TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Melba

81/100 (2815 ratings)

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"I used to come here quite a bit over the years. Yesterday was my visit after over a year’s gap. Ambience was still as neat. Menu looks a bit..."

Little Borneo Girl

"Had a delicious light brunch at Melba where I had my favourite salmon hash with scrambled eggs and fried hash browns 😋 the 🥚were creamy and..."

Food.review.nz

"Polite and amazing staff, great food. Went for breakfast and tried their Melba grill, Eggs benedict and not to forget their super amazing coffee....."

Surbhi Kharbanda

"Great service and friendly wait staff. I loved that the drinks were served piping hot. So hot I had to wait a bit to drink it.The food is..."

I_like_pickles

"Good food! Those chicken waffles were definitely something worth coming back for. Only setback for me is the place is a bit crowded, tables were..."

Erika Gualberto

"Melba has delicious food, and great customer service and ambience. My favourite is the chicken sandwich, always tasty and filling. Recommend..."

Deborahruttenberg

"Very good cafe to visit in ellerslie. Always packed and busy. Very friendly staff. Never had to wait for food or drinks for long. Their waffles and..."

Mihir Patel

"I had brunch here. Was good:) had the black bun burger and salmon and mashed potato(?) . Very busy cafe but still great service. Coffee was nice:)..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Really enjoyed brunch here with my mum last week the wait staff for super friendly and my eggs were cooked really well! Will be back next time I’m..."

Tayla Dawson

"Great cafe food, consistently good coffee. Definitely the best cafe on strip of ellerslie shops! Tends to get quite busy in the weekends though, and..."

Linda

"I like all Melba restaurants. This one too. I think the environment is very nice. I like to take my family to eat here for breakfast...."

Tony Ma

"Awesome place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Great service, nice atmosphere, not too noisy and good room between tables, unlike some other cafes..."

Dave Koefoed

"So so so yummy 😁 I ate it all and was so full I had to roll home 😂 very yummy and fast service, lots to pick from aswell on the menu. Bathroom..."

Jessica Freeth

"Good food and nice staff ! I’d recommend that they add an extra egg to their avocado smash though. It’s 2 pieces of large toast, great avocado..."

Naz

"Nice ambience and good service. The almond croissant was quite nice, but I was not a fan of the soft, chewy texture - I like my almond croissants..."

Chicken Wing

"Delicious coffee, and the fried chicken waffles were absolutely phenomenal. The staff were lovely, and attentive. Will be back again for sure...."

Sophie Ravlich

"Great cafe, always busy for lunch which can only mean the food and coffee is great, good local place for brunch. Friendly staff, plenty of seating..."

DC

"Excellent customer service, friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. We ordered the Creamy Mixed Mushrooms, Melba Grill, iced coffee and..."

888bing888

"Love coming here for my eggs benedict fix. I've never had overcooked eggs, the bacon tastes like real bacon and the sauce is perfect. It's always..."

Nancy Moore

"This place is amazing!! When we arrived, we were so quick to be seated and served. I had the smashed avocado and it was TO DIE FOR!! 😍 It was the..."

Nicole Wallen

"Absolutely love Melba! It's a local and the only cafe that I've had consistently great service at. The food and coffee is really good and the coffee..."

Rea Jesse Landon

"First and foremost the service here is second to none - the staff are very friendly and go to the lengths of getting to know you at a personal level..."

Bob

"Great atmosphere! Loved the food and service was good. Took a while to get what we want but understandable since it was super busy..."

Josh Bhullar

"Nice and cozy for a friendly lunch. Had S.E.B however the bagel is not quite fresh to taste. Enjoy the cafe and mushroom FILO. Sometimes you..."

Angel Deng Yun

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday, was extremely packed but what can you expect for a Saturday. The atmosphere was good so were the staff..."

Evaline Shandil

"There's a reason why Melba is always busy and the cafes in ellerslie are not. Their food is delicious and good value. I love their smashed avo..."

Sinfully Delicious

"Very busy cafe how staff are friendly and attentive, quick to get us seated and take our orders. Food comes in good portion sizes, however my Iced..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I came here and tried the Buttie and Eggs Benedict.The Buttie was really good and tasty! and the Eggs benedict was pretty good too! But it..."

Daniel

"Busy cafe. Coffee came out really quick and hot and the food was not long after. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were really attentive. Had an..."

Vusu

"We went here this morning for a work breakfast there was 16 of us. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient. It can be a big ask to..."

