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Cheesy birria tacos at Taquila's in Manly.

Sydney, it’s taco time. Here’s where to find the best birria on a budget

$3 tacos, bottomless margaritas and a 12-hour slow-cooked birria sandwich: the Mexican restaurants serving up the best deals during Cinco de Mayo (and beyond).

  • Erina Starkey
Taco platter with lamb barbacoa.
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This Mexican food is so good, I want to go out on the street and start dragging people in

With its fantastic braised meats and just-right guacamole, under-the-radar Mercadito feels like a small but significant step forward for Melbourne’s Mexican food scene.

  • Besha Rodell
Chabela serves huarache, a thicker, oblong cornmeal based taco.

$4 tacos to rarely seen street food: 12 affordable places to eat Mexican in Melbourne

From DIY platters to fried sandwiches, there’s more choice than ever. Discover the best with this hit list, including some hot taco Tuesday deals.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Tacos and Pho Mary at Titus Jones.

Titus Jones Bar

A tequila-focussed bar serving spicy margaritas and crispy fish skin tacos.

  • Bianca Hrovat
El Publico bar manager Pauli Banda making a margarita.
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Has it been a while between margaritas at this Beaufort St favourite? Time to change that

Snappy cooking plus a renewed DIY focus prove this Beaufort Street veteran still has plenty to offer fans of cocina Mexicana.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
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Quessabiria and carne asada tacos.
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This tiny kitchen slings some of Perth’s finest tacos – for five hours a week

Bold flavours, elite salsas plus WA-made tortillas equals an essential address for Mexican (street) food fans.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Cocktails at Bandita.

Bandita

Wood-fired Mexican cuisine along the Noosa riverfront.

  • Erina Starkey
A spread of tacos, nachos and quesadillas from Pocket Bar in Terrigal.

Pocket Bar

Cocktails, tacos and live music opposite Terrigal Beach.

  • David Matthews
Brisbane food lovers will be able to try El Vilsito’s tacos in March.

A Michelin-worthy Mexico City taco icon is coming to Brisbane

El Vilsito, the world’s most famous “auto-repair” taqueria, is heading to Brisbane this March.

  • Matt Shea
Santito in Collingwood is styled on Mexico City’s taquerias.

Santito

A Mexico City-inspired taqueria inside the former Hotel Jesus site.

  • Daniela Frangos