El Toucan South Central

Best Known For

Bandeja Paisa: crunchy pork belly, rice, arepa, sweet plantain slices, pulled beef, slow-cooked beans, avocado, chorizo and a fried egg.

Melbourne foodies head to Colombian dining destination El Toucan South Central on Victoria Street in Abbotsford for share plates and good times. Sister venue to El Toucan in Maribyrnong, this restaurant has a relaxed vibe of polished wood floors and panelling, while the walls are adorned with vibrant artwork depicting toucans. Delivering an authentic menu with the aim of putting Colombian food on the map; embark on your culinary journey by sharing a street food plate of beef empanadas, morcilla, chorizo, cassava chips, potatoes, pork bites, spicy aji and chipotle mayo. For the main, devour slow-cooked beef flanks, marinated in beer, garlic, red peppers and spices, served with rice, steamed cassava, hogao sauce and guacamole; finish with creamy rice pudding, cinnamon and lemon zest.