TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Food Truck Garage

81/100 (2200 ratings)

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"Loved the juicy chicken wraps and friendly service. Staff were considerate about specific dietary requirements. Will be back again...."

PPN

"The place located in City Works Depot has an indoor area and outside area which look perfect for summer. I sat down, looked at the menu, and ordered..."

G1k

"I came here with friends after work, service was slow despite it being quiet. Between us, we got a mix of burgers, wraps and fries. The burgers and..."

Sophie Wang

"Pretty delish! I love their healthy spin on food here.... and it’s tasty! A great spot to go if you’re looking for “fast food” in the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Love their burger bowl! Kumara chips are amazing as well. Coffee there is always good. We come often to grab coffee and go. Their salads are great as..."

FoodiesTable

"At least four times a week I pass by this place as we walk or sometimes jog from Office to Victoria Park to play touch rugby twice a week, one for a..."

Ang Sarap

"Came here with a friend for lunch and we both got the natural sodas to drink. I had the raspberry and mint and my friend had the blueberry and lime..."

Karina

"I hit up @foodtruckgarage a while ago and tried their vege options - the epic vegan burger and vegetarian nut mince tacos.⁣⁣The falafel..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Excellent place to dine! What makes it better is that there's parking right in front!Ordered the spicy chicken burger which was delicious...."

Tian

"I don't think there's a place quite like this in Auckland. The atmosphere, despite being in the middle of the city, is genuine and upbeat. Everyone..."

Jim Morrison

"The location 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝The price 🌝🌝🌝🌜The mood 🌝🌝🌝🌜The taste 🌝🌝🌝🌝The foods in the..."

Mandoo King

"Highly recommend. Each plate has large portions. The salad surprises me and will definitely come to this place next time to try the famous humbugger..."

Sophia-Sun

"If you’re craving veggies this is the place to be. I love this place cause they don’t dress thier salad in thick creamy sauces or drown it..."

SpoonMe

"Love the location, nice and quiet and away from the chaos in the city. As for food, there are some good options to choose from. I tried out the..."

Navdeep

"I ordered their salad and had absolutely no idea that they would give me this much! I could barely finish half of it. Definitely generous with their..."

Dxlche

"I loved this place! The food was amazing and staff truly great. Definitely recommend, I think it’s a perfect option for lunch more than..."

Koyal Lal

"Absolutely smashing food and excellent service from the delightful William. We tell everyone that’s either an Auckland CBD dweller or visitor to..."

Heather

"Good stuff:Super tasty burgers, great buns with juicy beef patties and well-marinated chicken. Great ambient, fast serve by friendly staffs...."

Tanz

"I’ve been here about four or five times now and I have literally no complaints from any visit. Today I got the vegetarian burger, raspberry and..."

Sophie Wilton

"Been here a couple of times and my review has stayed at a stable 5. The service is friendly and fast! The beefroot burger is amazing! It can get..."

Emma Magee

"If you love fresh salads, healthy burgers and wraps, this is the perfect lunch spot for you!As the name suggests, the “look and feel”..."

Jenny Da

"Had the spiced chicken hamburger here. The chicken is free-range which is a must for me. The salads and sauces were generous and delicious. ..."

Camilla Dadson

"The people at food truck garage knows what they’re doing when they said they wanted to reinvent fast food, they have transformed traditional notion..."

Calvin

"The Food Truck Garage is a great place to go for fresh and tasty food with great coffee. The staff are awesome and super friendly. Highly recommend..."

Rachel Audeau

"One of my favourite things about Food Truck Garage is that they cater for different types of dietary requirements, consistently really good food...."

Dini

"I had the best potato chips in my whole life! Huge portion of Agria chips- well worth the money! Perfectly fried (ie crispy and not dried or..."

Love My Food

"I was starving that day and I had the spicy chicken burger, what a great choice, balanced flavors and got messy with the dressing as you should with..."

Cesar Luis

"One of my favourite places in Auckland for a chicken burger! The whole menu is super yummy, being there multiple times the chicken burger, burrito..."

Madi Kidd

"Man, I love their burgers. The Kumara brioche bun is heavenly, and just makes the fillings seem like an afterthought. The crumbed fish burger was my..."

Winnie Chauchau

"LOVED THIS PLACE! Ahhmazing service, never once were waiting for a waiter, food came out quick and was all lovely and fresh. Even though they had ran..."

Hollie Davenport

"Loved the soft tacos here...so tasty! Great selection of food, and all choices seemed healthy. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful with..."

S B

"I’ve been here several times now and never dissapoints! Love the brocolli dish and the salads are a good portion. Def one of my fav places to go..."

Sez U

"Friendly staff, amazing food and extremely fast takeaway! Not v fond of the ambience, however, not a major peeve for me as I ordered takeaway..."

Telia Lepa-Bonner

"Love their take on healthy fast food!! Definitely recommend the ‘beefroot’ burger (which I had as a burger bowl) and the tacos and fries were..."

