Mexican street food restaurant with menu including tacos and burritos (including breakfast tacos/burritos), quesadillas, taquitos, tamales, sides, sweets and drinks. Alcohol served, with Mexican beer and Mexican-style mixed drinks available. Vegan versions of almost everything available, including vegan cheese, vegan sour cream and vegan ice cream. Previously located in Smith St, Collingwood. Open Wed-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-8:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm.
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Last update on 01 Mar 2023 by Tiggy
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61 Reviews
First Review by ampallang
Navid
Points +26
Heaps of vegan options! - Edit
High quality Mexican food that hits the spot every time! They are full vegetarian with vegan alternatives for each dish, including cheese, sour cream and etc.
Read morePros: Quick service, Dairy free options, Fresh
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ReneVaughan
Points +115
Really good. - Edit
Happy to find this place on happy cow. Lots of good mexican options!
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RuthSharon
Points +1287
Pretty good - Edit
Went for a spontaneous visit to the old trippy taco which I haven’t visited since my uni days. Serving sizes are small however flavours are still as good as I remember. I had the nachos made vegan. The vegan cheese is still super cheesy which I really liked. Will be back.
Read morePros: The vegan cheese is fire
Cons: Sizes are a bit on the smaller side
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Black Seville
Points +1021
Smaller serving size than expected for the price - Edit
The place is small and unassuming and can easily be missed. The menu has vegan options, but most of the food is vegetarian by default and you need to ask to make it vegan. The serving size was smaller than expected for the price. There is some outside seating. The tofu taco I had was fairly tasty but it was small.
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LewisEatsPlants
Points +1430
Bursting with flavour - Edit
There is too much good stuff on each taco. This is not a bad thing, just grab a fork when you’re done to eat your tasty tasty dropped fillings.
Read moreBetween two people we had a large heart attack chips to share and a double taco each and it was pretty satisfying
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Kotty
Points +167
Trippin' out - Edit
Trippy burritos are one of my fav things to eat in the world 🤤
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MarisaRobinson
Points +212
Delicious and great service! - Edit
Such incredible food! Great range of vegan options and highly recommend the Trippy Corn 🌽 Come early because it got full fast on a Saturday night!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great service , Good range of vegan options
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8767
Excellent nachos - Edit
I’m a bit surprised I haven’t reviewed Trippy Taco as I’ve been coming here for years, but it’s been a while since my last visit. We sat outside on a lovely autumn night and you order at the counter. My partner and I shared the nachos and the tofu asada burrito. I thought the nachos were particularly good but I also enjoyed the burrito. It was filled with tofu, but I wasn’t sure of the vegan cheese replacements in this one. I like that you can opt to have it cut in half so you can share. We also had a plate of churros with chocolate sauce which were delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-26
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TajLyons
Points +103
Pretty average - Edit
My vegan friend recommended it and I was pretty disappointed. Got the original burrito and the tangy fries. Whilst the tangy fries was tasty enough, the original burrito was pretty much just salad in a burrito. Not even guacamole or any seasoning (to my knowledge). I don’t know if the other items are better or more inventive but I was hoping for a more elevated taste at a specialised vegan Mexican joint- especially when mad mex and Guzman have vegan options of their own that felt more flavourful. If you come here, maybe try their tofu asada or something that sounds a bit more inventive
Read morePros: Good location, Tangy fries are yum
Cons: Not worth price , Bland food, Ingredients lacking
Tiggy
The thing that Trippy has over Guzman and Mad Mex is that it doesn’t have death on its menu and isn’t a multinational chain 😊
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Yes you’re right you re: Trippy Taco, @BreakfastKlutz. It was remiss of me to refer only to the slaughter of animals for their flesh rather than also considering the death that occurs in other parts of the industry, even if I was just making a brief remark. I also agree that any business that is not vegan should not be eligible for five stars. This is the least acknowledgment HC can make to animal abuse and death. I think you’ll concede some non-vegan businesses are more problematic than others. My point was more that sometimes it seems HC reviews become so focused on cuisine that the consideration of animal ethics goes out the window.
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@Tiggy
Read moreVegan police up to their usual shaming and exclusive/elitist attitudes and behaviors.
Tiggy
All I did was talk about the cruelty involved in the meat and dairy industry. If you’re feeling shamed you’ll have to own that.
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By the way my pronouns are they/them/their.
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Funny should say that, @otherdimension. I’m aware that there is a concern about the limited data capture on the HC website and that in fact it should include some of the data points you mention. HC is far too agnostic in its assessment of vegan businesses., to the extent that non-vegan businesses are regularly mistakenly categorised as vegan, let alone fake-ass (commercially motivated) vegan ones.
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TonyMacaroniRyder
Points +302
Always Good - Edit
I hadn’t had Trippy’s since I left Melbourne back in 2016 and it was still as tasty and delicious now as it was then!!!
Read moreTofu ASADA burrito and of course Trippy Fries!!!
Can’t wait yo go back and wait for any excuse to whenever I’m in Fitzroy/ Collingwood.
