451 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Such a treat! The music & aromas drew us into this cute outdoor restaurant. We tried their jalapeno rellenos and 3 tacos (al pastor, pollo & res)-..."
brenda krusemark
"Delicious and authentic Mexican food! Certainly up there with the best in Auckland and a hearty cut above something like Mexicali fresh. Tortillas..."
James Theakston
"Food was nice but for vegan options the just removed cheese and sour cream instead of using plant based alternatives or something else but still at..."
Ludwig
"Great Mexican food from a couple of cool cats on Waiheke.
Love the music and..."
Yuri G
"A must-go if you are in Waiheke. So delicious. I had the vegan burrito…..."
Tamara Abeldaño
"They have delicious vegan options! I had the soyrizo burrito and it was so tasty. They also have really good salsa’s and pickled veggies. Super..."
heidi feltz
"Authentic and tasty, nice outdoor seating area with lots of room, and great..."
Huni Mancini
"Lovely food with vegetarian and vegan..."
Holly Clifton
"We had the pleasure of Waixican catering for our wedding of roughly 80 guests. They did entrees served in large bowls, as well as a main for each..."
Pete Anderson
"good food esp jalapeños and quesadillas. needs bigger size jalapeños to justify price but tastes great. great salsa. nachos needed more..."
"Found this place randomly on Maps and given all of the good reviews, we wanted to try it out.
We were very happy that we did! They only do..."
Cristian Letai
"I’m so glad there is a Sri Lankan takeaway on our island so I can keep Sri Lanka close to me :)
Food made with smile and love! So many different..."
Denisa K
"First time trying Indy's and it was very tasty. Fantastic complexity and depth of spice and flavours. We had the Chicken Kottu, spiced potatoes and..."
Joanne Costigan
"Stopped in for some takeout this evening and was very impressed. We got the lamb and seafood kottu rotis, and the chicken curry. All were fresh and..."
Mike Coulam
"First time had the chicken curry today and must say very..."
Nigel Tyre
"Absolutely delicious, truly authentic Sri Lankan food. Amazing flavours. Highly recommend the chicken kottu, the fish curry and spiced potatoes were..."
Rebecca Bambarawana
"Incredible food, what a spice palet! Indy and his staff always super friendly and welcoming, and happy to be serving great food. Just delicious,..."
Lorna Thomas
"Best Sri Lankan we've found outside Sri Lanka! Will be coming back to Waiheke just for..."
Clare and Daniel McConnell
"Spicy potatoes is beautiful! Potatoes is fluffy mixed well balanced with spice, cost $10. Great value..."
chantha
"I had high hopes for this place and it definitely met expectations. The guys working there are so nice and happy - it really get you excited to eat...."
"We came here for a private function hosted by Tony Price an accompliced private chef. What a spectacular venue, with the canvas curtains, over 4..."
Robert W
"Outstanding venue with a stunning wine list and environ to match. Especially appreciated the manager’s..."
Paul Manning
"An all round outstanding experience, whether it's a quick midday work lunch or a long weekday or weekend lunch, you won't be disappointed. ..."
Angela Bridges
"Most beautiful bar in Auckland , carefully thought out wine list.
It’s a must..."
Madalina Erdelyi
"Stunning interior, great service and best list of fine wines by the..."
Darryn Kendall
"The vodka served here is a " die for " unlike any that you get anywhere in the world. All kudos to you..."
Edward Gonsalves
"Having a glass of wine at the Faraday’s bar could make you think you were at one of the top champagne bars anywhere. Thanks to the bar's exquisite..."
Dane Fisher
"Quite an experience, great atmosphere, staff, and of course, beautiful..."
Chris Parker
"Exceptional service - a unique experience for sure in a beautiful..."
Laura Kennerley
"Friendly & inviting service, beautiful store. The staff are a true credit to the..."
"Arguably the best restaurant in the bays area. Great tasting, unique dishes that hold there own and in some ways even punch above the quality of the..."
Carl C
"Best restaurant find this year! From the service to the food and atmosphere, this place is a real gem, and finally some authentic Italian on the..."
Francesca de Jong
"Perfect evening. Caught up with old friends and both sets of kids. Had a lovely time catching up over fantastic food and wine while the staff taught..."
Mat Jorgensen
"Just the freshest, bouncy pasta with the right flavour. So yummy that I wish the portion was bigger! Worth the 30km drive from Auckland..."
Chong Yu Heng
"Authentic & Delicious Food, Exceptional Service.
Having lived in Italy for some years, you can tell authenticity when you taste it.
Finally got the..."
WENDY WHITE
"Great service on a busy evening. The waitresses and manager all were super friendly and took great care of every table. Food at this restaurant is..."
