Sydney, get ready to feast your way through the Day of the Dead with these fiesta-worthy Mexican restaurants!
On Sunday, 02 November, is the traditional Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. Also known as Dia De Los Muertos, despite its name, this annual festivity is best described as a joyful family occasion where those who are deceased are celebrated.
And, to help you celebrate the best way we know how, we’ve curated a guide to the top Mexican restaurants in Sydney for Day of the Dead 2025. Think limited-edition food offerings, mariachi bands and, of course, margarita specials to wash the day down. From CBD hotspots to neighbourhood gems, explore the best Mexican spots Sydney locals love for good reason. Salud!
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Read moreLocated in Circular Quay and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Bar Patron has always ticked the boxes when it comes to good Mexican hospitality. And, this Day of the Dead, they certainly do not disappoint. Part of the Hunter St. Hospitality group, here at Bar Patron, you can expect authentic Mexican cuisine such as Al Pastor Tacos, Lamb Barbacoa, Tostadas and Ceviche, to name a few. As for cocktails, you can expect plenty of Patron-infused picks to keep your palate busy. If their 1712 Margarita served tableside doesn’t pique your interest, there are also lots of international beers, ciders and wines to choose from too.
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Read moreIf you’re wanting your Day of the Dead celebrations to be an authentic, colourful and lively fiesta experience, one of Sydney’s best Mexican restaurants, Chula, will certainly do the job. The day will be adorned with live music, plenty of door prizes to win, a tequila trolley serving drinks tableside and, to keep your appetite appeased, a $99 bottomless drinks and set menu package featuring all of your favourites.* Plus, with a convenient location on Bayswater Road in Potts Point, you have no excuses not to attend!
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Read moreWith four locations across Sydney – Entertainment Quarter, Miranda, Manly Wharf and The Rocks – this year, El Camino Cantina is back bigger than before with their Day of the Dead Fiesta! From Friday 31 October to Sunday 02 November 2025, El Camino Cantina will be combining Halloween with Día de Muertos for a spooky and spicy extravaganza. With DIY tacos, limited-edition bites and drinks on theme, your taste buds will be in for an absolute scare!*
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It's perfect for mezcal-fuelled mischief and tacos after dark.You need to try the cochinita pibil, slow-cooked, spicy and unforgettable.Look out for the moody underground bar that turns dinner into a party.Read moreSydneysiders, if you’re wanting a feast and a fiesta this Day of the Dead, shimmy your way on over to the back of York Street for one of the best Mexican restaurants in Sydney: Esteban. This year, on Sunday 02 November between 5-9pm, Esteban will be picking, strumming and plucking the night away with their live mariachi duo in both the restaurant and laneway. Come on an empty stomach as there will be an extended Laneway Happy Hour with $9 tacos and $10 black bean dip between 4-6pm. Plus, you can wash it all down with their $12 cocktails until 7pm, score!*
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Read moreSwept away in Neutral Bay is a Mexican eatery led by Applejack Hospitality group, famed for their tantalising tacos and memorable margaritas. Welcome to SoCal! This Day of the Dead, try their Bottomless Fiesta which includes guacamole with corn chips, Sweetcorn & Cheddar Fritters, Popcorn Chicken, a DIY Taco Platter, Cabbage and Jalapeno Slaw as well as Shoestring Fries. Priced at just $99 per person, the menu includes a welcome mimosa as well as unlimited house wine and select beer for two hours for Friday dinners, and for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Better yet, you can upgrade to bottomless margaritas for just $15 per person. We’ll cheers to that!
Why Day of the Dead is worth celebrating in Sydney
You don’t have to travel to Mexico to experience the colour, culture and flavour of Día de los Muertos. Sydney’s best Mexican restaurants bring this vibrant tradition to life with their own unique flair.
Expect venues decked out with candles, skulls and marigold flowers, plus live music, limited-edition food and drinks, and plenty of good vibes. It’s a time to gather with friends, share a feast and raise a glass to those who came before us — all while enjoying some of the best Mexican food Sydney has to offer.
Celebrate Day of the Dead, Mexican-style
On the Day of the Dead, these restaurants bring that spirit to Sydney, making them perfect for celebrations or simply enjoying the best Mexican Sydney has to offer.
Keen to kick the celebration with a boozy brunch? Check out the best long lunches in Sydney for more ways to relax over a delicious meal and a couple of drinks earlier in the day. Or, discover the best pub dining in Sydney if you fancy swapping margaritas for craft beers and hearty plates on Dia De Los Muertos.
From authentic Mexican restaurants in the Sydney CBD to casual street-food-inspired fiestas, the city's dining scene is bursting with flavour. Browse our full Sydney restaurant directory and start planning your Day of the Dead celebrations or your next unforgettable meal today.
*Please note that restaurant promos are subject to change.