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El Columpio St Kilda

20 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find El Columpio St Kilda

20 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Columpio St Kilda

Sunset over the water right off Jacka Boulevard, mezcal in hand, and tacos that eat like they came off a Mexico City street cart. Crowd consensus points straight to the suadero—slow-braised beef—and the Mar y Tierra piled on handmade blue corn tortillas with chiltepin heat. Breezy open-air seating, a warm Spanish-speaking crew, and seafood towers landing on tables as the bay light fades.

  • Mexico City-Style Tacos: Tender braised suadero and surf-and-turf Mar y Tierra served over scratch blue corn tortillas.
  • Bayside Sunset Dining: Open-air dining directly opposite St Kilda beach, built for golden-hour mezcal and margaritas.
  • Coastal Plates & Mezcal: Heaped tostadas, signature seafood towers, and artisanal agave pours steps from the sand.
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Why Dine at El Columpio St Kilda

From Mexico City-style suadero tacos on blue corn tortillas to seaside sunset margaritas, reserve your table right by the water.

  • Street-Cart Style Suadero Tacos

    Slow-braised suadero tacos prepared with authentic street-cart richness and traditional seasoning.

    served like it would be if you were on a street cart in Mexico City

    Christian Barba

  • House Blue Corn Mar y Tierra

    Signature surf-and-turf combinations crafted on handmade blue corn tortillas and finished with spicy chiltepin salsa.

    that blue corn tortilla and chiltepin sauce hit different.

    Max Gh

  • Beachside Open-Air Dining

    Breezy Jacka Boulevard open-air dining overlooking St Kilda beach and waterfront golden hour views.

    The open eating area makes a good view pairing with the food.

    Brendan Lee

  • Sunset Sips by the Water

    The ideal coastal wind-down pairing refreshing margaritas and Mexican dishes with St Kilda sunsets.

    Enjoyed a nice spicy marg on New Year’s Day watching the st Kilda sunset with my doggo

    Revi Khaira

  • Vibrant Latino Hospitality

    An inviting and lively Latin atmosphere that delivers genuine warmth to every diner.

    genuine Latino warmth and vibrant Mexican vibe that instantly makes you feel at home

    Carolina Roa

  • Engaging Spanish-Speaking Floor Team

    An enthusiastic, bilingual team offering attentive service and genuine Mexican hospitality.

    the staff is really charming and they all speak Spanish

    Zack

From slow-cooked suadero to signature blue corn creations, book your table beachside to savor these guest favorites.

  • Taco Mar y Tierra

    The taco Mar y Tierra was super tasty, that blue corn tortilla and chiltepin sauce hit different.

    Max Gh

  • Suadero Taco

    The suadero taco was incredible! Super juicy, tender meat with that authentic Mexico City flavor.

    Hugo

  • Burrito

    We also enjoyed the burritos, I couldn’t resist how amazing they were, so I had to order them again 🤭.

    Gabriela Lugo

  • Calamari Tacos

    The calamari tacos were a chef’s kiss, the type of bite that makes you stop mid-conversation!

    inna garcia

Other favorites

From agave pours to hearty burritos and crisp daily specials, round out your beachside spread—book your table by the water now.

  • Mezcal

    We tried the mezcal, which was fantastic.

    Gabriela Lugo

  • Spicy Marg

    Enjoyed a nice spicy marg on New Year’s Day watching the st Kilda sunset with my doggo

    Revi Khaira

  • Tostada of the Day

    I tried the tostada of the day, it is delicious and very pretty

    Jack Surley

  • Suadero Burrito

    I highly recommend the suadero burrito, it's really good.

    Brendan Lee

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the must-order dishes?

The signature Suadero (tender Mexico City-style beef) and the Mar y Tierra (beef and seafood on handmade blue corn tortillas) are widely celebrated standouts. Calamari and prawn tacos, as well as the Tostada Reina and burritos, are also popular recommendations.

What is the seating and atmosphere like?

Seating is outdoors facing St Kilda beach and is quite limited. While it provides scenic ocean and sunset views, space can fill quickly during peak hours and sunny summer evenings.

Can I get food to go or delivered?

Yes, you can order takeout directly or get delivery through delivery apps like Uber Eats.

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