Angelique

"Went with a work group of 12 people. Ordered drinks and they trickled out. I got a chocolate mint milkshake that tasted like only mint. The breakfast..."

Millyvanilly

"Had lunch at Melba today with a friend and we both agreed the menu was hard to choose from...everything sounded so delicious! My friend had the..."

Nzweston

"I've been to Cafe Melba' twice on occasion now and I am in love with this place. The food is absolutely amazing, the customer service delivered by..."

Victor Lance Te Whiu

"The food is amazing and we'll priced. The orange juice has pulp in it though and it quite cramped. The staff are friendly and mostly..."

Sarah R M Hackett

"I just felt the need to write this review due to their friendly service and superb food!The best and friendly service every time i visit..."

Elizabeth Jung

"Always awesome food and great coffee. I love that even in the off season the avo on toast is smothered in ripe avocado - yum!! Only down side is..."

Miah Dixon

"Had brunch here for the first time today. Recommended by my partners work colleague but we both really love Melba-Manukau so we were keen to make a..."

Barb&Ted

"Decided to lunch here after hearing some good things, the food here is good.We ordered a Melba Grill, Corn Fritters, and the Buttie. Decent..."

Kelly

"Melba is a nice cafe. Always busy. Foods great. Only peev is the fact the eggs benny doesnt come on a bagel or muffin. But thats just me. Very..."

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"Selection of Sunday brunch (chicken fettucine, big brekkie, steak&mushroom open sandwich with banana smoothie and mocha). Food is good, fast and..."

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"I used to visit Melba very regularly when I worked in the area, & decided to try it again while I was passing through.Melba in Ellerslie is in a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Service and food consistently on a high level. Fresh made dishes accomponied by free infused water. Had the vegetarian grill plate and the creamy..."

Cathy Bower

"Our waiter was really confused and kept forgetting our order. The coffee was average. Had the cabinet food which was ok. I wouldn't make an effort to..."

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"If your wanting some good cafe food in Ellersile then I'd recommend Cafe Melba. During our busy lunch time visit the service was very good, our..."

HJ

"Was nearby during lunch and came across this busy cafe Melba. I have had a good experience dining in cafe melba in manukau so me and my bf decided to..."

Joanne Chiang

"Come here quite often for brunch. It has always been busy but we are given a seat swiftly. The Melba Grill hits all the spots with a bit of..."

Tania Dawson

"Super friendly and helpful service. The waitress recommended me the honey and garlic chicken salad which was so delicious! Everything on the plate..."

Olivia C

"Probably my favourite cafe in Auckland. Menu offers a variety of healthy, organic, vegetarian, hearty and sweet meals or treats. Staff are always..."

Moeka Lee

"Nice cafe in the middle of Ellerslie Town to have brunch at. Plenty of seating, but gives off a rather dim atmosphere inside. The service..."

Where.iate

"I have tried the salmon eggs bennadict and the French toast and I enjoyed them both. During the weekend it's very busy however it's worth it. Great..."

Las Akurugoda

"Always busy and for a good reason!Great place for lunch or catch up. (It's our local).The meals are a good size for $$ and do not..."

LiannJ

"This place is always busy, and the staff are very well trained. The table service is a nice plus. However, the food is consistently disappointing -..."

Solarflare

"Had lunch here yesterday with my partner & Daughter. It was divine! I always get something sweet & something savoury so I ordered the French toast..."

Divarna Retemeyer

"We'd been here before a year ago, not sure why we hadn't been back recently but we certainly will be back soon!!!It is a real novelty..."

RH

"Visited with 1 hungry teen and 3 adults on the weekend. Arrived at 11am and it was very busy, be early here if you can as seating is tight and..."

Mandy Preece

"Came here forA Sunday coffee. Was super busy. Was fast service nice and cosy On a winters day :-)We will def be back when in the area..."

Chloe-Mae

"Very good food and coffee. Though waiters seem bit confused well it was busy Sunday lunch so understandable. Throughly enjoyed everything but the..."

Amandeep Bansal

"Nice and warm atmosphere plus a great friendly service. Coffee is good but not prefect. Didn't try their food as had a bowl of flat white, Savoury..."

Dmitry Konovalov

"Amazing food, great service! Would totally recommend for Sunday brunch. I had the smashed avocado and it was amazing! On a side note, I have been..."

Lisa Helmling

"Love this place, it is my favorite weekday morning coffee stop, it is always bustling, but you never have to wait long for your takeaway or have in..."

