinco de Mayo (which was a…read moreSaturday night) and I could not believe they were out of two menu items we wanted to order. Everything was served room temperature and bland tasting. Some items were even too terrible tasting I wouldn't finish them. (Do not order the enfrijoladas.) Aside from that, the staff could really improve their service. Lastly, our bill was completely illegible with strange amounts of numbers and decimal points in weird places. Would have also been nice to have their beers listed on the menu. I do not recommend eating here. The corn is better at Mamasita and the tacos are better around the corner at Hello Jose.

If you don't want to read the rest of the review then just know this. 2 people, 2 drinks, 8…read morevery small so so tacos and 2 starters = $100. We were so so disappointed AND STILL HUNGRY even before getting the bill that we decided to drive 5 minutes down the road to a real authentic Mexican food restaurant and got 2 drinks, 8 REAL tacos, 2 starters and 2 desserts for $87. 13 bucks less for more. If you have never eaten authentic Mexican food before then you may and I do say "may" think this place is just ok. Walked in expecting good things because this place is owned by El Cielo where I get my own raw ingredients and tortillas when I cook mexican at home. WRONG! Not owned by El Cielo anymore. Sold off and you can always throw away reviews on a place good or bad when it's under new ownership. On to the food. Portion were tiny and lacking in true authentic flavors. Honesty this is something anybody can cook at home. If I can cook better than a place then I don't see the point. The other person in my party ordered a margarita that came in a tumbler. I ordered A Pacifico beer for $12. $9 everywhere else. Asked for tamales as it's on the menu saying only available Fridays and Saturdays and we happend to be there on a Friday and one of the first people in the door. "We are all out of tamales ". Hold on, how? Then we want some fish tacos. Nope, all out of fish. Don't get me wrong the food was ok. That's the problem though it was just ok. For the money, average food and still left hungry left me extremely disappointed.