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Say Hola to the Best Mexican Restaurants in Brisbane
From bargain haunts for taco Tuesday to chic rooftops for cocktails and ceviche, these are the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane right now
Quash your cravings for fresh Mexican food at Brisbane’s best spots, which range from frozen margs and birria specialists La Bodega Taqueria to elegant rooftop destination Maya Mexican. When it’s bottomless brunch you’re after, Pepe’s will look after you, whilst cocktail fans will do well to make a booking at Comuna Cantina. Ready to tuck in? These are our editor’s picks of the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane right now.
Best Mexican in Brisbane for Cocktails and Margaritas
Maya Mexican
Inspired by a trip to Guadalajara, Maya Mexican was born from a love of artisanal tequila and regional Mexican fare. The all-white aesthetic of this bougie rooftop bar lends itself perfectly to an elegant evening out with the girls, or a date night destination that will soon become a regular on your rotation.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Date night, Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans
Baja Brisbane
Step off the eclectic streets of Fortitude Valley, and into the refined atmosphere of Baja. Designed to set you at ease, this chic and pared-back venue sets the scene for authentic Mexican eats.
Order a mezcal margarita before diving into the ever-changing menu of fresh, modern Mexican fare that will scintillate your senses with hard-to-find spices and smokey, charred aromas.
Suburb: Fortitude Valley
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans, Group dining
Comuna Cantina
This sleek little pink and white Mexican restaurant in Brisbane dishes up a delightful mix of salad bowls, tasty starters (think grilled corn, chicken bites, cauliflower bites, wings and more) and a long list of tacos, nachos, quesadillas, burritos and fajitas with options for vegans and gluten-free folk.
Comuna Cantina is the perfect place to wrap up a long day in the office, or a long week, over a cocktail bag or two shared with your best pals. Don’t know what we mean by cocktail bag? Head to their IG and check it out — this pink drink has to be seen to be believed!
Suburb: Multiple locations
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Cocktail lovers
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Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant is an absolute rite of passage for anyone who loves Mexican food and good vibes. First opening their doors in Milton in 1972, you’ll now find this iconic restaurant located in Newmarket, Jindalee and Wynnum. The guac mixed table-side is a highlight, as are the sizzling fajitas and selection of Mexican beers.
Suburb: Multiple locations
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Budget-friendly, Quick bite, Cocktail lovers
La Bodega Taqueria
Known for their generous bottomless brunches, La Bodega Taqueria ensure there’s something for everyone on the menu, whether it’s small plates and frozen margs or tacos and tequila shots. Whilst specials come and go, they always have options for gluten-free and vegan diners. The two set menus are really reasonably priced and stress-free if you’re looking to best sample the whole offering.
Suburb: Multiple locations
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Quick bite, Group dining, Date night
Need To Know: Score two tacos for $10 every taco Tuesday.
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Cartel Del Taco
This 1980s-inspired street taqueria is all about authentic fare. Executive chef and co-owner Erick Martinez, born and bred in Mexico City, is the brains behind the menu, which delves deep into classic Mexican street food. Think tortas, tacos, chargrilled meats and sweet treats. The decor at Cartel Del Taco is just as authentic as the menu, brought straight from Mexico to don the walls of this buzzing Brisbane staple.
Suburb: Multiple locations
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Tacos
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Group dining, Weekend plans
FAQs About the Best Mexican Restaurants in Brisbane
Some of the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane include Maya Mexican, Baja, Comuna Cantina, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant, La Bodega Taqueria and Cartel Del Taco. The line-up spans elegant rooftop dining at Maya, refined modern fare at Baja, and cocktail-fuelled group nights at Comuna Cantina, through to the iconic table-side guac at Pepe’s, bottomless brunches at La Bodega and authentic Mexico City street food at Cartel Del Taco.
For cocktails, several Brisbane Mexican spots stand out. Baja is the place to order a mezcal margarita before diving into its ever-changing modern menu, while Maya Mexican leans into artisanal tequila across its elegant all-white rooftop. Comuna Cantina is famous for its cocktail ‘bags’ and La Bodega Taqueria pours frozen margs alongside tequila shots at its bottomless brunches. Pepe’s rounds things out with a selection of Mexican beers. Cocktail lovers are well looked after right across the city.
Fortitude Valley is home to two of Brisbane’s best Mexican spots: Maya Mexican and Baja. Maya is a bougie all-white rooftop bar inspired by a trip to Guadalajara, pairing artisanal tequila with regional Mexican fare, ideal for date night. Just off the Valley’s eclectic streets, Baja offers a chic, pared-back setting for authentic modern Mexican.
For authentic Mexican in Brisbane, Cartel Del Taco is a standout — a 1980s-inspired street taqueria led by Mexico City-born executive chef and co-owner Erick Martinez, serving classic street food like tortas, tacos and chargrilled meats, with decor brought straight from Mexico. Baja in Fortitude Valley also delivers authentic eats, layering hard-to-find spices and smoky flavours into its modern menu. Maya Mexican leans into regional fare and artisanal tequila inspired by Guadalajara.
Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant is the standout for value, sitting at a $ price guide and perfect for a budget-friendly quick bite. A rite of passage for Brisbane Mexican fans, Pepe’s first opened in Milton in 1972 and now has homes in Newmarket, Jindalee and Wynnum, with table-side guac, sizzling fajitas and Mexican beers among the highlights. La Bodega Taqueria also keeps things wallet-friendly with its reasonably priced set menus and $10 two-taco deal every Taco Tuesday. Both prove you can eat well in Brisbane without blowing the budget.
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