July 2018 || HOT TAMALE REVIEWS

Hot tamale reviews, thank you everyone who took your time to write us a review throughout july. here are our favourites.

TripAdvisor

Stopped in for a late lunch and a beer and stayed for some cocktails and Tequilas. The food was fantastic as was the drinks and service second to none. Didn’t want to leave but had to walk back to our room a little sober. Highly recommend.

We got the chilli nachos, enchiladas and churros. All were very tasty and meals were served promptly. We enjoyed many $6 sangrias too. Best Mexican in Darwin!

Firstly the bad news: this place is expensive, probably slightly over priced but you are paying for the view as well as the food. The service was fast and friendly and a minor error was very quickly rectified. The fish tacos are amazing as is the sangria. The cheese and corn dip starter should not be missed.

The food was amazing! Service is a bit slow but the food is worth the wait. I had the Spanish Mackerel, my husband had the Carnitas and my daughter had the Carne Asada and we all enjoyed our meals. The only part of my dish that I did not care for was the pile of canned red sauce on my plate. It was not seasoned and served no point but everything else was delicious!

Went for lunch with office team. Food was pre-ordered, which arrived on time for most of us. The menu had good variety of Mexican food compared to most places in Darwin. Portions were ok, not generous but not stingy. Food was also good and most people on my table gave a score of 7 to 8 out of 10 for their food.

Great meal overlooking the waterfront, burrito bowl was delicious. Good service by Monique very helpful

Easy going restaurant with the music to get you in the mood. We had excellent service on our night and the waitresses impressed. Have I had better tacos in my life, yes. But was relaxed and enjoyed my tequila flight!

Best food, best host, Becca McSteel. Thank you for a great lunch and i would have to recommend this to every one. Just do it!

Thank you for a great meal. I had the burrito bowl, which was delicious. Becca gave us awesome service too. Make sure you grab a bite here after you swim in the lagoon or wave pool.

Yummy fish tacos, nachos, good service! It was awesome to read the menus that stated they don’t serve straws with any drinks and the wait staff supporting the same! First restaurant in three weeks that actually realized the difference it can make by not serving plastic straws! We had our own steel straws (we travel with them everywhere), so it was a positive lunch!
Great location, child friendly and environment friendly. Definitely returning and highly recommended! Well done to the team

Google

a day ago–
Good food and great SANGRIA
a week ago–
So good we went back for more.
2 weeks ago–
Excellent food
3 weeks ago–
Greàt staff
4 weeks ago
Great food, great location. Double plus good

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May 2018 || Hot Tamale Reviews

Thank you everyone for taking your time to review our RESTAURANT. We work hard to offer good food, drinks & service.

Trip ADVISER

The waterfront location of this restaurant makes it a verz attractive option after a day of swimming and sunshine. We opted to have drinks and dinner here on two nights during our stay. On both occasions we got great, friendly service and good food. The choice of seating inside, outside under a large roof or on the edge overlooking the garden and swimming area makes this a good option for a variety of preferences.

The food choices are good – especially the beef with the fries as starter. Yum!
On both evenings we visited they had a happy hour. We were surprised that this place was not busier, considering this.

We enjoyed lunch. Staff were pleasant, prompt service, great choices. Shaded, outdoor eating area as well as indoor air conditioned. Overlooks Darwin Bay & Wharf

I have visited twice. The first time, was for dinner and some tequila. It was fantastic! The second time, I went with a Mexican who knew tequila, we had to order four different tequilas as each order could not be found behind the bar. A little disappointing. But, the staff informed me they had just put in a new tequila menu and had moved things around. Ill be going back to check!

Compliments to all the kitchen staff, food and presentation was awesome, table service fantastic, a great experience overall. Chorizo Flip is amazing

Our visit was great, we had our 2 year old in tow who was very tired.
The lovely waitress bought over some colours and activity sheet for our tired boy and we ordered the hot margarita jug. OMG it was spicy!! But good ( not very strong on the alcohol)
It took awhile to get the food ordered. I had a mushroom quesadilla and hubby had the chicken enchilada mine was good the enchilada was only average though.
Overall we had a good time and the price was ok too

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here today! Beautiful sitting outside! Compliments to the chefs, the food was awesome!!

First visit in 12 months. Lovely new menu. Great staff, nice outlook, close to CBD, 2 hr parking spots. We had fish taco and chicken enchiladas. Also good drinks selection. Specialise in tequilas but we enjoyed the wine.

Very busy little place. 300 different tequilas, you are bound to get drunk! Drinks ok, some were very strong! Food pretty good, burger came with bit of spice. Fish tacos not the best, but done well enough. The Guac was quite good, didn’t last long!

This isn’t an authentic mexican experience, but more tex mex – but nice food, good location and friendly service.

I spotted happy hour tacos at 4pm and couldn’t resist a sangria and a light bite of food. Both came with good speed by happy staff. I inquired about the hot sauce ( house made) and managed to acquire my own batch from the boss himself. It’s fantastic and I’ll definitely return for more of the great food and service

google reviews

2 days ago–
Fab!!!
2 weeks ago–
Second visit, food is fantastic as always!

April Reviews

 

Tripadvisor

Very tasty!

Fantastic happy hour specials.
Friendly and attentive staff.
Delicious, fresh Mexican food however it is on the more expensive side. It is the quality rather than the quantity that is reflected in the prices.
High chairs available as well as a complimentary colouring in/activity page for kids with crayons provided.
Would recommend to friends and eat here again.

Wait staff were nice and service was quick. Good range of gluten free food. Kids had about 4 options. Meals were rather large. Nice choice of cocktails. Nice family night out.

Went to Hot Tamale last week for lunch with my husband.
The service that we received by Becca was quick and efficient 🙂
We ordered the Burito bowl and Carnitas which were both delicious, the meat was juicy and tender.
We didn’t order any alcoholic beverages but I must say the drinks menu looked very impressive!
We will be back!

Great Mexican restaurant on the waterfront. Excellent menu and great atmosphere. Food was really good and well priced.

If you are visiting Darwin you simply must visit this fabulous restaurant at the Waterfront. Great attentive service, fantastic food and a great view.

Let the magarita’s flow ..

Thanks Becca for a couple of great nights. We wanted to eat somewhere else to get another experience but the service was just toooo awesome!

What a setting to sit on the waterfront and enjoy a fabulous cocktail, eat a beautifully cooked and presented snapper, Thanks you for making our evening fun

We called in for dinner one night & found very friendly staff, nice warm atmosphere & really good food. Cocktails are pretty god also.

The food is not your average Mexican. The menu takes you to great new options. And the tequilas take a whole A4 page but there are more not on the list. Give the popcorn a go!

Came here twice for happy hour. Enjoyed the cocktails, great selection. Dinner menu looked enticing but we already had other plans. Glad we stopped for cocktails and came back next day.

Google Reviews

Mel Flat

6 hours ago
Most delicious mexican ive ever tasted and beautiful spot to be

 

 

a day ago–
Excellent food and atmosphere, great friendly service. Would recommend
2 days ago–
Probably the best Mexican food I have ever had. I used to visit LA and San Diego Ca. regularly so I know good Baja Mex. The locally caught snapper was sensational. Make sure you try the hot sauce it’s home made with with burnt jalapeño.

 

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