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Dan Hong might just be the busiest chef in town at the moment with Lotus bistro, Ms G's and El Loco as well as a Cantonese restaurant on the cards. El Loco is a Cantina stuck to the side of a pub (Surry Hills music venue the Excelsior Hotel, recently acquired by the legendary Hemmes clan). So don't go in expecting a restaurant experience: go in expecting approachable pub-Mex. Once you've done that, you'll have a fun time with the $5 tacos, Margarita slushies, Mexican beers and, of course, the hot dog. If you were in Mexico you'd probably the expect the tortillas to be exceptional quality for a fiver. But here in Sydney, we're not so lucky. That said, the fillings are excellent with highlights being the al pastor (pork'n'pineapple) and the carne asada (lemongrass beef). A pub doing tasty, casual eats that aren't laksa? It's so crazy it just might work.
 
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El Loco details

Address
64 Foveaux St

Surry Hills 2010

Transport
Nearby Stations: Central

Telephone 02 9211 4945

Price per person including drinks Up to $50

Open Mon-Thu 12 noon-late; Fri-Sat 12 noon-3am; Sun 12 noon-10pm

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