Benzina Cantina

4.4

147 Reviews

$41 to $100

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood 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 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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

Tacos

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

Mains

BurittoA$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 BurittoA$27.00
Deep fried corn battered fish, rice, beans, cheese, chipotle mayo, red cabbage & verde or red salsa.
Buritto BowlA$26.00
Beef, pork, chicken or veggies. Same as our traditional buritto without the flour wrap.
EnchiladasA$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)
ChimichangaA$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 CornA$30.00
Flour tortilla filled with sauteed chicken, corn, onion, capsicum, mild salsa, garlic, fresh coriander & cream.
Don’s Lamb and ChipsA$39.00
Four Lamb cutlets chargrilled with Don’s secret herbs & spices. (GF)
Kids Fish and ChipsA$16.00
Deep fried battered fish served with chips.

Sides and Extras

Jalapeneos / Sour CreamA$3.00
Chipoltle Mayo / Salsa / Rice BowlA$4.00
Guacamole / Pico de GalloA$5.00
Chips Seasoned with House Spices and Side of Chipoltle MayoA$12.00

Dessert

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

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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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.

147 Reviews

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Andrew
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 25, 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 January 24, 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 January 9, 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 December 15, 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 November 9, 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 October 23, 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 October 13, 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 October 6, 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 September 28, 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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frank
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on August 3, 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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Benzina Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0431 178 288.

Benzina Cantina is rated 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

84 High St, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
0431 178 288
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Mexican, Dining Bar, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Benzina Cantina

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Guac and Corn Chips (GF)A$16.00

Corn RibsA$18.00

Street Style CornA$18.00

QuesadillaA$19.00

NachosA$20.00

Amigos Watermelon SaladA$17.00

Tacos

Barbacoa (Beef)A$10.00

Carnitas (Pork)A$10.00

Pollo (Chicken)A$10.00

Baja (Fish)A$11.00

VegetarianA$10.00

Spicy Sweet PotatoA$10.00

Taco TrioA$28.00

Mains

BurittoA$24.00

Fish BurittoA$27.00

Buritto BowlA$26.00

EnchiladasA$27.00

ChimichangaA$27.00

Blanco Curry Chicken and CornA$30.00

Don’s Lamb and ChipsA$39.00

Kids Fish and ChipsA$16.00

Sides and Extras

Jalapeneos / Sour CreamA$3.00

Chipoltle Mayo / Salsa / Rice BowlA$4.00

Guacamole / Pico de GalloA$5.00

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

Dessert

ChurrosA$16.00

Cinnamon NachosA$14.00

Bowl of Ice CreamA$8.00

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