Bodega Underground

Name: Bodega Underground
Address: 55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9650 9979
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1595)

$40 and under

Mexican

55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Melbourne. Find Little Bourke Street’s late night mezcal bar and taqueria hidden underground in the China Town precinct, and open 7 days a week until late, including lunch Thursday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $59 Feed Me banquet offers great value and a huge mix of traditional Mexican street food, plus some dishes with a twist. We also offer a $75 Bottomless Brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 dishes; or a Pre-Theatre deal available every night of the week. We are located on the corner of Little Bourke and Crossley Street, Melbourne, with a moody bar and dining area perfect for both a quiet drink, or a larger celebration.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 9650 9979
Website
http://www.bodegaunderground.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
To organise an event or large booking, please email enquiries@bodegaunderground.com.au

Location
55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Crossley Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Parliament Train Station CBD Tram Stops
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

$55 Pre Theatre Mexi-Mimosa Menu
Multiple dates available
6 dishes incl dessert, plus a Guava Mimosa on arrival (beer, wine, non-alc also available). Gluten free & vegan friendly options.
$60pp Feed Me Set Menu
Multiple dates available
Dine on our $60 Feed Me menu ($56 for Vego & Vegan). It includes starters, tacos, share plates & dessert. Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. Groups of 8 guests or more must dine on the Feed Me menu. For groups of 8 or more who want a la carte or drinks only, you can book from 9pm or later.
Bottomless Mexi-Brunch
A$75.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Every Fri, Sat, and Sun we host Bottomless Mexi-Brunch sittings between 11am & 5pm, which consist of 5 dishes & 90mins of bottomless cocktails, beer & wine. Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. Tables of 2 may be sat at the bar. WARNING: Arriving late will result in a shorter seating time CANCELLATION POLICY: Bottomless Mexi-Brunch is non-refundable, however modifications to your booking may be made up until 48 hours prior to your booking time.

EloteA$7.00
Street corn with spiced chipotle mayo and queso cotija
- eaA$6.50
Mexi Chicken WingsA$15.00
Saucy fried chipotle wings, toasted guajillo, spring onion
Chilaquiles Roja*
Pulled chicken or frijoles, tortilla chips, roja sauce, cotija cheese, sour cream, coriander
- ChickenA$18.00
- VeganA$16.00
Beef Rib with Mole NegraA$32.00
Slow cooked beef rib, mole negra sauce, white sesame, crispy kale (contains peanuts)
Totopos with GuacamoleA$14.00
Corn chips served with avocado & green pea guac, and salsa morita
PapasA$12.00
Fried potatoes, chipotle garlic sauce, spring onion
2 X Tostadas de Camáron (Prawn)A$16.00
Buttery prawns, guacamole, Bodega hot sauce, cos lettuce
Cabbage & Chorizo*A$26.00
Braised cabbage, crumbled chorizo, mole blanco, guajillo oil, chives
- VeganA$24.00
Broccolini and Pistachio MoleA$18.00
Charred broccolini, pistachio mole, salsa macha, black sesame (contains nuts)

Taqueria

2 tacos per serve

Tacos de Frijoles (Black Beans)A$15.00
Black beans, jalapeño crema, pickled jalepeño, cactus, onion, coriander
Tacos de Calabacita (Zucchini)A$15.00
Battered zucchini, corn crema, apple & tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo
Beetroot Chorizo TacoA$15.00
Vegan beetroot chorizo, dutch crema potatoes, pineapple hot sauce, coriander
Tacos de Pescado (Fish)A$16.00
Fried market fish, green pea guacamole, chipotle mayo, cabbage slaw
Tacos de Chorizo y PapaA$16.00
Fried chorizo, buttery potatoes, Bodega hot sauce
2 X Birria Quesatacos & ConsomeA$17.00
12 hour braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, onion, coriander, dipping broth
Carnitas (Pork)A$14.00
Braised pork, salsa tomatillo, onion, coriander

