Baja Cantina Central
Last updated★ 4.6 · 204 Google reviews · $$
Baja Cantina Central is a Cali Mex restaurant and full bar on Chalmers Street in Surry Hills, a short walk from Central station. It suits quick lunches, after-work drinks and longer dinners. It is best known for its margaritas and share-style dishes. Prince Alfred Park is about five minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Baja Cantina Central
Food at Baja Cantina Central
The menu is Cali Mex, built around share-style dishes. Regulars name the nachos and beef fajitas, and the tacos are praised for their varied flavours. The cheese dip and the house hot sauce get a mention, and one diner was pleased to see flan on the dessert menu. Vegetarian options are available. Chicken and beef are halal, though the Wagyu is not. Nachos, tacos on corn tortillas, beef taquitos, fajitas, lamb shank and corn ribs are marked gluten free on the menu.
What to order: Margaritas, especially the jalapeño version · Tacos · Nachos
Drinks at Baja Cantina Central
The drinks focus on agave spirits, with classic margaritas and cocktails, plus aperol and limoncello spritzes. Margaritas are made to order and are the drink diners return for. There is a full bar, and the restaurant is licensed. Lucky Venues gift cards can be used here.
Weekday deals
Monday brings $25 chicken fajitas, and Tuesday has $35 all-you-can-eat tacos for 1.5 hours, with chicken, beef, chorizo, carnitas and vegetarian choices. On Wednesdays, Tommy's Margaritas are $14 all day. The weekday lunch special offers tacos from $6, $16 burritos and $14 margaritas. Bottomless brunch and bottomless dinner run for 1.5 and 2 hours.
What customers say about Baja Cantina Central
- 💬Staff are friendly and attentive, with recommendations on the menu
- 💬Margaritas and other drinks are a highlight
- 💬Portions are generous and food comes out quickly
- 💬Interiors are nice, and it is easy to reach by train or light rail
Tips for visiting Baja Cantina Central
- ✓Tuesday all-you-can-eat tacos are a good value option for groups.
- ✓The weekday lunch special is a quick way to try the menu.
- ✓Dishes marked GF on the menu make it easier for gluten-free diners to choose.
Getting to Baja Cantina Central
30 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. It is next to Central station and easy to reach by train or light rail from Central. Parking is available.
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FAQ about Baja Cantina Central
What cuisine does Baja Cantina Central serve?
It serves Cali Mex food, with share-style dishes and a menu of margaritas and cocktails.
Does Baja Cantina Central have halal or gluten-free options?
Chicken and beef are halal, but the Wagyu is not. Several dishes, including nachos, tacos on corn tortillas and fajitas, are marked gluten free on the menu.
Does Baja Cantina Central have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and outdoor tables.
Is there an all-you-can-eat option at Baja Cantina Central?
Yes, Taco Tuesday offers all-you-can-eat tacos for 1.5 hours for $35, with chicken, beef, chorizo, carnitas and vegetarian options.