Where to Find the Best Tacos in Sydney this World Taco Day

Contradicting its name, Bad Hombres is considered as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Sydney. This vegan eatery is famed for its laidback vibe and plant-based, Mexican inspired menu. Think Nachos served with house cheddar cheese, black beans, Pico de Gallo, guacamole and cashew cream; the ‘Tuna’ Tostada made with cured watermelon, cabbage and chipotle mayo; plus, don’t forget their new weekly specials of soft corn tortilla tacos. As for drinks, their cocktails are just as eclectic as the mains featuring a pleasant combination of classics served with a modern, Bad Hombres spin. If you’re stuck on where to find some of Sydney’s best tacos, look no further as you’ll find it here.

Opening their doors seven years ago, it’s fair to say that Chula serves up some of the best tacos in Sydney. Hanging off Bayswater Road in Potts Point, Chula is colourful, lively and their menu certainly packs a punch. Adorned with terracotta-like furnishings and earthy tones, Chula lets the fresh, flavourful and vibrant dishes add some spark to your visit. For World Taco Day, Chula has eight different tacos for you to try – Nopales, Avocado Baja, Pescado, Baja, Cangrejo, Pollo, Cochinita Pibil and Birria – all best paired with one of their margaritas served either on the rocks or blended for a frozen explosion.

Led by the triumphant trio (Michael Fegent, Luca Bielli and Mark Crawford) behind Tequila Mockingbird, Esteban is a sensual and sophisticated restaurant located at the back of York Street in Sydney’s heart. After 10 years of friendship and six successful years at their sister restaurant, Esteban was born out of a love for Central and Latin America lifestyle. With a live mariachi duo on the first Saturday of every month, Esteban also offers a daily lunch express menu as well as a cocktail and taco happy hour every Monday and Tuesday. Renowned for having some of the best tacos in Sydney, we recommend trying the Prawn Taco served with tomatillo and salsa Mexicana on a handmade corn tortilla. Otherwise, the Coffee Roasted Pumpkin and the Ironbark Grilled Chicken are not to be missed.

Tucked away on Pitt Street, Mejico brings the vibrancy and flavours of Mexico to the heart of Sydney. Operated by the Sam Prince Hospitality Group (Indu and Kid Kyoto), Mejico offers authentic Mexican cuisine served up in an eclectic manner. Not only do they have one of the largest selections of tequila and mezcal, but they serve guacamole that’s smashed tableside and, they offer a sensational selection of set menus to suit your next occasion. Think bottomless lunches, $10 classic margaritas every Monday and plenty of exclusive dinner opportunities and pop-ups. If you’re not convinced just yet, maybe their Pickled Jalapeño Tommy’s cocktail or WA Lobster Tail tacos will do the trick.