Trendy, contemporary Mexican food. I cannot say I was blown away but I love their menu, the prices are affordable and the drinks are delicious (but never seen or heard of elderflower in sangria before!). The food arrived quick enough and we shared an assortment of plates... Everything was good but a special mention is due to the fried chicken, really tasty indeed! I do not really have any negatives for that place, maybe that it is a bit of a victim of its popularity: crowded, little space to move around (if only to put my jacket on my chair!) and loud. Just a little meeeeeh! read more

The worst food. Ever. We came here because of a friends rave review and the need to try something new. Service was actually alright. We were seated quickly on a busy Saturday night and the food came out in a snap. Started off with chips & salsa. Okay, maybe not the worst food ever like I previous stated because the salsa was fresh and on point. The chips were not great and the portion was tiny. We then got the tamale and carne asada quesadilla. My God, the tamale was the most disgusting thing I've ever tried. I understand Mexico is fusion, but I was not expecting an Indian seasoned dish. Curry overpowered everything. The only thing that resembles a tamale was the thin spread of masa at the bottom that was completely flavourless. And the quesadilla... how can it be a quesadilla if it's missing the main ingredient: cheese? This was just two tortillas with bland steak in the middle. So, the food sucked. Might as well get tipsy, right? We did Uber here anyway. 4-5 margaritas each and we didn't even have a buzz. Pretty sure I tasted no tequila at all. There was no way I was ending my Saturday date night on a disappointing note like that. So we walked to Little Mexico and got amazingly strong and fresh margaritas and a huge plate of nachos to rid my mouth of the curry tamale. read more

Seriously, who is the restaurant "Mexico" kidding?! While this restaurant does boast an undeniably terrific interior for your "Mexican" experience, the food served here is anything but worth spending! New Zealand is ostensibly trying very hard to welcome and emulate foods from other cultures. However, many Mexican restaurants and eateries have been lacking, charging BIG obscene prices for offensively small portions. Being from California where Mexican food is genuine and real mostly because of the welcoming in-flux of Mexican emigration and cultural influence who open up terrific taquerias and other restaurants (no, I'm not talking about Taco Bell or Chipotle, but actual "Mom & Pop"-type eating places), food servings are more abundant per serving, superior in taste, emanate an actual home-cooked flavor. And if bar/alcohol beverages are available (margaritas, mojitos, tequila, mixed Mexican drinks, etc.), they are all cheaper in price and blended better served in gargantuan glasses, not minuscule child's-type servings for over $15.00(NZD). I yearn for those places in particular that New Zealand seems to lack in quality AND quantity. Instead, a place like Mexico is actually more insulting than alleviating that you're going to get your Mexican food fix. Quesadillas are suppose to be rich and thick with cheese, meat or chicken stuffing, not flat with thin slivers of meat inside. The fusion of their soft-shell tacos is actually too much to care about; keep it basic and good, not complicated and unwelcoming! And hold-back on the coconut, almond, and peanut creme because in the REAL Mexico (and California), no one cares for that mish-mash as added, unnecessary ingredients in their food! Geez, Mexico unfortunately makes looking forward toward eating Mexican food seem more like opening your options toward eating at Carl's Jr., or buying groceries and cooking your own food at home! I don't recommend Mexico one bit, and my rating here extends to their Ponsonby location as well. read more

We go here all the time because it's relaxed and it's always a solid feast and full flavoured. The specials board is usually pretty good so maybe try something off that each time. Another highlight is the mood lighting in there is SO MOODY that you almost can't see what you are putting in your mouth, so every bite is a surprise. It's also good if you are having a bad hair day or spill something on you as no one will see. My advice is order anything that has the chipotle cream with it, or maybe ask for a side of it. It's like a smokey mayo and probably half the reason I crave Mexico. Plus the fried chicken - but that's obvious. read more

Have been to Mexico a fair few times since it opened a while ago. The food is always fantastic and well priced. The service is pretty good but nothing exceptional to rave about. The quesadilla's are great and the weekly specials are good for trying something new that you might not normally get in a standard mexican restaurant. The only things that could be improved are the price of the cocktails and sangria (expensive for the amount you get) as well as the menu that changes every few months (it changes but the type of foods always stay the same, just with different ingredients and it would be great to see totally different foods every now and then). read more