Liz Foster

"Great busy cafe... Plenty of seats ... Great selection on the menu... Must try.... Haven't been back for awhile as parking etc is a pain but the food..."

Donna&Shane

"Brunch on the weekend in Auckland requires delicious food, good service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Cafe Melba in Ellerslie has all three of these..."

Louisa Vickers

"I havent read the reviews preceding my review but id be surprised if any were really bad. They just seem to have everything working to a consistently..."

BeeQueUU

"I've been frequenting Melba for almost 10 years. The food is good, the service is friendly and the coffee is excellent. And I keep coming..."

Nicola Hoogenboom

"Theres always nice food, service and atmosphere whenever we have been there. Love the corn fritters especially! Coffee is always nice and strong..."

Rhys Armstrong

"the service we received at cafe melba was absolutely amazing. the woman serving us was super friendly towards us and our bichon x shih tzu puppy and..."

Michelle Tan

"My first encounter with the Cafe Melba franchise was with its original hole-in-the-wall Vulcan Lane establishment in the CBD. The place was tiny, and..."

Kiwi Foodie

"This cafe is usually busy and is one of the most popular places to eat in Ellerslie village. I've always found the service to be friendly and..."

Rice & Kai

"Very enjoyable and easy..."

Larry Grigson

"First time there, and tried the big breakfast. It was really good and so was the coffee. The service was fast and friendly and enjoyed the..."

John Atafu

"I have been here more times than I can count over the past 4 years at uni, and its has always been fantastic. Staff are friendly and food is..."

Kamal G.

"I've been here several times and always enjoy the food and coffee. Love the salmon hash cakes, waffles and salmon scramble. This place gets really..."

Adeline

"Today was an off day for Melba. Although my wife declared her porridge delicious.....with brown sugar and tart stewed fruit.... and my mince on toast..."

Bill Smith

"More times than not, we've received excellent service from start to finish.Very friendly efficient people.The menu is consistent...."

ST

"sunday lunch was very full but service prompt and efficient.asked for crispy bacon with our meal and they specially made it crispy.always enjoy..."

John Cook

"I LOVE Cafe Melba. I have been here a number of times and have always had a great experience. My favorite has got to be the Honey Garlic Chicken..."

Pump01 2445

"Been here several times now and each time we have been delivered with excellent friendly service. Food has always been delicious and served promptly...."

Jo Zhou

"I often pop in here on my way to work. Most recently I had the French Toast - well prepared and tasty and the coffee is good as well. The staff are..."

Sandy

"Best cafe in Ellerslie. Consistently good food and coffee. My favourite is the vege eggs ben with avocado - it's so nice to find a vege option that..."

Jennifer

"What a fantastic cafe, great staff great food and coffee. Out of the 6 cafes I have been to in Ellerslie, Cafe Melba as it is called now is know..."

Harrad McCormack

"wow what a great place, very pleasant friendly staff , that know their products well. awesome fast service at the table.they have a new baker..."

Mary J

"I frequented Malabar most weekends when I lived in Ellerslie. Consistant food quality and a good range to choose from. I wished for some more service..."

Neka

"Always a smile with the service and very accomadating to children and adults alike!The food was gorgeous, we had a carrot cupcake which was..."

Gerry

"Close to work, my colleagues and I were frequent customers at Cafe Melba. With great food, friendly customer service and awesome coffee, I am a huge..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast this morning. Service was fast and the food was really yum...see the..."

Nina Skipper

"My friend took me here for lunch, and i had the salad amd orange juice. The jiice is freshly squeeze so refreshing and yummy. Food also very..."

L V

"Yummy yummy yummy. I love a seafood chowder and I’m so happy with what I had. I would definitely love to come back for..."

William W

"Went Ellerslie Melba 30/7/23. Coffee really great nice and strong. The lady that comes to your table and takes the orders is a credit to your..."

Tony Killip

"What a lovely place. From the moment we walked in we were made welcome and given a menu straight away. Our server was very attentive and makes a..."

Liz Scott

"Definitely the best decaf coffee I know of. My experience is that the coffee is very consistent, no matter who makes it. Friendly staff, good..."

Gregor Robinson

"Great for breakfast or lunch. There is a wide selection on the menu and all are fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the beef baguette as I was in a hurry...."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Loved the food and the portion sizes are decent, we had a hard time finishing our meals. The parmesan waffles were really nice and crispy and paired..."

shreyansh shah

"Good! Vegie breakkie with pork belly!!..."

