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The Mexican Kitchen

4/41 Anderson St, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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4/41 Anderson St, Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

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+61 426 081 655
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Mexican Kitchen

The Mexican Kitchen dishes up generous, piping-hot home-style plates with the easy warmth of a family dining room. Tables fill quickly with complimentary house salsa and corn chips before steaming platters of fajitas and enchiladas land alongside four tabletop hot sauces of varying punch. Diners often point to the shaken and slushy pomegranate margaritas, while kids get authentic scaled-down Mexican mains instead of ordinary nuggets. Costumed floor staff walk newcomers through the menu, leaving guests to finish over plates of taquitos or ice cream nachos.

  • Tabletop Hot Sauce Flights: Every table is set with four distinct house hot sauce varieties spanning gentle warmth to serious heat.
  • Complimentary Chips & Salsa: Dine-in guests are greeted immediately with house-made salsa and crisp tortilla chips on the house.
  • Traditional Kids Menu: Children choose from authentic Mexican mains sized for smaller appetites rather than standard fried staples.
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Why Dine at The Mexican Kitchen

Authentic home-style hospitality, distinct tabletop touches, and genuine Mexican flavors in Templestowe.

  • Complimentary House Chips & Salsa On Arrival

    Dine-in guests are welcomed with complimentary house-made salsa and corn chips as staff personally introduce the menu and restaurant heritage.

    delivering house made salsa and chips on the house

    Travis Kennedy

  • Tabletop Four-Variety Hot Sauce Tasting

    Every table is equipped with a flight of four distinct hot sauces, providing nuanced flavors and stepped heat levels for customizing dishes.

    4 varieties of hot sauce on the table

    Travis Kennedy

  • Welcoming Mexican Household Hospitality

    Hosts and servers foster a deeply attentive atmosphere reminiscent of an affectionate family home rather than a commercial establishment.

    giving Mexican household where you are checked on to make sure you are eating well

    Ximena S. Ruiz

  • Hearty Plates That Leave You Beaming

    Steaming, generous plates and warm personal greetings leave dining parties thoroughly nourished and uplifted.

    full, content and beaming with smiles

    Sarah El-Naggar

  • Festive Atmosphere With Sombreros For Guests

    Families enjoy lively celebrations supported by festive touches, including authentic Mexican sombreros available for guests to wear.

    Amazing decorations and even sombrero hats to wear!

    Dilson Bilson

  • Authentic Mexican Main Courses For Kids

    Young diners receive scaled-down versions of genuine Mexican mains like tacos and beans instead of generic Western nuggets and chips.

    Good kids menu options which are reduced sizes mains dishes. Rather than nuggets and chips.

    Karl Burdack

Authentic, piping-hot traditional Mexican mains and street-style classics

  • Fajitas

    The traditional Mexican food is presented beautifully and is made with the freshest ingredients and an endless array of choice especially with their sizzling Fajitas.

    Don Mizzi

  • Enchiladas

    As a Mexican it really hard to find an authentic taste, it’s just never the same as home. But this is the closest I have had in terms of enchiladas.

    Ximena S. Ruiz

  • Tacos

    The tacos were full of flavor, the guacamole was fresh, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.

    Mariya A

  • Taquitos

    We got tacos and taquitos for entree, mixed fajitas for main to share- we were so full by the end of it.

    greg l

Other favorites

Specialty tequila drinks, complimentary table starters, and sweet Mexican treats

  • Pomegranate Tequila

    the real highlight was their pomegranate-flavored tequila 🍹 It was so unique and refreshing — the perfect balance of sweet and slightly tangy, and it paired beautifully with the food.

    Alfa Cabin

  • Churros

    We had frozen margaritas, taquitos, enchilada and avocado marino and churros for dessert. Everything was authentic and delicious.

    Steven Croft

  • Ice Cream Nachos

    The ice cream nachos and cream de caramel were creative and delicious.

    Karl Burdack

  • House Made Salsa and Chips

    delivering house made salsa and chips on the house.

    Travis Kennedy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and festive cultural touches that elevate your dining experience

  • Complimentary House-Made Salsa and Chips

    Dine-in guests are welcomed to their tables with complimentary house-made salsa and tortilla chips served on the house upon arrival.

  • Tabletop Flight of Four Hot Sauces

    Every dining table is equipped with a dedicated flight of four distinct hot sauces spanning varied spice intensities and flavor profiles for patrons to sample.

  • Wearable Sombreros and Traditional Staff Outfits

    Guests are invited to wear authentic Mexican sombreros at their tables, complemented by dining floor staff dressed in traditional Mexican outfits.

  • Authentic Mexican Kids Menu

    Children are served scaled-down portions of authentic Mexican mains rather than conventional western staples like chicken nuggets and chips.

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining in and ordering takeaway

  • Take Care with Hot Serving Plates

    Dishes and serving platters arrive piping hot at the table, so exercise caution when handling plates or dining with children.

  • Sample Table Hot Sauces with Care

    Table condiment flights feature four distinct spice levels; sample cautiously if you are sensitive to heat before adding them generously.

  • Request Custom Takeaway Adjustments

    Takeaway meals feature generous portions and can be tailored to custom dietary preferences or finishing touches upon request.

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