Brisbanes Best Mexican Restaurants

Tucked along James Street in Fortitude Valley is one of Brisbane’s top Mexican restaurants and bars, Carmen Tequileria. One of the city’s best kept secrets, Maya focuses on creating beautifully crafted Mexican dishes and, of course, boozy tipples you simply cannot refuse – most of which include their impressive selection of tequila, small-batch artisanal mezcals and agave-based spirits. This Day of the Dead, opt for their four-course Suntuoso Set Lunch Menu available from 12-2pm for $49 per person. Bookings are essential.

The CBD and Everton Plaza are truly blessed to be the home of one of the best Mexican restaurants in Brisbane, Comuna Cantina. The perfect destination to celebrate Day of the Dead with an authentic feast, Comuna Cantina takes pride in serving delicious Mexican food. Honouring traditional flavours and its neighbouring communities, dishes are mindfully created using only the best seasonal ingredients around town. This Day of the Dead, try their Bottomless Weekends menu which includes share plates, cocktail jugs and even live music.

Looking for one of the best Mexican restaurants in Fortitude Valley? Set your sights to the skies with Maya. This chic rooftop bar and restaurant effortlessly fuses Mexican-Australian cuisine together at their open-air venue. This Day of the Dead 2024, opt for their Fiesta shared set menu available for groups with a minimum of four guests. Priced at $75 per person, Fiesta includes some of the chef’s favourite dishes from their a la carte menu. The Mango Jalapeno Margarita is a must-try too.