Amesirv

"Overall was a very enjoyable lunch experience.I ordered the beefroot burger and a side of the agria fries, burger was delicious and very..."

Laura Bartch

"I felt like a burger and decided to check out The Food Truck Garage.I had the fish burger which was crumbed with apple & caper, my sister had..."

Miss Kiki

"To end a girls day out this was a good place to relax and have a meal and drinks. For starters we had the broccoli very tasty with a kick,..."

Sungsam7

"I was impressed with the Vegan options here! It's always hard eating out with dietary needs, but this place had it covered. I had the superfoods..."

Aroha

"All the food here tasted pretty good but oh man they need to up their portion sizes. The burgers were nice but they were so small! The spicy chicken..."

Bella Qian

"Yes! Food truck garage is a new favourite! I'm a big fan of healthy, nutrient dense food, and this restaurant combines the healthy with big, filling,..."

Abbey Lissaman

"The Food Truck Garage is a new-age, quasi American style burger joint. In a space the size of a shipping container, Food Truck Garage packs a punch..."

Jayden Campbell

"Dined here for dinner with a friend as we wanted to eat out but still have a healthyish meal. There is a cool industrial vibe at this restaurant..."

Sarah S

"Came here for lunch using the grabone voucher. Simply put, this place i'm sure was originally much better but now it's getting bit lazy with what..."

Jamez Hill III

"Came here a while ago and ordered the vegetarian burger and a drink with some mates! Decent price, food was yum, lots of healthy food on..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's a good place to go for lunch on a nice sunny day given that it has outdoor seating and an open area. I tried the spicy chicken burger..."

Wapatino

"Nice food! alright service,could be better.But nice kinda pub food for kids and small eaters!go try it if your in the area! Also great kids..."

Arkisunday

"Fast food that healthy? Surely that cant be? At food truck this is exactly what you get. Their beetroot burger and chicken burger is amazing and..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Been to Food Truck a couple of times now, they have a great variety of the menu, all suitable for the quick office lunches as well. They have loads..."

Charlotte Gibbs

"Highly recommend the beefroot burger. Top notch burger right there. And the kumara chips!! Omggg 😍😍😍 and the tacos are also super good. I..."

Tan.ned

"Basic food, Super healthy. Nice little wine selection too. Tried the Beefroot / Chicken tacos and Kumara fries, Beefroot was a highlight, good place..."

Sam Stewart-Anderson

"I ordered the Spicy Chicken kumara burger and a blueberry/lime soda. I liked the taste of the burger and it's definitely a good choice if you like..."

Kylie

"The beefroot burger was AMAZING! We ordered it with swiss cheese for add on. Apple cider for drinks and Kumara chips for our sides. Yum! Their..."

R-Dee Roche

"Good Healthy food! ..."

Matt Wang

"We happened to walk past this place and the whiff of fresh burgers pulled us in! We ordered the beefrooter and the chicken crunch and they were..."

Rishab Koshy

"Pretty late in reviewing this place, having had a meal there around July 2016. Food: Ordered the $25 three course meal during the..."

Andrea

"Was very curious about this place after hearing so much about it, so decided to come during lunch time. We ordered the Beefroot burger,..."

Aleana Fernando

"I enjoyed my first time at Food Truck Garage back in November. Due to the trendy fit-out, I assumed the menu was full of sharing plates when in fact,..."

Raymond Tiong

"Came here with a group of friends- we all enjoyed ourselves.The interior was cute, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was actually on a..."

Yujin Song

"I've never been a huge fan of burgers, the cravings will come and go in a blue moon. Tried the food truck since the 2 people I went with..."

NYNB

"Went today and it was surprisingly empty (possibly due to the crappy weather) considering it's usually quite packed. Food came out really quickly..."

Riddhi

"Super quick service! This place gets YUMMY healthy fast food right!The highlight of this particular meal is the burger! Juicy patty with..."

Winnie Luo

"It was packed on a Friday for lunch!Burgers seemed popular.I ordered a salad and friend ordered the spicy chicken burger; both delicious..."

Thegreeats

"I've been to this place with my colleagues to celebrate one of our projects success. I ordered the chilli tofu burger and kumara fries as I was..."

S Ansari

"I've been wanting to go to the Food Truck Garage for a while and anticipation often goes hand in hand with disappointment when it comes to..."

Estelle.verani

"I'll admit it - the tv show sucked me in, but I'm bloody glad it did! This place is the BEST eatery to grab a bite post-workout 💪🏻. Fast food..."

Monique Porteous

"Found there when I visited Odettes Eatery on last Saturday night. This afternoon, I just had a limited time to grab snack dish only before went to..."

Michelle Hwang

"Really refreshing amazing food, made me feel so healthy after eating. The beef burrito bowl was my favourite, second was the beefroot burger which..."

