Chef’s Kiss

Vandal Taqueria

Restaurant · Mexican · Vegan & vegetarianNewtown

No dishes marked gluten free

21 dishesmenu read 1 Novvandalsydney.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysStreet Food asterisk is printed as 'gluten friendly' (not certified gluten free), so gluten is marked unknown on those dishes. Our Tacos asterisk is printed as 'gluten free'. The asterisk on the Laters section has no printed legend.
  • Street Food asterisk is printed as 'gluten friendly' (not certified gluten free), so gluten is marked unknown on those dishes. Our Tacos asterisk is printed as 'gluten free'. The asterisk on the Laters section has no printed legend.
  • Venue states everything is 100% plant based and vegan friendly, including cheeses, mayos and meats. Several dishes still list queso, cheddar, yoghurt, béchamel, gelato or dulce de leche, so dairy and egg are marked unknown rather than free; confirm with staff. Tacos listed without an asterisk have no printed gluten status.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Street Food

  • Guacamole$19

    Pico de gallo, lime, chilli and heirloom corn totopos

  • Tuna Sashimi Tostadas$17

    Watermelon sashimi, guac', pickled green mango and salsa macha

  • Chargrilled Corn$9

    Smoked chipotle tahini, queso, chilli, lime, cori

  • Crisp Zucchini Flowers$26

    Filled with corn and jalapeño béchamel, with charred corn salsa and hot honey (three pieces)

  • Empanada$19

    Chorizo, potato, salsa romesco, salsa fresca, coriander (two pieces)

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cheeseburger Spring Rolls$19

    Patty, American cheddar, Pablo's pickles, caramelised onions, ketchup and yellow mustard (two pieces, cut in four)

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Quesa-Birria Tacos$18

    Birria de res consommé, salsa (two pieces)

  • Chicken and Mushroom Quesadilla$27

    Chipotle vinaigrette, sumac yoghurt, queso, onion, lime and coriander salsa (four pieces)

  • Nachos Version 5.0$28

    Braised beef in guisado de res, guacamole, crèma, guajillo chilli mojo, pickled watermelon, pickled eschallots, liquid queso, chilli, corian

Our Tacos

  • Wild Mushroom Tacos$8

    Wild mushrooms ala plancha, shiitake dust, ponzu mayo, queso, crisp shallots

  • Korean Fried Eggplant Taco$8

    Sticky ponzu, cashew crèma, shaved queso and carrot and coriander slaw

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Charred Lamb Taco$8

    Chipotle vinaigrette, sumac yoghurt, pomegranate seeds, pickled watermelon, chilli, coriander

  • Baha Fish Taco$8

    Tomatillo salsa verde, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo

  • Popcorn Prawn Taco$8

    Local chilli and ginger mojo, guacamole, pickled watermelon, slaw, coriander, lime

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Smash Taco$8

    Seared beef, jalapeño nam jim, guacamole, cucumber, pickled radish, mayo, chilli, coriander

  • Duck Carnitas Taco$8

    Guacamole, smoked maple, plum and gochujang vinaigrette, mayo, cucumber, shallot, pickled daikon, slaw, coriander

  • Charred Chicken Taco$8

    Guacamole, mango habanero salsa, crema, pickled watermelon, slaw, coriander

Laters

  • Ice Cream Sandwich$17

    Dehydrated strawberries

  • Tarta de Ferrero$19

    Gelato, strawberries, chocolate and nut soil

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Passionfruit and Yuzu Pannacotta$17

    Seasonal berries

  • Churros$18

    Cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche, gelato, toasted coconut flakes

    Likely gluten (our guess)

Dine In Menu

  • The Notorious M.A.R.G$20

    altos plata tequila, cointreau, lime

  • The Drake$20

    passionfruit, passao, olmeca tequila, cointreau, lime

  • If You Like Pina Colada$20

    1800 coconut tequila, cointreau, pineapple, coconut

  • Blood In, Blood Out$21

    jalapeno infused blood orange margarita, altos plata tequila, grand marnier, lime

  • Smokin' Gun$20

    mezcal, tequila, chipotle hot sauce, orange, lime

  • Grapefruit Paloma$19

    altos plata tequila, grapefruit, soda, lime, agave

  • El Tigridia$20

    pink gin, campari, jamesons orange, raspberry, lime, apple

  • Lychee Lemonade$19

    absolut vodka, lychee, lemon, basil, soda

  • Sunset Blvd Sour$22

    suntory whisky, pineapple, lemon, lime, bitters

  • Lychee Buzz$16

    lychee, pineapple juice, elderflower, lemon, soda

  • El Chicana$18

    blood orange, orange, orange sec, lyres white cane, lime

  • Virgin Marg'$18

    lyres agave blanco, white cane, fresh lime, ice

  • Estrella Damm Lager$12

    on tap, barcelona

  • Balter XPA$12

    american pale ale, queensland

  • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale$12

    byron bay

  • Philter XPA$12

    extra pale ale, newtown

  • Bentspoke 'Crankshaft'$13

    american IPA, canberra

  • Corona Extra$11

    mexico

  • Young Henrys 'Newtowner'$12

    pale ale, newtown

  • Moo Brew Pilsner$13

    tasmania

  • Nort Pacific Ale$10

    non alcoholic, newcastle

  • Monteiths Apple Cider$12

    new zealand

  • Carlo V Prosecco Extra Dry$15

    NV, veneto, italy

  • Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc$16

    2025, marlborough

  • Naked Run Riesling$15

    2025, clare valley

  • Pinot Grigio$17

    2025, veneto, italy

  • McHenry Hohner Chardonnay Viogner$18

    2025, beechworth

  • Mazi Mataro Cinsault Grenache Rosé$15

    2025, mclaren vale

  • Emmalene Pinot Noir$16

    2025, adelaide hills

  • Rocky Road Shiraz$15

    2022, mclaren vale

  • Fetherstone Cabernet Malbec$16

    2023, yarra valley

  • Nashdale Lane Tempranillo$16

    2023, orange

  • Mystery Wines By The Glass$14

    from all over the world

  • Olmecca Altos Plata$10

    pepper, lime, agave; 30ml

  • Olmecca Reposado$10

    vanilla, citrus; 30ml

  • Casamigos Blanco$12

    papaya, guava, vanilla; 30ml

  • 1800 Coconut$14

    coconut, tropical, agave; 30ml

  • 1800 Anejo$14

    chocolate malt, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon; 30ml

  • Patron Silver$14

    dried pineapple, citrus, lavender, gingerbread; 30ml

  • Avion Silver$15

    kalamata olives, lemon zest, rosemary, pineapple; 30ml

  • Calle 23 Anejo$18

    vanilla, oak, agave, caramel; 30ml

  • Ilegal Mezcal Reposado$18

    clove, toffee, hints of vanilla; 30ml

  • Ilegal Mezcal Joven$18

    hint of green apple, citrus and white pepper; 30ml

The menu’s own key: * gluten friendly · *gluten free (served on organic corn tortillas) · * (no legend printed for this section)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (21)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (21)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source
  • Exclusive hirevenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address403 King Street, Newtown
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Mexican · Vegan & vegetarian
Websitevandalsydney.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from vandalsydney.com.au
Drinks list43 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Vandal Taqueria

Does Vandal Taqueria have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Vandal Taqueria coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Street Food asterisk is printed as 'gluten friendly' (not certified gluten free), so gluten is marked unknown on those dishes.”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Vandal Taqueria online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/vandalsydney

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