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Chicano Taqueria, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 17 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

17 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Enjoyed both the tacos and empanadas. Service was solid. Prompt and kind

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  2. Sharon

    Victoria1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ive asked for a refund..first entrees took over 1.5 hours, main was burnt, second main was given an oyster as substitution (cannot eat) asked for dessert to go and also not was on the set menu..was a chocolate cake with no notification thats what it was..also cannot eat as no idea if gluten free and I dont like chocolate cake. If it wasnt prepaid we would've walked out. The service ladies were lovely though and the decorations were fabulous.

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  3. Krystle

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A friend and I attended for the set-menu Halloween event, and unfortunately, it wasn’t as magical an evening as we’d hoped for. Overall, the restaurant seemed understaffed and not super organized— we didn’t receive an entree and upon telling a staff member, they simply replied, “oh, really?” An hour and a half after arrival we were brought half the main, but informed forty minutes later that they had run out of salad, so wouldn’t be receiving that (they did offer us an oyster each as replacement). My party ended up leaving before dessert— it was 11pm and after missing out on food and waiting forty-five minutes for a cocktail (the staff did give them to us on the house after realizing their mistake), we were in no mood to hang around. The tacos we had for main were tasty, and the decor was fun, but probably not enough to inspire me to return to Chicano Taqueria.

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  4. Melissa

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Their Halloween dining experience was simply wonderful. Food was abundant and yummy. Cocktails were delicious. Service was lovely. The extra touches they did for the experience were thoughtful and appreciated. Highly recommend

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  5. Rani

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good quality and delicious food, the tacos were great value for price!

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  6. Olivia

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely service and decor. Just found the tortillas had a strong flavour and were dark/rye like? Just personally wasn't for me. We got empinadas, chip and dip, duck fat potatoes and quesadillas. Quesadillas were the best filling wise.

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  7. Diana

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I came for my birthday celebration, we were served promptly, our waitress was attentive and the food was plentiful. We did have to wait an avg 10min for drinks to be ordered and then come out as well. I think overall it was a nice experience, probably wouldn’t celebrate my birthday here next time though I’d definitely return for a nice casual weekend brunch & op shop date.

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  8. Claire

    Melbourne7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and margaritas were delicious. Service was average, I had to ask the waiter to take our starter plates and glasses away after he’d brought out the mains. The restaurant was uncomfortably cold. On a very cold night it’s critical to feel warm and cosy, I had to eat with my coat on because it was so cold in there.

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  9. Charmain Gold

    Melbourne23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Weird made up rules for the mediocre “boozy brunch” not enough food & slow service was intentional delay in bringing the food out with 90mins seating for the brunch. Dumb rules like everyone must eat & drink all at same pace in order to get food & drinks!?? No where does this but this place! Also No one checked in on dietary restrictions & only offered us Chicken & Fish options Food was bland. Staff was nice.

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  10. MJ

    Melbourne11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and drinks on an absolutely fantastically priced boozy bottomless! We left absolutely stuffed full and well watered. The staff were lovely and very attentive, the atmosphere was cool and relaxed. All round, great spot.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City North
  5. Fitzroy

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