Shweta K
"Excellent experience in quality and service. I would rate it on my top 3 Italians restaurants in Auckland according to my last years intensive..."
Carlos Taus
"This is just the best modern Italian you will ever experience. Taste explosion plus. Been 4 times already…. Will be back ….love..."
Linda Geor
"This restaurant has ruined Italian food for me, nowhere else will be as good!! Hands down the best pasta I've ever had in my life. From the antipasto..."
Hana Olivia
"Me and my partner have been here for dinner once, and won’t be the last. Zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and orange zest were super to..."
"Cozy Brazilian Cafe with delicious food and drinks, as well as great coffee and baked goods. They also sell some Brazilian products. The owners are..."
Ana Paula Almada
"Delicious Brazilian food!!
We always go there when we are in Auckland!
Today we tried the traditional feijoada. It was yummy! The only thing I didn't..."
Karen
"Tasty and delicious home cooked Brazilian meals. Definitely worth a visit. Chilled ambience and samba in the background. I’ll be coming back here..."
Chih Tham
"Delicious food and an amazing customer service, thanks Igor to makes we feel so good..."
Angélica Oliveira
"WOW! One of the most delicious burgers I have ever had! Firstly, we were looked after by an incredible young man Igor (who has recently taken over..."
Isaac Gutschlag
"I am usually very picky about restaurants but I can say I was very happy with this one.The meat was excelent, genuine traditional Brazilian bbq which..."
Carmen
"The traditional Brazilian snacks are awesome. We ate lunch as a small group here, some of the meals were good and some not so much. Service was..."
Sam Riggs
"It’s always an amazing experience going to Rio 40 degrees but today was worth 100 stars. You could feel like you were in Brazil. Food, service,..."
Juliana Marques
"Chilled Brazilian atmosphere, friendly staff and yummi food. They work selling plated dishes although you can find the famous coxinha and some..."
Luciana Zamprogne
"One of the best food in Auckland!!!!! Vegan/vegetarian friendly!!!! They have awesome dishes with chicken, beef, pork prawns. Friendly people quick..."
"Suuper cute hole in the wall brightens up this corner of the city. Good coffee, great looking food (yet to try, but I will!), and awesome staff. Good..."
Abbey Lissaman
"A small coffee shop that sells some bomb food! I came here because it’s the closest place for me to go to get some doe donuts and they ALWAYS sell..."
Louise
"In absolute love with freaky! These spots tucked away are becoming excitedly popular and with good reason. When people focus on making good food..."
Maye Elle
"Very impressed with this little gem on Wakefield street. Ordered the fried chicken with salad of the day which was beetroot and carrot. good size..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"This cafe has good food and good hot chocolate. They have edible cups available which is a vanilla biscuit. You can reuse it as well, I made another..."
Miura Elikana
"Had a friend recommend this place. Glad they did cause otherwise I would have missed out on this hole in the wall gem! Had the fried chicken and mac..."
Amindha Fernando
"Fresh, delicious food! Visited this place a couple of weeks ago and I've been craving their food ever since. The freaky fried chicken and their mac n..."
Ivelina Shivnan
"I love Diva and Logan @Freaky. Best coffee in town that you can enjoy next to the inner-city garden they’ve made. The food is always fresh and..."
Rosie Nash
"Best coffee in town, and the friendliest service in the southern hemisphere. Don't miss out on their breakfast buns. With nothing over $13, it..."
Claude McHardy
"Great place with fantastic food and coffee. The muesli is my go to for breakfast - good price and filling. Great service. Recommend trying..."
Xavier Mercedes Black
"Fantastic people, food & coffee. Top notch! Will be back for the fried chicken - I can’t stop thinking about! Can’t really get much better than..."
Vanessabridgwater
"Gardens are good, especially urban gardens. Out the front of FREAKY is three-tiered urban garden, lush, verdant and soul-uplifting.It used to be..."
Timothy Giles
"This is my go to work lunch whenever I’ve got enough time to walk up Queen st. That chicken burger is soooooo good it’s fire yo 🔥🔥🔥🔥..."
Pavan Sharma
"Love this place - become my new regular for great coffee and nice burgers (especially the falafel burger!). Logan and Diva are really friendly!..."
Ben Architekt
"All the food is delicious and with really fresh, good quality ingredients. The Coffee is great and the staff are so friendly! Def..."
Madeleine Hunt
"Don’t be put off by the parking situation. I double park outside at least once a week for my coffee/ sometimes food, and am greeted with the best..."
Charlotte
"Serving up some of the best coffee in Auckland. Their barista is friendly af and remembers your order! Their fried chicken is insanely good and their..."
Nesh Pillay
"It’s FREAKY how good that fried chicken burger is. Simple yet delicious. Just an all round great spot for a bite if you’re in the city. Killing..."
