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Machete Coffee
93/100 (218 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
South American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Mexican
South American
Central American
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Banana Bread
hot chocolate
Tapas
Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Cheese Scone
The End of Our Taco Chips
CafƩ
South American
Mexican
Central American
CafƩ
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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
Tequila Joe's
86/100 (1035 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
South American
Bar
Mexican
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Cactus Pork Carnitas
Tacos
Baja Quesadilla Grande
Seafoods Empanadas
Burrito
Broccoli Salad Dressing
Chicken Wings
Chicken Tacos Lunch
Cauliflower Salad Dressing
Fish
Doris Plum Margaritas
Pork
Potato Salad
Loaded fries
Mojito
Beef
Jalapeno Poppers
Beer
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Tequila
Fish Tacos
Chicken Nachos
Wings
Buffalo Wings
Chili Bowl
Beef Rancheros
Tapas
JalapeƱo Cheese Dip
Sit down
Bar
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
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
Colombian
Mexican
Barbecue
Barbecue
South American
Mexican
Brazilian
Brazilian
Colombian
South American
Argentinian
Argentinian
Dinner
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Barbecue
South American
Mexican
Argentinian
Brazilian
Colombian
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
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