Vegan
Beer/Wine
Mexican
Southern California inspired taqueria serving plant-based street food like tacos and sides plus cocktails. Est. 2020. Relocated from 403 King St. Open Tue-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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59 Enmore Rd, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
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Last update on 04 Feb 2025 by bfeitosa
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Added by KiraleeDerriman on 12 Mar 2020
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92 Reviews
First Review by MarianneFoley
JudeTheCat
Points +758
Mexican Set Menu - Edit
Great value $39 set menu. Great variety. Incredible flavours. Got better with each course. The corn on the cob is to die for
Read morePros: Variety, Flavours, Value
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Squizsh
Points +1076
They moved! But they’re still awesome - Edit
Same quality as when they first opened but now in a new; better location 300M away from the old one. Great vibes, phenomenal set menu, will be back at some point!
Read moreJust don’t head to the old location confidently like I did because you’ll be confused and upset thinking they are no longer with us. But they are! And they are fookin SICK!
Pros: New venue , Duck taco , House lager is Estrella 🙏
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TimNa
Points +36
Fantastic - Edit
Great food and great service. The array of flavours were delicious!
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MarkWebber
Points +148
BEST IN THE WORLD - Edit
Wow. Wow. Wow. This just beat crossroads in LA for the best vegan resturaunt. It’s not only the best Mexican food I’ve ever had, it’s the best vegan food I’ve ever had. This place deserves Michelin stars. I’m actually at a loss for words about how good this food is… wow. Wow. Wow.
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cromptonben
Points +36
What’s not to love? - Edit
Amazing vegan Mexican food that every single person will love.. the flavours pop in every bite
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rikkio16
Points +1110
A lot to taco 'bout - Edit
We went on taco Tuesday for half price tacos. It was awesome to try one of each! They were all very different and a few stuck out as some as my favorite bites on vacay. We liked the eggplant, celeriac, and prawn ones the best!
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Plantbasedbites
Points +41
Delicious Food, Fantastic Service! - Edit
We absolutely adored vandal, the 5 star reviews were correct. We awww'd at each dish, gobbled it down, and were excited to try the next dish. We did the set menu and added in a few desserts.
Read morePros: The Food, The Service, The Atmosphere
Cons: Tight Seating
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2231
Nice tacos! - Edit
Very flavourful taco's but 3 was definitely not enough and I didn't want to spend more money 😅 they had a lovely menu though!
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Mcveggie_sydney
Points +25
Tasty and fun - Edit
The flavours pack a punch and give you something to talk about.
Read moreWe really enjoyed our meal - they were beautifully presented with a lot of colour and they had some interesting food combinations which we devoured.
The set menu at $38 is definitely worth coming back for, especially given you can choose different permutations!!
Pros: Unique flavours cleverly packaged, Colourful, Affordable
Cons: the guacamole was slightly disappointing but not b
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EmiEats
Points +1158
Very unexpected.. - Edit
We were mixed between doing the dine in/the set menu and then decided to go with the set menu which was 38 dollars. The well known Kimusabi touch is definitely there. All of dishes were full of flavour! Can’t fault what was tasted on the palate. I think this would be a great place to take your non vegan loved ones. Customer service was divine.
Read moreWould love to try the cheeseburger spring rolls next time 😊
Pros: Decent priced set menu, Indoor and outdoor seating , Not far from Newtown station
Cons: Dine in menu can be pricey , Can get packed, Only open for dinner during the weekdays
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PamVegan
Points +62
Exceptional - Edit
Just enjoyed the extraordinary 7-piece set menu just $38. Every dish lovingly presented, huge on flavour and utterly delicious. The staff are so friendly and attentive despite the restaurant being absolutely full. Incredible -don’t miss it #Veganuary
Read morePros: Quality and variety of food, Great value, Wonderful desserts
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Sarilein
Points +25734
Lovely tacos (me saying this as non taco-lover) - Edit
I don’t really like Tacos, but since I have heard they are the same owners as Kimusabi sushi (which unfortunately closed down temporarily) & took over the venue in Newtown, I had to try their tacos. The funny thing is a few of them are same as the sushi topping of the nigiri or maki fillings.
Read moreI ordered
Chicken
Korean bulgogi
Popcorn prawn - fav
Duck - fav
All very nice and flavourful and I love the guac as always! Also no coriander in the Gauc so highly appreciated
They have 4$ tacos on Tuesday and 15$ margs (don’t want to drink so don’t know if they’re good).
Great and same service as Kimusabi
Still think Kimusabi is better since it’s Japanese fusion and not mex 😂😅
#Veganuary
Pros: Taste , All vegan
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vegreviews
Points +43
Great service, great food - Edit
I had the stuffed zucchini flowers and they were amazing. Along with the bulgogi, chicken and duck tacos, which were just as delicious. Would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Very friendly service , Cozy location , Great food
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SeitanSeitanSeitan
Points +3416
One of the best in Sydney! - Edit
Very scrumptious food and big portions. We ended up ordering bit too much but ate everything. We had Birria nachos, very good and comforting, potato & chorizo empanada, huge and delicious, full of tasty stuffing and four different tacos: pr*wn, ch*cken, lam and eggplant. So tasty and filling! Tacos are really generous too.
