Melbourne
10 Best Taco Restaurants in Melbourne
This guide compares Melbourne taco restaurants by the kind of meal, menu breadth and setting they describe. Use it to narrow the choice between a quick CBD bite, birria with consommé, a relaxed group dinner or a venue with drinks and late-night food.
How this guide is ordered
Think of this as the list you would want if you were hunting for taco restaurants in Melbourne yourself: people who know the job, clients who come back pleased, an easy way to get hold of them and a spot not far away.
Paying for a visibility service is open to any business, so a few listings here are more prominent.
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CDMX Brunswick East
CDMX Brunswick East is a Mexican restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with tacos, birria, quesadillas, ceviche tostadas, guacamole, loaded fries and desserts. Its drinks list includes cocktails, beer and wine, while vegan and vegetarian options, a kids’ menu and late-night food broaden its appeal. Birria is a particular focus, served with consommé for dipping.
Stands out: Serves birria tacos with warm consommé alongside a broad Mexican street-food menu
Groups, families and solo diners wanting casual Mexican foodDiners seeking birria tacos, ceviche tostadas or vegetarian options315 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, AustraliaHecho en Mexico Fitzroy
Hecho en Mexico Fitzroy is a Mexican restaurant suited to diners looking for familiar Mexican favourites alongside inventive dishes and substantial desserts. Its menu has included birria ramen, gringa de pastor, nachos, corn ribs, prawn tacos, fajitas, churros and sizzling brownies. A vibrant setting and prompt, friendly service make it suitable for relaxed dinners, while the birria ramen is a particularly distinctive choice.
Stands out: Birria ramen brings a notable cross-cuisine twist to the menu
Diners wanting Mexican favourites with creative additionsGroups looking for a lively dinner with savoury and sweet options326 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, AustraliaHecho en Mexico (Hardware Lane)
Hecho en Mexico on Hardware Lane is a Mexican restaurant with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating. It suits groups, families and solo diners looking for tacos, small plates, drinks or a quick meal, with vegan and vegetarian choices, a kids’ menu and reservations. The venue also offers beer, cocktails, happy-hour food and table service.
Stands out: Outdoor seating and a bar with cocktails and beer
Groups and family mealsDiners seeking vegan or vegetarian Mexican optionsMeals with beer, cocktails or happy-hour offerings68/70 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaCDMX Melbourne Central
CDMX Melbourne Central serves Mexican street-food-style meals in Melbourne Central, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery options. Its menu includes tacos, small plates and vegan and vegetarian options, while the Melbourne Central location is described as halal certified. Birria tacos, handmade salsas and authentic marinades are recurring parts of its offering, making it a practical choice for a quick CBD meal or casual group visit.
Stands out: Birria tacos with slow-cooked beef and consommé
Diners seeking halal Mexican food in Melbourne CentralQuick bites, takeaway or casual dine-in mealsVegan and vegetarian dinersElla Precinct, Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaTaco Bill - South Melbourne
Taco Bill - South Melbourne is a casual Mexican restaurant serving standards such as tacos and enchiladas alongside fajitas, nachos, prawns, churros, set menus and margaritas. It suits relaxed catch-ups and fun dinners, with generous portions, a broad choice of dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu also includes mocktails and seasonal specials such as birria tacos.
Stands out: Generous portions across tacos, fajitas and shareable dishes
Casual catch-ups and relaxed dinnersGroups wanting varied Mexican dishesDiners looking for margaritas or mocktails375 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, AustraliaJuana Taco Windsor
Juana Taco Windsor is a casual Mexican restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with lunch, dinner, late-night food, small plates, vegan and vegetarian options, beer and cocktails. It suits groups, solo diners and casual celebrations, pairing tacos and homemade jalapeño poppers with a bar-led atmosphere and margaritas.
Stands out: Homemade jalapeño poppers and birria tacos are recurring menu highlights
Casual Mexican meals and late-night bitesGroups, solo diners and celebrationsDiners seeking vegan or vegetarian options188 High St, Windsor VIC 3181, AustraliaTaco Bill - Russell St
Taco Bill on Russell Street serves Mexican standards including tacos and enchiladas, alongside margaritas and other drinks. The casual restaurant suits diners after generous, familiar Mexican meals, affordable drink options and a relaxed evening meal. Dishes described include prawn and scallop, fish and chicken tacos, while table hot sauces and slushie options add variety to the menu.
