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Bodega Underground, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bodega Underground

4.4
4.4
1509 Reviews
$40 and under
Mexican
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Bodega Underground

4.4
$40 and under
Mexican
Melbourne CBD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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

  • $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 $55pp pre-theatre menu.
  • Late Night Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Kitchen closes at 12am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm Sun - Thurs. Food orders can be placed up until this time, and then it goes to 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 1,509 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Lively

  • City Centre

    Great for brunch

  • City Centre

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • City Centre

    Great for creative cocktails

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Hot spot

  • City Centre

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • City Centre

    Lively

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bodega Underground offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the flavorful elotes and birria tacos, and the "immaculate vibes" make it a must-visit. The bottomless brunch is praised for its value, while the cocktails and "great atmosphere" complete the experience.

1,509 Reviews
  1. Saffal

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was ok, corn was solid, beef rib was pretty good but then it’s all down hill. The chicken nancho’s had like no chicken in it, we asked if they accidentally gave us the veg option to it and she came back with a new one however she said there was a little in there but here’s a new one. It was ok, but I appreciate the service. We got a few of the tacos and they were ok at best, birria was flavourless, pork shoulder taco had a bit too much of a kick but missing everything else. Also overflowing everywhere. Food wasn’t bad but I expected more from the reviews I’ve seen and heard(tiktok influencers always hyping it up far more than it deserves) The drinks were fine, I don’t know about the tajin on the rim but whatevs, it was a solid bev. It was our anniversary, I quite clearly wrote that in the notes, asking for a quiet table in the corner, ideally a both or something. Booked ahead. Got there on time. We were seated at the bottom of the stairs in the busiest loudest part of the restaurant, we had some blokes next to us having after dinner drinks that were yelling at the tops of their lungs next to us. Overall just disappointed, I can see it being a vibe for a bottomless bunch with friends or something but I think not the kind of place for a nice dinner for two.

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  2. Marina

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked this for our one year wedding anniversary weekend, and we were very disappointed. In the booking, we were asked to provide a note if there was a celebration, which we did...and there was not one single mention of a congratulations or anything. Why bother asking. The noise levels were extreme, to the point we could barely hear other, and couldn't wait to get out of there. As it was the weekend, we had to opt for the feed me menu, which was fine...however, within 5 minutes of sitting down, 4 dishes had already arrived, leaving us feeling like we were rushed and against the clock. The food, whilst plenty of (almost too much), was unremarkable and pretty bland in flavour. The staff appeared distracted, to the point of removing my not-yet-finished cocktail when I said I didn't want to order another drink. Overall, a very disappointing experience as it was something we had very much been looking forward to.

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  3. Angelica

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food, delicious cocktails and nice service. Great value the bottomless brunch. Get prepared for the chicken if you like spicy food 🥵

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  4. Michael

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for 14 ppl for a 21st. Food great, quite cramped and noisy but that’s fine for this group, maybe not so much for a romantic dinner for two. Decor was fun. Service a little disorganized but staff were trying to cope with having to do manual ordering as the electronics were on the fritz. Once the food started coming it was plentiful and generally very good. Drinks menu was a little limited but it was Mexican-themed, so no real issues from me there. Overall we were well fed and went away happy with the dinner. Would definitely go back to try some of the stuff that wasn’t on the set menu!

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  5. Emma

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious for both the vegan and standard menu - the pre-theatre show was excellent value and the drinks were 👌

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  6. Robyn

    Melbourne

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service. Was a bit noisy and crowded but good overall

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing service from staff and great food/drink. Only downside was rowdy patrons but was well handled by staff

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  8. DRAGANA

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very rushed from the second we walked in. We were forced to have the set menu. Their WiFi wasn’t working so we had to pay cash. The food wasn’t great. Cabbage and more cabbage!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic time will definitely go again. Abundance of food great value great vibe

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  10. Ella

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bottomless brunch was great. Delicious food- we loved all the different courses. Service was perfect, very quick turnaround on drinks. Usually bottomless brunches can be a bit stingey on drinks but our server was so onto it. Loved the vibe and great value for money. 12/10

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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 1509 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Bodega Underground restaurant

Bodega Underground

4.4
$40 and under
Mexican
Melbourne CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–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
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