Jacob Hoo

"Little gem hidden away in Ellerslie. Beautifully presented and delicious food at a very reasonable price. I especially enjoyed the cinnamon french..."

Sarah Park

Mexico

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"Absolutely loved the xocolate mole and chicken quesadillas I ordered and would definitely come back to try the other quesadillas and food! The ruby..."

Vanessa Chong

"Ordered takeout from them and it was all ready within 15 min! Super impressed. Loved the fried chicken - seasoned super well with a good kick...."

Bella Qian

"Fried chicken is amazing and the staff is very sweet and friendly. Sometimes the service can be little slow but rest is..."

Ankita Tah

"Enjoyed a meal here with friends, first time trying the new summer menu.If you’re a mushroom fan the crumbed mushrooms are a must have -..."

Whoateallthesnacks

"Four of came here for dinner and as usual, Mexico did not disappoint! Some people tell me that Mexico is too mainstream but I cannot say no to a taco..."

Emma S

"I have been here a few times 😬 for lunch and dinner! Each time the fried chicken has been a must order, you won't be disappointed.The..."

KG

"The drinks were so good. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and very patient with us. Everything was..."

Christa Purvis

"Extremely friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Group set Menu was generous and delicious. Best fried..."

Hiro

"Cool ambience. Friendly staff. Tasty food. Brilliant cocktail..."

Eater

"Love the interior of the place, the vibes was good for a cosy night. Ordered their specialty of Mexico Fried Chicken, Lamb Quesadilla, and their..."

Arianaaa

"Yummy plum & cinnamon Margherita and sangria! The fried cauliflower was 10/10 as well as the esquites and fried chicken. The patata bravas was good..."

Lizzie

"Delicious tacos ! We ordered a couple of tacos and the fried chicken. Our favorite was the pork taco. Really good. The drinks were nice too. Service..."

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"Great service, nice ambience. The food, oh my!!! Was amazing!!! ✨ the pork belly was definitely worth the wait and the chicken..."

Lynn Le

"I’ve never had a bad experience here! A personal favourite, I love the service and the drinks! The food is equally as amazing and is super..."

Lisa

"Always a good time at Mexico ellerslie - tacos are on point! Having their app also gives you free chips each time you visit, so totally worth..."

Linda

"Life-changing fried chicken! If you haven't yet, order them and try them with all the sauces! The crunchy chickpea salad was also really yummy and..."

R-Dee Roche

"This is my favourite Mexico!!! The waiter really made the night!! He was hilarious 😂 ordered the special which was the chicken nibbles as well as..."

#fatlyfe

"The best Mexico in my experience. Food is always amazing, fresh and on this recent visit it was perfect. The free Totopos were hot, crispy, seasoned..."

Ishmael Chalmers

"It was great diner place:) I love Mexico food:) taco was great but small portion so one is not enough :) very busy restaurant. Staff were kind and..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Mexico is one of our go to places to catch up with friends. All food is made to order, fresh and perfect for sharing. Would recommend to match food..."

Jilly

"I ordered the guacamole and jackfruit quesadilla, which was absolutely delicious and tasty. There is such a nice atmosphere at this branch with great..."

Mya S

"Coffee marinated beef cheek with shaved parnip and fennel! Oh yeah...to die for! Best dish we have had for a while. Highly recommended. Service has..."

Rob Alloway

"Pretty good place for friday night drinks. There’s a bit of a wait especially during busy dinner rush but the staff are pretty chill and friendly..."

Marnelli

"The dinner service is way much better than the lunch service. We got 1 tacos and 2 quesadilla. The sangrias is my favourite dish. Tacos, is..."

Mahindaciska

"Fast and friendly service. Tried the potats bravas, duck taco which is awesome abd the classic fried chicken. Missed the specials board this time..."

Flippynz

"My favourite of all the Mexico outlets. Warm inside, great food, fast service. Will definitely be back and make sure I save room for dessert. Lots of..."

Sarah

"Mostly only come here for the cold brew coffee (which is incredible) the lamb tacos are amazing. The customer service is a little iffy, sometimes can..."

Arlette Goldsbury

"I’m not the biggest fan of Mexican food but this restaurant changed my view on it. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to go back again!..."

Tia Lindbom

"Atmosphere - tickFood quality - tickTaste - tickDecor - tick, a great formulaStaff - tick, awesomeCoffee - cross, only..."

Dale Spencer

"I find the lunch service better than the dinner service. We come here every now and then for lunch. I often get 2 tacos or 1 quesadilla. The sangrias..."

