Best Tacos in Melbourne
The best tacos in Melbourne right now is La Tortilleria (score 80 from 1,066 reviews), based on 19 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for tacos in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 19 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best tacos in Melbourne right now is La Tortilleria in Kensington (3 community mentions · 2× called the best), ahead of Little Hop, Chicano Taqueria. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 19 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 19 venues ranked · 16,829 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 37 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | La Tortilleria (Kensington) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Hecho en Mexico (Hardware Lane) (3,603 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 19 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | La Tortilleria | Kensington | — | 4.2★ | Al pastor |
| #2 | Little Hop | Fitzroy | — | 4.5★ | — |
| #3 | Chicano Taqueria | Fitzroy | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Frankie's Tortas and Tacos | Fitzroy | $$ | 4.5★ | Al pastor |
| #5 | Street Taste - Carlton | Carlton | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 72 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
★ 4.2 (1,066 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 2× called the best
#2 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 277 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef brisket and elote; both are excellent choices.
★ 4.5 (942 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 371 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tacos; the empanadas are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#4 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 30 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.5 (864 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#5 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 120 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ribs and birria sandwich; don't skip the fries.
★ 4.8 (416 reviews) on Google Maps · website
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#6 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
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30📍 2 Railway Parade, Highett VIC 3190, Australia
★ 4.4 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · in 1 YouTube review
#7 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 315 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,727 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#8 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 3-5 Hosier Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the birria tacos; the raw tuna and pulled pork tacos are essential.
★ 4.5 (436 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#9 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 68/70 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (3,603 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#10 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 Ella Precinct, Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,326 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#11 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 136 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (697 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 12-14 Celestial Ave, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (197 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#13 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 Hacienda Cocina Mexicana, M28/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
★ 4.5 (549 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#14 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 339 Victoria St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,280 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#15 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 8/26 Crossley St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 5 (44 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 142 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,703 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#17 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 level 6/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (782 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#18 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 320 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
★ 4.8 (243 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#19 of 19 tacos spots in Melbourne
📍 1/189 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the asada tacos; the elote de la calle is a standout.
★ 4.8 (495 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Common tacos questions in Melbourne
Where's the best tacos in Melbourne for a special occasion?
Frankie's Tortas and Tacos ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Fitzroy.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly tacos in Melbourne?
Hecho en Mexico (Hardware Lane) is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Melbourne · 🥙 best kebab in Melbourne · 🍟 best hsp in Melbourne · 🥩 best steak in Melbourne. Tacos elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Fitzroy. Dietary: 🌱 best vegetarian tacos. Q&A: your tacos questions answered. Nationally: best tacos in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best tacos in Melbourne?
La Tortilleria currently ranks #1 for tacos in Melbourne — 3 community mentions · 2× called the best.
Where is the best tacos in the Melbourne CBD?
Tres a Cinco is the top-ranked tacos spot in the CBD (3-5 Hosier Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank tacos in Melbourne?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.