Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

6 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Little High Eatery
The Little High Eatery
93/100 (4950 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Mexican
Latin
Pizza
Chinese
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Fast food
Mexican
Pizza
Barbecue
Japanese
Latin
Thai
Fast Food
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Bacon Burgers
Ramen
Fresh Salmon Don
Pork
Bacon Brothers
chicken fried rice
Tapas
Burger
Pizza
Tacos
Burger and fries
spring rolls
Margarita Drink
Steak
Ribs
Dan Dan Noodles
Milkshakes
Spicy Miso Ramen
anticuchos
Pad Thai
Deep Fried Cauliflower
Curry
Pork Platter
Noodle
Beef
Oreo Freakshake
Hand Cut Fries
Burritos
Dumplings
Burrito
Cuban Sandwich
Salad
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Sit down
Fast food
Asian
Pizza
Thai
Latin
Japanese
Mexican
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is a hidden gem in the rough. The options are endless. The prices aren't ridiculous. The atmosphere is awesome 👌. The food deserves..."
John Doe
"Love coming here! All the food variety in one place!!! Tried several meals here and alway loved it! Very clean toilets. Free water station. Decent..."
Petra Chaloupkova
"Awesome surprise! Did not know what to expect when we entered the main hall, what a great experience, very busy, lots of food choices and a wide..."
Rowan Pringle
"Such a great place to get some food! Loved the atmosphere. We tried El Fogon for some steak and although it quite a long time to get it ready (30min)..."
Cy
"Great place to visit and eat. Loads of choice and loads of atmosphere. It was a bit cold for me with all the doors but I found a sheltered spot. We..."
Clara Wallace
"Great place for large families or groups to enjoy eating out. There's plenty of food choices available for kids and adults. Service is very good. ..."
Glenn Roberts
"Such a great atmosphere here and tonnes of amazing food options we tried out the Mapo tofu from one of the many restaurants inside little High and it..."
eve kinder
"If you are not sure what to eat. Visit Little high eatery as its got multiple options from burgers, pizza, Chinese etc Good place to try new..."
takdir thakur
"Great food market which is open until late! A brilliant place to meet friends and have food and drinks together. The Thai and burgers we tried were..."
David Garwood
"Loved little high eatery for dinner! Such a good vibe here, I love all the different options. There was plenty of seats when we went, snd just a..."
Pippa Harding
El Rancho Riverside Taqueria
El Rancho Riverside Taqueria
92/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Burrito
Soft Tacos
Nachos
Beef Quesadillas
Fast food
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We went to eat the beef and chicken empanadas. They were delicious and full of flavour. Highly recommend pairing them with some..."
Camila Ayala
"Love there tacos!! One of my favs in Chch. They taste fresh, delicious and filled well. I have been a few times during my lunch break while at work..."
Divyesh Bhaven
"I come to Riverside fairly often and every single time I make a straight shot for this place. Every single time I get the nachos with chicken or..."
Hazel Williams
"The best burrito what I had for long time! Good cheese, nice salsas and it was..."
The127domca
"Best Mexican food in Christchurch, we had to come back twice during our..."
R Levido
"Best Mexican food that I have had in New Zealand. Awesome tacos, churros were delicious. Definitely..."
Thomas Bollmann
"I found this place when I went to Christchurch, I tried the burrito with some churros and it was a really good experience. Highly recommended the..."
Carlos Felipe Ávila Rojas
"Everyone must eat here. Stunning food and lovely staff. Whether you are looking for a great food at reasonable price or trying to find an authentic..."
Lina Nieto
"Omg đŸ€© delicious food!!!!! Lovely staff, friendly service and good portions. If you are in Christchurch you can’t miss this..."
Tamara SepĂșlveda
"Amazing!! The soft tacos and the quesadillas are absolutely delicious. And the excellent customer service is always a plus. My must when I visit..."
Francy Monroy
"Awesome food and service, the slow cooked pork quesadillas are delicious. I highly..."
Yohan Dumortier
"2nd time trying and still delicious. Would definitely get again. Also tried the chicken, previously. Just as tasty. Friendly owner (I think?), so..."
MourningStarx
"Located inside the riverside eatery. Grab a cold beer and some delicious Mexican food...."
Steve Smith
"Amazing food, so delicious! Service was excellent with super friendly staff. Will definitely be a regular whenever we are at..."
Kate Glover
Cafe Colombia
Cafe Colombia
90/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Spanish
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Chilean
Fusion
Colombian
Colombian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
South American
Colombian
Chilean
Fusion
Latin
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Friendly staff, authentic food coffee and chocolate with vegetarian options. Vegetarian Benedict eggs and chocolate were my go to and they were..."
Lina Berbesi
"Lovely everything! The food is great. Fried goodness!! Great staff who are friendly and helpful. They were great at explaining the..."
Teena Thomas
"I loved the place. It has a very cheerful and cozy atmosphere. The service was very good and the food was..."
TĂĄssia Mota
"Friendly owners and staff, nice Colombia’s coffee,yummy food and music đŸ„˜ you won’t disappointed at this cosy..."