Joanne Chiang

"Excellent customer service, great ambiance and good food. We tried the children’s chicken and cheese quesadilla, churros, cheesecake, Mexico fried..."

888bing888

"Love coming to Mexico! The service has always been so warm and inviting. We ordered the chicken quesadilla, fried chicken and lamb taco. Tasted so..."

Linlin

"Loved this place! Staff are friendly and provide great suggestions of food to try. Food is great, especially the fried chicken 👌🏻 cocktail and..."

Bridgette Armstrong

"Food: amazing as usual from Mexico, we had the special fried cauliflower things which were SOO good I could’ve smashed like 5 bowls of them. Vege..."

Marina :)

"It was my first time in here, there were quite a few dishes to choose from. We ended up having Spice Duck Leg, Eggplant, Xocolate Mole Beef, Soft..."

Keith Eades

"Great selection of tacos. I love the duck and fish tacos, they are currently my favorite. $7 for one taco ain’t cheap. But..."

Tony Ma

"Great setting and service. Pork belly came out after than others in my group, but the waitress did explain that would happen. Good range of beers and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Good food. We ordered the fried chicken (it’s a small portion) quesadilla cochinita pibil (awesome especially the salsa that comes with it) and the..."

Karen Arklie

"I love Mexico! I use to goto this restaurant once a week but now am going to Sylvia Park as it's closer. But everytime I goto this place their..."

Annie Wilson

"Love all the Mexico restaurants! Love the set up, staff, changing menu and the food! The tacos are always tasty and you can get a meal for two under..."

Lana

"Definitely recommend you go and eat here!! Food is just top notch and comes out within a really good time and all hot! Tastes all fantastic and so..."

Monique Ohlson

"This is one of my most fav places to crash for amazing food! Been here plenty of times, the Ellersie branch has great seating both in the front and..."

Preeti Kaur

"I've been to the various outlets of Mexico and they've always had good food in a lively environment. I decided to write this review after visiting..."

Karen

"Food is consistently good and the margheritas are delicious! The Ellerslie outlet is more spacious and better acoustically than the Ponsonby or..."

Julia Louise

"Love the food here and the amazing magaritas..Sunday lunch service was good..Got in just before the lunch rush..Fried Chicken is our usual go..."

PK

"The food was amazing, great flavours. My table shared some things I had the chicken quesadilla and it was so good we also got the spicy chicken which..."

Emma

"Love the decor, well balanced ambience. Staff are always super cheerful and helpful. Great place for groups. Food is okay, consistent, you..."

Rachel Hui

"Love this place ambience. Really great with plenty of seats. Didnt take much photo due to the dim lights.The cocktail jug is a must..."

Yusoff Kamal

"I really enjoyed the evening I spent here with a large group of friends. I arrived before everyone, and the staff were really friendly and..."

Mysticmojito

"Same as all the other Mexicos. Nice food, atmosphere and serving staff. The family favourite is the Mexico fried chicken . Will definitely be..."

S&G Take Auckland

"A nice cheap restaurant to go to with friends. Reasonably priced and with some fun drinks and good music. The fried chicken and small soft shell..."

Laurie540

"So I came here on a Saturday night with my partner in crime for date night. Didn't make any reservations because it wasn't required but when we got..."

Star Ah-Leong

"We've been to Mexico loads of times and we absolutely love the food! Tried the takapuna branch once and while still good, we definitely prefer..."

Shoulyn Singh

"This would be my third time here and I must say, the third time was a charm. Before I go on, if portion is an important factor for you than..."

Joseph Taleni

"Always enjoy my experience at Mexico, and have had consistently friendly and informative service from waiters. I find the quesadilla to be the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Loved this place. Sharing lots of little dishes and so many vegetarian options! Yummy desserts as well. My blood orange soda was quite refreshing as..."

Priya

"I love this place. It's my local Mexico and it's great. The staff are always attentive, the service is great, friendly and helpful If you haven't..."

FJ

"Popped in today for a quick lunch, menu had changed since the last time I dined there. We had the ceviche, ribs and portobello mushrooms, all yum!..."

Kelly

"■ Beautiful decor■ Creative menu■ Tapas/shared platesI love Mexico!! I've only ever been to the one at Britomart but the..."

FoodieOodie95

"First time at this wonderful restaurant and it is winner! Manager Keeland made our experience the very best. His friendly attitude and..."

