Weekend vibes @mexiconz Ponsonby š²š½ š®
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Loved the ambience with caged lightings, ethnic murals and liquor bottle walls. Hereās some highlights from our dinner:
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Lamb Quesadilla š„ $19
This is great value, came with 8 pieces of quesadilla. The griddled tortilla is filled with slowed cooked lamb and cheese, mmmm.
Stuffed JalapenĢos š¶ $18
JalapenĢo peppers wrapped in bacon, itās juicy and bursting flavors with a punch of heat afterwards, loved it!
Fried chicken š $16
This is their signature dishšš¼
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Havenāt had Mexican food for so long since I moved back from LA, happy to have found @mexiconz! Gracias!
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šTaste 4.4/5
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Went in for the limited edition spicy taco - ended up ordering a lot of other food! We order the spicy taco, lamb taco, cauliflower, mushroom and fried chicken! they were all so good! if you like spicy food, you gotta try the spicy taco; itās really refreshing with perfect heat! the fried chicken, cauliflower and mushroom came with creamy mayo and super crunchy! will be coming back š
Mexico is one of those spots where you always go in with high hopes but then always leave a bit disappointed. Food is always delish but service needs work, the staff are obviously bribed with fried chicken to turn over the tables 15 times in one night because youāre rushed to finish every time without fault. But I always come crawling back because of those bloody magrz and fried chook
I came here with my fam and loved it! Although itās super loud and a pretty buzzy atmosphere, itās really enjoyable if you donāt mind yelling across the table to chat š
I had the jackfruit taco, tempura eggplant special taco, the chickpea patatas and then the vegan chocolate dessert. I tell ya, what a feast. The portion sizes looked small but were actually great! Really awesome flavours and surprisingly filling! I would 100% come back, maybe with a group of friends so we can try some more cocktails šø
Service was really friendly, and super fast. Canāt fault it.
Mexico is one of my fav restaurants ever!! Ponsonby one is my 2nd fav after the Taka one. Love the food - faves are the guacamole & chicken quesadilla. Love the Mexican sodas aswell my fav are the - white cola & raspberry and cucumber. Food is amazing and staff is lovely. Best Mexican in Akl :)) Definitely recommend!!!
Good food, had lots of vegetarian options. We ordered almost everything vegetarian on their menu and nothing disappointed. It was bit crowded with loud music but good food made for it.
Live for Mexico. Prefer the Takapuna location as I think the staff are a bit friendlier there! They got a bit strange about us using our work discount there, but did end up putting it through :) fried chicken of course canāt be missed. Great sangria too!
Love this Mexico! This is our new favourite. Usually we go to Ellerslie. We recently came here on a Friday night, it was very busy but was a great atmosphere and great vibe. We sat up in the stools and leaner and it was quite a cosy spot. Absolutely loved all of the food; we had Patatas, Mexico fried chicken, soft shell tacos (the beef, fish and prawn), Esquites and an amazing baked white chocolate cheesecake! They were ALL amazing! The White Cola is delicious too. From the fantastic service to the food and awesome vibe (plus the perks of the I love Mexico card) it was all next level and will be our new regular!
Late afternoon shopping in Ponsonby, start getting hungry and want a snack before finishing up. Enter Mexico...
Having visited their Takapuna store many times there is a comfort in knowing what you are about to order and eat.
We are welcomed into the restaurant and seated by our friendly waitress. We place our order ( didnāt really need to look at the menu) afternoon snack of Mexico Fried Chicken, one of their specialityās. Food arrives shortly there after and itās exactly what the doctor ordered. Great as always!!!
If you havenāt eaten here before there are plenty of other goodies to try on the menu: worth a mention is their soft shell tacos, they always go down a treat!
Food: 75%
Ambience: 78%
Service: 80%
Coffee: N/A
The staff are friendly and helpful. Had someone who was dairy intolerant and was willing to cater for their needs regardless. The margarita all always good. Drinks are always good here. Food is always close to Mexican Street food. Food and one cocktail each for two people was $75.
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Iāve heard a lot about this place! And a lot of great things! And man it really lives up to itās reputation. The tacos are INSANE. My chicken one, oh my lordy I wish I could describe to what level it was so amazing at. The sauce just made it, 10/10 for that. My cauliflower was really good too but not quite to the standard of the chicken. Prices are not bad! $7 per taco, not bad for how delicious they are.
