Sydney’s Mexican culinary scene is booming, from sizzling street-style tacos to traditional Mexican food honouring the native cultures and traditions to create extraordinary creations. These establishments feature must-try flavours and atmospheres that make them stand out in Sydney's diverse dining landscape.
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Read moreTQM (previously known as Tequila Mockingbird) can be found in a restored terrace house at Five Ways in Sydney's inner suburb of Paddington. Step into the freshly decorated cosy space with its cosy bar, open kitchen and an enticing list of tequila cocktails. The theme is sophisticated Latin American cuisine with the menu featuring the likes of ceviche taco, red chimichurri and for those wanting to sample a bit of everything then the tasting menu is ideal. TQM has three private areas for dining or entertaining cocktail style. The ground floor sits up to 30 people which has banquet style seating flowing out to a boutique covered courtyard.
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Read moreTucked away in a hidden Sydney laneway is the trendy and cosy Esteban. Inspired by Mexican and South American flavours, this isn't your everyday tacos and cocktails. Crafted by a creative team who have lived and travelled throughout South America, this is where you will find original dishes that hail from their homeland. The moody dark timbers and warm lighting create an opulent space that's perfect for celebrating with someone special or sharing with a close group for a good time.
Lunch Wednesday-Saturday from 12pm and dinner daily from 5pm
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3. Tequila Daisy
Shop 11, 33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, Sydney CBDClosed.
Taste a bit of vibrant Mexico in Sydney's bustling Barangaroo at Tequila Daisy. This diner and bar is anything but a wallflower, offering diners a food and drinks menu that takes its inspiration from traditional Mexican style cuisine made with some of Australia's favourite produce. Start with the tacos made with wagyu beef brisket; before sampling the ocean trout ceviche or for something unique, try the bbq achiote with sides. The drinks menu is equally as creative and offers variations of the classics like the margarita, but it's hard to go past the OG and namesake 'The Daisy'
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Read moreChula brings colour and life to Potts Point as well as exceptional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant's terracotta tones, faded photographs of Mexican scene, vintage cupboards, agave plants and religious motifs all add to the atmosphere. Run by Peter Lew and Nicole Galloway (Fei Jai, Barrio Cellar, and the late Barrio Chino), who have fallen for the bright, bold, bright cuisine and culture of Mexico. Enjoy your meal inside and outside seating under the black wicker lampshades overhead.
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The suntanned Northern Beaches crowd loved Mexicano so much that they’ve opened up in Neutral Bay too. This lower North Shore offering not only does less damage on the fuel tank but it’s just as good, too.Read more -
Décor wise, Chica Bonita is as Mexican as Sydney gets. Even the toilets are plastered in cut-outs from Mexican newspapers. Mates Luke and Sean have got the drinking/eating balance down pat with killer margaritas, local Mexican beers and authentic street food.Read more -
With the prominence of cheese and sour cream, some of the dishes are slightly more Tex Mex than others but order well and you’ll be a happy customer. Go for the cactus ensalada with queso or, if you’re hungry, tuck into a pulled pork burrito. If you’re a hot sauce fiend, look out for the one labelled “sudden death”, it lives up to its moniker.Read more -
Read moreEl Primo Sanchez is a fun Mexican bar and diner in Paddington's Oxford Street, a few kms from Sydney's CBD. The successful Maybe Group (Maybe Sammy is one of the worlds top 50 bars 2019-2022) is behind El Primo Sanchez. The interior is quirky, and so is the menu which includes creative bar snacks, Mexican tap beer and even more creative cocktails. With a generous dash of Tequila, of course
Wednesday – Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
Friday – Saturday: 4:30pm – 1am
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As its name implies, this Neutral Bay hotspot is less Mexican cantina, more Manhattan Beach but the menu is worth a mention. Pulled pork quesadillas, baja fish tacos and lamb empanadas are the perfect beer snacks while snapper ceviche and jalapeno cornbread deliver on the plate.Read more -
Read moreDon Pedros has locations in Bondi, Woollahra and Byron Bay and offers a selection of tacos and plates to share.
Enjoy Bottomless Margaritas, quesadillas and tacos every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Open Tuesday to Sunday.
