Outstanding and traditional cuisine, friendly staff provide amazing service, ambiance was amazing as well.

I brought corn & flour tortillas all the way from Texas to make tacos for a friend. I was lamenting the fact that I wished I could get fresh tortillas in Melbourne and my friend told me he heard there was a tortilla factory in Melbourne. I went the very next day to check out La Tortilleria and I was very pleasantly surprised! I reviewed the entire menu in greater detail than I probably should have and decided on the Chilaquiles. Melbourne is a long way from Mexico, but I read some yelp reviews and saw photos that looked authentic! I had read some reviews that these "nachos" were very soggy, but to my surprise they were just as they should be and we're very authentic to South Texas! To describe these as "nachos" is not accurate! They are dipped in a red sauce for flavor and served perfectly. I had the Chilaquiles with chicken and they were really excellent and I highly them. There was not even a tiny use morsel of these left on the plate! In fact, I was so very impressed with the authentic flavor & taste, I bought 7 tacos, guacamole and chips, pico de gallo and chips to take to some friends. Everything was pretty authentic to my well-trained Tex Mex palate and I certainly will be back! I even bought two packs of corn tortillas to try to make some Mexican dishes while staying at my friends in Melbourne! Friends loved the "take out" tacos & chips, guacamole & pico! read more

the tacos were great and tasted amazing! great place. the food was a little bit rank but it filled me up. heres a photo bellow of my food. read more

La Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

Such a disappointment. This place is a major rip-off and food portion sizes are tiiiiiiiny. This was my second time here - I went a few years ago with a big group and vaguely remember feeling ripped off then, too, but decided to give it another shot last night. I'm from Texas, and finding good Mexican food in Australia has been pretty futile -- as most people from Mexico or the Southwest U.S. would agree. But this place always gets touted as "authentic." And it was my birthday and we were in the mood for Mexican, so off we went. But from the beginning (poor service -- she didn't seem inclined to answer any questions about the food) through to the middle (tiny portion sizes) to the end (being hit with several unexpected surcharges), we had a very disappointing experience and won't be returning. First off, the place is cute in a colorful, rustic way -- it actually does look like lots of little places I've seen in Mexico. They do a good job with the decor, but some things are not ideal -- our table was broken and kept lurching like crazy to one side any time we touched it; the bathroom was filthy and there was pee all over the back of the toilet seat; and the sink was broken and gushing cold water (no matter how much you tried to shut it off). The location is also weird -- a little casita in the middle of a bunch of warehouses/light industrial places. We started with the chilaquiles with beans. These are supposed to be like "saucy" nachos but they were just strange and not very tasty. We got them with frijoles and vegan cheese (they use Oliana) and the vegan cheese was a joke -- like seriously maybe 7 tiny bits of Oliana in the entire dish. Riiiight. I don't recommend this dish at all (vegan cheese or otherwise). The best part was when we got the bill we were hit with THREE surcharges for this dish, totalling an extra $4. Seriously?! Then we ordered two tostadas: the Aguachile de Tofu and the Ceviche de Coliflor, and two tacos: Flor de Jamaica (marinated hibiscus flower), and Crackling Rice and Beans. The portion sizes were barely enough to feed half a person, let alone 2. The tostadas were a little bigger than the tacos and we actually did enjoy the flavours (the marinated hibiscus flower was interesting) but to charge $5.50 for a taco that's HALF the size of a taco in Mexico -- that's just insane!! They're smaller than your hand! When my partner went to pay the bill, we noticed the extra surcharges for vegan cheese (NOT mentioned anywhere on the menu and never mentioned by our server when we ordered) -- this is laughable for the few tiny strips of Oliana that were in the dish. We left hungry after dropping $46 on a birthday dinner that was insanely disappointing. We went home and made pasta. Seriously Don't go here unless you like getting price-gouged for small portions, inconsistent food quality, poor service, a lack of cleanliness, and a lack of transparency about surcharges. read more

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Great food service and staff highly recommend the taco and burritos are amazing and love the Mexican cola. read more

La Tortilleria - La Tortilla Kensington - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

