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!

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!

Teething issues for a recently opened restaurant. Newly opened so the decor and furnishings were…read morenew and clean. We came here as a group of 9 for a work birthday lunch. We ordered shortly after we arrived. Drinks arrived quickly however the food took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. It would be difficult to go here during a work hour lunch. Much like the Albany restaurant it may be just the new restaurant getting its momentum. The food was tasty and the cheese dip is a must. Keep an eye out for the lunch special board outside as well.

Amazing! The food is outstanding. The servers are fast and friendly. Great portion sizes and value…read morefor money. Great decor and very clean and tidy. One of our new favourites!!

This casual and airy cafe with a Beach vibe serves up some amazing curated menu items that are…read moreanything but causal and simple. With vegan and gluten feee options, this was a great spot for lunch. We tried their tacos for lunch and I have to say it was one of the best vegan and gluten free tacos ever hands down! The tortilla was soft yet crispy with a beet hummus done to perfection with every texture imaginable from crispy chickpeas to the beet chips and the softness from the hummus and slight spiciness. The dish when plated looks like it belongs in an upscale Michelin style restaurant. This place packs a ton of flavor! We also shared their hand cut fries which were large and satisfying. They have the feel of potato skins with the crunchy exterior and a soft and supple interior and the taste is unbelievably satisfying when dipped into the spicy aioli that accompanies it or just plain ketchup if that's your jam. The chicken tacos were also pretty dense and crunchy and fried to perfection. The sauce is sweet and tangy and makes for a filling lunch! This place is a must try for sure! Service is also superb and everything comes up in a timely fashion and fast! Staff is very aware of dietary restrictions which is very helpful!

Finally came to try this place! It's a great place for team lunch or friends catch up or even…read morebusiness meeting in my view, very spacious and location on Nuffield street in the heart of Newmarket , I would not hesitate to come for a coffee or lunch after shopping near by. Had the 2 taco lunches , as you can see from my photo... looking very fresh and delicious, they are very good indeed! Don't go pass on the soda, they are my favorite sodas...This is the best cafe on Nuffield I reckon.

Dear Yelpers. If you're looking for Mexican food that tastes similar to what you'd find in…read moreCalifornia (or Mexico), this is the place. It's a humble cafe in an industrial area, but the food is legit. They have homemade salsa and sopes, nopal, and even Mexican candies. Not the gentrified Mexico inspired food you find in most places in NZ.

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.

Love this place. Working in Penrose we head over to the Ellerslie location any chance we can and…read moreseveral orders of the chicken is always on the cards! We love the Mexican beers (nice & light when you have to get back to the office) or the cold brew coffee which makes the afternoon at work fly by. Love the slightly fusion flavours in the specials and the awesome vegetarian options for those who are that way inclined. The decor is AWESOME, the service unfussy and friendly and it's not too hard on the pocket. It's not the most authentic Mexican food you'll find, but that's the half the fun. Good for kids and great for groups - we're counting down to the next work occasion so we can have some more of the chicken! They also have locations in Britomart, Ponsonby, Takapuna and Hamilton.

It was my first time in here, there were quite a few dishes to choose from. We ended up having…read moreSpice Duck Leg, Eggplant, Xocolate Mole Beef, Soft Shell Tacos, and Mexico Fried Chicken. We were all suitable full afterwards, It's not the cheapest food joint in town, but it's worth the extra cost, especially the "Mexico Fried Chicken"

As a native of Los Angeles, you can never be confident of the Mexican food that you will get in…read moreplaces like Seattle (where I now live) let alone New Zealand where my wife is from. Although "Mexico" is an airport restaurant, the food and drinks were remarkably good. I purchased lamb tacos and margaritas. The margaritas were $7 each or two for $10. I went for two. The tacos were good. The place suffers a bit from the issue that many inauthentic Mexican restaurants do which is a lack of good salsas. However, the food was satisfying and worth the price.

Burger craving? This lil NZ burger bar hot the spot in Auckland! First time trying tomato jam but…read morewas tasty.

Stumbled upon this gem in a row of cute shops and restaurants on the way to the train station after…read morea long morning (and afternoon) of hiking up Mount Eden and shopping in Newmarket. Coming to New Zealand, I didn't anticipate on having a burger at all, but I was so hungry and didn't know my way around Newmarket, I think coming here was actually fate. I cannot tell you how fantastic the Lamb Burger was--the meat was so tender, the burger literally melted in my mouth. I'm not much of a beetroot eater (and I'm told this is a common topping in Australian and New Zealand burgers), but it was different in a good way. The bun was also really good, so no complains about the burger at all. We also got the Potato Skins with Truffle Aioli--amaaazing! They were hot and fresh when it came to our table and the chunky portions were more than generous. It's such a shame I'm almost 9,000 miles away because I'm craving a meal from this place at this very moment. The staff were a fun bunch, especially our waiter, Liam, who was full of laughs. Great place away to eat from the shopping madness on Broadway--Osborne Lane is a super cute and nice place to hang out.