TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Flying Burrito Brothers

83/100 (1407 ratings)

Restaurants

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Quesadilla

Ceviche

Churros

Chilli Con Queso

Chicken Salad

Fajita - Vegetariana

The Spread

Beef Asada Taco

Flying Fried Chicken

Beef

Taco Al Pastor Taco

Beef Nachos

Vegetariana Chimichanga

Fish Tacos

Classic Frozen Margarita

Tapas

Vegetarian Tacos

Tacos

Beef Fajita

Burrito

Nachos

Macho Nachos

Chicken Fajita

Chicken Fajitas De Pollo

Sit down

Mexican

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"My all time..."

Shivani Sethi Bhargava

"Omg, the wings were amazing. The coconut lime fish was like my mums, Jesus the food was..."

Trudie Paloma Horne

"Great food and great service. Highly recommended for Mexican..."

Aravinthanvivek

"The queso and chicken enchiladas are to die for! The fried chicken, cocktails and service is also amazing. We regularly visit because it is simply..."

Ellen May

"Best Mexican everrrrrr..."

Ritu Arora Sahni

"Excellent food. Excellent ambience. Great experience..."

Nipun Bhargava

"Fabulous family dinner here last nightHorrible weatherGreat to get insideService friendly but a bit slow off the mark and not..."

Glenn Town

"Flying burrito brothers is my favourite place for Mexican food. The tacos are just amazing- my favourites are the pork and beef ones which are slow..."

Rebecca Ly

"Super nice ambience with great portion of food. Tacos are great and sangria( traditional Mexican wine) is a must-try. Will visit again for sure...."

Shenyueli3488

"Walked past this place on Tuesday and say they were doing $55 for a 3-course meal for two (starter, main, dessert). We tried the Chicken Wings and..."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"Great Mexican food. You feel transported into the streets of Mexico, with the music and the decorations on the walls. We ordered the burritos which..."

Dave Black

"We ordered the beef Fajita and a side of calamari. The beef fajita was served with tortillas, beans, salsa, sour cream, carrot, salad, guacamole and..."

Dxlche

"Great Mexican food. You feel transported into the streets of Mexico, with the music and the decorations on the walls. We ordered the burritos which..."

Sassy Radish

"My favourite mexican place! I should really branch out and try new places when i go to newmarket but i somehow always end up here. Their salsa is so..."

Donna

"Having been here on multiple occasions, they have never disappointed! Right from the servers to the food they serve, is simply outstanding. Have even..."

Live2Eat

"Have come here twice, and have always been very pleased with the food and service. The food is very tasty and definitely worth the price as the..."

ASHEATS

"I had the chicken fajitas which were fabulous, and unlike other reviews, our guacamole was really nice with lots of flavour. We were a walk in but..."

Michelle M

"Everything about this place is fantastic. The food is good...drink is good and the service is good.. Great for large group too..plenty..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Ordered the Carne fajita it's really tasty! I have been to Mexico(the restaurant around Auckland) a couple of times never had any luck, just thought..."

Rui

"Great ambience, good food, friendly staff and reasonably fast service. We tried the chef’s special - fusion fajitas, kid’s menu - cheese and..."

888bing888

"A bit slow to the chase but I finally got round to coming here. I recently went here for lunch with a bunch if people from work for a leaving..."

KG

"First time I visited was using an Entertainment Book voucher. Since then, I’ve been back three more times. The food is delightfully tasty with..."

Blythe Biel

"With so many mexican restaurants out There, I find it can be hit and miss getting the mix right when it comes to taste. Don't get me wrong, it's all..."

Mary Underwood

"We popped in here before a movie last night and was disappointed which quickly turned itself around to be a lovely experience.Ordered the..."

Becks Fielding

"I love this place! Best Mexican restaurant in Auckland! No joke! The staff are amazing! The food is even more amazing! Great vibes! Always going back..."

Harry Kumar

"Went in and were told about wing Wednesday which is two for 1. Finished off with quesadillas and pork tacos. Food had a nice spice with Good flavours..."

Jonathan Spratt

"Quite possibly the best burrito i have tasted. Also, their queso is quite something and along with some corn chips, it's the perfect side to all the..."

Dasitha De Silva

"Place never fails. The Fajita meals are pretty good. The margarita pitchers are the way to go. Two people about $80 including drinks. Staff are..."

