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Master the Menu: Our Zingy Salsa Verde
Get the recipe for our fresh and easy salsa verde!
Our Head Chef Keith Dsouza whips up a salsa verde that can be used to take your tacos to the next level!
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Sip and Groove at SoCal
Sip and groove where the drinks are as enticing as the vibrant atmosphere buzzing with laughter and good vibes. Available every Friday, 8pm-11pm.
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SoCal Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2023 Recap
Find out all about how our Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2023 went down!
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5 Must Do’s This Fiesta
We've compiled a list of our 5 Must Do's at this years SoCal Taco and Tequila Fiesta
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The Ultimate Guide To The SoCal Menu
Find out Head Chef Keith Dsouza's favourite dishes when dining at SoCal
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SoCals Dragtails Competition Winner
Discover SoCal's very own bartender Chris, and his WorldPride inspired Absolut cocktail that brings out his inner drag queen
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#AgaveCollective Cocktail Special
SoCal Bar Manager Tristan Fischer has created a delicious cocktail special starring Casamigos, taste it this February!
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Top 3 Reasons to Book Valentine’s Day at SoCal
Here's our non-bias list of why you should join us for Valentine's Day at SoCal
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Celebrate World Nutella Day at SoCal
Calling all Nutella Lovers! Get ready to dip, drizzle and lick your plate clean with a SoCal dessert special
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A New Menu Has Arrived At SoCal
Head Chef Keith Dsouza and Butler Head Chef Amber Doig have collaborated to bring this tasty new menu to SoCal.
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Top 3 Reasons to Book Bottomless Rosé Lunch at SoCal
Here's our non-bias list of why you should join us for a Bottomless Rosé Lunch at SoCal
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SoCal Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2022 Recap
Find out all about how our Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2022 went down!
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Recipe: SoCal’s Snapper Ceviche
Spice up Iso life with this delicious cocktail at home!
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Applejack Loyalty App
You can now spend and earn points to redeem special offers across our restaurants, bars and cafés, taking together time to a whole new level!
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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Cinco De Mayo
Find out 5 facts about Cinco De Mayo that you may not have known before!
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Meet The Team: George Popple
We sat down with SoCal's General Manager George Popple for a chat!
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Which SoCal Margarita Are You?
We've created the ultimate quiz to help you decide what to order based on your personality.
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SoCal Reopening Week Recap!
What a Fantastic Opening Week at SoCal! We’re so glad to be back doing what we love.
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Bottomless Rosé At Home Zoom Party
We brought you the ultimate social distancing iso-party kit to pink up your Zoom party catch ups!
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6 Fun Facts For Every Tequila Lover
One tequila. Two tequila. Keep reading for some of tequilas greatest wins
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Cocktail Recipe: Spicy Senorita
Spice up Iso life with this delicious cocktail at home!
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SoCal Taco Tips for the Team
We flinged back open our doors on Monday 22nd of June with a 3-day taco bonanza!
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What SoCal Taco Are You?
Take our quick quiz & find out which SoCal taco best describes you!
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WIN A Taco & Tequila Fiesta Bar Tab
To celebrate our Taco & Tequila Fiesta, we’re giving you the chance to WIN a $250 bar tab for you & your crew!
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Tequila Cocktail Masterclass
Shake and create a selection of Olmeca ALTOS drinks (which you get to enjoy after!) at our exclusive cocktail masterclass.
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We gave away FREE Burritos for National Burrito Day!
We gave away FREE Burritos to celebrate National Burrito Day 2019!
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Our favourite Christmas Cocktails!
Perfect for Christmas parties & to get into the festive mood
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Margarita Loves Cointreau at SoCal
We teamed up with Cointreau to put on a special cocktail list & dessert
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Charity Live Art Battles
Six local artists joined us at SoCal to create Mexican themed masterpieces in a fully immersive art + dine experience.
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My Taco Rules Championship 2018
Applejack chefs & bartenders battled it out to be crowned the 'Taco & Tequila Champions'!
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ALTOS Tequila Championship
Thanks for placing your bets on who you thought would take out the competition.
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All You Can Eat Tacos Bushfire Fundraiser
We put on an All You Can Eat Tacos night to raise funds for Salvation Army Disaster Appeal.
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