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La Onda Latin Mex

171 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana VIC 3936, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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171 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana VIC 3936, Australia

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+61 3 5904 7632
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Onda Latin Mex

Dromana’s pocket of Latin hospitality delivers market-fresh Mexican fare and sharp mezcal cocktails with kitchen-table warmth. Runs on personal pride—expect owners who check in like family and gladly adapt dishes on the fly. Diners point to generous fish tacos, charred elote, and fresh-pressed tortillas paired with tart Tommy's Margaritas. Kitchen surprises appear unbidden, from complimentary jalapeño poppers to off-menu horchata and customized cocktail jugs.

  • Kitchen-Table Hospitality: Owners warmly greet tables, send out unprompted kitchen bites like jalapeño poppers, and readily tailor off-menu plates.
  • Agave-Driven Bar: The bar pours balanced Tommy's Margaritas, smoky mezcal cocktails, and shareable jugs alongside homemade hot sauces.
  • Market-Fresh Latin Staples: Crowd favorites include generously stuffed fish tacos, charred elote, burritos, and tender ribs.
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Why Dine at La Onda Latin Mex

Experience soulful Mexican cooking, dedicated agave cocktails, and deeply personal family hospitality in Dromana.

  • Vibrant Latin Mexican Flavours

    Diners consistently highlight handcrafted, authentic dishes brimming with fresh ingredients and market flavours prepared right in front of them.

    The freshest and bestest Mexican food ever!

    Mary Papas

  • Handcrafted Agave Cocktails

    The bar program features finely balanced Tommy's and smoky mezcal cocktails that stand out across the Mornington Peninsula.

    Lenny makes a cracking mezcal tommys.

    Clare McArthur

  • Family-Style Warmth

    Guests are welcomed like intimate friends rather than commercial patrons, creating a deeply personal dining atmosphere.

    Felt like we were part of the family since it's such a cosy place.

    Matt Spiess

  • Heartfelt Culinary Care

    Every plate conveys genuine passion, turning each meal into a memorable culinary encounter with chef-owners who love their craft.

    You can taste the passion in every dish.

    Allegra Pizzirusso

  • Thoughtful Off-Menu Flexibility

    The kitchen routinely prepares custom orders, off-menu drinks, and special dishes to ensure every diner feels accommodated.

    their chef Charlie went out of his way to make us a dish we were after that was no longer on the menu

    m v

  • Welcoming Walk-In Hospitality

    Staff actively adjust seating and welcome last-minute arrivals with prompt, gracious service even on packed evenings.

    We tried to walk in without a booking and the staff was nice enough to squeeze us in for an hour.

    Mikkah Shey P

Customer favorites and signature authentic Latin Mexican dishes

  • Fish Tacos

    The fish tacos and mescal margaritas were the highlight.

    Joel STEEL

  • Nachos

    The nachos were too good with separate dips.

    Andy Michelis

  • Beef Burrito

    Our favourite food here has to be the beef burrito, fish tacos and the ribs!

    Georgia Lagore

  • Charlie's Elote

    Charlie's elote is the best this side of the Mexican border & Lenny makes a cracking mezcal tommys.

    Clare McArthur

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that make dining at La Onda feel personal and welcoming.

  • Surprise Kitchen Nibbles

    Chef Charlie and the team regularly bring out complimentary snacks like jalapeño poppers or kitchen nibbles while guests wait.

  • Off-Menu Cooking on Request

    When guests request items no longer listed or not featured on the menu, such as custom tacos, off-menu dishes, or fresh horchata, the kitchen prepares them to order.

  • Custom Cocktail Creations

    When a preferred wine is unavailable or guests want a custom drink, staff craft custom bespoke cocktails on the fly.

  • Tailored Onion-Free Cooking

    The kitchen takes extra care to rework recipes for guests with dietary limits, such as completely removing onion across dishes.

Before you head over

Helpful tips on walk-ins, off-menu requests, and signature agave drinks

  • Book Ahead or Walk in Early

    Tables fill up quickly with large reservations, so reserving in advance is best; however, staff will actively try to squeeze walk-ins in for a limited dining window if you drop by unannounced.

  • Ask for Custom Accommodations

    The kitchen gladly tailors dishes to specific needs—from onion-free dining to custom kids' tacos or making off-menu specialties and drinks upon request.

  • Explore the Agave Cocktails

    Complement fresh tacos and nachos with house agave specialties, notably the mezcal Tommy's, spicy passionfruit margaritas, or cocktail jugs for groups.

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