Add Salsas

GuacamoleA$5.00
Vegan Chipotle MayoA$4.00
Sour CreamA$3.00

Postre / Dessert

Churros con Dulce de Leche*A$11.00
Cinnamon sugar coated churros (Gluten free!) served with dulce de leche

What 1,595 people are saying

Bodega Underground reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Melbourne
Gluten-free-friendly
City Centre
Gluten-free-friendly
City Centre
Healthy
City Centre
Vegetarian-friendly
City Centre
Most Booked

Review summary

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Bodega Underground offers a vibrant, lively atmosphere with "amazingly helpful and patient" staff. Enjoy "sublime margaritas and tacos," "fantastic gluten-free options," and a "great value" bottomless brunch. The "cool, laid-back vibe" makes it a perfect spot for a night out. While some experiences vary, many diners "can't wait to go back!"

1,595 Reviews

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Rebecca
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wait staff initially seemed a little rude but service improved quickly. Food was good Timing for show was perfect
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April
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great cocktail choice if you like tequila, unfortunately you can’t customise the cocktails. The food is shared platters.
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Zoe
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bottomless brunch was great! Food was delicious and filling and the drinks were tasty too. Highly recommend.
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Daniel
London4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was a really disappointing dinner. The food was average, oily and fatty. It’s more like fast food, service was very slow at the start than very fast during the food service. Wouldn’t be back and wouldn’t recommend.
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Hadassa
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Set menu had good variety. Excellent options for GF diet and other guests with dietary needs. Great lively restaurant and very comfortable seating.
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Juliet
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The bottomless brunch deal is exceptionally good value. First drinks were a bit slow to arrive! no phone number so no way to communicate last minute details.
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Laura
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre-dinner theatre menu for $55 was tremendous value for 6 courses + a complimentary drink. We very much appreciated that dietaries were accommodated within this at no extra charge.
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Amanda
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived early in order to leave in time for the symphony. Margaritas and tacos were sublime with just the right amount of punch, zest and crunch. Not a big fan of mummified limes but that's the trend, unfortunately, and I'm begrudgingly accepting it. Extremely warm and attentive wait staff and even the kitchen crew was friendly when I signalled a "yum" from our seats near the bar. Thank you! 🍸
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Bronwyn
Victoria4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Well worth a visit, the set menu is excellent value and all the food was delicious.
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Janine
Victoria5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the 6th time we have been to Bodega Underground. As usual food was great, drinks were tasty, cold and plentiful. Staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is pretty loud and colourful but really enjoyable.
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FAQs

Bodega Underground offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9650 9979.

Bodega Underground is rated 4.4 stars by 1595 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Crossley Street
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Parliament Train Station CBD Tram Stops
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.bodegaunderground.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9650 9979
Private party facilities
To organise an event or large booking, please email enquiries@bodegaunderground.com.au

Bodega Underground

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

$55 Pre Theatre Mexi-Mimosa Menu

$60pp Feed Me Set Menu

Bottomless Mexi-Brunch

Compartir / To Share

EloteA$7.00

Mexi Chicken WingsA$15.00

Chilaquiles Roja*

Beef Rib with Mole NegraA$32.00

Totopos with GuacamoleA$14.00

PapasA$12.00

2 X Tostadas de Camáron (Prawn)A$16.00

Cabbage & Chorizo*A$26.00

Broccolini and Pistachio MoleA$18.00

Taqueria

Tacos de Frijoles (Black Beans)A$15.00

Tacos de Calabacita (Zucchini)A$15.00

Beetroot Chorizo TacoA$15.00

Tacos de Pescado (Fish)A$16.00

Tacos de Chorizo y PapaA$16.00

2 X Birria Quesatacos & ConsomeA$17.00

Carnitas (Pork)A$14.00

Add Salsas

GuacamoleA$5.00

Vegan Chipotle MayoA$4.00

Sour CreamA$3.00

Postre / Dessert

Churros con Dulce de Leche*A$11.00

Featured Items

Feed MeA$59.00

Pre-Theatre MenuA$50.00

Bottomless BrunchA$75.00

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