Benzina Cantina

Name: Benzina Cantina
Address: 84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC, Australia, 3072
Telephone: 0431 178 288
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.3

4.3

148 Reviews

$41 to $100

Mexican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Benzina Cantina, nestled along High Street in the vibrant heart of Preston, is your go-to destination for good times, mouth-watering food, and top-notch tequila. Inspired by the fresh and tasty flavours of street-style Mexican cuisine, Benzina Cantina offers a lively dining experience with neon-lit signs that add a fun and energetic vibe to the space. The rooftop terrace is the perfect spot to savour a hot taco and an ice-cold margarita. Whether you're popping in for a quick, hearty local meal or planning to stay into the night for some fun, Benzina Cantina has you covered. This popular Mexican restaurant in Preston is renowned for its lively atmosphere and delicious offerings, making it a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.

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Location
84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC 3072
Phone number
0431 178 288
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mexican, Dining Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:30 Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 16:00–18:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Guac and Corn Chips (GF)$16.00
Corn Ribs$18.00
Lightly fried corn coated in red miso, feta & butter dressing, sprinkled with paprika.
Street Style Corn$18.00
Whole corn chargrilled & served with feta, chipotle mayo, sweet paprika & coriander.
Quesadilla$19.00
Toasted flour tortilla, melted cheese, corn salsa, red salsa.
- Beef, chicken, pork or veg$4.00
Nachos$20.00
Corn chips, melted cheese, beans, salsa verde, corn salsa, guac, pico de gallo & coriander. (GF)
- Beef, chicken, pork or veg$4.00
Amigos Watermelon Salad$17.00
Watermelon, feta, roasted pumpkin seeds & olive oil dressing.

Tacos

Barbacoa (Beef)$10.00
Brisket & short ribs cooked for 8 hours topped with salsa verde, white onions & cilantro.
Carnitas (Pork)$10.00
Sticky, crispy pork belly topped with guac, chipotle mayo, salsa verde, white onion & cilantro.
Pollo (Chicken)$10.00
Spiced chicken thigh topped with salsa, cheese, cilantro & pico de gallo.
Baja (Fish)$11.00
Deep fried corn battered fish, red cabbage, cilantro & chipotle mayo.
Vegetarian$10.00
Spicy pan-fried onion, capsicum, cauliflower, zucchini & potato topped with red salsa, guac, chipotle mayo & cilantro.
Spicy Sweet Potato$10.00
Very spicy roasted sweet potato, vegan cheese, vegan mayo, jalapeno’s & cilantro. (V)
Taco Trio$28.00
Your choice of any 3 tacos
- Fish taco$1.00

Mains

Buritto$24.00
Beef, pork, chicken or veggies. Your choice of filling with beans, pico di gallo, rice, cheese, corn salsa, sour cream, chipotle mayo, & salsa in a flour wrap.
Fish Buritto$27.00
Deep fried corn battered fish, rice, beans, cheese, chipotle mayo, red cabbage & verde or red salsa.
Buritto Bowl$26.00
Beef, pork, chicken or veggies. Same as our traditional buritto without the flour wrap.
Enchiladas$27.00
Beef, pork, chicken or veggies. Corn tortillas rolled around your choice of filling & covered with a savory red sauce, melted cheese, rice & pico de gallo (GF)
Chimichanga$27.00
Beef, pork, chicken or veggies. Deep fried corn tortilla filled with your choice of filling, cheese, beans & salsa verde, served with a garnish of onion, pico de gallo & rice.
Blanco Curry Chicken and Corn$30.00
Flour tortilla filled with sauteed chicken, corn, onion, capsicum, mild salsa, garlic, fresh coriander & cream.
Don’s Lamb and Chips$39.00
Four Lamb cutlets chargrilled with Don’s secret herbs & spices. (GF)
Kids Fish and Chips$16.00
Deep fried battered fish served with chips.

