22 Apr

Mexican food has been popular in Melbourne for quite a while now, though typical Tex-Mex cuisine is the form that's more prevalent here, particularly at fast food outlets. El Sabor translates to 'The Flavour' and sits at the calmer end of Victoria Street where Libertine used to be. El Sabor still offers tacos and burritos, but authentic Mexican fare is what they take real pride in. The upstairs function room is quite popular, especially in cooler weather, when people can remain toasty by the open fireplaces. They've retained the...

21:43 / El Sabor / Food / Latin American / Mexican / North Melbourne / Restaurants
18 Apr

It was my first time venturing into Maling Rd, even though I've driven past on Canterbury Rd so many times. I was surprised to find such a quaint shopping village inside! Bambaleros is a Mexican/Spanish cafe that offers brunch with a twist and also have their own coffee roaster. I chose the Flamenco Eggs - Spanish baked eggs, packed with a mild Chorizo, roast capsicum, tomato and topped with spiced breadcrumbs served with garlic infused sour dough. The menu description didn't mention its cheese topping, and I was surprised...

14:43 / Bambaleros / Cafe / Canterbury / Food / Latin American / Mexican / Spanish
27 Feb

Translating to 'The People's House', Popol Nah brings us Latin American food in a casual atmosphere. The menu is divided into chicos (small plates), carnes (larger meat plates), and intermedios (in between). It's designed for sharing, though you could order dishes for yourself if so desired - most people on our table did. [caption id="attachment_7352" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Bolinhos de Bacalhau - Fried Cod and Potato Croquettes, Aioli $10[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7353" align="aligncenter" width="529"] Chicharron - Slow Roasted Pork Belly, Lime, Salsa Verde $8[/caption] I was keen to try a couple of different...

21:09 / Carlton / Food / Latin American / Popol Nah / Restaurants
27 Nov

Situated in the basement of historic Harley House on the corner of Collins & Exhibition Streets, La Chinesca is a bar, eatery and art space. Though La Chinesca is a bar, co-owners Vincent Fantauzzo and Robert Hargraves also wanted a strong emphasis on food. Chef Daniel Salcedo has moved on from a Chinese and Mexican menu to a Peruvian one, inspired by recent trip to Peru for the Mistura food festival. Being a Peruvian native, Salcedo has been yearning to bring his native cuisine to Melbourne after previously...

22:14 / Bar/Pub / Food / La Chinesca / Latin American / Melbourne CBD / Peruvian / Restaurants
09 Sep

Aiming to provide fresh and tasty Mexican food (and of course, tequila), Maya Tequila Bar & Grill has a menu mainly designed to share. It has a kitchen out the front of the restaurant, the bar at the back and plenty of tables around and in-between, allowing it to cater for functions. To try a variety of things, I ordered a Paloma, the Pollo Frito and a Pollo Mole Burrito. And yes. I did eat this all myself. The Paloma was recommended by the bartender and it was wonderfully...

20:13 / Drinks / Food / Latin American / Maya Tequila Bar & Grill / Mexican / Restaurants / South Yarra
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