Starters were stunning too, the corn with the blackened onion crema... drool. Never knew burnt stuff mixed with creamy onion sauce could be good!
Service really lovely too, cool spot right on Ponsonby road.
Just thought sangria was a bit meh, compared with the large jug from little easy up the road for $20 at happy hour, with the one I got at MĆ©xico in a smallish bottle thing for $30 and a few bits of fruit I thought it was very over priced. Also not extremely into spicey spicey so a bit annoying you canāt adjust spiciness on meals but I guess that makes things more difficult for them. Everything on menu is a set spiciness.
Will DEFINITELY be back though, tacos woo!
My mother and I came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was attentive and friendly, and the vibe and decoration of the restaurant added to the overall dining experience. We ordered margaritas and a sangria to drink, both of which were yummy and nicely presented. To eat we ordered the roasted corn with queso fresco, onion crema and flour tortillas, a fish taco, a beef taco and the pork belly with carrot/turmeric purƩe and a fresh and crunchy fennel salad. Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious with a great flavour, with the corn dish being a standout. We will definitely be back again!
Always enjoyed coming here the service has been great, food is delicious. It's on the pricier side but you get the awesome ambiance of being in Mexico with the cook decorations. The food menu is minimalistic which is not a bad thing and drinks menu plentiful which most will appreciate! I did order a brownie dessert and got an allergic reaction (nuts) even though it was confirmed there were none in the dessert and was likely cross contaminated. I wasn't feeling ill for the rest of the night however the manager took the drinks tab off our bill which was nice sentiment.
We werenāt feeling much of an appetite so we ordered a Sopes, Chickpea Patatas, a Xocolate Mole Beef Taco, and a Slaw to share between 2.
Presentation is always nice and creative. Slaw was a bit disappointing, lacked flavour and was very watery. Texture was ok though, sunflower seeds saved it.
Sopes was interesting; you have a dense cornflower cup with some mushroom in it, topped with purple cabbage and some other garnish. Lacked flavour once again.
Chickpea Patatas was interesting. Looked like tofu but I believe was made of chickpea and sat in a golden bed of chickpea purƩe; good flavours here!
Xocolate mole beef taco wasnāt as good as I remembered it to be; portion was a lot smaller than last time too, kind of disappointing.
Split between 2 itāll set you back by ~$23.60.
Food: 6/10
Price: 6/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 7/10
After a disappointing experience at Mexico Ellerslie, I was hesitant to try another Mexico restaurant. However my family and I went there for lunch today and were very pleased with both the awesome customer service and food as well. The food came out quite fast and tasted fresh and delicious, the wings took a little longer than they should have and the waiter told us straight away that he would waive them off our bill because of the wait. My parents are already talking about taking their friends back to eat here!
Where do I start on how amazing the team at Mexico in Ponsonby are! I am blown away every time I come, and I am a regular visitor to the best restaurant in the CBD. The food is always fresh, delicious and paired with impeccable service from start to finish. When I have made bookings and brought family along, they always do their best to find us a table and make sure we are looked after every time. Top quality, attention to detail in every respect. This Mexico is the BEST out of all of them, and we will always be back! I could not recommend this place more for a fantastic night!
The margaritas were superb and very much worth the price!! The food was also really nice and juicy, maybe a tad expensive for the quantity of what you get though. Atmosphere and service was great - love it :)
I'm a fan of Mexican food, so I loved Mexico simply for the fact that it's a Mexican restaurant. I was really happy with their fast service and super-friendly staff! The food was delicious as well. I tried the Cauliflower Florets and Chimichangas. Oh, not to forget, the dips they serve with the food were just as appetising!
Been here once with my cousin just randomly decided to try this place out and left with no regrets. Lovely service very friendly aswell I think it might have been the waiter who actually got us to eat there but the food made us stay longer. The food was just exceptional, we both love spicy and was blown away with the food. Not really sure how long we waited as we were distracted by the interior. The design of the place is just beautiful, atmosphere, furniture just everything just made us feel like we were in another country including the washrooms lols. The desert was delicious aswell u think if we didn't get carried away with the mains and sides we would of finished out desert. Overall I would definitely love to go back and would definitely recommend this place to eat at.
