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Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

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Boquita
96/100 (579 ratings)
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"Really nice vegan Mexican restaurant! Great option for a meat free Monday ;) Really lovely staff who are willing to explain parts of the menu...."
Bennis Dennis
"Fabulous vegetarian Mexican cuisine. So tasty, so fresh. The nachitos were a great starter - lovely taste & crunch from the chips. The tacos are..."
Martin Bridges
"Prepare to wait a long time for service, as this operation is stripped right back to the core. It might take 45 minutes from sitting down to eating,..."
Garian ā€œDJā€ Olsen
"This place is amazing, I will be returning! The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and healthy and nice and quick. The food..."
Beth Mackintosh
"Inviting and trendy atmosphere for delicious tacos. Perfect place for a casual dinner or intimate date. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and..."
O Y N
"Cute little Mexican restaurant, if you want to enjoy great vegetarian food thatā€™s a place to be! The menu is short but you have the choice between..."
Lucile Kopytko
"Unreal vegan tacos. A must if you are vegan, vegetarian, or just love good plant based..."
Nick Rutledge
"This place is AMAZING! Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, plant-based or not, the food is outstanding! Could not recommend more. We will be..."
Kit Bond
"Fantastic mexican food and friendly service. Clearly a lot of thought and care goes into the menu and the..."
Sean
"Best taco in New Zealand. This place is a must. Don't hesitate. You will love..."
Zoltan Debre
"Limited menu but we'll worth a visit. Very good vegan Mexican tacos. Good depth of flavours and not the usual overly rich mix of dairy and meat...."
john saunders
"Having become a vegan pretty recently, I've been looking around for places to eat out and not just have one or two things to choose. Finding an..."
Rose Miller
"Best tacos I have ever eaten. I wasn't hungry but still ordered a second round. Food is meticously prepared and very creative. If I could give six..."
Rob Gubiani
"The food was delicious, good price, and great service. And they are a living wage employer !!!! Will definitely be..."
E Hu
"Just had the best tacos ever!!! Definitely a must go for foodies (especially the vegan ones) in Wellington! Tacos were top notchā€‹! Seasoning on the..."
Lu de Souza
"For a vegetarian, the food was fantastic. Loved the eggplant filled burrito. In fact, all the fillings were great. It was open mike night -..."
Ashish Pala
"We want to have this food for our wedding (shame we're from the UK šŸ˜”). Its so tasty, simple menu, but this mean they did everything superbly. The..."
Alyx Slater
"First visit. Unfortunately upstairs not open so subjected to the customer flow and associated noise.Food was delicious but some options out of stock...."
Bruce Steel
Machete Coffee
93/100 (218 ratings)
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"Good coffee. Beans ground on demand and not just ground and stored in a hopper losing their..."
keith
"Nice place for a quiet chat over hot chocolate. My hot chocolate was deliciously spiced. Pleasantly surprised about that. The Cheese Scone though was..."
Eileen Lui
"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and friendly staff. Finally had the chance to try the food today and was fresh, tasty and well presented. Edit:..."
Jason O'Sullivan
"What a great spot! Love the coffee cups. Love the atmosphere. An easy place to meet. Well worth a..."
Andrea Thom
"Had a really great breakfast here. Best cappuccino and eggs on toast I've had. Would recommend a..."
Yasheeka Bertram
"First time here and greatly impressed. Exceptionally fresh food and great coffee. Service was friendly and..."
Kevin Ang
"Coffee was nice but a bit pricey for the size. Large looks more like a..."
E.Y. Fang
"Pretty cool place & vibe with interesting decor around. Perfect for a chill coffee..."
Tu Vo
"Always service with a smile, gorgeous fresh ingredients, lovely coffee. Also, Chef was happy to lend me a cookbook, so you better believe I'm a loyal..."
Tal O. Rogoff
"Been popping in here for a couple months now. Comfortably the best espresso that I know in town, with a delightful rotating guest bean for fellow..."
Moth Wong
"Oh wow!! This place did not disappoint šŸ˜Š. Heard about it a couple of years back but didn't get chance to try before I moved out of working in the..."
Barry Morrison
"One of the best cafes in Wellington and certainly my favourite. It's got everything going for it: Amazing coffee variety, delicious treats, a sublime..."
David Renwick
"Great coffee good..."
Megan Martin
"Simply saidā€”this is the best place around. It is known as a destination for great coffee in an over-caffeinated capital. I've yet to have..."
Brydan Smith
"Easily one of the best coffee in town. Nice atmosphere and hospitable..."
kevin z
"Awesome coffee, friendly team and an amazing hot cross..."
Carl Amos
"All sorted! What a place to be! Feel so grateful to have this cafe in Wellington, New Zealand. Thanks for what you had brought to the..."
Junghsu Wan
"On this trip to Wellington I tried 6 different cafes all at least 4 stars. Machete was the best all round cafe. They use Supreme label and blend and..."
Robin Day
Viva Mexico
93/100 (728 ratings)
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"Delicious and authentic Mexican food at Viva Mexico!! We had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce,..."
Sweecasam
"Partner and I had a weekend getaway in Wellington. With so many dining options on offer, it's hard to pick, but I'm so glad we found Viva Mexico...."
Miah Dixon
"Nice (albeit smallish) mexican main courses, but we usually go mostly for the stuffed jalapenos which are served as a starter - the best in town,..."
Rachel
"Friendly staff and great location, just tucked a little way from the crowds of Cuba Street. The pork tacos are very tasty. I stopped for a light..."
James Mitchell
"We went to the Petone outlet (no option on zomato to leave a review for that outlet), and we were SO happy we went!!!! The food is just beautiful!!..."
Bex
"Super tasty tacos and great margaritas. Home-made salsa was a highlight. Everything we had was delicious though, and was even given free churros for..."
Sophie Madeline
"For a start, I was very happy there were a good range of options for vegetarians. The tacos are a little bit small but very tasty with an interesting..."
David Rawson
"Fabulous time at this joint I had the spinach and feta quesadilla and it was amazing and I found the smaller portion filling! Super quick and lovely..."
Hannah.milne11
"Good flavors, spicy salsa. Chips and salsa are $15 which is over priced for the 15 chips you actually get. Food came out fast and service was polite...."
Marymark
"Closest thing to authentic Mexican food you will get in Welly (for now???). The owners are from Ensenada, Mexico instead of the faraway lands of..."
The Welly Mex
"I ever knew Viva Mexico had a branch here. Been here six years apparently. Love the back alley feel to this place. Inside decor is eclectic..."
Sean P E Fleming
"It's a quite small place with I think just 4 or 5 tables. But, the food is tasty and the price is lower than some other places. Perfect for Friday..."
Xiaofan Zhou
"Came here with a friend after she recommended it. It was a nice little getaway from the main st. It was great to see just how well thoughtfully and..."
Eat Nom Bliss
"Enchilada de queso (veggie version) was delcicous, generously portioned and all round happy food. Jarritos was also a nice not overly sweet addition...."
Julia Marshall-Mead
"Best meal I've had in a long time. As a vegetarian, it can be difficult finding yummy authentic food to eat, I would highly recommend this place if..."
Paris Jenkins
"Great food. Delicious a lot of flavors. I choose the spinach and cheese quesadilla and also a beef taco. Both amazing, fresh, full of flavors. I..."
Loly
"Food was better than average against other emerging Mexican restaurants. The chilli rellanos were disappointing. More jalepeno popper, not chilli..."
Shayne671
"Had read good reviews about this place and went with good expectations! We were quite happy to note that the menu was just right and what we ordered..."
Narayanan Valadi
"I simply love the food at Viva Mexico. It isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit...."
Muffin Mum
"Bueno!!Viva Mexico is a fantastic eating spot if you're looking for a bit of an extra kick in your meal.Our portion sizes was..."
Medium_Rare
"Authentic, delicious, filling and addictive are only a few words that can describe VM! I have been a repeat customer for three years now and I will..."
BKL
"I'm from Florida where we have heaps of Mexican restaurants and this is one of the best I've been to. It was really busy and our order got lost in..."
Grant Lovering
"Awesome atmosphere and really cool and nice staff. I love the casualness of the cafe. It's super authentic and will get you feeling like a true..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Went here for date night tonight. I am more than a fan of Mexican food and a sucker for authentic cuisine, this food totally met the bar. Ā The..."
Sanna Fourt-Wells
"My partner and I went here for date night on Friday. Being lovers of Mexican food, we were dying to check it out. The food was fantastic. We had the..."
Adaire Ward
"Oh the Mole! This was a great find tucked away at the bottom of Left Bank off Cuba.Plates aren't pretty, and there is no need to put a..."
Bianca Lazar
"I used to pass this restaurant almost everyday but never had a chance to visit this so "lively place"...Happening place with soothing music, decor..."
FitFoodieMegha
"Always good all the time. Everything my friends or I have tried on the menu has never disappointed. We keep going back to the salads, tacos, and..."
Grace
"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it! We had the chicken taco, chorizo taco, side of jalapeƱos and a pork quesadilla. All were so fresh..."
I Love Food
"An outstandingly authentic feeling Mexican experience. It's at the deepest darkest end of Left bank which means dining amongst the pigeons if you..."
Cheyneismyhero
"I had heard about Viva Mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service..."
Rosie Ludemann
"I dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a Tuesday early evening and the place was full...."
Epicurious Nomad
"Tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little Mexican joint is a great hidden gem. They have a lot of options to choose from, a..."
Crissy
"No better place in NZ for tacos!! For your $ you get a good portion. I Love that it is made by Mexicans! The taste and flavours are authentic much..."
Kandice Halbert
"Every part of this eatery screams homemade authenticity. It's bare-bones decor except for a Mexican flag and a collection of brightly hued, and..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Love this tiny, tiny delight.Ā  The staff are always fantastic and the food seems to be much more "authentic" than other Mexican places I have..."
Philip Reeve
"My nephew is a big fan of Mexican food, so inevitably I found myself at Viva Mexico. Ā  Having now sampled most of the Mexican restaurants in..."
Anna Garland
"It has been a while since I last visited this casual eatery. Ā  And I must say the food there is fairly authentic. Ā None of this 'burrito' business..."
Rosemary Young
"Must say great food. Love the red & green sauce. very authentic mexican . Food amazing but little overpriced. service so so . I genuinely think they..."
Lovee Agarwal
"Best Mexican in town boys and girls!I have been multiple times and every time I go back to the enchiladas with cheese sauce I am made. The..."
JustEatForF#$kSake
"Go here often and always find the place to be great. Food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.The place is..."
Josh
"Over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. But the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and..."
Jade M.
"I really love this place! I taught English in Mexico years ago and this is the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food so far in New Zealand...."
Jenny Browne
"The food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.Good..."
Craigy Lee
"Oh yummy! The best Mexican food I have experienced in all my travels. Plus they cater for my gluten free needs which is a massive..."
Eunice Cooks
"I was never much of a "foodie" in the past, and previously would never have even Tried Mexican food - but I absolutely LOVE and Adore Viva Mexico!..."
Mark Pointon
"A great place to experience authentic Mexican food! All the food is delicious but totally recommend La sopa de tortilla, the tortilla soup! It's..."
Akiko K
"Very tasty! Definitely recommend eating in rather than taking away though. Take aways tends to be a real mess which is always disappointing when you..."
Courtney
"I love viva Mexico, so nice to have cheapish, fast, tasty food that's different from the usual Indian, Asian etc. I have enjoyed everything so far..."
Louise
"My husband and I had mexican food for the first time. Loved it!I tried one of the Enchiladas i think the Queso? Yum! Very good..."
Elicia Mansey
"It's hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand - but Viva Mexico gets very close. It's definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is supposed..."
John
"Went last night for the first time. There was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. A hot water bottle was..."
Yum O
"Vegetarian quesadillas are so good here, a great addition to Wellington's diverse and cultured eating places. Will come back to try the other Mexican..."
Mac
"The best Mexican food in Wellington! Great food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic mexican food. The staff are awesome, they always ask how..."
Jay Soma
"Yummy little mexican eatery! Great prices and such a cute set up, felt like I was in Mexico! The hand designed menus are a nice touch..."
Siobhan
"Like everyone says it's great, cheap, tasty and fast. Nothing is a problem for them. I go here all of the time and the food is great. Go to Viva..."
Trina Saffioti
"I was introduced this place by one of my friends who probably eats there once a week. Can't fault this place for affordability, freshness and..."
Penny
"Just had lunch here. So good. Awesome, awesome food. Loving the Mexican colas. Nice touch. The fish tacos and enchilada are my..."