Wow. As Mexican food lovers from the US, I was unsure what we would find on the other side of the world, but this place was great! The blackberry coconut margarita was perfect with just a hint of coconut and lime with a smooth tequila finish. We started with the corn appetizer which was fantastic. We've had Mexican Street Corn before but this was a bit different. Cut off the Cobb, the Corn came roasted with a chipotle butter melted on top along with their special seasoning. It was quite good on its own but they serve it with a side of some creme which really added to the flavors giving it more savory and smokey tones. Next up I tried the pork belly taco which was great--reminded me more of American BBQ flavors than Mexican, but still delicious. We split the chicken quesadilla which was huge--eight good size slices. Typically in the US a quesadilla has cheese and meat, that's it. I liked that this restaurant added peppers and cilantro to the filling to make it more robust. Overall a great meal bursting with flavor for a reasonable price. read more

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Great place to eat if you can get a table. I go to this place regularly and love their tacos. Good for groups too if you can book ahead but be prepared for it to be a little noisy. Atmosphere and decor is really good. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. It's a must try place. read more

Traveling from the States and having lived in both California and Texas, I loved Mexico's menu having none of those influences. Very inventive combinations, inc. the best fried chicken ever. read more

Good food, beautifully presented and a nice range of drinks but service was a bit confused and slow off the mark. Overall a good experience and I definitely would return. read more

Agree the Fried Chicken is one dish u must order, lovely tapas menu,small portions of all u can taste...enjoyed the décor..been over 4 months since last been there but.time for a revisit :) read more

It has a cool vibe to the place, but for the chips and salsa they obviously use Pace or some kind of store bought crap salsa and the margarita..... Come on, Jose Cuervo pre made margarita mix? You charge $12 for a margarita when the mix itself (1.5L) can make upto 35 margaritas.the mix itself is only $18 in the states. Mark up much? Lots of potential missed by cutting corners. Take some time to pre make your salsa, margarita mix and other ingredients and people will come. read more

My favourite casual restaurant in Auckland. The food's always great (especially the fried chicken), the atmosphere is fun, and the staff are happy to have large groups pay for themselves individually. read more

This is a great little place to meet friends and have some very yummy tapas style dishes and great drinks (the margaritas are fantastic). They change their menu every so often, and that makes it fun to go back and try different things. The fried chicken is the best fried chicken and a must have when you are in next. The food is tapas still so you get to share amongst everyone you dine with, and that allows to to try different dishes. They do not take bookings, but its ok, because they have a cute little bar at the back that serves drinks, and free corn chips while you wait. It has a nice little industrial feel to it, and great service, although if its a busy night, there may not be enough seats. read more

Would probably skip this place if you have other options in mind. The food was good, but nothing special. Portions pretty small considering our waiter told us they were good to share. Price was also a little high for the portions. Apparently you can't order alcohol without a passport if you are not from New Zealand. This was the first problem I came across while here. read more

This was, I think, our third time for lunch at Mexico. Today was a hot, sunny Sunday and we'd biked. Sat outside which was nice. The windbreak stops noise and dust but is still cool and bright. We really like the tapas size and sharing ability. We enjoyed everything we ordered but the standouts were the drinks. My virgin sangria was refreshing and fruity, as expected really, but mr j had the cold brew coffee and it was a treat. Came deconstructed in special little bottles fitted onto a board so it looked sensational and was able to be just the way you wanted. read more

Must have the fried chicken and lamb quesadillas. Great atmosphere and food is tremendous.

Really tasty. Such fresh flavours blended with the right amount of zing. Tuesday night dining ideal. Got straight and it took us longer for us to decide than ours meals to arrive. Ordered snack to start and then a few tacos. Fish taco was good. Then Mexican fried chicken, which was as good as endorsed and lamb quesedilla to share, smothered in an array of table hot sauces. AI AI AI! read more

The food here is excellent but the portion size is on the small size relative to the price. The best value for money would be a couple of tacos each. The spices on the pork and beef tacos were something special and we had some interesting cocktails blueberry and basil and coconut and mint. Would recommend for a light bite. read more

