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Taquito

350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 478 227 055
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Taquito

Carlton’s lively Drummond Street taquería pairs house-pressed tortillas with a serious agave bar. Expect a buzzing front counter, backyard tables, and music setting the tempo for shareable taco flights. Diners line up for the weekly rotating ceviche, crisp corn ribs, and twice-cooked papas fritas bathed in salsa roja. Mondays belong to the five-dollar taco special, washed down with a cold mezcal margarita.

  • House Masa & Tacos: Serves shareable taco flights on house-pressed tortillas alongside a rotating ceviche of the week.
  • Agave Cocktails: Features an extensive list of mezcal pours and creative cocktails, including house margaritas.
  • Five-Dollar Mondays: Offers an all-day $5 taco menu every Monday that fills both the bar and back tables quickly.
RestaurantMexicanRestaurantBarWine Bar

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Why Dine at Taquito

From $5 taco Mondays and weekly ceviches to vibrant agave cocktails and caring hospitality in Carlton.

  • All-Day $5 Monday Taco Deal

    Patrons can enjoy an all-day $5 taco special every Monday across the meat and specialty taco range, delivering high-value casual dining.

    Lucky enough to go on Monday night for $5 tacos. They were amazing. We had all the meat ones and the flavours were superb.

    Jon Arnold

  • Rotating Ceviche Specials

    Taquito features a dynamic ceviche program with rotating market preparations that highlight fresh seafood pairings.

    Yummy cute tacos here at Taquito with CEVICHE OF THE WEEK EACH AND EVERY WEEK (I am a huge ceviche fan if you can’t tell).

    Julia Ellul

  • Lively Ambiance and Agave Cocktails

    The front bar and rear dining rooms create an energetic setting driven by upbeat playlists, craft mezcal, and house margaritas.

    The cocktails were amazing, the vibe was so fun and cozy, and the staff made us feel super welcome from the moment we walked in.

    Pauliina Tuhkalainen

  • Flavorful Shareable Taco Flights and Small Plates

    Evenings are anchored around shareable plates, including taco flights, guacamole, and signature corn ribs over seasoned corn purée.

    Best Mexican in Melbourne! Can’t go past the corn ribs and delicious tacos! Cocktails and margaritas always great too.

    M Buxton

  • Warm and Attentive Table Service

    The floor staff and bartenders deliver welcoming, attentive hospitality that makes guests feel genuinely looked after throughout their visit.

    the server was amazing, like having a friend serve you while you eat!

    Anny Phan

  • Careful Dietary and Allergy Accommodation

    The kitchen and floor staff proactively accommodate strict food allergies and dietary needs, ensuring large groups and celebratory dinners run smoothly.

    What truly impressed us was how accommodating the team was for a guest with significant allergies. It’s rare to find a restaurant that takes this level of care, and Taquito nailed it.

    Chintan E

Customer-favorite dishes and house specialties at Taquito

  • Corn Ribs

    Can’t go past the corn ribs and delicious tacos!

    M Buxton

  • Ceviche of the Week

    Yummy cute tacos here at Taquito with CEVICHE OF THE WEEK EACH AND EVERY WEEK

    Julia Ellul

  • Pork Belly Taco

    The standout was easily the Pork Belly Taco. It honestly reminded me of eating crispy pork you’d find in a great bánh mì, just wrapped inside a tortilla. The pork had great texture, plenty of flavour and was comfortably my favourite of the four.

    Christopher Wu

  • Papas Fritas

    The salsa roja on the potatoes was sooo yum and they were super generous with the amount of sauce! The potatoes were crispy and delicious and it was a great sized serving!

    Julia Ellul

Beyond the menu

Distinctive culinary rituals and thoughtful hospitality touches at Taquito

  • Rotating Ceviche Program

    Taquito regularly prepares a dedicated ceviche of the day and ceviche of the week offering dynamic raw seafood dishes.

  • All-Day Monday $5 Tacos

    Every Monday features an all-day $5 taco promotion across multiple taco selections.

  • Dedicated Allergy & Dietary Accommodation

    Staff proactively cater to complex dietary restrictions and significant guest allergies during group dining and celebrations.

  • House Hot Sauce & Extra Heat Options

    Tables receive complimentary house hot sauce with options to request an extra-spicy hot hot sauce for heat enthusiasts.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on timing, ordering, and seating for your visit

  • Arrive Early for Monday $5 Tacos

    Mondays feature all-day $5 tacos that draw energetic crowds and fill tables quickly, so plan to arrive early or book ahead to grab a spot.

  • Order Tacos in Multiples or Flights

    Tacos run on the smaller side at roughly two bites each, making flights or sharing multiple varieties alongside corn ribs the best way to fill up.

  • Head to the Back Room for Group Space

    The front room houses a buzzing bar, while the back dining area offers comfortable seating suited for relaxed group gatherings and celebrations.

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