Mexico is a great affordable Mexican restaurants. The food is great and flavourful with a wide range of different meals options. I would definitely recommend the beef quesadilla
Nothing prepared us for the evening at Mexico... from the minute we walked in - the service was outstanding, food out of the world and ambience and music perfect! The only feedback I have: Reduce the amount of ice in the margaritas and perhaps spice up the pumpkin quesadilla- a tad too sweet for my liking.
We like it here so much we came back two weekends in a row :-) Sunday evenings with their free kids meals are great. The fitout here is a work of art, the location is superb on the main P Rd drag, and service is always quick and friendly. The menu can feel a bit on the small side, but the options are fantastic, especially the fish tacos! And of course every raves about the chicken! Definitely a fun place and great for meeting friends, make it your first stop of the night!
Yummy Mexican food! I've been to Mexico and I'm yet to find authentic Mexican food in Auckland.. however this place has a really nice atmosphere and vibe to it and I definately prefer Mexico to Mexicali.
We ordered the 3 cheese quesadilla, pork belly taco and the chips with guacamole (free when you sign up and give them your email address). The quesadilla was really good however the sauce it came with was the highlight! The pork belly taco was also delicious, however the pork belly meat had no crispy crackling bits which was a shame, and the pork wasn't as soft as you'd expect. I did love the flavours and the apple with it though. The chips and guacamole was a perfect starter, the guacamole was spicy and tangy.
We also ordered a jug of sangria to share which was great! Overall a sweet spot to enjoy some Mexican food.
Where we always come to get out Mexican fix quesadillas so good,feelings satisfied once again thanks guys š¤ till we meet again keep up the great work
Came for lunch on the Monday and was surprised at how quiet it was. After perusing the menu we found a specials board around the back when looking around at the decor. Went with the beef mole and the crab albondigas and of course some of the fried chicken. The beef was really nice and tender but it was served with cold mash and beetroot which made it not as enjoyable to me. The albondigas was also quite good but you couldn't tell it was crab and I almost broke my teeth on what looks like really hard batter. The crisp corn masa served with the albondigas was amazing, almost like a chewy potato fritter. We tried the bunuelos special dessert and it wasn't very nice. The bunuelos themselves had the texture of raw dough. The tequila custard almost saved the dish but the salted caramel was just lumps of slight sweet salt rock hidden in the custard.
Although some aspects of the meal was good there were a few disappointing things which brought down the meal.
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First time I have ever been to one of the Mexico restaurants as it was recommended to me by a friend. The decor is amazing, unique and makes your Mexican dining the full experience with bottles of tequila all stacked in the middle of the restaurant along with artwork expressing the Mexican culture covering all the walls. The portion sizes are very small (not your average restaurant) as they are more like entrƩe size so more than one should be ordered. However this means that you can therefore try more than one dish for the same price that you would normally pay for one dish at another restaurant. There is also a large selection of drinks with an onsite bar from which I had a jug of Mexican sangria. I also had some tequila shots (as pictured) and what I found very good was that there was detailed description of each of the tequila options in a book you could read through which also showed the origin and history of tequila. The waitress also comes and explains each of the shots including there ages, what's in the chasers and what sort of taste they have. The waitstaff are all very friendly however the main downside to Mexico is that it can get very busy and sometimes you have to wait hours before a table becomes available so I recommend booking in advance or going at a non peak time. Also because of the busyness this means it can be very loud and sometimes hard to hear the person who you are dining with talking.
Overall I would recommend Mexico as it is unlike any restaurant I have been to before and should be experienced at least once in your life.
We had a great time there with friends! Food came quickly, so as margaritas. Food is fresh and delicious as always. And their new membership deal is super! We will be back:)
Normally I would give Mexico a 5/5, but I've found that lately they've lowered their standards a bit.
Fried chicken always amazing I have to note, but I've been sent out cold and chewy food on more than one Occassion.
This is a great place to go for some delicious high intensity flavoured tapas. It can get quite pricy, but I would say it's worth it.
Very impressive interior design and warm-hearted services. A good place to have a drink with friends. To be honestly, I prefer the drinks to dishes here. Did I achieve 140 characters?
I'v always loved Mexico .... Their guacamole is the best in town !!! The spicy chicken fried is amazing ... Very tasty and it is spicy .. I love spicy !!! If you are a Mexican food lover .... You should come over here ! Worth to try !
