Michelin Guide-recommended Mexico City taqueria El Vilsito made a splash at Manly Wharf last weekend – and are back for a final fiesta this weekend.
You likely heard about – or even heard the joyous sounds of – the Mexican Fiesta at Manly Wharf last weekend. With live themed entertainment, delicious food stalls and margies flowing – for those who missed it, or those who are ready for the party to continue – La Mexicana is back this weekend!
The focus is around Michelin Guide-recommended Mexico City taqueria El Vilsito – who appear to be on a bit of a foodie tour. The El Vilsito team have travelled to Australia as part of La Mexicana, a bespoke Mexican food festival running alongside Artemus Group’s much-loved Margarita Week.
La Mexicana sees two chefs from El Vilsito work alongside local culinary teams to prepare the taqueria’s celebrated tacos exactly as they are served in Mexico City, bringing one of the world’s most talked-about street food institutions to Australia for the first time.
Alongside the visiting taqueria takeover, the Wharf area will come alive again this weekend with margaritas and Mexican cocktails, immersive styling and entertainment designed to capture the energy of contemporary Mexican street culture.
El Vilsito is not only recommended by the Michelin Guide but has been widely recognised internationally, recently featuring in The New York Times’ 36 Hours in Mexico City guide, alongside its appearance in Netflix’s Taco Chronicles.
The taqueria is renowned for its tacos al pastor, a beloved Mexican street food of marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, thinly sliced and served in corn tortillas. By day, El Vilsito operates out of a mechanic’s workshop in Mexico City, transforming each night into one of the city’s most vibrant and sought-after taco destinations.
Margarita Week at Manly Wharf is currently being celebrated daily until Sunday 29 March. La Mexicana will be on again from Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March.
Follow @lamexicana_festival and @manly_wharf for the latest updates.
La Mexicana
📍 Manly Wharf
🕛 HOURS
THURSDAY/ 4pm – late
FRIDAY/ 4pm – late
SATURDAY/ 11am – late
SUNDAY/ 11am – late
Image credits: Andrea Tejeda K & Manly Wharf
