Los Amantes del Agave, Brunswick, AU-VIC

Los Amantes del Agave

Name: Los Amantes del Agave
Address: 339 Victoria Street, Brunswick, AU-VIC, Australia, 3056
Telephone: (03) 9381 1787
Price range: $A40 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

274 Reviews

$A40 and under

Mexican

Top tags:

Tucked just over the train line on Victoria St, Brunswick; Los Amantes is vibrant late-night cantina style taqueria. Warm and casual with brick walls, timber decor and low-lighting inside. The courtyard is bright, jasmine scented and welcoming, perfect for summer Cumbia sessions.

The menu is authentic and fresh. Bringing the best of Mexican street food to Brunswick with traditional cooking methods, explosive flavours and fifteen different types of chilli.

Immerse yourself agave with over 150 tequilas, mezcals, raicillas and sotols. Enjoy tasting flights or catch our mezcalier for a lesson on all things agave spirit.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 22, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9381 1787
Website
http://www.losamantes.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
339 Victoria Street, Brunswick, AU-VIC 3056
Neighbourhood
Brunswick
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taquisa Banquet
A$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Los Amantes Large Group Menu Available for groups of 8 or more Required for bookings of 12 or more Entradas: Guacamole Flautas Mini Quesadillas Served with Beef, Chicken, Pickled Onion and Pico de Gallo Chef's Selection Tacos: Three mini tacos per person Please advise of dietary requirements

De Barbacoa (Lamb)A$5.00
Leg of lamb on the bone slow cooked in beer base served on an open tortilla with lettuce, onion, coriander and topped with salsa "borracha"
De Carne (Beef )A$5.00
Twice cooked beef, cooked in chipotle salsa, carrots and potato served on an open tortilla with lettuce onion, coriander, cheese, topped with green tomatillo salsa
De Pollo (Chicken)A$5.00
Chicken slow cooked in chipotle salsa and potatoes served on an open tortilla, cheese, lettuce coriander topped with green tomatillo salsa
De Pescado (Fish)A$6.00
FIsh fillet fried in maize flour beer batter on a bed of red cabbage served on an open tortilla topped with chipotle mayonnaise, fresh coriander and a lemon on the side
De Calabazitas (Zucchini)A$5.00
Zucchini, corn kernels, fresh tomatoes, sour cream, grilled manchego, served on an open tortilla with lettuce and topped with queso fresco
De Hongos (Mushroom)A$5.00
Field mushrooms and corn kernels served on an open tortilla with grilled manchego cheese and lettuce, topped with sour cream, queso fresco and fresh coriander
De Ejotes (green beans potato and jalapeño infused eggs)A$5.00
Hand picked organic green beans cooked with potato and free range oven baked eggs with jalapeños

Specials

Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)A$7.50
Cactus strips marinated in lime juice, fresh tomato, grilled onion, oregano and topped with fetta and coriander
GorditasA$6.50
Handmade maize base topped with refried beans, ricotta and mozzarella. Served with homemade salsa
SopesA$6.50
Your choice of, chicken, zucchini or mushroom served on a handmade maize base layered with refried beans, cheese and finished with homemade salsa

Flautas

$12. Pan fried trio of rolled tacos served with lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño salsa, queso fresco and a slice of tomato. Your choice of:

Flautas de Papa y Chile Poblano
Green poblano pepper and mashed potatoes
Tinga de res
Chipotle beef with carrots and potatoes
Tinga de pollo
Chipotle chicken with carrots potatoes

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Best Value
Inner City North
Great for outdoor dining

