Melbourne
Mexicali Food Store
Salsa central!
420 Bridge Road
Melbourne, VIC 3121
Nearest Train: Trams 48, 75
Phone: +61 (0)3 9429 8812
Tantalize or terrorize your taste buds--salsas for the beginner or to blister your tongue. Mexicali Food Store stocks authentic Mexican groceries, handicrafts (including piñatas), pottery, glassware and an inspiring range of cook books. Sauces and salsas are prepared daily at their restaurant Mexicali Rose. Authentic regional recipes make use of native Mexican foods--tomatoes, tomatillos, avocados and, of course, chillies. Friendly staff encourages customers to sample the sauces. Try the char-grilled red chilli salsa, made from fresh hot red chillies in season with vinegar, salt and spices. Do not forget to pick up their leaflet with cooking suggestions.

