TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Lone Star Westgate

83/100 (1762 ratings)

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"Went to our friendly Lonestar Westgate on Saturday night, OMG, food was divine as always. Prompt service, really lovely staff. Food for the table..."

Julia Garrett Coyle

"Had an awesome time with 2 active little boys on their first trip to a "you have to sit down no there's no playground" restaurant � Staff were..."

Jessica Robinson

"I've eaten at a few Lonestars throughout the country and the new Lonestar Westgate is top notch. Great food atmosphere,and the staff friendly and..."

Phil Bentley

"Gerhard burger Very thick beef Pattie, served with bacon and cheese. I don't really like the taste of bacon inside, the others are not bad. The chips..."

Tian Sweetly

"Always our favourite spot! Whether it’s date night, weekday family dinner or a special celebration Lonestar Westgate never ever disappoints! We..."

Hulufe

"One of the best Loan stars by far, the staff are lovely and look like they actually enjoy their job, and the food is soo delicious. Went here for our..."

Josie

"Great service and food. Had one of the best steaks ever, well done and juicy, not many places can master that. Ribs were great too, tender and..."

Neil S

"Squid for a starter was nicely cooked ..came without salad and thought was a bit pricey for just some squid rings and sauce.Lamb special for..."

Meagan Clark

"We enjoyed a belated Valentines Day celebration here this evening as a family. Both of our daughters enjoyed cheese & pineapple Mexican toasties (one..."

Zaatarbella

"Lone Star is one of the best places l've eaten at, with the starters, mains and dessert and the Western-American touch to the place, would come..."

Darshan Govender

"We ordered the pork ribs, chips and coleslaw takeaway. Good value for your money. The ribs were nice and tender. The flavour was ok it could have..."

Jmo

"WOW!! we have been to Loan star a few times since it opened. The Steak is AMAZING!!! Other food and cocktails were also really good ( but you can’t..."

Brooke

"Been here a couple times now, There is parking on site but few places around it, the times I've been there I've always managed to get parking. The..."

Manoj Patel

"Delicious fish n chips! We ordered for pickup on my birthday and the salad was fresh and the tarter sauce too. Nothing old about this dish. Top..."

Gemma Leigh

"Went with a group of 15 for birthdays. There were other large groups there the same night. The service was great . We had a reasonably new staff..."

Chloe Rose

"Impressed by our visit here tonight. Expected long wait times as it was quite busy but our meals came out quickly, were of high standard and tasted..."

Sarah Wilson

"Had a delicious steak wuth mushroom sauce was soo good!!! Eould have rated 5 star but one if the not so friendly staff ruined it.. will deffs visit..."

Vina Tipene

"Had an enjoyable dinner here with great friendly service. Portion sizes are big but the staff are happy to pack away unfinished food for you to take..."

Akym

"Tried the Johnny Cash Stash and that was so yum! Only thing was we booked before hand and didn't get seated till about 40mins later! 👍..."

Ana Nio-Aporo

"This place is awesome, massive meals very tasty and love the staff very helpful and they make yummy cocktails great family restaurant great..."

Lauren Clark

"I have only been to the Westgate franchise once, but we really enjoyed it that we will be back again. There was only a short 15minute wait for our..."

Hayley Wilmshurst

"Delicious food that came out so quickly! Lovely staff and awesome atmosphere! Went out for dinner with my boyfriend and figured Lone Star Westgate ..."

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"I went here on New Years Eve with my friends for dinner. Lone Star is always one of my favorites as it is consistent. The service was good,..."

Alysha Bower

"Got a table straight away. Had a lovely waitress. I ordered the Prawn Star. Was absolutely delicious. Very generous with the prawns. Hubby ordered..."

April

"Food is good, got the steak and it was cooked perfectly just as i wanted it ~ medium rare. However I think they need to work on their service bc the..."

Charlotteraju

"We purposely went in earlier 15 minutes before 6pm and successfully got a place straight away. I ordered Apache fish as the menu wrote there is dairy..."

Colleen Chong

"Have been here numerous time and always have a great experience, food great and the staff are always happy and helpful! Excited to say that I'm now a..."

Ulaysha Mudaly

"Lone Star has always been one of my go too places since I cannot get enough of the Johnny Cash Stash - it is simply divine and the best chicken I..."

Gaffarsplusone

"Really enjoyed my meal here - love the KIWIFRUIT cocktail - seriously good! Its a shame the premises is so dark! While the meals are fantastic I..."

Sam Smith

"I recommend you make a reservation as seating could take a while ,but there's a bar that you can wait at till seating becomes available,friendly..."

Heydi Knox

"The food and dessert are fabulous!!!We came here after work for dinner. There were spacious parking outside and tables available although..."

BAbyWin

"Wow. Greeted promptly, seated at a nice table for two, did not feel rushed to order, wonderful atmosphere. Drinks came out minutes after order and..."

Nazar

"So happy to skip the drive to New Lynn for a night at Lone Star - same great food, better decor!! As always my favourite Mango Margarita was at my..."

Courtney O'Connor

"Been wanting to try this one out since I found out about its existence. No more driving to New Lynn! The ambience and interior decoration are spot..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"Decent family friendly restaurant. We ordered a range of starters to share - loaf, prawn star, ribs and one of the special of the day: mussels in..."

Lillian

"Customer service is good 🤓 food is good 🤓 great experience! Have been there several times, I love the midnight nachos 😍Lovely..."

Fai Vellegas

"Really friendly and attentive staff- they made sure we were enjoying our meal.Delicious food- I had the Prawn Star as a main and loved it...."

Rochelle Holland

"First time here tonight. The atmosphere was warm and good however felt it was too loud in the background. The waiters were friendly, professional,..."

THEO

"Another fantastic dining experience. The food and drink was delicious, dining area clean, spacious and comfortable, service from our server Lexi was..."

J Orsborn

"Another awesome meal here. Brilliant service from Ledi and the other staff... we'll be back again...forgot to get a photo of..."

Cate McCallum

"Our first experience at Lone Star tonight and what amazing service! Phenomenal food, huge meals and amazing desserts, Our server Briar was amazing,..."

Juanita Fissenden

"We had dinner at Westgate Lone Star last night, booked on line, simple and easy to do. Pork for him, Johnny Cash chicken for me, both cooked..."

Debcee

"Very satisfied dinner. Book for 1860. Parking available. Very kind and friendly waitress. It was kind of pack however it took 15min to serve 5..."

Samuel Mahe

"Excellent service, staff was very friendly and helpful. Sasha was our server. Food was delivered promptly and was good. Large meals and definitely..."

Norma Whalley

"Lonestar never disappoints with their delicious food. This branch is one of my favourites. The staff are all very friendly and their service is..."

Teta Fanualelei

"Food was good. Lamb was the bees knees. Our server Tiara was awsome. Made us feel welcomed and always checked up on us. Also seemed very..."

Fotu Vehikite

"Service and waitresses were very good. They didn't do a complimentary dessert like Whangarei but was happy they sung happy birthday for our friend...."

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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..."

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"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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