I recently moved to Melbourne & been blessed with lots of Mexican food back home in California, I was skeptical about good Mex cuisine here. Headed to La Tortilleria for Cinco de Mayo and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered some chips with frijoles - which were average, I think it could've used a bit more lime / queso. For entrees, I got a pescado taco, a papas y jalapeño taco, and an aguachile tofu tostada. Would absolutely order both tacos again! As an avid tofu eater myself, I think it could've used a bit more marinade. My friends ordered the quesadilla, carnitas tacos, and nachos. They also enjoyed their food & would recommend the tacos too. Salsas were average...definitely not as spicy as back home! Overall, would recommend this spot! read more

La Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

I'm delighted to see people are discovering this magical slice of Mexico in the heart of industrial Kensington. This tiny little space has some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne. Big call, I know but hear me out. The menu is short, sharp and to the point. They do tacos and quesadillas aplenty. I highly recommend the pulled pork tacos. I know, I know. A lot of places do pulled pork and they're dubious bits of shredded ham. Not these guys. The pulled pork is simply garnished with shallots and chives and melts in your mouth. Hmmmmm. The quesadillas are a utopian cheese fest. I recommend the chirozo one. Oh my. Delicious pieces of meaty goodness in cheesy parcel. Make sure to get plenty of guacamole and salsa with everything that you order. The final breathtaking moment is the custard flan. DO NOT leave until you've tried this magical taste sensation. It's grandma's secret recipe and a delicate and creamy custard flan with sugar syrup. Oh my. Best thing of all? You can gorge on all this food for less than $30 per person. Do it. Do it now. read more

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I don't know whether to be horrified of secretly proud that myself and three dining companions had arrived less than an hour earlier and had already polished off 16 tacos, two dishes of guacamole and two bottles of (BYO'd) wine... It was a frenzy of food as soon as we arrived, the food hitting the table in a flurry and our stomachs and mouths just wanting to get stuck in to every possible combination of tortilla, meat, vegetable and cheese. We eventually came up for air and declared to the waitress that "we're only just getting started...bring us the pork gringas and six more Al Pasto tacos" while opening our third and final bottle of wine. The meat had some kind of crazy influence over our brains. Two people at the table had a chilli eating contest (using bottle sauced we snuck in ourselves) and someone declared that we each need an individual flan for dessert, otherwise there will be fights. Jolly good call, I said, because that thing was all kinds of lip licking delicious and there's no way anyone could have come near my portion without me stabbing them with my fork. In under 90 minutes, we were out the door ridiculously full. At around $35 each, this was a meal I could happily have again every week. If this is what food is like in Mexico then I want to go! read more

La Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

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Now I can tell people I'd had authentic Mexican tacos! My local friends in town recommended this joint to me like three times, but hey, I'd never remember the name of restaurants. I did a quick search on Yelp, and hey, an almost straight 5-starer (15 out of 16, and I'm looking at you, Dee M. =P), so it had to be it. It is in the middle of almost nowhere, but lucky that I stayed at a hotel nearby, so it's an easy 5mins cab ride, and given the bright, colourful drawing on the wall, you will not miss it. I ordered 3 tacos (fish + pork + beef, obviously), and a special cocktail with tequila (and coconut maybe?). Complimentary homemade tortilla chips were served, and swear to god I'd have ordered a whole dish of it if I wasn't by myself here. The sauce was done right, not crazy spicy but good enough to wake up your palate. The chips were great too, not salty or anything similar to what I had in HK (where mostly coming out of a bag of Doritos). Now tacos. I immediately like it. Nothing fancy. No over the top toppings, but with a lot of meat. That's a good start. I started with the fish taco, as it usually was the least favourite of mine. I was so wrong. BEST. FISH. TACO. EVER. Period. Maybe not that convincing for a guy coming from a city with no big Mexican food culture, but I said it. I'm quite certain that I wouldn't have the same fish taco for a very, very long time. The pork and the beef tacos are way on the top, too. The pork was grilled just right. And I particularly liked the big plate coming with the tacos, as I had this tendency of making a big mess eating tacos. I'm not sure if the plate is intended to use this way though... Didn't have the chance to try the flan though, I was way too full already. All in all, even with the big expectation of having the most authentic Mexican food in town, it didn't disappoint me. One of the joints that is not in the CBD but I'll recommend a detour for whoever wanting some good tacos. read more

