Bodega Underground

4.4 (1578)

$40 and under

Mexican

55 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

May 14, 2025

May 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 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 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.
$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.

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 1,578 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

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 shines with its "superb and full of flavour" food, "fantastic" service, and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "generous and flavoursome" servings and the accommodating staff. The restaurant's "wide array of delicious Mexican flavors" and options for dietary needs make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

1,578 Reviews

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Michael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was fantastic, everyone was great and attentive
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Krystle
Canberra2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our time. The bar had a funky vibe, the service was lovely and the food and drinks delicious.
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Kristen
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. The food was superb and full of flavour. A friend and I shared a few small meals, felt extremely full and the cost was very affordable! I'd highly recommend Bodega and can't wait to go back there
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John
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, friendly service and a wonderful atmosphere
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Ana
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at the Bodega Underground restaurant. The staff was lovely and accommodating for our group. 10/10 would recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Sunshine Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We loved the food and the drink options. Food servings were generous and very flavoursome. We had the corn, prawn skewers, the chorizo and potato (spicy) and the beef birras and all were amazing.
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Ren
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Super impressed by the vegan feed me menu. Everything was very tasty, the cabbage and brocolini taco were fire!!!
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Ayman
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must see in Melbourne , with plenty of options and a wide array of different delicious Mexican flavors. Options for halal and gluten free which is a huge bonus!
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Calum
Aberdeen1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was absolutely excellent. Definitely the fastest service we have had at this brunch, not that the others were slow before! Would give 5 stars for value but when other locations do 2 hours for cheaper I cannot. The food is exceptional though.
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Erin
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food drinks service and vibe was incredible. Can’t wait to rebook and come back.
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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 1578 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 14, 2025

May 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 27 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

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Bodega Underground

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

$55 Lunch Offer

$55 Pre Theatre Mexi-Mimosa Menu

$60pp Feed Me Set Menu

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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