Taquito

Taquito is a modern Mexican taqueria and bar located in Carlton, Victoria.

The building has a front room used as a standalone bar and a sunken backroom as a full-service restaurant separated by bathrooms. The space has a lively energy that leaves customers feeling optimistic. The venue is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. The menu at Taquito is seasonal, and the restaurant strives to use the freshest ingredients. The humble tortilla press is the hardest working piece of equipment in the kitchen, and the restaurant hand makes every tortilla from scratch. The menu is mostly straightforward, with dishes such as mulita, which is similar to a quesadilla. Taquito offers a variety of drinks, including cocktails that are all agave-based and beers that flow as freely as water. The Paloma Morita is a popular cocktail that receives an injection of heat from chili, and both drinks are designed to stand up against food and come with a half salt rim. The restaurant also has a bottleshop that is open until 11 pm, and takeaway is available. The venue has a Mexican cantina and bistro feel, with a focus on the maize and agave. The staff is friendly and offers assistance with the menu. The restaurant takes bookings for dine-in only.