Zambrero Murwillumbah

Zambrero Murwillumbah is a fast-casual Mexican spot at 10-16 Brisbane Street in the town centre, the kind of stop that suits a quick burrito or bowl on the way to or from a walk rather than a long sit-down with the dog. Orders feed the Plate 4 Plate program: every burrito or bowl purchased sends a meal to someone in need, and the chain has passed 100 million meals donated since 2005.

The dog setup

There is no published pet policy for this store, so treat the front footpath tables as the option to try. Under NSW rules, dogs on a lead are allowed in unenclosed outdoor dining areas at the cafe's discretion, so check with staff on the day, especially if cafe blinds are down. Dogs are not permitted inside at the counter: one person heads in to order while the other waits outside with the dog. No water bowls are provided, so bring your own.

Worth knowing

The menu is the standard Zambrero build-your-own format: burritos, bowls, nachos and tacos with vegetarian and vegan options, including the high-protein Powerburrito. Hours run from about 10:30am into the evening daily, stretching later on Thursday to Saturday. Takeaway to the riverbank is a solid backup if the outdoor tables are full.

Getting there and parking

The store sits on Brisbane Street in the Murwillumbah CBD. Street parking runs along the main strip, with quieter public parking off Murwillumbah Street when the town is busy.

Nearby with the dogs

Knox Park has open grass a short stroll away, though dogs stay on-lead there under Tweed Shire rules; River Street Park beside the Tweed is the official off-leash option in town. If you are staying over, Tweed River Motel is a dog-friendly base in town.

More options are on the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the Murwillumbah destination page.