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El Loco at Excelsior
Vibrant Mexican pub serving bold flavors and lively vibes in Surry Hills.
4.4
Mexican
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Vibrant Mexican pub serving bold flavors and lively vibes in Surry Hills.
El Loco at Excelsior is a vibrant Mexican restaurant and pub located in Surry Hills, offering a colorful atmosphere with pub-style Tex-Mex cuisine. Known for generous portions and a lively setting, it features favorites like Birria tacos, frozen margaritas, and a variety of beers and cocktails. With quick, friendly service and options for vegetarians, it's a go-to spot for late-night eats, game viewings, and DJ entertainment, blending Mexican flair with a casual pub experience.
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Pub-style Tex-Mex dishes including Birria tacos, quesabirria, and vegetarian options.
Extensive selection of beers, cocktails like frozen margaritas, sangria, and mocktails.
Live DJs, sports viewing on TVs, and vibrant atmosphere for social gatherings.
Open late with convenient access for evening meals and drinks.
Casual venue suitable for parties and group events in a colorful setting.
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Overall rating
Y M
I only ate at the restaurant. Didn't sleep in the Hotel. Good food. Nice atmosphere and very kind service ☺️
Georgia E
Amazing Mexican food, generous portions & great atmosphere. The Birria tacos are an absolute winner. Love the selection of mocktails also.
Faisal Akhtar
El Loco – Foveaux Street (CBD) Very convenient location with easy access to public transport. Ordering system is modern and works well. Unfortunately, the ambience is quite poor — it feels like an old-style pub with limited proper seating and not enough shade, especially on a hot day. Food was very basic and average, nothing memorable. Being right on a busy street with constant buses, cars, and foot traffic makes it noisy and uncomfortable. Only suitable on a mild day; otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are better options nearby.
Yudith Caron
Great place if you are lost on Sophia Street and want to eat late. Nice barman and waitress, good quesabirria, even the doorman is nice. There's a DJ on site, and you can watch the game on TV AND sit on a chair (I'm looking at you, Cock'n Bull in Cairns) while drinking one of the many beers or cocktails they serve. I have no idea if the rooms are nice, but it's comforting to know there's a hotel where you can spend the night if the owner of the Beautiful Sunny Studio you reserved cannot be reached.
Fabio Colasuonno
Great cheap Mexican food in the centre of Surry Hills! One of the first places I checked out after landing in Sydney and still one my faves. Food is pub style text mex, so are drinks! I strongly suggest the frozen margarita and the sangria. Good selection of vegetarian options too. The service is quick and super kind. The atmosphere is very Mexican and colourful.
