Best Tacos in Melbourne

Melbourne's most popular Mexican restaurant. Of course the tacos are excellent.

There's a compact tortilla factory on site.

Not only are these tacos good, you can get them until 3am every day of the week.

Eleven choices, from prawn to roast pumpkin.

This small, modestly decorated restaurant sits on a stretch of road best known for horrendous traffic. Yet the food is entirely legit. Go for the excellent, generously stacked tacos: with pork al pastor and charred pineapple; slow cooked beef; and deep-fried flathead with cabbage slaw and chipotle mayo. Wash it all down with a Mexican beer or a classic Margarita.

Seven types to try.

Los Hermanos is in permanent residency.

Roasted cauliflower and smoked-cashew salsa. Yes.

José has one commandment: "make fresh corn tortillas each day."

Where vegetarians and vegans have all the fun.

This lively cantina is all about home-style Mexican. Expect beef tacos exactly how they’re served in Mexico, prawn-and-chorizo tamales and a jiggly chocolate flan. Plus: eight different Margaritas and hard-to-find agave spirits.

Six meaty options and four veggie options. Everybody wins.

At this lively taqueria from the team behind Superchido, confit beef-brisket and birria tacos arrive on your table in about four minutes, warm and crisp. It’s speedy service – just like in Mexico City.

Hit this neon-lit Mexican bar for tacos and burritos loaded with pork belly, spiced chicken or mixed veggies. Devour your tacos in the cactus-lined courtyard or spacious dining hall, or climb to the rooftop for easy-drinking Margaritas and cold Mexican beers.