Juanita's does a taco night on the first Friday of every month. We decided to check it out tonight…read more... and we weren't disappointed! The shop itself is very unassuming - a diamond in the rough. Juanita (or who I assume is Juanita? Should have asked! ... ) was very friendly. She made us feel very welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. We tried the taco mix, pork and chicken tacos. The tortillas were rustic. They come with an array of sides (& plenty of them!) including a pineapple/cucumber salsa, a cabbage slaw, some diced onions, coriander, tomatillo with avocado and chipotle sauce. There was also a couple of Juanita's home made sauces on the table to use. We enjoyed it all! Although quite full we couldn't resist trying the salted caramel Cheezecake. It was really delicious, thick and rich but well balanced with the addition of yoghurt, honey, bitter chocolate and praline served with it. This is a vegan option FYI! BTW - Juanita's sells delicious sauces and spices to take away ... we just had to grab one. We'll definitely head back.

Cute little place with outdoor seating in the back. Our first time there this weekend, just for…read moretake away. The chorizo quesadilla was spicy and tasty! The chicken mole was the best I've had in Oz, as were the corn tortillas - the latter had real flavor and must have been prepared by someone who has eaten real ones for many years in Mexico. Don't be put off by the street scene outside. The place itself was cozy and service friendly.

Real Mexican food served by a passionate business owner. Fresh, and delicious. I've been here half…read morea dozen times now and wanted to try different dishes before leaving a review. The food is second to none

Our first time here was a great experience. The host really was hospitable. The food was delicious…read moreand plenty of it. We'll be back for sure!

Got a large order for our takeaway movie night…read more We got a special deal. The price was absolutely fantastic in this circumstance. The Nachos were very nice. The food was all good enough. The rice was zesty, full of flavour. The Pork Quesadilla was different and wonderful, better then the other Chicken Quesadilla as I preferred my quesadillas with no sauce on top. Nice and dry. My fault, you learn as you go along. I havnt had Pork for a long time so it was a nice change of scene. I did not have the Fajita Pack my friend did. Sometimes, some of the food had a slightly wet, soggy undertone. Most likely from the sauce that was on top of it. Therefore I would recommend taking it easier on the sauces when you go here. A good, suitable large order with lots of things to try. Decent, 3 stars from me this time.

This place is so good... SIKE, this place has very yummy food but the price is WAY TOO MUCH. I…read moreordered a milkshake for $9 and it was the smallest milkshake I've ever had, I would've rathered going to Maccas for their milkshakes. I ordered the Chile con carne burrito, and it was bloody delicious, however it was $31 which I can see is fair, but I also ordered the flan de queso which was average and totally not worth the prize. I came in to eat with 3 people and the total ended up being a whopping $145!! Would not recommend!!

Cracking restaurant and bar tucked away by the car wash. Fresh balanced eats and some potent…read moremargaritas.

The history I have with salsa is very old. I used to go there with my family when I was younger. I…read morealways got the same thing 2 Chilli con carne and a polo espanado. The food there is amazing. The service is pretty nice.

I'm a big fan of the food this lovely little family owned restaurant serves up. I've been eating…read morethere regularly for 20 years now and have always enjoyed the heck out of it. It's definitely one of my favourites.

Being a Californian visiting Australia, I had a craving for Mexican food. This place most…read moredefinitely hit the spot. I ordered the Chicken Burrito and I can attest that it was amazing. The food seems to have a lighter, non heavier feel, here in Australia, but it's still very tasteful. Highly recommended, staff is great and attentive as well.

Really nice food, my friends all had burritos and we were all very happy. The only downside was…read morethat they didn't come with anything else a little bit of rice or some corn chips would have been good, just to make you feel like you'd gotten more value for your money.

Great place. I loved the food and staff was great!!! Recommend. The ambience was great and cool.read more

Great Mexican food in Torquay. As a California girl visiting Australia, it's fun to discover places…read morethat taste like home. Nothing says beach to me more than Mexican food. The elotes (grilled corn with manchego and spices) and the chicken wings are both addicting. The margaritas are also great- particularly the jalapeño and the café flavors. The trio of salsas could use some work- the salsa verde lacked salt and crema, though delicious with mains, is not a salsa on its own to me. Still, easy fixes & thoroughly enjoyed the meal!

This place is really unique and they have a menu that changes. We ordered some tacos that you…read moreshare, and some roasted corn slathered in delicious flavors... probably not the most authentic Mexican food but in the style of fresh and flavorful. Think Mexican food with Masterchef creating the menu. I would definitely say this is one of my new favorite restaurants!

This is the newly-opened sister cafe to the Seedling Cafe on Flinders Lane. Everything here is 100%…read moregluten-free and "paleo inspired" which generally means no grains, no legumes, no dairy, and a focus on fresh, unprocessed vegetables and proteins. As a vegan, usually when I go to a paleo place, I shudder at the amount of meat and eggs on offer -- but Seedling Cafe's not like that. Their menu dovetails nicely with a plant-based diet, offering plenty of vegan options. For breakfast, vegans can choose from smashed avo, blueberry porridge, and four different kinds of smoothie bowls made from coconut milk. They also have a variety of fancy-pants lattes (turmeric, matcha, etc.) and coffee with almond, coconut, or soy milk. For lunch, there's not much on the menu for vegans per se, but check the display case where they have their fresh salads and there are usually a few vegan salads, which you can mix and match to make a nice healthy lunch (that's what I did -- I had a pea thing, a cauliflower thing, and a vegan coleslaw thing. Yes. Thing.) And of course they have some healthy treats by way of raw vegan bars and energy balls and stuff like that. These vary so just check the display case. I had the peanut bar and while it wasn't decadent like peanut butter, I wasn't really wanting or expecting it to be -- it tasted mostly like ground up peanuts and a bit of sweetness and a bit of chocolate. In other words, it tasted healthy, which is what you're after anyway if you're going to this place. Their menu and the food in their display case is clearly marked with vegan, paleo, dairy-free, and nut-free options. V* means vegan, and staff knows what exactly "vegan" entails. (They even know that honey is not vegan, which is impressive because a lot of non-veg restaurants/cafes don't know that one.) In terms of atmosphere, this Seedling Cafe is lighter and brighter and feels roomier than their Flinders Lane location. It's in the Equitable Place laneway, on the corner with Little Collins Street. Not much seating so this place is mostly take-away, but there are a few small tables and chairs.

Found this little cafe 3 days before leaving the city and the food was simply delicious! I ordered…read morethe açai bowl which comes with granola, bananas, coconut and berries. I asked them not to put the granola as I'm allergic to nuts and they offered to replace t with more berries and extra coconut for no extra charge. Also got their lemongrass ginger tea and it was divine. If you're looking for a great meal not too expensive and healthy this is definitely the place to go!