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Best Taco in Carlton
Our deep dive into Melbourne's taco scene, scrutinising over 33,000 reviews across 32 restaurants, reveals that CDMX Melbourne Central stands out for its substantial, filling portions and house-made totopos.
Mexican · Carlton
350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
Taquito
Fish, ox tongue, and chicken pibil tacos earn high marks for their delicious flavours and house-made sauces. However, some diners found the steak taco quite chewy and dry, while others noted the menu can sell out completely by late evening.
Winner Verdict
Very PositiveScore
7.8
Mentions
23
Sentiment
86%
“Fantastic meal - the four taco flight is perfect for a quick sampling of the menu - the fish taco is amazing and the ox tongue is surprisingly delicious. The chips with guacamole were pretty tasty too. We also had a couple of great cocktails. If you are after a fancy Mexican meal, this is the place.”
— Jim Irvine
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$40-60 per person (217 reports)
Hours
Open - Closes 12:30 am
Address
350 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053
Phone
0478 227 055
Plus code
6X29+WM Carlton, Victoria
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Very Positive10 of 23 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 13 older).
Reviews Analysed
787+
Restaurants Evaluated
2
Sentiment Score
86%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 2 around Carlton
- 02
Street Taste - Carlton
Slow-cooked, tender beef and steak options define these tacos, which feature rich, smoky seasonings and fresh toppings.
120 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
8 mentions
7.4
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Sources
2 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
23 mentions of "Taco" tied to Taquito.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.