Don Graham

"Stopping off for a bite to eat in Ellerslie, it had been a while since I'd visited Mexico so it was the perfect choice.It was relatively busy,..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"I loved the nightime vibe of this place. Food was good and staff was really friendly. It was first time for me trying Mexican food and enjoyed the..."

P S

"Good service... the girl was really friendly and on to it.. if anyone can keep up with our group I think they deserve stars.. we order multiple..."

LoveEatLive

"This is one of those places where you know what to expect and their highlight along with fried chicken is GREAT SERVICE which is consistent. Their..."

Disha

"Yes yes yes! Been to Mexico quite a few times now and have never a single complaint. Taken friends with me a few times and they are amazed! Food is..."

Brett

"Meixco have become the Cobb & Co. of Mexican food, not that that's a bad thing. All up, the Mexico's around Auckland have 723 Zomato ratings against..."

Kieran

"I am absolutely in love with mexico and will always be amazed by there food & drink they have to offer! my daily mexico is the Britomart outlet..."

Chloe Marie

"Finally gave it a go!!! I had a glass original Mexican city margarita and mushroom quesllidas, soooooo good!!! Also, the ambience here is..."

Di

"Love this Mexico because it's so easy to get a table compared to the more central branches. The food is consistently tasty and the staff provide top..."

A

"Sooooo good , love tapas and I love how they change their menu. The chicken wings are good and I like how they put certain random flavours together..."

Natasha Kumar

"It was pretty good, simple Mexican street food. The mushroom and chicken quesadillas were great and it was fun to order many different smaller plates..."

Marley

"What an awesome place to chill out over food. Had been there yesterday with few friends for a birthday party. All of us tried Mexican food for the..."

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"The place has a great Mexican theme going. Well it better have given the name right? The go to dish here is the Mexico fried chicken...."

Chumq

"came here for dinner last week, we were seated almost immediately - such a cool restaurant with amazing cultural decorations - only thing is lighting..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I've had many good times here. After a poor start (rude staff was not appreciated), the current people are warm and friendly. Food always appears..."

Delysse

"Came here for the first time, I've heard a lot about their fried chicken so it was a must try. I don't really know what the big deal about..."

Karen

"Great place for lunch, my personal favourites are the quesadillas. The tacos for $7 only each are great as well. I just do not like the fried tacos..."

Cathy Bower

"First time eating out here. Food reviews for average are way out of line with the quality of food served. Well presented, great taste with a pretty..."

Niki Powers

"If you're after a place with a delicious drinks menu at reasonable prices, easygoing/ friendly staff, and a great atmosphere, Mexico is the place to..."

Heartshrooms

"Had a great time having dinner at Mexico. Staff / Service was fantastic. Would reccomend the spicy chicken and the lime coriander drink to anyone...."

Las Akurugoda

"Was suprised by the small portions! But turned out well as the smaller portions were well priced and allowed us to purchase several things off the..."

Hanan

"I came here expecting it to be a better version of the usual Mexican fare that you get everywhere. It wasn't. It was different. And much much better...."

Richard Sharpe

"I came here for a Christmas function with a large number. They were so easy to organise with and was completely stress free! We got the..."

Wanderlust

"I LOVE Mexico! Am never disappointed whenever I go. This time in particular we received amazing service and we were so incredibly full. We had..."

Mel Jacka

"This restaurant is amazing! Everything was so great, the food is extremely delicious especially the Mexican style fried chicken. Their tacos were..."

Labellelune

"The energy at this place is something else! Great staff, interesting decor and so much attention to detail! Can't go wrong with the Mexican fried..."

HJ

"Great decor fresh fab food and really friendly service. Could use much larger portion size for chicken and churros . Really loved the inside of the..."

Mohammed Bin Opata

"I love Mexico, the food here is amazeballs. I always go for the chicken quesedilla plus another item, usually some new and weird sounding thing on..."

Sheena

"Mexico is a great place to go with a few friends since the food is more of a sharing type. The first time I went, I was blown away but the second..."

Coco

"Mexico is a great place to come when you want flavoursome Mexican food and a wide range of drinks to choose from. The Ellerslie outlet has a large..."

India Shores

"Absolutely love this Mexico. Staff are friendly and food is always spot on. Photos speak for themselves..."

SS

"The Mexican fried chicken was delicious (and very spicy). The corn chips were a good palate cleanser for me as I was struggling with the heat of..."

Jesse James .

"Fantastic Place - love the ambiance, friendly efficient staff and food is AMAZING. I had the Esquitas and Mexican Chicken and they were both to die..."

