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Mexico City Cantina

595 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Find Mexico City Cantina

595 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

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+61 488 882 275
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mexico City Cantina

Generous plates and vibrant murals make this Surrey Hills cantina an effortless crowd-pleaser. Locals drop in for family dinners and easy date nights, splitting loaded nachos, sizzling fajitas, and prawn tacos under warm lights and Latin rhythms. Pouring smoky mezcal concoctions alongside fresh jalapeño margaritas, the bar keeps spirits high. The kitchen caters to everyone without fuss, turning out hearty vegan chimichangas and golden churros drizzled with warm chocolate sauce.

  • Oversized Shareable Plates: Plates come generously sized, from towering nachos to sizzling fajitas and chimichangas built for hearty appetites or easy sharing.
  • Dedicated Plant-Based Menu: A dedicated plant-based lineup offers dishes like vegan chimichangas and loaded bowls without cutting corners on spice.
  • Lively Cantina Setting: Hand-painted wall art, Spanish tunes, and craft jalapeño and smoky mezcal margaritas create an inviting cantina vibe.
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Why Guests Choose Mexico City Cantina

Discover why locals choose Mexico City Cantina for family dinners, craft cocktails, and plant-based feasts.

  • Generous Portion Sizing

    Oversized Mexican portions ensure hearty meals during visits and provide generous leftovers.

    Huge serving, so I had my chimichanga for lunch the next day.

    Mimi Truong

  • Comprehensive Vegan & Vegetarian Menu

    Dedicated plant-based options provide authentic Mexican taste without compromising on recipe variety or quality.

    Got the vegan Chimichanga and it was delicious.

    Naomi Stella

  • Museum-Like Visual Ambience

    Vivid hand-painted murals and warm lighting evoke an immersive cantina cultural setting.

    it feels like stepping into a museum, with artistic murals and warm, atmospheric lighting.

    Nathanael Nunag

  • Artisanal Margaritas & Night Out Energy

    Expertly prepared craft cocktails and attentive hospitality set an ideal backdrop for date nights.

    Food was amazing, staff knowledge of food and dishes was great.. cocktails on point.

    Michael COSSARI

  • Effortless Family Dining

    Vibrant, hospitable dining spaces welcome gatherings and make family occasions easy and memorable.

    A great place to enjoy quality time with family.

    inderjeet singh

  • Attentive Family-Friendly Service

    Warm and accommodating staff readily attend to younger family members to keep group dinners comfortable.

    both girls on the front where very attentive and friendly with our kids.

    Camilo Gómez Restrepo

Customer favorites and signature cantina classics

  • Chimichanga

    I highly recommend the chorizo as an entree and the nachos and chimichanga as mains.

    Camilo Gómez Restrepo

  • Nachos

    Just take into account the nachos are huge!

    Camilo Gómez Restrepo

  • Prawn Tacos

    The food was tasty and the stand out was the prawn tacos, l'll be ordering those again next time.

    Rory Hogan

  • Mixed Burrito

    Boy oh boy the mixed burrito blows my mind every time!!

    Nicky

Other favorites

Craft cocktails, starters, and sweet finishes

  • Jalapeño Margarita

    The Jalapeño Margarita is a must-try (best I’ve ever had!).

    Gagan Gurpreet

  • Smoky Margarita

    My boyfriend loves the smoky margarita and they even have mezcal on the menu.

    Nicky

  • Churros

    the churros topped with banana and plenty of chocolate sauce were definitely the highlight of the night.

    Lina Meier

  • Loaded Potachos

    We had the loaded potachos to begin with, then the fajitas with chorizo on a sizzling plate with flour tortilla’s.

    Shani Sami

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service gestures and accommodating touches that make dining at Mexico City Cantina memorable

  • Attentive Dish Adjustments Without Asking

    Staff proactively swapped tacos upon realizing soft shell was served when hard shell was anticipated, without needing an awkward prompt.

  • Hassle-Free Plate Customizations

    When a guest forgot to ask for toppings on the side until after the dish arrived, staff cheerfully took it back and adjusted it without hesitation.

  • Tailored Order Accommodations

    Kitchen and floor staff actively tailor orders to diners' specific dietary requests and menu alterations throughout their meal.

  • Warm Chef & Manager Table Greetings

    Both the restaurant manager and head chef come out to personally welcome guests and ensure their dining experience feels special.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Mexico City Cantina

  • Book a Table in Advance

    The venue fills up quickly, especially on weekends and family dinner nights, so reserving a table in advance is strongly advised unless you arrive early.

  • Prepare for Generous Portions

    Dishes like the nachos, chimichangas, and mains come in very large servings designed for sharing, so consider pacing your order to avoid over-ordering.

  • Explore Vegan & Custom Adjustments

    The kitchen features dedicated plant-based choices, including vegan chimichangas and bowls, and easily accommodates dietary tweaks like serving sauces on the side.

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