Mexico is one of my favourite eateries in Auckland, for its vibrant and fresh Mexican cuisine,…read moreextensive tequila list and super funky and delicious Frida's margaritas. Their menu boasts a wide range of dishes, and there is definitely something for everyone's tastes. I also love the fact that their menu is so versatile - you can come here for margaritas and some snacks, or have a three course meal, or just order a three lots of their famous fried chicken and you will be set for the night! Speaking of fried chicken, my favourite dish on Mexico's menu is, and always will be, the Mexico Fried Chicken. It is spicy, served with the perfect sauces (chipotle mayo and jalapeno mayo) and I guarantee you will be licking your fingers. I even ordered it for my birthday buffet lunch last year, check it out on my blog. Last week, Mexico launched their new Autumn menu. It is full of earthy local produce, like beetroot, celeriac, butternut pumpkin and black plums, plus there are brand new tacos, snacks, specialties and salads. Mexico has also taken note of fan's requests to have more vegan and gluten free menu items, so they have added three new dishes with the Guajillo Mushroom Taco, Pan Roasted Cauliflower Taco and Crispy Chickpea and Pumpkin Salad. And for all you margarita lovers, there are new Frida's Margaritas flavours! I'm eyeing up the Pineapple and Cracked Pepper and the Raspberry and Elderflower. If you want something without alcohol, there are also two new sugar-free sodas to choose from - Classic Lemonade and Turmeric and Ginger Tonic. I visited Mexico in Britomart on two occasions to check out their new menu - for a weekday lunch, then lunch on Saturday. Starting with drinks, I LOVE their new Raspberry and Elderflower Margarita. I have had it twice because it is divine... refreshing, sweet, and the perfect accompaniment to the spicy dishes. Also, the Mango and Passionfruit Margarita went down a treat too. And for a great non-alcoholic option, we recommend their Turmeric and Ginger Tonic Soda. Delicious! For snacks, we loved their new Beetroot Hummus Dip, served with cricket tortillas. Super crunchy tortillas, which I enjoyed. On the second occasion, we tried the dip with fresh tortillas, which were equally as good. Another highlight were the Croquetas, filled with potato and smoky queso (cheese), green onion, candied almonds and remoulade. These were melt in your mouth! Along with their lip smacking Fried Chicken, Mexico are also known for their tacos. On the first occasion, I enjoyed the Beef Carnita Taco, with white sesame, chipotle, coriander, crispy ginger and Baja Fish Taco, with red slaw, mayonnaise, chili and coriander (not pictured). Second time, I tried one of Mexico's new tacos - the Pan Roasted Cauliflower Taco... it is vegan! While I loved the colours, I found it strange... having not had cauliflower in a taco before! It was also too spicy for me. Thank goodness for the margaritas! Continuing with the vegetarian dishes, we also tried their new Crispy Chickpea and Pumpkin Salad with cucumber, lime & chipotle dressing and candied sesame. It didn't scream Mexico to me, but it was tasty nonetheless and had wonderful textures. Like the Croquetas, another highlight were the Chimichangas, which are essentially deep fried burritos. At Mexico, these are bite sized and are filled with fried mushroom, leek, chili, queso and cactus and served with a salsa asada - beware it is hot! I had never tried Chimichangas before, so this was a joy to eat. Perfectly fried, flavoursome and we could have ordered seconds...or thirds! And now, for my second love (after the Fried Chicken) - Quesadillas. This delicious morsel is basically a tortilla filled with cheese and heated. However, you can add any fillings you like. Mexico does a great vegetarian one - Portobello Mushroom, with spinach, smoky queso and chili, served with a blackened onion crema. And, my oh my, that crema! They also have two other options - Chicken in Mole Amarillo and Coffee Agave Lamb, which sound divine, so much so, I will have to come back and try them both! Aside from the food, another reason why Mexico is one of my favourite eateries is the decor. Having being a fan of Mexican sugar skulls (and skulls in general) for a very long time, whenever I walk into Mexico, I feel right at home. The colourful walls are covered in memorabilia from Mexico, including artworks of Frida Kahlo and influences from Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), plus loads of cacti. It is definitely one of the most fun restaurants to visit in Auckland! If you are not able to get to Mexico in Britomart, there are four other locations in Auckland - Ponsonby, Ellerslie, Takapuna and most recently, Sylvia Park. Plus, there are restaurants in Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. Happy taco-ing!