Aisa C
"Lovely place. Found it first and then after checking it was even mentioned in an article on Project New Zealand. So glad to have visited this place...."
Julian Schnippering
"Lovely place, friendly people, delicious food and the best coffee! You gotta come over and try it for yourself!..."
Felipe Leal
"Delicious food, amazing juices, great coffee, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. We'll be back soon..."
Lisa Moon
"We loved our brunch here, great atmosphere, staff and delicious food for everyone! Would highly..."
Briar Pearce
"Very enjoyable! Plantain and empanada dishes were great as we're the..."
Mike Columbus
"Amazing coffee and service... family run bussiness the love they put in the food is..."
Ati Vili
Casa Publica
Casa Publica
86/100 (5129 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Healthy
Mexican
Latin
South American
Latin
Central American
South American
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pork
Fish Taco
Fajitas
Pork Belly
Tacos
Burrito
Cocktails
Ribs
Peruvian Fish Ceviche
Wine
Prawns
Rum Tasting
Pisco Sour
BBQ Ribs and Salad
Beef
Fries
Charred Avo Guacamole
Polenta
Honey Fried Cauliflower
Tacos - Pork Carnitas & Coconut Braised Chicken
Tortillas
Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Chutney
Salad
Chili
Fajitas
Casa Traditional Guacamole
Calamari
Ceviche
Beer Ontap
Calamares
Costillas De Doce Horas
Salmon
Frozen Margarita
Lamb
Chicken Tacos
Fish
Tapas
Beef Espetada
Sit down
South American
Mexican
Latin
Central American
Healthy
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"I came here a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved my experience, the staff were all so friendly, we asked our waiter and the bartender to..."
Rachel Puha-Fenn
"Definitely a great spot for any occasions. We went after work for wine and banter then ended with more food! Definitely a great atmosphere for..."
Simon Spencer Xu
"We started with their cocktail of the day. It was rum based with added mango rum and quite frankly if I could've sat there all night drinking this..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Fantastic place to come. It has a great long drinks menu and a good sized menu. The seated arrangements really ranged, we went in a booth and we were..."
Wanderlust
"One of the few decent places I could find open in Christchurch central on a Monday evening. The service was great and chat was on form. I was..."
Mallory Mason
"Good time. No reservation, seated at the bar. Bartender was friendly and animated while making drinks. đŸ‘đŸœ Got guacamole, which is made at the..."
TC Anderson
"I spent American Thanksgiving eating tacos in New Zealand. Seems somehow fitting. Great pork tacos. My buddy's quesadilla looked amazing. I'd..."
Shane Barker
"Took my wife here for her birthday dinner, absolutely phenomenal food! The staff are extremely knowledgeable with the menu and different Rum..."
Stephen Camp
"The Casa Publica restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience that is sure to please foodies and casual diners alike. From the moment you walk in..."
Suren Sivalingam JP (Suren)
"We really enjoyed the food and drinks here. The wait staff wasn't so great. I think they checked on us once. But the food was good and..."
Philip Wyns
"Great experience. I had the chef choice with the wine pairing. Great Guacamole followed by fish tacos, pineapple salsa and shrimp ceviche. Mains was..."
Paul Libert
"Very noisy downstairs but we were seated upstairs which was nice. Extremely quick service and, if you're having tacos, would recommend 3 as 2 is more..."
Evie Nelson
"Chicken and fish tacos were both superb. The wine list is impressive. Highly recommended..."
L__ Ol
"Amazing! We had "Trust the chef" and it was brilliant from start to finish. A fabulous range of tastes. Waitress was very helpful, professional and..."
Bill McElhinney
"The restaurant is located in a good location, good view, nice decoration and pretty chill and comfortable seating for the whole group or couple. ..."
Chloe Dang
Caribe Latin Kitchen
Caribe Latin Kitchen
83/100 (424 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Venezuelan
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Venezuelan
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Cubano Sandwich Pasteles Cassava Chips
Pork and Veggie Burrito
Chicken Pasteles
Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Sauce
Beef
Pork Belly
Piña colada
Caipirinha
Tapas
Tacos
Cocktail
Quesadilla
GuaranĂĄ AntĂĄrctica
Coxinha
Beef Taco
Tequeños
Mix Burrito
Burrito
Scallops
Nachos
Vegetarian Chimichanga
Sit down
Mexican
Caribbean
Venezuelan
Spanish
South American
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Got a number 3 with a Mexican cola. It's not outstanding but it's good enough. It cost like$13 which you will need 2 of to have a decent size lunch...."
Darath N
"Love the Horchatta. You have to try it. I’ve also had the Vegetarian Chimichanga, and Vegetarian Arepa. Both great. Get amongst! Love this place...."
Thomas
"Delicious range of food & "FANTASTIC" Cocktails made by friendly & vibrant bar staff. Great food awesome cocktails, good..."
George Phoenix
"I've eaten here several times now and the food has always been very tasty. I like the lomo saltado, creamy scallops and pasteles. I also love their..."
Ange
"We love the food here, absolutely delicious. They have so many options to try, depends what you are in the mood for! I like the vegetarian quesadilla..."
