Chicano Taqueria

3.8 (17)

$40 and under

Mexican

371 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

For serious food lovers, Chicano Taqueria is a hidden gem that blends SoCal soul with fine-dining technique. Chicano brings a rare level of precision to casual dining, and channels haute cuisine expertise into something more relaxed, but no less refined.

At Chicano, the tortillas are pressed to order. The sauces are slow-cooked. The menu is ingredient-led and unapologetically chef-driven. Think bright, bold tacos built on technical finesse—where every charred pepper, every splash of citrus, and every pickled jalapeño earns its place.

Chicano is the kind of spot that turns a quick dinner into a conversation. The vibe is low-key. The cocktails are punchy. And the food? It’s Californian-Mexican through a fine-dining lens—layered, vibrant, and built for people who live to eat.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9008 4081
Website
https://chicano.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Chicano, a SoCal-inspired Mexican spot in Fitzroy. Our open-plan venue offers a chef’s table for an immersive dining experience & flexible seating, perfect for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. With projector screen, sound system, and attentive staff, Chicano provides a unique and inviting setting

Location
371 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Cross street
Brunswick Street and Rose Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram 11 Strops at Leicester St/Brunswick St
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Chicken TacosA$8.50
Grilled honey and chipotle chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo, house crema, chicken crackling (GF)
Pork TacosA$8.50
Carnitas style pork, smoked pineapple salsa, citrus slaw, house crema, salsa criolla (GF)
Fish TacosA$8.50
Crispy orange and chili flathead, mango and habanero salsa, citrus slaw, house crema (GF)
Veggie TacosA$8.50
Grilled spring veggies, guacamole, puffed chickpeas, pico de gallo, house crema (VO) (GF) (V)
Tofu TacosA$8.50
Crispy achiote tofu, guacamole, citrus slaw, pico de gallo, vegan house crema (GF) (VG)
Four of a KindA$25.00

Empanadas

Empanadas
Hand pressed Mexican-style dumplings served with house crema, lime, and celery salt
- BeefA$8.50
- PorkA$8.50
- CornA$8.50
Trio of EmpanadasA$22.00

Quesadillas

Quesadillas
Flour tortilla with chipotle braised beans, cilantro & lime rice, Oaxaca cheese blend, served with house crema
- Hickory Smoked ChickenA$24.00
- Carne AsadaA$14.00

Salads

Strawberry EnsaladaA$21.00
Mandarin, Tajin strawberries, fresh cos, Meredith goats cheese, crispy ancho almonds, honey vinaigrette (GF) (V)
Chicano BowlA$16.00
Black beans, red capsicum, corn, Spanish onion, avocado dressing, pico de gallo (GF) (VG)

Desserts

Molé Chocolate CakeA$15.00
Flourless chilli chocolate cake with dulce de leche buttercream & fresh berries (CN) (GF)
Vegan Mango CheesecakeA$15.00
With ginger rice pudding & passionfruit coulis (CN) (GF) (VG)

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Chicano Taqueria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.