Awesome place, the soft taco is the best... The home made hot sauce is the bomb
Even - now - nearly 4 years I last visited Auckland (January 2014), NZ - I'm still thinking back once and a while to my dear friends and hosts José Carlos & Maria, and there mouth watering food!!! yes their mouth watering beef taco and shrimp taco are simply unforgettable, so is their "green juice" as well as their range of delicious home made sauces!!!! Love you guys - hopefully we meet again soon.
A humble restaurant in the middle of no where. Run by a super friendly grandmother who cooks and serves.
For a casual authentic homemade mexican experience, Mexican Specialties is your go-to place.
Amazing food and even more amazing host. She caters each dish based on the diner and you get such a home cooked meal experience. Will definitely recommend this place and will visit it many more times.
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Delicious homemade Mexican food. Tasted great. Grandma was really friendly. They only open on lunch, except on Friday. Unlike other Mexican restaurants which is mostly for ordering some foods for sharing, you can be satisfied with ordering one food.
This place is a gem !!
A 77 year old beautiful Grandma runs this place, she cooks and serves and loves to talk and she does it all with so much passion !!
All for the eternal love of food 💛
I have had Enchilada so far but I can tell everything is also delicious 😋
I will definitely go there again very soon and highly recommend it !!
Had lunch here today
Ordered pork taco with crackling
Service was a bit slow just one lady working until help arrived 20mins later
Food came out nice & hot
Taco was delicious a little bit spicy but good
We definitely be back to try something else on the menu
Thanks
This place is heaven. Originally from Southern California, I’ve desperately missed authentic Mexican food but this place is just as good as anywhere I’ve been. Thank you!!
I highly recommend the Beef Taco it is extremely delicious! Has a great barbecue flavour, that won’t disappoint. The filling is a very generous amount of beef along with avocado, tomato and sauces and seasonings... delicious!
Really lovely place with great indoor and outdoor seating. The food is prepped by a very kind and caring grandmother who really loves her food and takes pride in it. I highly recommend!!
Friendly service lovely lady, we ordered chicken enchilada and beef taco and they were so good, I want the recipe for the enchilada sauce, the beef taco was tender and delicious.
You know when you find those delightful hidden restaurants and the food was just nothing short of exceptional and all you want to do is tell all your friends and family about it???
Well... please go ahead and add this to your list of hidden treasures... the food here is magical. Fresh and full of so much flavour. Real traditional mexican food!!! We ordered a beef and chicken soft taco, along with the quesadilla with cheese and chorizo (however theirs is named differently). The fresh lime drink which is homemade is delightfully fresh and light. The chili sauces to accompany your dishes are amazing and you're able to purchase these if you so wish too.
The deco and location may mislead you slightly but honestly, in my opinion the BEST mexican food I've ever had!!! The service was great, friendly guy who cooked and served by himself. Seriously... I cant fault this place.
Thank you again, I will most certainly be back with more people to share this hidden gem with!
I did really enjoy my flautas. The toppings on them are perfect and you don’t really need the additional sauces they offer because those don’t add to the flavor at all. Very pricy though which I will attribute to the neighborhood? As someone who has grown up with affordable, authentic Mexican food, I know you can have it at a more reasonable price. Also, for the prices, I think at least a side of rice or beans or something should be included.
The coffee was okay. Probably would be better with some milk and sugar.
The owner was very nice though!
Definitely a place to try at least once but only often if you can afford the prices.
Absolute GEM 💎💞 Lovingly made authentic Mexican cuisine 🇲🇽🌮🫠 Absolutely excellent hand-made flatbreads with zingy, fresh, delectable toppings and succulent meats. Perfected, rich, flavourful mole 💯 I was completely blown away by the flavours and textures and the charm of the place. Grandma knows her stuff. They sell food products and serve a menu of incredible dishes. The tequila chutney is heavenly. The guacamole- oh my GHOD - thick chunks of perfectly ripe avocado, expertly seasoned and the home made corn chips are utterly divine. It’s in my top 5 NZ eateries and they don’t serve booze so that is a huge compliment.
I stayed with a friend around the corner and we were going to get fish & chips until I saw Mexican Specialties. I decided to order a Prawn Tortilla and a very refreshing icy pineapple juice and we sat outside in the late afternoon sun. I was only going to eat half but it was so yummy I ate it all. I'm not from Auckland but if I ever go near there again it will be a must do for a meal. Thanks for the lovely food, service and atmosphere.
Absolutely delicious food and the lime drink!! YUM!! I ordered the vegetarian soft shell tacos (of which you can pick your taco type), the homemade corn chips and guacamole + the lime drink. Absolutely divine. Even got some magic spice to take away. A must try. 🌮
This place is seriously amazing.
The owners are absolutely lovely and friendly. And the food comes out tasting of home made deliciousness. There are many homemade condiments you can add to your meals (not included in the picture) - the chilli jam was my favourite!
Definitely made a repeat customer out of me.
One of my most favourite places to eat.
First of all customer service - Grandma is the loveliest woman ever she's very friendly and makes ever visit extremely pleasant .
secondly the food- she doesn't always have all the items on the menu as she makes everything fresh and all by herself. Every bite is made with love. From the taco shells, nachos and juice. All handmade and fresh daily. Nothing beats taste and quality with Grandma. Every dish every time is always on point.
Thirdly authenticity- I have no idea how grandma knows how to cook like a local Mexican but she makes it the way it is made in Mexico. If you want proper Mexican food come here instead of those chain Mexican Californian style chains. She makes the real deal which is alot better.
Only way to know what I'm talking about is to check it out 🙂
Absolutely delicious food. The beef taco had the most tender steak strips I've ever tasted. The service was warm and friendly.
Nice, quaint restaurant nestled behind Ellerslie-Panmure highway run by very courteous owners. I went with very high expectations and was a little disappointed. Menu is limited and the food is a little plain (personal opinion). All in all, a nice Mexican restaurant that you should try at least once.
Deliciously unusual and delightfully friendly. I loved the two vegetarian dishes we had. I loved the conversation with the lady running the place. I loved the unusual decor. I loved that it wasn't the same flavours or even the same experience that you get in every Auckland restaurant. Yum.
We have been repeat customers for this hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. The place is very unassuming yet you will be blown away by how good the food is. The wonderful old Thai lady is very nice and warm. Would definitely keep on coming back.
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