Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City
  5. Melbourne CBD
Bodega Underground, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Bodega Underground

4.4
4.4
1518 Reviews
$40 and under
Mexican

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 17:00–00:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 13:00–00:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • $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.
  • $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.
  • Bottomless Mexi-Brunch

    A$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Every Fri, Sat, and Sun we host Bottomless Mexi-Brunch sittings between 11am & 5pm, which consist of 5 dishes & 90mins of bottomless cocktails, beer & wine. Gluten free & vegan friendly options available. Tables of 2 may be sat at the bar. WARNING: Arriving late will result in a shorter seating time CANCELLATION POLICY: Bottomless Mexi-Brunch is non-refundable, however modifications to your booking may be made up until 48 hours prior to your booking time.

What 1,518 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

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner City

    Hot spot

  • Inner City

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City

    Lively

  • Inner City

    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.

1,518 Reviews
  1. Rohini

    VIP

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    90 minutes is not a lot of time if you want to talk to people as well as eat. We felt quite rushed and could not finish the food. Cocktails were great.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Chalana

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for the second time and it did not disappoint. We had the feed me menu and we were stuffed towards the end. The entire experience was made more memorable by our lovely server Katherine! She was so friendly and attentive and made the entire experience more pleasant. Will definitely be returning for a third time!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Sam

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Way to loud you couldn’t even have a conversation with the person next to you. Unable to get waiters attention for drinks. Forgot items on our food list. One item was meant to have no coriander it came out with it so was not eaten. When the pork came out it was too cold not heated at all. The zucchini was under cooked.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Kevin

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Feed me menu was perfect 👌 Spicy Margs were exactly what we were looking for !

    Is this helpful?

  5. John

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff at the venue however they work through the menu too quick. Have served all dishes within about 45 minutes. Food was tasty enough, the corn was the best of all and corn should bee really be the best dish 😂. Enjoyable and glad to have visited but no need to rush back

    Is this helpful?

  6. Louie

    Tasmania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the drinks kept flowing! I’d definitely eat here again

    Is this helpful?

  7. Vicky

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    food was average at best and service was lacklustre.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Casey

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At least my 5th bottomless brunch here. Service is always friendly, efficient and top notch, Again, followed through on all the goods, when took an interstate school friend who’s GF as our catch up. We were all so full from food, drinks and friendship. Couldn’t rate high enough again……. Thanks again

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jackson

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome day - highly recommended and will be back for a round 2!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Saffal

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    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.

    Is this helpful?

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 1518 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 17:00–00:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 13:00–00:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo