Mexican Republic — Restaurant in Victoria

Only Mexican restaurant I found when I was going for a vacation to Great Ocean Road from Melbourne. It is a really good restaurant to stop by for lunch or dinner.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Mexican Republic in Lorne offers a tasty experience with a few drawbacks that may impact the overall dining experience. Here's a comprehensive review of the key aspects:

Menu Variety: ★★☆☆☆ The restaurant's menu has its limitations, with a noticeable absence of a burrito bowl option and an additional charge for chicken and guacamole on nachos. While the choices might be limited, the flavours of the available dishes compensate for the lack of variety.

Food Quality: ★★★★☆ The true highlight of the dining experience at Mexican Republic lies in the flavoursome burritos and nachos. The food is not only good; it's Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm! The chef's expertise shines through these dishes, showcasing a commitment to delivering a delightful culinary experience.

Service and Atmosphere: ★★★☆☆ Friendly and accommodating staff contribute positively to the dining experience. However, the restaurant's interior is somewhat congested, allowing only one person to navigate through at a time. This spatial constraint can be inconvenient, particularly when using the toilets or when waitstaff are serving food.

Seating and Space: ★★☆☆☆ Navigating through the restaurant can be a challenge due to the limited space, requiring patrons to be considerate of others. The seating arrangement may not be suitable for those seeking a more spacious and relaxed dining atmosphere.

Outdoor Dining: ★★★★☆ Opting for the outdoor dining areas is recommended for a more comfortable experience. Well-designed spaces with transparent blinds offer protection from the elements and a pleasant ambience. Outdoor seating provides a better alternative for those looking for a more relaxed and spacious setting.

Tasty Highlights: ★★★★☆ Despite the menu limitations, the burritos and nachos steal the show with their deliciousness. The flavors are not just good; they're downright Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm! The chef's expertise in crafting these dishes showcases the restaurant's commitment to delivering a delightful culinary experience.

Recommendation: Mexican Republic in Lorne, while having some menu constraints and spatial challenges, remains a satisfying dining destination. Consider opting for the outdoor dining areas to enhance your overall experience and savour the delectable burritos and nachos. Despite some drawbacks, the restaurant's commitment to delivering flavorful dishes and maintaining a friendly atmosphere deserves...

Mexican Republic - A restaurant that is tucked away from the bustling main streets. Absolutely loved the covered, yet see through, outdoor seating which overlooks the picturesque Lorne landscape. However, things didn’t go well for me. My friend and I stopped for dinner after a very long day. I drove almost 400km and was having severe headache. I am writing this review in the comfort of my bed so it won’t sound biased in any way.

We placed the order through the app and paid. Waited 43 mins, and had to ask for the food. And it took them another 3-4 mins to deliver the food to the table. How do I remember accurately even after a day? Well, like I said, I was so frustrated and wanted to pick on something and it made me check the time every now and then. Remember, we had another 1 hour 57 mins driver to reach home and we lost almost 1.5 hours in this restaurant.

Service was good. They check on you in between.

I find it a bit pricey. The toilet sticks big time!!! To make it worse we sat next to the toilet door (the door that opens to the back hallway/alleyway and next to it is the toilet. I had to literally cover my nose, it smelled like some sort of wet dog in there! I noticed a air freshener the second time I went in, i wish I saw it on the first place so I could have sprayed it. Anyway, not my job!!

I would have happily given 5 star but yea, experience is everything for me. Especially when I pay more than GnG for a Burrito or Quesadilla.

Taste? It was delicious. The Burrito...

We ordered by the QR code and paid - but it sent me an SMS that the restaurant did not confirm they received it. Flagging the waitress - she copied down my order on a notepad - My wife mentioned corn chips but changed her mind, told her to never mind - but the waitress ignored her, also ignored our calls to her as she was going back inside. She ended up placing a handful of plain corn chips in a small dish on the table.

We finished our meal, we got up to leave - and to our suprise they called to us saying we handn't paid for the chips - and wanted to charge us $10 FOR THE PLAIN CHIPS. The tacos and burritos were already overpriced, then a 10% surcharge AND then more transaction fees we had to pay and now they're demanding $10 for a handful of plain chips?! Pure greed! I pointed out the ludicrous price but was dismissed by the waitress - who continued to hold the eftpos machine out in front of me. Left feeling manipulated and ripped off, really soured the whole experience, though the food wasn't fantastic, either. Will never return, would recommend others avoid it too. El Santo in Geelong is an order of magnitude better in all categories of price,...