Samantha Driscoll

"Place looks and feels like a mexican bar/eatery. Heaps of people and we came lunch time. Staff is as professional as it gets. Everything to share..."

Frederick Juan De Leon

"Mexico's fiesta themed decor led me to get amongst the south of the boarder, day of death vibe. Indeed this place had impressed me from the moment I..."

Mat

"This particular Mexico Restaurant would have to be the best one of the lot. It was the whole package experience. This one night was raining cats and..."

Peter Taylor

"Went here with friends on a Wednesday night for dinner and it was humming. A great atmosphere and helpful staff. The tacos were delicious and the..."

Sheridanhancock

"Had the fiesta menu, the amount was great for the number of people we had there. Both the sangria were amazing. My favourite dish had to be the..."

Lena Guo

"Best Mexico out of them all. The American gal is always smiley, on form and always looks after us. Food is quick and tasty. Love how the menu..."

Amber McIver

"A Mexican treat is always satisfying especially to celebrate something. My partner and I decided to hit this Mexico ( we have been to the one in..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Mexico is a good option in Ellerslie. I went there with a friend on a rainy Tuesday night and it was quite busy despite being a..."

Anna Hinehou

"Been to M a few times w. friends for drinks and dinner and it's a fun pl to visit, although the food isn't as spectacular as people make it out to..."

Vitale Eti

"I've never really led astray from my European version of at home tacos and nachos so visiting Mexico in Ellerslie has sparked up a very keen delight..."

Chrissy Gabriels

"Mexico is one of my favourite restaurants and the one in Ellerslie is great because it is spacious and I have never had to wait for a table, which..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Vibrant, colourful, cool and funky. Just some of the words that come to mind to describe this place. This place is all about atmosphere. Such a..."

Marcella

"This is my usual place to eat! Food is cheap but delicious! The tacos are pretty good sized and has a lot of flavor. The Mexico fried chicken is..."

Romina Kolesnik

"Went for a date on Friday night. Me and my girlfriend were very impressed with the speed of service, food, margaritas, wait staff and the prices. We..."

Aaron Mitchell

"Went for lunch with a group. I had the quesadilla which was tasty and a side of guacamole. That was enough for me but a man would probably want..."

Nikki

"I went to Mexico for a staff get together the other night and had a very nice time. The menu is perfectly suited for a nibble over a few beers. ..."

Gus

"Went to Mexico Ellerslie a few months back but would recommend this place over any of its counterparts (tried the city and Ponsonby). The food was..."

Christy

"We were welcomed by a lovely girl with a bright (red) smile and pretty flower in her hair.The deco was good, colourful but somewhat too..."

Cupy Dee

"I love Mexico, I've been to almost every single one around Auckland and Hamilton. As always, the food was to die for.. Delicious! I always like..."

Melanie Rose Hansen

"Have been to this Mexico many times and love it! The staff are lovely and the food always good. The fried chicken is a must. They have changed the..."

Sarah Malcolm

"Upon entry I was highly impressed with the deco of the restaurant, we were promptly seated within a minute of arrival which was very impressive. The..."

S

"The service was excellent! On arrival we sat 'outside' the manager, I assume, came out and suggested we move inside she said there would be 30+ guy..."

T!N@ss

"Love coming here, the staff are always friendly - the other day when I came with my 2yo daughter the guy working there was so nice to her, was..."

Hannah K

"This is me and the hubby's once a week treat! Possibly tried everything in the menu (do prefer last seasons menu) the ceviche and oinion cream sauce..."

Chloe-Mae

"The service is great, nothing beats walking into a restaurant and being greeted by friendly staff. The portion sizes are good and the food was..."

Lauren

"Not quite impressed with this. The food was average and the sizes really small. On the other side, the atmosphere and the decorations of the place..."

Corina Elama

"The best fried chicken in the city. The menu keeps changing seasonally and everything is pretty good but please DO NOT miss out on that fried chicken..."

Aucklandeats

"Funcky atmosphere, always feels like a party as soon as you walk in.Great for if you are looking for a quick small bite as they have a tapa..."

Where.iate

"One of my favorite casual eat out, this is the best franchise outlet so far. It's more spacious which you can comfortably chitchat with your friends..."

Updn

"Ellerslie mexico is in far better taste than the rest of the outlets. The service is alot better! I had mushroom quesadillas, pretty awesome but the..."

Jazz Wilson

"Amazing service and great atmosphere. we came in after lunch on friday for some soft taco's and drinks. Really quick service, nice and spicy, plenty..."