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Given that I don't have a car, what would it take to get me to trek out to Kensington for a meal? Super fresh, authentic Mexican. That's what. One look at a happy snap of their Al Pastor (traditional pork tacos, grilled on a spit with a pineapple on top that soaks into the meat and ends up on your plate when carved up) and the boyf and I were in a cab, bottle of wine in hand. The fit out is tiny and adorable. The unassuming little kitchen is right next to the door, with hungry punters squeezed into every corner in front of plastic topped tables. The menu is great value. I recommend the share plate - $40 for two people and lets you try a bit of everything, including the melt in your mouth pork taco. To finish up, we had the creme brulee mexican flan. Err...make that two flans. Sharing this delicious bitter chocolate delight left us wanting more. Turns out the recipe has been passed on to the owner from his grandmother. Now that is a family dinner I want an invite to. Word is out on this place, so be sure to book because people will be coming from everywhere for a cheap fix. P.S Chilli lovers won't find punchy heat here. As seasoned hot sauce aficionados, we had to bust out the secret stash of pocket Habanero XXX to take it up a notch. This isn't uncommon practise for us, but just so you know... read more

If you want proper Mexican at a place that supplies most places in Melbourne then get to La Tortilleria. You'll be craving it in no time at all. Vegan and veg options are available and don't taste inferior to the meaty meals. Just ask for vegan cheese and you'll be set. All tortillas are gluten free also so you know you can cater for most dietary types. Let's talk about the food. Get the fish tacos. Crispy battered fish with a delicious crema topped with fresh onions. Get 2! The tacquitos are a must also. Get the potato with the most delicious salsa. We've made our way through the entire menu at this stage and haven't found a dud in the lot. Just be prepared to use your hands and get dirty. Leave room for the flan also. Such a simple but delicious dessert! Get the vanilla. read more

La Tortilleria - Fish tacos, pork quesadilla and a chicken taco. - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

La Tortilleria is the only place in Melbourne that makes its Tortillla fresh, from scratch, from actual corn! I cannot explain how truly wonderful the difference is. But one visit and you'll understand why the Mexican community are flooding to this place. They have only been open a few weeks but they're already packed to the rafters with adoring customers. Alongside the incredible tortilla is a fabulous range of homemade chilli sauces and incredible toppings. The meat is of superb quality and the vegetables super fresh. Also recommended are their Mexican coffees. Very sweet and rich with cinnamon, they are perfect to wash down a plate of tacos. My only disappointment was that they had run out of flan after a very busy night. But I can't wait to try it next time as I will most definitely be going back for more. read more

La Tortilleria - Shared plate amazeballs - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

I had been simply ITCHING to go here since it first popped up on my radar through Yelp. Where was this magical Mexican haven? When was I to inhale this Yelp-famous flan? I finally got to experience it for myself this past weekend and was not disappointed. La Tortilleria, hidden off a highway in an industrial part of town is a bit like a festive Mexican mirage - it's bright exterior sticking out like a sore thumb among the dull grey buildings beside it. We nabbed a table on it's teeny, tiny balcony making us feel a bit like we were on holiday in Acupulco. We went for the set menu because YOLO and also because it was only $30 per person (not including drinks) and this way we got to taste a little bit of everything. In fact, the dishes simply kept coming out! We indulged in nachos with guacamole (VERY highly recommended), tostadas, flautas (a cheesy pocket of goodness) and of course tacos, of which the Al Pastor was a particular stand out. This was such a venue that I recommend to EVERYONE, however a word of warning: the set menu does not include flan. I left flan-less, and nobody wants to leave La Tortilleria flan-less. read more

La Tortilleria - Pork and beef tacos. Plate 4 of the banquet. - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

