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Modern Mexican · Upscale Dining

Mamasita Menu Prices 2026: Tacos, Banquets & Full À La Carte Guide

Mamasita has been Melbourne's benchmark for modern Mexican food since it opened in 2010 on Collins Street. Tucked upstairs above the CBD bustle, it built its reputation on hand-pressed stone-ground corn tortillas, a tequila-forward bar programme, and a rotating menu that balances vibrant street-food energy with chef-driven technique.

Open since 2010Modern Mexican bar & kitchenBanquets from A$49ppHand-pressed corn tortillas
Sample · $$$

Signature items

Elote (corn on the cob)A$14
Overnight Black Beer Brisket Tacos (2pc)A$22
Brisket Barbacoa (chef's plate)A$47
Feed Me Mamasita banquetfrom A$49pp
Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Cheapest snack
Pickled Seasonal Vegetables A$7pp

Shared snack — chef's mother's recipe

Most popular dish
Elote A$14

Sweet corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, queso — on every banquet menu

Best value banquet
Feed Me Mamasita A$49pp

Elote + 2 snack plates + 3 taqueria plates for 2–6 guests

Most indulgent
Grass-Fed Gippsland Brisket Barbacoa A$47

12–15hr braised, chimichurri rojo, pickled red onion

Combo meals

Mamasita combo and meal deals

Feed Me Mamasita — Entry BanquetA$49pp

  • Elote
  • 2 Snack Plates (your choice)
  • 3 Taqueria Plates (your choice)

Available share-style for 2–6 guests. Groups of 7+ dine on the $59 or $79 banquet.

Feed Me Mamasita — With Larger PlateA$66pp

  • 2× Elote
  • 1 Snack Plate
  • 2 Taqueria Plates
  • 1 Chef's Plate
  • Tortillas & condiments

Available share-style for 2–5 guests (Feb 2026 version).

Feed Me Mamasita — FullA$69pp

  • Elote
  • 1 Snack Plate
  • 3 Taqueria Plates
  • 1 Larger Plate
  • Tijuana Street Salad

Available for 2–6 guests.

Mamasita Classics BanquetA$59pp

  • Mamasita Guacamole
  • Elote
  • Mushroom Tostadas
  • Braised Chicken Flautas
  • Brisket Barbacoa
  • Soft Tortillas & Condiments
  • Tijuana Street Salad

Set menu for groups of 7+.

Chef's BanquetA$79pp

  • Mamasita Guacamole
  • Elote
  • Tuna Tartare Tostadas
  • Lime-Cured Kingfish Ceviche
  • Black Beer Brisket Tacos
  • Chargrilled Chicken Asado
  • Soft Tortillas & Condiments
  • Tijuana Street Salad

The Best of Mamasita — for groups of 7+.

Full menu with prices

Mamasita full menu and current prices

All prices are in AUD from Mamasita's February 2026 menu PDF (mamasita.com.au). A 10% surcharge applies on weekends; 20% on public holidays. Some taqueria item prices are derived from PDF column alignment — confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Mamasita menu

  1. 1Pickled Seasonal Vegetables (snack, shared)Per person, served shared styleA$7pp
  2. 2Heaps Normal XPA 0% (non-alcoholic beer)A$12
  3. 3Mamasita Tap Cerveza — SchoonerA$13
  4. 4Elote (corn on the cob)A$14
  5. 5Frijoles (black bean dip)A$16
  6. 6Tijuana Street SaladA$17
  7. 7Mamasita GuacamoleIncludes house tortilla chipsA$18
  8. 8House Baked CheesecakeA$18
  9. 9House SangriaA$19
  10. 10Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos (2pc)Vegan optionA$21
What's new

New and limited-time items on the Mamasita menu

February Special

Lime-Cured Market Fish Ceviche

Coconut & green jalapeño milk, baby cucumber salsa.

A$31
February Special

Carne Asado Tacos (2pc)

Scotch fillet, salsa falsa, habanero oil, matchstick fries.

A$24
February Special

Mexican Cosmo

Tequila blanco, rhubarb, mandarin — seasonal cocktail.

A$22
Price by menu section

How much does dining at Mamasita cost?

Mamasita spans four distinct price tiers — snacks, taqueria plates, chef's plates, and banquets. Here's a breakdown of what to budget per section.

Menu SectionTypical RangeNotes
Snack PlatesA$7–$21Shared starters; Elote and guacamole most popular
Tostadas (2pc)A$21–$24Crisp yellow corn tortilla topped
Flautas (3pc)A$22–$24Rolled and fried corn tortillas
Tacos (2pc)A$21–$26Hand-pressed stone-ground corn tortillas
Chef's PlatesA$36–$47Larger individual plates for the table
DessertA$18House baked cheesecake only
MargaritasA$23–$26Nodo Blanco tequila from Jalisco
Banquet (per person)A$49–$79ppFeed Me Mamasita or Chef's Banquet
Price comparison

How Mamasita prices compare to other Mexican restaurants

Mamasita sits in the upscale modern-Mexican tier. Here's how its prices stack up against fast-casual and other sit-down Mexican venues (AUD where noted).

