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Mexico Britomart

83/100 (2346 ratings)

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"Food was delicious. Pork belly taco was the favourite. Kids meal were good portion. Love the vibe and food selection. Only thing is pork belly..."

Breadzania

"𝑴𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒄𝒐 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏🐔: Was skeptical about this one, because of my love for Korean fried..."

FoodiesTable

"Once I try every single one of their margheritas I can die happy. Love their drinks menu and happy hour a little too much. Food is also great, their..."

Bella Qian

"Very friendly staff, helpful in the selection of meals. We shared a few dishes and they were all great (we weren’t keen on the croquetas- not much..."

Hannah Howells

"I love Mexican food and Mexico is my place to go to! The lighting and ambience is very well designed and the food is amazing. My favourite is the..."

Renie

"Great atmosphere, tasty meals, quick and friendly service. The xocolate pastel dessert was huge so ask for 2 spoons! Thanks for a great..."

Kirsty Cooper

"Down in Auckland's Britomart is Mexico standing out in its wonderfully colorful decor. Offering a relatively inexpensive dining experience and great..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Devine! Excellent food, great for ordering small, tapas size foods and sharing with friends to try a bit of everything Mexico. The Margaritas are..."

Mashed_Potato

"food 5/5ambiance 5/5drinks 5/5I’ve been here a couple of times now and I have never been disappointed. The food is always good!..."

Jacynda Darmawan

"Amazing margaritas- so many choices. Great vibe, always bustling and busy. Awesome staff. The cauliflower bites are to die for. Probably the fastest..."

Shanley Jayne

"Mexico never disappoints however the one in Britomart is a little dark for my liking but the food is still delish. My favourites are the guacamole,..."

Karina

"Mexico is damn amazing like woah hit the woah! For a drink I got the Ruby Grapefruit Soda and my friend got the Raspberry And Cucumber Soda, they..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Nice friendly atmosphere and yummy Mexican food. Suits team lunch or farewell lunch.Service: 4/5Food Quality: 4/5Food Quantity:..."

Desmond Chan

"Never disappoints. I really like their quesadilla - full of flavour and cheesy. Would strongly recommend their grapefruit soda because I always end..."

Asianfoodie

"been here several times. I don't think they need another review in all honesty but I love their tacos and fried chicken!delicious..."

Samuel

"This place has the best fried chicken (I’m sure everyone already knows that). Their lunch deals give you more bang for your buck so highly..."

Saasha

"We got totally fried at MexicoTo everyone still eating pulled pork tacos, you need to get out of 2018 - we eat fried chicken tacos this..."

Totally Fried NZ

"Perfect place for lunch, dinner with family or even a date night. The place is a all rounder. Went for lunch with wife and kido on a Sunday. Didnt..."

Al Kumar

"This is like the tried and tested option you can always count on. Love this place. Delicious food, drinks and decor. I’ve been to the Hamilton and..."

Tanya

"Had a catch up with old friends and Mexico was the only spot open in town! Had wonderful experiences at Mexico but haven’t seemed to review the..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"We ordered the Prawn Quesadilla and Fried chicken, and a small carafe of Mango & Passionfruit margarita from their wide range of margarita menu (only..."

G1k

"Great food, cosy and dimly lit area, fast service and attentive staff. Totally happy and enjoyed their Esquites, Spiced Pork and Virgin Sangria as..."

888bing888

"Awesome place in britomart , we just had dinner here , super packed lucky we got seated pretty quickly, food was tasty and delicious we will..."

Gnxsta23

"We throughly enjoyed our dinner here on Sunday. The waitstaff were prompt and the place wasn’t too busy. I had their special chicken burger and it..."

Nathalie

"Love the service and the food. Margaritas were fantastic. The only thing is they close early but I guess is average trading hours in..."

Manuel Solano

"The Best Mexican food so far I have had in Auckland!Their Mexican Fried chicken is the BEST!!!!!What best is about this place is that they..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Their esquites, chicken quesadilla and virgin sangria are always my go-to order at Mexico. They taste so delicious and the serving for the quesadilla..."

Donna

"Grabbed a quite bite to eat before the Cher concert on Friday night. Yummy cocktails and an array of delicious small plates - great chicken..."

Tracey Hardy

"Loyal México customer for last five years and have not once been disappointed. Great price point for both food and drinks and good selection to..."

Sunaina Goundar

"My friends and I came here for dinner last night. Under six person weren't allowed to book a table. So we have to walk in. Luckily, we only waited 20..."

I'm A Foodie

"Favourite Mexican place!Their chicken quesadilla is always my go-to-dish, tacos are great and all the snack foods are worth a try - especially..."

Noname

"Went here with my team for lunch to farewell one of my colleagues - table for 12. I ordered:Pineapple Vanilla soda $5Tostaditas..."

Rosaria Nukunuku

"This place is great. Again not the Mexican back home, but a good compromise. The one thing I will say is take their menu at face value. I ordered the..."

Jay

"Group of friends went here for dinner. Ordered fried chicken, chicken wings, mushroom taco, lamb taco and chicken quesadilla. Food was good overall..."

Rohit

"Mexico is one of my favourite eateries in Auckland, for its vibrant and fresh Mexican cuisine, extensive tequila list and super funky and delicious..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Went for dinner last night pre show with 7 others. We were able to book a table due to size of group which was a bonus. Was always going to be hit..."

Kelly Dalgety

"Was so good! I loved the Eggplant taco despite how much it made my nose water bc of how spicy it was. I also really liked the chickpea patatas and..."

G 💖

"Good for lunch, as then its not busy. Atmosphere was cheerful and the staff are friendly. Good variety of food too. Only bad thing was you couldn't..."

Imperius Malekith

"Hmmm Mexico always delights with its fried chicken and fresh tasteful tacos. I actually really liked the layout of Mexico on Britomart, it’s..."

Medium_Rare

"Been here a few times and never seem to disappoint. Service is quick, staff are great. Nice venue. The fried chicken is nice, the wings are just as..."

Manoj Patel

"Came here at 5:30pm on a Friday afternoon after work! For snacks we got Esquites. For tacos we got Chimmichurri Fish, Xocolate Mole Beef..."

Oksana Zhang

"Wonderful restaurant in the Britomart area. Enter this venue and feel transported to Mexico. Well at the least the food and drinks take you there! I..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I think I ate the best pork ribs in my meatlover's history. Tender, juicy and marinated in amazing sauce. Plus Pacifico beer and that was the best..."

KW

"The food and drinks are really good. Im a huge nacho fan an was really impressed with the taste. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who..."

Aats Rockbottom

"Amazing hot sauce with awesome food. The service was excellent and the servers were very helpful as we required only vegetarian food, it was greatly..."

Tripthsingh1994

"Team lunch-have been here a couple of times before but remembered to take pics this time. Ambience and decor is great, staff are cool, service is..."

Chai Paani

"Came here for entrees as part of Savour + Switch, a progressive dinner by Britomart. Loved the lamb soft taco the best and also their margarita was..."

