El Grotto

3.9

10 Reviews

$A40 and under

Mexican

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:30

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
Great for scenic views

El Grotto is a good times bar & taqueria in Scarborough beach. We are a celebration of Mexico’s vibrant culture & rich flavours, bringing a slice of mex into Scarborough! Our menu is packed with all the Mex favourites like tacos, tostadas, and beachside snacks, always made in-house using fresh, local produce. Our back bar is filled independent agave straight from Mexico and cocktails are always delicious & seasonal with the classic Tommy's Margarita a crowd favourite!

Experience our love through food, drinks & music.
Come for some tacos, sip on mezcal & stay for a fiesta!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 11:00–23:30
Phone number
1300 919 557
Website
http://www.elgrotto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Paul Greenham
Catering
Get in touch to discuss your options.
Private party facilities
El Grotto offers group bookings on the coast of Scarborough Beach. Our spaces welcome groups of 10+ guests, offering bar service for some drinks & snacks. We love all birthdays, celebrations, or casual get-togethers, big or small! We keep it simple and casual with no minimum spend or deposits.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 1300 919 557

Location
Shop 5/148 The Esplanade, Perth, AU-WA 6019
Area
Scarborough
Cross Street
Cnr Scarborough Beach Rd & The Esplanade, Nth of Beachside Rendezvous H
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Buses 421 & 422East: Scarborough Beach Bus Station - Stand 2West: Scarborough Beach Bus Station - Stand 3
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

QUIZ NIGHTS @ EL GROTTO!
Multiple dates available
Every Wednesday night at El Grotto! Join us for a night of trivia, prizes & tequila! Get in early and feast on $15 burgers, $15 nachos, $8 wines & $6 lagers. Quiz night kicks off at 7pm!

Offers

GOLDEN HOUR | 5 - 6pm DAILY
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 20:30
A GROTTO HAPPY HOUR BY THE BEACH! EVERYDAY 5-6PM *** $12 MARGS $6 LAGER 3 FOR 2 TACOS $8 TEQUILA SODA *** BOOK IN OR WALK IN!
TACO TUESDAY ++ $5 TACOS!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 16:00 - 20:30
(NOT) ANOTHER TACO TUESDAY $5 TACOS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6PM! BOOK ONLINE OR WALK IN!
CANTINA NIGHTS | EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
Multiple dates available
Thu - 16:00 - 20:30
SUNSET DJ || BIRRIA SPECIALS || $8 MICHELADAS!!! BOOK A TABLE OR WALK-IN!

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.6Service
3.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

10 Reviews

S
Samara
Perth
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This is a place for people to line their stomachs before they go out. Not a place to sit with friends for a nice dinner and catch up. Food arrived all different times, no apologies from the staff, very limited menu so I though maybe they do a few things but do them really well. NOPE! Overall awful experience so we won't be back. Meat market dining at its best.
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Martine
Victoria
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was more like a nightclub with snacks , not a Mexican restaurant. Great for young party goers but if you’re looking for a relaxing meal choose something else.
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Nicole
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are awesome! Foods delicious! Great atmosphere
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Jade
Perth
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Great food and drinks, however Service fell short.
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April
Perth
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Was an below average meal to say the least. Half our party ordered their food at the same time and got their meal 25 mins after we all had finished. No champagne glasses. Chicken tacos were inedible. Beer wasn't even cold. He only good thing was the burrito. Service wasn't crash hot either, didn't seem very accomodating. Wouldn't rush back.
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Bethany
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, margs were awesome. Atmosphere is always good, I think everyone enjoys this place! Thank you for the great night!
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Leandra
Manchester
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, vibe and margs! Slightly short staffed though for the sheer volume of people they had coming in for the special Tuesday offer. Couldn’t clear tables quick enough & one poor girl running food by herself.
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Wendy
New South Wales
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Slow service. Had to request cutlery. Food very average.
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Laura
Perth
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was ok, food was good, quick and friendly service, very busy during happy hour. Music is loud so hard to have a conversation. Recommended for drinks and nibbles but not as a restaurant setting.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have always enjoyed sunset moments with sensational margaritas here. Just a great local scabs spot that that is reliable when other venues come and go. Can't fault much on the offerings.
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FAQs

El Grotto is rated 3.9 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:30

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Shop 5/148 The Esplanade, Perth, AU-WA 6019

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cnr Scarborough Beach Rd & The Esplanade, Nth of Beachside Rendezvous H
Area
Scarborough
Hours of Operation
Mon 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 11:00–23:30
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Buses 421 & 422East: Scarborough Beach Bus Station - Stand 2West: Scarborough Beach Bus Station - Stand 3
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Greenham
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.elgrotto.com/
Phone number
1300 919 557
Catering
Get in touch to discuss your options.
Private party facilities
El Grotto offers group bookings on the coast of Scarborough Beach. Our spaces welcome groups of 10+ guests, offering bar service for some drinks & snacks. We love all birthdays, celebrations, or casual get-togethers, big or small! We keep it simple and casual with no minimum spend or deposits.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: 1300 919 557

El Grotto

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

QUIZ NIGHTS @ EL GROTTO!

Offers

GOLDEN HOUR | 5 - 6pm DAILY

TACO TUESDAY ++ $5 TACOS!

CANTINA NIGHTS | EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM

Menu

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is El Grotto restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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