Disappointed with this one too after all the hype! We were seated outside and while the atmosphere was fun, the service was poor.Ā
I went with a friend as we shared the chicken quesadilla, some soft shell taco and Mexico fried chicken. This would be the amount you would need for 2 reasonably hungry people as portions are quite little. While the tacos and chicken were quite good, the quesadilla was average - flavour and texture just didn't hit the mark. The redeeming menu features were definitely the churros (a freebie deal for signing up to the newsletter) and the beverages.Ā
I would go again but it wouldn't be a top pick of mine.
We met up here for a little work catch up dinner. There were about 8 or 9 of us and the table we were seated on was slightly too small and because I came late I squeezed in on the side! Not sure if the portion sizes were mentioned in the beginning of the meal when everyone arrived, or whether the plates were designed for sharing or not, but everyone sorta chose their own thing! So I got the Mexican fried chicken not knowing the portions were snack sized haha. The chicken was delicious though! and spicy. We also shared a non-alcoholic jug between two of us which was so nice!
We also had a vegan friend who managed to talk with the waiter and get a salad made vegan for her which was super cool.
Not too sure how many dishes I would need to get full but at least I know now that the plates are meant to be shared haha. Service was great ā we were checked on multiple times during the meal and the wait staff were friendly!
Came here for a work dinner in the early evening, we sat outside and the table was a bit small for us, but we managed. We ordered an array of dishes to share, with favourites including the guacamole, fried chicken and prawn tacos (so good). The sangria was also delicious and went so well with the meal. All the dishes arrived quickly and the staff were very attentive. Everything is a little on the small side, but it's great for sharing and trying out lots of things from the menu.
I love stopping in at Mexico for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner. Their guacamole with house made tortilla chips is the best! I only wish some of their specials stayed around for longer, but I guess that wouldn't make them so special :) love the atmosphere so much and it's not too hard on the wallet. The only downside is that it's so popular that the waitlist on a busy night is something that can put a hamper on your taco cravings. The upside to that is that the turnover is pretty quick so you can always get in without too much of a wait :) my advice to you is never leave without trying their specialty Fried Chicken! And their signature Margherita's are always frequenting my Friday night order!
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Mexico was the location of a Friday night Girl's Night, and we were very pleased with our choice. Our food arrived in good time, there was always someone around and ready to help, and our lovely waitress was always checking in.
We ordered dishes to share- the guacamole, esquites and fried chicken. The guac was a bit too chunky and difficult to eat but it was fresh and flavourful. We ran out of corn chips pretty quickly but an extra bowl was brought over when we asked for more. Can't fault the fried chicken which is famous for a reason, and the esquites got our tick of approval for taste, texture and colour. The plates were quite small though. We had the eggplant and cauliflower quesadillas- may have been the drinks but from memory they were quite similar in flavour and texture. They are great to share but nothing too special.
The tacos were the crowd favourite. I recommend the pork belly- bit of a crisp amongst the tender, juicy meat and sauces. The only fault was that it ended and I should have ordered two! I also had the prawn taco- delicious in its own right but overshadowed by the pork. We enjoyed our sangrias and margaritas, and ended the night on a churro note. They were cooked to perfection!
The reminder to leave the table by a certain time before the next booking is polite and well handled. However, when we were told there was space for us outside, there wasn't, and we were left standing amongst the other seated patrons. Although there was space inside it was clear they didn't want us at the table. This situation was rather awkward and not a nice way to end the night.
Mexico is a really fun time, if a slightly pricy one as you can get similar food at a nicer price elsewhere. However it's a great vibe and the place has personality!
Great fast service as per usual in Mexico. We were all starving and ordered lots which all came out reasonably fast one after another. The meatballs with pork and prawn on polenta was so yum as well as the prawn taco I have everytime I go to a Mexico joint. Overall really good they keep the reputation of the name to a high standard.
If you sit outside, you'll actually have a good view of the city, the water, and Sky Tower. Pretty cool spot. Otherwise, inside is brimming with colourful walls and framed illustration. Love their quesadillas! Great people as well.