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Mexico in Auckland! Great vibe, great music, creative & artsy interior with photos, pictures... all these combination made the place more fun and unique. Good selection of drinks, and margarita & sangria are must! Great food selection, but portion seems to be bit small. Similar to tapas style, but great spicy flavour. Guacamole in snack section is delicious! Real guacamole with fresh chip to compliment. Fried Mexican Chicken has slight spice, but delicious!! Though, the portion is quite small. You may need to order couple to feel satisfied. Albondigas is a dish that I highly recommend. Meatball combined with prawn. Its beautifully cooked and not greasy and taste amazing. For dessert, I had Crema catala. It was soft, creamy and sweet. It would have been nicer if it was bit more thick, but still delicious. Overall, great place for afterwork drink, catch up with friends, quick bite to eat! Checkout if you craving for some mexican dish!!! read more

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"Mexico" is a complete misnomer. The only thing Mexican about this place is the tequila at the bar. (I highly recommend the Porfidio Plata tequila - best silver tequila I have ever tasted, and it is amazing that they have it here.) The food was the worst Mexican food I can remember. If you go in expecting overpriced hipster food and ambience you may be happier, but do not expect mexican. read more

Spur of the moment weekday late lunch with a friend. Menu, seeming better in person than on the website, includes lot's of interesting 'twists' on Mexican fare. The food arrived quickly and was well presented. I really liked the Pork Belly Soft Taco and both of us savored the Pan Fried Fish Soft Taco - it has a hearty savory sauce that may have been a bit salty but morishly delicious. House margarita is small but good and the white Sangria is perfect for an afternoon accompaniment. Wait staff were friendly and responsive - the host even more so. I'll definitely go again! read more

Great service and excellent location. Always a go to reservation or not. The fried chicken is a must! While you're at it have a margarita. So good!! read more

Good food, but very small portions. Not very friendly. The waitress showed me to my table, beaming all over. Asked me if I'd prefer tap or sparkling water and I said, all things being equal, sparkling please. What she neglected to tell me was that the sparkling water cost $8.50 - more than my meal. When I told her this after being presented with the bill, she just kept beaming: "Whoops." Very frustrating when you're backpacking and trying to save money. read more

The food is just Ok, though I have had much better Mexican in Auckland, the service is also lacking, the staff are quite arrogant and 'to cool for school'. My suggestion, look around at smaller Mexican places Auckland has to offer. read more

I recently went to Mexico for a friend's birthday. There was about 20 of us and for a group that size which the dining experience can be either absolutely fabulous or a diabolically painful waiting game. I am happy to report that ours was the former as when we arrived, a set 'Fiesta' menu was organized at $35/person. There were about 4 rounds of shared platters as follows: 1) Salsa/Guacamole + in house made tortilla chips, 2) Flautas, Quesadillas, Mexi-fried chicken, and ceviche, 3) Shredded Chicken quinoa salad and pickled cucumber salad, 4) choice of taco. For $35 this was a real steal and I left stuffed and content that I didn't have to endure the anxiety of deciding what to choose or FOMO. They offer a clever margarita and Mexican beer selection and the seamless service never left us in need (as it should be!). Is Mexico, super authentic Mexican food? Absolutely not. But as someone who's eaten quite a few tacos in my day back in the US, Mexico's menu really hits the spot. The menu is modern and a playful take on some Mexican/ Tex-Mex classics. Considering the still budding (but dire) New Zealand Mexican food scene, the folks at Mexico are real pioneers in adapting to have Kiwi appeal. read more

Gotta say that the reviews here are either spot on or completely off. Let me explain; those saying that it is a "great atmosphere with meh food" are dead on. Those saying that this is the "best Mexican food experience they've had" are hilariously misinformed about what Mexican food. I think the food should be much simpler, and in fact i think calling the restaurant "Mexico" is a little arrogant for how far it is from actual Mexican food. If you don't believe me, consider that there are no beans anywhere on the menu. A Mexican restaurant without beans is like an asian restaurant without rice. I wasn't looking for an Engli-cized spin on Mexican food, and if they had said it was, it would get a total pass. But the portions were too small and had an air of "experimental" about them. Also, for $14 at most Mexican restaurants, i can get a margarita i can PUT MY FACE IN. Here, you get an 8 ounce high ball glass of mostly ice. the atmosphere really is awesome but wow, the food left a TON to be desired. read more

Rip off. The portions were tiny. $21 for three tiny tacos. $26 for a carafe of sangria that, when poured out, equated to just over three small glasses. We had to eat again later in the night. The food is nothing like real Mexican food. If you are coming for the fried chicken, just go to KFC. Very little difference except for the much higher price tag. read more

Not traditional Mexican food, but very tasty. Energetic loud atmosphere. Margaritas small and weak.

