Mad Mex, Prahran

It might be a franchise, but there’s no weak link in this Mex chain.

3.5 / 5 yums! 
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Where? 29/131 Chapel Street, Prahran, VIC

Fonda Mexican, Richmond

As fit as Jane.

Mamasita, Melbourne

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one YEAAAHHHHHH! ….. BOOOOOO… members stand sucks. That’s the sound of the Mexican wave that took over the smart space that was the Recorded Music Salon top end of Collins Street. Despite the no bookings policy, people have been lining up since its conception for a taste of the awesome Old El Paso it so isn’t.



Ceviche – prawns, scallops, green apple, cherry tomatoes, zesty lime and coriander hit the mouth like a crisp Corona.



Tostaditas de Carnitas – mini tortillas topped with slow braised pork shoulder with encuridos and jalpenos: bonus slithers of crackling where four discs is just not enough.



Taco de Res y Chorizo – braised beef & chorizo with coriander & orion.



Quesadillas de Pollo – chargrilled chicken with ‘pico de gallo’, coriander & queso fresco.


4 / 5 yums!
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Where? 1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
What? Small dishes $10-16, Large dishes $18-28

Salsa’s Mexican Grill, Southland

Give the Maccas and KFC a break and treat your missus to something ethnic with some fast Mexican, Salsa’s style. Don’t think Taco Bill or Old El Paso, but it doesn’t go too far to true true Mex either (Would you like crinkle cut fries with that?). They got these folded corn things (quesadillas) along with wraps (burritos) and nachos in various peppery spiced stews and fried meats that they can adjust the heat to your liking making them all pretty sweet for a quick feed.

3 / 5 yums!
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Where? Shop 302, Westfield Southland, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, VIC
What? Around $10