Laura Ransome

"Really neat space. Stopped in this weekend while on a pub crawl and was impressed. Prices were reasonable and food was great. Got a veggie burger..."

Rachel Roberts

"The service was satisfactory. The food was tasty and portion size was also good. The surrounding was absolutely soothing for a relaxing afternoon...."

Divya Jaiswal

"Just had a late lunch with friends at The Food Truck Garage. Always very busy, but has a high turn around so tables usually pop up pretty fast. We..."

L.E.N.S

"I first knew of Food Truck when they came to a food festival downtown. This place delivers amazing food. I love their beetroot burgers, prawn tacos..."

Linh 💛

"Who says burger joints have to be unhealthy... This place does amazing fresh tasting food and it's not gonna give you a heart attack!!! The noodle..."

Rebecca Muirson

"I went last week with my partner, we had 2 burgers, basil chicken quite flavourless and the beetroot and beef patty that was absolutely delicious. We..."

Nfp

"Food truck is one of my fav places to hit for lunch, it's one of those places that you feel good after eating..all natural ingredients so not..."

Natalie

"I've been here once a month. But Yesterday, I had a great time, new menu, friendly staff even the chefs they are all smiling. We ordered a spicy..."

Ann

"Nice range of basic burgers albeit a bit pricey for what they are. Good friendly service and cocktails worth a try. Can get busy early evening...."

Fylde

"We came here for lunch after a while of wanting to try it out. The menu is different in a really great way and it's nice to know you are actually..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"Had our work lunch here the other day and FINALLY got to try food truck garage after hearing so any good things about it. The food was really good..."

Lisa V

"Clean and healthy for a quick lunch or dinner. The menu is a little limited but it's nice to have traditional takeaway foods kicked up a notch - the..."

EpiCurious

"I like the way this place offers you a choice of having your meat/fish as a wrap or as a bowl (salad) and its also really tasty.We had the prawn..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Prefect clean healthy little spot to hit when the suns out, in the heart of the 09!We got the open burrito salad with home made lemonade..."

Alwayseating

"I went to this place one day while I was on a trip at Brothers Brewer just a couple shops down from The Food Truck Garage with my course. We had been..."

Marina Harding

"My first time here and I loved it. I tried the beefroot burger which is the most popular I'm guessing. The ingredients were fresh. Absolutely no..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"My first time here and wanted to see what all the fuss was about and I soon realised rightfully so...Food Truck is the healthy version of fast food..."

Jan

"Yummy. Been there with friends a few times. The beet burger is so yummy :-) great to sit and have a yummy meal in the afternoon sun . A great spot..."

B D H

"This was my first experience eating here. I ordered the beetroot burger and it was good felt so healthy as well. We also had the fish and lamb..."

Labellelune

"I always have a good time at the Food Truck Garage. The food is fresh, delicious, and inventive. The beefroot burger is a regular fave, as is the..."

Alisha KP

"Had the special beefroot burger and one of each of the loaded spud sides to share (spiced corn & chipotle was the best). Burgers are on the small..."

Bo

"I love the food truck garage! Such decent pricing and amazing healthy food that you can't find elsewhere in Auckland! Always very satisfied with my..."

I Love Food

"So I came here for the Food Truck vs The White Lady event. I ordered a Beefroot burger and also Turkey Breast sliders to share. I felt the sliders..."

Edmond Shen

"NOTE: This review was from March 2015, so their menu may have changedI had been dying to go here, after seeing all of the yummy looking..."

Gemma

"great fresh fast food! one of a kind ! hats off to making healthy food tasty and making it look even more attractive! The Beefroot burger sure is one..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Beefroot burger kicks some serious ass! So packed and loaded with freshness and goodness for days! Great concept and love the staff! Would go back..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"I'm all for healthy alternatives and thats why after watching The Food Truck on TV I was super excited to come here; however, after trying the food..."

Caroline Barrett

"I've been here a couple of times. The first time was over a year ago and they had a different menu which has sliders, hotdogs and chicken wings. That..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Usually being a waterfront dweller, a group brunch was the ideal motivation to check out the City Works Depot precinct - I was not disappointed. With..."

Sweet Mama M

"Healthy and delicious defines the food truck. Fantastic for day or night dining, the food truck is tucked away in the city works depot but is always..."

Lucy Wills

"This place is a great alternative if you're looking for a 'healthier' version of fast food. Good range of food choices, that have more of a creative..."

WWW.KINGOFCHEATMEALS.COM

"The menu was prepared by chef Bryan McGruer. We ordered beefroot burger and flat top dog. Beef and beetroot patty with the special sauce taste real..."

Frederick Juan De Leon

"My favorite eat in Auckland! Seriously crave this as I don't live in Auckland! Had the prawn taco which was absolutely delish! As well as the Acai..."

BinsBites

"Its been a while since I have been here.. I tried their hot dogs and burger pretty good and considering they are healthy too they oven baked potato..."

