Los Hermanos Mexican Taqueria

It took 1 hour and 20 minutes from ordering to receive six small tacos. A quick check in or update from the staff would have been really appreciated, but they avoided everyone entirely. I had to flag someone down after an hour just to ask for an update and it wasn’t just me. I watched almost every table that night having to ask for an update. I understand there may be staffing issues, however after a quick scan of recent reviews, long wait times and poor customer service appear to be ongoing issues for the past two months. Food: The tacos we ordered were also quite small. The birria and pastor tacos were barely larger than a wedge of lemon (see photos). Flavour wise they were decent, but the long wait times, lack of customer service and small portions really ruined the experience.

By far the worst dining experience I have ever had, driven entirely by poor management and a complete breakdown in basic operations. Drink orders took over 30 minutes and only appeared after we went to the bar ourselves to ask where they were. When the drinks finally arrived, they were incorrect. There was no apology and no explanation. We checked in multiple times with our waiter about our food and were repeatedly told “five more minutes”. Several hours later, the only food we had received was guacamole and nachos. Watching the room, it was obvious this was not isolated to our table. Food was being delivered to the wrong tables, simpler orders were delayed, and there was visible confusion across the floor. What hurt most was seeing tables that arrived well after us begin receiving food while we were still waiting. Updates from staff were non existent unless we asked. Not a single waiter checked in to see if we wanted another drink. After waiting more than 2.5 hours and clarifying our order multiple times with different staff, we eventually received six tacos. Two people at our table did not receive their food at all. At the time of payment, we spoke with several other patrons who shared similar experiences. My heart genuinely aches for the two ladies who spent hours at the restaurant and did not receive a single dish. Leaving a restaurant hungry after waiting for hours is an abhorrent experience. There is no greater shame for a dining venue. And to be completely frank, how does a kitchen struggle to serve something as basic as tacos? At that point, they would have been better off bringing the ingredients to the table and letting guests assemble them themselves. This is not complex food. As a former hospitality worker, I understand that rough nights happen. Orders get missed. Kitchens fall behind. But this went far beyond that. This was a complete and utter shemozzle. The most disappointing part was watching front of house staff absorb the frustration of customers with no support, no communication, and no leadership. The pressure placed on them was obvious and genuinely sad to see. Management and the head chef need to take a long, honest look at how this restaurant is being run. I genuinely hope these issues are properly addressed, because as someone who supports small businesses and values the jobs they provide to their teams, this venue will need to resolve a great deal to remain relevant.

We love this place and have eaten here many times. We had dinner here tonight and it was really disappointing. We ordered some entrees and fish tacos, after an hour we followed up to check our food was still coming, which no one came back to update. A while later our entree arrived, and then we were asked what else we ordered, to which we replied ‘fish tacos’, and were told there are no fish tacos, by which this point we’d been there 1.5hrs. A while later our replacement for the fish tacos arrived and one of the beef tacos tasted uncooked and couldn’t be eaten. We explained what happened and left. They charged us the whole amount.

Really disappointed reading some of the other reviews as they mirror our experience and I thought they were just having a really bad night but this seems to be an ongoing theme. Arrived at 730 and it took half an hour to get our drinks, which were wrong. After 2 hours half of our table finally received there food and when questioned about the remaining we were told it hadn't even been started, we dicided to cut out losses and leave without it. Disheartening walking in after 2 hours of not receiving food and seeing the waiters and kitchen eating tacos and drinking margaritas. Also seeing the food that we ordered going past us to a table that had been there for half the time wasn't a great look. Not sure how you can have such a bad issues and it not be addressed. Be careful eating here as there is a good chance you won't receive food.

