Vandal Taqueria, Sydney

Pure Inner West energy on Enmore Road, Vandal Taqueria turns plant-based Mexican on its head with entirely meatless antojitos that routinely fool devoted carnivores. The kitchen builds serious texture into flaky "fish" and "duck" tacos, stuffed crispy zucchini flowers, and charred corn coated in chipotle sauce. For groups, the multi-course set banquet removes the guesswork—often supplemented with a round of crisp cheeseburger spring rolls. Midweek drops down to four-dollar plates on Taco Tuesday, accompanied by smoky mezcal margaritas and fast, upbeat floor staff who keep the tempo humming.