Before we ever been to Cafe Pacifico, 10/10 people told us "we loved that place!". During new year period, they're all booked out by functions, we had to wait for 5 weeks prior to our visit. Finally today is the day!
You will not miss the red building once you are on the right street.
At first we thought, the restaurant is located next to FOOD SOCIETY? They must be good!
Found out later, Food Society is a restaurant next door.....^^ Anyhow, moving on.
The restaurant is upstairs, once you walk in there are menus display in a small window on your left. That says "You have found us! Welcome!"
As you walk up, the signs will lead you to the restaurant
Don't be scared tricked by their small door way, the restaurant is huge inside.
As soon as you walk in, you're trapped by their intriguing traditional decorations. It feels like a lot of elements been thrown on to one compacted space and slightly overcrowd but thanks to the high ceiling, somehow you feel warmth and welcomed.
Look around, you have beer boxes stacking up on the top half of the ceiling, Mexican hats, signs, paintings, posters, trees, street signs, colors, religious God, they've got everything here.
Their bar is amazing! I am sure you can find all the liquor here......I loved that they kept the tequila tradition, everytime someone having a tequila shot, they will ring the bell. Quite fun!
Nacho with fresh tomato sauce are complimentary as for most of Mexican restaurants.
A jug of Sangria to tick off the party
Inside of the restaurant is a bit dark, my picture is only for your references
QUESADILLAS
GRILLED FLOUR TORTILLA WEDGES WITH MELTED CHEESE SERVED WITH A SPICY JALAPENO SALSA
This is a must try dish, very nice!
Small sauces - salsa, cream cheese, and avocado
FAJITAS
A CHOICE OF MARINATED BEEF, CHICKEN CACTUS STRIPS SAUTÉED WITH CAPSICUM AND ONIONS WITH OUR OWN HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING SERVED ON A SIZZLING HOTPLATE AND ACCOMPANIED BY A PLATTER OF LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, SOUR CREAM, MEXICAN RICE AND REFRIED BEANS. “ROLL YOUR OWN” FAJITAS WITH FLOUR TORTILLAS
Tender marinated beef, grilled briefly and served on hot plate.
Is this tortillas container cute? keep our tortillas moist and warm.
Forgot what this was, just remember was shredded chicken.
Chimichanga
Deep fried flour tortilla filled with cheese, beans and choiced of shredded beef, chicken or beeans, accompanied with enchilada sauce, guacamole and sour cream.
TOSTADAS
WITH SHREDDED BEEF, CHICKEN AND VEGETARIAN – OR MIXED PLATTER. CRISPY ROUND FOUR INCH CORN TORTILLAS LAYERED WITH REFRIED BEANS, LETTUCE, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, CHEESE AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE
TACO PLATTER
CREATE YOUR OWN TACO WITH SOFT CORN TORTILLAS ACCOMPANIED BY A PLATTER OF REFRIED BEANS, RICE, LETTUCE, CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO AND GUACAMOLE. CHOOSE BETWEEN OUR OWN FRESHLY MADE SHREDDED BEEF OR CHICKEN OR SEASONAL VEGETABLES.
Stir fried Cactus
I reckon this is few places where you can have stir fried Cactus on the menu. We found it taste like pickled vegetables.
Couple of menus for your view
Then we went to The Commons nearby for their famous deep fried donuts.
They have a hidden bar at the basement, if you have time, don't forget to check it out.
Small donuts served on chopping board
Still hot inside
Smashed maringe served with seasonal berries and figs - this one is very delicious!
Raspberry Creme Brulee
Great night, great food, and great company, what more could we ask for?
Where is it?
Cafe Pacifico
Address: 95 Riley Street, East Sydney, NSW, 2010
Phone: (02)9360 3811 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02)9360 3811 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Commons
Address: 32 Burton Street, Darlinghurst, 2010
Phone: (02) 9358 1487 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 9358 1487 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