Cedric Mason
"I personally think this is not only the best Mexican food in Wellington, but also all of New Zealand, and also pretty much the best food of any kind..."
Lisa Yonker
"The best Mexican food ever in this part of the world. I'm from Mexico City and this people are making my life so comfortable. New Zealand is a..."
Felipe Sanchez
"My all-time favourite lunchtime/dinner (quick and easy) stopovers! Easily, one of Wellington's best hidden cheap-eats. Food is amazing, and..."
Alice Khaw
"I grew up in California and one thing I miss since living in Wellington, is some good Mexican food. Tried the other places around, Flying Burrito B..."
Agatha Fromm
"My favourite restaurant in Wellington by far.The staff have always been pleasant, even though the restaurant is always full to capacity. The..."
Laura W
"Best Mexican in Wellington, by far. Everything on the menu is wonderful- try the stuffed jalapenos, they're my fave. Each main comes with a side..."
Frances Ratner
"Love it, come often, always leave happy. Having lived in LA for many years, this is a bit like going back to a cantina without the long flight. Food..."
Aidrian S
"Been three times and had excellent food and wonderful service. I generally prefer "more expensive" places for dinner but this gem is too good to pass..."
Tracy
"I am appalled by Arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. Viva Mexico is an excellent place..."
Brian Gunning
"Not sure you can go wrong with Viva Mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come..."
Rose Kirkup
"The best Mexican in the capital. It is fresh and authentic. A bright and fantastic casual dining..."
SiennaMarcs
"Arthur you don't know what your talking about. I am in no way affiliated with the owners but this place is one of my favorite places to..."
Peanut
"This little restaurant is amazing, delicious and cheap. The staff are awesome and they sell Mexican beer too. I love the way it's hidden away down..."
Woo 17
"This restaurant is amazing. The queso sauce and the green sauce are as good as anything you would get in Texas/Mexico/San Diego. So delicious. Also,..."
ReginaGeorge
"Excellent place. Cheap food, good atmosphere. Fast service.The outside looks a bit dated/out of the way. But don't let that stop..."
Vincent G
"The most authentic Mexican in Wellington and since getting back from Mexico we've tried a few! The food here is always excellent and the owners are..."
Louise Griffin
"We had a voucher for this place so randomly tried it. It was amazing and we will totally be back to pay full price! Excellent food and great service...."
Miranda
"Excellent & authentic. Really enjoyed dinner & lunch here last weekend. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the..."
Clarkie
"Best Mexican in Wellington. Been here so many times and it's always delicious. I loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners..."
Strega
"We went here for lunch and the food is crazy delicious. Great value! Highly..."
Reviewer007
"Tried this recently after being it recommended to me by a friend and can say that hands down this is the best Mexican I've tried in Wellington. I'd..."
Jake Wratt
"WOW! Most amazing takeaways I have had in a long time, and glad I got takeaways as shoveling that delicious food in my mouth would have been very..."
Safia
"My girlfriend and I decided to go to Viva Mexico after reading all the reviews on this site. We were not disappointed. Without a doubt the best..."
Leeroy
"I visited Viva Mexico after hearing that they'd had a change of ownership and a sprucing up and was absolutely thrilled with the new place. It's had..."
Misha Smith
"The only authentic mexican food I have found on the north island. The flavors are fresh and delicious. The owner is a lovely person and happy to talk..."
Kerntastic
"One of the best meals you can have in Wellington. The Golden Tacos are very tasty and the Cheesy Enchiladas are a MUST. Rich flavours and cheap meals..."
Christopher Buchanan
"The best Mexican food in New Zealand. Actually, perhaps the only REAL Mexican food in New Zealand. And the best tomatillo salsa I have ever had..."
Audrey Washburn
"Love it! The flavours are just amazing. Very authentic. Highly..."
Strega
"Easily the most authentic Mexican in Wellington, though I think Burrito Brothers is better (it's double the price though!) Viva Mexico is charming..."
Brian H
"Yep, by far the best Mexican food in Wellington. The hours are a bit frustrating - would like to take people there for dinner sometimes -..."
Jet
"Easily the best Mexican restaurant in the city. It's a small cosy place without any of the typical Wellington fancy-shmancyness (like really..."
Mike
"Itā€™s hard to find an authentic Mexican meal in New Zealand ā€“ but Viva Mexico gets very close. Itā€™s definitely not gourmet, but Mexican is..."
Dan Bowden
Los Banditos
90/100 (688 ratings)
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Flaming Cheese
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Churros with Chocolate Ganache and Dulce De Leche Sauce
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"Tasty tacos, the ceviche was delicious as were the margaritas. Definitely will come back to try other things on the menu..."
Lily_nz80
"Went here with friends as a last minute change in plans and was not disappointed!The food tasted amazing, the service was impeccable and..."
Rohit Victor
"From the moment you enter, itā€™s all go. From friendly staffs to the amazing decor, this place has it all. And OMG donā€™t even get me started on..."
Shana Wahab
"I love the atmosphere of this place. Great music, beautiful colourful decor and excellent food that also looks great. The chicken taco with pineapple..."
Megan Hawkless
"Love the venue. It is neat and clean. The music complimented the place which gave a feel good ambiance. The service was great with welcoming staff...."
Sam Pineda
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. We had the Birria tacos, ceviche and the queso fondito and struggled to finish the amount of food that came out...."
Sean D
"Excellent Mexican. Good margheritas and other cocktails. I like the interiors! Has good vegan options. Absolutely..."
Marco Aschwanden
"Came in for the famous WOAP Burger Wellington for their what it looked like a good looking and decent sized chicken burger, but as you can see from..."
kiwijamey
"Went here for the first time to try the WOAP burger. Place was busy but we got a spot on the bar which was accommodating. Service wasn't the fastest..."
Luke Dienes
"Great margaritas, burger (woap event) and bar keeper knowledge was outstanding. Owner, if you are reading this, please do all you can to keep your..."
Irvin Chew
"Tasty tex mex food. I'm generally a Mexican food skeptic coming from Arizona nothing quite scratches the itch. I enjoyed this food enough that I..."
Ian Mortensen
"This place was amazing! The flaming cheese was fabulous and was preformed by a talented waitress. The staffs speed and mood was very welcoming. The..."
Jane Ryder
"Amazing place, whether it's for date night or a quick drink. All the staff were really nice and accommodating. The food was also next level, their..."
Mariella Lansi
"Great food choices available for vegetarians that tasted great. Staff were super friendly and responsive. Highly recommended. Great..."
Stephen Tan
"Authentic mexican food taste, great choice and efforts in cocktail..."
Foodoholicher - Rytham Shakti Dance group
"Absolutely delicious! The staff were very cautious when I made them aware of my allergies. The food came out fast, and was overall a fantastic place..."
Mikayla Hogan
"@losbanditoswellington is still one of our favourite Mexican-inspired eateries for fantastic vibes, a wide selection of food items, original..."
Tom Huthwaite
"Vibrant and funky atmosphere, Great music with excellent service. The food was tasty but a little short on volume could have a had a wee bit more on..."
Grace Hoet
"Absolutely beautiful food. We loved every dish. Service is top notch as well. Remember to try their..."
Sandra Zou
"Exceptional service and drinks, went for dinner with a big group of friends, Luna looked after us while Acacia was slinging cocktails at the bar. The..."
Fran Cohen
"Good service & fun environment for drinks and apps with friends! Only criticism is the queso fundito needed a little more to it for the price, like..."
Skye Woollett
The Press Hall
90/100 (502 ratings)
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"I recently dined at Lucky Press Hall in Wellington, and it was a delightful experience. The restaurant offers a diverse menu with highlights..."
Mahdi Abdollahi
"We had a really beautiful lunch at the Japanese restaurant upstairs here. The food was beautifully presented and the flavours were exquisite - and..."
Andrew Penhey
"Fast service and helpful staff. I got the regular popcorn chicken and it was cooked just right! I believe it was about 6 pieces and came with more of..."
Jonathan Ross
"Great pizza. One large slice for $5-6. Vegan pizza available. No gluten free dough, but very good pizza. Daily Special pizza available as well...."
Jay K
"Great WoAP burger! Amazing size, $22 and comes with fries as well! One of the best priced in my opinion. A little but spicy but could handle it..."
Jenny Row
"We went to Teppan Hyasushi on the mezzanine for a quick weekday lunch. Very prompt service and we enjoyed the ambience of the place. Reasonably..."
Sujata Annavarapu
"Food and ambience is good , staff is hospitable. Dips(chutney) served with starters are not..."
jaipreet chhatwal
"Easily my kind of food hall. Italian is yummy as is the bao buns. Today I smashed the Avo and tomatoes on toast because the tummy knows what it..."
Sandy Antipas
"Great burgers, even if they dripped all over. (grab some free napkins) Excellent seating, pigeons for company. Super friendly and extremely fast..."
Nunya ā€œDeracialā€ No
"Breakfast at The Lab #presshall. Good spot for a breakfast meeting and the eggs were..."
Paula Smith
"first sandwich ive had in the southern hemisphere that i struggled to fit in my mouth (double bomber) seasoning delish and fries were good too. go..."
Baela Tinsley
"Great and varied options including lots of quick but interesting vegan and vegetarian choices. Excellent for a fast meal that you wouldn't make..."
Sach Killam
"I think the Courtney place location is a little better but it's still Lucky. Took it to the..."
Jesse Tio
"We had lunch at Aroha, which serves just plant based foods. I had a tasty power bowl, great choice of toppings, super healthy and fresh. Useful to..."
Suhel
"Good range of reasonably priced tasty kai, from Greek to fusion, to Mexican, and Japanese. Lucky Chicken is a stand out here. Staff always polite and..."
Karaitiana Wilson
"Was looking for some very late lunch/snack when we walked upon this place. The aroma of freshly baked pizza lured us to try this place. Thin crust..."
Louise
"We grabbed a tea and a scone at the LAB. My mum has a million food allergies, but the staff had no problems talking her through ingredients and..."
Beverley Walter
Pachanga
90/100 (42 ratings)
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"I LOVE mexican food and to have a mexican subway is awesome! It's super healthy (unless you're a cheese and sour cream fiend like moi) lots of salad,..."
Stacy Heyman
"A decent place for a more than decent food! Even though the burrito was no special, the nachos were really good! The staff was a bit too quiet.. A..."
Hharkirat Siingh
"Great cheap place to go in the middle of Wellington. Also decent size plates of food. Full of flavour and nice spicy sauces!Go for the pulled..."
Jessica Bailey
"I tried this place the other day. I went here for lunch. I ordered beef tostada and my friend ordered quesadilla. Both dishes were good but the..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Really good prices for what you get- the quesadillas are really good and the meat is tender and juicy. The only downside is the salad they serve it..."
Charlotte Ayrey
"OH HELLS YES! I recommend the chicken enchilada with the medium hot sauce! DAYAM!The rice is a bit so-so, but the refried beans, enchilada, and..."
Crumpet King
"How the hell did I not know about this place earlier? I was suggested Pachanga from a colleague of mine who sounds like she's a food crazy expert,..."
SHNRA RETSU
"My family and I went to Pachanga on a Sunday lunch to celebrate my brotherā€™s birthday. The tables had a unique shape. I liked the..."
Carlo Lim
"Easily my favourite quick eat place.. There are always some good tunes playing, the staff are always really friendly and always happy to have a chat...."
Rhodri Williams
"Pachanga is a great lunch or dinner option for uni students looking for a quick yet fairly affordable bite to eat. The flavours are fresh &..."
Orli B. Ahava
"I'm not an expert of mexican food but the beef burrito always taste good, nice ingredients and friendly staff. They also have a kind of mexican..."
Chris Vera
"Tasty food!! Fresh ingredients, fast and awesome customer service and good prices. Best place to choose from after a night out. Hope this place is..."
Ruci Tueli
"Finally Wellington has a reasonably priced, tasty real burrito !! Try it you will not regret it. Ā  Have had the carnitas (extra tasty pork), beef..."
Dc
"Had the pork burrito it was yummy in my tummy and had some great service from the lady who served me. Will be back again (maybe at 4am!). ..."
Hayden Fenn
"** NOTE: this restaurant offers MULTIPLE non-meat fillings for vegetarians. I don't know what the Veggie Mix is made of but it's amazing, and the..."
Wolf Hatch
"Excellente! FINALLY tasted Mexican food that reminded me of the Mexican food from home (southern California). The beef burrito was delicious, well..."
Tiff Pierini
"ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø I am crazy in love with this place!!! The food is outstanding from the appearance to the taste!! Me and my flaties usually go to..."