FoodLoco

"I came here for lunch today and I am SO pleased that I did! It's been a year or more since my last visit, and I will not be waiting that long before..."

Lena Duffin

"Visited the Food Truck Garage a few weeks ago, although it was extremely busy and took a bit of waiting before we got a table, the waiter who seated..."

Maddie

"If you're in the City Works Depot area you should definitely drop by and grab something to eat from the Food Truck Garage. They're meals are healthy..."

Vanessa

"My first experience here and I absolutely loved it. It caters perfectly to all dietary requirements and the service was quick and attentive. The..."

Georgia Forde

"Food was great! We got an assortment of vegetarian treats - highly recommend the noodle salad. Definitely keen to go back and try some more of the..."

Luisa Jamieson

"The Foodtruck Garage is one of my fave places to get a healthy delicious meal! Their menu is constantly changing, and everything on the menu is..."

Kat M

"I LOVE this place. If I could marry it I would.Everything is so super fresh and tasty and I feel like everything I eat isn't naughty....including..."

Mel Jacka

"Fresh and leaves you feeling clean and energised after! Yum 💕 great service and also love the free goody card rewards touch, too. Food was..."

Hanseul Nam

"The perfect place to come for healthy, delicious fast food. I ordered the McVeggie burger, and asked for a sauce that was dairy free, and the staff..."

Bianca Lilley

"It is often difficult to find places in Auckland that provide a large variety of healthier options to choose from. The food truck garage is the..."

Foodiesfeast

"My friend and I went for dinner last friday. The place was really busy. We need to wait for us to be sitted, didn't take that long. It was worth to..."

Andre Martin

"Ever since I saw the food truck on the TV, I've always wanted to give it a try. I thought the way they have summer and winter menus is so..."

Annie Ren

"Visited The Food Truck Garage for a sweet afternoon treat. Ordered the Jelly Tip Sundae which is actually a healthy option! Vanilla bean frozen..."

Chrissy Gabriels

"The food at food truck is tasty, and reasonably priced. For me it's a bit light for a dinner, however perfect if your looking for a healthy lunch...."

Brittany Montana

"The food tastes good and prices are reasonable. Drinks have not disappointed either. The wait time is ok. Food wise I have had burgers and salads..."

P L

"Their bowls look good with such generous portions. I always get the bowls!On my first visit I tried the Redergize Bowl, it was yum but the..."

Andrea

"Loved this place! Quick service and great food at reasonable prices! Got the chickette burger which was slightly a bit too spicy but nonetheless..."

Ceciline Thai

"This place was amazing from start to finish! The menus were quite simple so easy to choose from although the drinks menu quite small. Absolutely..."

Dl Pwat

"Michael Van de Elzen wasn't joking when he said his goal was to open a restaurant with all healthy options. One look at the menu and one bite of your..."

The White Wolf

"Love The FTG! Pretty good service, awesome food with healthy and sustainable options - always so good to pop in here after a quick sesh at the gym...."

Izzy Mendoza

"Trendy, fresh food. Didn't love the coffee but great concept and menu so makes up for the sup-par coffee. Love the location too and would visit..."

Victoria

"Food was fresh and delicious. Service was great. I loved the layout and atmosphere. Looked for a spoon to eat the last bit of tummy dressing on my..."

Amanda B

"Came here with a bunch of friends. Casual setup, friendly service and was seated promptly. Seems like a cool place to hang out with friends for a..."

FoodiePhysician

"The food was delightful, nice and light and the staff were very polite. definitely will eat here again on an next night away from..."

Lazania K. Wihongi

"Food was good though the servings are small. My teenage son had to have 2 mains and still didn't feel full. The menu is very hard to read even though..."

Steve Cleland

"My boyfriend and I met up for lunch here on Friday and didn't know what to expect with regards to healthy food! It was very busy however we didn't..."

Nicole Melchor

"Had initially been intrigued by this eatery's premise of healthy fast food, so decided to check it out, amidst all the hype.And I'd say it..."

Priscilla Chew

"The Food Truck Garage is located in Cityworks depot and has a fantastic menu with lots of healthy choices. The place is always buzzing and it has a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Great place to go to for healthier options of fast-food. I had the burrito bowl. It was a generous serving on the whole. Didn't like the taste of the..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"One of my go-to food places at the moment because it's so close to work! A bit pricey but worth it. The dishes are healthy and unique, the service is..."

Razelle Icaro

"Always great fast service at foodtruck! Had the Rad Thai bowl and it was Devine, plenty of chicken and veges and was really fresh. Guac and corn..."

Hannah Pearce

"The Food Truck Garage has a good menu with mostly healthy options, which makes eating there even more enjoyable! It is a well set up and designed..."

Georgia Dobbs

"Really happy. Wasn't sure what to eat for lunch so decided to grab a bit here and it was delicious. Plus a nice place to eat in the sun!!..."

Jeremy Newson-Brown

"The froyo here is amazing! Perhaps not the way most reviews of the Food Truck Garage would start, but boy was I impressed. For an eatery that gained..."

