El Manglar

El Manglar offers a vibrant Latin American experience in Melbourne, creating a tropical oasis that is more than just a place to eat, portraying Latin American culture in its entirety. The atmosphere is adaptable and festive, featuring a full bar service, customizable table arrangements, and Latin American game rooms, making it suitable for both dinners and corporate events. Here, each dish promises not only a meal but a story, designed to be shared and enjoyed in a setting that celebrates tradition and creativity.

Inspired by the mangrove forests of Latin America, El Manglar combines a creative ambiance with a desire to celebrate the region’s culinary heritage. Surrounded by eye-catching murals and with Vietnam’s famous Dojima sake served in a specially created copper dragon head, it’s impossible not to be swept up in the colour and spirit of it all.

The menu fizzes with both street food favourites and more elaborate dishes — whether it’s the colourful array of tostadas, tacos and empanadas, or for those in search of something more refined: the truffled whipped goat’s cheese served alongside sand crab or the brisket anticucho flamed with Miso.

Uninterrupted sightlines across the open kitchen offer guests an insight into El Manglar's conscience as they cook and serve. Whether it’s the ability to see the señorita frying you up your quesadilla, to chat with the executive chef about the design of your own menu or to watch cocktails being shaken in front of your very eyes down at the horseshoe bar.