Luke Lockwood
"I love the fact that you can be sure that the food is super fresh and tasty! Superb service: Diva remembers how I take my latte and Logan is..."
Robinlbirch
"On a crisp winters morning, I wandered down to Freaky with a heard of young lambs. We got rounded up by this Shepard called bagdad. Bagdad got..."
Hah Ah Jah Rasta
"Love this little gem. They have delicious coffee, epic food and they’re lovely people. They even have a vege garden they use for their daily..."
Sarah Glading
"Finally a place serving home grown, fresh and healthy food in the CBD. Happy to accomodate with something other than cows milk which is awesome! The..."
Thornton Scott
"Best hot chocolate I've ever had! Food is always fresh and tasty and the service is excellent. Great spot for a quick lunch or coffee in the..."
Camille Natan
"Love this place! Best coffee around and the food is insane. Diva and Logan who run it are great, and the service is amazing. Best cafe in..."
Lauren Sarjeant
"Straightforward menu with some healthy choices. The granola was very tasty and full of fresh ingredients. The burger bun was crisp on the outside and..."
I_like_pickles
"Best spot in Auckland CBD. Get the fried chicken salad.... you won't regret it. The coffee is always fresh and the team are second to none......."
Dan Plested
"Food was delicious and fresh! Great customer service and friendly faces. Have tried the fried chicken, falafel and daily salads. Always outstanding..."
Victoria Birch
"Such a little gem! The staff are lovely and give the place a sense of community. The fried chicken with salad was divine, the succulent chicken goes..."
Sian
"Saw this spot had just opened up and it was right by my uni. Never tried a Croque Monsieur but always wanted to and figured I should try it today! I..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"Logan and Diva have a wonderful coffee shop where my wife and I shared a few flat whites and a savory and sweet croissant! All was excellent but the..."
Larry Nally
"New fave food stop. Wonderful hole in the wall eatery with simple seating outside. Small but delightful menu, super fresh ingredients and cooked in..."
Ann Thornton
"Freaky- where to begin? Logan and Diva serve up something so special- not only their offering, but in their warmth and friendliness. This dynamic duo..."
Loz Colwill
"One of my favourite places in Auckland!! Love the fried chicken and salad and the Macaroni Cheese special is just like Mum makes it!! Amazing coffee,..."
Georgia Plested
"Best breakfast combo in all of Auckland CBD! A perfectly made coffee plus the yummiest soft bap filled with scrambled eggs (that are made in front..."
Jo-Anne Lewis
"I've had lunch here essentially every day since I found it. It's in a beautiful little spot with lovely ambience and the food is delicious. The..."
Dion Ice-Cream Logue
"i get at least 1 coffee here everyday now. fantastic new place. great little bites to eat. privately owned and operated. simple and..."
Steve NoneYa
"Great coffee, good breakfast food.
Staff are extremely friendly.
Only limited outside seating, is a very tiny downside on an otherwise great..."
Lachlan Deer
"Yeeeeew!
Such a spot. Would eat a 1000x bowls of Mac n cheese.
Epic crew..."
Liam Gubb
"Best coffee in town and the people are so friendly. Fried chicken burger is very very tasty big thumbs..."
"Palmer has a perfect vibe for hanging out after work. The service is great. Every staff is very friendly and welcoming. Their food is great. Strongly..."
Qun Xia
"Very impressed with the fit-out and excellent service. The food was delicious and nicely presented but the menu was limited and everything a little..."
Mary Binney
"Recently went to Palmer and it was amazing! Beautiful decor and lighting. The service was nice really informative on the dishes. The food was some of..."
Maja R
"Went to Palmer bar with friends on a Friday. Loved the atmosphere, the design and the team. The food was so delicious we had 5/6 sharing plates and..."
Valentin Schmitt
"Stunning venue, attention to detail through out from the flooring to the cocktail creation to the mood lighting & glassware…Things that make an..."
Tim McKeown
"We are so happy to welcome the Palmer Bar to our urban neighbourhood. Such a chic modern bar with a wonderful team .. the cocktails are amazing (I..."
Kim Bond
"Had our first Palmer bar experience tonight and we weren’t disappointed. Absolutely amazing food and lovely staff. The atmosphere and vibe is..."
Maddy Browne
"Bit of an odd location for a bar. The weather as usual was shocking when we went but I assume the outside area is a nice place for a sundowner with..."
Sam Riggs
"Winner dishes: fries, lamb ribs, burrata, short rib
Decent/good: chicken pinxos
Wouldn’t order again: brisket burger - over cooked slightly..."
Ashwin Singh
"I just love the ambient warmth a big fire pit brings. In the heart of the city, this place will be cracking in Summer. The drinks are splendid, just..."
