$5 Taco Tuesdays at Mesa Verde

Overview

Simply hearing the phrase 'taco Tuesday' should fill you with joy — it does for us, at least. Because even though tacos can be consumed on any day of the week, this alliterative ritual has led to stacks of Melbourne Mexican restaurants creating pocket-friendly weekly taco deals.

Mesa Verde is the latest to join the club. Every Tuesday, from 4pm–late, the Curtin House venue is pumping out $5 full-size tacos (which are usually priced $18–19 for two) for those looking for a cheap midweek feed in the CBD.

Natalie Jurrjens

Every taco on the menu is included in this taco Tuesday deal, from the braised ox tongue and goat barbacoa numbers to tortillas packed with the likes of beer-battered fish, fried okra or portobello mushrooms. There's no limit to how many you can order, plus, if you time it right, you can pair the taco Tuesday deal with the restaurant's regular happy hour special — every night Mesa Verde is open (Tuesday–Saturday), you can drop by between 4–6pm to score $10 margaritas.

Combining these deals, you can drink and eat to your heart's delight without breaking the bank. Be sure to add this one to your group text and start planning a big midweek night out.

Image: Brook James