While we tried this restaurant in the AKL airport, it was fire . We enjoyed the Burritos and bowl…read moreand they were packed with so much flavor! The peri peri chicken was amazing. You order and pick up your food at the counter. The salsa and hot sauce they provide was a great add. Ambiance was your typical airport restaurant. Honestly would go here again this food was fantastic.

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.

Absolute crap - probably the worst attempt at Mexican I have ever encountered…read more This was at the Botany on September 3rd. Half the fillings were not available (they only have 6 to start with), Nachos stale, staff are like zombies, the wait was 20+ minutes and there was only 2 people in front of us - the food itself looked like a health hazzard. You can't leave a review on their website because it never works. Just shit all round

Food was ok. Service was friendly, but kind of rushed - strange as I was the only one queuing for…read morefood. Unfortunately the place is dirty - from food slopped on the front counter (my bowl of nachos was pushed through it) to tables not cleared up, to the cutlery station being full of food stains. If they can't be bothered to clean the front, what's the kitchen like?

Coming from Texas, I was curious about this restaurant. The cheese dip (their version of queso?)…read morewas thick and gooey--but tasty! Salsa was extremely mild, but good. The shredded beef nachos were spectacular! Atmosphere was nice--we ate on the 2nd floor outdoor balcony with the cool breeze. I would definitely dine her again! A slightly tamer version of Tex-mex, but not short on flavor!

This was a really unexpected treat for us, we didn't think we'd find such a good Mexican spot in…read moreNew Zealand. We came on a whim and it was a really great experience. We came around dinner time and sat outside on the patio. The portion size was pretty good and the burritos were delicious. Enchiladas were packed with meat and very good as well. The food was really flavorful and each component really complemented each other well. The staff and server were really friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed our meal and there's lots to do in the area.

For those Americans looking for Mexican food, this place is akin to Chipotle. You can choose all…read moreyour ingredients for burritos or bowls and it was pretty good. Great for a quick lunch, but there could be more flavor/spice in the ingredients. I'll come back for sure and add it to my list of regular lunch spots, but I'm not clambering to go everyday.

In the United States there is the most amazing fast food Mexican joint called Chipotle. Okay,…read moremaybe I am the only one that thinks it's like Disneyland but it is good! I come to Auckland regularly for work and was so excited that Mexicali Fresh finally opened up by my hotel. It has the same concept as Chipotle with it's all natural meats and ingredients so I was ready to get my Cali-style Mexican food fix. Mexicali has daily specials and it just so happened I came on a Tuesday and it's $3 tacos! You tell them what you want, pick your meat, fillings, and salsa. The food is definitely fresh and flavourful. Not bad for $3 a tacos and two filled me up quite nicely although I could've stuffed a third one down. I will be back since this is only a skip and a hop away from where I stay. Free WiFi and salsa bar.

We arrived before happy hour ended (goes until 6pm) and took advantage of $9 tap lager and $10…read morefrozen margaritas. The guacamole was a tasty starter ($16). Overall, serving sizes were small. Kids meals with $16.50 for half of a small quesadilla and a handful of chips. $35 for 3 small enchiladas with no side. Service was quick and we enjoyed the harbour views. Watched several ferries come and go.

Frida's was fine. The location is great, right in the wharf area and in the middle of a vibrant…read morenightlife scene. It has a nice patio area, with a view of all the goings-on, although we were seated inside, because it was a chilly evening. The inside space is pleasant; nicely decorated, though a bit cramped. Service was also fine, but not very memorable. Coming from California, we are familiar with Mexican food. Frida's menu was good and authentic . . . more like you might find in Mexico than in a place like Texas, for example. Flavors were wonderful too. I loved the Carne Asada tacos. I do wish they'd had a fresh Pico de Gallo available. Having said positive things, nothing really stood out as exceptional at Frida's. It was good Mexican food, at a good price and in a great location. If we were local, we'd probably be regulars.