Gina Matenga
"Love this place!! Service is great! Its super fast and friendly. The burritos here are to die for! Definitely would recommend this restaurant to..."
Chaz Fitzgerald
"Cheap and choice! Staff are friendly and accommodated my request for extra extra cheese which is always important. Open late too, for a different..."
Alex Galletty
"This is an amazing little restaurant that serves what is easily the best mexican food in Wellington, and for all I know, all of New Zealand. Prices..."
Cody Hatch
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Viva Mexico
88/100 (1636 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Flan de Cajeta
Michelada
Salad
Carne Asada
Tres Leches
Black Doris Plum Margarita
Fried JalapeƱos
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Enchiladas Mole
Tapas
Chilli Lemonade
Tacos
Quesadilla Enchiladas Tacos
Huarache Patria Pollo
Pork
vegan
Chilaquiles
Jalapeno
Quesadillas
Pork Tacos
sopa de tortilla
Vegetarian Taco
Lemon pie
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Me and my father decided to detour Newtown this weekend and visit @vivamexiconz šŸ‡²šŸ‡½šŸŒÆšŸŒ®. This eatery has been one of our family favourites..."
Veeral Patel
"Delicious meals - been 3 times and we tried a different meal each time.Staff are really friendly and a great atmosphere..."
Mark Nicholls
"Visiting Wellington for the weekend. Tried this place, extremely cute. You can wear Zambreros to the table.Food is extremely reasonably priced...."
Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu
"Went for my birthday lunch with coworkers and had an amazing experience, even learning some Spanish when ordering. My enchiladas mole was fabulous,..."
Kelsey Fly
"Love Viva Mexico. The staff are friendly and one the times I have been there have all been wearing Sombreros !! I love that ! Cannot go past the..."
Jade Amber
"Great service, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! I got to try cactus šŸŒµ in the Mexican style for the first time and I must say I..."
Janhavi Soni
"Excellent cheerful ambience, great drinks & great food. The staff are friendly. The staff gave me a free drink as my meal I ordered came out later..."
Ivan Rainforth-Gott
"A little pricey for what you get, but yummy. The quesadillas are great, and the empanadas are good. Service can be little variable but the food is..."
Trevor Landers
"Good food - really weird service though. The service was very awkward. The impression I got was that they were somewhat understaffed when we visited...."
The Food Snob
"Excellent! The best Mexican food in Wellington. I remember the flavors of real Mexican cuisine times I have traveled to Mexico. I recommend the..."
ToƱo Ibarra LĆ³pez
"Went in a group of 5 - Margaritas .. quick friendly staff / service - Margaritas .. flavorsome food with good portions - Margaritas .. definitely..."
Don Smith
"I really want to love it here, the atmosphere is great and every time I've gone the staff have been really nice but there's just something that stops..."
Jenjaroo
"We went on a friday night - great atmosphere, very friendly service. They made a mistake with our order so they offered a free drink each which was..."
Natasha Taepa
"Out of all the Mexican restaurants I've eaten at in Wellington: Mexico, Pan Du Muerto, Tequila Joes - this definitely is the stand out winner, as far..."
Kklovestoeat
"Brilliant food, brilliant price, brilliant atmosphere!Ā  Authentic, flavoursome meals served quickly, with a smile.Ā  Always a bright bubbling..."
Food Mm
"Last time I ate at Viva Mexica was when it was in the bus across the street.The new premises (well, new for me anyway) are great. Love the..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Went here for dinner and had the small pollo (chicken) quesadilla. Absolutely loved it and was a very decent portion for only $13. Staff are very..."
I Love Food
"We popped in tonight with a guest from Auckland. Booked earlier in the day and were taken to a table next to a heater which was nice as its the end..."
Simon Kearsley
"I love this place. Good food, awesome margharitas, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service - what more could one ask for? Maybe that the sauce over..."
Liz
"Came in with a friend last night - was pretty good and staff were friendly. Sangria was great! However as both vegetarians we found the vegetarian..."
Mueslilo
"It's buzzing inside- vibrant decor, fun music, happy diners. We went on an early Sunday evening and by the end of our meal, the place had filled up..."
Lennie L
"okay- i can't type in Spanish. but i have been inspired here, I lived locally, so I saw the construction of the restaurant- and it's hospitality is..."
Kata Reid
"Delicious food which I'm told is authentic but wouldn't know because I don't know what authentic is. However, the food was a far cry better than any..."
L Anderson
"This place is great! Food is amazing - especially love the Chicken Taco Soup!! Perfect for lunch and so tasty. Staff are friendly. Would..."
Dawn Green
"Everything was perfect. Easily lives up to its reputation of having the best Mexican food in..."
L Anderson
"Best authentic Mexican in Wellington!! New indoor venue in Newtown is awesome. Been ordering the tortilla soup for over two years and still my..."
Lynley Pixie Annand
"In general this is a very nice place to go. Highly recommended.In my experience:Positive:-They have true Mexican food..."
Coolio
"I love love love this place! Have eaten there at least 8 times since they opened earlier this year. The food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. The..."
Anneliese
"One of my new favourite places to eat. Am glad viva Mexico has opened down the road from me, so I don't have to travel right into town. The food is..."
Louise
"Well, what a refreshing change. It is so good to finally have somewhere that serves authentic Mexican fare. This is not your bog standard..."
Danielle Croome
"Clearly Arthur B. doesn't know what he is talking about! At Viva Mexico you get real traditional Mexican food! Corn chips is texmex... there is no..."
Rosa R
"Apparently these guys just opened last Wednesday in Newtown. Lovely set up with an antique converted coach as indoor space and lots of outdoor..."
Stefan Jendersie
"Love the food and the ambience! Came here with my ladies and we had fun with yummy food, lovely ambience (the interior design is super colorful and..."
indah nuria Savitri
"It really looks like a cantina, all we needed is a mariachi band. Great atmosphere, delicious food with warm and friendly service from the serving..."
R A-Yee
"Very instagrammable joint and live the vibes. Service was 5star excellent. We didn't even say anything about celebrating a birthday. The service..."
Eileen Lui
"Absolutely amazing. The energy of the staff and how proactive and professional they all are is great. You order and your food is there so fast! I..."
Luna Marshall-Somerville
"As authentic as it gets. On the day we visited our chef was one of their Mexican chefs. The food was fresh, flavoursome, and full of colour. The..."
Heemi Katene-Hill
"Pretty darned good! I am a swift judge since I come from Arizona. The green salsa much better than the red. The lamb taco was bomb. All in all good..."
Justin Hoernschemeyer
"Stunning food as always. Brilliant flavours, and presentation. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting too. It was my birthday, and they had a..."
Mark ā€œKatziā€ Pointon
"BEST Mexican food I have had in New Zealand. Portion sizes are amazing for the price and so flavourful. Service is great. The place can get a little..."
Charlotte Bolger
"This is the gold standard for Mexican in Wellington, every time my partner and I have dined here itā€™s been an amazing 10/10 experience. From the..."
Dan Harding
"Gracias por la experiencia mejicana compa. I haven't had Tres Leches dessert since living back in Texas and it was a treat! Thank you for the proper..."
Ryan Williams
Tequila Joe's
86/100 (1035 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Bar
Bar
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Chicken Wings
Baja Quesadilla Grande
Seafoods Empanadas
Fish
Broccoli Salad Dressing
Pork
Chicken Tacos Lunch
Loaded fries
Cauliflower Salad Dressing
Doris Plum Margaritas
Mojito
Beef
Potato Salad
Beer
Jalapeno Poppers
Tequila
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Wings
Fish Tacos
Chicken Nachos
Buffalo Wings
Tapas
Chili Bowl
Tacos
Beef Rancheros
JalapeƱo Cheese Dip
Burrito
Cactus Pork Carnitas
Sit down
Bar
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"A really awesome Mexican place in The Aro. The tequila range is extensive as the name implies and plenty of non alcoholic options too. Their..."
Jay
"Well itā€™s just too damn bad we canā€™t rate a 6/5 because Tequila Joeā€™s has changed the game. Satisfaction āœ… Taste āœ… A desire to travel to..."
Charle Megala
"It was one of their busy nights despite the 'bomb low' forecast. The manager was able to sit 2 of us within 15 minutes. Each of us ordered $25 all..."
Sau
"Been coming here for a while, awesome service and banging food, cowboy fries and wings are so good! You don't get anything else like this in..."
Cam Newman
"Came here with a group of friends for all you can eat Taco Tuesday and fair to say all of us left satisfied and happy.The fish, pork and chicken..."
Ritchie Sachdev
"I came here on a thursday night for all you can eat tostada. The tostada were nice. However, base weren't crispy enough which made it more difficult..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Had dinner here a couple of nights ago. Ordered a couple of drinks each, one of us had hard pink lemonade and the other had one of their tequila..."
NB
"We went here for the all you can eat tostadas which came with Baja fries and a variety of unlimited sides - they gave us lots of guac which was..."
Stacy Heyman
"Awesome all you can eat food here would highly recommend to friends and family! Loved the tacos loved the tequila loved everything! Defiantly will be..."
David Rangi
"We tried the two for one tostadas and really enjoyed them. Loads of food, fresh and tasty without being too flash. Service was excellent. Great..."
Sarah Grundy
"I was looking for a venue for my sister's big birthday and knew she loved Mexican, when I google searched Tequila Joe's came up and with one glance..."
Marara Reweti-Stevens
"Had my 21st there this weekend and absolutely loved it! Great staff and service, putting up with all of us dragging them out onto the dance floor...."
Ivy Skelton
"All you can eat Taco Tuesday is awesome. The entire night was so laid back and chill. Really yummy tacos and great drinks. It is great how you..."
Hayley Millard
"Had the All you can eat Tacos and loved it. Combine that with a new Tuatara jug and you pretty much have a great time out guaranteed. Would recommend..."
Connor Finlayson
"Went for three for two Thursday and had a wonderful time! Loved the intimacy of the small space, and the inviting decor. A group of four each had a..."
Mia Henry-John
"Loved it. Went here for date night and the staff and atmosphere were amazing. The waitress was professional and very friendly. The food was..."
Carmody Little
"Got one voucher on first table, so food are 50% off. We had chicken enchiladas and fish taco. Enchiladas were good but I like taco more. Baked corn..."
Kate Yan
"I had Tequila Joe's all you can eat Tacos for the first time, and it was amazing. I have had coeliac disease for 1 year now and this was the first..."
Tori
"Great food, great service. Always love this place!The food is excellent and really authentic to what I tried while in North America. It's always..."
Troy Mihaka
"Okay so I must admit that I've walked past this place a few times and dismissed it as just one of 'those tacky fake mexican places with an equally..."
Shaye Cameron
"We organised our social club function at Tequila Joes and this was the best little bar to have a fun night out with your mates, we were so well..."
Tanya Kaipo
"I have been meaning to write this for a while! I had my 30th birthday party here in Feb and we had a blast! A friend and I booked the whole bar for..."
Alana Corney
"Great tequila selection. Food is delish and very reasonably priced. Fish tacos are tops! Small place but great atmosphere and staff. The cheese..."
Kai Finder
"Loved this place!!! Went on All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday ( $20 for this special), was super small but packed, so I strongly recommend making a..."
Pelise
"Went here for a late snack and drinks. It's cosy though a bit loud for conversation. Both of us got a nostalgia kick out of the the 90s alt rock mix..."
Samuel Mellor
"Fantastic wee venue. Great easy menu, full and inspired flavours and flexible to allow for GF/DF/VG/V diners! BYO allowed and amazing tequila and..."
Amber Scott-Harvey
"I booked Tequila Joe's for a bachelor party function. Organising it from Auckland could've been difficult but Adam made it a complete breeze - lots..."
Dom O
"Adam and his team at Tequila Joe's put on an awesome function for us with exceptional food, spectacular drinks and great hospitality! The location..."
Carl Penwarden
"Went on a Tuesday night for the $20 all you can eat Taco's great fun, Tacos types come out in random order, and all pretty tasty. Plenty of..."
Aaron Bird
"Very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent drink selection. 4.5/5..."
Lisa
"Awesome food, great staff and fun atmosphere. The cheese dip is fantastic! Lots of veggie options and staff are willing to explain the menu if..."
Anya Jenkins
"Awesome tex-mex food with a great Americana feel. Food is excellent, cheese is sublime, and the drinks keep your thirst at bay long in to the night...."
Matthew Lewis
"Excellent spot to enjoy a tasty as margarita or some bangin Mexican food. Staying late for drinks till 3am is always awesome too. Always good music..."
