The food was pretty good, I loved the birria tacos. Food was reasonably priced for the area. The…read moreservice was friendly and great, and I loved the Dias de la Mortes kinda theme they've got with the decorations. This place was hopping on a Friday evening. No bar seating, but they have both indoor and outdoor seating, a surprising amount for a smaller venue. I've had tons of Mexican food since I live in the US on the west coast. This isn't bad at all for being half a world away. :)

So I was walking by and the sign caught my eye. Not fancy. But that's why it caught my eye. You…read moreknow the true Mexican restaurant type of sign. You know where it's not so great of a neighborhood. The places where great Mexican food is found. So this area is not sketchy. I haven't really found any place in New Zealand that is. So when I saw the sign. I had to stop and see. And I was right. They have Spanish music going on. The place is really decorated inside like I would expect a non fancy true Mexican place. Very clean and very welcoming. And the tacos I ate are like the ones I would find in that rough area of LA or San Diego maybe TJ. Just perfect. They carry a couple Mexican beers. The favorites. Modelo Negra , Pacifico and of course Corona. This place is supposed to be good at night. Starting Tuesday- Sunday. I'll find out tonight. Lol.

I came here on a Saturday with a friend for her birthday. We are both from California and really…read moremiss good Mexican food, and we'd heard that this place was pretty good. Walking in to this restaurant reminded me of walking in to a Chevy's - it's a similar atmosphere. They have a menu that is filled with half drinks and half food. I ordered a classic margarita and a veggie burrito without cheese and without sour cream (I'm vegan). They were really accommodating on my order and it all came out correctly. My friend ordered the veggie fajitas and hers looked so good. My boyfriend, who was with us, ordered a chicken quesadilla, and he liked it. We had asked for chips and salsa when we ordered, but the waiter forgot to bring them out until after our food. The food came out super quick, so it wasn't a problem. When I ate one of the chips, I realized we were not in California any more. They tasted like packaged chips and the salsa tasted like Pace salsa. Not quite what I'm used to, but after some travel abroad I've come to realize that we are spoiled for Mexican food in California. The drinks were mediocre. I could barely taste alcohol in mine, which was surprising as I rarely drink hard alcohol so I thought I would be able to taste it right away. Maybe I'm just used to strong drinks ;) I wasn't particularly impressed with anything about this place but I was very happy to be in a Mexican restaurant that offered burritos and real Mexican food. The food came out as we ordered it and the burrito was good. I ate the whole thing! All in all, it wasn't a particularly memorable experience, but the food was good and came out quick.

Located at the beautiful Mission Bay this place is great! It's always busy especially when the…read moreMariachi (Mexican band) are playing live music. They have a huge range of very delicious drinks, and if you go there a tip for the girls order the El Torero margarita :P (picture below) Their $16 nachos are huge but not so much the best I've had, they add too much jalapenos in my opinion but everyone has their own different taste buds. If you like spicy then it's definitely for you! ;) As for my favourite dish it's the Eye Fillet with sweet (Kumra) potatoe and salsa from the Grill Menu. The atmosphere is amazing! They have amazing lizards in a tank which is a must see, especially when they wear lil sombrero hats! And if you have children they will let them hold the lizards, very cute! Hahaha! Speaking of sombreros they have a variety of beautifully designed sombreros which they let you to wear, just don't be afraid to ask the staff if they could give them to you. They're very fun and awesome for photos! Makes the atmosphere even better :D Only critique that I do have is that due to how overly busy they are, and always trying to fit everyone in, it feels like a rush to eat and leave. Especially during night times. The last time me and my boyfriend went there, we didn't even finish our meals and they took our plates away in such a rush that it was quite surprising. It all happened so quickly neither of us had the time to act. It was disapointing because the meal was so delicious we didn't have time to enjoy it or finish it :( But definitely try it out, and before you go make sure you make a booking otherwise it will get chaotic!

I went to this restaurant a couple times and i highly recommend! I had a chicken burrito, the…read moreflavour was just powerful and very tasty. The people were nice and the wait wasn't that long. I also enjoy their cheesey dip with chips. I will for sure be back soon!

