If it’s theatre you want with your dinner, order the flaming tamale at this uber-cool, laid-back taqueria inside West End’s historic Rialto Theatre. Rarely seen on menus around Queensland, this classic Mesoamerican dish features masa flour soaked in sumptuous pig fat, rendering it soft and sweet with bites of mole-kissed chicken wrapped in torched banana leaf. It’s a dish as tasty as it is histrionic, and the undisputed star of a super tight offering, ranging from just four tacos to tostadas with numerous accompaniments.

Of the tacos, the lamb version, cooked over charcoal until compliant, is the pick, served on a soft, hand-pressed tortilla with salsa verde, jalapeno and meat juices that’ll run down your arm. Or for something lighter, try the crunchy, fried tostadas, with your choice of dip from a generous list.

Exceptionally well-versed staff will take the hard work out of the decision making process, while also delivering myriad details on the tequila and mezcal offering, from which a range of classic, fun and fruity Mexican-influenced cocktails are born. For a fiery experience that goes beyond just chilli, Mama Taco is full of spark.

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