Alas

"Really good food and good cocktails must try for every one . Staff is also friendly ... I will be visiting again soon .. keep it up guys .. ...."

Pancham Lakhanpal

"Always a great experience at Flying Burrito brothers!! This time we thought of visiting the newmarket branch and are pretty much satisfied with the..."

Mahek Pratik Gandhi

"We came here on a quiet Sunday night for dinner and cocktails. The passion fruit margarita was very tasty and we had guacamole to share. Loved the..."

Hannah Gear

"We came here Friday night and was blown away by the food. All of our mains were just delicious and have a spice kick to it which I love. For me it..."

MegWantsVeg

"Had a really fun dinner with my friends at this place, staff were really helpful. I only had something small chips and salsa which was $10 which was..."

Shona Gomes

"I came here with my friends. I had fish tacos, they were hard to eat because they were too watery. They need to provide more serviettes. Other than..."

Sid

"It was my friend's birthday so all four of us came here for lunch Food: I ordered quesadilla with al pastor ($15). The other girls all got..."

The Poor Foodie

"They provide such a brilliant customer service. I really like their atmosphere. It is really organised and got the seating capacity inside and..."

Ravi

"We visited Flying Burrito Brothers over the weekend after reading the reviews. The restaurant is located in Newmarket and because we are early eaters..."

World_Fusion

"My work colleagues and I came here tonight (sorry no photos of my starter and main, only the alcoholic beverage lol) I ordered guacamole..."

Tiatamati

"This is a very nice Mexican restaurant. The fajitas are very tasty. In terms of atmosphere, they have some nice booths at the back and the music is..."

Mmmfood

"I absolutely love their chicken tacos! They are so delicious, I recommend trying out this restaurant! Good service and very delicious food,..."

Milly Wong

"Very good location, decor is really cute and fits perfectly with the menu. Staff are friendly and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend and..."

Bethany Fox

"With lunch deal at around $15, the flying Burrito Brothers offered super good value. The port was good. Food were tasty. Service was friendly and..."

Timer

"Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. I love their decor consisting of Mexican movie posters, Mexican flyers and very ethnic..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Wao, very surprised with this place! It was rather quiet so didn't think much about it. But we were greeted friendly and brought to our seats. There..."

ShoRt

"Came here for a dinner last night for two. This place is great for a really filling meal. My friend and i ordered the taco de carne beef tacos 🌮..."

S&G Take Auckland

"It's a pleasant place with good service and polite staff. The wait time is reasonable, and the food was great to my taste. Somehow it does not get as..."

Ankur Mishra

"The Mrs and I tried this place recently. The food is phenomenal. It's also really nice for a dinner date with your lady/lad. Only issue I have is..."

Ananth Ayyar

"We ordered mushroom quesadillas and chicken fajitas. Both of them are pretty good, but nothing to rave about. The price is pretty steep, given that..."

Alana

"Dined here with my sister for lunch on Sunday. This eatery is nestled amongst a strip of restaurants & while some of the neighbors to the Flying..."

Sarah S

"We ordered the corn chips, guacamole and habinero chicken for starters, they were so delicious and fresh, especially the guacamole which has to be..."

Bambi

"Good Mexican food restaurant,well displaced,good sizing 2 fajitas menu and 2 soft drinks for 65$nzNice place we ate outside with nice..."

Vaekehu Tamarii

"Its great to have a restaurant like this in heart of Auckland excellent varity and delicious food true Mexican delicacy lot of varity for Vegetarians..."

Pawan Lakhotia

"Work lunch with the amigos! As always with work sponsored events, it's imperative that you spend to your appetite's content. Selected by..."

Medium_Rare

"There's something so fresh & tasty about Mexican food - so great to have this location in Nmkt. Hadn't been here for around a year, but decided it..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came for lunch today, we ordered a chicken burrito and Im actually not too sure what the sister ate;) The burrito was perfect, well made and..."

Mary

"Firstly we were warmly welcomed to the flying burrito brothers new market by a nicely dressed waitress and the atmosphere was really nice feels like..."

Karan Dhot

"This was the second time i had mexican food but when comparing to the first one flying burrito brothers new market gave us superb service.auntree we..."