R-Dee Roche

"A refreshing step up from the many Mexican chain restaurants in Auckland. I really enjoy the balance of flavours across dishes eg. The watermelon..."

Sophie McIntyre

"I absolutely adore the atmosphere that Mexico provides it's customers with. The staff here are very attentive and amazing! I took my friend here for..."

Ati

"Fast and efficient service with a smile, delicious food and drinks and super clean. Buzzing on a Saturday nights and kids friendly. Love their quick..."

Amorita Maharaj

"The service was okay, though they were really busy. The food isn't really my cup of tea. The artwork was awesome and creative. The restaurant is..."

Sid

"Love the food, service and ambience. I've so far tried the beef quesadilla, fried chicken, papas bravas, corn chips and salsa, chorizo taco, red wine..."

D G

"The food is always really good. It does however feel a little expensive for the portions being delivered, but always really good. They're good with..."

Dini

"Had dinner here recently and the food, ambience and service were all good. We had a carafe of flavoured margarita, guac and nachos and some tacos...."

SDeans

"Love the atmosphere in here. We were lucky enough to be seated quite quickly if not sometimes you have to wait!! But they do have a bar area so could..."

ShoRt

"This place and Takapuna franchise are probably the best for Mexican. Their guacamole is to die for and always good quality. The fried chicken and..."

Annie Wilson

"Fantastic atmostphere and even better staff. The manager on shift yesterday i think his name was Oliver was super friendly and really is the epitome..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Good place to relax and catch up with friends. The sangria is my favorite , I would recommend better chairs though, the ones that are placed outside..."

Choco

"I ate at 'Mexico Britomart' 3 of the 18 days I was in Auckland because I had heard of how good it was. The only thing that's stopped me from giving a..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"I have been here a few times now in the past but this is my first time coming for the masterclass. We came here for my bestfriend's hens and Oliver..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Great vibes. Food and drinks are of reasonable price. The three cheese quesadilla and sangria were very good. Would visit again to try other things..."

G

"This place is the place to be after a hard day's work. I ordered some fried chicken, quesadillas and a lychee margarita. The fried chicken was a..."

Sonia Pereira

"I love the fried chicken in Mexico. The spices and herbs used are always on point, and it comes with an amazing sauce. One of our other..."

Ffionachua

"Mexico is an ok option for sharing with a group or just generally overstuffing on mexican goods. Guacamole is good for a starter, some weird soggy..."

Foodandwinefan

"This restaurant focusses on small sharing dishes. It can be a little pricey, but at least the flavour combinations are interesting and you get some..."

Raymond Tiong

"The atmosphere is really cool, as a Mexican I feel they did a great job with the Mexican decoration. I tried the guacamole and it was great! Very..."

Paula Guitierrez

"Our meals were smaller than expected but they came out with plenty of different selections. Alcohol was great! Sangria for the win again, quesadillas..."

Mana

"Mexico was great. We came for dinner and a drink on a Friday night with some friends. We ordered the fried chicken and some quesadillas, both tasted..."

Paige Venter

"It was a few weeks since I went but the experience was great so thought I would put something up about it. We basically drank lots of sangria as the..."

Neil Fibbens

"To be honest, when we decided to go to Mexico I was a little sceptical. Over the past couple of nights dining out in Auckland, we have had the..."

Auckland Eats

"Always tasty and sure to please. Food is always hot and fast to be served. Fried chicken seems to be continually going up in price with smaller..."

Cool Cat

"Amazing service, the wait staff were fun, full of life and really seemed to enjoy there job. The food was amazing we shared a few dishes between the..."

Monique Keys

"A friend of mine went here on rainy cold winter day after being all drenched we had a massive appetite. So we ordered soft taco shells, I had Pipan..."

Evaline Shandil

"Although they are changing their menu every 3 months, I think, they are consistently yummy. Not all the dishes are my favorite but still the best..."

Cristina

"The tacos were really nice, I especially liked the pork one! I got two tacos, and although the they look small, they wee surprisingly filling. The..."

Daisy Hsu

"Mexico used to be "the place to go to" it's still good pretty sure portions have shrunken, but all in all not a bad feed.Place is always..."

Alwayseating

"Went here with a friend Peter Phelan on Saturday 3 January 2015, was a very nice lunch and great service, their sauces are awesome and you can buy..."

David Purvis

"Visited the Ponsonby branch once before. The first time to visit Britomart branch for dinner alone. Ordered two small dishes for $15.00 in total...."

Michelle Hwang

"had the pleasure of being upstairs for a Margarita masterclass. Great experience making our own drinks to then be consumed! Lots of variations of..."

Andy Edmunds

"Came here for a work lunch...we tried pretty much everything on the menu. Including the sangria and tequila. The fish tacos and the lamb is the most..."

Josh Law

"Always have the most delicious food here and the staff are fantastic. It can take a while to be seated on busy nights, but you can go and sit at the..."

A

"The one and only Mexican restaurant to go to in Auckland if you are wondering which Mexican place to try.... I still remember when it opened, it was..."

Frank

"my absolute favorite place to go in britomart! have never seen a Mexican place so vibrant and well decorated, and the margaritas and sangria are so..."

Chloe Marie

"■ Incredible food■ Awesome Service■ Pretty decor■ Small portion sizes■ Unable to make bookingsI'm so in..."

FoodieOodie95

"The blanco sangria here is pretty good compared to other places; sweet and refreshing. We also had the cauliflower and chorizo quesadillas; these..."

Rojas

"This is a favourite of mine, always a great place to meet a friend. Sharing plates is ideal here. Grab a jug of sangria, spicy chicken nibbles and..."

Alix

"Just had free tacos here(though coupon expired yesterday...)， also prawn tostada and chips, lovely atmosphere and friendly stuff^..."

Hui Shi

"Did not disappoint! The meal was filling, generous and decently priced. My chicken quesdillas with jalapeno dip was sooo good! It wasnt too spicy but..."

Jessica Li

"Ok this place has one reason to visit here, and it's a good one - the Mexico fried chicken. It's mind blowingly good, and the reason I have been back..."

Zoe Bowker

"Ambience was very good, very busy but we were served very nicely, great food as well. The drinks were definitely a highlight suggested by a friend. A..."

Spencer's Reviews

"In love with this place. Came here with a couple of peeps three times. Always ordered the Quesidillas. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Lovely..."

Janine Milena Soo Thow

"I went to dinner here with my 7 year old daughter last night. We were greeted by lovely friendly staff and shortly after being seated the waitress..."

Saffron Clark

"Very nice vegetarian food. Lovely ambiance with Mexican music . Worth spending money. Friendly staff with smile on face. Me and my partner both..."

Punish Budhiraja

"Mexican done right! Started with the guacamole and a mix of soft shell tacos (chicken, beef) and Quesadillas, and finished it all with a variety of..."

Lyle

"I went here for lunch with my work friends today, we were seated straight away which was good. Our server greeted us and got us water straight away..."

