Seddon · Melbourne

What to Drink with Tacos in Melbourne

Pick a dish from the Superchido carta. We rank margaritas, mezcalitas, Mexican beer, wine and mocktails by acid, body, smoke and freshness — then you book a table in Seddon.

Match your dish

Start with a taco, quesadilla, main or dessert. Leave it on all dishes to see the ten strongest matches across the carta.

Pairing style

Jump to a style, then fine-tune the sliders. Balanced is the house starting point.

Lime, richness and a little smoke — the Superchido default.

Flavour weights

These four sliders decide what the ranking cares about. Acid and body work best when the dish and drink sit close together. Smoke and freshness add up — more of both is a bonus.

Acid

40

Lime, pickle and salsa brightness. Turn it up for ceviche, cochinita and sharp margaritas; keep it lower for birria and dessert.

Body

30

Weight and richness. Birria, quesadillas and house red want a drink with presence. Lighter tacos and mocktails sit at the other end.

Smoke

20

Mezcal, pastor and grilled pork. Raise this when you want a mezcalita or Oaxaca Old Fashioned beside a smoky plate.

Fresh

10

Mint, hibiscus, citrus and herbs. Best with guacamole, ceviche, palomas and mocktails when you want lift, not weight.

Top pairings from the carta

  1. 1

    9.10 / 10

    Raspberry Mezcal

    $26 · Mezcalitas

    with Guacamole de la Casa ($18)

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  2. 2

    8.76 / 10

    Mezcalita

    $25 · Mezcalitas

    with Guacamole de la Casa ($18)

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  3. 3

    8.74 / 10

    Piña Colada

    $24 · Rum & Spice

    with De Pollo Asado ($23)

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  4. 4

    8.72 / 10

    Modelo Negra

    $16 · Mexican Beer

    with De Pollo Asado ($23)

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  5. 5

    8.72 / 10

    Spicy Mezcal

    $26 · Mezcalitas

    with Guacamole de la Casa ($18)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →
  6. 6

    8.66 / 10

    House Red

    $12 · Wine

    with Hongos Quesadilla ($20)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →
  7. 7

    8.60 / 10

    House Red

    $12 · Wine

    with Al Pastor ($25)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →
  8. 8

    8.58 / 10

    Oaxaca Old Fashioned

    $26 · Cocktails

    with De Pollo Asado ($23)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →
  9. 9

    8.56 / 10

    Raspberry Mezcal

    $26 · Mezcalitas

    with Cochinita ($19)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →
  10. 10

    8.54 / 10

    Spiced Colada

    $24 · Cocktails

    with De Pollo Asado ($23)

    On the drinks list →On the menu →Order on OrderUp →

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I drink with tacos in Melbourne?

At Superchido Seddon it depends on the taco. Birria likes a drink with body — House Red or an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. Pastor and hongos like mezcalitas. Ceviche and guacamole like a bright Classic or Tommy's margarita, a Paloma, or a mocktail.

What pairs with Superchido birria?

Birria Tacos and Birria de Res are rich and low on freshness, so Balanced and Rich presets rank House Red, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, Spiced Colada and Modelo Negra near the top. Use Bold if you want mezcal beside the consomé.

Can I get a pairing without alcohol?

Yes. The ranking includes mocktails, horchata, Jarritos, juice, lemonade and sparkling water. Fresh preset lifts Paloma-style and hibiscus drinks; Rich still finds Horchata for heavier plates.

Where is Superchido?

Superchido is a Mexican restaurant and agave bar at 82 Charles Street, Seddon, in Melbourne's west. The pairing engine follows the Seddon carta. Docklands evening service will use the same Superchido list when that venue opens.

Enjoy responsibly. Alcohol service is subject to RSA requirements.