Potentially my worst dining experience ever. Almost comically awful. As soon as we arrived we were told they have only just got their liquor licence back (?!) but only for margaritas and coronas, which is the weirdest liquor licence I’ve heard of. We ordered drinks and an entree (guac, no cooking required) as soon as we were seated. It took 45 minutes for these to arrive. Our mains were ordered only 5 or so minutes after our first order. An hour in and we enquired how much longer it would be. We were told 5-10 mins. 20 mins later we asked again, “5-10 mins” was the answer. Another 20 mins later we asked again as we had to leave, advising that if it truly was only 5-10 mins that’s ok but if it’s longer we’ll need to cancel. The waitress checked with the kitchen before coming back to advise us “they said to cancel it because they have a lot of orders before yours”. Nearly 2 hours after ordering a few tacos and still apparently there was a long wait to go. Everyone in the restaurant was waiting ages, almost no food was leaving the kitchen. The service was pretty ordinary too but I don’t blame the waitstaff for that, they were clearly on the frontline of dealing with the chaos of whatever was happening in the kitchen. Nearly 2 hours of waiting and still leaving without food is atrocious. Zero stars, whoever is running that place should be ashamed.

Flavoursome tacos. Tried all of them except the green beans. And the Pastor serve of three. For two people, approx $60.

1.45hr table booking. Got told we only had an hour. Couldn't even finish our 1st drink before getting told to leave. Needed to go toilet but literally didnt have time. It was a rushed meal, would've loved to have another spicy marg and just chill for another15-30mins

The food is really good. My partner and his friends are Mexicans and they were super happy with it. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. The waitresses were chatting most of the time and didn’t really pay much attention to the customers.

I remember coming on a date here a few years ago, so in a way this place does have some good memories about it. Okay, it isn't strictly a restaurant since while you can get food here, it tends to only be finger food (though you can get a couple of filling things here). The one problem with the place was that it happened to be pretty crowded when I decided to visit it again for old times sake, and while there is food available, in the end it is more like a tapas bar.

This place is unbelievable claustrophobic. There is double normal capacity, you can't move. Only after they seat you do they bother to tell you that the food and drinks menu is on the wall which we could see once pinned to the wall. The waitress helpfully told us that the menu's on their website... If you can get over getting constantly bumped and squashed into an area which makes you envious of the middle seat of the aeroplane- then you can cope with this... Now with that said, the reason for the 4 stars: the watermelon Margherita was delicious and event bite we tried of the food was awesome and that's what it's about. We had a few differences small dishes (each about $5) and shared everything. The quality of the food was very good and was well cooked with lovely flavours. There was also a surprisingly difference in flavours for Mexican food from dish to dish. Next time I will book a table or wait for one that's not in the front. Because I realised we had the worst seats in the house. The other seats were somewhat more spacious.

I would give 5 stars, but I have to take in account that it was very loud inside and quite chaotic at the start. After a day wandering through Melbourne we had to take a few minutes to adjust to the noise and the small space. But the food is worth it! We had the Topotos and Quesedillas to start with, you notice that the ingredients are freshly made because of the authentic look of all the dishes. Next we had quite some tacos; lamb, beef, chicken, battered fish, pulled pork and smokey mushroom. Surprisingly enough our favourite was the smokey mushroom, hands down the best flavour and the most unique one. We didn't like the battered fish in a taco, the batter doesn't really add to the taste. And the beef/pork/chicken/lamb all kind of had the same taste in the end. (A good taste! But nothing really stood out.) Although the food is really cheap (5 - 7$ a dish) and you can try a lot of different things, the main ingredient of our bill was the drinks. Try the Mezcal Margarita (18$) and skip the regular Margarita (14$), both are very good but the Mezcal is just better. We tried the Mojito (12$), it's just like it should be, the real thing! We also tried the Taco beer (8.5$) and off course we had a Corona (7$). It was only at the end that we saw that you could have a jug of Sangria for 15$, we haven't tastest it but it would've cost us a lot less. I would definitely go again and take friends, but I would recommend to make a reservation to get a more spacious table, maybe in the yard. The tables at the front are right under a speaker with music, and the noise drives you crazy. I would definitely try more of the vegetarian options on the menu. (And off course I would try the Sangria...)

