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El Grotto, Perth, AU-WA

El Grotto

3.9
3.9
11 Reviews
$40 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for scenic views
El Grotto is a good times bar & taqueria in Scarborough beach. We are a celebration of Mexico’s vibrant culture & rich flavours, bringing a slice of mex into Scarborough! Our menu is packed with all the Mex favourites like tacos, tostadas, and beachside snacks, always made in-house using fresh, local produce. Our back bar is filled independent agave straight from Mexico and cocktails are always delicious & seasonal with the classic Tommy's Margarita a crowd favourite!

Experience our love through food, drinks & music.
Come for some tacos, sip on mezcal & stay for a fiesta!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 11:00–23:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Greenham

Experiences

  • QUIZ NIGHTS @ EL GROTTO!

    Multiple dates available
    Every Wednesday night at El Grotto! Join us for a night of trivia, prizes & tequila! Get in early and feast on $15 burgers, $15 nachos, $8 wines & $6 lagers. Quiz night kicks off at 7pm!
    QUIZ NIGHTS @ EL GROTTO! photo

Private dining

Offers

  • GOLDEN HOUR | 5 - 6pm DAILY

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 20:30
    A GROTTO HAPPY HOUR BY THE BEACH! EVERYDAY 5-6PM *** $12 MARGS $6 LAGER 3 FOR 2 TACOS $8 TEQUILA SODA *** BOOK IN OR WALK IN!

    GOLDEN HOUR |  5 - 6pm DAILY photo
  • TACO TUESDAY ++ $5 TACOS!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 16:00 - 20:30
    (NOT) ANOTHER TACO TUESDAY $5 TACOS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM! BOOK ONLINE OR WALK IN!

    TACO  TUESDAY ++ $5 TACOS! photo
  • CANTINA NIGHTS | EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 16:00 - 20:30
    SUNSET DJ || BIRRIA SPECIALS || $8 MICHELADAS!!! BOOK A TABLE OR WALK-IN!

    CANTINA NIGHTS | EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM photo

What 11 people are saying

El Grotto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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11 Reviews
  1. mike

    Perth3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    service was sensational! food was delivered quickly and efficiently. food was no better than average at best. asked for a receipt twice but never received. great atmos but would not go back there to eat.

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  2. Samara

    Perth1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This is a place for people to line their stomachs before they go out. Not a place to sit with friends for a nice dinner and catch up. Food arrived all different times, no apologies from the staff, very limited menu so I though maybe they do a few things but do them really well. NOPE! Overall awful experience so we won't be back. Meat market dining at its best.

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  3. Martine

    Victoria2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was more like a nightclub with snacks , not a Mexican restaurant. Great for young party goers but if you’re looking for a relaxing meal choose something else.

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  4. Nicole

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are awesome! Foods delicious! Great atmosphere

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  5. Jade

    Perth1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and drinks, however Service fell short.

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  6. April

    Perth1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Was an below average meal to say the least. Half our party ordered their food at the same time and got their meal 25 mins after we all had finished. No champagne glasses. Chicken tacos were inedible. Beer wasn't even cold. He only good thing was the burrito. Service wasn't crash hot either, didn't seem very accomodating. Wouldn't rush back.

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  7. Bethany

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, margs were awesome. Atmosphere is always good, I think everyone enjoys this place! Thank you for the great night!

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  8. Leandra

    Manchester2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, vibe and margs! Slightly short staffed though for the sheer volume of people they had coming in for the special Tuesday offer. Couldn’t clear tables quick enough & one poor girl running food by herself.

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  9. Wendy

    New South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 10 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Slow service. Had to request cutlery. Food very average.

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  10. Laura

    Perth1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was ok, food was good, quick and friendly service, very busy during happy hour. Music is loud so hard to have a conversation. Recommended for drinks and nibbles but not as a restaurant setting.

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FAQs

El Grotto is rated 3.9 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Grotto

Shop 5/148 The Esplanade, Perth, AU-WA 6019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 11:00–23:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Greenham
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