Great ambience, great music, variety of options to choose from. The margarita list looked delicious. The salsa chips were super crunchy. Main meal was platter for 2 the portion sizes were very generous. I think it could have fed at least 4 people. Great food!!
"Alley Cantina" a restaurant located at 140 George street Dunedin city Newzeland.
I went to this place at monday evening and i got surprised. The restaurant was almost full, luckily i got table.
Which show it is very popular among locals.
Interior of this place was very amusing which gave the vibes of an authentic Mexican experience.
Dim lights, bright graffiti on the walls and candles on table add charm to this place. Its a perfect place to enjoy evening with loved ones.
Now best part yet to come...
They claim to serve the most authentic Mexican food in New Zealand.
Well certainly they do...
I just loved their food it was so lipsmacking and so authentic that it brought back nostalgia of my days in mexico couple of years back...
I have ordered Alley platter which includes Elote, Chilli Relleños, taco doradaos, Quesadilla, fajete beef, Beans, rice, tortillas, salsa and Gucamole.
Portion is enough for two people and it doesn't burn a hole in your pocket costing around 47$ NZD.
The tacos are a must! Unsure about anything else from there and pricing is average for portion size, but have been eating their tacos religiously for a year now, chicken and beef are my favourites.
What a fun place to eat. Hidden away down an alley from George Street, not far from the octagon is this massive mexican joint that comes with a dance floor. Here you get to indulge in strawberry margariras and jalapeno poppers. The menu has all your mexican essentials rich in cheese and flavour and the interior artwork is mesmerising. Definitely a place to be on a Friday night.
Great place. The all in approach to the atmosphere they built is great. Although I did struggle with the lighting as were were in a corner and the only lighting was really from a couple candles...the place felt warm. Food was good with the jalapeno balls being a standout.
Mmmm the corn chips here a literally to die for. Had such a great experience here, definitely a fun place to have a BYO party with your uni friends. The food portions are HUGE! Highly recommend sharing your main with someone else because theres no way you'll be able to finish it all on your own. The margarita jugs were also delish. Only thing that I could probably comment on is that the place needs a bit more sprucing up as it seems a tad outdated, other than that the food is perfect!
nice ambiance, good drinks and the food was really good, very impressed and would definitely go back again, tacos were very nice, was a group of eight and we were all impressed, yummy desert too
It was a cool night in Dunedin & I was craving Mexican food for that chilli hit ! Was strolling down one of the many streets which branch out from the octagon & noticed this little cantina at the end of a long dark alley. It was like a guiding light at the end of a tunnel & in we went to this bustling den of music & fun. Food was great & so was the chilli. They take their chillies seriously I think they had three different sorts there.
Great atmosphere and deco. Nice service. The vegeterian options were fine and tasty. The poultry and meat however.. Felt a bit reheated in a microwave maybe? Not bad but not unforgeatable.. Stick to drinks and nibbles in a good ambiance.
Went to Alley Cantina last night for a meal and was very impressed by both the service and the quality of the food! The soft shell tacos were delicious and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good Mexican food!
We went there at the weekend and had a really great time. We asked the barman what was a good drink and he made us this drink called lagarita??? (not sure) but it was a great drink, margarita with a beer in it, it sound funny but tasted great. I got a burrito and it was great. It was a nice atmosphere, and we didn't even know this place existed.
I have been here three times and the food is amazing and of good price and the service was very good. I felt like I was in Mexico all the times I have came here to eat. I felt the taco dorados were not very filling I should have ordered dessert with it but I didn't realise it was a starter. The burrito bandito and chicken chimichanga was big and filling and very good.
Came here for dinner the other night & the food was just amazing! I ordered a chimichunga & it definitely made its way to one of the best I've had. The margaritas are great too! All up, great authentic atmosphere, delicious food & reasonably priced food & drinks! Definitely recommend this spot for anyone craving some good Mexican food or a cheeky margarita or two ;)
Second time at the Cantina, and loved it as much as the first time. Had the Alley Platter, a massive meal, great way to taste all they have on offer.
Great staff, really helpful, catered to awkward allergy issues etc.
Amazing atmosphere, music etc, with a real casual/party feel, but just as nice to tuck away in a corner for 2.
Definitely worth every penny!
We regularly eat at the cantina. The staff are friendly and helpful (many of whom speak Spanish and are from or visit Mexico or South America), the food is great, consistent Mexican food. They are completely flexible when it comes to special requests, like making something vegan. The vibe is colourful and authentic, with fantastic music every time. As others have stated, it's not fine dining but it's the best for a relaxed night out, a few margaritas, reasonably priced wine or maybe even a party!
I went with a group for a friends birthday party. The staff were very friendly. I love the stuffed chillies they are so yum and would go there again especially for them. And I had a vege burrito for my main which was real tasty. My friend and I got a jug of sangria between us which made my night.
We had no idea this place opened up down the alley to plenty of inside seating, and would be a great venue for cocktails & drinks as well dining out. Helpful and friendly staff.
It was an epic feed! We had the chicken burrito and enchillada & were encouraged to have corn chips while we waited for our mains. Food was VERY reasonably priced (our meals $16 each) and delicious.
It was a great atmosphere - fun music & sombreros all over the walls! It really felt like we were in Mexico! Would definitely eat here again and will be recommending it to friends.
They are FANTASTIC. The service is 11/10 and the food is wonderful with great lively atmosphere. Chef took unnecessary and infinitely kind care to make our starters without butter as he noticed we had a vegan at our table. So kind and so warm. 100% recommend! Plus they have amazing margaritas :)) Also so so affordable it’s ridiculous. Vast vegan menu :)
The food is very tasty and generous sizes.
I LOVE THE CHURROS! They're nice and soft crust just like a doughnut, the way I like em.
The place has Really cool decor.
And yes I will be back for more CHURROS 😍😋
Unfortunately they were run out of Churro on that night. Otherwise, I will give them 5 stars.
Nice place for hangout with friends.
One of the best food and place we visited in Dunedin. Great selection of food, ambience. Must visit for truly authentic Mexican food and drinks. Good for group function and parties too. Try platter.
The service was really great and our meals came out so quickly. The cheesy jalapeño bites are so good and the chimichangas are huge! Also definitely recommend the melon margarita and of course, churros!
Best!! Had to go back, last time we were in Dunedin we made our minds up that it was a compulsory dinner stop for next time. In fact, we made Dunedin a night stop over on our trip, just to go there for dinner. Fantastic staff, amazing food!
Amazing restaurant. Lovely images and messages on the wall. Easy to walk pass and miss a gem of a meal! Highly recommend
Gonna say it , our group enjoyed our food after looking at the review we were a bit nervous about dining here . But the food was fantastic our server and bar staff were really amazing, So Thanks team
Just stubbled across it gave it a go , couldn't fault really good price good food lovely service.
The food here was very tasty. The chimichunga is the best tasting dish. It mixes the crunchiness of the bread to the filling properly. The decor is very nice. It is a bit out of the way since its in an alleyway.
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