Pros: Delicious , Huge portions, Affordable
Cons: Not everything is Vegan, Irregular hours
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Vegfix
Points +7367
Awesome - Edit
Trippy Taco you were great! Really enjoyed our evening here, we sat outside watching the world do it's thing while eating our selection of delicious dishes. The only thing I wasn't really impressed with was the Breakfast Quesadilla, it was a bit on the boring side, but the rest of the food was divine. Absolutely loved the churros. Everything on the menu can be made vegan, but I wish it were all vegan, would save me double checking and triple checking that I ordered the vegan option 😂 Staff were super nice and great service. Definitely would go back.
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ilikevegg
Points +350
It is what it is - Edit
It’s simple, hearty, average but okay ish vegan Mexicanishfood. I wouldn’t write home about it but would visit it in a pinch and would probably be okay about it.
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madelinek
Points +2175
sooo good💌💌 - Edit
food was great! staff was very friendly as well. i got the nachos and chips and 🤌 will definitely be back;)))
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aashkat
Points +590
Great tasty food - Edit
Tofu vegan burrito was super tasteful. They do not serve tamale. I wish they start serving tamale again! The hot mexican sauces are must try!
Read morePros: Tasty food
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hungryp
Points +44
Awful, tasteless, out of date - Edit
I remember going to Trippy Taco years ago and loving it. I finally made it back and was soooo deeply disappointed. It was like having a happy memory destroyed! Nothing had flavour, it was so plain and boring. So much was out of a jar or can, and not home made. The vegan cheese was like rotten plastic and I had to scrap it off everything because it ruined it.
Read moreWe ordered tofu tacos, fries, drinks. Too sad to take pics.
It was also so expensive for what it was. I was shocked!
Would prefer to give one star, but this app forces a minimum of two for vegan places.
Pros: None
Cons: Worst food, Super overpriced
Tiggy
Too sad to take pics? 🤔
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Salm8
Points +15
Deeefinitely Give This Place A Shot! - Edit
Got their veganised breakfast burrito and it exceeded my every expectation, brought a group of friends (most omni) with me, they were all fans too, absolutely rate 'em!
Read moreAll vegetarian venue with a fair few vegan items but also the option to veganise a bunch of the stuff on the menu if you ask.
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Kayd
Points +44
Excellent - Edit
The chip seasoning is awesome and the burritos are excellent.
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Neriman
Points +604
Decent Mexican food - Edit
Great vegan options and great service
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VinceK
Points +22
Taco-bout excellent - Edit
(Fever Dream Entry)
Read moreIt's high noon, the blistering sun beats down on your head and back, sweat beads on your brow and each step reminds you of the echo in your empty stomach. That ache reverberstes up your body till it clambers out of your mouth with a single sound 'trippytaco'.
You've stopped to catch your breath, though before you, a stand-off between Smith and Gertrude, and you don't have time to be caught in the cross fire. Side stepping the exchange you find yourself in a vibrant orange/yellow shack, the smell of victory, zest and fiery Mexican food.
You go to pick up the menu, though as you do your hands slowly melt through it, like a plastic bag catching the lick of an open fire. You try to move closer to inspect the illusion, though your feet have began to slump into the ground, soon followed by your knees, torso and chest untill nothing remains of you but a bubbling hot nectar, ready to be bottled and dashed on a freshly made mixed burrito.
Pros: Great value on the mixed burrito/hot sauce.
Cons: Hot sauce may cause fever dreams.
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l0vec0urtney
Points +493
Best Nachos - Edit
Probably my favourite vegan nachos I’ve ever had! Love the sour cream they use.
Read moreMost of the time the service is good, nice outdoor seating area when it’s sunny and the food is delicious.
Pros: Best vegan nachos, Sunny outdoor seating
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alexdimech
Points +137
Yummy! - Edit
Enjoyed a meal here with my vegan brother and gluten free omni mum. Everything on the menu can be made vegan and almost every item can also be made gluten free. The lady at the counter and kitchen staff were very lovely and happy to accommodate to further dietary requirements. Best vegan sour cream i’ve ever tasted! Thank you!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options , gluten free, friendly staff
Cons: small restaurant , expensive
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +6546
Great Mexican food - Edit
A really nice place to eat A LOT. I really recommend it.
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AdrianaM
Points +39
Great Mexican food - Edit
Great food and nice service. Many options. The cafe has a good ambience.
Read morePros: Vegan options.
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m@earthville
Points +9717
Good Tex-Mex with vegan options - Edit
With the first bites, it's easy to see why Trippy Taco is so popular. They offer what is actually pretty authentic Tex-Mex despite the distance from the source — and plenty tasty.
Read moreThe taquitos were recommendable, and the churros were good, too.
Service was a bit rushed, but that's understandable considering the crowd. Consider coming during off-peak hours for the best service and for the best odds of a getting a table without a wait.
Vegans note this place has both dairy and plant-based cheese, so be sure to order clearly.
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Pips
Points +1626
Best Tex Mex In Melbourne - Edit
This joint is the best. My favourites are the vegan nachos and the vegan tofu burrito. The fries are also delicious 🤤
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blace
Points +152
Love this place - Edit
Most meals can be made vegan, staff are super accommodating. Absolutely delicious. Pretty affordable and reliably satisfying go-to place to eat!
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SabrinaNizeti
Points +180
Nice and fast - Edit
Quick and easy Mexican, friendly staff, food is fresh
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