YUMMY, TRENDY, POPULAR, AMBIANCE, SERVICE, FRIENDLY, FLAVOUR, PERFECTION, QUIRKY, COMFORTABLE, BUSY, CHOICESĀ
The atmosphere is always fantastic, and the staff have smiles on their faces that really boosts the mood. The bar staff are the most positive and friendliest I have encountered (SUBLIME MARGARITAS)
The food was amazing, and I would really recommend either the Sopes, or one of their Quesadillas ,which was so filling (and amazing), I even asked for a doggy bag to devour the rest of it later.
Overall,I found the food outstanding and the service excellent and without the "hovering" that many places tend to do in Ponsonby.
A great dining experience and value for money.
Been here a few times now and always leave happy. The staff are great, the food is awesome, and the atmosphere is super fun. Only complaint has to be that because they don't take bookings you risk it when you go in and if you have a wait they don't have a bar to wait in and instead you have to go down the road and wait at a different bar. Not a deal breaker but a bit annoying. Otherwise I love this place!
Great service everytime. Food is fantastic and I am never disappointed. Highly recommend the fried chicken and the soft shell taco A+ great ambience and did is always quick to arrive
As all my Mexico reviews I love this place :-) never had a fail yet and we have been here MANY times had one to many tequilas more the. Once the food is to die for I love meixo
Christopher Anthony Peters
+4.5
I was in last Wednesday after a work function to grab a couple of bowls of Mexico's awesome fried chicken. (Which is my favourite fried chicken in New Zealand) My best friend and my girlfriend were with me, unfortunately she had just gotten over the flu and was wrestling with a sore throat. Being considerate, I suggested she should only drink warm fluids while getting over the sore throat, as cold air as well as drinks seemed to make her cough.Ā
Two of the waitresses apologized as there was currently nothing on the menu that would help her so she stuck to water. Your waiter whose name is 'Daniel' attended to us and upon hearing of our situation said he would ask the kitchen to put together a hot honey and lemon.Ā
5 minutes later Daniel came out with a hot honey, Lemon and Ginger which he had put together himself due to the kitchen being busy.Ā
Mexico does great food, amazing cocktails and above and beyond customer service.Ā As well as a fantastic atmosphere for couples, friends and family.
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Hola Mexico!
I went with a trio of soft shelled tacos. It was a tricky decision but I managed to narrow it down to: chicken, pork, and prawn. The Chicken; Arrrriba! The Pork was also tasty, but it had a few fat chunks in it. Maybe it was there for juicyness n flavour? Because I love seafood the prawn should have had the most game. Sadly it lacked flavour in comparison with the other two. This soft shell also comes toasted/pan fried... Wha? I guess "technically" it's still a soft shell.
The other gringos ordered chicken quesadillas and the beef tacos. They all raved about the Beef and shot their guns in the air. (Dammit why did I chose the prawn?)
Our waiter mis-heard and only brought out one quesadilla initially. We waited for a bit but the second never came so we asked the waiter who gave a swift apology and had the second out smartly. Thanks dude all forgiven. The Gringos said because it came out so fast it wasn't as good as the first. We ordered a jug of Sangria. It was just your standard sangria, but I couldn't find fault with it.
If you are wanting a pleasant place to have dinner on a Friday - Mexico Ponsonby is reliable. If you want more of a bustling vibe come after 9pm - the semi liquored revellers are out hunting tacos.
Minor mishaps but our waiter was great, so points for service. Ladies: Eye candy behind the bar and front of house. Extra 0.5 points.
Nothing beats the fried chicken at Mexico. It is always crisp on the outside while being juicy and moist on the inside. Service is always quickly enough for a lunch stop during the business day. I have also found the food consistent across their Auckland branches.
Tasty and reasonably priced. Would come back for the friend chicken and the tcos, but would give the fundido a miss, overall good flavors and yummy sangria which is also important!
As soon as you walk into the store you are engulfed in a lively and amazing atmosphere. Mexico has delicious food and cocktails accompanied by friendly staff. A great place to catch up over drinks.
Love this place! Was introduced to the place by a Mexican friend who said it came close to the real flavors of mexico.Ā
I setting inside was beautiful with the paintings, pictures and graffiti on the walls. Waiters were really nice and kept checking on us to see if we were okay. Menu can look a little foreign at first but with the help of the waiter you should be fine.Ā
Please try the fried Chicken!! its the Mexican KFC version but way better.Ā
Place is popular so either pop in early or be prepared to wait. They don't do bookings for tables.
