Salsas, Melbourne

Gustavo Sanchez knows a thing or two about running an authentic Mexican restaurant. Aside from being born and raised in Mexico City, he ran two restaurants in Mexico—a fast-food joint in Mexico City, and a larger, family-style eatery in Salamanca. After some urging from his sons, who had relocated to the United States, Gustavo and his wife also made the move. Now, at Salsas, he and his family create homestyle Mexican cooking for their customers. Their signature guacamole is made fresh daily, along with homemade tortillas and other dishes based on family recipes and secrets whispered only to close-mouthed avocados.