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gaurisaki
Points +138
A Decent Dining Experience with a Variety of Options - Edit
Vandal in Newtown offers a trendy ambiance with a modern, industrial vibe that appeals to a young crowd. While the menu boasts creative dishes and fusion flavors, the execution can be hit-or-miss. Some dishes stand out for their bold flavors, while others feel underwhelming or overpriced. It’s a decent spot for casual drinks and small bites, but there’s room for improvement to match its chic atmosphere.
Read moreCons: Taste
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KimMathews
Points +82
Great set menu! - Edit
Loved the set menu to try a variety of options! The service was also fantastic and really considerate. Looking forward to coming back again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-08
Pros: Tacos were super yummy , Great cocktail and mocktail selection , Fun decor
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9801
Delicious set menu - Edit
We had booked for an 8pm dinner. It was very busy which I didn’t expect. It was quite noisy but our waiter explained the menu and we decided it was easier to go with the set menu for $38. The guacamole was nice and I liked the tomato. It was so fresh. The second course was ceviche tostadas with “tuna”. I wasn’t sure if I would like it but it was very nice. The next course was chargrilled corn. This was my favourite. There was a vegan white cheese on top of it and the corn was cooked perfectly, so juicy. After that we had a zucchini flower that was stuffed with “ricotta” which was delicious. Next on the course (yes there really were more courses!) was the wild mushroom quesadilla. They were generously stuffed with mushrooms and I loved the rocket with it. It added flavour and texture. For the final course was a taco and you could choose which one you wanted. I had the roasted celeriac katsu taco. I’ve never had anything like this before. The mayo and slaw just worked perfectly. I had a mocktail which I enjoyed and then we ordered a dessert of churros. 4 churros and coconut and caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. At first I thought they’d bought out 2 desserts. But it was just one dessert and very tasty and a huge serving!
Read moreThe set menu was $38. It seems too good to be true! Very reasonably priced, flavourful food and nice staff.
It is noisy though so if you are sensitive to noise, it’s not the venue for you.
Cons: Noisy
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bigtracymac
Points +33
amazing creativity - Edit
We went as a group and got the set menu - the flavours were awesome and so creative. The ceviche was a highlight as was the lamb taco
Read moreloved the cocktails - we had frozen margaritas and they were delicious
can't wait to go back for taco Tuesday!!!
Pros: great value for money, cocktails were so good, cool vibe with amazing art work
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eien
Points +470
Good food but mocktails missed the mark - Edit
Star of the meal was the grilled corn, hands down. It was a flavour bomb.
Read moreTuna ceviche tasted like the real deal. Nachos knocked it out of the park.
Ask to add less chilli if you can't handle spice on the nachos.
We had the virgin margarita and the blood orange mocktail. They had too much ice and lacked in flavour.
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NC1993
Points +40
Surprised but happy - Edit
I heard some good reviews but was a bit pessimistic. Really impressed with the kingfish - tasted like the real thing. The grilled corn was also great.
Read moreAffordable as well.
Pros: Fish dishes , Friendly vibe
Cons: A little let down by the guacamole
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AmandaM83
Points +28
Uber cool - Edit
I’ve got to go again to try more things. So many different options and it’s across the road from the vegan cheese shop. My cup runneth over.
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DavidRichards
Points +454
😃 - Edit
Went here today for my birthday meal outtt ! Was such nice food! We all had the set menu.
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Itsjustplainallie
Points +1272
Super affordable - Edit
The 6 course menu is $38 which is a steal. It’s super filling too. Frozen lychee and coconut margaritas are also delicious! I recommend adding the cheese burger spring roll. The second course was probably the only let down. The vegan raw tuna is an acquired taste. If you are making a reservation just know that for every person that’s a no show it’s $35
Read morePros: Value , Filling , Location
Cons: Noisy, Booking fee
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ElSalvadorGnarly
Points +250
Nachos de clase mundial mis amigxs - Edit
If you haven't been here before, you are truly missing out and may as well be living in the subterranean village of Rockside.
Read moreEvery item has been created with delicate care and attention. The vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, fair prices for decent serves and every dish an Orozco (1883-1949) you can taste and share will have me talking about Vabdal for weeks.
If you haven't heard of it (how have you not heard of it, Rocky?) or you have and still haven't been, (I'm kinda judging) let me share this with you, and only you: Book Now
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-02
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Adrianna.Bryłka
Points +934
Lovely food! - Edit
The food was super good, but unfortunately the prices are quite high.
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VeganArancini
Points +651
Always a great choice especially for groups - Edit
Food is always delicious and impressive. The set menu is required for groups over 6 people and for $38 it's a pretty good option. We've taken omni friends here and they like it, I've never heard a bad word about Vandal, everyone leaves satisfied and happy with the creative and tasty dishes.
Read morePros: Food , Drinks, Vibe
Cons: 2 hour seating, felt a bit rushed, but fair
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JustinCoyne
Points +414
Consistent, great for groups - Edit
Lots of food options, can either go the set menu to try most or pick individual items. Very flavourful, great drinks menu. Top spot for groups or date nights
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