Gentlepig

"Located in Cityworks Depot, the Food Truck Garage is part of quite a trendy and pricey area. Prices can be high if you are a student or on a budget. ..."

Stango

"There's a lot of hype about this place! Love that it's all about healthier options. The burger I ordered was good and did taste healthier.. But I..."

HJ

"The Food Truck garage is a fun, casual place to eat and offers healthier options compared to your average burger joint.The "beefroot"..."

Denise D'Sa

"Nice place friendly service the food is ok, my spicy chicken burger was dry I add it some guacamole witch I had with my corn chips and its was..."

Gaetano

"Love everything about it. The food is amazing. I love how the food is healthy, yet it tastes amazing. I hate beetroot and veggies and so I..."

Gianina Castro

"I have been here once, and I got the prawn soft shell tacos! They were amazing, flawless! My partner got a burger which looked delicious, and it must..."

Eden Howard

"Despite having the words truck and garage in their name, this place truly is a breath of fresh air on the Auckland dining scene! I love the..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Winter menu is out!! You are missing out if you havent been here.Great food, great place and atmosphere. However the kids menu could have more..."

Salesh Narayan

"What a great place to come for a healthier version of takeaways .... Burgers are yum... Bowls of food are very yummy and very healthy... No chips..."

Donna&Shane

"I ordered an awesome burger which has beautiful flavor with a cup of house-made ginger beer!!!. The place also very cozy and friendly staff...."

Stifanyanwar

"Very first time I have had food here and did reali enjoyed it.I only tried a berger and it's testy,not to big,enuf so uses, salad and soft and..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Had a nice dinner here on a Thursday night so wasn't too busy like it is in the weekend. I ordered the chicken burger which was really nice but..."

Tessa Hall

"Their BeefRoot burger was awesome n juicy ... We went by the reviews in Zomato and worth the penny ... Excellent service n attitude of staff as..."

Shobanbabu Seetharaman

"I thought this could be too much to ask when I said I wanted a lunch meal that was fresh, healthy, filling .... and a reasonable price. The Food..."

Annie Jean

"One of my absolute favourite places to eat!! Everything on the menu is fresh and exciting and a little out of the ordinary. My go-to is the..."

Shannon T

"Fantastic. Decent prices, good atmosphere, great food, great service. Very attentive and happy waiting staff too. 10/10 will be coming..."

Jay

"This is a great place for dinner. Great friendly service from the guys! Love the set up, plenty of seats both indoor and..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Amazing just amazing, excellent food, healthy, service from staff was awesome too. This place was a complete package, burgers on its o n wont be..."

Mayur Shetty

"Been here too many times haha but I have no reason not to go! The food is great, the service is great and the atmosphere is great. Only negative..."

Craig

"Lovely staff & great food!Not a lot on the menu which made decision making super easy but tried the noodles and they were delicious!Cannot..."

Sarah

"Yummy yummy and yummy! This place is great menu is switched up the few times Iv been nice healthy options- great wine, great view such a nice spot..."

Chloe-Mae

"This place is usually packed around dinner time so pays to go just before. We were seated within 15 minutes and the staff very friendly. I had the..."

Rojas

"Great food, atmosphere and service! Really love it here, have had a different meal each time I have come and am never disappointed. Had the pork and..."

Willow

"Came for a quick bite tonight. Small sign says 'wait to be seated'. Abit of confusion here as many behind the counter taking payments etc but no..."

Mary Underwood

"Had dinner at food truck last night- they don't take bookings but of you're there before 6pm - it's all good.A simple menu full of yummy..."

Willstar

"One beautiful autumn day, a warmer day than today. The sky is clear deep blue, free of clouds and the sun is shining. A small banquet for two:..."

Vivi S

"fresh! very cool concept and great modern atmosphere. the flavours are light and different. don't know if i am a big fan though as the burgers were..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Good places and interior..........................But I need more service. Very busy shop and staff so I don't know how to get a new one. ..."

Renor Kay

"I love love love the menu here! So good & the staff are really friendly here. Good pricing as well, will def be back again thank you :) :)..."

Tayla Shannon

"First time visitor and had the beefroot burger bowl, it was outta this world delicious and healthy. Enjoyed with a beer and great service - nothing..."

Jaime McGregor

"The food tastes great and the portion sizes are big. Like the ambience, the staff are great. We tried the chicken tacos, prawn tacos and the salad..."

Kaushik Shekar

"I had to change my rating from 2 to 4 due to a new head chef - my oh my you can notice the difference. We went twice in the last week and Wasabi pork..."

Candy Boy Food Journey

"Only been here once & was hungover so don't think I appreciated the food as much as I could ???? but the spicy potato's side & caesar salad were both..."

Gen Middlemiss

"Yum! Although I have lived really close to this place for nearly a year, it wasn't until last Saturday that I finally tried it. With Ugly Bagels next..."