I remember first hearing of this place opening months ago, but the opening date kept on getting pushed back. After a few failed attempts to get there (doing drive bys only to realise it was closed) I finally got to try Los Hermanos. Now I'm going to go out on a bit of a limb here, but I dare say it does have some of the best tacos in Melbourne. I ordered the mushroom tacos and fish tacos with chipotle sauce and I think it's become my new favourite taco. The flavours were unique, delicious and the sauce just completed a great dish. The staff are all super friendly and happy to recommend dishes for you. We took their advice and went with the cactus salad. Something I've not seen in Melbourne before. A great side dish to go with the tacos. They have a cute little courtyard outside, but I personally prefer inside to enjoy the atmosphere of this awesome taqueria.

Fantastico!!!!! The best authentic tasty Mexican in Melbourne ..... Delicious fresh flavours perfect portion sizes, try everything at some point !! Great cocktails too - free poured with love by the barman :) Very affordable to - shame you can't book but get down there early

Really good tacos. Like, really good. Order 3 for about $15 and leave with your tastebuds satisfied, and your tummy full. Their margarita is also really good. The food is well worth braving the spotty, if helpful and nice, service, and the mild burden that is ordering food. We arrived just as things were winding down, but it still took some time for the food to arrive, so plan accordingly. Well worth a visit, and apparently the double cooked beef taco, and the fish taco too, are incredible. UPDATE: I've been here five or six or ten times now since my original review. Happy to say that the quality of the food has stayed just as high, while service has improved drastically. If you're in a large-ish group, you can now get table service, and food is relatively snappy in coming out. The margaritas here are likely to be the best you'll get in Melbourne, and the tequila list bats quite deep and is relatively well priced. Definitely get the mushroom taco, and the quesadilla is amazing, too. The DIY guacamole is a little awkward to make, but the super ripe avocado makes up for it. Definitely get there early (for Melbourne), as the place fills up really quickly. If you've got more than six people you can book a table, otherwise you'll have to jostle with the rest of us plebs.

I am not going to muck around with a 'witty' intro like I normally do with my overly verbose reviews. Let's get straight to the point... MARGARITAS. If it's on the drinks menu, I am ordering it. And the Los Hermanos margarita was honestly one of the best I have ever tried. Cold, crisp, and with a hint of tequila in the taste - absolute perfection. Oh, and the food? Also some of the tastiest Mexican I've had. My favourite in Melbourne has long been Mamasita but I think it has finally been toppled by Los Hermanos. The fish taco was a particular standout but we also tried the gorditas, which I'd never had before but will definitely be ordering again. The menu is on the blackboard, which can be a little hard to see if you're sitting in the window. I recommend getting the menu ready on your phone so you can order straight off that. There was also an hour-long wait on the Friday night we went, however the Victoria Hotel is right across the street and a great place to grab a beer while you wait for your table (they'll call you when it's ready.) A definite destination if you are a fan of Mexican cuisine and/or margaritas. Oh... those margaritas.

Delicious tacos. bustling atmosphere, kind of just on the side of crowded. Maybe this is why I don't go here so much seeing as it's just down the road. The back courtyard is amazing on a hot summer's day. A little pricey. Yeah I know tacos are supposed to be these tasty little treats, but would it hurt to add a second taco underneath and load them up a little? Then I can pull the second taco out and have '2' and it's more filling cause more corn/taco.... I mean it's great overall but if you are going for dinner and are hungry they don't really satisfy.

The tacos here are solid, as one would expect when there is Mexican cook in the kitchen. Service and drinks definitely need some attention Service is disorganised and confusing. We arrived and were informed that we could put our name on a list but that we couldn't trust the staff (!) to be able to spot an empty table and reserve it post haste for us, so were duly advised to "grab a table" if you see it. I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant where this is a wait list AND a recommended free for all when it comes to tables and was left totally perplexed about the protocol. Los Hermanos desperately needs a hostess on a busy Friday or Saturday night or they need to institute a booking policy. The margarita we ordered was shockingly bad: We watched the bartender make it and he couldn't even be bothered to shake the darn thing. Poor quality tequila and disgustingly sweet, with no balance whatsoever. It was virtually undrinkable. I wasn't a fan of the cactus salad either. It was dull and could have benefited from some spice and a lot more cheese. The tacos are tasty but with more and more Mexican places shooting up each day, it's no longer necessary for Melbournians to settle for the unremarkable when they want to get their taco on. This place has potential but they need to work out the kinks before I'd plan a return visit.

