About Excelsior Hotel
Excelsior Hotel is a hotel and pub located at 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. A vibrant Mexican cantina and iconic Surry Hills local. The venue has 9 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 4 out of 5 from 1951 Google reviews. A food and drinks menu is listed below. Phone: (02) 9114 7339.
A vibrant Mexican cantina and iconic Surry Hills local
Located on the corner of Foveaux and Bellevue Streets, the Excelsior Hotel is a historic Surry Hills landmark reimagined as El Loco by the Merivale group. The venue features a kitschy, high-energy atmosphere with a focus on authentic Mexican street food, a vast selection of tequilas, and a lively social scene.
What Excelsior Hotel offers
Restaurant
Food served
Bar
9 Gaming machines
Establishment
Events
Open now
Excelsior Hotel location and map
Opening times
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Hotel
Where is Excelsior Hotel located?
Excelsior Hotel is located at 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Surry Hills, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of Excelsior Hotel?
Excelsior Hotel opening hours: Monday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM to 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does Excelsior Hotel have pokies?
Yes. Excelsior Hotel has 9 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence, ranking number 1101 among NSW hotels by gaming machine numbers.
Does Excelsior Hotel serve food?
Yes. Excelsior Hotel serves food and its menu with prices is listed on this page. Kitchen hours may differ from the venue opening hours.
Does Excelsior Hotel have a bar?
Yes. Excelsior Hotel holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Excelsior Hotel?
You can phone Excelsior Hotel on (02) 9114 7339.
How is Excelsior Hotel rated?
Excelsior Hotel is rated 4 out of 5 based on 1951 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Excelsior Hotel?
Licensed venues close to Excelsior Hotel include Goro's, Keg and Brew Hotel, Aurora Hotel, Dolphin Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Hotel Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
El Loco at Excelsior
A casual dining spot offering a menu of tacos, salads, and snacks designed by chef Dan Hong, featuring fresh ingredients and bold Mexican flavors.
The Main Bar
A full-service bar specializing in margaritas, signature cocktails, and an extensive list of tequila and mezcal, alongside traditional beers and wines.
Entertainment & Leisure
Live DJs
Local DJs perform upbeat sets on Friday and Saturday nights, enhancing the venue's festive cantina vibe.
Sports Viewing
The venue features screens throughout the pub area for patrons to watch major televised sporting events.
Family Features
Family-Friendly Dining
The venue welcomes families during daylight and early evening hours, offering a casual environment and menu items suitable for children.
Functions & Events
Group Bookings
The venue caters to casual group gatherings, birthdays, and work drinks, with designated areas available for reservation.
Amenities & Services
Outdoor Seating
Sidewalk seating is available on Foveaux Street, providing an alfresco atmosphere for dining and drinks.
Accessibility
The ground floor bar and dining areas are wheelchair accessible from the street level.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
* Please note that all images are for illustration purposes only and actual serving will vastly differ.
Excelsior Hotel reviews
2 Star Review by maria blue
Food was below average. The tacos can use a little lemon drizzle especially on the fish. All the food would benefit if it had more flavour like coriander and more herbs traditionally used in Mexico. All in all not bad but not worth coming back again. The prices were really decent and the portion sizes were good.
5 Star Review by John R
Sort of a chance finding really walking past. Cool vibe and atmosphere. Nachos were incredible and the frozen margaritas also amazing. Im not sure if it was the manager or not but the waitress was absolutely lovely and made the experience all that much better. Highly recommend
5 Star Review by Lian E
This place was so good for a relaxed dinner. For a $25 special on this Wednesday (usually $39) a steak DIY taco platter. Beautifully cooked tender steak sliced into pieces with a range of salads and condiments and 8 tortillas. Such great food at a fantastic price. Couldnt ask for a better meal while visiting Sydney on a business trip. Service was also super friendly and enthusiastic with staff keen to help. Will definitely be recommending El Loco when I hear that friends and colleagues are heading to Sydney.
3 Star Review by Wendy Lo
3.3 - Food A tad below average actually! The quality of food was okay bit hello flavour? The Nachos, were left largely uneaten and even though we had a group of 9, we didn't eat much of it. Colleagues said that salt was missing, and in most of the other meals too. My tacos were okay but not delicious. No sauce or lemon etc. It was an interesting place to sit in aesthetically and close to our office which is why we gave it a go.
5 Star Review by Titania Lonsdale
The best Mexican, bar none that I know of. The service is exemplary, the food is fantastic. The vegan options are fantastic, I could truly live off of the polenta tacos. The horchata is amazing, and the only one Ive found that is dairy free. Absolutely genius. The ambience is gorgeous, the staff are so friendly. I so so highly recommend this place, I can happily eat here alone or bring friends. Hands down incomparable.
3 Star Review by Eamon Smith
Margaritas and beer perfectly normal. The food would be great if you are hammered, however if you are sober. The tacos are soulless and need some salt. The chefs need to follow their hearts, not recipes!
5 Star Review by Jason Bush
Always brilliant
3 Star Review by Leza Hamester
Dont drown meals in olive oil dressing leave it on the side or dont use it in the salmon meal. Use muscles instead if pippies with linguini pescatore meal as pippies are cheap seafood
5 Star Review by Geoffrey Clarke
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3 Star Review by E B
Menu not the best compare to other Mexican restaurants. Missing quiet a few items on the menu.