El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney
A hugely popular Tex-Mex cantina in The Rocks, rated 4.5 across more than 9,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
El Camino Cantina sits on Argyle Street in The Rocks, the historic, cobblestoned heart of Sydney near Circular Quay and the harbour. A lively Tex-Mex cantina, it's become a hugely popular fixture, serving up festive border-style food and famously big margaritas in a fun, buzzing atmosphere right in one of the city's most atmospheric precincts.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex, a party-ready vibe and a great location among the heritage laneways of The Rocks, ideal for a group dinner, a celebration or a fun night out near the harbour. The enormous volume of feedback reflects just how busy and popular it is.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 9,500 reviews, it's clearly keeping its huge crowd happy — no easy feat at that scale. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Rocks restaurant fills up over weekends and into the evening, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or making the most of the historic Rocks atmosphere.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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