Good Mexican is always hard to find and this spot is well hidden on level 6 of Westfield building…read more This level reminded me of an airport terminal. We started with corn chips with a bean dip. The corn chips were clearly fresh and that made a big difference. Really yum and the dip was perfect to match. Next up was grilled corn with a creamy butter coriander sauce. This was nothing special. Was more looking for something a little bit spicer considering its a Mexican. The ancient grain salad was served. This salad contained quinoa, broccoli, pumpkin, chia and pomegranate seeds with a tequila sauce. This was a great choice on the menu and definitely would choose this one again. For the mains we selected Beef enchiladas and Cod. The beef enchiladas was pretty good but not exceptional and was a little light in the meat department. The cod was not what you would traditionally expect from a Mexican so figured it was a good choice to go with. It turned out to be a stellar one. The cod was beautiful and had a nice smoky sauce to go with it. Amazingly there was room for dessert and decided to opt for the Chilli Brownie. The brownie was made with dark chocolate and didn't have that overly heavy after feeling that you get from some desserts. Just didn't really notice the chilli in it though but still nice. The experience was really good in this place. The atmosphere was very relaxed and would certainly come back again.

Tried a variety off the menu today and really enjoyed ourselves. The beef and pork tacos were yum…read moreand juicy. Guac and corn chips were tasty and zesty. Crab croquette were good and well worth the price ($20 for 4). Wasn't a huge fan of the oysters, and the chicken wings were good but not as good as the tacos and croquettes. We tried the corn semolina for dessert and I think I was craving something sweet and this wasn't! Otherwise we really enjoyed our meal and we'll be back for sure with friends.

This is a fun place to go with friends, whether you love absinthe or have never tried it before…read more This was actually not my first time having absinthe, but honestly it's the first time I've probably enjoyed it. There are a few things to know on how to prepare your drink (water dripped over a sugar cube) and the staff working here makes sure that you're preparing your absinthe correctly. They have a 3 drink limit per person. It's recommend that you start with a more mild (low proof) absinthe and then work your way up. They range from 45-74 proof. I started with "Libertine Originale" and my second drink was the "Eichelberger Limitee" -- I never would have remembered those names but thank goodness they have the menu on their website. They have 24 absinthes listed on the menu. I guess it takes a few visits to the Absinthesalon to try them all.

Everything from walking up to this corner to the final sip of your absinthe is a great experience…read more It's somewhat speakeasy-esque but easier to find. You can buy a bunch of Abinsthe related parafanelia here also if you were interested. I walked in, no reservations at around 6pm on a Friday night and was the first guest. a few minutes later a couple and another gentlement came in. My gf and I ordered two Abinsthes, and honestly we felt fine. No hallucinating or getting buzzed! The gentleman who served us was extremely knowledgeable and very proud to keep his establishment of the highest quality. We sure hope you bring this over to Hawaii!

Don't come here expecting legit Mexican food but a modern twist on some staples. Loud party area,…read morefun drinks and friendly staff make this a hip meeting area for large groups. Drinks were better than the food. They stuff the families toward the back but lack any amenities (no changing table) except a high chair. Service started off friendly but it took a while to get someone to take our order and then they forgot our dish which came out cold when we asked for it. Then we had to flag someone down to pay the bill. The watermelon salad was tasty but not complex, tossed with a few cucumbers and pistachios. The corn lollipops with spicy mayo sauce were probably the best dish. The beef empanadas were cold and average though the salsa was an interesting pickled onion. Definitely skip the octopus dish- it was dry, over cooked and lacked flavor though the presentation looked promising. It came with squares of polenta and dallops of potato mash with a dramatic squid ink streak across the dish but no interesting flavors stood out. All those dishes and still left hungry. The Guadalajara passion fruit drink was easy to sip and not too strong. The beer was average. This is more of a spot to grab some mixed cocktails and a few snacks but not meal worthy.

