Tequila Mockingbird
A lively Mexican restaurant in Paddington, rated 4.6 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tequila Mockingbird sits on Heeley Street in Paddington, one of Sydney's most elegant and characterful eastern-suburbs neighbourhoods near the Five Ways. A lively Mexican restaurant, it brings colourful, festive flavours and a buzzing atmosphere to the area — the kind of fun, social spot that suits a group dinner, margaritas or a relaxed night out.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing Mexican food, a great drinks offering and a vibrant, welcoming setting in a charming Paddington location, ideal for a sociable evening. The festive style of Mexican dining makes it a great fit for a fun night out, and it's clearly resonated with the local crowd.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Paddington restaurant fills up on weekends, 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 planning a livelier night out in the eastern suburbs.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 89
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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