Joyful, Joyful is playing in my head right now. There's a full blown gospel choir and everyone is clapping and waving their hands in the air. Rejoice, for we have found Los Hermanos! This place is the tits! It made up for our bad dining experience at another place the night before ten fold! I feel like I can't use enough exclamation points!!! This place gives off a hipster vibe that you just want to be around. It was really busy when we turned up but we managed to get a table out back pretty quickly. They've really crammed as many tables as they possibly can into such a tiny but the atmosphere is so good that you don't mind touching elbows with a stranger. The place is dressed up with just the right amount of Mexicana to not delve into the kitsch realm with a beaded curtain here and a hanging cactus there. Once we were seated the waitress rabbled off the menu and between the 2 of us we ordered guacamole & chips, gorditas and 4 different soft tacos. Guac and gorditas came out first. The idea of assembling your own guac is cute but like I said before there's limited space so it's a little unco scooping out the avo and mixing everything together but once the tasting began we were in heaven. Between us we tried a chicken, pork, fish & zucchini taco. Pork wins at life every time. It can do no wrong. And it was mentioned that the fish taco was freakin' delicious too. But I think what's I'm most excited to return for is the Paloma cocktails. My god! I don't think I've ever, EVER tasted a more delicious cocktail. EVER! I'm pretty sure if I died last night I would have been a happy lady and I'd be very surprised if you didn't feel the same.

This place is the cats pyjamas, tacos and flautas are both amazing. Very chilled vibe and usually a lot of fun being had in the garden. Only downside is that if you order guacamole they give you half an avocado and some stuff to go in it to whip up yourself. I was unfussed but it caused my Mexican friend to rage for a decent amount of time.

Growing up in California, Mexican culture has always been a big part of my life. And as such, traditional Mexican food has always been one of my all time favourite fares. Since moving to Melbourne in 2011, I had struggled with finding a place that could satisfy my cravings for real authentic Mexican food. Then, I heard about a Taqueria opening in Brunswick, called Los Hermanos. I made the pilgrimage to Brunswick one evening and as soon as I had entered, a calming sense of familiarity washed over me. The decor and atmosphere of the place reminds me of my beloved Taqueria back home. My husband and I ordered the Chicken Tacos, Beef Tacos and shared a plate of Chicken Flautas. We were overjoyed with the incredible flavours that dazzled our senses, and transported us to one of the many Mexican towns we have travelled to over the years. The perfect balance of zesty, spicy and savory. The meats have the most amazing flavours, and I was extremely impressed with the Beef Tacos. In fact, even as I write this and think about the food, my mouth is watering. These are the first tacos I've had in Australia that I can truly say are the real deal. With so many tasty choices on the menu, I am now on a mission to go back again and again just so I can try each dish. And as for service; the staff at Los Hermanos were so friendly and welcoming. I instantly felt right at home. I highly recommend that anyone interested in traditional Mexican food should make the trip to Los Hermanos. Muy Bien!

This place is fantastic. Don't be fooled by the casual vibe; the food is brain-meltingly delicious (the mushroom tacos are a particular standout) and the staff are friendly, attentive, and eager to help you enjoy yourself. But the star attraction was our waiter, Oscar, (look for the luxurious moustache!). His enthusiasm, care, wit, and above-and-beyond service really elevated our night to something special. 11/10 (plus one for the moustache!)

You don't find great Mexican food everyday in Melbourne... this place easily deserves the 5 star rating!

What a cool little spot. Really tasty tacos and big tequila selection. We also had flautas which were like taco-y spring roll-y type things. It was super busy on a Friday night, but when spoken to, the servers were all so friendly, as well as the other people here. Bruno the owner also works on site and gave us/others free tequila shots. At a whim, but it has that kind of hang out/friend vibe despite looking busy/standoffish from afar. I'd def return.

