Hecho en Mexico (Hardware Lane)

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68/70 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Hardware Lane Mexican icon for margaritas and birria tacos on a huge menu.

A buzzy Hardware Lane fixture with lively outdoor tables great for people-watching, though indoor seating runs noticeably cold and service strains under weekend crowds.

An extensive menu covering tacos, burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas, a $75pp bottomless brunch package, sombrero-wearing waitstaff, and a mezcal-forward margarita list.

A broad, crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired menu rather than a regional-specialist kitchen. reviewers describe it as 'Mexican-inspired' with generalist flavours across dishes.

Mid-range Mexican pricing with genuine deals (weekday $5 tacos, occasional $9 special nights) offset by reviewers who find add-ons like guacamole and drink packages poor value.

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Comparing options? See Maiz y Cacao nearby · 4.8
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Google rating4.8 ★ · 2,411 reviews
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68/70 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Melbourne

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