CategoryMamasita (AUD)Guzman y Gomez (AUD, fast casual)bartaco (USD, casual US chain)
Entry taco (per serve)A$21–$26 (2pc)A$9–$13 (single)USD $4–$6 (single)
Group banquet per personA$49–$79ppNot offeredNot offered
Chef's / signature mainA$36–$47Not offeredNot offered
Signature cocktailA$23–$26 (margarita)Not offeredUSD $10–$14
Vegetarian / vegan optionsSeveral (tagged)YesYes
About

About Mamasita

Mamasita opened in 2010 in a first-floor space above Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, and within a few years had become the restaurant most locals pointed to when asked where to find genuinely good Mexican food in the city. Chef Mario Flores leads a kitchen that takes its cues from the streets of Mexico City and the coastal taquerias of the Yucatán, but expresses them through Victorian produce — Gippsland brisket slow-braised for twelve hours, Murray Valley pork belly twice-cooked, local market fish battered in cerveza and finished with jalapeño crema.

The tortillas are the foundation of everything. Mamasita grinds yellow corn and presses each tortilla to order — a process that sets the restaurant apart from almost every other Mexican venue in Australia. The tequila programme is equally considered: Nodo Blanco, imported by the restaurant's own contact from the Banuelos family's estate in Jalisco's Canyon of Tecuani, is the base for margaritas the team describes as "over 15 years in the perfecting." The bar turns out a full cocktail list alongside a curated wine list that leans toward Victorian whites and Spanish reds.

The dining room is known for its lively atmosphere and long queues, which the team addressed with the Feed Me Mamasita banquet format — a set sharing menu ranging from A$49 to A$79 per person that lets groups graze across the full range of the kitchen without menu anxiety. Seasonal specials rotate through the menu regularly, and the restaurant accommodates dietary requirements through its fully gluten-free food preparation. A 10% surcharge applies on weekends and 20% on public holidays.

2010year opened
1location (Melbourne CBD)
15+years of margaritas

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Book a table through the official site, view the current PDF menu, and confirm weekend surcharge details before you visit.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Mamasita take reservations?

Yes. Mamasita accepts bookings through its official website (mamasita.com.au) via the SevenRooms platform. Walk-ins are also accepted, but the restaurant is popular and tables fill quickly — especially on weekends. Booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the Feed Me Mamasita banquet?

Feed Me Mamasita is a set sharing menu available for groups of 2–6 guests. It starts at A$49 per person and includes Elote plus a selection of snack and taqueria plates. The A$66pp version adds a chef's plate. Groups of seven or more dine on the dedicated banquet menus at A$59pp (Mamasita Classics) or A$79pp (Chef's Banquet).

Does Mamasita charge a surcharge on weekends or public holidays?

Yes. A 10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays. A 20% surcharge applies on Victorian public holidays. A card payment processing surcharge also applies. These are standard Melbourne hospitality practice and are disclosed on the menu.

Is Mamasita's food gluten-free?

Mamasita states that its food is "all naturally gluten-free," reflecting the corn-based foundation of the menu. However, the kitchen handles allergens, so guests with coeliac disease or severe gluten sensitivities should advise their server when ordering. An O'Brien's Gluten-Free Lager is also available on the drinks list.

Is Mamasita good for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes. The menu includes dedicated vegetarian and vegan options across all sections. Key vegan dishes include the Elote (chipotle mayo version is vegan), Pickled Seasonal Vegetables, Mamasita Guacamole, and the Spiced Confit Mushroom Tostadas (with cashew crema). Any banquet course can also be substituted with a vegetarian alternative on request.

Where exactly is Mamasita located?

Mamasita is upstairs at 11 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 — in the heart of the CBD, near Flinders Street station and the Paris End of Collins Street. The entrance is at street level and the dining room is one floor up. Phone: (03) 9650 3821.

How much does a meal for two cost at Mamasita?

For a shared dinner of snacks and taqueria plates, budget roughly A$60–$100 per person for food before drinks. If you choose a chef's plate each plus snacks and a margarita or two, expect A$100–$140 per person. The Feed Me Mamasita banquet at A$49–$69pp is often the best value for two people wanting to try the full range of the menu.

What are Mamasita's most famous dishes?

Elote — sweet corn on the cob with chipotle mayo and queso — is on every banquet menu and is arguably the restaurant's signature dish. The Overnight Black Beer Brisket Tacos and the Chargrilled Chicken Asado with pumpkin mole are consistently praised by reviewers. The guacamole with smoked guajillo oil and toasted pepitas is another long-running favourite.

What tequila does Mamasita use in its margaritas?

Mamasita uses Nodo Blanco tequila, imported directly through a contact of the restaurant from the Banuelos family's estate in the Canyon of Tecuani, Jalisco, Mexico, where it has been produced since the 1970s. Classic margaritas are served à la tradicional — straight or over ice with daily-squeezed lime — starting at A$24.