Clark Rogers
"This place is awesome. So much so that I visited twice in one week. My first visit was with friends who are big foodies. We dined on a Saturday..."
Amy
"What a neat place!Large drinks list , great vibe, and really fresh feisty food. I normally think of mexican food as being cheese..."
David Benjes
"Right from the start TJs gave me great service. We came from out of town for my partners birthday and thet made an exception to their no booking rule..."
Paul Jenkin
"Fantastic place. Excellent cocktails with a number being served in AEG jars. Quirky approach which really works. The service was spot on and we..."
Marianna ...
"Tequila Joeā€™s had only been open for a couple of days when we found it. They donā€™t get heaps of foot traffic on Vivian Street, but we passed this..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"Our favourite place to eat, and we often travel from the Wairarapa just for Tequila Joes!!! Highly recommend the buffalo wings, with the classic..."
Lucy Adlam
"Loved my experience at Tequila Joes - I even went back twice in one week! Both instances I was there for All you can eat Tacos, and it didn't..."
Leigh-Ann Weaver
"Had an "interesting" Margherita; see pic; it was very good! We had the all-you-can-eat Tuesdays Tacos. Delivery was timely. I managed to eat six..."
That's MrD2u
"What a cool wee spot! I came in with some friends for all your can eat tacos and it was definitely worth it. All of the tacos were delicious and..."
Hannah Allan
"nimble feet hurried along to grab this and that. it was all a good bit of fun. a sumptuous jolly overtook the spirits. We felt, simply YES!..."
Martha Cabout
"Aye it's pretty good. Hectic and noisy party atmosphere inside that'll see you shouting for most of the night. Food is decent but not world beating...."
Ben W
"Drinks are amazing and if you come on Tuesday or Thursday for their all you can eat tacos, you will be blown away with the number of tacos they bring..."
Kayla Kautai
"It really is the best Mexican! They were very busy, yet I was served and seated straight away. I was given enough time to decide my meal and the..."
Chantal McNaught
"Went on a Thursday night to celebrate a birthday. Had all you can eat tacos and BYO. Staff were awesome. Tacos were yummy and well seasoned enjoyed..."
Bridget Simpson
"We booked a table for my birthday BYO and the team at a tequila Joes gave me the best birthday evening! They had liased with my partner about what..."
Nina Weil
"Great buzzy vibe. Was a queue out the door tonight. We squeezed into the last two seats available and went for the all you can eat chicken wings and..."
Deborah Hughes
"Wing Wednesday is just the best idea. Such good flavour, service was perfect. Friendly and inviting, really enjoyed our meal. Highly..."
Paul Thomson
"Wonderful food. Really generous portions but super tasty. Lots of great flavors. Gotta try..."
Peter Farrelly
"Food is outstanding and service quick and attentive - don't be fooled by the lackluster decor. Portions are large - we ordered two mains and a side..."
Jonas Anderson
El Culo Del Mundo
84/100 (436 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Barbecue
South American
Barbecue
Brazilian
Mexican
Colombian
Brazilian
Argentinian
South American
Argentinian
Colombian
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Barbecue
South American
Mexican
Argentinian
Brazilian
Colombian
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Spectacular bar with an epic range of New Zealand Craft beers! El Culo del Mundo is a great refresh of this Mt Vic site with an interior design..."
J.G. Seabrook
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food. Even the grasshoppers were yummy. They were crispy and no off flavour. Good range of beer you can choose..."
Celina Tu
"Had an amazing experience at The bottom of the World! The guac and chips were amazing. In most cases, the guacamole is the main event, but at El Culo..."
Luke Mitchell
"It was out first time and it was brilliant. Bone marrow - delicious. We devoured the lamb cutlets The pork carnitas taco was tasty, and the beef..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Had the vegan hop burger ... Spicy but nicey. A nice selection of beers and mezcal ... On the menu they have a variety of snacks and tacos. No..."
Robert Wright
"I really enjoyed this place, it's a bit dark blue inside but that's just due to the lack of natural light which isn't their fault. The chicken taco..."
Megan Penno
"In my personal experience I loved this place, the grilled bone marrow and the slow coked ox tongue taco were amazing, and I say this as a Mexican,..."
Gerardo Caballero
"I went with a group friends. It has nice casual environment, the staff was very friendly and the place has very good vibes. We ordered some nachos..."
MarĆ­a Paz CĆ”rcamo AgĆ¼ero
"This is by far my favorite bar in Wellington. The cocktails are great, and so is the food. So happy to have found a place that serves mezcal and good..."
Chris Martin
"Wow, delicious food can be found at El Cudo Del Mundo. Entering you are treated to a warm Latin American deco, with large tables for group as well as..."
Phil Clarke
"Went with a group for cocktails and snacks. Our waitress was awesome! 10/10 customer service. The tortilla chips were the star of the show, so fresh..."
Chelsie Burnett
"šŸŒ® AMAZING selection of tacos!!! HUGE bowl of avo and corn chips šŸ„‘ GREAT staff..."
Renee Goodsell
"Interesting Orange and tequila rice pudding for dessert. Nice collection of tequilas and tap beers. Great vibe and friendly..."
An Nguyen
"The atmosphere was great, the decor very cool and the food was bloody delicious. The waitress staff could've been a bit more friendly and what was..."
Haydi Foster
"We were a large group of 15, mid week and this place rocked. Set menu and the food was stunning. Not one dish disappointed and man it just seemed..."
Mark Porter
"I haven't been here in a while and wow the food is good! The tortillas are handmade in house and you can really notice the difference. So soft and..."
Fiona Mackenzie
"Great atmosphere and excellent range of authentic Mexican small plates. The range of tacos was varied and delicious with a good range of vegetarian..."
Gerard Hermans
"The food here is incredible, have been here twice in the last two weeks. Some of the highlights were the beef cheek/ox tongue tacos and pig fat..."
James
Mexican Qbt
83/100 (996 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Wow! If you're in Welly, do yourself a favour and go there! Been there 2 years ago and was absolutely amazed by the food... same today! I'd come down..."
Nils Kuebler
"Delicious food and even tastier chat. I love that the inventive Mexicans have even thought to provide right-handed and left-handed forks - which is..."
Charlie Lin
"Best Mexican in Wellington! Keep on feeding..."
Lexx Illadora
"Awesome food guys! Never mind waiting for such quality =) Keep it..."
Gareth Reeve
"Great food come along with great customer..."
Harry Jariwala
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Ian Charlton
"I have been meaning to go here again as I don't often have time to get down there from work but had the chicken quesadilla with beans, guacamole and..."
Jamie Eagle
"The best Mexican food Iā€™ve ever had. Found them at the island bay and Lantern festival and couldnā€™t get enough. The main chef is a whole vibe by..."
Sargam Shah
"Andreas is the real deal. A Mexican making genuine Mexican food at an affordable price, this wee hole in the wall is ideal for a short lunch break...."
The Food Snob
"I had a lovely Quesadilla with Chicken, handmade guacamole and Pico de gaio. i hope the writing is correct. My husband took me for our lunchbreak to..."
Joanna
"Amazing Food and Service, authentic Mexican spices. I went there ones for Lunch and it was so delicious that since then I am at least 2-3 times per..."
Oliver Heringhaus
"Great food and excellent service. Big fan of the quesadilla from here. Little on the pricey side for a HITW place but not bad for..."
Shannan Paine
"Have tried the quesadilla here and it wasnt bad.... but I felt that for the money and the wait I would probably try another outlet before returning...."
Team Thomas
"I have eaten at QBT at least ten times over the summer and sampled pretty much everything on the menu. Every time it has been absolutely delicious...."
Kara I
"Finally, real Mexican food in Wellington! This place is the best. Amazing burritos and tacos, served by people passionate about their food. I get it..."
Alexandra Lockhart
"Easily the best burrito I've ever had the pleasure of eating in Wellington. Staff were extremely friendly and food came out fast. The meat was..."
Ethan Fogarty-post
"I love Mexican food so I had been searching for a good burrito place in Wellington and this is it! So delicious with fresh ingredients and lots of..."
Samantha Macia
"Muay bien! A hole in the wall serving the best Mexican in Wellington (and maybe even NZ). Love the delicious soft corn tortillas and that the..."
Gin Woo Peixun
"Amazing authentic tacos with the best view . Gluten free friendly as tacos tortillas are made of corn..."
Gus Vallejos
"Great place to grab a takeaway lunch. Had both the kiwi sauce and Mexican sauce on different days. Kiwi is like to kiwi taste very mild. Mexican is..."
Ralph Ellis
"Burrito tasted amazing, service was really authentic and friendly and the dockside view is a great bonus to quick and tasty..."
Gerli Aavik-MƤrtmaa
"Delicious food, you can taste the passion in each dish. Highly recommend Mexico QBT to anyone yearning the genuine flavors of..."
Jacob H
"Originally I didn't like Mexican food at all but then I experienced this amazing cuisine and now it's basically my favourite food. The flavours are..."
Ben Hall
"The most authentic Mexican takeaway joint in all of New Zealand! Service, taste, size and quality are extraordinary! MUST come here if your ever in..."
Lingo Lewi
"Absolutely the best tacos iv had in forever!! Was amazing soo tasty, and the extra hot sauce was a great hit! Service was fabulous and a great laugh...."
Mo Q
"This hole in the wall mex food joint deserves a bigger following. The tacos are fabulous, the chef (who is Mexican) is a rwal character and eating..."
patrick Pilcher
"Tacos were amazing with aromatic flavours. Will visit..."
Abhishek Gautam
"literally best Mexican food in wellington. coming from the US I crave Mexican food daily, but most places in New zealand have no idea what they're..."
Zak Argabrite
"Easily the best Mexican food in town. Had a burrito from QBT Mexican for the first time yesterday, the combinations of flavours were perfect you..."
Emile Wilmar
"Amazing kai, at a great spot by the waterfront. If you're a spice lord, I highly recommend this..."
Jacob Myhre
"Hard to find Mexican food this good in new zealand. Get the house made hot sauce! Vegan option..."
Allen Prince
El Barrio
83/100 (324 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Latin
Dinner
Sangria
Sharing Tapas Platter
Aperol Spritz
Cuban Sandwich
Ropa vieja
Chimichurri Steak
Salt and pepper squid
Chicken Nibbles
Tacos Beef Barbacoa
10 Long Island Iced Tea
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Weā€™ve always loved El Barrio and first came when the current 2IC (Kate) started and told us how cool it was. Came again tonight (28.11.23) and was..."
Rosie Ss
"This is a great little bar that hosts a fun language exchange event on Thursdays. The music is a bit loud for people to speak a language they're..."
Brian Tucker
"Cocktails and mocktails were great and the food tasted amazing too. Portions were a bit small for the price but still really good deals. Toilets were..."
Raunak Mainali
"Great parties and good quality of live music! One of the best places to have night..."
Caio Cesar Ucci
"Best food & drinks , amazing atmosphere, great service & the most cool music ever !..."
Ailin Aranda
"As so often way too noisy to be to my liking. When we first arrived one could actually still talk (not having to yell) and understand each other, and..."
Andrej R
"We had a great evening with my friends out. Baby shower Inc dinner and some drinks. The place is very cosy and the staff members are very friendly..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"Didn't get a chance to try the food but the staff are friendly and welcoming and down for a chat, the venue itself can be intimate and family..."
Joshua Coghlan
"had riley as our server, she was amazing. so friendly and funny. amazing food!!! such a cool place, environment is amaazinngggg. drinks are strong..."
Alex Wilson
"Our experience was amazing here. We enjoyed everything about El Barrio's. The kids felt like they were in enchanto. The service was second to none,..."
Khalman King
"Great place good atmosphere music was great definitely go..."
nicky clifton
"Excellent place would definitely revisit. Awesome friendly..."
M T
"French waiter (was working tonight) was the best part of the night. Great sevice. give that man a..."
Robert Pym
"Cool little bar where there is always plenty happening. Welcoming vibe and great music. Cocktails are excellent and had delicious..."
Polly Griffiths
"Great cocktails at extremely reasonable prices for Welling town! Split a sangria jug if youā€™re feeling social, or stick a straw in it if youā€™re..."
Josephine Adams
"Enjoyed their tapas and the pina colada. Place is vibrant and staff were great and accomodating inspite of a very busy..."
Lolita ā€œLetā€ Chavaria Amaba
Taco Queen
83/100 (272 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Vegan Options
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Mexican
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely food...Very warm service....Must try....highly recommend....take away service ....must eat .... Every item is handmade including the sauces..."