Abby T-H
"Great burritos, not truly authentic though. The coxinha was with too much cheese and little chicken, also bit oily. Service was impressive fast, and..."
Daniel Lucas
"The original is in Queenstown which I love. This one is a branch and not as great as the original. The menu appears to be the same but could be..."
santi santiago
"Great place, truly authentic coxinha, tamarindo juice and guaranĂĄ, typical Brazilian street food. The attention was excellent as well and if you..."
Felipe Lemos do Prado
"How could you turn down the authenticity of South American staff offering churos, tacos, and arapitos to die for. This little corner of the Little..."
J.G. Seabrook
"So grateful to have found a Mexican food place that truly delivers on taste and quality! Greeted by the Latin staff, Caribe is a true Latin kitchen!..."
Ketaki Khare
"We had some delicious food here. The chimichanga is just amazing. The nacho's were also a favourite. Portions are not huge but reasonable. Staff were..."
Karl Swart
"Good place to spend a evening with your friends, nice selection of Brazilian food, nice place to introduce your friends to a piece of South American..."
Matei Antonio
The Cuban
The Cuban
77/100 (1589 ratings)
Restaurants
Cuban
Latin
Cuban
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs and Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Burger
Michelada
Cubano
Enchillada
Beef
Chimichanga de Pollo
Banana Chimichanga
Calamari
Wings
Quesadilla Fajita
Mexspresso Martini
El Bombon
Tapas
Banana Chimichurri
Tacos
Veggie Burger with Gluten Free Bun
Chicken Wings
Jack Smash
1 More Tequila
Bar
Latin
Cuban
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I ordered a burger and chips through ubereats and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the burger-very tasty !!!My only complaint is the..."
Samantha
"Loved the $45 tasting platter to share, very tasty and good value for money ! Service a bit slow, considering we were the first group there on an..."
Fiona Breen
"What a great bar and a great place to enjoy vintage runs and cigars. We had the added bonus of live music when we went on a wet Friday night. We..."
Austin
"Loved the platter and service. Its got a funky atmosphere and feel. Menu looked good so ill be back to try it out again one day. Looks like they..."
Brad Sherry
"This is a nice place to be on a sunny Sunday! It's in the CBD but the decor and greenery makes it feel like you're out of town. There is a good..."
Table For One
"Called in for a Sunday brunch, and was a great experience! Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful and although I have never been to Cuba the food..."
Kieran
"Lovely seating areas and good atmosphere. The staff were very pleasant and nice. The food was good but lacked a kick (I.e not sour enough not sweet..."
Annie Bananie
"What a great experience!! Waiting staff are exceptional. I dare say the best I have dealt with In over 20 years of eating out it Christchurch. I knew..."
Daniel Tamis
"A new fancy and wonderful place in city centre to go for dinner. This is my first time trying Cuban food but I like it. Yummy food, nice decoration,..."
Ernie Huang
"Once again, you hit the spot!! In Christchurch for the weekend and have now visited Cuban twice. The cocktails are awesome as is the food....but..."
Rachel Morse
"Well this place surprised me...not 1 for Mexican but came back 3 days in a row 😁the food was AWESOME 👌and the margaritas the bomb....and..."
Gray Tichborne
"Changing to the flying burrito brothers but was able to order from the Cuban menu. Great staff, great food. Fabulous..."
Michelle A
"Booked through first table, all of the food was great. Delicious..."
Jamie David
"Really nice vibe. Very accommodating for groups as well. Also great to sit by the fire place on comfy couches. Great cocktails almost never have mint..."
Vera F
"Food was wonderful, highly recommend this place! Cool ambiance as well. Reminded me of my visits to Baja..."
Jeff Bush
"A great place to spend a Saturday night. Loved the food. Will totally be..."
Domonique Lampshire
"Food was great..great atmosphere as well..highly recommended....ordered steak was to die..."
R N
"The food was amazing and the people who work there are always really kind. It was a wonderful experience !!! For sure I'm going to come back..."
william zambrano
"I really enjoyed the last night with my friends in The Cuban, the team is friendly and happy. I drunk my PISCOLA in Chilean Style and we ate amazing..."
CarolinaA
"Very good food and staff. The seats are very uncomfortable, the place in general is very run down. Decor is pointless and clunky - like fire weapons..."
Angelo Perrone
"Yummy tapas. Best ribs (says the meat eater) and tasty vegetarian options, like the..."
Martijn Bier
"Awesome staff, cuban bar has so much potential..I love the venue however I think you should play music outside to pull people off the street into the..."
Leechi
"The staff were really friendly. The food was delicious but one of our dishes was definitely on the small side for a main dish. We had to wait over an..."
Keryn Keelty
"With the abundance of hospitality outfits in Christchurch surely I am forgiven for not discovering this place sooner....the ambience, the decor, the..."
Andrew Miller
"Was a quiet Friday night... but must admit Rugby was on. Beautiful food and wonderful service!!! Recommend onion rings, they're to die for. I had the..."
Ana Rudolph
"Very welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, interesting decor. The restaurant is called "The Cuban" but the food is more Mexican/Tex Mex style..."
Georgina Dickson