LucyGoosey

"Was here for dinner about 2 months ago, and was not disappointed. Although it is in town, it was quite easy to find parking (parking right outside,..."

Where.iate

"Went to the Food Truck Garage with a big group, told them we were happy to wait and they called us in about an hour, which was a lot faster than..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"i love the interior design in this place and the attention to details. food is yummy and healthy. nice place. down side is there is no free..."

Tiwul

"I hadn't been here for a while. But we went on a quiet and stinking hot early January evening and were rewarded with a lovely bench outside in the..."

Sara

"Decided I had to try this place after hearing so many good things about it . Ordered one of their burgers and the kumara chips, I enjoyed the burger..."

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"Came here twice in a month. First time I had a beetroot salad. Portion was really big, literally a mountain. I couldn't finish, and had to bag it...."

Peifen Chua

"The place was nice. We managed to find seats easily. The staff were helpful and friendly. Although the burger was nice, it seemed small...The prices..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"Food 4/5Good healthy food, something for everyone here, small portions, so if you have a shall we say 'healthy' appetite then order BIG. Great..."

Eat Eat

"really enjoy the food here - always fresh and light. Change in menu has been good but the choices have diminished. Kumara Chips are pretty ace!! I..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"I heard this place was legendary and have been dying to check it out the next time I was in Auckland. Finally did and it was a satisfying experience..."

Wilson Chau

"I loved the food truck garage atmosphere! The staff were friendly and helpful - But the food - The beetroot dip is amazing and I loved the buffalo..."

Karen Brooks

"Amazing food , really lovely time there so far no other winter night snack could satisfy the need in my tummy . although needs improvement in service..."

Shharukh Issani (Sharkx)

"The first time I ever came to the food truck I wasn't blown away. However I have been back multiple times, through different menu changes and I had..."

Laura Hunt

"I have been to the Food Truck Garage several times and it has always been a good experience. The food is delicious, light and fresh. They have..."

J.T547

"Really enjoyed it!LOVED: the prawn tacos and my drink which was a mint and cucumber soda. Really good. well priced too. I ended up getting..."

Fleur Peps

"I've been to the food truck garage a few times now after a recommendation from a friend, each time the hostess was friendly and provided..."

Jason De Voogd

"I've dined here twice and loved it both times. We were seated immediately and didn't wait too long for food.If you don't mind being..."

Emma W

"I've been here twice now and this place is always buzzing. It ticks all the boxes for healthy choice food. It is how I cook and eat at home. The..."

Sue

"Three words - quick, cheap, delicious! Need I say more! Love this place so much I went twice in one week when I discovered it :) I always take people..."

Olivia Burden

"Went with a friend for lunch today. They have a new menu that they were asking for feedback on. I had the chipotle shrimp tacos and my friend had the..."

Diane W.

"Went for dinner on a Tuesday evening. Very busy for a week night which is testament to how beautiful the food is. The portion sizes are perfect..."

Steph

"Came here for brunch at 11 am last Sunday. Interesting food, everyone loved the wedges. Just one item which didn't quite gel - the ginger drink -..."

Vivienne

"Came here for lunch just after 11am on a weekend and noticed it got a lot busy after that so we were lucky. Loved the food and the environment...."

Lillian

"Loved this place!Went for dinner with two friends. I had the Rawridersalad and the oven baked chips. The salad was interesting and had..."

Laura Jury

"Yet another fabulous, funky and delicious place to dine in Auckland. Busy and bustling but not forgotten as the service is immaculate. Food is fresh,..."

Carol

"What a beautiful lunch today in the sun! Ordered the beef root burger and chips, friends had the wrap and a couple of hot dogs, feedback was very..."

Belinda

"Went yesterday and got the 13 spice chicken arms and baked potato 'fries'. The chicken was a bit dry but ok. However the fries were cold! We had..."

Val

"I hadn't watched the TV show but a friend recommended this place so had to check it out. Despite being very busy, they were very accommodating and..."

Lee V

"I went to try, as I am a big fan of the show on TV, and was looking for something takeaway for dinner which was a little different.Got the Paua..."

Steve Hall

"The food here is sublime. Prawn tacos were gorgeous. And the 'Leaf eater' salad was excellent. (had things like kale and many types of green leaves..."

Lucy G.

"We dropped into the Foodtruck after watching a movie at Sky Theatre, and what a great way to finish the night. Humming with people and a great..."

Janine

"I have visited the Food Truck Garage twice now - both times the service was friendly and quick, the food delicious and the atmosphere vibrant, funky..."

Judith W.

"Me and two of my hungry man friends came here for dinner on Saturday. The place was packed! But we were pleasantly surprised by the speed of service...."

Mimi Yang

"After watching The Food Truck Show it was my son's request in the school holidays to go to Auckland and have dinner at the Garage, a must!! What a..."

Marie Warrington

"Went the first time and was not impressed but we were invited back by (manager?) Chris and were blown away with how good it was.I had the..."

