Restaurant
Taquito
350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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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.
What's On at Taquito
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Monday taco special?
Taquito runs an all-day $5 taco special every Monday across both lunch and dinner services. The venue fills up quickly on these nights, so plan ahead or arrive early.
How big are the taco portions?
Tacos are on the smaller, two-bite side, making them ideal to mix and match. Guests often order flights of four to sample multiple flavours and round out their meal with starters like guacamole and chips or corn ribs.
Can Taquito cater to vegetarian diets and allergies?
The kitchen provides solid vegetarian and vegan options, and the team regularly caters to guests with dietary restrictions and significant allergies.
What are the parking options near the restaurant?
Street parking is limited right outside along Drummond Street due to tram lines and local traffic. However, free and paid street parking options can be found in the surrounding Carlton area, alongside nearby paid parking lots.
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