This is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Pukekohe and saying that I haven't tried the new taco…read moreplace I think the food is reasonably authentic it's not like Taco Bell nice place to Eaton trendy for young people

Wow! These guys are awesome! Despite being past closing time when we arrived on Sunday evening,…read morethey welcomed us in and cooked their consistently excellent Mexican fare. I've always had a good experience here and I wasn't disappointed this time either. Muchas Gracias!

We dropped in at 7pm on Friday, and the place was super busy. Confused by no staff acknowledgement…read morewe stood around at the counter waiting for a staffer to let us know if we could have a table. They took our name and then did seat us in but it was just rather awkward. The couple that owned the place dropped by the table individually and we said we were ready to order, and they both went to get a server to take our order... Again a bit awkward. Once we ordered, the food came quickly, and it was actually very tasty and enjoyable food. They did make a mistake instead of a chicken chimichanga they delivered a vegetarian, but by the time I realized I'd eaten half of it and I really liked it. I think it is just new restaurant settling into a rhythm, so we will go back again soon and hope for service to match the good food.

Father's Day lunch. Opened only recently next door to Lonestar. Even though they normally take…read morereservations as it was Father's Day they did not on that particular Sunday. Parking not a problem as heaps around. The interior decor was really cool and inviting. On entering is the fully loaded bar and the margarita pitcher was simply yum and only 23$ for 500ml. Heaps of cocktails to choose from. We started with a shared platter and then mains which were quite filling and no room for churrios :-/. The staff were very friendly and there is outdoor seating as well. Quite pricy though compared to Mexico franchisee menus and there was no spicy fried chicken which I so wanted. Overall a pleasant experience and will def go there again as it is only a five minute drive from my place. Worth a try :) got a few names mixed up with the mains must b d margaritas lol...sorry yelpers :-/

I had a couple of tacos here the other day, and they were pretty good. It could have been a better…read moreend to my Saturday night out, but then it could have been the drive-through at McDonald's, which is way worse. I liked the fact that you could order a single taco from as little as $6, or that if you had your munch on you could get bigger portion sizes. I went for two tacos when one would have probably done, and they were yum and tasty. My friend also gave her number to a man we later dubbed Taco Tom, so perhaps this is the new pick-up joint in Ponsonby as well.

I happened upon this place on a whim as it seemed like every other eatery near our hotel had closed…read morefor the day. I went with a chicken burrito. It was delicious. No complaints. The chicken actually tasted like a curry Indian chicken. Amazing flavor. It was filling and price was reasonable. Also great service. Would definitely come here again.

First meal in Auckland and my husband chooses Mexican. Stumbled upon this place and for "fast…read morefood", it was pretty good. Considering it was very busy during the late afternoon hours, the menu had a nice variety yet not overwhelming, we figured this was a good option. The food was good. I think it looked better than it tasted (5 star presentation, 3.5-4 start flavor). Location is what stood out. There isn't much seating as it is designed as a take-away place, but we got lucky and found a spot right outside on the pedestrian street. The views and ambiance of the street made our lunch a little better.

So this was a bit different to what we planned .... Was to be Lone Star but it was closed on Anzac…read moreDay! We drove around and decided to go to Bolero But walking past the music drew us in and we decided to stay here for lunch. And then MAma Loco....seen the reviews and we decided y not...was a lovely day sun out but not a lot of crowd surprisingly....enquires at d bar and no extra charges for a public holiday as well which is a plus...only 2 bar staff but they Managed the crowd well....food was well just simply yum...friendly service...and the margarita was spot on considering the guy had only been working there for 2 weeks...hats off to them and thank u :)

I am not a fan of Mexican food. However Mama Loco has changed my mind. Every time I go I order the…read morebeer batter white fish taco and the zucchini fries - I highly recommend this :). Their white wine sangria is delicious! And so are the churros - please note they charge per dipping sauce..

The food and drink an atmosphere are incredible! I had the mocha and the Mad Dog. Go try it!read more

This is one of those coffee shops that you wished you lived close by to. Trust me I know, because I…read morelive within walking distance of at least 5 (maybe more.) Their attention to detail and care was bar none. Toys and dishes not only catered to littles, but also served with kindness and delight. Their food was also delicious (sandwiches, pancakes, donuts, and muesli, oh my!) and especially loved the iced maple latte. We will be back and soon!