Concerned with authenticity first and foremost, you can trust Alec Villarreal (the Mexican-born owner) and Paul Clarke (the Mexican-food-obsessed New Zealand-born chef) to take you on a culinary journey to Mexico City and beyond. Taquito took a while to find its footing but has now established itself as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Melbourne. Choose from seven different taco fillings and tummy liners like chipotle chicken wings, chargrilled corn, tostadas and churros. Though the menu may be pint-sized, the flavours will have you binning your Old El Paso soft taco kits before the day is through. Visiting Queen Vic Market now means more than just rip-off ugg boots and hot jam doughnuts, and it's all thanks to Hello José who’ve nestled in on the fringe of the fresh fruit and 1D memorabilia hub. They also have a smashing range of craft beers on tap and in tinnies. Its narrow dimly lit space with candle lighting will often result in you being elbow to elbow with other diners as you dig into their banging fish taco with a cocktail in hand. Little Hop FITZROYĪ seriously happening little spot on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, and one of the best Mexican restaurants in Melbourne, Little Hop's red shopfront is always overflowing with eager taco enthusiasts. Aside from the gourmet food menu, they also have a 10-page drinks list, which includes the Ghost Face Killer chilli margarita, the Frida Kahlo cocktail, sangria jugs, tequila and endless dranks by the bottle. Mesa Verde has cemented their position on the top rungs of the Melbourne Mexican scene with their pork carnitas tacos, kingfish ceviche tostada and Mexican mushroom quesadillas. This Mexican tequila bar and kitchen is the latest addition to Curtin House on Swanston Street. Also, you absolutely can’t leave without treating yourself to a cocktail, it’s the salted grapefruit Paloma for us. These guys rode into Melbourne on the new wave of modern Mexican restaurants several years ago, but they’re still kicking goals to this day with their delicious braised prawn tacos, mojo chicken tostadas and bbq octopus.
If hour-long lunch lines are anything to go by, then the CBD’s Mamasita is the best in the bizz. If you’re looking for something larger, they have seared swordfish with multiple salsas, chicken Tinga and a crispy pork hock to satiate you. For their tapas dishes, they’ve got everything from salmon Tostada and snapper Ceviche to three cheese and bean Empanadas and grilled corn with Chipotle mayo. If portion sizes and variety are important to you (as they should be), The Black Toro has you covered as a strong contender for the best Mexican restaurant that Melbourne has to offer. The best kind of tapas is the kind where the serving sizes don’t leave your tummy still rumbling after. If you’re a fish taco traditionalist, they have the Barry White tacos, with spiced tempura barramundi, slaw, guac and jalapeño mayo, but for something a little more Asian-inspired, they have a Korean fried chicken option (also available to be made vegan with cauliflower instead), with Sriracha mayo, Gochujang sauce and pickled ginger.
The tortillas at Basco cooked to perfection and they’ve got plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options to cater to all foodies out there. We’re not cheating with this one, even if it’s Mexican-Asian fusion. They’ve also got multiple Margarita options, like a spiced apple or a Chamoyada mix. Filling out their mains is Barbacoa de Borrego, a 10-hour slow cooked lamb with Salsa Borracha and served with Tortilla and a lamb Consommé, as well as Arroz a la Tumbada, a seafood Paella bursting with flavour from the house-made shellfish stock and plenty of prawn, calamari, mussels and scallops. This isn’t your regular taco joint with a few scant options, they go all out here, making it one of the best Mexican restaurants in Melbourne. It’s a cosy little space, so booking may be necessary, but Superchido’s food is as authentic as you’re likely to get outside of Mexico, with the added bonus of being able to taste the love in each bite. So sit back and sip pretty on your Margaritas, because we’ve rounded up a list of the best Mexican restaurants you can find in Melbourne. From the subtle addition of crisp and balanced pico de gallo in slow-cooked beef tacos, the dynamism of Mexican food is second to none. There’s nothing quite like the culinary offering and zest of Mexican cuisine its regional specialities and diverse dishes have captured the hearts and stomachs of us all.
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