Restaurant
Mission District
76 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea VIC 3185, Australia
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76 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea VIC 3185, Australia
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Ripponlea gets proper West Coast Mexican—loud, sunny flavours served with zero fuss. Fully accredited by Coeliac Australia, the kitchen turns out rare gluten-free wins like wrapped burritos and crunchy fried chicken thighs alongside loaded totopos. Weekend mornings lean into beef barbacoa Chilaquiles Benedict, while weeknights fill up over birria tacos dipped into spiced consommé and icy margaritas. The table order stays simple: hand-fried chips, fresh guacamole, and a cold horchata.
- Coeliac-Accredited Kitchen: Accredited by Coeliac Australia, serving gluten-free fried chicken and wrapped burritos without cross-contamination worry.
- Californian Brunch: Weekend favourites include beef barbacoa Chilaquiles Benedict and trio plates with chorizo and potato rosti.
- Signature Birria & Fried Chicken: Crunchy chicken thighs drenched in smoky sauce with house buttermilk ranch, plus Mushroom Quesa Birria with rich dipping broth.
- Taco Tuesday Deal: A $35 weeknight bundle featuring three tacos, a beer, and churros to share.
What's On at Mission District
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Mission District
From Coeliac Australia accreditation to vibrant SoCal flavours and mid-week deals, discover what makes dining here exceptional.
Coeliac-Accredited Kitchen & Dedicated Gluten-Free Menu
Accredited by Coeliac Australia, providing an entirely gluten-free meal experience featuring items like fried chicken and burritos without cross-contamination fear.
Lovely Mexican place and fully coeliac accredited. Whole meal was gf.
Maria Gerasimova Flexible Dietary Accommodations Across Diets
Offering inclusive dining that easily caters across gluten-free, vegan, and pescatarian dietary preferences with dedicated options.
They have quite a few choices on the menu as well as vegan and gluten-free options.
Pinky Lala Anxiety-Free Dining for Guests with Coeliac Disease
Provides total peace of mind for coeliacs who typically experience dining out anxiety, allowing them to enjoy staples like full burritos safely.
Furthermore, the fact that the restaurant is accredited by Coeliac Australia is a monumental bonus which negates the typical dining out anxiety.
Zoe Chin Uplifting Neighbourhood Atmosphere & Welcoming Energy
A buzzing, high-energy neighbourhood space with warm lighting and enthusiastic service that leaves guests eager to return.
The energy in the restraunt is so special and the staff are super kind and helpful.
Eleanor Harel Vibrant Californian-Style Mexican Flavours
Features an authentic SoCal and Californian-inspired Mexican food menu bursting with vibrant dishes and crafted cocktails.
Great new restaurant that does SoCal Mexican very well. As someone who has spent a lot of time in L.A., this is just like the good local Mexican restaurants there.
Sheldon Florence Structured Taco Tuesday Value Combo
A mid-week dining special featuring three tacos, a beer, and churros to share for $35, offering great value for casual gatherings.
Myself and 5 friends went for Taco Tuesday; 3 tacos, a beer and churros to share for $35!
Toby Slack
Most popular items
Signature Californian-Mexican favourites loved by locals
Fish Tacos
Best fish taco I’ve ever had!
Shell M Fried Chicken
Now our highlight was the crispy chicken. So plentiful, crunchy thigh chicken, tender and juicy covered in a smoky bbq style sauce served with a buttermilk ranch (honestly incredible)
Lee Cleal Birria Tacos
Loved the birrias, it’s a big pricey though at 23$ for just two tacos, but wow the crispiness and sauce in the tacos made it all a little worth it. They were very generous with the beef brisket too which I love.
J Chicken Burrito
Had the chicken burrito. The meat was soft, flavours were immaculate and the burrito wrap was soft. One of the best burritos that I have had in a long time.
Joanna Tsakonas
Other favorites
Desserts, sides, and refreshing drinks to complement your feast
Churros
3 tacos, a beer and churros to share for $35!
Toby Slack Margaritas
ordered the classic margaritas and everything about it was perfect
Elivia L Guacamole
the hand fried tortillas, beautiful fresh and plentiful guac home made and Delicioussss!!
Lee Cleal Horchata
I really enjoyed the horchata. It was my first time trying this rice milk drink and I loved the vanilla and cinnamon flavour.
The Brunch Specialist
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches, dietary care, and tailored menu offerings that elevate dining at Mission District.
Coeliac Australia Accreditation
Being formally accredited by Coeliac Australia gives diners with coeliac disease peace of mind to enjoy burritos and fried chicken without anxiety.
Flexible Feed Me Menu Options
Servers accommodate split preferences on the Feed Me tasting menu, allowing groups to divide courses between vegetarian and meat selections.
Taco Tuesday Value Deal
A dedicated weeknight bundle pairs three tacos, a beer, and churros to share for $35, creating an easy, structured group meal.
Attentive Drink Customisation
Staff accommodate specific drink presentation preferences, happily re-serving margaritas in coup glasses without ice upon request.
Before you head over
Practical tips for dining, dietary options, and mid-week specials
Coeliac Accreditation & Gluten-Free Dining
Diners managing coeliac disease can safely enjoy traditional staples like burritos and fried chicken, thanks to official Coeliac Australia accreditation.
Taco Tuesday Special
For an easy weeknight meal, visit on Taco Tuesday to get three tacos, a beer, and churros to share for $35.
'Feed Me' Set Menu
Tables looking to sample a broad range of dishes can select the 'feed me' set menu, which staff can tailor to split dietary preferences.
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