Best Burrito in Christchurch

2 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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Casa Publica
Casa Publica
86/100 (5129 ratings)
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South American
Central American
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Charred Avo Guacamole
Honey Fried Cauliflower
Polenta
Tacos - Pork Carnitas & Coconut Braised Chicken
Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Chutney
Tortillas
Salad
Casa Traditional Guacamole
Fajitas
Chili
Beer Ontap
Ceviche
Calamari
Costillas De Doce Horas
Calamares
Salmon
Frozen Margarita
Lamb
Chicken Tacos
Fish
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Tapas
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Peruvian Fish Ceviche
Rum Tasting
Prawns
Wine
BBQ Ribs and Salad
Beef
Pisco Sour
Sit down
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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"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. 👍🏽 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
The Headless Mexican
The Headless Mexican
86/100 (506 ratings)
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Mango Chicken Nachos
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Cheese Quesadilla
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Chicken Enchiladas
Guacamole with Nachos
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Parking Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"Service great, food excellent. Salad items were quite fresh, good choice of beers. Reasonable value for money. Helpful with water for our..."
David Coe
"Visited here for a family members birthday. Service was alright seated fast and given menus and drinks order taken relatively fast. Good entrees we..."
Cameron Strange
"Best Mexican in Christchurch. Great service and lovely staff. Food is always fresh, well presented and fast. Great value for money as the meals are a..."
Paula
"This place is quietly tucked away in Sumner, it has quite the character from within. The lovely waitresses were super polite and we chatted away with..."
Tezza
"Pretty hard to find if you aren't a local. Used Zomato to find somewhere nice to eat while visiting Christchurch. Called ahead to make a..."
Mary Underwood
"The best mexican ever! One of our favourite restaurants. Great food, great service. Really fresh and filling meals that are made fast and well..."
Kieran
"Fantastic eatery.. great food, really attentive friendly staff and great ambiance. If you like mexican food the headless mexican is a must try. It..."
John
"We really enjoyed our night out at the Headless Mexican last night. We were greated on arrival and shown to our table and given the menu to peruse...."
Jeannie
"I have eaten here twice and the food was delicious both times. The atmosphere of the place is really nice, too. It has a lot of character! The..."
Mmmfood
"We really love the Headless Mexican, especially the delicious South American dishes and the margaritas. This is our favourite restaurant in Sumner..."
Hannah Bowden
"Having lived for 11 years in Southern California and having visited Mexico frequently this is the only restaurant in Christchurch which tastes like a..."
Shane
"Oh My God. Loved the food. If only it was a bigger place so more people could fit in there.Burrito was perfectly flavoured, and just the..."
Marcus Clyne
"Great menu choices, food is fresh and delicious! Quesadillas are delicious, I really enjoyed the Tostada Salad (I chose the beef option) - large..."
Lynen Ong
"Before my partner and I had even finished our meal we were saying to each other how we couldn't wait to come back to this restaurant. Now that's..."
Sarah Hendry
"Bit overpriced but great Mexican food, quaint little place where you can watch them cook your..."
Elizabeta
"Fantastic Food!! Absolutly great!! I am also a vegetarian, and the options were really good. (just a note, vegetarians dont eat any animals,..."
Lucy
"Awesome food and great service! The closest you can get to real mexican food in New Zealand I've..."
Andrew
"We found this restaurant by accident and it has become our favourite. The atmosphere is awesome with the hand made water jugs and cosy booths. Dave..."
Hayden
"I have been here a number of times and always found the food fantastic, as well as the great service/ nice and friendly. Nice cosy booths and buckets..."
Paula Standeven
"I used to come here pre-eathquakes so it had been a while and I was keen to see the improvements under new ownership (great review on Stuff, by the..."
Pynylopy
"This is a very nice place and very attentive service and recommendable. Post covid quite a few places in nz have improved with their service and..."
Ahsan Siddiqui
"Went here last Saturday for brunch to break out of the "bacon, eggs bene, etc" cycle. Food was fantastic. Nice size dishes at a good price. Great..."
Kevin Fawcett
"Excellent service, great food, highly recommend the nachoes with brisket, the bombas, and ceviche. Wholesome, healthy food that won’t weigh you..."
Marcus Langman
"Great Food and Friendly Staff Went there last week with my husband for dinner. Ordered Jalapeno Cauliflower, fried chicken in bufflo sauce and..."
Lisa Wu
"Here's an idea 💡 A must try in Sumner Christchurch!!! 😍 I've been to alot of Mexican restaurant around the world and this one is top's..."
Michael Neilson
"Absolutely loved our meal at The Headless Mexican in Sumner. The food was so fresh and full of flavour. The staff are super attentive and friendly...."
Jo Ck
"Best place in town for corn chips and dip! The queso dip is insane. I had to order some to take home with me after our meal. Frozen margaritas are my..."
Sumnerbrighton bridge
"Amazing! Great food, drinks and..."
Leanne Brewer
"Excellent mexican restaurant! The food has a nice contemporary design, The quesadillas here are the best I've ever had. The frozen margarita are..."
Ethan Boult
"Loved the new fit out, lovely atmosphere and amazing service (staff were super friendly). As for the food and cocktails , authentically..."
pip watson
"Awesome restaurant! It’s Mexican like I’ve never had before - and so much tastier than anything I’ve ever had in NZ before. Beautiful food,..."
Adrien Taylor
"Fantastic little spot in Sumner, I’ve visited multiple times when staying in Christchurch. The new buffalo chicken is dope, and but booze is..."
Jesse Chalmers
"Once you realise that the sour-faced front of house owner is actually a really nice guy, and that's just how he is - you can have an absolute blast..."
Rae Barnes
"Great food, wine and service, all at fantastic prices just needs more people eating here and it will be..."
Andrew Elliott
"Just went in for a drink to fill in time before a dinner booking. The waitress was very accommodating and even provided us with complementary chips...."
Guy Butterfield
"Tasty Mexican food 🍲 - enjoyed our dinner and the food was delicious. The new owners are doing an amazing..."
Darren Cook
"Absolutely loved our evening here the staff we're fabulous and the food was Absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a wonderful evening i will..."
jamie paratene