Tacos, corn, salsa - mostly a meal of small plates! Delicious... Brilliant fresh flavours all…read morearound. We visited this restaurant before opening and loved the decorations... when hunting for food at the right time (during opening hours) we came back for dinner! The staff were super cool and showed great friendliness towards the kids. The salsa that came with the corn chips was delicious and I was tempted to get another round! They were quickly followed by an impressive ceviche (perfectly done). We enjoyed three flavours of tacos and everyone chomped some grilled corn! With friendly attentive staff, rapid service and delivery and delicious food you are on a winning combo! We would definitely return!

I really love Latin American food, so I was very eager to know this place. The atmosphere is quite…read morenice and cozy, with a cool decoration. The food was simply amazing. It's easy to find good ceviche but really hard to find exceptional ceviche, and this is one of them; reminds me of the ones I've had back in Peru. I also like spicy food, the kind that later you almost regret eating. If you like it as well, this is the place to go and ask for the Diabla Prawns. The staff was also very kind and friendly. An excellent experience throughout.

Please note the 4 stars is in the context of Mexican food in NEW ZEALAND and quick, casual food…read more This is no Mission District Taqueria. That said, I had the jackfruit quesadilla and it was so good! I had no idea jackfruit could be used as a meat substitute. Try it! My companion had a chicken burrito which was: "fine." The waterfront location is nice, especially if you are staying at one of the nearby hotels. Kudos for transitioning to being a straw-free eatery.

THEY'RE CLOSED! Nothing but an empty storefront at the quay. We walked round and round trying go…read morefind it. Other location states closed on weekends, don't know if they still exist, but ad very misleading.

Quite often a kebab store is just a kebab store, with the same old menu and same tastes as the next…read moreone. Star kebabs is a little bit different though for a couple of reasons. They have a few different things on their menu like Mexican dishes. Yep Mexican food at a kebab store, the craziness of it all! The dishes are pretty reasonably priced too, which is important if you're wanting a quick and easy lunch. Not only that, but they also have a couple of special deals just for students. A kebab store which recognises the hardship of the hungry, poor student is A OK in my book. I come here quite a bit on my way home from Uni.

The neon blue glow drew me in once again, as the truck was parked on the corner of Queen and Quay…read more Since I've frequented the Roaming Dive, I decided to make a request of Pete. "Can I just have a cup of chicken?" He didn't even flinch. He even added, "I was thinking you might like something like that", since my previous review mentioned that I don't eat bread. He asked if I would like something like a salad with the two types of chicken of the day: sweet spicy chicken (which I had previously) and his buffalo chicken. I immediately accepted and took a seat, waiting patiently for the goodness. Annnd it was exactly what I wanted. I hadn't had buffalo chicken since I left the States, so this was a welcome dinner. Pairing this chicken with his crispy fries were spot on. Making sure the sweet spicy chicken didn't feel neglected, I had to pace myself and alternate between the two cups of chicken. So delicious, it was everything I wanted on that dreary night.

I find it hard to turn down a slider and at The Roaming Dive you can get two for 9 bucks…read more Since there were two options it seemed only right to sample one of each! First up, spicy chicken w shredded 'berg. The chicken was epic. I'm not sure what marinate they use but it was dark, sticky and damn delicious. For me, green cabbage would've been better than iceberg though. The heat of the truck and then the chicken in the bun had made the 'berg limp. Next we tried the fried haloumi. It was mighty tasty, crunchy on the outside squeaky on the inside. Seriously, how good is haloumi? Red cabbage slaw added a bit of crunch and cut through the salt. The guys working in the truck were lovely. They seemed a bit stressed but I would be too if I was churning out food in such a confined space! Looking forward to seeing where these guys turn up over summer!