274 Reviews

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SeanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, friendly and full of good times. Did I say delicious already?
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TanyaB
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food, cozy atmosphere in the courtyard even on a cold, wet night.
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AnnC
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails, food delicious, great help to choose food from wait staff. Wonderful value for money.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reasonable prices, absolutely fantastic food. I make a point of visiting here, whenever I come to Melbourne.
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MohsenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service. We had dinner for a birthday and it was incredible. The staff were kind and accommodating and the food was finger-licking good! Will go back soon!
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AliceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience2
Great food, the service was not amazing however (lovely staff but it was hard to get their attention or extra water etc, they just kept walking past). Very loud in there but good vibe!
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KathL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely food. Will definitely come again. We sat outside and we warm and cosy
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ShannenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing mushroom and fish tacos. Definitely in my top 3 Mexican restaurants of Melbourne
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Nina
New South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service was great, we found the cocktails a little too sweet for our liking. Otherwise must try the fish and chicken taco!
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BettyN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good value good food . Would definitely go again.amazing
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SabinaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was tasty and fresh. Great atmosphere and service was quick and friendly.
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Maeve
Melbourne
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place! Order the flautas, they are terrific. As is all the other food..and recommend a spicy Margherita cocktail too.
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TinaS
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome and tasty, really good selection for vegetarians
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ScottS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Mexican joint in Brunswick. Waiter was very personable; she was happy to have a laugh and provide recommendations. Food was very nice; I also enjoyed the aesthetic.
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JoKxxx
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Highly rated but a little disappointing - limited share options and no dips other than guacamole which seemed odd. Appalling service - had to try really hard to get anyone’s attention to order drinks and then food and then drinks again - I wished they had a QR code system as def not enough staff. Food was good but not mind blowing. Reasonable prices. Super loud so hard to talk.
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Frankie
Victoria
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Yummy, fresh, authentic food. The piña coladas were awesome.
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4theluvoffood
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was exceptional Definitely a go too when needing a Mexican fix
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PAULM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the food and environment. The girls singing Happy Birthday to my wife was a great touch and she was suitably embarrassed. Thanks for a Great night. Paul.
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Lauren
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great ambience Can’t wait to return
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NicMc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe and great food. A few great options you don't see on other menus. The fish taco is the best though!
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JaniceC
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food was good but the noise levels in the outside courtyard made it impossible to have a conversation.
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KatrinaP
Melbourne
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious South American food, great atmosphere, highly recommend
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JacobB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, very friendly staff and everything came out quite fast.
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DrazenB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
The service staff were great, but the drinks service was extremely slow ... like beyond slow. I have been here before and this was the first time ... maybe they had a staffing issue ... but drinks were turning up nearly 30 mins after ordering and we did not even have our drinks while we got our food. We recd 1 drink at a time ... which made the celebration a little hard as we could not toast ... first world problem ... but awkward. But overall ... a great a littlke place ... but they needed more bar people last night.
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CleoF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service and great atmosphere
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GinaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place, best food and best service ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Coco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience1
Too squashy and loud. Became very anxious and had to leave early
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CIrussia
Melbourne
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is fast and friendly, food is delicious and plentiful. It can be crowded and noisy but that’s testament as to how well loved it is
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fancywinebars
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Mexican place in all of Australia, I'd be happy to bet on it! It is legit.
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JDRyan
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
I love the food and service but the smoky courtyard was unpleasant to eat in. I had to put everything in the was when I got home, too much wood smoke. Inside table not available, unfortunately. Will hold out next time. Otherwise, this remains a favourite.
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HarriH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great atmosphere, service fast and food always tasty and fresh.
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RossL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great flavours. Good ambience. Reasonable serving sizes.
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RachM
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this place. The staff. The food. The ambience. It can be a bit cold in the back courtyard
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MelV
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Consistently great food and this is why I’m a return local customer
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DanielP
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit since the name/ownership change. Loved it all and still the best Mexican around. We did wonder if the house tequila had changed for the margs, as it tasted slightly different.
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KylieE
Melbourne
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Best Mexican food I have had in Australia. Worth the one hour drive. Delicious cocktails, and authentic flavours.
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JasonR
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff, really friendly and attentive. Good beer recommendations. Will be back!
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BarryB
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific get together over Margaritas and Tacos!!!! Great evening all round! Muchos Gracias a todos!!!!!
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RoseS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Well priced for the quality.
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NickB
Melbourne
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good value food, with some things I've never tried before (grasshopper sauce, anyone?) Cocktails excellent. The pescado taco and cactus salad were rated highly by our small group.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Los Amantes del Agave is rated 4.4 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sept 22, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

339 Victoria Street, Brunswick, AU-VIC 3056

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Brunswick
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.losamantes.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9381 1787

Los Amantes del Agave

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Taquisa Banquet

Menu

Tacos

De Barbacoa (Lamb)A$5.00

De Carne (Beef )A$5.00

De Pollo (Chicken)A$5.00

De Pescado (Fish)A$6.00

De Calabazitas (Zucchini)A$5.00

De Hongos (Mushroom)A$5.00

De Ejotes (green beans potato and jalapeño infused eggs)A$5.00

Specials

Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)A$7.50

GorditasA$6.50

SopesA$6.50

Flautas

Flautas de Papa y Chile Poblano

Tinga de res

Tinga de pollo

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Los Amantes del Agave restaurant rated?

Is Los Amantes del Agave currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information