Mad Mex Crown St reopening: The OG Burrito Returns!

The numero uno. The original luchador. The stage where the very first great burrito was wrapped in that iconic red foil. Mad Mex Crown St isn’t just another restaurant, it’s the birthplace of a bold, fresh Mexican movement that has been rolling strong since day one. When we flung open the doors back in 2006, Founder Clovis Young brought his dream to life right here. It wasn’t just about food, it was about attitude, authenticity, and giving Sydney a taste of something bigger, brighter, and unapologetically Mexican. Crown St became the launchpad for a flavour revolution that spread across the nation. 

Sitting just off Oxford St, Mad Mex Crown St has always been more than a burrito stop. It’s been the after-party destination that kept the energy alive when the night wound down but the cravings fired up. Bright lights, red foil, and bold flavours lighting up the strip, letting partygoers know exactly where to refuel. 

Legends like Wolfmother, Good Charlotte, the late-night line-up of Sydney creatives, students, and night owls who made Mad Mex their ritual. Even Russell Crowe himself couldn’t resist the lure of a late-night burrito. 

For nearly two decades, Crown St has been a melting pot. Musicians grabbing pre-gig fuel, office workers sneaking in lunchtime burritos, and friends finding their post-party cure. Every bite has carried the same promise: bold, fresh, and made your way. 

And now it’s back. The OG. The burrito birthplace. The spark that started it all. 

In 2025, Crown St is back new and refurbished, refreshed for the next generation of burrito lovers — because this icon is here to last forever. Mad Mex has a ‘guac-spot’ for this store, and it’s brighter, bolder, and better than ever.