Mexicali
Bulimba
Mexicali is a stunning pastel-hued Mexican rooftop bar and taqueria tucked away upstairs from Bulimba's Oxford Street.
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From its breezy al fresco perch with retractable clear roof, Mexicali offers views across the neighbouring rooftops of Bulimba and glimpses of the city skyline and woolstores of Teneriffe.
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Featuring a striking blue, white and terracotta pink colour scheme and lit with strings of pink fairylights, Mexicali offers a mix of banquettes, booths and bar stool seating, decorated with a scattering of earthenware jugs and tiny cacti pots.
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On weekends there's a DJ to further enliven the buzzy atmosphere, making it a perfect stop for a long lunch afternoon sesh or dinner gathering.
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The food menu, designed to share, includes entratas of sreet style corn, chicken drumettes, jalapeno poppers, buffalo cauliflower wings and Mexicali chilli salt squid.
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A range of delicious classic tacos include Baja style fish; char-grilled chicken achiote; grilled halloumi and black bean; lamb barbacoa and Mexicali beef brisket. There's also Moreton Bay Bug tacos and blue swimmer crab tostadas.
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Larger share plates include nachos (beef brisket, chicken achiote or jackfruit) served with guacamole, black beans, queso, chipotle, Pico de Gallo & crema; quesadillas (chorizo, chicken achiote or beef brisket); and Cape Grim rump cap (with chimicurri, salsa and corn tortilla).
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And for dessert (postre) there's a choice of horchata and coconut pudding; churros with house-made cajeta caramel; baked xocolate brownie skillet (made with traditional Mexican chocolate and served with ice-cream); and street-style Mexican fruit cup.
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Perfect for grazing are the great value banquets (min 2 people) with a choice of The Mexicali (7 courses) or the Chef's Banquet (8 premium courses) with the option to add a Bottomless Drink package to accompany.
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On the drinks menu are a selection of house cocktails such as the Mexi-Cola (blanco tequila, coconut liqueur, lime & sugarcane cola); Dragonfruit Mojito; Mexi Mule (vodka, ginger beer, mint & fresh lime); and The Rev Espresso (vanilla-infused tequila, coffee, liqueur, espresso & agave).
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There's also a dedicated margarita menu (classic, watermelon, strawberry, passionfruit, chilli, mezcal, coconut, Tommy's or cucumber & jalapeno), red or white sangria, mocktails, a mix of Mexican, US and Australian beers, along with spirits and wines.
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Good to know - Mexicali Bar Y Taqueria also has a venue at Nobbys Beach on the Gold Coast.
Need to know - There is onstreet parking available on Oxford St and surrounding streets.
Still hungry for more suggestions on where to eat out in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Happy grazing!