Grab a cerveza, tear open a bag of corn chips and kick back as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Saturday, September 16.
The Mexican War of Independence with Spain began on this date in 1810 and lasted 11 years before the armed conflict resulted in Mexico severing ties with the Motherland.
These days Mexican cuisine is some of the most popular in the world – from tacos to nachos and fajitas we all have our faves…don your sombrero as we say hola to five restaurants sure to put the arriba into dinner!
Inspired by the dramatic sunsets of Cabo San Lucas, La Costa Cantina on Pacific Street in Crescent Head pays homage to the travels of wandering souls. Bringing Mexican vibes to the Mid-north Coast of NSW, sandy feet are welcome at this cantina where chilling out with tacos and tequila is the name of the game.
Barramundi ceviche with lime and coriander is the ideal starting point before devouring taco de carne asada – grilled marinated rump steak, salsa verde, spice pineapple and coriander, washed down with a mango chilli Margarita.
Head to Sydney’s first Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant, Vecino on Glebe Point Road for a dining experience to remember on Saturday. With a name meaning ‘neighbours’ in Spanish, this Glebe restaurant oozes a funky vibe of glowing neon signage, exposed brick and graffiti-style artwork, ideal for after-work drinks with friends and memorable meals.
Passionate about good food, good music and good vibes, Vecino is the place to find unique tacos, gourmet Korean fried chicken and quirky cocktails; settle in to salivate over chimichurri chicken tacos, with cabbage, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Hola Amigos! Time to head to Mochachos on Eyre Street in Kingston to appease Mexican and oversized burger cravings. This Canberra diner oozes quirky charm from wall murals to bright red and blue chairs; there is fun and fine fare in the air as discerning foodies settle in with a cold drink to check out a menu featuring perfectly spiced flame-grilled chicken.
Don’t go past pollo pueblo – flame-grilled Mexican chicken with sides of Mexican rice and chips – or wrap your mouth around a beef burrito with sautéed onion, green capsicum, cheddar cheese and guacamole, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Come for a taco, stay for the vibe at Superchido on Charles Street in Seddon. Say arriba to artisanal and authentic Mexican food and drinks as you sit back in relax in fun and funky surroundings at this Melbourne taqueria, where a vibrant mural of a coyote decorates one wall and potted cacti sit on shelves.
Grab an ice-cold cerveza to go with dishes crafted with care and love, such as tostadas topped with lime-cured snapper, pico de gallo, chile toreado mayo, avocado and sesame, or beef and pork meatballs in Morita-tomato sauce, served with rice.
Eat, drink and love tacos at Melbourne’s Mexican wonderland, Si Senor Art Taqueria on Carlisle Street in Balaclava. As soon as you enter, it is like stepping back into your Mexican holiday with each section projecting a unique feel with large custom artwork on the wall, while a covered backyard is ideal for lazy afternoons with a Margarita.
This fun and funky taqueria covers all cravings from tacos to chunky guacamole, burritos oozing cheese and mesmerising cocktails; say arriba to grilled prawn tacos, lettuce and chipotle aioli, or smoked lamb shoulder and avo salsa.
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