Alysha Bower

"Fantastic atmosphere and staff makes you feel special and comfortable and always make sure everything is ok which is great service. The food is..."

Richie Chewy

"I love soft shell tacos, but there aren't many places in New Zealand that have them. Most Mexican places offer only hard shell variants. This new..."

Vivi S

"I have been here a few times since moving to Auckland. When I visited last, they had just come out with their spring menu. It is absolutely perfect..."

Kendel

"A go-to when I'm in the city. Like all Mexicos, it's so simply and highly effective! You can spend $100 for 3 people and eat like kings. Love their..."

Sarah M

"Okay I'm a sucker for Mexican food so it's almost next to impossible for me to not like any form of it. I stumbled into this establishment on a sunny..."

Sushmitha D

"We've been here a couple of times now and each time the service has been wonderful and the food has been delicious! The waiters/waitresses are..."

Sam Papworth

"My son took me here for lunch had a wonderful atmosphere and great food will certainly go again service was very good The place was a lie dark..."

WESTY5

"Amazing food! Love the flavours. And servers great recommendations and fast service! Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend going here. Won't be..."

Jennifer Orsatti

"We had lunch here yesterday for the first time. The restaurant itself is cool and beautifully set up with Mexican decorations etc adorning the walls...."

Fiona M

"Love this place, the price is perfect, the food amazing, the atmosphere too. Omg the Ceviche is absolutely delirious. Really really good an the..."

Mariajosemvw

"I really rate this place! its definitely one of those places that gets a weekend started! lovely fun environment for a group setting, food is tapas..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Mexico is one of my all time favourites and Mexico Britomart was the first one I ever went to. I haven't been here in a while as the Ponsonby one is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely menu full of awesome flavours and all things tantalising! great atmosphere especially for things like birthdays, definitely a good place for a..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Food is good. Service is OK. You have to get here at the right time because it gets pretty busy at times. That being said it adds to the busy..."

Seeeaaann

"First time there today and I ordered the guacamole as well as the fish taco. Both were very flavoursome and fresh. The guacamole was a bit salty for..."

Ping

"Great food and friendly staff! Can't go wrong with the MFC (mexican fried chicken) - definitely a must try! The look and feel of this place is fun..."

HJ

"Came here last Friday for a quick meal after work. We both had the Restaurant Month special ($25 for 2 courses) and a sangria..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I've been here a few times for dinner/drinks after work. Staff are really attentive and friendly and it's an awesome atmosphere. The food is pretty..."

Lisa V

"Not a fan of the wait times..I believe you only book a table if you 6+ prople also if you have morw 10 you can only order from there $35 pp menu..."

FoodLoco

"The fried chicken was a winner. Super crunchy, juicy and everything you expect from a good fried chicken, beautiful sauce. Everything else was on the..."

Ryan

"Had a wonderful experience her over the weekend. The chicken quesadilla is absolutely delicious! And so were the churros!! The food and experience is..."

Rebecca Ellis

"This is one of our favourite places to have a fun Friday lunch, with a sharing style menu it's best experienced with a group of friends who are happy..."

Madicattt

"Just ok for me. Would like to go back to try a few other things but nothing really wowed me. Had a few of the tacos, the fried chicken and..."

Victoria

"This is a lively place to get good Mexican food. This outlet seems to be busy whenever we visit, but it adds to the fun. The noise is an..."

Jaya

"My go to place in Britomart for a fail safe amazing time when you can't decide what to eat. A moody but festive atmosphere, friendly &..."

Helena Chen

"Went here for dinner tonight. I've only been to the Takapuna Mexico so it was my firsy time here. I love the vibe of this place. The decor is so..."

Angela (A Style Collector)

"Arrived around 8pm on a Friday night this place gets booked real fast. They take your name and number and call you when your table is ready...."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"great service.place was packed and food came out so fast.yummy food, never disappointed, great drinks on offer.Staff here are so..."

Hungry_akl_bro

"Fantastic food! Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday. Had great service, great atmosphere, nice and warm in the cold weather! Had the chickpea..."

Emily Pavey

"Fried chicken. You have to try the fried chicken. ..Now that is out of the way, Mexico is a fun place to dine, and they change their menu..."

Denise D'Sa

"Love how the Mexico theme flows through even in the toilet. The food we had was super delicious. The chilli churros weren't my cup of tea..."

Gianina Castro

"been here on many occassions. Great, tasty and amazingly priced food that fills you up. I go here with my friends often and we always get the fried..."

Holly Grey

"TOP 10 PICK - This super cool Mexican joint is the bomb of all Mexican served in Britomart. The fried chicken, the range of tacos will have you..."

House Of Eats

"This place is my midweek mood booster.The menu seems to be seasonal, there's always new options. It's all tasty, especially the quesdialls. But..."

Table For One

"Not the first time I've been to this place, and it didn't let me down. Came here for lunch on a Monday around 1pm (a good time and day to avoid the..."

Sophia O-W

"It was truly an enjoyable evening spent here. I think that may have largely been due to the amazing top shelf tequilas and delicious margaritas..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Review: Flavoursome food! Some minor let-downs.The service was fast and efficient, however the plantain chips weren't crunchy, quite chewy..."

DVDM

"...Is THAT it!? Damn they must have tiny chickens in Mexico... ?The Mexico Fried chicken was literally, 9 nicely coated, but really tanned,..."

Cheesyweesy

"Always been a place we can depend on to have a good time; the food is nice, simple and addictive. I usually order 4-5 tacos, the fried chicken and..."

FoodiePhysician

"The original Mexico! Had lots of memories here so glad they opened one all around so no matter where you are you can have m@xico I love tha fact the..."

Chloe-Mae

"Nice little Mexican tapas restaurant with clean, sharp flavoured, sharing style food. The sweet corn tortillas were the standout with the fish soft..."

Rosely

"It's fun, colourful, young, on trend and an easy cheap eat; service casual but friendly; good for sharing tastes not mains. Worth a nibble including..."

Stephanie Chen

"Perfect place to unwind after a long day. Love the chilled out vibe and the extremely flavourful food. Not a fan of the seating plan and the lack of..."

Anita Zahoor

"Only went in for a small snack but wow! Fast and friendly service that makes you feel at home, along with delicious food! I ordered the coconut&mint..."

Lauren

"Great food and really cool place. Had lunch here last and enjoyed it very much. The drinks are amazing too. Price is reasonable for the quality of..."

Ninjunkie

"I adore the food at Mexico but my average rating for this particular Meixco is due to the small and crowded dining area and the average wait time of..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Very good food that's all I..."

Reema

"I always come here when friends ask to hang out at a bar, great ambience, very intimate table seating and staff are all willing to help you with..."

Angela Lina

"Went with my wife last weekend and while we didn't order a lot was impressed with the food as well as the fit out and service.Have spent some..."

James Brown

"Great Vibe, Great Food, Fun Staff and pretty good Bang for your Buck. They recently launched some new, non alcoholic, drinks which are delicious! My..."