Jodie Anne Dix

"Four of us had lunch today and it was divine,inside was busy so we sat outside by the hallowed foodtruck ,the food was great and just as we had..."

Lisa

"We had lunch at this gorgeous little place yesterday. The food was absolutely delicious - incredibly fresh and light and tasty - just perfect. I..."

Miso

"5 of us went for dinner on a Friday night - couldn't have picked a busier time! However this made for real atmosphere. The staff are great - very..."

Jan Beaumont

"Had a group of us for lunch, was such a great meal, I had the chicken burger it was AMAZING and the side chips were great too. Everyone else loved..."

Courtney Maloyd

"What an awesome concept. Had lunch there with a friend on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed my first hotdog in years. Loved the freshly baked spelt..."

Debbie Hunter

"We really loved it too.The food was full of fresh flavours and the best thing was we took the kids and we all ate without being thirsty..."

Liz Thomson

"After hearing about this new venture & enjoying the TV show, I was looking forward to eating there, I took my girlfriend, niece & nephew..."

Wayne Davidson

"The Food Truck Garage is across from work, and I've waited years for something like this to open up. I've seen the show, love the ideology and it..."

Stephen Ward

"I went on a sunday and it was very busy.Still the service was great, found us a table right away and presented us with the food fast enough for..."

Cherie Nicole

"Very good food, atmosphere, services is excellent! The great flavor burger and the tapas are great! Awesome! Highly recommended! Keep it up food..."

Crystal Chan

"It must be a hard ask opening a new restaurant when you have a profile as the expectations are high. However the Food Truck Garage delivered just..."

David Boshier

"I've known this from the day my friend started working here and she is still at the present time. I am a self-confessed gym junkie but I got to be..."

MS LKDG

"It's great to see fresh places like this where they serve funky flavoursome meals that look and taste good and don't cost the earth! I usually go for..."

Frank

"Due to the popularity of this place, I had to check it out for myself. So the boyfriend and I popped over one afternoon to check what all the fuss..."

NommyShotTreats

"This is such as great place to head for quick, healthy food! We went there for dinner before heading out for some drinks the other night. There were..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I only experienced the Food Truck Garage for the first time today! Better late than never?Parking: easy pay and display parking around City..."

Jenna Wee

"I invited a bunch of girlfriends for an early Friday dinner before heading elsewhere in the city. It the first time at Food Truck Garage for all of..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Located in City Works Depot, Food Truck Garage attempts to it provide a quick meal without the guilt for the health conscious Aucklanders. I was..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Food Truck Garage is a favourite of ours. Big flavours and modern food similar to what you see on the TV programme - all with a healthy twist of some..."

Cheap Eats

"The Food Truck Garage is the brain child of another celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen for TV show fame. I must admit I went with a little..."

Trace

"Cute and relaxed place, and the food was delicious! Tasty fish tacos with a lot of fillings and burned broccoli was perfection. Nice and fast service..."

Julia Nuutila

"Great food and service! I had the Classic Cheese with fries/Chips. I wasn’t sure what libation to try and she gal brought me a flight! The young..."

Mario K. Macagba, MBA

"I would give 3.5 stars if I could. Food was a 3 star but service was a 5 star !! I thought the fish burger lacked flavour and the kumara chips were..."

Dana Young

"Burgers look nice, but they are too big to eat without making a mess. Tastes great and good service..."

Jae Park

"Came back after many years and still enjoy the quality of the food. The prawn taco was particularly good! Place is also very trendy and staff super..."

Celia Chan

"Very friendly service, checked my vaccine passport. I had the jackfruit tacos and they were super yummy. Highly..."

sawmillguy

"Food Truck has consistently great, healthy food and is one of the only places to go in the CBD where there is easy parking. Big fan of the jackfruit..."

James Ashwin

"Went in with high expectations based on recommendations from friends, and wasn't disappointed. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, good portions,..."

Eliot Gerson

"Fantastic restaurant. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Beefroot burger was delicious and my partner raved about her Aztec Chicken burger. Beers..."

Simon Jones

"Great idea of a place. Reasonable food and trendy pricing. Could do with a bit of clean up on toilets and cutlery, but nothing major worth..."

Alex Diveg

"Quirky little location that reminds me of Box Park or the likes in Hackney & Shoreditch London UK. Girlfriend is a Vegetarian and my sister a healthy..."

Business Bob

"10/10 food is so delish and looks so good! staff arent too shabby either..."

Cass Maguire

"A regular hangout for me. Great food and selection of drinks. If you don't like something on the menu, they're happy to try and change it up. As for..."

Johannes Mathieson-Long

"Staff were lovely and the service was quick. The food was really yum and very filling. 10/10 Would recommend! The burnt broccoli and kumara chips..."

Mansha Dubey

Mexican Cafe

78/100 (4258 ratings)

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"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."

