TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Poco Loco Tapas Restaurant

87/100 (1414 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

European

Mediterranean

Spanish

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Ribs

Prawns

Beef

Arancini

Lamb

Salad

Scallops

Calamari

Calamares

Cheesecake

Tapas

Sit down

Mediterranean

Spanish

European

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Went here on a cold rainy night and the atmosphere was amazing. We sat outside (it’s covered) and they had heaters going and blankets. Was so nice..."

Sacha Hoole

"I have been here so many times over the years and the food always seems to be really good. Whenever we are going to celebrate something over dinner..."

Allieberghan

"I came here on Valentines day with my partner and 8 year old son. It's definitely a vibrant and fun place to dine. We had a great experience! ..."

Amy Jack

"I have been here countless times over the years and the food is always great. I love it now that they have extended the restaurant so more people can..."

Hilary Campbell

"First time going and i really enjoyed it. The food was really good and we didnt sit around waiting for it long at all. Will definitely go back..."

Sam Wileman

"This restaurant honestly has the best cocktails have ever had. The pincolada is amazing and the mojhito is orgasmic. I definitely recommend..."

Rahera Cullen

"This is our second visit to Poco Loco and we still left impressed with their standard of food. We ordered 5 tapas, garlic bread, and dessert platter...."

Jessica Halim

"Went here with friends for the first time last Saturday. Nice little place both from the outside and inside. Staff are friendly. We had made a..."

Chai Paani

"Fantastic breakfast / brunch.. Alex was very friendly and fast..This place serves the BEST French toast in NZ.. by far. Please keep up the..."

Faisal Hassan

"Great place, exceptional food and service! We always have a great time when we come here, I liked the sticky ribs and the calamari the best..."

Sheel Drego

"5 or 6 dishes between 2 hungry tums is more than enough. The food is flavourful. I would strongly recommend the arancini balls and the gnocci!..."

P L

"Have experienced the Tapa's dishes here on several occasions with others. The menu's are changed each season & there's always something new on their..."

SeeFood Diet

"They catered a family members birthday party and my family loved it so much we had to visit the restaurant. Although it was a Sunday night it was..."

Ashley Littlewood

"My family and I dined here two times in quick succession! Lovely, kid-friendly, professional, knowledgeable and prompt service. A warm, clean, modern..."

Larissa Denton

"We're huge fans of tapas style eating in the M household and Poco Loco has been a perennial favourite. With their seasonal menu recently changing,..."

Sweet Mama M

"Have been to Poco Loco quite a few times since moving south and love it. The people are great and the food lovely. Recently I've learned that I have..."

Irene B.

"Have been here twice since moving to Pukekohe. One word - WOW! I absoloutely love it, the menu has loads of flavours to chose from, the staff are..."

Crystal Johnson

"Myself and 7 other friends dined here for the first time last night and can honestly say this was THE BEST Tappas i have ever had - Just..."

Rebecca

"Poco Loco has to be one of my favourite places to dine. The food is just amazing every time, the staff are lovely and the service is timely...."

Naomi Weddle

"We went to Poco Loco for a birthday party last night. There was a group of four of us - it was AWESOME! What amazingly friendly, efficient service!..."

Brad Ambury

"Went with my wife last night and was very pleased with my choice as the food,presentation,and pleasant service are of a very high standard and very..."

Mblman

"Our favorite restaurant in pukekohe. Menu regularly updated and always delicious food. Service great always, and this is a great place to go..."

Melissa

"This was the best eating experience of my life, as soon as we walked in we got a friendly welcome from the staff and served pumpkin soup on the house..."

Teresa W

"I found the tapas fresh and delicious. It was served quickly, hot and deliciously moorish. Nice outdoor seating by a quiet street, where you can..."

Honey Rose

"Great food and great service! What more can you ask for! We will be back! Recommended by friends and they were right, Tapas in the heart of Pukekohe..."

Tristan Wheeler

"I love Poco Loco as I'm a huge Tapa's fan. They often have specials on the menu to keep it interesting if you go a few times each season. It's..."

Fairly Fair

"The ambience and food is great here. Staff are friendly and service efficient. The food is delicous from the lovely breads with dip that are served..."

Ruth Chambers

"Went again last night, our third visit, first in Jan, it was great, then took a group of 11 late Jan (they don't cope with groups well on Fri nite,..."