Amy Tanabe

"I've only been to Mexico once, but really enjoyed the experience. I was with a big group, and we were fortunate to snaffle a table. The..."

Bonsai

"Went to Mexico Britomart in a group of six and must say we didn't pick the restaurant after going to the Takapuna one several months earlier and..."

Helen Gyde

"I quite like Mexico, however I would hesitate to go due to business and having to wait 1-2 hours for a table. Though when going at an unbusy time,..."

Monica

"When writing a review I think it's important to get your head around what a place is trying to achieve and assess it according to how well it..."

Wolfie W

"Mexico is a favourite of ours for tasty affordable authentic mexican food with friends. Expect to wait for your table in the weekends, but there is..."

Janine

"We have been trying to get to Mexico for weeks but only managed it last night. I had read the reviews beforehand and almost changed venues but the..."

Sally Smart

"Great restaurant, great atmosphere and helpful friendly staff - always love it..."

Alli

"Checked this place out on a Saturday afternoon when it wasn't too busy. Great decor but servers seemed a bit cold.. some of the waitresses seemed..."

Melanie Matthews

"Awesome place to grab a bite to eat. From $6-$12 a plate it’s cheap too. We went on Friday night before the comedy gala and everyone enjoyed..."

Jason McAlcott

"Went here with my family after loving the Takapuna one. I knew how it worked with tapa style. Decor is fantastic it's just too cramped is the only..."

Rachel Schuurman

"I love this place. Have been here twice now. The Quesadilla is very good, definitely recommend one to share (as these come in 8..."

Rosemary Young

"The food at Mexico is a contrast to the typical interpretation of Mexican food served in New Zealand - petite servings, no stodge and delicate..."

Rob Ford

"Big foodie and absolutely blown away. the service great. the margaritas - best have ever tasted. But the food. Sublime. I have told everyone I..."

Lisa Garrity

"Great place. Went between Xmas and New Year and had an early dinner and beer. Great to go somewhere and be able to order several things without it..."

Karen Evans

"I have been to mexico 3 timesAbsolutely Loved it everytime, yes it gets busy so be prepared to wait, but with a bar just around the corner..."

Aleesha Nana

"I've been looking for quality Mexican food for quite some time now and have finally found it! I love tacos so right away my eye was drawn to the..."

Rachel Byrnes

"Delicious authentic food, equally tasty drinks, and knowledgeable service which all create an amazing atmosphere! The fried chicken is to die for!..."

Paul Dorey

"Been here 4 times now, each time has been great, good service, and for the price of the food its great! We have got a few different dishes to share..."

Courtney Maloyd

"what a place!we went here tonight for the 1st time it was just fantastic heaps of staff, great service and fantastic mexican food! great..."

Matt Cooper

"Quirky place to come with mates for a catch-up over a wine & tapas style dining.Food was tasty & delivered quickly on a busy..."

Louise Bartlett

"After hearing much hyped reviews about this place I wanted to check it out for myself... And it didn't disappoint. This was my second..."

Alice Pan

"I have been to Mexico twice now and the first time there were a few hiccups but the second time was amazing! We had a big group and managed to get a..."

Celia Schollum

"Mexico is a breath of fresh air in the Auckland City restaurant scene.The place is fun, it's loud, it's squishy... chances are, you will be..."

Ruby MacAvoy

"This place is fantastic! BUT - go with the following in mind:Because it’s so popular you need to get there either early (ie 6pm) or later..."

Louise

"Love it! Fabulous.Have been 5 times now and enjoyed every experience.The staff are great and the twiggy blonde maitre dee is always a charm..."

Jenny

"I have been to "Mexico" every week since it opened. This is banging fresh Mexican street food and is about as far away from Tex Mex as one can..."

Andy Chon

"We went along on night number 2. Considering this the service was pretty good, 4/5. They didnt know what was going on, but they pulled it off very..."

Bob

"Great Mexican food! Been there about 12 times in the past 3 months. Their soft shell tacos are amazing! Quick and easy to grab and then go..."

Onkar

"Mexico is a favourite lunch spot during weekdays in the city - doors open at 12pm and the waiting list is usually full by 12.45pm so an early lunch..."

Fain Feasts

"Wait times can be long and the drinks aren't strong..."

Nick

"Was lucky enough to get a seat right away, even though we were told at first there may be about a 45min wait. The waiters were very attentive and..."

Michael Humphries

"I first went to Mexico when it opened; can that really be over two years ago? I have often walked past Mexico quite late and it seemed to maintain a..."

Flyingkiwi

"The restaurant is actually bigger than it looks from the outside, it was small because it was crowded, but the actual space spilled into the back...."

Heartshrooms

"Mexico does a number of things right, making it one of the best restaurants in Auckland – the staff is jovial, the food is inspired, the ambience..."

Danny

"Mexico is a fiesta for both your taste buds and your eyes. The waitresses wear floral headdresses reminiscent of Lana del Rey and the walls are a..."

Eat It Auckland

"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..."

Rebecca Smith

"The food at Mexico was excellent and tasty. They had many vegan options including tacos, sides, mains and dessert. The cocktails were also delicious...."

Xanadu Ti Tree

"My friends and I came here for dinner last night. Under six person weren't allowed to book a table. So we have to walk in. Luckily, we only waited 20..."

張白毛

"Great Mexican restaurant in Britomart, CBD, Auckland. The menu is tapas style, designed to share and multiple dishes. The food was tasty but lacked..."

cheekybulls

"Easy to miss but well worth a visit. Looks small to start but plenty of seating available down the back. All your favourites you would expect as well..."

Matthew Hansen

"Tapas style restaurant. The staff explained how the menu worked and provided us with excellent service. We didn't have to wait long for the food to..."

Hanuman Ho

"Great place, great ambience, great food. Awesome drinks but food portions were really small. It was packed due to a gig at vector but they..."

Amrita Bhattacharya

"Amazing restaurant in Auckland city. Near the train station and the more popular areas. The food was incredible. I loved the staff and the atmosphere..."

nat allen

"Is there such a thing as "fusion Mexican" tapas? I guess there is now! The funky range of ever changing flavours at Mexico (they change their menu..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Food was good for the price. If you sit outside, flies could be a problem. Bigger than their other store in Auckland but old furniture and building...."

Roman Mortuza

"Taco chip was amazing also sources they provide really nice. All the food we ordered pretty..."

mamatomochu

"Rad place for a night out. Did the margarita class with our work social club. Heaps of fun, yummy drinks and a good feed put on. Def..."

Trina Mullan

"We happened to go in because it was raining and we didn't want to walk to some place further. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm atmosphere..."

Luke Paruman

"Food was great! Highly recommend the Guacamole and one of their Margaritas, which come in many different flavours. Staff were very friendly, and very..."

Charlotte Edson (LadyofShalott)

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"Love coming here to satisfy my Mexican craving!! They never disappoint and the food is always so delicious!! Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is..."

