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Chilangos Mexican Cantina

855 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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855 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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+61 3 9112 9450
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chilangos Mexican Cantina

Chilangos delivers fast, generously packed Mexican plates right into the heart of Docklands. The room runs on high-spirited energy—think swinging chairs and sombreros—paired with quick-service takeout containers whether dining in or carrying out. Docklands regulars queue out the door for lunch staples like barbacoa burrito bowls with spicy hot sauce and fried fish, or unwind later over jalapeno margaritas and fully loaded nachos.

  • Hearty burrito bowls: Burrito bowls layered with fried fish or slow-cooked barbacoa beef and spicy salsa.
  • Playful cantina room: Bright, playful dining room featuring novelty sombreros and hanging swing chairs.
  • After-work drinks & bites: Jalapeno margaritas, sangria, and Mexican beers paired with loaded chicken nachos.
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Why Dine at Chilangos Mexican Cantina

Discover why Docklands locals and office crowds choose Chilangos for fast lunches, post-work drinks, and vibrant cantina dining.

  • Speedy, Generous Workday Meals

    Chilangos provides fast, substantial portions like burritos and loaded nachos, making it easy to grab a quick, filling bite during busy workdays.

    Nice food and ambience for a work day lunch/ catch up. Ordered nachos and it was very yummy and loaded with ingredients

    Wendy Di Forster

  • Portions and Real Value for Money

    Meals are prepared and served fast in convenient takeaway containers, catering to patrons who need a swift bite on-site or to take back to the desk.

    Delicious with good portion size and an absolute value for money!!

    RB Explorer

  • Vibrant and Uplifting Atmosphere

    The colorful cantina decor and cheerful hospitality provide an uplifting, lively setting where guests can decompress.

    the vibe of the place is so lively and vibrant, we had a wonderful Mexican experience.

    Kavneet Anand

  • Completely Satisfied and Full

    Generous serving sizes and satisfying recipes leave diners feeling thoroughly full and happy after every meal.

    Food size very generous for price. Left so full and happy. Will be back!

    Emma Isabella

  • Evening Drinks and Cantina Sips

    A relaxed, spirited backdrop featuring margaritas, sangria, and Mexican beers makes Chilangos a prime destination to unwind after hours.

    Great ambience, friendly staff, great food and drinks. Quick snack - jalapeño margarita, tacos.

    Sandeep Karun

  • Super Chill Cantina Vibes

    Laid-back background music and casual cantina touches like sombreros and swings encourage patrons to linger and chill.

    Amazing food. Super chill vibes I swear it's in the chill angos.

    sam kim

Customer favorites and popular Mexican cantina staples

  • Burrito bowl with fried fish

    had the burrito bowl with fried fish. It was a soulfully delicious meal

    Sri Kanathigoda

  • Fully loaded chicken nachos

    Ordered the fully loaded chicken nachos and it was delicious.

    Hirak

  • Barbacoa in a burrito bowl

    The pulled pork burrito I tried was decent

    Scott Thornton

  • Veg burrito bowl

    Had yummy healthy veg burrito bowl.

    Paramjit Kumari

Frequently Asked Questions

How is food served if you choose to dine in?

Dine-in meals are prepared in a fast-casual format and served in disposable paper boxes and takeaway containers with throwaway cutlery, rather than on ceramic tableware.

Are there long waits during lunch?

Yes, queues for counter takeaway can stretch out the door during peak weekday lunch hours, though dining room seating tends to free up later in the afternoon.

Do they offer alcoholic drinks?

Yes, the cantina serves classic and jalapeño margaritas, sangria, and Mexican beers like Pacifico and Corona alongside soft drinks such as Jarritos.

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