Bunty Asarpota
"What a treat! Absolutely amazing street food. Get a quick incredibly flavourful snack/dinner for $10 or $15. Took me longer to enter my pin than it..."
Rachel Lee
"This tiny lit his tiny little shop provides some great street good! The service was friendly and prompt, and the tacos had excellent flavor. I would..."
Stephanie Danger Bonde
"This place has really good street food and is great for a quick bite. The food is filling and cheap and it's entertaining that you get to watch the..."
Joosil Kin
"Chanced upon this little place while walking down Courtenay place. What a lovely coincidence! Ordered the chicken burrito which was served with sour..."
Tejas Mokashi
"Taco Queen is a great little hole in the wall eatery for food on the go or when you have only a few moments to yourself. I've had the burrito, tacos..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"I wish I knew the Mexican word for awesome! best street eats I've had in years!Gluten free beef tacos were wolfed down by Mr 12yr old, very..."
Pete
"Delicious! I ordered vegetarian tacos with refried beans, and they were great. Super filling and they were ready pretty quickly. They also do..."
Matt
"Awesome food, fantastic service! Lady who owns the place is a great laugh, really knows her stuff and works hard. We had the nachos and tacos, both..."
Sophie Gray-Hales
"Taco Queen is my favorite Mexican joint in wellington. Amazingly friendly service (have no idea what that other review was about) and the food is..."
Ben Sherwood
"Its a little hole in the wall that produces some excellent Mexican takeaway. Portion sizes are great, flavors are good and the service quick. For a..."
Alex Gibbons (Gibs)
"There is just simply not enough hole in the wall places like this where you can get fresh hot Mexican food. burritos are an absolute hit add extras..."
Dan Brown
"pretty tasty food, however I do wish it was tastier. more spice and more pico del gallo would make it more delish! perhaps you could also offer a..."
Kane Salanoa
"Best street style tacos in the city, and everything is made in house. Come here for a more traditional/rustic style street taco, not for a poorly..."
Ryan Heitmann
"She really knows her South American flavors and I like the fact she doesn't deviate from those with some weird NZ version. Thanks for keeping it..."
PanaScope Ltd
"Absolute best Mexican - the chilli con queso and homemade tortilla chips are to die for! And always such friendly service. Love this place..."
Sarah Kay
"Best tacos I ever had!! She is very friendly ā¤ Many..."
Lamberto Carnevali
"Amazing service and delish food!!! Best Mexican in welly, and...warm friendly service! Will be back for..."
L Kay
"Really tasty and I am so full. $22 for lunch and dinner....well lunch..but so much food I'm skipping..."
Leslie
"Best spot in welly, hands down ā¤ļø Big up to auntie #westisbest best owner..."
Leon Wilson
"Man, this feels like food from back home. Get the burrito, or anything really, and you won't be let..."
Garrett Broussard
"so fresh and yum! Love the funny awesome ladies that run the..."
Hunters and Collectors Cuba Street
"Two amazing girls making beautiful food. Highly..."
Vincent de Haas
Mad Mex - Fresh Mexican Grill
83/100 (1040 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fast food
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The staff are so polite and customer driven. The restaurant is so clean too. Very tasty food...."
Sofia Ping Ping Udovenko
"This place pleases me. It is most excellent. I find the nachos very appealing. The only drawback is that they are a little on the stingy side with..."
Happy Reviewer
"Fast service and great food, similar to Chipotle restaurant in the US. I paid $13 for a large chicken burrito and it was a solid lunch decision...."
Megan
"Popped in for lunch. Town was quiet due to Christmas and not many places open.Turned out to be a nice. I have been here before it it was..."
Sean P E Fleming
"YUM! Awesome place, great service, aaaamazzing frozen lime Margaritas and my chicken Quesidilla was sooo gooood. Well worth the money, will be..."
Octagon Pie
"Yum, yum, yum! Great Mexican fast food! Maybe a bit expensive but they don't skip on the fresh toppings and I've never walked away unsatisfied...."
Christine Olson
"Came here for lunch during work. Ordered burrito, nachos and some tacos. Pretty standard. Its like the aubway of mexican. Not huge flavour but you..."
Vicki Wong
"The Mexican subway...Choose a dish (burrito, taco etc)Choose your meat (or not)Choose your saladsChoose your salsas..."
Philip Reeve
"I love their burritos, very good! A little higher price then from another Mexican food restaurant but I could taste the 1$ difference. I didn't mind..."
Foodgenie
"Visited this place for lunch, great, friendly staff who will make sure you try the delicious ingredients before you buy. Will be going..."
Jay
"Amazing Mexican food loved the burrito worth the money paid nice quantity. Friendly staff enjoyed the food atmosphere and stuff must try if u like..."
Mark Christopher
"Have eaten here twice and it's not bad! It concerns me a little that the meat just sits there all day, but it always tastes good and isn't..."
Aimee R
"They have comfortable seating areas. Ordered grande melt and churros (decent portion). Generous amount of black beans (too bad im not a fan of..."
Apple Chan
"Lunched here on my break from work, I loved it. I did drop a fare bit on my uniform pants and had to do the lean right over the table and cover my..."
Muffin Mum
"This place is amazing, their food is always spot on! They routinely have very long lines at the lunchtime rush but always managed to serve everyone..."
Chloe Kincaid
"Tight on the beef and when I pay for extra guacamole I don't expect a teaspoon. However it is really good food and would tell people to go there. ..."
James Stewart
"I visited Mad Mex on their opening weekend, and as a result it was quite busy. However the staff were friendly and focused, and the food was..."
Rebecca Binkhorst
"Fav mexican in NZ. Love their burritos and Vegan Chicken. Best fries as well! Wife loves the Grande Melt, i think itā€™s..."
Kevin Falk
"Great food. It's like a Subway for your standard Mexican food. They are quite expensive in terms of the portion size they give you. I was left..."
Prashant B
"Ah I love Mad Mex. Easily the best of the franchised Mexican places. Their burritos are a good size, all the ingredients taste fresh and everyone..."
James Wilde
"This is not just another fast food outlet - the food is fresh, prepared each day, with a tantalising range of real Mexican food, and can be as mild..."
John Archbold
"The quesadillas were very good, but the tacos were under-fried, so parts of them were not..."
Robert Larsen
"Nice food. A few dollars over priced, especially for a standard size. Nice though and friendly..."
Neil Beckett
"Go-to for quick Mexican food during the work week. Good vegetarian..."
Elizabeth Rose Heeg
"Great food. Would have liked a plate for eat in option rather than a takeaway..."
Terry Chapman
"Great Mexican food, easy choices and quick..."
s s
"Yummy stuff, with a spicy kick if you ask for..."
Karaitiana Wilson
"Great vegan options, yummy..."
Jessica Rogers
"Quick and tasty fit for business..."
Ramesh Rayudu
"They do a decent..."
Ben Smith
Mexico Food & Liquor
83/100 (1362 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Cumin Spiced Crispy Squid Tostada
Coriander and Lime Fresca
Pan Fried Broccoli Florets
Lamb Quesadilla
Burrito
Beef
Leek Quesadilla
Jackfruit Quesadilla
Nachos
Lemonade
Cheesecakes
Salad
Chimichangas
Ceviche
Chili
Frozen Margarita
Lamb
Crab
White Wine Sangria
Fish
Vegan and Gluten Free
Pork
Esquites
Fried chicken
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheesecake
Patatas Bravas
Drinks menu
Tapas
Cinnamon Spiced Churros
kids menu
Fish Taco
Beef Taco Lunch Special
Tacos
Guacamole with Yellow Corn Chips
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy I searched online for such place located downtown,..."
David France - ExploreFeelGood
"Always yummy food, I enjoy the consistency of knowing what food is available. Good service. Clean and..."
Ms_Eternal _Traveller.
"Delicious quesadillas. The chicken one was the best. Nice atmosphere and vibe. Prices are in line with..."
Martin Hora
"Went here for a dinner with my partner as a ā€˜first tableā€™, the food we ordered was pretty good, the tacos were definitely the highlight as well..."
sarah
"I went to Mexico for dinner this week, the food and atmosphere was great! The fried chicken and cauliflower was delish (especially the sauces that..."
Olivia Horton
"Really nice food but very small servings for the price. No good tables for couples and very noisy so hard to talk to each other. Staff were friendly..."
William Dragicevic
"I've been here a few times; staff are nice and friendly, but the lighting is a bit too dark. That makes the ambiance in Mexico Petone much better...."
Dr J G
"We visited on Sunday evening - kids eat free Sunday, which was a nice surprise. Although the meals were small portions I must say that the food was..."
Bobbie Warn
"Absolutely loved it. Will be going back. and back... Great vibe. Fantastic service, dude on was very attentive and quick. ON POINT Margaritas!!! Taco..."
Deborah Hughes
"This place was tasty as! We had the bean taco, the fish taco, the duck taco, lamb shoulder quesadilla, memelas and the margarita. Really good food...."
Minna Todd
"Definitely a must try. Izzy our barlady was amazing, well informed, friendly and helpful. šŸ¤© Tequila was smooth and definitely not to be spoilt..."
Celicia Snyman
"First restaurant in Wellington and we already hit on the best one! Unfortunate the entrance is obstructive of the goodness inside, but you gotta go..."
Avi N Ash
"I love the interior of this restaurant, the wall art is stunning. The carafes of alcohol are a bit small with too mucg juice and not enough alcohol..."
Mel Scott (Melscottyy)
The Flying Burrito Brothers
82/100 (1441 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Beef
Queso
Salad
Fish
Chili
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Rosie's Red-hot Cantina & Taco Joint
81/100 (1850 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
HofbrƤu Hefe Weizen
Quesadilla Pizza
Koreatown Fried Chicken
Margaritas Slushy Mixed
Cheeto Chicken Taco
Tapas
Cheetos Street Corn
Tacos
Birria Loaded Fries
Nachos
Doggy Style Burger
Frozen Margarita
Cocktails
Taquitos
Wedges
Birria Tacos
Pork knuckle
Korean Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Brezel
Cauliflower Taco
German Poutine
Monster Nachos
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Funky little place with a cool vibe. Tacos had a nice kick and the sauce for the chicken was super tasty. The highlight was the slushy margaritas. I..."
Lyn Meredith
"First time eating here this evening . It was a busy Monday night but we received very good service from all the staff, fast and friendly. We were..."
Elienor Espeleta
"First time here, birria was delicious , and monster nachos were value for money..we didn't realise just how monster they would be, ended up going..."
roxanne love
"I recently dining at Rosie's Red Hot Cantina, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The first thing that caught my attention was the..."
Duncan Andrews
"Great food and friendly service! Lucky for me I popped in on Taco Tuesday, which meant $6 Taco's!! I got there before the lunchtime rush, or so it..."
Lucia Laubscher
"Absolute beautiful place Rosieā€™s is! The food was insanely good and a wonderful atmosphere. The only down fall is the music was a tad bit too loud..."
J
"The tacos are amazing! Highly recommend! I demolish them far too quickly and they're very messy but oh so worth..."
Ashley Brown
"The place is nice but it took us a while before we get our sit place our order, it might be still effect of understaff. The ambiance was nice and..."
Ghe Rosales
"Awesome place. The service was great, and it was exceptionally quick, considering there were a lot of people there. They have a lot of outdoor..."
Dale Simi
"The first night I went here they were out of a lot of food because they had been busy so I came back the next day. The food was pretty good, though I..."
Michael Davidson
Leroy's
81/100 (516 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Street Food
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Street Food
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Burger and fries
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Street Food
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Twice in 2 days! Stumbled upon this place while exploring the city, had some amazing craft beers and gorgeous tasty dirty fries. The decor is fun and..."
Campbelljanelucy
"The 241 deal on Monday is totally worth the try. We ordered the Nashville Chicken Burger and Leroy's Burger. The burgers didn't come with fries,..."
An Luong
"Thank you for such an awesome time. Our team enjoyed our Xmas lunch. The atmosphere was great (what a cool place), the food was excellent and the..."
Fonuamana K
"Bar tender even though going through a lot himself was an absolute gem and helping everyone around me. Never got distracted by my conversations. Was..."
George Field
"We got 2 for 1 burgers and it worked out to be so reasonable and it was super yummy. Enjoyed spending time catching up with mates in a relaxed..."
Tarryn Ryan
"Whilst travelling for work, I was looking for a for a quick bite and a good craft beer. Leroyā€™s was underneath my hotel and such a cool place! Dive..."
Lena Jenkins
"Ordered the Nashville chicken burger on ubereats and it was great. Quality chicken burger and well seasoned fries. Girlfriend ordered the Leroyā€™s..."