Graeme

"A place we have been meaning to go to for ages, loved it, nice portions. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Cannot wait for our next visit...."

Keith Eades

"We went here one random evening after flicking through the entertainment book to try and find somewhere different to go...What a treat - amazing..."

April

"hands down the best restaurant in Pukekohe! The service is world class, they are some of the most friendly hosts I have ever met and there is pretty..."

Ryan Judd

"I took my parents to Poco Loco, they are in their late seventies, early eighties and can be a bit fussy so I was a bit nervous about them finding..."

Zayle

"Poco Loco is my favourite place to eat. There is heaps of choice for vegetarians and I can have a different selection off the menu every time I go...."

Helen Capes

"We have been to Poco Loco on many occasions, from quiet dinners for the three of us through to large private parties... every time we go it seems to..."

Claire, Nicole &

"Absolutely amazing in every respect - food, hospitality and price. This was possibly the best restaurant food I've ever eaten. Being in a group we..."

Taryn

"The best service I've ever had whilst dining!! Lovely food and to-die-for beetroot dip that accompanies complimentory breads and..."

Tarina

"Always made to feel so welcome on every visit....great service, fantastic food, wonderful wine. Highly recommend :)Owners are a pleasure to..."

Anna

"excellent service!!walked in and instantly felt a cosy feeling :Das soon as we were seated we were given bread and dips Highly..."

Ashleigh

"Amazing!! this place is absolute gold. Its the most authentic tapas experience outside of Spain. The food was spot on, fresh, simple, creative, and..."

Aaron

"WOW, we would gladly travel around the world to dine here! Most fantastic eatery in Pukekohe. Beautiful food, freshly prepared, extremely tasty and..."

Jo & Matt

"We just LOVE Poco Loco. It makes us feel happy and a little 'crazy', especially with the lovely wine. The food is excellent, staff is incredibly..."

Mineke Meyerink

"Great place to have a meal. Staff are fun and kind, constantly wanting to know if everything meets expectations. Inside it is ambient and has a great..."

Bradley James

"Gorgeous Spanish style restaurant. Lots of indoor and enclosed outdoor seating. Friendly welcome and service throughout. Amazing menu with a great..."

Sharon W

"You have to try it! Great service and awesome food and drinks, please try the empanadas and the prawns, they are next level! I was lucky enough to..."

Felipe Vergara

"The menu had me excited from the beginning and when the food was presented on the table, it definitely did not disappoint! 🤩 we had a bit of..."

eproebstel

"We had a great time at Poco Loco. Great food and staff were very helpful. The croquettes are a must try! Must visit if you’re after authentic..."

Marco Dela Pena

"We had a delicious dinner at Poco Loco, got a selection of plates to share tapas style, and everything was really tasty! Not huge portions but still..."

Anna Ennis

"Good atmosphere and great friendly helpful staff. Tapas style share dishes - a bit on the pricey side average per dish is 16.90-19.90. Good flavours...."

Becs Illingworth

"Quite tasty! Highly recommend the sauteed chicken livers dish. Complimentary bread and hummus served at the start of the meal was a lovely touch. A..."

Yan

"Absolutely stunning! The food is so flavourful and delicious! We shared 6 tapas for 2 of us and that was more than enough, the stand out for me was..."

Tracey Tui

"Fantastic service and delicious food. Thank you all for an enjoyable..."

shaun brown

"On holiday in Auckland found us at Poco Loco. We realized we'd been here before about 5 years ago, and enjoyed it then. The staff, although young,..."

Judie Flower

"The food I really enjoyed, the chardonnay was one of my favorites. It was quick service and a not many people there for a Thursday..."

kim keary

"Delicious, seasonal tapas, amazing sangria and a fantastic cheesecake to top it all off! Highly..."

Stuart Laughton

"Great restaurant. The food is always delicious. Service can be a little unfriendly sometimes. Nice restaurant to sit in and good drinks menu. Would..."

Stacey Martin

"The service and food was good honestly amazing. I have never received such attentive customer service. We celebrated my mums birthday there, they..."

Diana Rapana

"Great Tapas! 3 Tapas, and 2 drinks was a great sized meal for 2 people without being overly stuffed. Less than $60 for the..."

Kelly van Niekerk

"Fantastic food, was filling even though dishes were smaller. Would definitely come here..."