I love the soft taco chicken here. It is light and refreshing and tastes absolutely delicious... Tastes amazing. Totally recommend to anyone.
Great atmosphere great food. very friendly staff. Ordered a tinto sangria and was not disappointed highly recommend. Great waiter 5 stars for that
Went there on a saturday, just me and my wife.
The place was pretty busy, great decor and the staff super friendly.
Food tasted great, only minor gripe was the pulled pork taco was a bland and cold, which was a shame.
Took my mother here for Mother's Day this year.
Now before I get into the food I think it's best to mention that my mother is a very hard lady to please. She loves to find something to complain about everything and everyone. Before we got to the restaurant she assured me the food was going to be horrible as Mexican food is "Farty and Fatty".
However numerous tapas, quesadillas and margaritas later I could hardly drag her out of the place.
The atmosphere was great and the staff were super friendly. All the meals were tasty and most were gluten free - which is always a bonus!
Awesome place to go for a few casual drinks or just a tasty dinner. Will gladly go back anytime.
I regular this joint and enjoy the soft shell tacos. They're allways mixing it up so you never get tired of the same old things.
Great atmosphere and HEAPS of tequila.
My kinda place!
Courtney @ A Food Awakening
+3.5
Mexico is where you can have boisterous vibes, cocktails and cheap Mexican eats. With its popularity the stores have begun to spread to other areas of the country after starting a few in Auckland.Ā
I am a bit disappointed writing this review, because I had been to Mexico a few times before the change of the new menu, and tbh I was a fan of the cheap eats, even though they weren't authentic. There were definitely hits and misses with the new menu. I think the pork taco was a great choice, the pineapple salsa gives it a fresh flavour and brings a nice texture to it. Although the polenta chips were nice, they were just far too big and too filling, and with the blue cheese milk it was just too rich, and we agreed it would be nice if it was served with a chipotle aioli maybe.Ā
The biggest disappointment were the filled gorditas, although the filling was nice, the gordita itself was so oily I couldn't even finish it, it dripped in oil and was just unappetising. Also I think they were $15, which makes its quite poor value for money. The dish we enjoyed the most was the blackboard special, the prawn tostaditas, it was light and fresh and kept on par with the Mexican theme.Ā
Based on this experience, I would recommend they return to their original menu, why change whats already so good.Ā
Rating
Food: 6.5/10
Service: 7/10
Value for Money: Good
164 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-Late
I love Mexico, fried chicken and quesadillas are amazing! Really cool atmosphere! Better to go with a group then you can try heaps of different dishes!
A really great take on Mexican food. Not what I'm used to, but loved it. I've always loved a good night on the tequila too!
I had a wonderful lunch a few days ago. The special mushroom tacos were to die for as were the watermelon martinis!
I was incredibly impressed by the service too - everybody had a positive attitude and were super efficient!
Highly recommended.
I love this place and have dined here a number of times including at the one in Britomart. The food is always delicious and the vibe always up-beat. Everything is reasonably priced and often arrives promptly.
I have always loved Mexico Britomart and the new Ponsonby one is just as great. I am lucky enough for it to be a few minutes from my house.
The fried chicken is the best I have ever had and I tried the tomato and cucumber salad which is fantastic!
The atmosphere is awesome! Always busy and lots going on. This is not a first date, deep in convo restaurant. It is a place to enjoy great food, great tequila and great people!
See you again soon :)
This place has only been open one week and it is always busy. I have been to the Takapuna and Britomart restaurants of the same chain, and I have to say that the Ponsonby one is the best!
Whilst you have to wait for a table, once seated staff were friendly, fast to take our orders for drinks and food, then the food arrived very promptly.
Fish soft-shell taco - AMAZING! I had two of these and wanted more..... Also had the pork rib; duck and beef soft shell tacos and fried chicken which were also delicious.
A little too noisy inside to hear what my friend was saying during conversation but apart from that it was an excellent casual dining experience.
Like the Terminator says..... I'll Be Back!
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Mexico Britomart, Takapuna and now Ponsonby. Britomart Hospitality has really created a funky venue for the trend-setters and seekers out there. Being my first time at the Ponsonby branch, it was a fresh take on Mexico (I haven't been for a good couple of months), and I have to say, this is probably my favourite spot out of the four in Auckland (haven't checked out Ellerslie branch yet).