Louis Butson
"Leroyā€™s is my go to place for an after work chill, pool table, dj, friendly staff, awesome chefs that will cater to any dietary requirements. They..."
Shelby English
"Great WOAP burger, service a little confusing (no table service) but very friendly, cool atmosphere. Super busy but all the food was hot, fast, and..."
LC
"Love this bar! Food and vibes are always banging but the best part is the staff! So personable, funny and down to have a chat! Always looking out for..."
Elinor Simpson
"Classic, rustic, old-school charm and perfect for the disco-themed party that I was there to entertain. The staff in the upstairs bar all got into..."
Richard Mills
"The Nashville Chicken is amazing. Perfect amount of flavor and spices. Crunchy, juicy and tender all in the right..."
Dominik Feiler
"Leroy's is always a winner - a great spot with cold drinks and delicious food. Close to Lambton Quay while also being the opposite of corporate. A..."
Emma McCleary
"Great bar. Newly refitted to a cool vibe. Food is good but slow to get at lunch times. Selection of beers is good and changes all the time. Staff are..."
Psyckers DO
"Just ordered the nachos over Uber eats, my partner had the fried chicken burger. Both meals were bloody outstanding. The nachos were so delicious,..."
grace stone
"Weā€™ve come a long way since the dark days of the Bull & Bear (I think I still have my B&B VIP card) and Iā€™m glad to say that Leroyā€™s does some..."
Mitchell Bidois
"I've been here a couple of times and the service and food is wonderful. Whilst perhaps there's not an overwhelming amount of vegetarian options, the..."
Hayley Morris
La Boca Loca
78/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
"Went as a group of 5 on a friday evening, service was excellent, food arrived in good time and everyone loved the food, fish tacos were..."
Bethan Lebeau
"This Mexican food is delectable! The corn cakes with spicy beans, burritos, fish tacos, fajitas, guacamole, red rice, horchata, homemade tortilla..."
Cha Ching
"Love this place!The home made corn chips are amazing and the service is always on point!! Great equipped bar.Make sure you book as..."
Hayley Osborne
"The food is fancy Mexican with smaller portions but still fills one up. The staff are friendly and attentive and the ambiance is great with all of..."
Christine Olson
"Dined here recently and the experience was good. Prompt friendly service, short wait for a table and super quick food delivery on this visit. The..."
The Food Snob
"Never disappoints. Not only the best Mexican by far in Wellington, but one of the best generally. Ā This is not your standard Mexican stodge. Ā Food..."
Fat Dad
"Popped in for lunch and a beer! Ordered the beef and pulled pork tacos which were excellent and great hot sauce to accompany the meal , would..."
Jonathan Quirk
"Just. Fabulous. Authentic Mexican food in a warm friendly environment and fantastic service. Highly recommend the goat burrito and the smoked fish ..."
EpiCurious
"Having to head a little out of town for dinner at La Boca Loca means that eating there is not without a sense of 'this better be worth it' and,..."
Nik Jarvie-Waldrom
"I've been going to LaBocaLoca religiously since they opened in 2011. The flavours are so fresh, wonderful, and I love that they don't have a..."
Zora
"We love our local restaurant La Boca Loca especially because it is a living wage employer and uses organic ingredients where possible. Ā I like..."
Jane Little
"La Boca Loca is the most interesting and creative Mexican restaurant in Wellington. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and lots of vegan options. If..."
Jason Aldous
"Always excellent. I had the great pleasure to dine twice at La Boca Loca this week. It's a favorite, from the low key kicked back vibe and prompt..."
Dion Howard
"La Boca Loca recently catered a wedding I attended and it was the best wedding feast I've ever had. DIY tacos with all the trimmings and enough for..."
Nicole Skews-Poole
"Awesome atmosphere...friendly service and good food. Only let down was the wait time. Our food took over an hour to come out of the kitchen. Hence..."
Temi Taio
"ETHICAL ORGANIC MEXICAN FOOD! YUM! This place is a little on the steeper side however I don't mind paying extra because of their business ethics. Did..."
Crumpet King
"Welly trip. Work lunch. Nice little place. Good service. They got all the food for all of us in at the same time which is nice as no one was left..."
Jay
"Yummy as always! Love that such a yummy and chill place is tucked away in the burbs. Just a warning though, avoid the soup unless you can really..."
Eating My Way Around
"Went here after many recommendations from friends. It was mums birthday so my wife, mum and I made our way out from the Hutt to grab what we heard..."
Brewski
"La Boca Loca has a tasty selection of fresh meal options. They are all organic & ethically-responsible - offering their employees a living wage,..."
Orli B. Ahava
"Been wanting to try La Boca Loca for a while since I first saw it really. Cool place with an open kitchen and authentic decor. Went with my..."
Jordan Morrice
"Great Mexican food, and not too spicy if you don't want it to be, don't be afraid! Authentic flavours, built from scratch, excellent ingredients,..."
Ian Apperley
"Favorite Mexican restaurant in Wellington! Authentic, very tasty and great service.Pretty far out (right near the airport) but they set up..."
Crissy
"I popped into here on Sunday night after dropping someone off at the airport. I was with a group of four and all we wanted was a nice quick dinner..."
Gazzman
"Nice little hidden gem in the suburbs, just right for a get together with 9 of your best friends. My friend turned 25 and invited us for the..."
Flora Gotlieb
"Quite possibly the best Mexican in Wellington. La Boca Loca is really, really good. Not a very 'wordy' review, but I think the main point has been..."
Thebigbrennanski
"After reading the latest reviews for this restaurant (and being disappointed with my last visit to a favorite in the city - Pan De Muerto - who,..."
Hannah Dunn
"I could have had my 40th at any number of places in the city but chose La Boca for its relaxed vibe and great staff. A set menu was discussed and..."
Jimmy C
"La Boca Loca is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington and hands down the best Mexican restaurant.A great atmosphere with awesome..."
Sloan McPhee
"Huge fan of La Boca Loca. The food is exciting and delicious. Only quam is that the service can be average. In a previous visit it was very slow...."
Will Find
"Loved this place! Great service, got seated on a busy Friday night within 10 minutes! Amazing range of menu options, we had quesadillas, enchiladas..."
Alice Khaw
"This is obviously a very popular place. We should have booked a table, but didn't plan ahead. There were 5 of us, and initially we were standing at..."
Kepa Tairua
"Phew. Past that excitement phase where finding a table here was nearly impossible, we wad a great time one night. Service was great, food was great,..."
W. Ferreira
"Have visited several times, most recently to enjoy their Wellington on a Plate lunch menu. Very good - interesting, fresh, delicious. The mushrooms..."
Michelle
"A small group of us attended "La Boca Fina" last night where chef Will Michel created 5 courses matched with wines from Seresin..."
John Curtis
"I've just read a lot of reviews on here and can agree with both negatives and positives for this place. The food is a bit more expensive considering..."
Heather Casterline
"Tucked away in Miramar is this delightful place... I could tell from looking at it from the exterior first time i went a few weeks ago that it had..."
The Guppy
"Highly recommend this place. Have tried a lot of the menu enjoyed it all. Breakfast is a stand out as the burrito will flip your..."
Nicholas Booth
"I have been to La Boca Loca several times and each and every time I love it. I have tried nearly every item on the menu and love everything! The..."
Lauren
"Love this place great ambiance and food! Although I had a burrito meal and it did kind of taste more like a Turkish kebab than a Mexican dish it was..."
Woody Robinson
"La Boca Loca is one of my favorite places to dine in Wellington. The food is always delicious, the margaritas are the best, and the staff are..."
Lucy MacIntyre
"One word: DELICIOUS. I've been to La Boca Loca a few times and it is so tasty and just amazing. The burritos are incredible and the flavours will..."
Nix
"Absolutely delicious, fresh and tasty Mexican food. I had the tortilla soup, which was tasty but could have done with a more generous serving of..."
ReginaGeorge
"Just finished dinner at Boca Loca. Wow! I didn't book, crazy, but managed to get a seat at the window. I had the awesome tortilla soup, washed it..."
Reggie
"A friend and I dropped in on Sunday and sat at the bar. The place was hopping! The friendly staff were so great under all the pressure. They have a..."
Ezra
"A girlfriend and I went to La Boca Loca on Sunday night. It was absolutely pumping when we got there at 7pm without a reservation, but were seated at..."
Sonya
"I've visited twice now and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. The food isn't the "Kiwi-Mex" that we are used to in NZ (lots of cheese etc) but has an..."
Margot
"Hola. We went to La Boca Loca 13 July for dinner. We were seated by the toilets/office so next time I'd ask to be seated either by the open kitchen..."
Diane Leen
"La Boca Loca is great. Fantastic fresh food, friendly, professional staff, and welcoming decor. The popularity of the place is testament to the..."
Rebecca
"After a poor experience at La Boca Loca, we were provided with good compensation and invited to eat there again. Marianne and her team more than made..."
Tony Heyward
"This is the friendly, atmospheric, relaxed, vibey neighbourhood eatery that the Eastern Suburbs have been waiting for. Fast, no fuss service and..."
Sue
"I was there last night with my boyfriend and we both loved the burrito vegetariano, ceviche, and ensalada de frijoles. I loved the fish tacos in..."
Larisa
"Just had a holiday in Wellington and managed to squeeze in a few meals at this fab new Mexican. Loved the feel of the place. Hand made tortillas,..."
Sarah
"Altho it had just opened and was packed...my food arrived quickly, the staff were (seemingly) relaxed and professional and the food simple fresh and..."
Clare Christian
"Some of the best Mexican in town can be quite busy some days. The menu extensive and they go out of their way to offer homemade and Gluten Free..."
Jeremy Loader
"Lovely staff! Amazing food, the boca loca salad with smoked fish is highly..."
fReD T.
"Man, the flavors here are fantastic. We had some delicious food that I would most definitely rate at 4-5 stars. The burrito I had (the special for..."
Joseph Turley
"I love this place. The food is full of flavour and it's great to know you're paying for ethically sourced ingredients. A great range of local craft..."
Krystal Smith (krystalarrow)
"I went here with a large group of 14 several months ago, after struggling to get a table elsewhere. It had been the 7s weekend, and the first thing..."
Ben Sherwood
"The staff were super helpful and the meal was great. There is a good selection of beers, a cocktail of the week and wide range of tequila and..."
Gillian Rodgers
"Really great, obviously the place to eat if your catching a film just a few doors down. Nice meals and decently priced, order 2 alcohol drinks...."
Lee Bailey
"Authentic Mexican at a great price and it's delicious, what more could you want? Loved our host who knew lots about the menu and offered us a..."
Gemma Dyer
"Went there for some really good Mexican food, and found it, albeit a really limited menu for lunch. We each had pork and beef taco as well as chips..."
MM Sales
"Best Mexican in Wellington. It is a favourite for our family. Food is fresh with clean, moreish flavours. Salsa verde is delicious. We like this..."
Sujata Annavarapu
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
77/100 (4050 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Cajun & Creole
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Jambalaya
Fish Taco
Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie
Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
Beignets
Ribs
Beignets
Sandwiches
Po' Boys
Prawns
Gumbo
Burger
Southern Fried Chicken Waffles
Fish
Eggs And
Beef
Pork
PO Boys
Pulled Pork
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffle
Pumpkin Pie
Seafood chowder
Burrito
Jambalaya GF
Chicken in a Basket
Huevos Rancheros
Nachos
Salad
Curly Fries
French Toast
Wings
Fish Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
Toasts
French Toast
Nachos
Chicken And Waffles
Chowder
Burritos
Waffles
Tapas
Apple Pie
Sit down
American
CafƩ
Cajun & Creole
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Mid-range
"Lovely place with funky decor, great food and great service! The coffee and cuban sandwich were delicious and can't wait to try other dishes when I'm..."
Iunki
"Decided to get some lunch at Sweet Motherā€™s Kitchen (SMK) after seeing the good reviews on Google and Zomato.Hush Puppies šŸ¤«šŸ¶..."
Veeral Patel
"The service was good. The food was great (recommend the tacos). The price of food was amazing. You do not have to book for this place - just turn up...."
Ian De Terte
"Man catchin' beignetsAgain why Auckland no haveThank you Sweet..."
Cho
"Love this place! Make sure we visit whenever weā€™re in the capital. Fried chicken, corn bread, Po boys, breakfast burrito mmmmhmmmmm, food..."
Kelly Dalgety
"Had the most amazing breakfast. Fresh fish, full of flavour and for my savory tooth just the right of amount of cream and egg and heat. Awesome...."
