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Bodega Underground, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bodega Underground

4.3
4.3
1070 reviews
$A40 and under
Mexican
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 6 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 $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 Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with unlimited cocktails and 5 courses of food, and a pre-theatre deal 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.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 53 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

  • 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

Experiences

  • $59pp Feed Me Set Menu - (Weekends)

    Multiple dates available
    Friday & Saturday evenings between 5pm and 8:30pm, guests must dine on our $59 Feed Me menu ($55 for Vego & Vegan). It includes starters, tacos, share plates & dessert. Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. 5:15pm bookings also have the choice of our $48pp pre-theatre menu.
  • 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.
  • $59pp Feed Me Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Dine on our $59 Feed Me menu ($55 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.

What 1,070 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Brunch

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • City Centre

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  1. BradJohnson

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Me and my girlfriend went here and chose the "feed me" set menu. All of the food was served very quick, and was all delicious. the only let down was the cabbage dish where it was literally a cabbage with a bit of chorizo on the side. Apart from this, the service was great and will definitely be returning
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Bottomless brunch was great value and amazing food and drinks
  3. Amber

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    we attended the 1pm bottomless brunch session on a saturday. the food was delicious and drinks were tasty. my only complaint is that it’s so noisy in there that the wait staff can’t hear your drinks order properly. which isn’t the end of the world because they’re all really good.
  4. AnnaM

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent gluten free Mexican food. Great waiters
  5. BelC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great and throughly recommend the bottomless brunch! Great food and good variety of drinks
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my mums birthday and all 5 of us enjoyed it enormously. My mum can’t have garlic and the team were amazing at giving her seperate dishes with the garlic elements taken off. The food, ambiance and service was all a 5/5. We dined at 9:30 and the place was still super busy and were happy to serve us the feed me menu. Some places are a little tighter on late night dining but Bodega does it so well. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ will come back again and again
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food all cooked over fire - definitely worth a visit
  8. Marie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Our Drinks were served to us 10 mins after we finished all our food. We ordered 2 horchatas, which we were told was being made. When it finally came, the drink was disappointing. It was super watered down and felt like we were just drinking water and sugar. I’ve had horchata before and I know that the consistency should be milkier. It would be nice if you could improve the horchata considering its price point and size. Thankfully, the food made up for our entire experience.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was fantastic and came out unbelievably fast. Love that everything is gluten free, even the churros!
  10. MeganS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    I have been coming to bodega for a few years and this is the first time I was disappointed in the food. The lamb ribs were extremely dry and the food was mostly cold as it all came out at once so by the time we were ready to eat a few dishes they were cold.
  11. FarrahD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Overall very nice dinner at Bodega. Staff were friendly and food was delicious.
  12. Abba

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Food was good, but the seats were very uncomfortable and the tables were very small and not enough space for multiple plates. We got the last table in the space and felt like we were jammed in a corner.
  13. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    LOVE this place, authentic food, fast, friendly, funny service, drinks are great. FOOD again, Elote and Birra tacos with a Tommy’s Marg is an absolute game changer. I trek it to the city for this place as often as I can and it’s always top of my suggestion list when friends ask where to eat! Thank you :)
  14. SwapnaliT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mexican chicken wings are worth trying. The prawn tostadas were lip smacking delicious!!
  15. Wendy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I wanted to try this place as has a good reputation but I think it is overrated. First off my mocktail - guava and soda was $10 and probably about 120ml so quite expensive. We ordered fried potatoes with chipotle sauce and spring onions. What we received was loaded fries so that was the end for me - what a misrepresentation. Our next dish was the pork tacos which were tasteless. The only good dish was the avocado and pea guacamole but it was very small for $15. We were considering the fish tacos until we found out the fish was Basa - imported from south east Asia. What is wrong with the delicious fish in Australia. Overall was a disappointment.
  16. Andrea

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, friendly attentive staff and a great vibe.
  17. MelanieM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Corn was a must try. Fish tacos amazing, Birria tacos just ok. Cosy and great staff.
  18. Zali