Lakshay Khurana

"Last Wednesday me and four of My friends went for dinner at flying burrito brothers Newmarket. As the auntree we ordered chicken wings and CCQ the..."

Sashen Wasuka

"It was our first time here. We came around 5pm which there was plenty of table available, around 6pm the restaurant was full. The lady who..."

JungYun Lee

"We went for lunch with family. Not being a huge Mexican fan, wasn't sure what to expect! Came out of this place, becoming a big Mexican food fan now..."

NS

"We'd just finished fitness training and we were pretty hungry. Quick search of the Entertainment Book on the iPhone, and voila, The Flying Burrito..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"I am particularly fan of Mexican Food and since the very first time I went I smiled from the first bite I got of the pork tacos lovely cooked and..."

Good Advisor

"We went there last night. We're greeted by a smiling face which is always welcome. Menus were promptly passed around and the specials explained at..."

Dave Koefoed

"We decided to come here as we were seeing an early movie and needed a quick bite to eat.Walking into an empty restaurant, you would expect..."

Caroline Jericevich

"I went with my friends during lunch on a work day. The place was kept with the Mexican theme. The staff was friendly, they took time to explain the..."

Dilini Perera

"I'm not the biggest fan of Mexican food but damn this place is good.Had the pork enchiladas and omg soooo yummy!!!!! It came with a salad,..."

Natasha

"My boys are big fans of Mexican so I thought it was about time we checked this chain out as the reviews all seemed pretty positive..arrived for a..."

David Parussini

"This place is one of my favourites! I have been here several times and it never disappoints! Great service and authentic Mexican food and drinks. I..."

Sherry

"Hands down the best Mexican I've ever had. For one moment it felt like I was sitting in Tijuana and not Auckland as the ambiance, music and service..."

Amrit Singh Grewal

"This place needs more love! Friend and I had a very satisfying feed here! We ordered the mixed platter of entrees, nachos and pork..."

Winnie Luo

"My wife had been to TFBB for a workday lunch and suggested we go along one weekend so we did. On entry I was impressed by the fit out, the..."

Gus

"My second visit here and the chimichanga is always a good idea. Excellent service, excellent food and great location. Best Mexican restaurant till..."

Taran

"Not a lot to fault at this place. We went for a Saturday lunch and enjoyed everything. Probably the best Mexican I have had in Auckland. Portions are..."

Ojas Darji

"It's been a long time coming but finally made it to flying burrito brothers on a Tuesday night... It was quiet but friendly staff, food came quickly..."

Jaffa

"Last night I had dinner with my partner at Flying Burrito Brothers and the experience could have not being better.To start, the place is..."

Javier Yebenes

"Pretty tasty, and good portions, yet a little on the expensive side. My wife says the beef fajitas were A little greasy, but I enjoyed my prawn ones...."

Zephell

"Fresh ingredients, love the zesty, spicy flavours. Had a fish taco "appetizer" but didn't have room for desserts after! The portions are generous,..."

Bo

"We went to The Flying Burrito Brothers on a Tuesday evening for a friend's birthday. We were a little sceptical about the place cause it was really..."

Jade Lim

"Staff were fantastic. Very personable, informative and friendly. Water was served immediately and we were asked a couple times how our meals were..."

Goldilox

"Just hopped in a late afternoon today at flying burrito brother newmarketA place to be be at a lovely night was this.loved the atmosphere..."

Brenda

"Excellent. I stopped in for lunch, I felt a little uncomfortable eating alone but the blonde waitress was very friendly. The Margaritas were..."

Brenna

"Been curious about this place for a while now, decided to have lunch here today because my friend was craving Mexican food. At a snapshot the menu..."

Iamcii

"Wow...heard of this place from longAuthentic decor and a night place to hang around wid a cozy sombrero and night cloud full blanketsSuch..."

Jenny Martin

"We came here on a Monday and this place was absolutely empty! Had to check if it was even open. Obviously we were seated straight away and I ordered..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Chicken soft TACOS!! (Taco al pollo) Best dish I've tried here - gotta love that chipotle sauce! The chicken is succulent with just the right amount..."

HJ

"Why has no one brought up the fact that it costs $25 for a burrito at this place?! And $12 for a coffee???? I mean the decor is nice and it's a..."