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In a word delicious! I had heard a lot of good things about this place and I am very pleased to say that any expectations I had were exceeded. Driving through the industrial area to get there la tortilleria provides a bright burst of colour. The place itself is small and cosy. We were seated right infront of the tortilla press. It's very colourful and welcoming and the service was friendly and prompt. I loved the outdoor terrace seating so nice on a warm evening. These guys have definitely used the space well. The food was fresh and simple. The menu provided a good selection of options. If it overwhelms you you can go for the chef's selection which will give you some samples of the popular items on the menu. Although this was tempting it meant you would get 2 of everything which is not the way we like to eat. We share everything in order to try more options. And try we did. Our first round consisted of a beef empanada, Chicken tomale, pork taco and the taco special that had capsicum and mango as well as the tostadita de tingas. The tostadita was my fav with a crunchy base refried beans and chicken, this is a must try. Having demolished this rather quickly we ordered gaucamole and tortilla chips(sitting right in front of the tortilla press and watching others tucking in I just had to try them) and a couple of the quesadillas. I liked the simple authentic fresh flavours and i can't wait to go back. read more

La Tortilleria - Tomale - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

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PORK CRACKLING TOSTADAS! Right, that should be enough to get you here. But if it's not, let me elaborate... This authentic little joint is tucked in the back streets of Kensington and as soon as you spot it you'll be smiling. It's like a beacon in the night decked out with colourful lights, giving off a vibe that makes you feel glad you came from the get go. Inside is real cosy, with a tiny little kitchen right next to the door (how they manage to feed everyone out of it, I don't know but they make it happen) and a big glass window into the tortilla production area. Yes, they make their own tortillas on site which are available to purchase serparately so you can have your own authentic fiesta at home! The menu is great. I don't think there was any food over $9.00 and between the 3 of us we tried almost everything. We actually placed a second round of orders! As I mentioned before, I tried the pork crackling tostada. Oh man! I mean, you're hard pressed to find someone who doesn't like the occasional piece of pork crackling. Chuck that on a delicious little Mexican style pizza and you've got a winner! The beef taco was delious and succulent too. There was a bunch of other stuff we tried with no bad reviews. And on Tuesday's they have 3 tacos for $10! We even had the flan for dessert (go with vanilla) and it was all accompanied by sangria, paloma and sol. The staff were great, the food is kickass and the atmosphere is awesome. We even had another customer buy us drinks because everyone is just in such a great mood! La Tortilleria is worth going out of your way for! read more

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I LOVE this place. I get so excited when I go that I keep forgetting to check-in. We celebrated our anniversary and a few months later my birthday by eating some delicious authentic tacos. We decided to buy some of their fresh tortillas last week after an amazing birthday dinner, and now we are obsessed. You can get half a kilo for $8. My husband says the tortilla smell is lingering in the food pantry. He sent me back today to get some more, and of course I had to have lunch too! I usually order a chorizo quesadilla, steak tacos, and pork tacos. The Sope is also really nice. They have a few salsas to choose from and make amazing guacamole. Today we watched them make the tortillas. It provided at least 5 minutes of entertainment and my 2 year old was enthralled with the machinery and watching the yummy "bread" roll along the conveyor belt. My mouth is watering just thinking about it and now I'm hungry. Luckily I bought some corn tortillas today to make my own tacos. (Not the same, but can't afford to eat out all the time) read more

Best. Mexican. Ever. This place is awesome! They make tortillas the traditional way and sell them all over Melbourne. And they are the bomb! Reading all of the other reviews I cannot add much more. The food is fresh and full of flavour, the staff are friendly and helpful and the ambiance is great. I felt like I was in Mexico and I wanted to stay there for as long as I could. We ordered the share platter for two which meant that we were able to sample some tacos, quesadillas and tostadas. Each of these were little handfuls of heaven!'= This is going to become a regular for us! read more

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We had tried La Tortilleria's corn chips at Piedimonte's ... and they were delicious. So we decided to pay them a visit and see what else they had to offer. We ordered the set menu for $32pp the chef selects 6 dishes for you to try each. By my quick calculation of what we got at the end it wasn't any cheaper to do this ... So next time I would just pick exactly what I want. We tried chicken tostadas (yum!), corn chips and dips (yum!), nacho's (a bit soggy for my liking), potato flautas (yum), bean & spinach/cheese quesadilla's (OK), beef & pork tacos (yum,yum!!) and orange flan (yum). Also tried a lime margarita & Mexican coffee, both of which were delicious. The layout of the place is cool, particularly sitting downstairs at the front ... and the service is really friendly here. We will return! read more

