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Benzina Cantina, Preston, AU-VIC

Benzina Cantina

4.2
4.2
143 Reviews
$41 to $100
Mexican
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Benzina Cantina

4.2
$41 to $100
Mexican
Preston

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
SITUATED ALONG HIGH ST IN THE HEART OF PRESTON, BENZINA IS FOR GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD AND EVEN BETTER TEQUILA.

INSPIRED BY FRESH, TASTY STREET STYLE MEXICAN FOOD. NEON LIT SIGNS LIGHT UP OUR SPACE AND THE ROOFTOP TERRACE IS YOUR PLACE FOR A HOT TACO AND AN ICE-COLD MARG.

WHETHER YOU’RE STOPPING BY FOR A QUICK, LOCAL, HEARTY FEED OR STAYING INTO THE NIGHT FOR THE FUN, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    0431 178 288
  • Website
    https://www.benzinacantina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a space to host your next private party? Our bar Blown Crazy offers the perfect setting for your special occasion. Whether your hosting a birthday party, engagement party or any other type of event our space can be customized to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our event space.
  • Location
    84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC 3072
  • Area
    Preston
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benzina Cantina offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." The menu is diverse, featuring tasty tacos and generous portions. While the indoor space is small, the charming outdoor seating compensates during warmer months. The staff is friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.

143 Reviews

  1. Maria

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Ethan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  3. troy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Bronwyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  5. Sian

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Andrew

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  7. frank

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    GREAT SERVICE AND THE STAFF WHERE GREAT THE FOOD WAS FRESH AND VERY TASSTY I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND

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  8. Dhanushya

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The quesadilla was great. Chicken taco was nice. Pork taco was ok. Relaxing vibe.

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  9. Suzi

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was for my birthday and I mentioned that in the booking. I asked for a table inside but we were given a table with bar stools in the bar area - on the way out I realised there were more suitable areas. The nachos were the worst I'd ever eaten, dry, mainly corn chips which were packed so tight it was difficult to eat. I ended up not eating it. The best thing were the chips. Could have gone to a different Mexican eatery nearby so I was pretty disappointed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The inside restaurant is extremely small so wasn’t expecting that. It may be nicer when the weather is warmer as there is more seating outside. The food was pretty good. Nachos and tacos were probably the best thing. Felt like we were being rushed out of there as they kept hovering and clearing our plates before we swallowed our food lol and there wasn’t other bookings. Think they wanted to close early as it was a cold rainy night. Will try again when weather is better

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FAQs

Benzina Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0431 178 288.

Benzina Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Benzina Cantina restaurant

Benzina Cantina

4.2
$41 to $100
Mexican
Preston

Make a booking

2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benzina Cantina

84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Preston
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    https://www.benzinacantina.com/
  • Phone number
    0431 178 288
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a space to host your next private party? Our bar Blown Crazy offers the perfect setting for your special occasion. Whether your hosting a birthday party, engagement party or any other type of event our space can be customized to meet your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about our event space.
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