Lauren Coleman

"I have been wanting to try this place ever since I first saw it had opened because of the legacy my Wellington friends have give it plus I love..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I've been to The Flying Burrito Brothers back in Christchurch and had a awesome time there, so I thought I'd at least try out the one in Auckland. I..."

NommyShotTreats

"Good and tasty, a little expensive and hot means mild but my sangria was quite enjoyable and the setting was the right amount of Mexican. Perhaps..."

Troy Brownlie

"Amazing meal! Very quick between ordering and delivery of food. The m-7 non alcoholic cocktail was amazing and would highly recommend. Even though..."

Ashleightonkin1

"My favourite food is and always will be Mexican so I may be a bit biased, but it was my first time trying a Fajita recommended by the waitress. I..."

Jasmine

"A group of friends and I were initially planning on going to Burger Burger for dinner, but as usual they were incredibly busy and we decided to hunt..."

Sasha McCormick

"I arrived around 2pm and there was not very busy...restaurant environment is very cozy and a bit dark...I ordered a Mexican enchiladas with chicken..."

Di

"After seeing a Grabone deal, my sister and I were excited to try out Flying Burrito Brothers - it looked really interesting, plus we both love..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"It was our wedding anniversary and feeling something mexican. My husband did not want to go too far so we opted to eat here. Was not disappointed...."

Cynthia Agustin

"Had lunch here, awesome restaurant, great sangria, beef burrito one of the best that I have ever had! Great value for money and fresh, great tasting..."

Rosa Smith

"Time and date : weekday dinnerFood ordered: beef fajitas, pork taco, stuffed jalepenoIngredients: fresh vegetables and decend..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Great service, fast and delicious. Two of us shared three bites dishes and was plenty of food at a reasonable price. The margaritas are..."

Steph Bellamy

"Been once. Very generous with their serving sizes. Real authentic tasting food and super good value for money. We were seated and served really..."

Hala Caco

"We came here at Saturday lunch time. We thought it'd be hectic there around that time，given it's located in the heart of New Market. Instead，it..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Went there for lunch with a grabone voucher. Ordered a chipotle chicken burrito and pulled pork tostada. Good portion sizes and service..."

Amy

"Excellent Fajita.. with good sides. Tacos weren't that bad too. Staff was friendly but the waitress accidentally dropped some food on my jeans.. so..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"It's great to have a Mexican restaurant fairly local to us. The food is really enjoyable and the ambience funky!Parking in Newmarket can..."

RaeRae Johnson

"I bought a grabone voucher to dine here for dinner. I love Mexican cuisine and so I had high expectations headed here. My brother ordered the..."

Annette Wong

"Been here a few times in the past couple of months and the food has always been great. Usually get the margarita of the day and the pitcher although..."

Aucklandeats

"Popped in after movies had pollo tacos my husband had burritos. I also had a glass of sangria it was delicious and service was quick and attentive. A..."

Girlygirl

"I came here in a large group to enjoy some Mexican food after a hot day, and starting with their virgin mojito style cocktail, I was already having a..."

Myfoxycorner

"Brilliant restaurant with a lovely ambiance. Love the burrito and the tacos specially. Large potions do not leave you hungry at the end of your meal...."

James Roger Fernando

"We came here for a Zomato meet up on Wednesday night and I have to say I really enjoyed it. The restaurant was open and spacious, not too hot despite..."

Samantha Lines

"I went on a beautiful Tuesday evening dinner with approximately 11 of my friends. We had made a booking an hour beforehand and chose to be seated..."

Masitda

"I have been to the Wellington branch a few times and loved their mexican food eventhough it is a little pricey. I was so excited when I got to know..."

Thefoodloverrr

"Went there with a grabone voucher to celebrate for its grand opening on a sat lunch. We really enjoyed our experience. Nice atmosphere and decor. We..."

FlyingMonkey

"Awesome! Had a 'opening special' from Grabone.. really enjoyed the decor,atmosphere and service. Food was great and dessert was yummm! We ordered a..."

Holly D-T

"This is an awesome addition to New Market! If your on the lookout for a new-school mexican restaurant with great service, awesome food and..."

Adam Ellington

"The food is always amazing, we always whole buy the whole menu and never can get enough. The service is really good sll the workers are always so..."

annabel young

"The major highlight at this establishment is undoubtedly the ambiance. Despite the small dining area, the place exudes a cozy charm that makes it a..."

