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Featured Recipes

145 authentic Mexican recipes — tacos, aguachiles, salsas, antojitos, mains, drinks, cocktails and desserts.

Tuna Tostada
antojitos

Tuna Tostada

Tostada de Atún

This Tuna Tostada features fresh sashimi-grade tuna with a flavorful bean base, topped with a unique ponzu sauce and various garnishes. It's a delicious representation of seafood cuisine in Mexico.

⏱ 30 minutes prep 🍳 15 minutes cook Hard
Carnitas Tacos
tacos

Carnitas Tacos

Tacos de Carnitas

Delicious tacos filled with tender, flavorful carnitas made from seasoned pork belly, cooked with spices and citrus for a rich taste.

⏱ 20 minutes prep 🍳 3 hours cook Hard
Lobster al Pastor
tacos

Lobster al Pastor

A unique twist on traditional al pastor, featuring lobster served in specially crafted tortillas with a flavorful salsa matcha.

⏱ 30 minutes prep 🍳 20 minutes cook Medium
Aguachile Verde de Camarón (Sinaloa Style)
aguachiles

Aguachile Verde de Camarón (Sinaloa Style)

Aguachile Verde con Camarones Estilo Sinaloa

The most iconic Sinaloan aguachile and the dish that built Mazatlan's reputation. Raw butterflied shrimp flash-cured in an intensely green sauce of lime, serrano and cilantro, dressed with cucumber, red onion and avocado. A fisherman's dish, all sea, lime and chile heat.

⏱ 25 minutes prep 🍳 5 minutes (marinating) cook Medium
Tacos al Pastor
tacos

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor are a classic Mexican dish featuring marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings and salsas.

⏱ 4 hours (marinating time) prep 🍳 estimated 1 hour cook Hard
Salsa Macha
salsas

Salsa Macha

Salsa Macha is a traditional Mexican sauce made with dried chiles, garlic, and nuts, perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite dishes.

⏱ 10 minutes prep 🍳 15 minutes cook Medium

"I'm from Mexico — this is the only place in Sydney, actually in Australia, where you can find real Mexican food."

— Ramiro R.

"Authentic, tasty Mexican food, great margaritas, personal and friendly service and a buzzy small restaurant space. The ceviche is world-class!"

— Iain W.

"Definitely the best and most authentic Mexican food I'm yet to taste here in Australia. Helps that the owners and cooks are actually from Acapulco itself. The spicy pork tacos and sopas are out of this world."

— Nick D.

"Best guac in Australia, hands down (on authority from a Texan). Great margs and excellent service. Highly recommend!!"

— Rachel Q.

"The best Mexican in Manly. A great range of margaritas — the passionfruit is my favourite. You have the impression you've escaped to Mexico."

— Cass

"So delicious! Fresh, zingy and spicy. Beef tacos, raw tuna tostada and spicy prawns were insane. Will be recommending to everyone."

— Robyn L.

"Simply love this place. The ceviche was the best I tried — and I tried a few. Each dish is packed with flavour."

— Lorraine B.

"Seriously tasty food! Fresh, authentic coastal Mexican. The vibe feels like you're in a cantina by the beach in Mexico."

— Matt P.

"Not your average Mexican for sure. Fresh, authentic, with great vibe and lovely welcoming service. We felt like we were on holiday."

— Tom D.

"Best Mexican restaurant in Sydney! The staff and owners are really nice and always looking to give the best service."

— Jocelyn S.

"Little hidden gem in Manly. A must visit! Colourful and fun. Fresh, authentic, yummy food — very different to a lot of Tex-Mex."

— Gabi A.

"Spectacular flavour. A sublime balance of tang, seasoning and texture. Devine fresh ingredients. Absolutely a winner."

— Dorian H.

"Love the Cuban/Mex vibe here. Small but packs a punch with its delicious menu. The fish ceviche is the bomb!"

— Karen W.

"Fantastic margaritas (order a spicy one!), delicious guacamole and chips, tacos and churros. Hands down the best Mexican food in Manly."

— Rajeev B.

"The only true Mexican food in Manly. Good collection of connoisseur tequilas and mezcals."

— Xavier B.

"Great vibe, great decor, great spot for a date. The house fave margarita is super tasty — a must order."

— Camille R.

"I'm from Mexico — this is the only place in Sydney, actually in Australia, where you can find real Mexican food."

— Ramiro R.

"Authentic, tasty Mexican food, great margaritas, personal and friendly service and a buzzy small restaurant space. The ceviche is world-class!"

— Iain W.

"Definitely the best and most authentic Mexican food I'm yet to taste here in Australia. Helps that the owners and cooks are actually from Acapulco itself. The spicy pork tacos and sopas are out of this world."

— Nick D.

"Best guac in Australia, hands down (on authority from a Texan). Great margs and excellent service. Highly recommend!!"

— Rachel Q.

"The best Mexican in Manly. A great range of margaritas — the passionfruit is my favourite. You have the impression you've escaped to Mexico."

— Cass

"So delicious! Fresh, zingy and spicy. Beef tacos, raw tuna tostada and spicy prawns were insane. Will be recommending to everyone."

— Robyn L.

"Simply love this place. The ceviche was the best I tried — and I tried a few. Each dish is packed with flavour."

— Lorraine B.

"Seriously tasty food! Fresh, authentic coastal Mexican. The vibe feels like you're in a cantina by the beach in Mexico."

— Matt P.

"Not your average Mexican for sure. Fresh, authentic, with great vibe and lovely welcoming service. We felt like we were on holiday."

— Tom D.

"Best Mexican restaurant in Sydney! The staff and owners are really nice and always looking to give the best service."

— Jocelyn S.

"Little hidden gem in Manly. A must visit! Colourful and fun. Fresh, authentic, yummy food — very different to a lot of Tex-Mex."

— Gabi A.

"Spectacular flavour. A sublime balance of tang, seasoning and texture. Devine fresh ingredients. Absolutely a winner."

— Dorian H.

"Love the Cuban/Mex vibe here. Small but packs a punch with its delicious menu. The fish ceviche is the bomb!"

— Karen W.

"Fantastic margaritas (order a spicy one!), delicious guacamole and chips, tacos and churros. Hands down the best Mexican food in Manly."

— Rajeev B.

"The only true Mexican food in Manly. Good collection of connoisseur tequilas and mezcals."

— Xavier B.

"Great vibe, great decor, great spot for a date. The house fave margarita is super tasty — a must order."

— Camille R.

9.47/10

First Table Rating

4.65/5

Food Rating

4.82/5

Service Rating

55+

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Mezcal Vago Elote

Mezcal · Espadín · Sola de Vega, Oaxaca

"Toasted corn, sweet smoke, green pepper, salty finish."

Pair with Tuna tostada · Aguachile

$148

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