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 :-/

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 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.

Having just got back from Florida, we've ventured out a few times and the guilt is pressing on me…read moreto review. So easing into it with Mexicali fresh, the chain that is popping up all over Auckland. Being North shorties we visited constellation drive. Without further ado it's the cutest mixture of California with Mexican food, the decor is practically Hawaiian but the menu is all Mexico baby. Taco salad is huge, surrounded by a deep crater of corn chip, quality is good even if the store is lacking in central ingredients (water was frozen solid and low on drinks in the fridge)

Back today & they are back to their super awesome deliciousness!…read more I would have given five stars for today's visit, as the food was fresh, hot, and very very tasty. The customer service was A+++ and the restaurant was quite clean...However, the medium salsa was empty on the salsa bar & I had to go back up to ask for some. By the time I finished my meal and left, it still hadn't been refilled.

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.

Nice little find in Birkenhead. I'd much rather go here than one of Mexican chain stores that are…read morestarting to pop up everywhere.

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!

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 visited the Sylvia park location but since it's not on Yelp I will write my review here…read more This is a fusion restaurant with Mexico as inspiration, but for me has more style than substance. The staff were friendly and the service was fast, the decor is brilliant, but the food is way off. A carne asada taco really only requires steak, onion, cilantro and salsa. The carne asada taco here had fried onion rings and chipotle mayo. The only thing I could taste when I bit into it was the mayo. The battered shrimp taco tasted like turmeric. With the lack of authentic mexican food in NZ, I really wonder why this restaurant chain thought it needed to change up on an amazing cuisine, and then to name the restaurant "Mexico". I can't tell if it's arrogance or a lack of confidence to reproduce the real flavors. It neither produced something special and new, nor reproduced the magic of the original. Fine for what it is though, but I had high hopes that a restaurant named "Mexico" would live up to its name.

You know, there are some places that stand out for various reasons .. don't get me wrong, I have…read moresome nuggets of badness about La Cantina (their drinks barely wet your mouth before they are gone) but overall I have to say it's a lovely place that serves some really good, really authentic food. The decor is cute, almost like a pub in the plain simple seating and tables, but every picture on the wall tells a story and the license plates make it plain that the focus is not a New Zealand one, this is dedicated to the US TexMex flavouring and the surrounds show it. Service was fast and friendly, they were very concerned that we enjoyed the meal and were super quick with food.. now the food .. We started with simple fries and corn chips, the salsa was something that NZ haven't seen much of, it was smooth, no major chunks and chopped fine .. the corn chips were fresh from the fry machine and hot and delicious, crispy and dusted with a seasoning that made it taste even better. The mains were authentic TexMex fajita and "Mama's chicken" .. let's say if my Mama cooked that well I might not have left home at 13 .. (actually I was kicked out .. but that's a story for another review) So a 5 stars for La Cantina, if you like Authentic food .. come here, if you like mass produced soggy stuff, I have a KFC review that might interest you. Ps. Dr Pepper, Cream Sosa and Root beer ...