Join us at Luminar Cocina Mexicana for an unforgettable journey through Oaxacan culinary tradition. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a corporate private dining event, our hospitality team will ensure an exceptional experience.
142 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
National Helpline: 1300 586 462
Host Desk: +61 3 9419 8274
Mobile / SMS: +61 488 419 635
Wednesday – Sunday:
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Mon & Tue: Masterclasses & Private Events
For dining parties of 8 or more guests, Luminar offers tailored Oaxacan family-style sharing menus curated by Head Chef Mateo Alvarez. Our elevated mezzanine dining area accommodates seated celebrations of up to 34 guests with dedicated hearthside table service, bespoke agave botanical pairings, and personalized menus.
Full dining room buyouts are available on select weekday and weekend evenings for corporate launches, wedding banquets, and culinary private functions accommodating up to 90 seated patrons.
Traditional Oaxacan cuisine is naturally inclusive. Our handmade tortillas and totopos are pressed exclusively from 100% volcanic-stone ground Mexican heirloom criollo maize without wheat cross-contact, providing exceptional peace of mind for celiac and gluten-sensitive diners.
We proudly feature comprehensive plant-based, vegan, and non-dairy adaptations across our iconic moles, charred cactus ensaladas, wood-roasted squash, and smoked botanical agave beverages.
Luminar Cocina Mexicana is situated at 142 Gertrude Street in Melbourne bohemian culinary quarter of Fitzroy, directly between Nicholson Street and Brunswick Street.
Route 86 Tram: Stops directly at our doorstep at Stop 13 (Napier Street / Gertrude Street), connecting from Parliament Station and Bourke Street Mall in 7 minutes.
Route 11 Tram: Alight at Stop 15 (Gertrude Street / Brunswick Street), followed by an easy 2-minute stroll west past Fitzroy heritage boutiques.
Guest Parking: 2-hour ticketed on-street parking is available along Gertrude and Napier Streets. Multi-level commercial parking is located at 214 Nicholson Street (5-minute walk).
For Friday and Saturday dinner sittings, we recommend booking 2 to 3 weeks in advance. Weekday lunches and early dinner seatings (5:30 PM to 6:30 PM) generally offer greater availability. We also retain four bar-counter stools each evening for spontaneous walk-in guests.
Credit card details are taken to secure reservations of 5 or more guests. Cancellations or amendments made with at least 24 hours notice incur zero fee. For same-day cancellations or no-shows, a nominal fee of $40 per guest applies to cover perishable ingredient preparation.
Absolutely. Over 85% of our menu items are naturally zero-wheat thanks to traditional maize nixtamalization. Please notify our host team upon booking so our culinary team can prep dedicated utensils and separate cook surfaces for severe allergies.
Yes, children are warmly welcomed. We offer mild, accessible dishes including slow-roasted chicken quesadillas, avocado tostadas, and sweet cinnamon churros alongside our high-contrast smoky Oaxacan specialties.
Our cocktail bar specializes exclusively in zero-proof smoked botanical agave elixirs, featuring artisanal pit-smoked salmiana syrups, wild fermented pineapple tepache, charred blood-orange sodas, and hibiscus-chili reductions designed to pair harmoniously with woodfired mole.
Yes, Luminar Cocina Mexicana gift vouchers can be purchased online or in person for denominations from $50 to $500 AUD, valid for 3 years from the date of issue in full compliance with Australian Consumer Law.