Sides and Extras

Jalapeneos / Sour Cream$3.00
Chipoltle Mayo / Salsa / Rice Bowl$4.00
Guacamole / Pico de Gallo$5.00
Chips Seasoned with House Spices and Side of Chipoltle Mayo$12.00

Dessert

Churros$16.00
Lightly fried dough tossed with cinnamon & sugar served with vanilla ice cream & choc sauce.
Cinnamon Nachos$14.00
Fried tortilla chips served with choc sauce, dusted with icing & cinnamon sugar.
Bowl of Ice Cream$8.00
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Add choc sauce$2.00

What 148 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Benzina Cantina offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "efficient, friendly" service. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, especially Heather, enhance the visit. While some find wait times for drinks a bit long, the "refreshing cocktails" and "delicious Mexican cuisine" ensure a memorable outing.

148 Reviews

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Vivien
Melbourne18 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had never been here before and loved it. Pretty laid back and friendly. We ordered Nachos to share (with beef) and it was huge! We were going to order tacos but were too full...however we did manage to fit in churros to share which were light and yummy! Would recommend
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Andrew
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a service for three people and had a nice table in the courtyard dining area. We had been there previously but had a table inside. Tables were well spaced and comfortable. Ordered Nachos as an entree between us. This was a small mistake as the serve was large and delicious. We overindulged a little. For mains we had the Trio of Tacos, Blanco Curry Chicken and the Lamb Cutlets. A wide variety was available on the menu for all tastes. The serves were again sizable. We struggle a little to finish then after the Nachos. Our service person was helpful and all food and drinks were delivered in a timely manner. The mains arriving just as we finished our Nachos. Overall the meal cost just under $150 for the food and drinks. My sister complimented the frozen margarita she had. Pleasant company, good meal.
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Rylen
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wierd smells coming from the outside area pipes ……..
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sarah
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a dinner on thursday night and had the Chimichanga. The meat was delicious and it was a generous serving size.
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Maria
Melbourne5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was nice enough! Great drinks. The food was ok. Nothing amazing but a good local hang.
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Ethan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were all very sweet and made sure we were looked after. Food was delicious with good value portions and drinks were great.
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troy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meets/Exceeds expectations. Awesome value, ambiance and service
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Bronwyn
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, and very accommodating for a selective eater. Generous portions. Kids very happy too!
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Sian
Gold Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic food and great setting. Good for family and great in the warmer months as well with lovely outdoor setting.
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Andrew
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good range of menu options. Shared tacos as entrée and each participant selected an different main. The food was tasty, warm and delivered in a good timeframe. We didn't try the margaritas as we were driving but there is a wide variety. Total meal costs weren't too bad. $140 for three people. 3 entrees, three mains and drinks. very reasonable. The waitress was friendly, helpful and aided in making the experience enjoyable. We were seated inside. The background music was a little distracting but not too loud to stop conversation. Outside seating options are also available. Overall, we ate well and enjoyed our visit. well worth the effort.
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Benzina Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0431 178 288.

Benzina Cantina is rated 4.3 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

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Additional information

Phone number
0431 178 288
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mexican, Dining Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:30 Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 16:00–18:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Benzina Cantina

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Starters

Guac and Corn Chips (GF)$16.00

Corn Ribs$18.00

Street Style Corn$18.00

Quesadilla$19.00

Nachos$20.00

Amigos Watermelon Salad$17.00

Tacos

Barbacoa (Beef)$10.00

Carnitas (Pork)$10.00

Pollo (Chicken)$10.00

Baja (Fish)$11.00

Vegetarian$10.00

Spicy Sweet Potato$10.00

Taco Trio$28.00

Mains

Buritto$24.00

Fish Buritto$27.00

Buritto Bowl$26.00

Enchiladas$27.00

Chimichanga$27.00

Blanco Curry Chicken and Corn$30.00

Don’s Lamb and Chips$39.00

Kids Fish and Chips$16.00

Sides and Extras

Jalapeneos / Sour Cream$3.00

Chipoltle Mayo / Salsa / Rice Bowl$4.00

Guacamole / Pico de Gallo$5.00

Chips Seasoned with House Spices and Side of Chipoltle Mayo$12.00

Dessert

Churros$16.00

Cinnamon Nachos$14.00

Bowl of Ice Cream$8.00

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