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Make sure to book since they’re always so busy. We got the birria and carnitas tacos + the elote and chilaquiles on the side. Definitely recommend the corn it was a solid 15/10!
  19. MonicaN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was average. The birria the only reason i went there but it was way too salty. The fish tacos were okay but too much avocado. The tastiest thing was the chargrilled Corn and patatas with chorizo. The place is too crowded and hot not enough oxygen flow, so I wouldn't recommend it to someone with claustrophobia.
  20. Steph

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was outstanding and attentive. Food came out at a great pace and was just so delicious. Patrons were very loud but that’s at no fault to the staff, just something to consider. Cannot wait to come back.
  21. JanineK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the Bottomless Mexi Brunch. Love the consistency of this place, it was just a good as the last time we did it. Cocktails are really nice, food was great. The staff are very efficient and really work hard. The Brunch has a really good fun vibe. I think it is great value.
  22. StephanieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down best bottomless brunch. The cocktails were lovely and the food divine. The staff tied it all together. The staff didn’t miss a beat even with a full restaurant. Definitely recommend!!!!
  23. Ralph

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and well portioned, drinks were delicious. The “feed me” menu was good value for money
  24. Stephen123

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Family catch up. Great service great food, great value
  25. JennaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 March 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Great food and drinks, very attentive staff and lovely atmosphere. My only gripe would be feeling very rushed by staff to get our table turned over.
  26. MichelleW

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We don’t have a lot of time to sit, chat and enjoy the food. Small menu but what we ordered was delicious.
  27. TravisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Real good, yummy. Really yummy. So yummy. Super yummy. Great service
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Gluten free paradise
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing ! The corn was to die for and is a must for every customer 😀. Friendly atmosphere and the food came out quick . And the churros at the end was a great way to Finnish of the meal .
  30. NaomiM

    Tasmania

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    A modern cafe with a unique vibe. Affordable food.
  31. KeiraA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    I think the Feed Me menu is fantastic - great value and amazing food! The service left a little to be desired - drinks that took over 15 minutes to get to the table twice, plus flagging someone down to get the bill involved almost doing a song and dance! However overall, the food would bring me back again, I'd just know what to expect service wise.
  32. KayTeaArrrrJay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bodega was amazing! Their food was great as was the staff! They had good choices for the bottomless drinks and the portions for the vegan menu was more than sufficient! Would definitely recommend and visit again!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here and it is definitely a place I’d come back to. Little bit of a smaller venue so felt like we could hear everyone’s conversations but my god the food was good. The lamb ribs fell off the bone, the sweet potato tacos were big on flavour and the birria tacos were just indescribable. Would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to come hear. Service was good. Food came fast. And the cocktails were delicious
  34. CatherineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sensational food in a unique underground venue close to all the theatres. The pre-theatre menu is tasty and will leave you full!! Staff friendly and know how to treat their customers well. Will definitely be back.
  35. LaetitiaS

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place, but near the end when your hours are up they do rush you out for the next round of people.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the pre show feast, everything was delicious, staff were friendly. Would strongly recommend
  37. ElizaH

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the pre-theatre menu it was great. The service was outstanding and the food was really good. As a coeliac knowing i could eat everything was a draw card and once eating will be going back again
  38. DisappointedDiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Chose this restaurant because it looked like it had good vegetarian options, however my veggo friends got partially cooked veggies (eg: beans partly raw / partly cooked, zucchini partly raw / partly cooked sort of thing). Got charged a $20 service fee for bringing in a birthday cake which was fine, but I would have expected the fee to include plating and cutting which didn’t happen. I had to plate and cut this myself, and they didn’t think about giving us cutlery to eat the cake until we asked them. The clearing of plates was slow as well - we were advised that we were going to have to leave the table soon, but the wait staff didn’t actively clear our dinner plates in preparation for us to have dessert. We had to start clearing the plates ourselves. Overall, it was disappointing and I wouldn’t be going back.
  39. FiFi

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks for a great time! Lovely staff and the food was so delish, I’m still thinking about it 😁
  40. Kate

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing value for money! And beautiful food! The ambiance was great. Highly recommend

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser 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 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9650 9979.

Bodega Underground is rated 4.3 stars by 1070 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

19:00


Booked 53 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

  • Area

    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

    Gluten-free Options

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