What caught the eye:
The decor of a restaurant (in my opinion) hugely contributes to the ambience of the whole place. I couldn't help noticing the brilliant wall artwork - grungy yet somehow chic - and the subtly dim lighting brightened by candles in large jars (a sophisticated yet unrefined touch) which I felt allowed the place to cater for all sorts of moods people may have been after, whether that be a romantic night out, a casual social gathering, after work drinks, or a family dinner. It is one of the more spacious Mexico venues, which I liked, because the others have layouts that make me feel a little claustrophobic or as if I'm supposed to be having dinner with the people on the next "table" (all squished up on long bench-like tables).
The food:
The food quality and standard is pretty uniform across the three (can't speak for Ellerslie) restaurants, so no surprises or different options on the menu, but that's okay because the menu is always shaken up every few months to bring new options to the table. I personally think Mexico has always creatively blended "Mexican" flavours (although we all know it's far from authentic Mexican flavours) with all sorts of ingredients - fusion-y - that many of us would never have thought of marrying together. I think this is one of the reasons why people are always going back for more! Not to mention the affordable price tag that comes with it :)
I tried:
* Prawns in spiced yeast batter w pineapple, chipotle mayo, watercress @ $6
**NB: While this was a juicy and moist blend of flavours, I found the taste a bit bang-less. Needed a bit of a kick somewhere, or even a little bit more saltiness either with seasoning or sauce.
* Special Menu - Quinoa Salad (w Ricotta and Crunchy Taco pieces) @ $12 - good choice!
* Paloma Cocktail @ $14 - nice and tangy, refreshing and not too sweet, the right amount of alcohol kick.
* Churros w coconut sugar, dulce de leche caramel, chocolate migas @ $12 - having had tried real dulce de leche (an absolute favourite of mine), this definitely was a diluted version of it; could hardly taste it. Coconut sugar was a unique twist to the brown-sugar/cinnamon original.
Budget:
$$ - you definitely get your bang for your buck!!
Recommended for:
Trend-setters, Trend-seekers, Weekly Dinner Dates, Fancy Group Feeds, Tequila Lovers, Budgeters with Style, Dinner-before-town Goers.
Mexico Ponsonby fits right in in the Ponsonby scene and has been well-welcomed with open arms by their visitors - it took them a while to get there though! ;)
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Mexico is one of my favourite places to eat, I love Mexican food and I love the small plates, perfect for sharing. The restaurant is decorated with all things Mexican and has a great buzz to it. Lighting is low, music plays and the conversation buzz is loud enough that you can only just hear your companions talk.
They have lots of little things on the menu, so the best is to order a whole lot and share with the table. Last night we each ordered a taco (me beef and my friend pork), both which were delicious and then shared the fried chicken. The fried chicken is one of my favourite things on the menu, it is spicy and comes with two dipping sauces which are an amazing combination.
Other things I have had in the past which are delicious is the red rice salad, the guacamole and corn chips (seasonal) and the churros.
Their drinks menu covers every mexican drink you could wish for, beers, margaritas and of course sangria.
I definitely recommend checking it out and I can't help but keep going back.
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We ended up at Mexico Ponsonby more by chance than by design on New Year's Day, simply because everywhere we looked at was shut (including Ponsonby Central). I generally don't expect food at a chain restaurant to be good, but the menu at Mexico is actually quite interesting, and the food generally above average. The venue also has a great casual atmosphere, with lots of knick-knacks and artwork on the walls.
The dishes are meant to be shared (with the exception of the tacos), but actually many of them were difficult to share because of the way they were presented. The guacamole with corn chips only came with three chips, and as the restaurant was busy, we had to ask twice before we got some extra corn chips to eat with the dip. We also had to ask for side plates.
The most popular dish at our table was the esquites (sweet corn, coriander, chipotle butter w tortillas). The dessert of the day, bunuelas with coconut crema, also went down a treat, as deep-fried dough balls generally do. The other items we tried were unremarkable, neither amazing nor disgusting.
Neat place to hang out with a group, as they offer a good range of drinks.
Auckland has a newfound love for Mexican food it seems. Mexico is popping up everywhere (stores opening in Ellerslie and even Christchurch) and they have many competitors nowadays. This newly opened one in Ponsonby was, no surprise, fully packed even on a weekday evening.
