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La Cabra Mexican | St Kilda

68 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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Find La Cabra Mexican | St Kilda

68 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 8530 5329
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Cabra Mexican | St Kilda

Steps from the Palais Theatre, this Acland Street cantina turns out rapid-fire Mexican plates and cold margaritas with zero pre-show stress. Patrons head in for beef birria tacos and spiced cauliflower before the opening curtain, pairing plates with an interactive flight of house hot sauces calibrated from mild tang to serious heat. Weekend crowds linger over multi-course bottomless lunches laden with char-grilled corn, crisp wings, and fresh churros.

  • Curtain-Ready Dining: Paced specifically for theatregoers heading to the Palais, delivering tacos and margaritas in minutes.
  • Hot Sauce Flights: Tables receive an array of chilli sauces spanning mild to fiery heat levels.
  • Bottomless Lunch: Weekend sittings feature multi-course spreads of char-grilled corn, wings, tacos, and churros alongside cocktails.
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Why Choose La Cabra Modern Mexican

Why diners choose La Cabra for Palais Theatre shows, group gatherings, and vibrant casual nights.

  • Swift Pre-Show Dining by Palais Theatre

    Situated within walking distance of the Palais Theatre, the restaurant provides lightning-fast dining that reliably fits before or after scheduled curtains.

    Been here a couple of times now before shows at the Palais. I worry that we won't have time to eat a decent meal, but damn, the service is lightning fast!

    Jaime Young

  • Convenient Curtains-Up and Late Bites

    Guests can grab dinner and cocktails prior to concerts or pop in right after performances without scheduling stress.

    Went twice in one night. Once before a show & once after. Food was good.

    Tamara Slabon

  • Interactive Chilli Sauce Flights

    Diners receive an interactive flight of varied chilli sauces to sample heat profiles alongside tacos and burritos.

    P.S. the array of chilli sauces provided some light entertainment,through the game of how hot!

    Ethan Wright

  • Punchy Cocktails and Date Night Atmosphere

    Signature frozen margaritas and punchy share plates create an inviting atmosphere for casual date nights and evenings in St Kilda.

    Best frozen margs ever and beautifully presented! Wings aswell were absolutely delicious, devoured in seconds!

    Molly Colwell

  • Effortless Large Group and Function Catering

    Organised group celebrations benefit from dedicated coordination and seamless accommodations for multiple dietary preferences.

    I had a function for 16 people. La Cabra St Kilda were AMAZING. Jordan (Manager) was so responsive & attentive. 1 had a suite of dietary requirements & he made it SO easy.

    Katherine Norman

  • Structured Bottomless Lunch Feasts

    Group gatherings and weekend outings are anchored by a generous bottomless package pairing multi-course plates with specialty cocktails.

    We came for their bottomless lunch deal for $75 per person. They had a great variety of drink options - I loved the mojito and the margarita. The food was delicious too and great service.

    Bianca Wacker

Signature dishes and drinks favored for quick pre-show dining and casual dates

  • Beef birria tacos

    I got the birria tacos they were delicious and the classic margarita was perfect!

    Jade Couch

  • Classic margarita

    Traditional margaritas on point.

    Tamara Slabon

  • Nachos

    followed by a shared nachos with added chicken.

    Spin King

  • Buffalo chicken wings

    Wings aswell were absolutely delicious, devoured in seconds!

    Molly Colwell

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and sweets to complete your table

  • Churros

    Highly recommend the churros!

    Abbey Bamford

  • Char-grilled corn

    The char-grilled corn is a must-try

    Silu Chen

  • Spiced cauliflower

    The Spiced Cauliflower was amazing followed by a shared nachos with added chicken.

    Spin King

  • Stuffed jalapeños

    The stuffed jalapeños fit my daily calories and tasted great, not like diet food.

    Lina Meier

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and distinct service touches experienced at La Cabra St Kilda.

  • Hot Sauce Sampling Flight

    Staff provide a flight of assorted chilli hot sauces with varying heat levels for diners to sample at the table.

  • Live Mariachi Serenade

    A serenading mariachi musician dressed in traditional outfit and sombrero performs for guests during dinner.

  • Dedicated Dietary Management for Functions

    Management actively accommodates multi-person group bookings and seamlessly navigates complex dietary requirements.

  • Paced Pre-Show Dining

    Staff deliver unusually swift dish and drink turnaround to accommodate guests heading to nearby Palais Theatre shows.

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, sauce flights, and group dining at La Cabra St Kilda.

  • Pre-Theatre Dining Timing

    If you are attending a concert or performance at the Palais Theatre, the kitchen and floor staff deliver rapid turnaround so you can complete dinner without cutting it close to curtain time.

  • Sample the Hot Sauce Flight

    Ask staff to sample their complimentary flight of varied chilli sauces to test different heat profiles across your tacos and burritos.

  • Planning Group Celebrations

    When organizing birthdays or group functions, reach out in advance to coordinate varied dietary requirements seamlessly across multi-course set options.

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