Stands out: The menu combines classic Mexican dishes with margaritas, slushies and table hot sauces
Diners wanting casual Mexican standards and margaritasGroups looking for generous portions and varied drink options142 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaLittle Hop
Little Hop is a Fitzroy taco restaurant serving birria tacos, guacamole and churros in a casual setting with a strong atmosphere. Its menu suits quick lunches, dinners and drinks, while a range of sauces adds choice. The restaurant also offers a Tuesday happy-hour deal described as three tacos for $20, although the price detail comes from an individual visit.
Stands out: Birria tacos and a broad selection of sauces are central to the offering
Diners after a quick taco meal and a drinkPeople looking for birria tacos with sauces and guacamole277 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, AustraliaFrankie's Tortas and Tacos
Frankie's Tortas and Tacos is a casual Mexican restaurant in Fitzroy offering dine-in and takeaway, with tacos, tortas, small plates, drinks and late-night food. It suits casual meals, quick bites and groups, with outdoor seating, a bar and options including vegan and vegetarian dishes. The menu is known for generously filled tortas and tacos, while drinks include house-made tepache and horchata.
Stands out: Generously filled tortas and tacos
Casual Mexican meals in FitzroyDiners wanting tacos, tortas or a quick biteGroups seeking food, cocktails or beer in a relaxed setting30 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, AustraliaJuana Taco
Juana Taco is a St Kilda Mexican restaurant serving tacos, quesadillas, burritos, Mexican beers and dishes such as jalapeño poppers. It suits casual meals, date nights and groups, with a decorated venue, spacious booths and courtyard seating. Birria tacos, fish, mushroom and carne asada tacos are among the dishes described, while one visit recorded a 35–40-minute wait for food.
Stands out: Birria tacos and a range of fish, mushroom and carne asada fillings
Mexican classics including tacos and quesadillasCasual group meals or warm-weather courtyard dining21 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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What these taco restaurants offer
- Birria and consomméCDMX Melbourne Central and CDMX Brunswick East are described around birria tacos served with consommé, while Little Hop also centres birria tacos.
- Halal, vegan and vegetarian choicesCDMX Melbourne Central is described as halal certified at its Melbourne Central location and offers vegan and vegetarian options. Other listed venues also include plant-based choices.
- Casual dine-in and takeawaySeveral venues support casual dine-in and takeaway, with CDMX Melbourne Central and CDMX Brunswick East also described as offering delivery.
- Broad Mexican menusTaco Bill venues and other Mexican restaurants extend beyond tacos into enchiladas, fajitas, nachos, quesadillas, tortas, small plates and desserts.
- Drinks and group diningMargaritas, mocktails, beer, cocktails, tepache and horchata appear across the selection, with options suited to catch-ups, groups and relaxed dinners.
How to choose a taco restaurant in Melbourne
- Start with the filling or style you wantChoose birria and consommé for a dipping-focused meal, or look at fish, mushroom, carne asada, prawn and chicken options where those are described.
- Check dietary fit before decidingIf halal, vegan or vegetarian food matters, prioritise venues whose supplied descriptions explicitly mention those choices or certification.
- Match the format to the occasionFor a quick meal, consider Melbourne Central or a venue described for takeaway. For a longer catch-up, look for table service, drinks, booths, courtyard seating or group-friendly dining.
- Consider the wider menuA broad menu can help groups with different preferences: Taco Bill offers dishes such as fajitas, prawns, churros and set menus, while other venues add tortas, ceviche or desserts.
- Treat time-sensitive details carefullyLittle Hop’s Tuesday taco offer is described in one account and may change. Juana Taco St Kilda also has one reported 35–40-minute wait, so confirm current details when planning.
Frequently asked questions
Which listed Melbourne taco restaurant is described as halal certified?
CDMX Melbourne Central is described as halal certified at its Melbourne Central location. Its menu also includes vegan and vegetarian options.
Where can I look for birria tacos with consommé?
CDMX Melbourne Central and CDMX Brunswick East are described as serving birria tacos with consommé. Little Hop is also highlighted for birria tacos and sauces.
Which options suit a group dinner?
Taco Bill - South Melbourne is described as fitting relaxed catch-ups and group dinners, with generous portions and a broad menu. Other group-oriented choices include CDMX Brunswick East and Hecho en Mexico venues.
Are takeaway or delivery options available?
CDMX Melbourne Central and CDMX Brunswick East are described as offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Other venues in the selection explicitly mention takeaway.