Dominique Koloamatangi

"Came in here late for dinner after a busy Friday. Such a delight. My chimichanga was hot, fresh and tasty. I'd say this is probably as Mexican you'd..."

Daksh Gupta

"Grabbed the $10 lunch deal with my friends and ordered the devils nachos. The food was really yummy and I wished the portions were bigger, but I..."

Vanessa Chong

"Awesome place to get your margherita fix especially during happy hour. However, they need to specify which drinks are excluded for the special. I was..."

Bella Qian

"If you happen to be in Auckland CBD and craving for Mexican cuisine, Mexican cafe is the place to be in. It’s situated at the busy streets in main..."

Shreyansh Patni

"Fantastic place in Victoria street for after work drinks. The cheese dip selection is..."

Benna VR

"It never fails, great Mexican restaurant with amazing food! Love a good Taco Salad not to..."

Josh Hill

"If you work in town, you have heard of this place. It is an institution. Came here for lunch and for $10, its pretty hard to go wrong. Service was..."

Amindha Fernando

"Of all the establishments I featured here at Ang Sarap there is only one place as of this date that I had visited more than three times and it is..."

Ang Sarap

"Delicious Spinach and cheese enchilladas and Matcha Cocktails, will happily return here next time i'm in Auckland!..."

Octagon Pie

"We came bang on the dot at 5pm for the happy hour specials. We ordered pineapple virgin margarita jug, a fish taco, prawn taco, two beef tacos,..."

Vivian C

"I love Nachos and Black beans with olives and cheese makes it an amazing dish to eat anytime either lunch or dinner.And must mention sauces are..."

JPK

"Value for money! Good size food portions, consistent service and quality. Great happy hour options and combos. Veg friendly. Used to have $5 parking..."

Neesh

"Always tastes like what I think authentic Mexican would taste like. Good hearty sized meals with a lot of flavour and super tasty frozen cocktails..."

Sam Hurley

"Always a good time here. Cheap food cheap drink just make sure you go during their happy hours. The nachos were great, we tried every option, beef,..."

Crackerjacker

"Delicious Mexican food at affordable prices! Been coming here regularly for a couple of years now and their food, service and ambience haven't..."

Lala

"Great tasty food, excellent service & atmosphere, and great prices for the portion size! I suggesting getting a meal with rice and beans, it just..."

Jazz Dos Santos

"The biggest asset of this food joint is the chef and his team. Food here is superb. What drags them down in rating is their service -..."

Hemal Jani

"Food is always great here, and service is good too. Waitress was quick to seat us and take our food and drinks order. Devil nachos is my favourite..."

Foodislife

"Have to say the service here was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in the door. Had the new years set menu and enjoyed every course...."

Marianive

"Had the garlic bread, burrito, nachos and quisedilla! Really good value for money! Lunch menu is $10 each and a great portion! Ambience was nice, we..."

Persian Foodie

"A nice Mexican restaurant in the heart of Auckland. The ambience gives you a feel of being in a typical Mexican restaurant. Service is excellent and..."

Sunil Nataraj

"This place is great for lunch. We ordered the beef nachos and a salad bowl and both meals were only $10 each off the lunch menu and one of the meals..."

Charlotteraju

"So damn good. I’ve gone here 5 times now, love it. Such great prices, not the most amazing tasting Mexican I’ve ever had but still super good...."

Samantha Green

"If u love Nachos n alcohol so it is definitely your place! They have really cheap house wine, and incredible Margarita cocktails. Nice food &..."

Marita Huynh

"I think I found my favourite Mexican restaurant~ Delicious and affordable cocktails; and nice food, $10 lunch meals~ Glass roof with view of..."

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"honestly this place is my one of my favourites I've been coming here ever since I was a infant actually, the atmosphere is super nice. THERE..."

Ayesha :)

"When you are in the CBD, you don't think that you can find such a great place with this very particular ambiance! The staff is absolutely lovely! My..."

Matthieu Ferragati

"I’ve always wondered if Mexican food in New Zealand had been fairly represented. Having conversed with traveling Americans and those who have been..."

Medium_Rare

"I came here with my friends on the 24th of February celebrating my birthday. There were 5 of us there and all of us enjoyed the ambience of the..."

Melissa Paet

"A nice place in the city to have mexican food. Staff are friendly and food was good as well. Would recommend the devils nachos with those jalapenos...."

Tanmay Jauhri

"Mexican Cafe has $10 lunch specials. Each table gets a complimentary starter of corn chips with a fresh salsa - it's really good. I got the filling..."

SLM

"Great place to eat .love their food and service. It’s such a cute place love their drinks always get offers on my email.they always have something..."

Amy Brar

"The restaurant is super cute!! Those long staircase adds the extra mysterious touch and the inside decor is yellow and red and blue wow it was a..."

Ezzz

"Value for money. Cultural sometimes have sala dancing in the bar area. Food is delicious and the cocktail margaritas are yum! Highly recommend..."

Pinny Quinlan

"A simple but decent place to grab a bite to eat. Staff were generally friendly, prompt and attentive. I ordered one of the Taco Salad..."

Johann Go

"I love this place! I think it's great that I never leave feeling hungry. The menu is great, and you can easily get some great offers on the daily...."

Brooke

"One of my favourite places to get Mexican and the food here for the prices are 10/10! I've visited this place on numerous occasions mainly for lunch..."

Ashvini Chelliah

"Really nice and good atmosphere. Does get quite busy after 6.30pm. Food was nice and good service. Would recommend for a nice meal. In photo: back..."

Tay

"My favorite of all time....we come here all the time for $10 lunches ...the devilled nachos are so nice ...the salsa they serve is the best ...staff..."

Kyles

"Went out for dinner with a large group of friends... for there being so many of us, service was reasonably fast. Had a vegetarian burrito for $15, a..."

Amy

"Went here for lunch today and got the beef burrito combination with pineapple juice for 15$. The burrito was really good but I was surprised it was..."

Ellynn

"It's simple yet tasty Mexican food. It's a decent joint , not too fancy when it comes to presentation, but typical Mexicsn food. I would go back for..."

Nina

"My friends and I came here during their $10 lunch special. The stairs lead up to an upstairs restaurant and bar. So the disabled might have trouble..."

Kaylene Jessin

"Came here for a lunch with my work. Lunch specials are great value, not sure how they compare to dinner prices etc.I had the extra special..."

Miss Kiki

"Been here few times ! there chicken nachos are my fave ! such great size and awesome price for what you get could never get sick of there nachos lol..."

Christine Nand

"This place is fantastic. Location is good if you don't need to worry about parking. I love the fact that it's so secluded and when you get upstairs..."

Anna K

"Had an awesome girls dinner out here the other night! The service is incredible and the atmosphere is great. All the decorations really spice this..."

Amesirv

"I know the owner Bruce here. Mexican Cafe is his baby and a damn good one. My partner and I both enjoy coming here for an evening meal, their $10..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Good spot in town, basically across the road from sky tower.Has $10 lunches! What a great price and food is yum! Also get free nachos..."