Excellent Mexican food, my favourite in Melbourne. I loved the tacos and sopes, not so much the nopales salad. I'll be back.

My fav place for Mexican food! I have converted at least 5 of my friends to go here regularly and none of them live any where near Brunswick. The Fish taco is by far the best! Im not a fan of drinking tequila normally either but the cocktails they make are so good I'll drink it ! Good to arrive early as the locals know to get in fast (However if they are full you can put your name down and they will text you when a table is ready). Great for a couple or a little group.

Such a little hidden gem! Only would know this is a resturant by word of mouth as it looks like an abandoned shop. Always get in early as it completely fills up. Consistently delicious Mexican food. I recommend the fish tacos hands down.

I've been to Los Hermanos a few times and my experiences have differed over the years, this past weekend I've come out of there with a less than favourable opinion on the place. To begin with I've been told many times by staff that they do not take bookings for parties under 4 so you just have to try your luck if you're going with less than that, so Friday night my partner and I got there relatively early (around 7pm) and the place was busy, no staff acknowledged us for a while so we thought it was fine just to find a table that was not reserved... then we were noticed and told to wait to be seated. We were then put in the back courtyard and onto a share table, which was fine but then a couple who came in after us were put on a private two seat table. Wait staff were under pressure so I do understand having to wait to order etc however our entree of guacamole and corn chips came well and truly after our main dish and when it arrived finally (most likely forgotten about) it was a 'do it yourself' style situation with half and avocado and tiny bowls of ingredients, all fine but the bowl next to it had a little bit of made up guacamole already in it with a few cornchips. To be honest it looked as if it was either someone's left overs or they started making it then just stopped and chucked on the rest. Jusut seemed like a quick fix for a mistake they made with our order. The food is always good, the cocktails are delicious but the service and the way things run there is chaotic and you feel although you're a huge pain in the behind for the staff to look after, even right to the payment the staff member was unattentive and quite frankly rude.

I do believe this is the closest you can get to Mexico without crossing the equator. Los Hermanos is a simple taqueria, serving tacos, sopes, and flautas. The guacamole is legit - I can say that because I assembled and mixed it myself. Apparently, outsourcing labor onto your diners is a thing these days. Then again, everyone could use a lesson on how to make guacamole and here you will get one. The tacos were bursting with flavor with the fish taco being the real standout. The pork was also fantastic. I thought the size was fair for the price. The flautas were not great, a bit too crispy and the poblano was sparse. . Due to the fact that they don't have menus and the blackboard with the menu listed is pretty much invisible from the tables in the front, we just kinda randomly ordered food, beers, and tequila and hoped for the best. We got very lucky. I will come back when I can sit in a real seat and not on a tiny bench with one cheek hanging off the side. That probably means coming early or late.

Food good, service VERY hipster snobby. There is no sign on the building so you just have to guess that it is the right place. We were seated at the bar and told there was nowhere to hang out coats (clearly being cold is so mainstream), then our corn chips and guac were served 'deconstructed' - yep, we had to add the ingredients and scoop out and mash the avocado ourselves. I come to a restaurant for someone else to make me food! We were moved to a 4-person table once it was free but they were the smallest 2-person bench seats I've ever sat on! My husband and I were literally pressed against each other with half a butt cheek hanging off (we're both pretty average sized). Once the tacos arrived they were nice but, honestly, we felt unwelcome the whole time.

Don't bother. If you've not had much Mexican food then this place is amazing, otherwise it's totally b-grade. The food is pretty poor quality, fish tacos are made with deep fried fish, the beef and lamb quality is poor. They didn't even know how to make a Michelada drink (they put in ice and salt, and unsqueezed limes inside the glass). The service, menu, and water non existent.

Brilliant!! Loved the atmosphere and the food!! The beef taco's... Filling and very tasty!

What more do you need? Fast, friendly service and good, delicious, affordable food is a formula all restaurants should aspire to. And they should go to Los Hermanos to get a few tips on how to do it well. Well worth the trip to the off-Sydney Rd location.