Restaurant
La Tortilleria
72 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
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72 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
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La Tortilleria serves proper Mexican street food anchored by pure maize tortillas pressed in-house on Stubbs Street. Kensington regulars drop in for birria tacos dripping with savoury juices, prawn chilaquiles, and warm totopos with refried frijoles. Wash it down with a cold mezcal-and-Jamaica cocktail or a mandarin soda under the courtyard heaters, then grab a fresh stack of tortillas and a jar of house chamoy from the pantry shelf on the way out.
- House-Pressed Maize Tortillas: Tortillas, totopos, and chips are pressed fresh using pure maize flour rather than wheat blends, keeping the menu naturally coeliac-safe.
- Retail Pantry Goods: Diners can purchase the venue's house-made tortillas, specialty salsas, and chamoy straight from the counter for home cooking.
- Taco Tuesday & Street Plates: Features discounted taco specials on Tuesdays alongside shareable tasting platters, prawn ceviche, and seasonal specials.
What's On at La Tortilleria
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Melbourne Chooses La Tortilleria
Handmade maize tortillas, authentic street flavours, and retail pantry goods crafted without compromise in Kensington.
House-Pressed Pure Maize Tortillas
Tortillas, chips, and totopos are pressed fresh in-house using pure maize flour without wheat fillers or commercial shortcuts.
For a start, the tortillas are made of maize flour! No mix of maize and wheat or entirely wheat like about 90% of the big chain Aus Mexican restaurants
Lindsay McIntyre Coeliac-Safe and Allergy-Friendly Menus
The menu is naturally structured to be safe for coeliacs, alongside dedicated vegan options like plant-based cheese that preserve authentic flavours.
Safe for Coeliacs and they cater to many other dietary needs. I've been many times and will continue to come back.
Ruby Findlay Heartfelt Comfort of Homestyle Mexican Cooking
The unpretentious, home-cooked warmth and genuine regional seasoning transport guests directly to central Mexico.
Felt like a loving grandma prepared the food in her home. Felt like the best Mexican food I've had in Melbourne.
Isura Authentic Relief for Well-Traveled Palates
Diners seeking legitimate flavours after visiting or living in Mexico experience instant nostalgia and relief from westernised imitations.
Up until today, nowhere has even come close but La Tortilla transported me back to Mexico for lunch.
Jono Mifsud Integrated On-Site Grocer and Tortilla Counter
Guests can pick up freshly made retail tortillas, signature salsas, and chamoy directly from the on-site grocer counter to enjoy at home.
another perk is you can also buy their amazing tortillas and salsas, I have tried their chamoy and is a 10/10
Ady Meneses Specialty Cocktails and Street-Food Pairings
Tacos and street-style share plates pair naturally with crafted margaritas, mezcal-Jamaica infusions, and fresh fruit sodas.
Brilliant for vegetarians and the cocktails were some of the best I've ever had. The watermelon margarita and Paloma were particularly divine.
Clementine West
Most popular items
Freshly prepared authentic Mexican street food made with house-crafted maize
Birria Tacos
Hands down best birria tacos I’ve ever tried. Not oily at all, feels clean, strong and bold flavours with a squeeze of lemon just compliments each other so well.
Raven Moiras Prawn Ceviche
The prawn ceviche is absolutely to die for — I order it every single time the weather’s good and I feel like eating here
Cfy K Prawn Chilaquiles
The tacos were great, but the prawn chilaquiles were a real highlight — perfectly balanced with bold flavours and great texture.
Prasad Dalvi Tacos Al Pastor
Top picks: Tacos al pastor, handmade tortillas, churros.
The Nik Take
Other favorites
Handcrafted cocktails and authentic Mexican sweet finishes
Watermelon Margarita
The watermelon margarita and Paloma were particularly divine.
Clementine West Spiked Cafe Horchata
Had the special shrimp tacos, carne asada tacos, carnitas taco, and birria tacos with Spiked cafe horchata.
Raven Moiras Flan
Just when we thought we had the best, the Flan arrived…with a candle on top! This sent us to heaven, a must try!
Anita Likousis Churros
Top picks: Tacos al pastor, handmade tortillas, churros.
The Nik Take
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches, retail provisions, and careful accommodations that elevate dining at La Tortilleria.
Celebration Touches on Dessert
Celebrating a special occasion with dessert can feature a thoughtful touch like flan delivered with a candle on top.
Take-Home Tortilleria & Grocer Pantry
Patrons can purchase the venue's house-made maize tortillas, signature salsas, and chamoy directly from the in-house store to cook at home.
Dedicated Coeliac & Vegan Accommodations
The menu safely caters to coeliacs with maize-based fare alongside dedicated allergy options, including dishes prepared with vegan cheese.
Heated Outdoor Winter Seating
Cold Melbourne winter dining is accommodated with outdoor heated seating that maintains a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
Before you head over
Helpful pointers on parking, value specials, and dietary accommodations for your visit
Capitalise on Taco Tuesday Deals
Visit on Tuesdays to take advantage of special taco deals, ideal for sampling multiple varieties without overspending, and consider grabbing takeaway if you over-order.
Park for Free Around the Corner
Finding street parking is straightforward with convenient free parking options located just around the corner from the Kensington venue.
Navigate Gluten-Free and Vegan Needs
The venue caters extensively to coeliacs and allergies with 100% maize-based tortillas and dedicated vegan choices including vegan cheese.
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