La Cabra Mexican Carlton

La Cabra Mexican Carlton is a Mexican restaurant on Lygon Street, with a range of options for everyday dining, celebrations and larger gatherings. The venue offers private catering for off-site birthdays, corporate events and casual get-togethers, with catering menus built around tacos, enchiladas, guacamole and churros. The team says it works with organisers to shape the menu and event around their plans.

Inside, the main dining room has booth seating, a neon-lit bar and an Eddie Betts mural, creating a distinctly colourful setting for a meal or function. There is no courtyard, but the venue does offer alfresco dining on Lygon Street. For private events, a section of the main dining room can be set aside, making the space suited to group bookings without needing a separate function room.

The venue also runs a bottomless brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with unlimited drinks and a five-course meal over 90 minutes for $75 per person. Weekly specials are promoted through the restaurant’s What’s On page. Birthday diners who join the VIP guest list can receive a complimentary Margarita, while the function and catering options make La Cabra a practical choice for birthdays, work gatherings and relaxed group occasions in Carlton.