Raeanna

"Been here so much times in the last few months!My favorite dish is the vegetarian lasagne - they give you so much and it fills you up! (So..."

Nisarag Bhatt

"It's very good specially when you go there during happy hour.Cheap but big size and also yummy.The atmosphere is very Mexican too.If you like Mexican..."

Namie Arai

"Based diagonally opposite the sky tower, this place has a very different kind of a vibe.We went here for a work catch-up & had reserved a..."

Aabhas Dole

"Totally charming ambiance with great authentic Mexican food and to make it better...the happy hours! Must try - Chicken Quesadilla. I can not stress..."

Christina Linette

"Mexican cafe has great ambience. The food is really good as well. Especially, their chimichanga with bacon is really the one I love to order quite..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Great nachos. The only thing i've ever had here are the nachos for their $10 lunch. Excellent value, tasty and filling. Does well compared to other..."

Geoff

"Lovely Mexican style deco and friendly staff. Quite busy at times but love their food. Especially their $10 lunch specials, great meals always..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Loved the ambience...Food was authentic...We went to this place on Saturday evening...Extra Special Nachos starter was..."

Sourav Dey

"Hands down my fave Mexican restaurant in town! Being a student on a budget, the $10 menu is just the bomb! The portion is pretty big and can easily..."

Sarah Suyat

"I think this is the closest thing Auckland has to the real deal of Mexican food... comparing to my experiences of growing up in California which has..."

Lisa McDonnell

"I always go there with a friend or my sister for lunch , I love the $10 lunch special! My favourite dish is the taco salad, waiting staff need to..."

Alexandra Gosling

"Been a regular diner as long as I stayed in Auckland. Never had problem with their food or service, even during the busy hours of the weekend nights...."

Marty Byrde

"Food was affordable and it was REALLY nice . loved every bit of my meal A+ Staff was super friendly. I am going back to this place for..."

Semisi

"Mexican Cafe is popular restaurant located upstairs in Victoria St West. Mexican Cafe is true to its name, providing a lively Mexican ambiance with..."

Jayden Campbell

"I have visited Mexican cafe a bunch of times but haven't had a chance to write a review. I dined here with my sister tonight, the place was pretty..."

Sarah S

"As always fresh simple mexican food. served quickly plenty of staff to take your orders and a great price For the hungry person. Extra..."

Mike G.

"Had a lovely dinner here with a friend and it was seriously good. Had some sort of chicken salad taco thing and it tasted delicious. We were greeted..."

Kershia

"Enjoyed the atmosphere, we were seated in the enclosed outside balcony which was still warm. I enjoyed my paradise margarita very much. I chose for..."

Jessica Lane

"First time trying authentic Mexican food! Their $10 lunch deals are definitely worth it, so I ordered the Chicken Tacos. The guy who served us was..."

Kirsten

"I don’t think I will ever get sick of this place.We ordered off the happy hour menu x2 chicken quesadilla and one vegetarian and veggie..."

Ghost Reviewer

"Gotta love this place.Since it is on the second floor, it is not the easiest place to find (though there is a sign outside). But once you..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Mexican cafe is an institution, don't think menu has changed in years but why change a good thing? Good food and atmosphere, you can't beat their $10..."

Foodathon

"The Mexican Cafe looks abit iffy from the street entrance door but once you walk up those stairs you are in a completely different place. An outdoor..."

Samantha Brown

"I love Mexican food and this cafe is definitely my recommendation!! They have great variation of meals and alcohol beverages! They have $15..."

Mariko Sakurai

"Visited here on Saturday night before our film after a friend recommended it to us. Atmosphere was wonderful and buzzing, reminded my..."

Jennifer Holland

"Been here lots of times and they never failed to disappoint, as they said consistency is key! their $10 lunches are a steal especially to university..."

Carmela Paule

"This is the absolute best eatery in the world. It may not be authentic Mexican style food but it's still amazing. For the massive portion sizes the..."

Devan

"Date night on a weeknight. This place always has a nice buzz to the atmosphere. We had a really nice and polite waiter, all the staff in general were..."

Jan

"One of my favourite place to grab a quick lunch on a work day. The $10 lunch menu they offer is great value. The Margarita is always a nice treat on..."

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"This place is always great for a quick and cheap bite, especially when you're a student and after some authentic Mexican with good portions! I had..."

Sophia O-W

"Considering the price you pay for the food, it is an absolute steal. The Mexican Cafe is a regular spot to grab a quick bite to eat with friends. The..."

Ashlee

"This place has been my lunchtime favourite for a while now. The food is really homey, I'm always both satisfied and full when I leave, and i don't..."

Lee Marshall

"Lively atmosphere and great staff. Came on a busy night and it did take a while to seat us, but the food came super fast. If you're rushed for time..."

A

"My favourite Mexican restaurant! Great prices, amazing food, awesome sangria and margaritas!! Staff has always been polite! Been here multiple times..."

Alessandra Ackroyd

"Love this place and I visit this place often!! Great customer service and the food is delicious. The 10$ lunch deal is such a great deal especially..."

Rithika Reddy

"If you consider the price and the food you get, this is one of the best places to eat in Auckland.Tried some lunch there and for only ten..."

Diogo Reck

"Epic experiences every single time i visit. had quite a bit of the vegetarian food and it's really nice. Sometimes they miss one or two ingredients..."

Umang D

"I love this place, every time. Its fun decor, its taco salad bowls, its salsa night where you're likely to have an awesome night and even meet..."

Vivi S

"Had such a great experience at Mexican Cafe for a hens party with 20 people in the function room. The staff were super helpful leading up to and on..."

Leanne

"The restaurant is awesome! Authentically decorated, and has a great vibe. I had the vege fajitas made vegan, which they were more than happy to..."

Veganista

"For start they had a good and friendly customer serviceFor starter I had cheese dip and garlic breadIt was amazing. You go there decently..."

Farshid Hakimi

"Reservations are definitely recommended at this very popular cafe. We had to wait for a while to get our seats but the wait at the bar was well worth..."

Hemant Kaushal

"We went here a few year back now and I've been here a few times for dinner. Love love the atmosphere and all the tequila (I'm a tequila fan). The..."

Miss Alesana

"The Mexican Cafe (or the Mex as it is often referred to) is an institution. Before franchises such as Mexicali, Mad Mex, Zambrero, etc. came along..."

Danny

"This is one the best places for "value for money". The lunch menu is for $10 and dinner is around $15.The food is great and almost every dish we..."

Parik Andhare

"Went to have dinner here lastweek, first time trying a Mexican restaurant. Good service, friendly staff, lively atmosphere. Food tastes great..."

Maria May Dauni

"Good tex mex food, with $10 and $15 lunch specials. Large portions, stock standard Mexican cuisine, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, nachos etc. nothing..."

