This place is the closest thing to legit fast-casual TexMex you can get in New Zealand. It very…read moremuch reminds me of Chipotle in the US. As an American, I find myself craving decent Mexican food quite a lot and MadMex is my medicine! The nachos are great, and come with some actually pretty good queso. The Tacos aren't too bad either, and you can order them in singles too (though you won't get a stamp on your loyalty card). Pro Tip: They have cilantro (coriander) hidden away if you want some on a taco, burrito, etc, just ask for it.

This restaurant is located in the food court of the Lambton Square Shopping Mall. Having lived in…read moreCalifornia for many years, I certainly know good Mexican food when I taste it. Mad Mex comes through with delicious, fresh Mexican food made from top-quality ingredients. It's a small chain based in Australia, and now is appearing in New Zealand. For those of you familiar with Chipolte Grill from America, you will get the basic idea of the restaurant's format and menus. Once you order at the counter, your food is prepared in front of you, similar to how a Subway sandwich is created assembly-line style. There are a great number of selections you can make, from burritos to tacos, with chicken, pork, steak and other options. The sauces are flavorful, and can get very spicy!

Not bad but not wonderful. I'd probably rate it a 3.5. If we were in Arizona I'd only give it a 2…read moreor 2.5 but I'm still testing he Mexican waters in NZ. The biggest let down was the tortilla. The burrito otherwise was pretty good.

I ordered a vegetarian salad from the Willis Lane store today. It was not delicious and it was…read moreover priced at over $22. For that price I expect delicious and I normally love Mexican food.The only thing that was fresh was the lettuce, which made up half of the dish. The guacamole and pico de gallo were out of a jar. The "vegetarian protein" seemed to be a very small amount of stewed mushrooms (not protein) and this and the rice and beans were luke warm. Had I not been so hungry I would not have eaten it. I won't be going back there.

If you want truly authentic Mexican food, or a kick of something really spicy, look no further! The…read morelunch specials are great and at a great price too! I'd highly recommend the tacos or quesadillas! The owner is Mexican and keen for good conversation in English or Español.

Ordered the tacos. Weren't great. The Cajun blackened fish was just battered fish, nothing special,…read morethe mushroom tacos weren't really showing any of the flavours advertised - rather dull. Combined with the lacklustre service I can't recommend this place.

Having not had time to eat all day, I was looking for a place which food I would be sure to enjoy…read moreI searched online for such place located downtown, found this Mexican restaurant, and immediately decided to travel to it Good move! The place features very typical images on the walls. Having traveled and stayed in Mexico for 5 months, I was brought right there Music is really nice Lots of seats Very friendly and efficient staff And food is a fusion, bringing the best of both worlds They have different types of snacks & sides, tacos, quesadillas, and even desserts, and plenty of drinks to choose from, tequilas, magraritas, mezcal, liquors... I personally went for a "fried jackfruit con cola" taco, a "slow braised ancho & agave lamb shoulder" quesadilla, and a "pan fried broccoli florets" side (my favorite) As a drink, as I don't drink alcohol, I went for pineapple + strawberry soda And "cinnamon spiced churros" as a dessert I really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the staff, and the location Oh, and they also have margarita workshops for groups of people who want to learn how to make them Highly recommended, "me encantó"!

This is not Mexican, it's Chicken feed. $15.50 gets you one spoon of meat that has been cut with…read moresome other slushy crap to save money. Your aunts patte on one cracker probably has more meat. The rest of the meal is one spoon of rice and a plate full of lettuce. I would skip and get some real Mexican.

Great food. Great option for Vegan and vegetarian too. Just…read moresome drink's aren't for anybody so be mindful of that. Can be a bit spicy for some tastebuds. It's more authentic than your traditional taco bell for sure.

Great Mexican in petone! Loved out street style tacos. Only wish they still allowed you to mix…read moreand match. Friendly staff snuck us in to a small table as we did not have a dinner booking.

I really really liked the fish tacos and the nachos, but I must say, I went for dinner three days…read morein a row. Once the sangria was really good, and twice it was kind of weak and not that great.

This place didn't wow me, but it didn't disappoint either. They provided decent fare for a pretty…read moregood price.

This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant. Seriously delicious. Try the guacamole!!…read more My husband and I come here almost every week. Drinks, food, service are all fantastic. The restaurant also has a really fun vibe. The decor is themed around the Day of the Dead (don't worry not creepy)! Just really fun and a good atmosphere. Always lots of people. Good to come either in a group or on a date. We've had both the fajitas and tacos and both are very good. The churros also make a delicious dessert!

There's authentic Mexican and then there's AUTHENTIC Mexican and despite the fantastic Day of the…read moreDead decor and friendly staff, the food wasn't the most memorable, with an unbalanced mix of tastebud searing chilli and bland beans and rice. For more mouthwatering Mexican fare go for Taste of Mexico in Left Bank

Everything was authentic, flavorful and delicious! My family and I absolutely loved every dish we…read moreordered. The ingredients were fresh and staff was friendly. You can tell they take pride in providing great quality food and overall experience. We will gladly return and recommend!

Been here three times now and every time it's fantastic. The last visit I tried the tacos and wow…read morewow wow! So much flavor and just positively delish. Definitely recommend going!