Out of all the restaurants that I tried in Sydney, this was definitely the most reasonably priced…read moreone offering good food of course. We started off with Margarita's - they have $10 margaritas on Mondays (or perhaps all weekdays). We lost count of how many we had, they were so good. On to the food, we tried a little bit of everything - we ordered corn lollipops, jalapeño poppers, grilled halloumi, batata bravas to start and we shared 2 items from the grill which I can't remember (probably because of the margarita's). We ended with churros & chocolate sauce which was awesome. Service was good and the staff waiting us was very friendly. He also recommended us portions for certain items to match our party size. For instance, we didn't have to order 2 portions of an appetizer instead we could order one and a half portion which I think was great. It allowed us to chose more dishes than more quantity of the same dish.

When I moved to Sydney, I knew I would crave a burrito at some point. And well, this place was the…read moreanswer. The burritos are a good size and will definitely make you feel full. Coming from California I have found burritos outside of the state not up to par, but this place did a pretty good job of satisfying my craving. Needless to say, I definitely came back more than once during my time here.

I only ate the chips and guacamole here, so I don't know how the rest of their food is, but what I…read moreordered was great! A good portion of guacamole on top, with salsa and the chips are seasoned - it was delicious! Perfect snack for just coming off the beach, which is right across the street. Fun atmosphere and kind staff.

I absolutely loved this restaurant. I came on taco tuesday and tacos were only 5 dollars which is…read moreamazing!! The employees are so so kind + I love the atmosphere/decorations of this spot. I had been craving fish tacos and their baja tacos were exactly what i needed/wanted! I recommend this spot to anyone craving tacos or some fun drinks/apps!!

Stopped in here on a recent trip to Sydney. Very simply said, some of the best tacos I have ever…read morehad in Sydney. Shrimp taco was incredible. From the tortillas, to the salsa, the marinades, all excellent! Kudos to the Chula team.

Decided to try out Dee Why Beach Burrito on a wintery Saturday night..all tables were basically…read morebooked out. The staff didn't really help us so we went around all the tables to check all the times. Ordered Jackfruit Nachos, halloumi taco and tiki prawn taco. The food was better prepared than the Newtown and Coogee ones. Little bit spenny but that's the Australian economy for you! If you put the Newtown staff at the Dee Why store + cost factor = a better review , better vibes etc. Safe to safe that the tacos are excellent but everything else is a little boring in flavour (for a pescatarian )

The burritos are pretty good but this place is unreasonably expensive and the service, just another…read morerestaurant where the staff can't be bothered - sigh

Their website says they're the real mexicans. So we put them to the test. The burrito was really…read moredelicious from salsa, rice, bean, to the meat, but everyone knows that's technically Tex Mex. The real test we ordered was POZOLE ROJO. Absolutely for real delicious. Albeit the authentic Mex flavour isn't quite a match to western palate (there's a reason they invented Tex Mex instead of just importing the whole menu), though give it a chance and it may grow on you. If we go again we'll try their other "weekend-only" specials and see if they brought the whole fiesta.

i was feeling homesick and this cured me! most delicious burrito!! i got the burrito norteño and…read morethe mix grill fajitas and the whole table agreed it was a 10/10

Super cool place that qualifies as a hidden gem as it's tucked down a little alley way. Inside,…read morethey have an upstairs dining rrom and downstairs a sweet bar and speakeasy vibe. Loved it. They did seat us under a staircase and it was annoying hearing the heavy footsteps stomping up and down throughout dinner service. The food was very good to stellar! As others have mentioned, the Tacos are King here. Tartare Tacos are amazing, and we loved the Salmon Civiche and the carnitas tacos, as well. Flathead Civiche was delicious, Brussels Sprouts were super tasty, and we also enjoyed the twice cooked Pork Belly. Not so good was the Pato Ahumado. The mole was really tasty but not enough, and the breast was really tough and fatty, plus no proper cutlery provided. Really disappointing, as we couldn't eat or enjoy it and it was like we just threw $72 away. While I did appreciate their coursing, we did wait for long periods between. Cocktails were good, as was a glass of wine, but pours are very light. Recommended, for sure. Avoid the duck.

The food at Esteban was incredible!! They had tons of options to choose from and the environment…read moresuper unique, moody, and cool. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. The tacos were amazing!! The chips and dip were also very good and had a nice balance of flavor. Was something unique that I had not tried before. Everything tasted high quality with a large depth of flavor. Would highly recommend!