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Nu'u Mexican

29 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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29 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

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+61 401 380 352
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Nu'u Mexican

This cozy Glebe hideaway channels a traditional Oaxacan fonda, turning out rich scratch moles, melted birria tacos, and a menu that is entirely gluten-free. Fresh corn tortillas come pressed to order warm from the kitchen, sturdy enough to drag through nutty guacamole or hold slow-cooked lamb and beef. Diners consistently single out the layered enmoladas smothered in deep mole rojo alongside smoky mezcal cocktails rimmed with sal de gusano. The room stays intimate across the dining floor and downstairs courtyard, where dinner naturally settles into sharing plates of seared carne asada and tender octopus brushed with smoked chintextle chilli paste.

  • Entirely Gluten-Free Menu: Every dish across the entire menu is prepared gluten-free, offering easy confidence for celiac diners without sacrificing regional texture or flavor.
  • Fresh-Pressed Corn Tortillas: Corn tortillas are pressed fresh in-house for each order, serving as the pliable base for saucy birria tacos and table sides.
  • Oaxacan Scratch Moles: House specialties center on regional slow-simmered sauces, from complex mole rojo on enmoladas to bone marrow chichilo butter.
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Why Choose Nu'u Mexican

Discover why Sydney diners seek out Nu'u for authentic regional Oaxacan mole, house-pressed tortillas, and completely gluten-free dining.

  • Dedicated 100% Gluten-Free Kitchen

    Nu'u prepares every dish on an entirely gluten-free menu, allowing diners with celiac disease or gluten allergies to eat without cross-contamination anxiety.

    To top it off all the food is gluten free which meant our coeliac member of the family didn't have to worry.

    Kazza Blanca

  • Fresh-Pressed Corn Tortillas

    Tortillas are pressed fresh in-house to order, yielding an authentic texture sturdy enough to hold rich, saucy fillings like braised beef birria.

    really liked the texture of the freshly made tortillas. Even though the topping was saucy, it didn’t soak through.

    Hayley L

  • Regional Oaxacan Moles & Specialties

    The kitchen specializes in time-intensive regional Oaxacan cooking, serving layered scratch moles and enmoladas unmatched across Sydney.

    The Mole here is incredible (mole rojo on the enmolada)! I've tried just about every attempt at mole in Australia and none hold a candle to Nu'u.

    Justin Kowalski

  • Transportive Flavors of Mexico

    Traditional recipes, heirloom blue corn, and balanced Mexican spices evoke the distinct culinary nostalgia of traveling across Mexico.

    Immediately reminded of flavours from my travels in Mexico. Welcoming staff, great flavours, definately coming back for more 😋 the blue corn is also amazing.

    Leon

  • Intimate Celebrations & Date Nights

    With cozy seating, attentive pacing, and signature mezcal and tequila margaritas, Nu'u provides an intimate backdrop for milestone birthdays and couples' nights out.

    The people running the place were also very hospitable and the atmosphere was absolutely brilliant. The margaritas were also the best I had ever had

    Julia Pais

  • Shared Plates & Courtyard Hospitality

    Courses arrive progressively as they are freshly cooked, making the cozy dining room and courtyard perfect for sharing dishes among family and friends.

    Plates came out as they were made, which was perfect for two people sharing; as we finished one thing, the next thing was promptly ready.

    Adam Stevens

Signature Oaxacan mains and house specialties

  • Birria Tacos

    The Birra tacos were perfect, with nice melted cheese, and mild salsa.

    Leon

  • Carne Asada

    Carne asada - also very very nice.

    Bea G

  • Enmoladas

    The Mole here is incredible (mole rojo on the enmolada)!

    Justin Kowalski

  • Grilled Octopus

    Grilled octopus as good as anywhere, marinated and then brushed with chintextle, a traditional Oaxacan smoked chilli paste.

    Dinh Phong NGUYEN

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and drinks complementing the meal

  • Guacamole

    Guacamole was seasoned well and the addition of nuts and sesame were great.

    Leon

  • Margaritas

    The margaritas were also spot on, really well balanced and easy to drink.

    Brittany Lefave

  • Potatoes

    the potatoes, and the beef steak. Everything was beautifully plated, perfectly seasoned with rich Mexican chilies and spices, and full of flavour.

    Alyssa Maree

  • Oaxaca Flan

    Oaxaca flan - delicious.

    Bea G

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details, culinary craft, and attentive care at Nu'u Mexican

  • Completely Coeliac-Safe Food Menu

    Nu'u operates with a 100% gluten-free kitchen, ensuring coeliac diners and gluten-sensitive guests can enjoy every dish, sauce, and taco without fear of cross-contamination.

  • Tortillas Pressed Fresh to Order

    Corn tortillas are pressed in-house fresh to order for tacos and mains, yielding a distinct, supple texture that holds up to rich, saucy braised meats.

  • Celebratory Birthday Candle Touch

    Staff provide a thoughtful celebratory touch for birthdays, lighting a special commemorative candle alongside warm hospitality to elevate intimate celebrations.

  • Cocktails Rimmed with Sal de Gusano

    Traditional craft touches extend to the bar, where cocktails and margaritas are served with authentic sal de gusano (agave worm salt) on the rim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the menu safe for celiac and gluten-free diners?

Yes, reviewers note that the entire food menu is gluten free, making it a safe choice for diners with celiac disease. However, dishes like the guacamole feature nuts and sesame (machas), so be sure to notify the staff of any nut allergies.

How many dishes should you order for sharing?

Portions are designed as sharing plates, and individual dishes can be relatively compact. Guests dining as a pair often order four to five dishes across tacos, sides, and mains to ensure a full meal. Dishes are promptly served as they are freshly prepared.

Do you need to make a reservation in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended. While walk-ins are occasionally accommodated if space allows, the dining room is intimate and tables fill up quickly.

What are the most popular signature dishes to try?

Beyond their signature beef birria tacos, top guest favorites include the freshly pressed tortillas, guacamole with nut macha, enfrijoladas with lamb, steak with mole, and house margaritas.

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