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Bodega Underground, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bodega Underground

4.0
4
860 Reviews
$40 and under
Mexican
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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 Friday - Sunday. Try a Tequila or Mezcal cocktail, or speak to our team about sipping some exciting Agave spirits instead. The $55 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 $69 Bottomless Brunch on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 courses of food. 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.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 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

  • Late Night Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Please note, at the moment the kitchen closes at 12am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm every other night. Food orders can be made up until this time, bookings after these times are for drinks only.

  • $48 Pre Theatre Mexi-Mimosa Menu

    Multiple dates available
    6 dishes incl dessert, plus a Guava Mimosa (or beer or wine) on arrival! Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. AVAILABLE FOR 5:15pm SEATING ONLY.

  • $48 Lunch Offer

    Multiple dates available
    6 dishes incl. dessert, plus a Guava Mimosa, beer, wine or agua fresca (soft drink) on arrival! Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. PLEASE NOTE: Bottomless Brunch is available on this day at 1pm & 3pm.

What 860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Gluten Free Options

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Good Vegetarian Options

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

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  1. T

    Tristen

    Perth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, very nice staff and incredible food.
  2. CC

    CorneliaC

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great fun, pre theatre dinner is very quick and the corn on cob starter and churios desert were the highlight. Just enough yums to keep the tummy rumbles at bay, but would have loved maybe a bit more main meal items? But then it was winter!
  3. P

    Pris

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, cocktails and food. Definitely recommended!
  4. SG

    SeanG

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great value set menu with quick service. Great food
  5. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Service from the start was outstanding. We arrived early and while they were still finishing up their bottomless lunch service (we were in for dinner), they seated us for drinks, even locking us in for 30 mins while preparing for dinner service (& kept serving us drinks). It’s definitely a younger crowd vibe, with that quite loud, and food was a bit hit and miss. Lacking in seasoning & 2 chicken wings for $14 is a bit insane. We had the $50 feed me menu and didn’t leave hungry but not sure the items were worth the individual prices. Margaritas were good. Great location for pre-show meal and drink - but as I’m over 30 probably won’t rush back.
  6. LS

    LauraS

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Drinks were on point and the food was delicious- outstanding service. Well worth it! Bottomless brunch
  7. MC

    MCMXCVIII

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good place for a dinner with friends or a date. Good service.
  8. KA

    KritikaA

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was great! A bit pricey but delicious nonetheless.
  9. EK

    EunjiK

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The portion was just right for us, everything was delicious and cocktails were good as well. Friendly service and not too noisy.
  10. MH

    MarissaH

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food and generous with the bottomless drinks.
  11. T

    Turtle

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Bottomless Brunch at Bodega is really tasty and good fun. The flavours in the food are superb!
  12. NT

    NaTr

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    Noise levels were really loud and we were told that we had 10 mins left of our seating when the remainder of our meals hadn't come out yet. Food was below average.
  13. L

    Liam

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food, better cocktails! Seats pretty uncomfortable but everything else really, really good
  14. ML

    MsLee

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vibrant snug little venue with a fun mexican feel. Had the feed me menu, plenty to eat, great cocktails and attentive staff. Would def go back. :)
  15. EO

    EmilyO

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food at an appropriate price, with many vegetarian and vegan options. Service was great, and the ambiance was awesome.
  16. A

    Andy

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! I loved the set menu because I have a hard time choosing what to eat when I go out! The atmosphere was great and all the staff really looked after us well! Really warm even when sitting close to the door! 10/10 would come again!!! Thanks for making our anniversary a great one ❤️
  17. LD

    LeahD

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the bottomless brunch at Bodega Underground, such great value for lovely food and a nice selection of drinks. Staff were really friendly and attentive to make sure we always had drinks topped up.
  18. D

    Darija

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a bit noisy so hard to talk, the food and service was really amazing though!
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience2
    It was cold in the doorway
  20. NF

    NeuzaFG

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious and great margaritas 🍹. Would definitely go back
  21. M

    Mikes

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Bland food, quick service. Nice staff. Wouldn’t eat here again
  22. TP

    TiffanyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and cocktails, really great having a set menu and being able to try lots of different courses.
  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the bottom less brunch. Our waiter Darcy was amazingly friendly and provided great service. Food was delicious and drinks were 👌.
  24. BK

    BrianK

    Brisbane

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, attentive service and fantastic ambience
  25. PK

    PhillipK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent, food, service and drinks, highly recommended.
  26. A

    Azalacaya

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Unfortunately our order was wrongly recorded, so we wait for food that never came. Then when we gave up waiting and asked to pay, that took an eternity. Food we did get was good, but overall a really frustrating experience.
  27. KI

    KIARAT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, feed me menu definitely fed us both and was good for money
  28. CS

    CalS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service very accommodating when we thought not enough room for our group. Food was delicious and the drinks endless.
  29. RJ

    RhysJ

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food, great atmosphere, delicious cocktails and great staff. Partner is gluten and dairy intolerant and they took care of her meals. And the set meal is well worth it
  30. A

    Apricaa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favourite place to eat, great food, great vibes
  31. J

    Jave

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Came for a birthday and booked a table for 16 - the group was set out over 3 separate tables which ruined the point of a group event - everyone felt separated and awkward and I was really disappointed.
  32. CS

    ClaireS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great place to eat delicious meals. It had a great vibe, the food came out quickly and the drinks were awesome. Will definitely be heading back there!
  33. MW

    MegW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great way to start a night out at the theatre with Bodega's Theatre meal - 6 fabulous courses and a delicious mimosa - it was fantastic.
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Restaurant was a bit dingy. Needed a clean and the food was ok, fish tacos weren’t great. Beef tacos were good. Wouldn’t go back tho unfortunately.
  35. CW

    CazW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food… we had the “feed me” menu.. delicious variety and fresh. On the noisy side with loud music but otherwise a great night out with friends.
  36. SM

    SimonM

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food selection- GLUTEN FREE!! - good portion sizes ( not too big). After a slow start service was excellent
  37. TM

    TheaM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing service. Apparently there had been staff shortage, and you would not know as the manager took it upon himself to ensure our table was well looked after (a shot of tequila on the house!) given we needed to wait for the table booked. Food was incredible, and really fun vibe. The service is what stood out - super helpful and knowledgeable. Will be back!
  38. LJ

    LaurenJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    food wasnt as good as i was hoping corn was the best bit
  39. AO

    AmberO

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the food and service. We dined early to get to the theatre on time, service was fast. Noisy space but fun eclectic style
  40. KC

    KatieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect pre-theatre dinner. Super fast service and delicious food. Will definitely be back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bodega Underground does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Bodega Underground also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9650 9979.

Bodega Underground is rated 4 stars by 860 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bodega Underground

55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Crossley Street

  • Neighborhood

    Melbourne CBD

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am

  • 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

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