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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

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

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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
Trevally ceviche is served with pistachio pico verde.
Critics' Pick

Honcho

A fiery gem hidden in the hills.

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Get two tacos and a tinnie for $22 at Bar Tobala.
Critics' Pick

Bar Tobala

Film-noir diner meets tropical cocktail bar.

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.
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No. 7 Healesville

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

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