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Arnold’s wine bar in Kensington, complete with disco ball.
13.5/20

This local wine bar stands out from the crowd with its blue drink and Mexican-ish food

Melbourne has plenty of neighbourhood wine bars, but not many have Arnold’s creativity and heart.

  • Besha Rodell
Comedor is a good-looking space set in a century-old warehouse.

‘It wasn’t a great place to work’: Hatted Newtown restaurant closed until further notice

The popular Mexican bar and restaurant, which received rave reviews after opening in July, has already paused service.

  • Scott Bolles
Carnitas tacos with pico de gallo.

La Tortilleria

Melbourne’s undisputed king of tortillas.

Al pastor tacos with grilled pork, salsa verde and pineapple.

Frankie’s Tortas & Tacos

New-wave taqueria in a retro-diner setting.

The Age Good Food Guide 2025 Critics’ Picks.

Tacos to char kwai teow: 20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtime

Loaded lobster rolls, best-in-class brisket, and noodles tossed expertly in the wok: our reviewers reveal their hitlists.

  • Emma Breheny and Good Food Guide reviewers
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Trevally ceviche is served with pistachio pico verde.
Critics' Pick

Honcho

A fiery gem hidden in the hills.

El Columpio’s lamb barbacoa tacos with chilli consomme.
Critics' Pick

El Columpio

Modest diner by a Mexico City native.

The taco plate with two sides, corn and slaw, at Tacos y Liquor, Geelong.
Critics' Pick

Tacos y Liquor

Colourful nook for tacos and margs.

Goldband snapper crudo with gazpacho.
Good Food hat15/20

No. 7 Healesville

Punchy share plates and choose-your-own-adventure wines.

Slow-roasted lamb tacos with zucchini pico de gallo and salsa morita.
14.5/20

La Casita

Mezcal-fuelled, tortilla-wrapped adventures.

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