Marigold
"Great service, we had too sit outside for a bit while we waited for a table inside but that was okay. The curly fries were so good and the artichoke..."
Judy Chalmers
"Came welli again after a year literally for this. Ordered beef and bean nacho, fish taco, chicken n fries and peanut butter shake. Everything came at..."
Chris Wang
"This place has positive vibes and staff was very friendly. I have ordered Eggs Benedict and regular mocha and it was good. One of my friend..."
Epicure
"Friends and I craved fried food for our last meal in Wellington! Sweet Motherā€™s Kitchen was recommended so we had to visit!I ordered the..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Solid 4. Great Service. Warm inside. All meals look amazing, coffee a tad off dropped the score. They can get busy, an iconic wellington spot. Casual..."
Ryan
"Had the breakfast burrito and my girlfriend had the waffles. Both were absolutely fantastic. Great food, great coffee and amazing service. Very cool..."
Pete
"I went here a few weeks ago the food was delicious and came in a timely matter. Definitely one of those highlights of Wellington and a must visit,..."
Steven
"Gotta be honest and say itā€™s kinda ā€˜crustyā€™ but loads of food options. Super friendly staff. Dealing with a busy Monday lunch they were all..."
Pick&Mix
"Yum yum in my tum! Absolutely loved Sweet Motherā€™s! The service was 10/10, the food was 11/10 šŸ™ŒšŸ¼ I cannot wait to be back! Check..."
Sheryl
"Po boys are a must! And also the curly fries with their special sauce. I do agree with others that the place is sort of tacky and feels as if you are..."
Meikura Williams
"Was very tasty and good. Chicken was cooked good and tasty :) Food was well priced and in decent proportions..."
Review Man
"Been wanting to try this place for a long time finally not that busy when I came. Unique and cool cafe set-up very American deco. I ordered a waffle..."
Mark A.
"The best curly fries ever! That is my best description of this place! And their fried chicken are so good too and it taste even better with their..."
Adventure Foodie
"The only thing in-authentic about this place is the size - it's too big by Bourbon St standards. But the food is amazing!! I ordered waffles topped..."
Megha Dogra
"This will forever be my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. Curly fries and milkshakes are also a..."
Elyse
"Holy moly, if only I could have their homemade pies EVERY SINGLE DAY! I had eggs on sourdough bread and a slice of peanut butter pie, I have to say..."
Hanna
"Was here on Sunday and just love coming to this place.. I don't come for the comfortable surroundings because its not.. but ratherr for the heart..."
Fat Bob
"Fantastic restaurant and must be one of the top places on Courtenay Place! Apparently it's been here forever according to my dining colleague. Simple..."
Frank
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is always a nice & cosy experience with its American South & Mexican inspired cuisine.Today, because it was busy (as..."
Michael Gray
"Always always love eating at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the food is always great and the service is always fantastic. My grandchildren love the curly..."
Royden Shierlaw
"I had yummy peppermint tea in a retro looking tea pot! Fabulous. Also, the seafood chowder & crispy bread were divine! Busy little place, but the..."
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
"The 15 min wait for a table was definitely worth it. Service was great, atmosphere was awesome. Had the fried chicken with coleslaw and curly fries..."
Kate O'Sullivan
"I absolutely loved the curly fries and the amazing sauce that came with it. I liked the chicken as well but the curly fries were just so good...."
M
"Pre dope food here and awesome atmosphere. Gave the New Orleans prawns a go with a jug of sangria all for under $60.00 and it tasted great, pretty..."
Hadyn Coker
"Amazing! It was packed even on a Wednesday night, but a table was freed up in no time! Didn't want anything too large so I had a Po Boy on its own so..."
Sophie Oliver
"Loved everything about this place. Went back a second time the next day. The Black Bean Breakfast Burrito was awesome. Definitely a highlight. Had an..."
Tracy Bass
"Came on a Tuesday during lunch hour, and it is very busy and packed! Waiters were attentive but really stretched. Decor was interesting and..."
Cathy Xiong
"Only had shakes and cakes here but the snicker shakes weren't as flavourful and a little too milky. the pumpkin pie and pecan pie were really good...."
Annie Bananie
"Came here because everyone recommends it but found the food to just be average really. Can't complain for the good price of some of the foods but it..."
EsmeEats
"Our friend invite us to this place when we are in Wellington. We order their famous curly fries, buttermilk soaked fried chicken and some breakfast..."
Andrean
"I went to SMK for a dinner with workmates and have to say of was z great experience. I had the chicken in a basket. I loved the curly fries and..."
Malcolm Hughson
"Great place - very busy which is always a good sign. This place came recommended and did not disappoint. I had the breakfast burrito with added..."
Emily Pavey
"Went here for brunch on a Sunday so fairly busy. Seated quickly but still had to wait a fair while for food! Ordered the 2 eggs on toast (poached)..."
Daisy Smith
"Been there twice in the last couple of weeks. The food has always been good so far. Have tried the chipotle chicken quesadillas and the nachos. Both..."
Kayleigh
"Love coming here - I always get the same thing - their curly fries! They are so good. The atmosphere is super chill and always have a great dining..."
Sarah Alberino
"This place was packed so we actually went off to have dinner somewhere else but ended up coming back to wait for a table. We waited about 10-15..."
Jess
"This is my fave in Welly and a must if your after food that is different, and soulful and makes you happy! Eggs Herbert: Creamed spinach,..."
Sungsam7
"Id heard so much good about Sweet Mothers Kitchen, I couldn't wait to try it for myself finally. The place was busy. Tables filled both inside..."
Jenjaroo
"For a chill night with friends you can't beat Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It has a flare all of it's own with influences in it's menu of Mexico and the..."
Laura Mackey
"Very trendy little spot that was shown to be popular irrespective of the time of day. Enjoyed a breakfast beignet and coffee - simply ordered this as..."
The Kats Meow
"Sweet Mothers Kitchen is tucked on the end of Courtnay place with indoor and pavement (outdoor) seating. The menu includes Mexican and southern..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"I hadn't been here in nearly 2 years and was relieved to find it was still as good as I remembered! I had the hush puppies, the beef quesadilla and a..."
Michele
"We came down to Wellington to visit the Te Papa museum and the Dreamworks Exhibit over Waitangi weekend, and decided to try Sweet Mother's Kitchen on..."
Alice P
"Sweet Mother's is home to authentic Mexican cuisine. The taco's have an excellent texture and are seasoned perfectly. With friendly service and great..."
TheTomato
"My favourite place to go with friends on a late night dinner date. They have the best milkshakes in town (snickers!!) and their dessert pies are to..."
Grace Ko
"Interestingly decorated place! Tonight we had the Mad dog beef ribs vegetarian nachos and a side of creamy mushrooms. Yum yum yum yummety..."
Crumpet King
"Had the peanut butter pie. Very sweet and the base is a bit soggy. I tend to prefer the savoury stuff here. Their shakes is pretty good too...."
Travels4Food
"Had been wanting to visit this spot for a while after hearing good things. Was surprised to read about bad service in some reviews, but thought I'd..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"The inside is a little basic but the outdoor eating area is pleasant on a nice day.. They do takeaways too so they have all the bases..."
Rhodri Williams
"It's always busy which is frustrating but the staff normally sort you out and the longest I've ever waited for a table was 15 min. I highly suggest..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Yummy yummy yummy. Love their milkshakes the snickers one is to die for and their curly fries. Some other items are hit or miss but still a great..."
Jayna Patel
"Recommended by a friend so we decided to have lunch there on our last day in Wellington.We shared a beef taco and curly fries between us...."
Mili Goswami
"Sweet mothers staff and service is unbeatable - always happy always nice always fast. Milkshakes I'd recommend and black bean nachos, along with..."
Stacy Heyman
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I love you so. Thank you for being realistic about your wait times (I get, you're insanely popular, and with good reason)...."
Luke Alexander
"Have been there a few times got the French Toast with bacon and did enjoy it although I think it's a bit expensive for the quantity. But good. No..."
Ines
"Always a pleasant experience at sweet mothers kitchen! Hands down the best cut fries in Wellington!!! Would definitely come back again,..."
Jessica Teasdale
"I've always been a fan of these guys, always busy always enjoyable. The food type they put out is a particular favourite of mine, and they do it the..."
James Ford
"This is the place to go for the best milkshakes in Wellington city! Delicious milkshakes served in a fashionable and unique style. The hot chips are..."
Sam Hodgson
"I tried to come here the other morning for lunch but it was full - which is always a good sign. unfortunately I was starving so we wandered on..."
Amanda Hailwood
"I always enjoy sweet mothers kitchen when I'm in Wellington. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it. The Snickers Milkshake is the..."
David Palfreyman
"Great little cafe for breakfast if you can wait for a table!! This place seems very unorganized but the staff deals great and never forgets you....."
Erin Moffatt
"I used to love Sweet Mother's Kitchen but since being back in Wellington, I can't help but compare it to similar restaurants I have been to in..."
LucyGoosey
"Service was awesome! We preordered our meal and as soon as we were seated our meals came out. The curly fries was awesome together with the creole..."
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
"Always love this place. Since going veg there isn't much choice for me, but curly fries and the Mac m cheese are still on offer to me. My only beef..."
Alex Shatford
"went the other day with my little click/ friends and we ordered key lime pie, peanut butter pie, banana cream pie and pecan and bourbon pie I think..."
James Fale
"Frequently come here for Brunch with friends. As a student the prices can sometimes be a little much but the servings are generally generous enough..."
Caitlin Watters
"This is what good cafe culture is. We are always greeted with a smile and looked after well. The cafe has achieved successfully achieved its own..."
Claz
"awesome atmosphere. the food is average. i really enjoyed my milkshake. if this place is full just go up to the counter and tell the wait staff that..."
Kate S
"The place is rather packed and can get like that rather fast so get in while you can because the food is amazing every time you are there. We were..."
Nicola
"It was very busy and we had to sit outside. Yet, aside from the cold; the food was delicious, the music was groovy, and the service was very helpful...."
Michael Henrys
"We were here for a pre-dinner snack but the menu looked so good we are more than we intended to. Mac and cheese and pecan pie were both delicious,..."
Kwan-Lyn
"Food was lovely. Fries a little to salty but apart from that everything tasted good..."
Terri O' Kane
"Love the food and service here!! Faultless !! Will keep coming back for the yummy shakes and sammys!! Tables turn over quick so if I have to wait for..."
Weenutter
"Wow. Sunday evening and this place is full. That is a testament to how good the food is. What I love about this place is the ambiance. The walls are..."
RaeRae
"Cosy environment, incredibly popular so I suggest going on a quiet day or book in advance! Food. Is. To. Die. For. I recommend the curly fries and..."
Tara Jones Rudge
"It's the real deal. I lived in Texas and have travelled around Louisiana and the food here stands up. Sure it ain't smoked overnight out the back but..."
Luke Sherwood
"Real sweet atmosphere, menu, portions, and prices. Two pieces of advice for the beef ribs: (1) Cook it slower and longer. The flavours didn't get a..."
Dan Da Man
"If there was one restaurant that won me over in Wellington, it would have to be Sweet Mother's Kitchen. The menu, a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"As an all 'round flavour sampler we chose a trio of pies to tuck into for our midnight snack. The peanut butter pie is creamy and distinctly peanutty..."
Heneedsfood
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is, and yes I will now drop a popular saying in New Zealand, Sweet As. I got to admit it, I have heard great things about this..."
Puku Princess
"Had such a nice pot of tea that had the cutest tea cosy, blue and knitted.And chicken! Om nom! Very good dessert as well.Lovely..."
Sananda Chatterjee
"Visited Welly on the weekend had such an amazing breakfast here on Saturday that we had to return on Sunday too!!! Ā  Had Flossys Favorites, and the..."
Holly Roberts
"Extremelly popular place, always full so we thought the food must be good here (it was just aroud the corner from our hotel) it was! It's a very..."
Daiana Cordoba
"Love hate relationship at SMK - I love it my wife hates it!That being the case my visits are usually with one of the kids for a sneaky Po..."
Philip Reeve
"Despite being packed this place actually managed to have a really good atmosphere. The food was hearty and filling and had genuine authentic flare!..."
Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho
"Comfort food!! Sweet Mother's Kitchen is one of those restaurants that always comes up when asked for recommendations.Ā Known for their..."
Crissy
"Sweet Mothers is such an integral part of the local foodie scene here in Wellywood and one if my personal favs. From curly fries to beignets to PO..."
BKL
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen has an amazing ambience! No matter what time I visit or walk by, it's always busy and packed full of people. Relaxed, cozy and..."
