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    Besos Latinos

    3.3 (27 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Classy
    Casual

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    Sophie H.

    Since I've been living up in Auckland, I have been going crazy for Mexican food. I think solely because there's so many decent offerings up here, and Besos would definately be one of my top picks. Besos is actually an amalgamation of Latin flavours from Cuba to Argentina and Brazil, so it's not just Mexican! Located in the always busy Elliot Stables complex, basically a fancy upgrade to the common food court model. There is separate dining options available in the actual restaurant or if you are eating out with others who are ordering from other places then you can eat out in the 'village common'. I had a chicken quesadilla type thing and it was so good, just fresh authentic flavours with a whole lotta mole dipping sauce! Mmmm

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    Arthur C.

    As many other reviews have described, Besos Latinos is hidden away from the bustle of the Elliot Stables communal dining area. The interior latin-american-themed decor and overall atmosphere was great. They played Latin American music (mix of traditional and contemporary) which has a great vibe. Apparently they have live music in the weekends. We came in for a light lunch: bruschettas with sides of salad and rice which was great. However if you want a more filling lunch you might want to go for something else. (They have a different dinner menu also) I ordered a cappuccino afterwards, they add cinnamon which was a nice touch but if you're not a fan of cinnamon you should probably advise them when you order their coffees.

    Very cool Mexican style decor
    Kevin C.

    An aesthetically pleasing space with some great Mexican decor. A lovely spot to eat. The menu is not exclusively Mexican.. more of a Central South American blend..dishes from all over. We ate a couple of starters..chips and salsa and jalapeño poppers. Nice heat! We then had chicken enchiladas and burritos washed down with margaritas. I'd love to see some freshness worked into the menu. The food was good but think bringing in fresh elements into the dishes opposed to pre-made dishes will really elevate this great little restaurant. The service was good and friendly. The waiter was chatty and genuine.

    Courtney E.

    Besos Latinos is found in Elliot Stables in Central Auckland. After seeing photos of the great vibes it provided I thought it looked like the place to be. However we came during a weekday lunchtime of which it was very quiet. Maybe only a few tables seated. For such a quiet service, the drinks came out incredibly slow. We ordered a caprioska jug, and it came out as we were almost finishing our meal. We had questioned where it was and we were told it was coming soon..hmm. The food was, nice. It doesnt shout amazing. The one standout was the pastry for the empanadas which had that soft chewy texture but flaky and crispy on the outside. It is cool how they make a foot long taco which is what we shared. Besos Latinos fills the spot and nothing was bad, but nothing was fantastic, although except maybe the caprioska. It deserves a lot of credit, even though the wait was well long. I would recommend maybe coming for dinner or cocktails if thats more your scene to get the real Mexican boisterous vibe. Rating Food: 6.5/10 Service: 7/10 Value for Money: Average Elliot Street, Elliot Stables Auckland Central Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 12pm-2pm, 530pm-Late Sat 530pm-Late Sun 1pm-8pm

    Rachel C.

    I have no idea why this place was one of Metros top 10 eats in 2011... A lot must of changed since then. Some decorations are cute, others naff, the place is empty and the food cold. My waiter is nice but doesn't make up for the lack of all other sparkle

    Francisca C.

    We had one of those grab one vouchers, two machete tacos, 2 beers and chips and salsa. I heard great things about this place so I was slightly expecting great things... However I felt I was let down. The food was average - I prefer mama locos soft shell tacos, we had one chicken and one beef and they tasted the same.. I was expecting more.. The Mexican beer on the other hand was really nice!

    Authentic Mexican Decor but NOTHING like Authentic Mexican Flavor
    Nadine R.

    This is a restaurant that captures the true feel of Mexico. Don't even consider eating here if you know what Mexican food is supposed to taste like. It's amazing that they managed to make terrible tacos and some of the worst margaritas I've ever tried. Being Mexican, I understand that some ingredients from Mexico might be difficult to acquire in New Zealand. However, portraying this food as Mexican is a travesty.

    We love the place, the food and the service. Really worth going again. Check out for events of good Latin music live. We came for our anniversary. The rustic decor brought us memories of our wedding in a "hacienda", (a 16th century farm homstea) in Latin America. And the food was incredible!

    Vegetarian nachos! $12

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    Review Highlights - Besos Latinos

    The decor is cute and kinda rustic, set in the back of the Elliot Stables, Besos Latinos looks unsurprising.

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