Dominique Koloamatangi

"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."

Daksh Gupta

"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."

Vanessa Chong

"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."

Bella Qian

"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."

Shreyansh Patni

"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."

Benna VR

"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."

Josh Hill

"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."

Amindha Fernando

"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."

Ang Sarap

"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."

Octagon Pie

"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."

Vivian C

"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."

JPK

"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."

Neesh

"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."

Sam Hurley

"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."

Crackerjacker

"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."

Lala

"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."

Hemal Jani

"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."

Foodislife

"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."

Marianive

"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."

Persian Foodie

"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."

Sunil Nataraj

"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."

Charlotteraju

"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."

Samantha Green

"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."

Marita Huynh

"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."

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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."

Ayesha :)

"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."

Matthieu Ferragati

"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."

Medium_Rare

"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."

Melissa Paet

"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."

Tanmay Jauhri

"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."

SLM

"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."

Amy Brar

"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."

Ezzz

"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."

Pinny Quinlan

"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."

Johann Go

"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."

Brooke

"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."

Tay

"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."

Kyles

"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."

Amy

"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."

Ellynn

"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."

Nina

"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."

Kaylene Jessin

"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."

Miss Kiki

"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."

Christine Nand

"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."

Anna K

"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."

Amesirv

"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."

Raeanna

"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."

Namie Arai

"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."

Aabhas Dole

"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."

Christina Linette

"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."

Geoff

"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."

Sourav Dey

"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."

Sarah Suyat

"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."

Lisa McDonnell

"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."

Alexandra Gosling

"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."

Marty Byrde

"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."

Semisi

"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."

Jayden Campbell

"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."

Sarah S

"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."

Mike G.

"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."

Kershia

"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."

Jessica Lane

"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."

Kirsten

"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."

Foodathon

"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."

Samantha Brown

"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."

Mariko Sakurai

"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."

Jennifer Holland

"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."

Carmela Paule

"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."

Devan

"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."

Jan

"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."

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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."

Sophia O-W

"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."

Ashlee

"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."

Lee Marshall

"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."

A

"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."

Rithika Reddy

"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."

Diogo Reck

"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."

Umang D

"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."

Vivi S

"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."

Leanne

"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."

Veganista

"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."

Hemant Kaushal

"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan). The..."

Miss Alesana

"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."

Danny

"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."

Parik Andhare

"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."

Maria May Dauni

"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."

Believeinyourself

"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."

Emma W

"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."

Stef

"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."

Anthony Lim

"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."

Rebecca Davies

"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."

Donna&Shane

"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."

Globalfoodlover

"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."

Kannazawa

"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."

Holly D-T

"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."

Sophie Ly

"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."

Deliciousness

"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."

Rose

"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."

Tracy F

"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."

Misty

"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."

Shelly

"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic. Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."

Duckman

"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."

FoodLoco

"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."

Nickgill88

"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."

Zoe Huang

"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."

Purnima Sudha

"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."

Ryan

"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."

Annie Ren

"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."

Maria Foy

"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."

#1

"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."

Michelle Huynh

"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."

LASARA

"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."

I'm Hungry

"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."

Michael Ellmers Smith

"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."

Where.iate

"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."

Tan.ned

"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."

Sean Ford

"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."

Justine Doody

"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."

Preeti Kaur

"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."

Jess Edwards

"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."

Lily Green

"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."

Cesare Lang

"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."

Anna Smith

"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."

Queena

"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."

Jamie

"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."

Mark

"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."

Kunal Kumar

"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."

Chelsea

"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."

Paige Eriwata

"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."

Gurpreet Singh

"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."

Victoria

"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."

Siddharth Vora

"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."

Aucklandeats

"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."

Matt Worboys

"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."

Frank

"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."

Amy E. Matarese

"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."

MissEstherZ

"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."

Mira

"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."

Cupy Dee

"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."

Will

"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."

Zac Rathbone

"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."

Dan

"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."

Neila

"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."

Tyler Ritchie

"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."

Angela

"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."

Thai Qn

"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."

Jemimah

"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."

Jessica

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."

Adeline

"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."

Rinka L

"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."

Nicky Davis

"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."

April

"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."

Fiona Best

"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."

Melissa Clapp

"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."

Emily Gerson

"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."

Anthony Eyles

"Great food. Long waiting..."

Karuna Govind

"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."

Leane

"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."

Samantha Lines

"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."

Lisa V

"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."

Tessa Hall

"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."

Kshitij Garg

"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."

Dog Eats World

"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."

Marcel Tornow

"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."

Key Man

"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."

Nathan Culevski

"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."

Ashleigh Pearson

"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."

Muthumal Perera

"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."

Annette Wolfgram

"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."

Wiki Hirini

"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."

HM S

"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."

Sarah K

"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."

Jayne Rout

"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."

Katie McAlpine

"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."

Tamara Rienzi

"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."

sheeba lamba

"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."

Tanz L

"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."

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