Steven Wu

"This Mexican restaurant was a real joy to find. Sunny aspect and well sheltered from the winter weather. I stopped here for lunch after some business..."

Scott San Quentin

"Had an absolutely great time at the long loco lunch! Our server was friendly and attentive. The corn chips were incredible and the black bean dip is..."

jontiann s

"A very classy authentic Mexican restaurant. A warm welcoming, followed by an excellent service, with a lot of attention to details on order to please..."

kielly wed

"Had an awesome time, staff were so lovely and accommodating. Even coming out with Sombrero whilst singing happy birthday for my daughter. That was a..."

Aloma Tou

"No words can describe it. We've been about 5-6 times now. Amazing food, great service, fantastic experience every time! You will definitely keep..."

Kyle March

"This was a good experience! Food was absolutely tasty leaving you wanting more. Which is a good thing at the same time meaning we didn't order..."

Odyssey L

"Really excellent place to eat. Great speedy service. Had my birthday dinner there with 7 of us Sat night. Food and service superb. I had the beef..."

Dr Helen Smith

"First time eating at this place. Thought the layout was nice and clean, good ambience with chill Mexican music in the background. Staff was pretty..."

Richard G

"I had a great time eating delicious Mexican food for the first time in Auckland.The waiters and waitresses were committed to great service and were..."

Sakshi Thakur

"How wonderful it is to find your new favourite restaurant. From the moment we entered the welcoming and warm vibe was apparent. We were seated in the..."

Tania Taumihau

"Honestly what an amazing night. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was too. Would recommend..."

Connor Phillips

"Did the bottomless brunch. We all had the nachos which were yum. Drinks were good too! Sangria, Tiger beer and Tequila sunrise. Paid 64.99 pp for..."

Tania L

"I came with a group of friends for bottomless for the first time and it was so amazing. Drinks were “buenísimos” (very good) service was so fast..."

Constanza Vera

"The family had a great dinner. Service was good if a bit confused at times. Atmosphere was pleasant but not a real Mexican vibe compared to other..."

David Annabell

Mexican Cafe

78/100 (4258 ratings)

Restaurants

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Tequila

Devil Nachos

Burrito

Tortillas

Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Beef

Nachos

Vegetarian Lasagna

Ceviche

Chilli Con Carne

Fish

Beef Nachos

Salad

Steak

Nachos with Chicken

Chili

Rice

Fish Tacos

Sangria

Chicken Nachos

Chicken Quesadilla

Lamb Chops

Cheesecake

Seafood chowder

Corn Chips and Salsa

Tapas

Garlic bread

Ground Beef Chimichanga

Tacos

Pisco Sour

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Sit down

Mexican

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"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..."

Icyicy Guo - 25%OFF GOLD Membership Code: ICYI7584

"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..."

Vy2 - 20% OFF ZOMATO GOLD “IVYWIT”

"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..."

Reset

There are 4 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Beef Nachos in Auckland Central

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Shivani Sethi Bhargava

Trudie Paloma Horne

Aravinthanvivek

Ellen May

Ritu Arora Sahni

Nipun Bhargava

Glenn Town

Rebecca Ly

Shenyueli3488

Gian Carlo Pascual

Dave Black

Dxlche

Sassy Radish

Donna

Live2Eat

ASHEATS

Michelle M

Yusoff Kamal

Rui

888bing888

KG

Blythe Biel

Mary Underwood

Becks Fielding

Harry Kumar

Jonathan Spratt

Dasitha De Silva

Alas

Pancham Lakhanpal

Mahek Pratik Gandhi

Hannah Gear

MegWantsVeg

Shona Gomes

Sid

The Poor Foodie

Ravi

World_Fusion

Tiatamati

Mmmfood

Milly Wong

Bethany Fox

Timer

Sylvester Kuo

ShoRt

S&G Take Auckland

Ankur Mishra

Ananth Ayyar

Alana

Sarah S

Bambi

Vaekehu Tamarii

Pawan Lakhotia

Medium_Rare

Stephy_NakiGirl

Mary

Karan Dhot

Lakshay Khurana

Sashen Wasuka

JungYun Lee

NS

Daniel Kinnoch

Good Advisor

Dave Koefoed

Caroline Jericevich

Dilini Perera

Natasha

David Parussini

Sherry