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El Loco
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Surry Hills
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Annie BettisApril 17, 2012The hot dog is absolutely amazing & the tacos are good-reminds me of street tacos at home. As much as I love Margs I have to say this one isn't worth it. Made w/ syrup and a tiny cup filled with ice.
The tacos might be what gets you in the door (try a secret taco!) and the hot dog may be deliciously cheesy, but the churros are what brings it home!
TashaJune 11, 2012Amazing pork belly taco & chorizo quesadillas w/ mayo (I'm certain is the same one used in the mini bánh mì at Ms.G's). Churros w/ dulce de leche = heaven. Pink cuco is essential. Epic cheesy hotdog.
Great spot for a cerveza and some guacamole and tortillas. The soft tacos are delicious if sometimes a bit wet & soggy
AskMenAugust 12, 2011Take on The Excelsior hot dog, an epic sausage bleeding deep meaty flavour into soft bread beneath a smothering blanket of melted fairy-flossed cheese, pickled jalapeno and creamy mayo.
Denea GourmetRabbitJune 15, 2011Tasty hideout in the midst of a distinct lack of good food spots. Tacos are $5 each and pretty solid value, flavoursome and complex but still a rocking late night feed. Open late, real late.
Michael ShafranJuly 4, 2011Don't think of this as Mexican but our best example of US food truck fare. The pork burger, on a soft bun, is the best menu item. And try the tofu taco - so much better than it sounds!
Paul FarrellFebruary 24, 2015The Cubano is an insult to the great sandwich tradition. Like something you threw together in college after consuming vast quantities of narcotics of choice. Rubbish.
Jason DennyAugust 15, 2014Big fan of the chorizo quesadilla. Small portions so order a carne asada taco to go along with it!
Can't go past the tacos. Pork, fish & tofu are my faves. Wash down with several jalapeño margaritas.
Scott HargrovesMarch 28, 2015Australia doesn't do Mexican as well as it does other cuisines. That being said, the food here isn't bad and gives you a half decent taco. The Chipotle Fries are the bomb.
Try the El Loco salad, a towering heap of chilli tofu topped with queso fresca cheese and tortilla chips slivers.
The tacos here used to have amazing flavours, now it’s kinda like eating cardboard 😝
George WestcottJanuary 10, 2016Really enjoyed El Loco. Cheap and cheerful, but a lot of fun. Great spot for groups.
camilo hJune 1, 2012Try the Tacos - I can't remember the names of these tacos. One's beef and the other roast pork. Only $5 each. My new drink buddies
N NDecember 8, 2013Try the fish taco, jalapeño margarita and chorizo quesadilla. The churros are good for sharing (caramel sauce > choc sauce)
Tamires NogueiraJanuary 25, 2016The hot dog is good.. The beer a god price, the place is cool.. But in Brasil the dog sooooo much better
Travel + LeisureJuly 27, 2012Sydneysiders gather at El Loco’s colorful tables to munch on some of the city’s finest Mexican food, courtesy of renowned chef Dan Hong.
James WilsonJanuary 18, 2015Food and drinks were great, nice selection of tacos, but I felt everything was overpriced given how small the portions/drinks are.
The Al Pastor pork taco is the best of the bunch, though the prawn and beef are pretty delish too! Get a variety to share.
Citibank AustraliaOctober 10, 2011In October, chefs and clever culinarians share their skills and secrets. Roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron and cook up a storm. Taste the fruits of your labour afterwards as part of the CSIFF 2011
Heather Noonan-HargrovesMarch 22, 2015Fish Torta was lovely, if a little mild. Disappointed in my $15 cocktail though. You expect a full cup (cup is already small) my cup was only half full (frozen margarita) and passed over in a hurry!
Ashleigh JayneFebruary 18, 2015For a healthier option get the Taco with lettuce leaf. The burger was amazing so much flavor.
Was a bit sceptical about this place, but I was impressed. Interesting flavours, nice experimentation in pretty cool space. (Go the secret taco - I dare you) Read more
Melt in mouth Hot dogs, tacos and a good variety of Mexican beers.
everguideAugust 24, 2011Go for the tempura zucchini flower taco with miso mayo and red radish. It's on the specials board sometimes.
Gavin BAugust 2, 2013While the food is fantastic I felt more than slightly ripped off on my Lagerita. Supposed to be topped with Corona, but with all that ice, there couldn't have been more than 75mL of it!
- amazing tacos! make sure to get the Carne Asada and check out the Secret Taco.
Karin ChiuSeptember 28, 2012The jalapeno margarita is intense and crazy in the best way possible. Two words: do it!
Stacey LNovember 30, 2012Get the hot dog, but minus the bun and eat everything with a fork. Delicious
You can't go wrong with the $10 Pork Sandwich. I usually don't even eat pork!
Get 1x each a beef, chicken, prawn and pork taco and wander into flavor country
Tacos may drip (VERY probable), use the boat to avoid spilling on yourself. Now stop reading and ENJOY!
- The Hot Dog is famous, and really delicious, but don't attempt it unless you are really hungry.
- Citibank AustraliaOctober 7, 2011In October, Sydney’s coolest bars mix it up for you – with a creative Chambord cocktail and matching canapé for just $20 as part of the CSIFF 2011.
- Join Club El Loco and try this: chicken, chorizo and egg sandwich! #awesome
SarahJanuary 14, 2016Tacos are super small :-( 1 bite only. rather take the chips with the very good Chipotle mayo. guacamole is not that good.
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A local cantina where authentic recipes are free to mingle with delisiosos fresh ingredients.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–3:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
+61 2 9211 4945
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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