Mestizo

Located in Inner West Sydney's lively village of Glebe, Mestizo is the perfect spot to gather your friends and enjoy a vibrant meal. The restaurant's interior is completely Instagram-ready, with exposed brick walls, polished wood tables and colourful Latin American-themed art on the walls. The sounds of jazz and bossa nova waft through the air, adding an extra level of cultural immersion.

The Mestizo food menu is packed with the vibrant flavours of Spain and Latin America. Their small plates are great for sharing, with ceviche de chicharrón a popular option. Tuck into crispy pork belly with red onion, coriander and green plantain chips. If you fancy something a bit tangy, order the coctel de camarones, a tangy dish of prawns in a red sauce with red onion, coriander and chilli. For something a bit different, sample their signature Colombian empanadas (corn empanadas stuffed with pulled beef and potato served with chili sauce) or the grilled chicken skewers with chimichurri and mini arepa.

The menu also offers up larger dishes, including grilled skirt steak with a side of smoked chimichurri. Or, try the Patagonian lamb, served with corn pie, chimichurri and Chilean salad. Vegetarians are catered for, too, with dishes available such as cassava croquettes (fried cassava), house salad and more. Finish your meal on a sweet note with traditional flan de caramelo or a plate of churros.

With dance floor pumping with the latest in Latin American beats on Friday and Saturday nights and a dazzling cocktail menu to match, featuring bottomless mimosas, bramble mojitos and margaritas. Mestizo is one not to miss, ask the bartender for their cocktail of the day straight from the homeland.