Believeinyourself

"Always a favourite, one of the places we chose between before heading to a show in the city. Prompt service,delicious food and such a bargain, what..."

Emma W

"I enjoy the food here, although they could work on their glass and cutlery polishing. competitive pricing of $10 lunch meals, I usually either get..."

Stef

"Great atmosphere. If you want to eat here it is advisable to either come early or make a booking as this place is very busy. Lots of waiter staff and..."

Anthony Lim

"Mexican Café is an absolute favourite of mine, their happy hour prices are unbeatable and the food is tried and true but always good. Best nachos in..."

Rebecca Davies

"Been here a few times over the years... Hidden Mexican gem.... Good food... Good prices.... Great atmosphere ... A must to try if you like Mexican as..."

Donna&Shane

"You feel you in cancun or Cozumel when you enter The ambience makes you feel welcomed, good Mexican musicWe started with a pitcher of..."

Globalfoodlover

"Amazing atmosphere and lovely food! Thanks for the yum cocktails ! :) me and my partner ate the fajitas with prawns and the Plato Grande. Was so good..."

Kannazawa

"Love this place!! I tend to get the same thing each time.. Chicken and bacon chimichanga! The cocktails are also amazing - they have great specials..."

Holly D-T

"I love the Mexican Cafe! it is in an almost hidden spot on Victoria street up so many flights of stairs and if i weren't taken here for the $10 lunch..."

Sophie Ly

"Very nice environment! Their decorations and copious amounts of alcohol really set the mood! Went there for their $10 lunch and ordered the..."

Deliciousness

"the taco salad was alright but felt a bit sick afterwards though the chicken taco salad was good the service was alright and the free nachos and..."

Rose

"You would probably miss this place if you weren't paying much attention. Actually, you'd probably miss this rad cafe even if you were. Tucked away,..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Have not been here for years and years. Hasn't changed at all. Still the fun place that I remember.Great meals really tastie, service was..."

Tracy F

"The $10 lunches here are awesome and they also have specials if you go for an early dinner. They have the best margaritas!! Nachos, fajitas,..."

Misty

"Such a fun place with alot of history. The ambience is so lively, pits you in a good mood! The perfect definition of good food and goos vibes!! What..."

Shelly

"As a Christchurch local, the loss of the Mexican Cafe in the earthquake was indeed tragic. Having my favourite chicken nachos for lunch up in..."

Duckman

"Nachos Nachos Nachos..I love their devil Nachos perfect for winter lunch and dinner! On weekend night they get quite busy and they have..."

FoodLoco

"Great place for a casual bite. I love the mexican vibe everytime I got from this place. Chicken chimichanga- You always gave me a reason to visit..."

Nickgill88

"A typical Mexican bar restaurant where the night is filled with customer and live performance (mostly music but occasionally Selsa dance groups). The..."

Zoe Huang

"I finally had the courage to try a different cuisine and randomly went for lunch to this cafe. I ordered the veg quesadillas. It was a decent portion..."

Purnima Sudha

"Great place for a cheap, no fuss Mexican meal. It's not the most authentic or anything fancy at all, in fact it's probably a step up from a Mexican..."

Ryan

"I'm a mad Mexican fan and luckily every single Mexican place that I've been to has been 10/10 and the Mexican Cafe is not exception! I would..."

Annie Ren

"Came here for my hens night and we had the BEST time. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Amazing food. And ERMAHGERD amazing alcohol. Will always..."

Maria Foy

"An extremely compelling Mexican place to dine at. The ambience is outstanding. The staff is friendly and courteous. The food is overall great. Will..."

#1

"I always have a good time here maybe it was the drink HahhaI had the martini glass of passion fruit blendedness not so nice as it was..."

Michelle Huynh

"Love this cute place especially in summer!We were greeted by lovely staff and was well looked after.Meals were fast and efficient.I..."

LASARA

"Awesome cafe, gives you the feel you are really sitting in mexico. Amazing food, tacos, nachos, streaks and my friends couldn't get over the..."

I'm Hungry

"Staff: Always welcoming and friendly, sometimes they even remember my order after being away a couple of months!Food: Have dined here..."

Michael Ellmers Smith

"The main meals are large in quantity (I can never finish them)!! However, I would really say there's anything that really stands out from other..."

Where.iate

"I like the complimentary nachos. Went here with a few friends after work and it was pretty good. Ordered the seafood chowder. It was a huge portion..."

Tan.ned

"Great experience every time! Had the taco salad while the rest of the group ordered a combination of burritos and nachos. Extremely filling and..."

Sukriti Bhatnagar

"The vibe in this bustling restaurant is what keeps bringing me back. Great Mexican decor gives the place a real party atmosphere. Go during happy..."

Sean Ford

"I have been to many different mexican restaurants, as it is my favourite cuisine do thought I would try out mexican cafe. Happy Hour is a great idea..."

Justine Doody

"Mexican Cafe's burritos are amazing. A few friends and I regularly go here when we crave burritos! The best burritos we have tired. Staff are..."

Preeti Kaur

"I absolutely loved this place! Such an amazing atmosphere and incredible little space utilised really well, best time was happy hour between 5-7pm...."

Jess Edwards

"It's nice to find a Mexican place that actually offers good tasting Mexican food. Going in I was hesitant because my last few Mexican restaurant..."

Lily Green

"What's not to like? It's Mexican!Good food. Good vibem l. Good service - even in peak times. Love the $10 lunch menu. Burritos are superb. Love..."

Cesare Lang

"Had a good lunch with mates at Mexican cafe and not once they failed. Cheap, affordable lunch deals, nice food and awesome casual atmosphere - is not..."

Anna Smith

"First time here. Came with a bunch of my colleagues. Great atmosphere. Got a complimentary serving of nachos and salsa dip as we were seated...."

Queena

"Good food. Used to have amazing alcoholic beverages but I find quality is lacking these days (maybe too watered down?). Also the happy hour food..."

Jamie

"Great Mexican food, authentic and well priced. Great atmosphere and were accommodating to us with a young child. Will be going back for sure...."

Mark

"Went here for lunch and my first impression when i entered was it's so authentic, atmosphere was great, i honestly felt like i was in a barrio in..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"I can't remember what we ordered exactly but it was bloody good and well worth the price. wasn't dear at all good atmosphere friendly service only..."

Kunal Kumar

"Can't beat free chips and salsa, although the chips were pretty bad. The burrito was pretty small as well, but good! A little expensive for their..."

Chelsea

"It is always the best option when you are meeting with in the city and want a delicious but yet cheap lunch. The $10 lunch plates are not to be..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Old reliable, always delicious authentic food and an upbeat, festive vibe. The margarita jugs are a must-have, particularly during happy hour when..."

Paige Eriwata

"I have been there first time on day before yesterday. There I experienced Very good food, very good environment, and very good staff. Nachos is so..."

Gurpreet Singh

"Never, ever fail to disappoint me with their delicious Mexican goodness. I love going for Happy Hour - and my favourite dish is definitely the..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"Loved it, we've always walked past and dismissed it as a cheap rowdy bar. Decided to give it a chance and might be a new local..."

