Entrance to Elk & Pea, 21 Lonsdale St, Braddon

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Mexican influences pervade the menu and cocktail list of this cool little anytime place, which includes spicy eggs for brekkie, burgers and wraps for lunch, and Carribean jerk chicken for dinner. Be sure to try the fabulous cocktails, like the Tijuana Swizzle with tequila, Aperol, coconut water, passion fruit and rosé.


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