Sophia
"Great food and okay coffee (very bitter), however the food makes up for it. Quirky decor, and although it was really busy the staff managed to find..."
Alex Galletty
"Love this place. Had jerk chicken po boy and pulled beef and caramelised onion quesadilla both absolutely delish! Service was really good! Will come..."
Kez
"The buttermilk chicken and curly fries with slaw is so damn good will be getting this every time I'm in wellington from now on! The coffee is strong..."
SarahandElla
"I used to be a massive fan of SMK, back when I was in high school. Unfortunately, I think that in the last few years the quality has gone down, both..."
Eleanor Hay
"If you come to Wellington you will inevitably hear about Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It's a local, historic, iconic establishment.Despite the..."
Wilson Chau
"Visited again after couple of years. The ambience is still intact. The simple and rustic nature of the restaurant is very unassuming but the quality..."
Mathew George
"THE BEST!!! Especially their crumbed chicken. Great food... yum yum... But the waffles are a bit too floury for me... Nonetheless, definitely a must..."
Auie Robrigado
"Absolutely loved Sweet Mothers Kitchen on a recent trip to Wellington. The look and feel of the cafe is relaxed, and funky. They have Ā a great..."
Lozalock
"I have been here on several occasions, and every time I have had amazing, tasty meals and not too long a wait, even when they are..."
Emma Ferguson
"The food was like all of my favorite things from home on one menu!! Finally someone in NZ who knows how to do hot wings right. Spinach &..."
Mike Goldstein
"Would probably have carried on walking past (due to signs of dilapidation such as stuffing out of chairs & mismatched cups & saucers) but as..."
Jane
"Although it can be slightly pricey, I have always had really delicious food from Sweet Mother's, and had great service from the staff there...."
Cath L
"Great service here last night and the place was humming :) . I was early but one of the waitresses was super accommodating n got me a table anyways...."
Siobhan
"After reading a few reviews I was a bit hesitant to go but we went for lunch on Tuesday and it was lovely. We had a lovely friendly waitress, in fact..."
Melanie White
"Have eaten here on several occasions. We like the casual atmosphere and funky decor. Service has been a bit slow but they are usually very busy...."
Mary T-soon
"I really enjoy coming to this place. The beef nachos are my fav. The staff are really friendly. Not a big review, just worth saying that this is a..."
Cedric Mason
"We came here for a pre-Hobbit lunch between Christmas and New Year. It was humming, food was delicious - highly recommend the fish po boy - and the..."
Philippa Lagan
"French toast was awesome, as was my soy cappa.Enjoyable time! Waitress seemed preoccupied. But other than that, brilliant experience..."
Joe Turner
"Love Sweet Mothers Kitchen! I usually go for lunch and always order the prawn poboy. It's always delicious. I recently tried the swamp dip and was..."
Laura
"Stopped in for lunch during our stay this past weekend. We had a shrimp po' boy, and a fish po' boy. I much preferred the fish po' boy as it had more..."
Kepa Tairua
"I go there all the time - delicious food, and affordable! My favourite is the chicken burrito, but the macaroni and cheese "The Moose" is really..."
Sitakali
"Ever since I first visited Sweet Mother's, I've been meaning to go back. The place definitely lives up to the hype, with cheap, amazing, food. I'm..."
Cruz Johnson
"Locals will tell you that Sweet Mother's Kitchen is the ultimate spot for homely comfort, hipster vibes and famous curly fries. We're fans too,..."
Nicole
"Great food at reasonable prices. The gumbo was yummy and only $14!!! Obviously a popular place and generally don't take bookings so I suppose not a..."
Colette
"Brilliant - great food, good atmosphere, good prices - highly recommend Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Especially some of the mexican specialties. Very..."
JJ JJ
"Love going to get my eat on.Don't go if your in a rush and want your own table. Go there relaxed with lots of time to chill with the other..."
Casey
"My daughter and I were down from Auckland for a short break and tried Sweet Mothers Kitchen. The service was excellent I found the waiter was very..."
Maree Crabb
"delicious food, great service and price!!would definitely..."
Helen Autagavaia
"I love going to this place everytime I am back in welly. Get the Ribs with curly fries and colslaw, so yum!! My girlfriend always has yummy things..."
Ian Barr
"A popular place amongst locals, this can be it's downfall. There is often a long wait to get a table, but the food is good and reasonably priced. The..."
Aa Ch
"I love this place - their chilli wings and chowder, crab and cheese dip .... coffee mm mm very very good informal, shared trestle table dining makes..."
Kym Hamilton
"One word. Po'boy. Is that one word? Who cares go get..."
Lucy
"Some friends of ours had popped in earlier to try and get a table booked but it was busy so we went off to another bar and they gave us a call when..."
Elaine Young
"This place is always busy! They food is Southern American food and it is really good. One American lady next to me was concerned if it was..."
Reviewer007
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is popular, so arrive early on busy nights as they don't take bookings. However, they offered to call us in half an hour once..."
Caffeinated Weka
"Firstly, assigning a website 'tag' of Mexican is not supposed to make this a Mexican place (a response to others comments). The restaurant does not..."
Chris
"One of my favourite places to dine whenever I'm in Wellington. Cheap, cheerful and fun. Love the food (yes rich but it doesn't pretend to be anything..."
Missy Davidson
"I had lunch at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the service was efficient and on time, especially when you only have an hours' lunch. the food was good and..."
Tasha
"I was a customer in this restaurant and find the staff are friendly and professional in their service. I love the food, the portion is good and..."
Leigh
"I adored Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not..."
Alice C
"Great mexican-styled well-priced food in a relaxed and funky atmosphere, excellent range of mexican beers to boot. Best mexican food I've had in..."
Duncan Neilson
"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is Wellington eating staple. Every time I venture down to this part of the country I tick another dish off the menu and have..."
Madicattt
"Sweet Motherā€™s Kitchen stole our hearts, arteries included. This is unapologetic, calorific dining at it's best. Expect Cajun and Creole dishes..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"My recent trip to Wellington with my sister meant that I could once again, indulge in some of the spectacular food that Wellington has to offer. My..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Great food and food choices, great service, near the heart of the city. Cost is average for the area, but given the excellent food I rank this..."
Charlie Callcut
"Cajun food - what's not to like? Well maybe the fact that it is SO hard to get a table, let alone one of the two oh so desirable booths .... but if..."
Kai Luv
"Have eaten here for 12 years off and on. The food comes served in little plastic baskets, so it really does feel like the quintessential diner..."
Graeme Wooller
"Very good service, good menu ā€¦ not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare fried chicken and their..."
karandeep singh
"The burritos were awesome! Reasonable price and simple and big. šŸ˜ Ribs was dried and the sauce was too much, but it was good to..."
AnnA
"Finallyā€¦a restaurant that knows how to do a steak medium-well, without the chef throwing his toys out of the cot, or knives at the serving staff. I..."
Nick Dobier
"A great find in Wellington for those on the lookout for great Cajun food. The blackened fish is to die for, the Jambalaya delicious and even Beignet..."
Tony Redhead
"After seeing that there was Jumbalaya on the menu, I couldn't go past. It made my nose run a bit but unlike the song my pants weren't on fire. Next..."
anthony851
"My new favourite restaurant in Wellington! The food is fantastic. Nice American flavours and good portion sizes. Service was great and although we..."
Nikhil George
"Love this place and the bustling vibe. Food was delish. Happy to provide some pulled pork for my salad instead of chicken ....and it wasn't on the..."
Lynette Edmonds
"Went there for there for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast had the eggs bomba, breakfast burrito with SMK spicy sausage and a side of hash. It was..."
Stacey Wang
"My wife and stopped by here for some lunch. Had an amazing lunch here. The service was great! Comfortable seating and eating area. I would have..."
Krishin Stephen Pillay
"Lovely food and good choice, reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly. Really nice...."
Janet Taylor
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"Staff were really friendly and the food was made really quick but to high quality. The salads were really fresh and the chicken was nice and soft..."
Junioroakes3
"I had their beef nachos with cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes and garlic sauce and it was delicious all for $13! Was a great size for a lunch..."
Jessica
"In my opinion, it is the best fast food joint at the moment. The vegetarian chikito is sooooo tasty I could eat it everyday! The selection of..."
Kris
"Sunday lunch. Popped in after yoga. Not been here before. They do vegan or veggie versions of their dishes. Eg: swap meat for refried..."
Sean P E Fleming
"So yum!!!! Can't recommend enough. Only wanted a little bit of sauce and they followed that. So filling and satisfying will be back once a..."
Olivia Jackson
"Small joint with not much in terms of seating, I had low expectations when I initially stepped foot in the restaurant. Their choice of options for..."
Anant
"Yummy place for a quick bite. Think of it as a Mexican Sunway restaurant. Pick what you want, veggies, sauces, cheese. You can get a beer with..."
Bbabiuk
"Came in for lunch today and we got a couple of the smaller Burrito options. Whipped up quickly "Subway style" with no dramas. Both Chicken ones and..."
Simon Kearsley
"Yes I love it! This is like the subway of Mexican food, it's really fast and somewhat healthy. The white rice was really good and I believe they have..."
Hungover Munch Kid
"Like a Mexican version of subway. So basically better flavours and nicer decor. There are a good selection of menu options and everything can be a..."
Steven Lee
"Absolutely yummy. Soft taco, very tasty, juicy, every ingredient perfect size and perfectly cooked, even the packaging is brilliant; solid container..."
Craig
"One of the better Zambreros that I have been too. Good variety of choice and the staff, when I visited, were very helpful. Burritos were very..."
Chris Torley
"As far as takeaway burritos go, Zambrero is great. The guy serving us was friendly enough and laid on burrito fillings pretty generously. The guy..."
Anthony Wong
"Great food and ability to customise your..."
Robert McDougall
"I would go here everyday if I could. Super fast, efficient, perfect for your lunch break and food is..."
Michelle Calitz
"Beautiful mexican food. Had the quesadillas heated and it was lovely. Customer service was lovely. Definitely would go back and try something..."
Jordan Wilson
"Great to have some Mexican food. Really enjoyed..."
Len Schlemmer
"It's very difficult for me to not like a Zambrero. It is my favourite fast food enterprise. Not biased because it's an Australian company. They were..."
Peter Cartledge
"Delicious burritos and for a good cause too. The charity aspect does make them a little expensive - definitely a treat not an every day food...."
Gael Price
"Review for Petone: The food is great! Staff mostly great, friendly and very helpful except for one. He makes no effort to acknowledge nor communicate..."
My Inspiration
"The food here is really good. I recommend the burrito but actually the whole menu looks tasty. I went at lunch time during a working week so it was..."
Michael McGimpsey
"Very clean and tidy place! Awesome customer service and catered to our diet with no problems at all. Only bummer is the amount of meat served, could..."
Tj Carr
"Love this place. Ethos is great. Feed the world one taco at a time. Great flavours and options. Super fast service and open till late. IQ barrito is..."
Jared Wood
"Had the burritos and classic bowl. Food is always tasty and fresh. Eco friendly, can we have some kind of eco plate with our burritos? ditch the..."
Adrian
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"First of all was open on Xmas day (brilliant)! Secondly, the guy serving us was super kind and helpful, he seemed happy to explain the difference..."
Isabella Clague
"My friends and I absolutely love the nachos, can't stop spending our money here! Absolutely fabulous customer service, always super friendly and..."
Siobhan Costello
"Friendly staff member, the most beautiful tacos ever with yummy salsa and dressings. The loo's needed a decent clean, & needed T paper topping up,..."
X F
"This Mexican chain restaurant has recently opened. The food is more towards the fresh/authentic Mexican approach than the more common Tex-Mex seen in..."
Jaimie Frazer
"I ordered the big burrito and it was pretty good. The girl behind the counter was super friendly as she was teaching a new worker the ropes as they..."
Logan Schwartfeger
"Experience is dependant on the whim of the server, as to how they pack the spoons and fill the burritos, nachos etc. I've had great meals and okay..."
Helen Paul
"Have ordered the nachos on numerous occasions and will continue. The customer service is always impeccable and my friends and I are always left..."
Olive Mitchell
"Not my personal favorite food but was a good visit for a quick meal. Restroom out of order at the..."
Harry Brendon Potter
"My coworker took me here one day when i couldnt think of anything to eat and now itā€™s my go to lunch ! The guy who works at lunch is so nice and..."
Annie Liang
"Great food and opening hours but pretty unfriendly and strange staff. My food was assembled violently, and condiments were applied with such vigor..."
Z D
"Solid Tex-Mex place, affordable and good quality but on the smaller..."
Drew Mack
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