So went to a bar prior to going Mexico and had 2 beers, go Mexico everything sweet. When I sit down a staff member approached me and asked me to leave as I was "under the influence". This must be due to me being part Chinese and my Asian flush which is concerning as I was far from being intoxicated and was feeling a bit discriminated against. Literally first time this has happened to me and don't plan on returning. S/O to my Asian brethren's , Beware don't consume alcohol prior unless you want to be asked to leave. read more

Don't let the long wait for a table put you off, Mexico is a great restaurant. I don't think I have ever waited less than an hour for a table for dinner (usually around half an hour at lunch time) but I can understand why. The food is fabulous, the service friendly and fast and the prices are low, everything you want in a dining experience. The restaurant itself is dark, the tables are close together and it can get a bit noisy, so it's probably not the best place to take your grandparents or those hard of hearing, but I feel it adds to the atmosphere of the restaurant which is fun and lively. The menu is made up of lots of small plates which are great for sharing. My favourites are the pork cheek taco, mushroom quesadilla and of the course the famous fried chicken. As expected, they have a large range of tequila and Mexican beer as well as tasty Margaritas and Sangria. I haven't been to any of the other locations but I am excited that they are opening a restaurant in Ellerslie soon, which I will have to check out. read more

The food is Mexican Fusion and the flavors created by the Chef are original and very creative, but there are some things that work against the chef creations. The tacos have the flavors but the amount of meat is very minimum. They barely put some, so customers cannot complain that there was no meat. The tap beer is charged as if it was a mug but it is a merely a small glass. The Gorditas had a few pieces of ground meat lost in the slaw ... At the end the food feels overpriced compare to the quantity. I wished that they were not that stingy with all, so the experience could have been better. The service is mediocre and seating a person against the wall to save the tables for groups when the restaurant was half empty seems to be a poor treatment to customer. Hope this helps to fix the lowdowns and make a more prominent Mexican establishment. I do not mind paying high prices when everything else balance the quality, the service, and the food! read more

The salsa and chips were bueno! The ambiance was lively and the service friendly. I arrived at 5:30pm on a Wed night and and by 6:30pm the queue was out the door. Arrive early. Looking forward to going again and sampling more of the menu. About time we have a decent Mexican diner in Auck! read more

Its ok but not amazing. Margarita's are pretty weak and not consistent in taste, also mostly ice. The food is ok but small. No burritos on the menus here, bit odd for a Mexican restaurant. A kiwi/westernised version of Mexican food. read more

Used to dine at the Mexico branches a lot, have been to all of the branches in Auckland. However the past two outings have been dismal. The cerviche in Mexico Britomart gave us mild food poisoning. The Mexico Ellerslie had awful customer service with terribly rude staff. Not a fan anymore. read more

We only had snacks including chips and salsa plus an order of guacamole. All but one beer was from Mexico which may or may not be a positive depending on ones taste. For $9-$10 each, I would prefer a higher quality local beer. I can't rate this establishment highly because the two orders of chips were either stale or undercooked. When asked how everything was when I paid, I felt it important to share (and since I was asked) that we thought the chips were undercooked (not wanting to insult them that it was just as likely that they were stale) because they were chewy. I was then educated on the obvious differences between flour and corn tortilla chips and was reassured that corn chips are supposed to be like that. As someone who had made tortilla chips, worked in Mexican restaurants, been to Mexico many times, and lived in the Mexican food capital of the United States (San Diego) I was not convinced. I also didn't think it was productive to argue with the customer who was providing genuine feedback on something that could be easily corrected on $6 chips/salsa and $8 guacamole. There was also an artificial or unusual taste to each of the home made salsas, maybe bottled lime juice? If my feedback was appreciated I'd go back and try other menu items. read more