Mamasita
Melbourne has gone loco for a newish little cantina down Collins Street way. Goodness knows what those who thought they were buying into the “Paris end of Collins St” think about it all.
Geography aside, Mamasita is causing quite a stir. Located where the once groovy “Recorded Music Salon” kicked back (see 2009 review), the folk at Mamasita have certainly hit upon a Mexican recipe to thrill the hipsters of this fair town. And the place truly sizzles with hot young things and ‘mutton dressed up as mutton’ (as a dear friend would say).
Does it warrant such ‘Oylays‘? Well it is a terrifically vibey place. It’s usually only about a 10-15 minute wait on the stairs (while smug diners throw you pitying glances from afar), before you’re seated and doing the same to your replacements. This helps the sense of occasion enormously. The staff are wonderful and the maitre de seemed completely unflappable even when those on the stairs become impatient. Mexican’s a nice change from other flavours of the month, and Mamasita do it well. It’s not gastronomic orgasms, but for a group of friends who want a few sangrias and some tortilla it’s a fun night out.
This geography lesson brought to you by Apartment Alkira Melbourne Short Stay Apartment Specialists. The Queen Street end of Melbourne’s CBD.