Victoria

"A must try for Mexican fanatics. IT was frankly the best Mexican place in the whole of New Zealand on our vacation there. A must try, highly..."

Siddharth Vora

"Great location. Service was very attentive. Ordered chicken enchiladas, vegetarian enchiladas and beef fajitas. All dishes were good. Not exceptional..."

Aucklandeats

"My partner and I visit Mexican Cafe in Auckland's CBD quite regularly as it is definitely one of our favourite restaurants. Their cheap $10 lunch and..."

Matt Worboys

"A perennial favourite, having been here now for 31 years! Has awesome character filled interior, and great upstairs deck. The lunch menu is superb,..."

Frank

"Hello Mexian Cafe :)We'd like to share our deepest gratitude for hosting our wedding reception this year at your restaurant here in the..."

Amy E. Matarese

"Mexican Cafe is a quaint, cheerfully decorated and popular restaurant located near the Sky Tower, and it's not hard to predict why it's been such a..."

MissEstherZ

"service 4/5environment 4/5food 3/5cost performance 4/5drink 4/5My favorites: soft shell taco ( prawn), ceviche, fruit margarita, sangriaRecommend:..."

Mira

"All these years, quality never drop! A little taste of Mexico. If you're craving for a good drink and good Mexican food, this place certainly won't..."

Cupy Dee

"I really enjoy going to the Mexican Cafe for dinner. It has a neat vibe. The food is delicious and the prices totally reasonable. Staff are always..."

Will

"One of my favourite restaurants, food is great, service is always good. The lunch menu is particularly good..."

Zac Rathbone

"Great food, absolutely amazing service and drinks that packed a punch while still tasting amazing. Good on ya..."

Dan

"Only been here once. It was very good the service was very good. But I think other people might not think the service is adequate because it's so..."

Neila

"WOW this place was YUM YUM YUMMY! Thank god we found you little beauty. Fresh, tasty, authentic. Great start to a huge drive home. Would give 5 star,..."

Tyler Ritchie

"Because some of the reviews not sounding very good about this place we nearly did not go .. . We saw someone had mentioned a Happy Hour 5-7pm and..."

Angela

"Lovely ServiceLovely Food ~ tabasco sauce.. T.D.FoR!Lovely Lunch Specials Daily at $10 p/pGreat Seafood Chowder very..."

Thai Qn

"Went there on Fri 1st of June for dinner with 7 others. Ordered drinks which were very good and with complementary baskets on the table to help..."

Jemimah

"Some of the poor reviews here surprised me, we eat here regularly at lunch. Staff are friendly and know our orders off by heart, amazing margaritas..."

Jessica

"Great atmosphere, attentive staff, reasonably priced and yummy food. Need I say..."

Adeline

"I read a good review for this place in my university's student magazine (Craccum of UoA), and I was looking for a cosy restaurant with a good..."

Rinka L

"A great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. Would be back again especially for the mojitos and flauta..."

Nicky Davis

"Regular place we love to dine - great food, great prices, great cocktails, great..."

April

"I went in for lunch today and ummmmmmmmm yum yum yum. An absolute experience to remember. Whats more the staff were friendly, polite, very funny and..."

Fiona Best

"Went to this cute little place this arvo and loved it!! the guy who took our order was very polite and relaxed.i will be going back and..."

Melissa Clapp

"Great food, fantastic margaritas, friendly, happy service and awesome ambiance - really could you ask for more?ooh and happy hour every..."

Emily Gerson

"We had a meal here and thought it was awesome! A great atmosphere, seemed very authentic. We ordered drinks and had a complimentary snack. Meals came..."

Anthony Eyles

"Great food. Long waiting..."

Karuna Govind

"Just as a response to the previous reviews about service:The Mexican Cafe is a busy restaurant and on most nights has a waitlist - often up..."

Leane

"We went to Mexican Cafe for a quick drink before dinner elsewhere and I have to say that I was impressed. It was warm and inviting with a..."

Samantha Lines

"Went to Mexican cafe for a work lunch, I had the chicken fajita which was really reasonably priced for the amount you get, my workmates had nacho's..."

Lisa V

"Really cool place! Good food and a reasonable price, will be going back! Recommend the chimichangas chicken & bacon..."

Tessa Hall

"I'd heard of Mexican cafe well before I moved to Auckland through the joy of Social Media. When my ex-colleagues came up to Auckland to work for a..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"Hello people!!! Are you planning to visit Latin America to taste authentic Mexican food while experiencing the Mexican lifestyle, you have an option..."

Kshitij Garg

"I had Mexican cafe tonight for dinner for the umpteenth time. As always the atmosphere was great, music was pumping, people were drinking. Was great...."

Dog Eats World

"We had a good experience at the Mexican Cafe in Auckland CBD! We arrived without a reservation on a bustling Saturday evening and were seated..."

Marcel Tornow

"Great lunch here today. Food was really flavourful, kids meals were great. Very vibrant and bright..."

Key Man

"Mexican Cafe is my go to when I visit Auckland. I've been a dozen times over the last 3 years and it's always good. I took my brothers and my dad for..."

Nathan Culevski

"Delicious food, especially the cheese dip. Large amount of vegetarian dishes. The drinks were also good, not many beer options but a few different..."

Ashleigh Pearson

"We found this place on the first night we landed in Auckland from Australia. Place looked amazing, fully decorated just like in Mexico, with a full..."

Muthumal Perera

"Came for the happy hour specials and was very pleased. I got the margarita and taco and my partner got the beer and nachos. Margarita was very..."

Annette Wolfgram

"Food was delicious, we ordered a chicken Chimichunga with spicy cheese sauce to share between two women; with a nice kick of heat at the end of each..."

Wiki Hirini

"We stumbled upon this great restaurant and were extremely impressed with every aspect. The atmosphere, the service, were tops and the food was..."

HM S

"Great little Mexican restraunt slightly hidden away. The food was delicious and came very fast!! Highly recommend! Great sangria, the service could..."

Sarah K

"Love this cafe. So used to Taco Bill set menu it was nice to see chimichanga and different other choices. We got a table on the balcony no worries..."

Jayne Rout

"Happy hour was great! The atmosphere was incredible. When you walk in you feel like you’ve been transported to a different country. Margarita jugs..."

Katie McAlpine

"Great place, it’s awesome that it’s open until late and the waitress was lovely. Beautiful atmosphere and very tasty..."

Tamara Rienzi

"Mexican cafe is an iconic Auckland restaurant and really famous one as well. It totally lives up to its reputation. The food is great. And the staff..."

sheeba lamba

"Really enjoyed a wonderful evening here with a great atmosphere. The food was very taste and good sizes. Prices were average. I would highly..."

Tanz L

"Had an enjoyable experience in this restaurant. It is located on the second floor so take the narrow staircase up. The place is brightly decorated..."

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