We ordered the Fried Chicken, Fish Taco, Beef Taco and the Octopus and Chorizo. The former three we felt were done better elsewhere (i.e. Miss Clawdy and the Lucky Taco respectively). However the Octopus and Chorizo dish we fully enjoyed. It was flavourful, a little spicy, and paired with a delicious salsa.
Drinks are refreshing and tasty - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They also have a very extensive Tequila selection.
I really enjoyed having dinner with my bestie there :)
Atmosphere, music, food, decorationā¦everything was good, BUT what made me giving five stars is two of the staff: Aimee and Bronnie xx They are the BEST
Super nice, friendly, helpful, and with a great positive energyā¤ļøā¤ļø
Thanks a lot!
Food was average.. didnāt really taste like Mexican food. Atmosphere was great! Fun, dark, not too loud. They getting 4 star because of Gabriella! She was amazing, kind and very professional. My partner gave her a tip and made sure she kept to herself! Definitely keen her on š
Had a wonderful meal here with my sister. Decided last minute to eat in Ponsonby and was attracted by the vibes and decor of the place. We were ushered in by the most friendly staff, Oliver, who then took our orders with wit and attentiveness. Drinks and food arrived quite quickly, and were all beautifully made with fresh ingredients. We ordered the guacamole and chips, pork belly and a selection of tacos. Really canāt think of anything to complain about except if they could sell the guac in large containers to take home. The cocktails were also fresh and well balanced - with even sugar free varieties offered. I look forward to returning to this gem of a place soon with great anticipation to try out the other items on the menu.
Went out for dinner amd drinks with my friends and was helped by the two loveliest girls, Ella and Gabriella. They were very busy but still ensured we enjoyed our evening, very grateful to these two and would highly recommend! 10/10 experience
A delicious restaurant - some of the nicest Mexican food Iāve had for a while. Unlike some, the portion sizes were not massive, nor were the dishes drowning in cheese. The drinks were good too - my Bohemian beer was an excellent Mexican Pilsner (who knew?) while the lemon lime soda tasted much nicer than a usual soft drink.
if i could rate the service higher, iād rate it 20. loveliest staff iāve ever met and food is of course (as always) phenomenal!!!
Awesome little restaurant.
Staff are very friendly and had good banter. Food was lovely and good size portions. I left there very full. Highly recommended AAA +++
Really enjoyed our visit. Service was friendly and attentive, food came out quickly and was delicious!! Highly recommend.
Food is amazing here. Mexico chicken, croquettes, fish tacos, pork carnitas tacos were the standout. The sangria is very refreshing as well. Service is a little slow (we waited almost 40 mins for tacos because I think they forgot our order). reservations needed for dinner or come after 830pm. Will come back again but better service please!
Jeff Walker (Code Ranger)
+5
Good was excellent. Service and atmosphere were good. Only thing that could have been better was the mezcal flight. It seemed to highlight their mixers instead of the mezcal.
The food was amazing here when I came with a few colleagues. The tacos were fantastic (I had the chicken, pork and beef) and the snacks were tried were also great (the corn, croquettes and Mexican chicken). The place does seem slightly crowded though and our food did take a long time to come out, but I'd probably still come here again if I'm craving the delicious food.
As the name suggests, this is a Mexican restaurant with Latino offerings. They have a wide selection of margaritas which were delicious and refreshing. Food was great, the crispy chicken and quesadillas were the highlight, the churros came out warm, very drool worthy. Service was friendly, not a long wait for food, with lots of street parking available.
Awesome frozen margaritas and food is fresh and tasty well worth visit for a fair price.
We only came here for drinks but it looked like a good eatery with surprisingly interesting vegan options. The melon and mint Margherita option was lovely and refreshing - the others looked to much for me.
Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and fabulous food! Even though there were plenty of other people inside, the food was delivered in record time. We also really enjoyed the margaritas and were lucky enough to get the deal with tacos. The fried chicken was absolutely tasty, though less spicy than expected - easily solved with the yummy hot sauce provided. Had a lovely experience here and would definitely recommend!
Great place for a bite to eat, relatively quiet and friendly service. Came for lunch, but you can tell nights will be exceptionally loud due to where it's located on Ponsonby Road. The food is delicious, comes as it's ready so just keep ordering and you won't be disappointed! The fried chicken is amazing too!
Excellent food and good atmosphere. Recommended!
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