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El Loco

El Loco

(Now Closed)
Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Surry Hills
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  • Paula S.heart icon on user image
    Paula SunDecember 5, 2012
    Simple but tasty menu. Love the tacos!
  • Andre S.
    Andre SAugust 15, 2014
    The only reasons to come here is the cheap tacos. Overall I'm not a fan of the vibe or atmosphere but id come here just for the cheap food.
  • Howard T.
    Howard TNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You can get take away here and take it across the road to button bar.
  • Andii H.
    Andii HeiJanuary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Chorizo And Mozzarella Quesadilla - Second best to the el hot dog only...
  • Niviheart icon on user image
    NiviNovember 23, 2019
    Somewhat tastey, but portions are comically small and pitchers are basically 2/3rds ice.
  • Peter W.heart icon on user image
    Peter WellsAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Beer and Tacos! What more do you want ffs?
  • Paris B.
    Paris Buttfield-AddisonSeptember 5, 2014
    Pork taco was great.
  • Shinta B.
    Shinta BenildaFebruary 21, 2014
    I think this place is over rated. Music is too loud, no seat available. Tacos are cheap at $5 but not tasty. Drinks are mediocre. Maybe it's popular because it seems like lots hipsters come here.
  • Andii H.
    Andii HeiJanuary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the El hot dog - It's even better than the tacos..!
  • Andii H.
    Andii HeiJanuary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Secret Taco - Everytime, its different...what a secret.. :-P
  • Howard T.
    Howard TNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for double guac instead of getting the salsa.
  • Nik W.
    Nik WalkerJune 9, 2012
    Get here between 5 and 7 happy hour!!! Everything half price
  • Nick F.heart icon on user image
    Nick FongDecember 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Churros no longer on the board. But they still serve it.
  • Alice H.heart icon on user image
    Alice HoldstockJuly 30, 2016
    Frozen margaritas are delicious
  • Donna G.
    Donna GowMay 31, 2011
    If you are sitting at the bench tables inside there's a hook on the wall for your bag and coat. How sensible!
  • Dj Crazy C.heart icon on user image
    Dj Crazy CazMarch 2, 2013
    The food here is awesome!!
  • Abirami S.
    Abirami ShavaniJanuary 20, 2014
    Pork taco is the bomb!
  • Rai
    RaiDecember 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Service SUCKS BALLS. Ya stand in line forever only for the bartenders to serve the people behind you or not in line
  • Anastasia D.
    Anastasia DrakopoulosJanuary 13, 2012
    Try the grilled fish with fennel salad. AMAZE!
  • Marianne N.heart icon on user image
    Marianne NNovember 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the pork tacos and margatitas. Yum!
  • Old Mate Murray T.
    Think of this as totes aweso. And if you don't think it's totes aweso the lol rofl omg
  • Jugernauts G.
    Jugernauts Go!January 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The hotdog is amazing. Get it.
  • Courtney R.
    Courtney RichardsApril 17, 2013
    Yum!!!!! Wtf $5 tacos that don't even taste like cardboard.... Amaze!
  • Geoff K.heart icon on user image
    Geoff KimSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The fish "torta" sandwich is a must! Read more
  • Leanne Y.
    Leanne YinSeptember 21, 2011
    El Hot Dog is the best hot dog ever!!!
  • Rachael C.heart icon on user image
    Rachael CurrieJune 17, 2013
    The hot dog, go the dog!!
  • Leeroy T.
    Leeroy TAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Food, Hotdogs are the best!
  • Mooksy ♔.heart icon on user image
    Mooksy ♔December 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    pink cuco, hot dogs and tacos! what else :)
  • Måns R.heart icon on user image
    Måns RenntunJanuary 20, 2016
    Crowded and fun!
  • Ingrid P.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid ProwseFebruary 22, 2015
    Food is ok. Been a bit disappointed with the last few meals I've had there. There are better Mexican options in Sydney now
  • Kent H.
    Kent HughesJanuary 17, 2013
    meant to be one of top hot dogs in syd
  • Les S.heart icon on user image
    Les SimpsonJuly 12, 2014
    Saturday happy hour.
  • Jonnyheart icon on user image
    JonnyOctober 29, 2016
    happy hour pints
  • Shaun H.
    Shaun HeronSeptember 22, 2011
    Respect the 'hood. Be quiet when you leave!
  • Matt H.
    Matt HopkinsApril 1, 2012
    Can't got wrong with $5 tacos!!
  • Shawn M.
    Shawn MarshMay 12, 2012
    Hot Tamale - taco dinner with ADG, gaz and baby.
  • Janey E.
    Janey ElmgreenJune 29, 2014
    Worst tacos in Sydney. Wet and soggy, they fall apart. Go visit Alvarez & Sons in Tios up the street. THAT is great mexican.
  • Evgeny M.
    Evgeny MJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Prawn tacos and Jalapeno Margaritas!
  • Marianne N.heart icon on user image
    Marianne NDecember 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place but the music is too loud!
  • Bjorn T.
    Bjorn The Social TravelerSeptember 9, 2011
    Say Hola Que tal to the people around you. Be Social.
  • Jono ಠ.
    Jono ಠ..ಠJanuary 26, 2013
    Tastes more like Asian food. Weeeeird. Rather hit up Cantina Mobil.
  • Liana Z.
    Liana ZOctober 9, 2011
    Best hot dog ever.
  • Kae Yen W.
    Kae Yen WongDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Dance on the tables. Go on.
  • Inny S.
    Inny SoMay 11, 2012
    HOT DOG!!!!!
  • Rodrigo M.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo MartinezSeptember 16, 2012
    Tried twice, didn't like it. Under seasoned food and flavorless 'hot' sauces. I'm mexican and food doesn't really taste authentic. Sadly I was disappointed :(
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel MulhernOctober 1, 2011
    Tacos are redic!!!
  • James H.
    James HendersonMarch 2, 2012
    Dont order the mystery taco..
  • Just W.
    Just WNovember 9, 2012
    Place was busy and staff ignored us so we left.
  • Julian B.
    Julian BuenoFebruary 4, 2012
    Jalapeno Margarita don't be pussy
  • Caroline N.
    Caroline NgoOctober 8, 2013
    Overrated - tacos were messy and disappointing & the place seems grungy
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