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If you're a fan of Mexican food and haven't yet been to La Tortilleria then you're missing out on the most delicious authentic Mexican food, and at such a reasonable price. Just a tip, make sure you leave some room for the dessert flan. Tonight my choice was cinnamon, my dining companion who at first wasn't even going to have dessert said this flan is not be missed and proceeded to eat most of mine! read more

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One word... Authentic! The restaurant has an amazing feel, look and the overall atmosphere is appealing There was four of us and we decided to order almost everything on the menu! I think everything but two dishes. The flavours are enough to make your taste buds burst in your mouth. My friends and I at first we're not too impressed with the service, it was slow and some workers were rude but Thankfully, it's all about the food! There were two things on the menu that I personally wouldn't order again, the pork crackling and chicken tostada however my friends really enjoyed it. The one thing that all four of us really didn't like was the sope de chorizo. The flavour just didn't sit right and we couldn't finish it. Besides that, honestly this is a great restaurant, thanks for the recommendation Mel.P My friends and I agree that Sydney doesn't have Mexican food as good as this! read more

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I've been here years ago, but happened to be nearby on a tuesday so thought ah what the heck and then went for some quick tacos on the way home. Taco tuesday prices are higher than the pictures shown are. Normal price is 4.70/taco but on tuesdays its 3 for 12 as opposed to 3 for 10 about a year ago. Paired up with 5 dollar Sol cerveza's and not a bad way to spend an evening. Quick service and delicious food. Presentation - good amount of meat/toppings on each taco, my only criticism would be they are relatively small tortillas and therefore tacos, but beautiful and vibrant colours. I got two pork and one minced beef. The salsa they have on the tables are delicious and complex and suited the pork beautifully. The minced beef wasn't my favourite but can see how it would appeal to an Australian tongue. I had my Sol as a Michelada (adding tomato and clam juice, chili, lime, salt, pepper...Basically a bloody mary/caesar with beer instead of vodka). It was a pretty good michelada but again thought 3.50 to make it a michelada was a bit steep. Still peckish after my three tacos, I ordered a barbacoa flauta which was absolutely delicious. Fantastic quality. My only criticism is that either the tacos should get a bit bigger for the price, or the 3 for 10 on taco tuesday should be re-instated. If i was paying 4.70/taco I would have been supremely annoyed at the size (but certainly not the quality) which is why I've knocked off one star. read more

La Tortilleria - Tuesday menu! - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

Had a craving for Mexican food and after discovering the menu was totally gluten free - we decided to give it a go. Overall the experience was disappointing; while the food looks fantastic and authentic - the taco flavouring was bland and unless you piled spoons of salsa on each one, had no taste what so ever. We were then charged $9 for the worlds smallest 'shared' plate of watery guacamole and chips. We also ordered a children's cheese quesadilla which was rock hard and not really edible. The best part was the array of Mexican beer which was (surprisingly) very reasonably priced. read more

La Tortilleria - The worsts smallest 'shared platter' of guacamole and chips ($9!) - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

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So I was recommended to this place by a guy who takes his tacos very seriously. This is my third visit in a few months and each visit has been brilliant. Delicious food- check. Ambiance- double check. My favourite thing about this place is the atmosphere. What is so perfect is that you can sit out the front on a warm night and totally feel like you are in a different place. The restaurant is in an sort of office/industrial area with really nothing else around and so has a real wow factor as it lights up the whole street. The interior is a converted house decked out with decoration and music to match. Now onto the food- La Tortilleria gives the feeling of old Mexican mamma in the back slaving away to bring you authentic Mexican taste. The magnificent sharing plate features a selection of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas . I recommend the pork tacos, this is the truly stuff dreams are made of. If you are a Mexican amature and you are going to try only one Mexican in your life then let this be it. Tuesday tacco night where the full menu is unavailable...$10 for three tacos though which is seriously good value, match that with some sangria and you have yourself a fiesta! Book if you have more than two people as they can sometimes be really busy on a regular week night. Fun fact: flan is prouounced flan not flawn. read more

La Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

Busy spot for lunch on a Sunday but well worth the wait! As authentic as you can get in Melbourne. Good atmosphere and they have a great little selection of hot sauces and other Mexican goodies! I had to indulge as good hot sauces here are hard to find and super expensive. read more

La Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

A little piece of Mexico in my Melbourne backyard. Love getting my Mexican inspired dress on, ducking down here grabbing a plate of tacos, guacamole and crack open a few beers. This is by far my all time favourite be my friend Mexican eatery this side of the freeway. A great little venue to take close friends and those who need to be swayed of your awesomeness. The staff are friendly and efficient. Chips, salsa await at your table. With three varieties from mild, medium, and smokey. Order a good selection off the menu. I can't go past the mushroom or chorizo quesadillas. Don't be afraid to keep ordering as the night goes on. The staff are happy to help with this. Now don't be disappointed when you see only one item on the dessert menu. There's a damn fine reason for this. It is A M A Z I N G. Grammatically changing amazing. A small delicate slice of flan accompanied with a Mexican hot chocolate will soothe away any hard feelings. If it's just you and someone special, try get a seat on the bench and watch the staff prepare the corn for the next days fresh batch of tortillas. If you can't get a table try take away. read more

This is a great little Mexican restaurant hidden away in the backstreets of Parkville. Definitely recommend giving it a go. Delicious tacos, tostadas and margaritas. read more

OMG!! This place is amazing. Located in the back streets of Kensington it's not the best of locations. It's the type of venue you travel to, not just stumble across. Fortunately, it's well worth it. With Mexican food being just about everywhere these days, I was expecting more of the same - Tex Mex with cheese. Sure, it has it's place, but it's not Mexican. This place is as close to Mexico you'll get in Melbourne. The venue itself first appears a little pockie, but once seated you'll find it works. The staff are very friendly and will help you with ordering (suggesting the right amount). The food is what you'll find in any traditional mum and pop run restaurant in the back streets of Cancun. Fresh, simple and mind blowingly amazing. Get there, order everything and enjoy. Oh and say hi to me as I'm likely to be back, again and again. read more

Oh my goodness this is the place!!! Had tacos awesome guacamole was Amanda the gringa de la plancha .... no words but it's a clean plate. Found this gem on yelp and absolutely recommend read more

Last minute decision to head to La Tortilleria after we couldn't decide what to eat for dinner. We hadn't been to Mexican for quite some time and we truly were not disappointed with our meal tonight. Firstly the service was fantastic. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We had a lovely table outside and the atmosphere was good. The drinks ordered first time round was a Margarita and Tempranillo wine both very nice. As an entree it was time for Chilaquiles with slow cooked Beef Cheek. Basically a nachos dish. It was ok maybe a little soggy on the bottom but the flavours were there and not disappointed. Second we tried a variety of Tacos being Pork Chuleta, Crackling Rice & Beans, Lamb Barbacoa and a Potato Taco. The Crackling Rice & Beans was exceptional as was the Pork Chuleta. Lastly for desert we were left with the Vanilla Flan which ended it all off perfectly. We would definitely visit again and especially on a nice summer night on an outdoor table. Enjoy! read more

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I am more mexican't than mexican (yeah I went there) I have never found mexican to be the taste sensation that everyone raves about. That was until I found this little place in the back streets of industrial Kensington. Now I have been to mexico and finally I found somewhere with both the chaotic and tasty atmosphere I loved so much when we were there. It is tightly packed, the food is fresh and the service is chaotic but with love and joy about what they do. They make their own tortillas and tortilla chips and it is a good idea to take some home with you as they are very moreish! I recommend the sharing plate $40 for the two of us. It was fantastic and you cannot leave without a slice of their creme caramel flan and a serve of their churros. read more

Awesome service and even better food. Food came out fast and was absolutely amazing! I got too excited to eat and forgot to take a picture before this but still... WOW!! read more

La Tortilleria - Al pastor tacos and the carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Kensington, VIC

Tucked away this little gem I found off Ben and Andy eat Australia. Fish tacos were to die for!! And margaritas to match. read more

Just enjoyed some delicious tacos and tamales take away. Sat inside waiting for my order, I enjoyed the atmosphere so much I forgot about the order. I hardly noticed the wait at all. Getting the food home was easy, they are nicely packed in cardboard boxes, good for recycling. The cup of salsa fitted neatly into my car cup holder! The family loved the meal, and the flavor was great, it really hit the spot. An enjoyable meal, and I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu! This wait wont be as much fun! read more