Zingboing

"Great atmosphere and food was surprising good. I guess its a take on Tapas as oppose to single plate serving but hey change is good. They have a..."

Charles C

"Lovely dinner with friends on a Friday night. We ordered a few meals to share. It was a struggle trying to see what we were eating though (the place..."

Adeline

"Simply love it! It's cheap, lovely staff and something different in the middle of Ellerslie. The Margaritas are amazing and the sangria is pretty..."

Liz Holmes

"We had eaten at the Britomart Mexico and were keen to try this one which is a lot closer to home. It was a good meal out, friendly staff, efficient..."

Suzanne

"Took my teenage fussy eater with me for dinner last week, I ordered the chips and salsa to start with. Salsa was lovely and fresh with a hint of..."

Mary Underwood

"My good friend took me here for lunch I am hooked! Love the idea of sharing tapas! Trying a little bit of each so yummy! This is my new favourite !..."

Rebecca Burrows

"Oh my gosh, I LOVE this place. My favourite standout dish, which I could eat everyday (if I had a budget of $10 everyday for my lunch!) was the red..."

Olivia Winstone

"I was very excited to find out that a Mexico had opened in Ellerslie and was not disappointed after we went for dinner. It is very similar to the..."

Mimi Yang

"I loved this place. The decor was fresh, the staff friendly. The food was delicious and came with GF options. It was well priced although the alcohol..."

Lisa Borrie

"This place is muy caliente! It's one of my favourite eateries at the moment and the only place that does really good Mexican style food in Auckland...."

Jennifer Manalo

"food is very yummy, services is very good, but portion is a bit..."

Lex Doe

"Awesome atmosphere great..."

Chrissy Steeples

"Mexico, I can’t say that this is the best Mexican restaurant in Auckland, but it’s a franchise that I visit frequently because the food has been..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I love Mexico in Britomart so was very excited when they opened one closer to home in Ellerslie. I was hoping that because it wasn't in the city..."

Rebecca Smith

"The service is good as we got food well within 5 minutes of our order. Every thing tasted great right from drinks till the dessert. My favourite is..."

Ishanorth

"I'll be honest and say I had a bit of a hard time finding this place because I'm not a local and I did not expect Main Highway to be in two bits..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"We came by for lunch. It wasn't busy but we did book beforehand just in case. The restaurant seems to be split with the front half being more like a..."

Benedict Uy

"This Mexico location is awesome and I love the fit out which gives it a really cool feel. The menu is great with a variety of options and it’s..."

Hamish Dorrington

"Great place to eat and hang out. Fun vibe for a group gathering. The food is amazing. We had the pork belly tostadas and churros for..."

MiaBelle NZ

"I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant. The food is simply amazing, especially if you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine. It’s a..."

Kailey van den Oever

"Love this place. Friendly staff, great chef's, delicious kai and amazing drink selection. Love asking staff to surprise me with a drink. Have yet to..."

Adam Benefield

"I live closeby for a year, but never walked in. It's my first encounter of Mexician food. I love it! The exotic decoration, interesting ways of..."

Monica Cheng

"My mate and I arrived to lunch hungry which was perfect for Mexico! The highlight was the pork belly taco followed by the lamb quesadilla. I enjoyed..."

April May June

"I love this place, hands down favorite Mexican restaurant in Auckland. I have only had one concern, when they get busy they seems to turn off the..."

Santhosh Chendrathodi

"We attended a margarita master class here with a big team. The class was very entertaining and well organized. Cocktails and finger food were great..."

Vindya Naidu

"It’s a great place for a birthday party. Food is typical tapas style, fast as expected. Truth is, food is a bit fancy and very small..."

Brent Mattock

"The stuff is amazing, the food is tasty and presentation is top notch for me, the drinks....oh my god, we had something new and something old, sweet..."

Bad Advice

"Mexico. A star in the Mexican food market. What a great experience. The service is good. The food is great. The drink options are plentiful. The..."

Tim Arcus

"Excellent food. The kitchen staff worked really hard and seemed to have things under control. One of the staff members, a young lady, was very..."

javier yebenes

"Went there as a large group and they catered for us very well. Got the group option with one taco flavour you could choose. The pork belly taco was..."

Rosie

"Recently visited Mexico Ellerslie for a pre-Christmas work event, and it was a fantastic experience. The event was seamlessly organized by Ebony, who..."

Ray Bose

"Yummy. Food was great, and one particular waiter was great, however the only issue was that the food came out at bad times, etc one person waiting 20..."

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