It was pouring just like a typical Melbourne day and after leaving a show at the Showground, I was starving when a quick Yelp look directed me to this place and boy and I glad I followed my gut instinct. May I say, though the restaurant is not large, it is cozy with the most efficient staff ever and simply fresh food that makes me drool even as I write this. Seated by the bench side, you will find plastic plates and colourful decoration and be surrounded by other happy diners. Hands down the best horchata I have tasted in Melbourne. Believe me, any place that offers horchata (rice milk) in Melbourne is a plus already but usually they are too runny and just plain bland. Everything is made fresh and we tried several dishes but my favourite was the ceviche, tamale, gringas and chorizo special quesadilla. Great thing is if you want a bit more of a kick, there are plenty of spicy sauce options available. I wish this place was closer to home so I can stop by for take away at least once a week but hey, it is worth the hour drive from my place! If you are having a party or want to take a piece of this place home with you, you can buy freshly made corn chips, tortillas and other goodies. I also wish they sold CD's of the music they play as it had me wiggling on the way out in the rain. read more

Hidden away in the industrial area of Kensington is this gem of mexican cooking! They proudly make all of their tortillas on site and when you see the size of the machinery on the way in, you know they arn't joking! We quickly sat down and waited for the sangria to arrive! We knew that we wanted to try everything so we quickly tucked into some tacos and casadias as we pondered what else to order. A slight pause and more drinks and we were back in to it! There was a small moment of amazement as our orders were tapped into a tablet and moments later, food appeared! It led to a lot of smaller orders so we could quickly switch tasting tactics and get more in! Be sure to book (booking can be made online) as they get full, all the time! Lastly, be sure to get the guacamole! Actualy get one per person!! read more

The authenticity of La Tortilleria is as refreshing as their guacamole and house baked tortillas. No stodgy Mexican here. Finally Melbourne has a humble and bustling Mexican restaurant that boasts flavoursome fare. The staff are lively and attentive too, quick to take your order and guide you through the menu. If you're still unsure, order the tasting menu. The soft shell tacos were my absolute favourite. Seating wise, half of the tables are reserved for walk in diners and reservations for the remaining tables can also be made. Best of both worlds! #latortilleria read more

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This place is so Authentic! I love all the history behind the preparation and specially a plus is that the Chef is Mexican. You can truly notice that! The corn tortilla is made in their facilities with authentic procedures with an imported machine all the way from Mexico! The service is great! But you do need to book in advance! They have a very nice terrace in the outside area that in a sunny day the only thing that goes good is a Michelada! Tomato juice with beer. I know it doesn't sounds good, but once you tried with lemon juice and some chili spices you will understand why is so good! The service is a bit slowly, but the great atmosphere with some mexican music you don't notice it at all. I would recommend the Tacos al pastor, the agua of horchata and for dessert the vanilla flan! read more

This place is the most traditional Mexican food in Melbourne. I haven't had anything I didn't like. Order early and often! Try some salsas - they aren't all too spicy and all are quite flavorful. Then take home some tortillas! read more

I had high hopes. Reviews are good and the place has a god reputation for good food - and I flipping LOVE good Mexican, so I was keen as a bean. So I was so disappointed to come away completely underwhelmed. The food was simple, which was nice, and there was lots of variety, but everything seemed totally bland and a bit slap-happy. There wasn't even any decent hot sauce ffs! The one plus was the margarita. Maybe a little heavy on the salt (table salt just doesn't have the same effect as rock salt), but once we wiped that away it was pretty decent. Definitely not a place I'll head to again, which is sad. read more

Best tortillas in the whole continent. If you are looking to cook some good Mexican, you can't miss ordering online or simply purchasing Tortillas direct from La Tortilleria at their Kensington Victoria Restaurant. I haven't tried La Tortilleria full menu. In fact I have only tried a little sample tasting that the chef made for me probably about a year ago when I was visiting the restaurant to stock up in tortillas; that little sample tasting of quesadilla was absolutely delicious. So what can I say.. I have tasted a few good and no so good Mexican restaurants in Melbourne along the 10 years I have lived here, but La Tortilleria and their authentic Nixtamal tortillas, to me they are on the top of the list. read more