Sarah V
"Would highly recommend this place. Amazing atmosphere friendly and attentive staff. The food and drink offering is amazing I wanted to order..."
Stephen Town-Treweek
"Corporate, visiting foreigners fine dining experience, plenty of options to wine and dine excellent cuisine. Or whine down with a cocktail or two,..."
Tui Diamond
"Palmer Bar seemed to be one of the few places open later on a Saturday night but we were glad we found it. There was even a fire pit outside...."
4chillies
"Palmer is a multifaceted gem serving both great cocktails and delicious food and having not only a lovely indoor fireplace, but also a gorgeous..."
Alex K
"First time experiencing Palmer with friends and this place did not disappoint. Really great atmosphere and service. Cocktails and food are unique in..."
West Senior
"Had a Negroni in sun. Great spot with large outdoor deck. I'll be..."
"UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
This cafe still has a great range, but want to draw attention to people looking at other reviews that the cafe is no longer..."
Stephanie M
"Very nice little cafe tucked on the corner, it’s not very big. The service staff are SO friendly and accommodating. We were seated outside and they..."
Linda Nikora
"Love the food!!! Absolutely devine!!! Never had an idea healthy food could be sooo tasty, love how the waitress Selina? (thought her name was)..."
JM’s Beauty
"Food was awesome and staffs are very friendly :) I really enjoyed. I will definitely come..."
nari shin
"Excellent as usual. Huge fan of this place. Great customer service, yummy food and perfect..."
Dana
"Very well presented and delicious food! Service is great and the place is nice and..."
K
"They have the best french toast I have ever eaten. The price is also reasonable considering the amount and quality of the food. Really..."
Vivian Kuhn
"The place is cosy. Friendly staffs and healthy food. Thanks and will definitely come back..."
Chaiyuth Tatiyapornsuk
"Very nice coffee and food especially eggs..."
퍼플퍼플
"Very bubbly staff made it a delight to stop by for breakfast. Food was delicious and beautifully presented, will definitely be stopping by..."
"Stopped in for a morning coffee and returned for lunch because it was so great! Cool atmosphere, buzzing with people. Fabulous service. Great coffee..."
Janita Patrick
"I stumbled upon this gem by chance. What a lovely cafe with delicious pho and very friendly staff! I also loved the corner for kids - will definitely..."
Marina Yurchak
"Bahn mi (Vietnamese baguette) and bun cha (rice noodles with pork in sauce on side) are my top favorite Vietnamese dish, here I can get best of both..."
Samantha Lee
"Super delicious food - highly recommended their big breakfast!! The owner is super friendly and remembers customers by name. Such a welcoming..."
Creative Arts NZ
"It is one of a few places that I can get a good coffee and a good lunch in a nice setting. Daniel is so approachable and accommodating. The meals..."
Yuan Sylvia
"Wonderful food and service. Much beyond our expectations. The best Vietnam noodle soup we’ve ever had in Auckland. Like the creative presentation..."
Leila Wu
"This was my first time coming here and we couldn’t fault it. My partner was happy with his pho, I had a great omelette with super fresh toppings..."
Face It Beauty
"Highly recommend 👌
Food was very nice, staff was very very nice. The mood and the interior was very bright and clean. Most definitely will come..."
Mina Kang
"Amazing little cafe, as well as servicing standard cafe food like eggs Benedict, they also have a range of Vietnamese food which tasted out of this..."
Elliott Seale
"We had “bún chả” and “phở”, they were legit!! Nice and open space with friendly service, definitely recommend to..."
Bửu Nhi Lý
"We love this place. Excellent, very friendly service. Coffee is perfect everytime. Food is very tasty and cabinet treats are delicious. Kid friendly..."
Mary Behan
"The food is awesome! We had beef noodle soup, spring rolls and prawn salad. Definitely wanna come back..."
Jenny Ch
"It's so good that I've been back every week.
The food is incredible.
For a Kiwi white guy who had never dived into Vietnamese food before, this is..."
Dylan Garrod
"Superbly creamy cappuccino- milk perfectly done. Was a long wait without warning or estimation of wait time for a takeaway coffee- so next time I’d..."
Phoebe Millwood
"Best coffee shop in the Bays! Daniel the owner genuinely cares and loves his cafe. He takes the time to connect with his guests and looks after..."
Raewyn James
"Hadn't been there in 3 years and the owner still knew my name, this guy is on point! Coffee was quick and great..."
J Van
"Daniel is a superstar, knows how to make a bloody good coffee and I must say, I'm well impressed with the recent renovations. Cafe looks..."
Caleb Galvin
"If there are more than 5 starts, I would pick that option. Coffee is so good!!!!
People are fantastic and kind,
the Tofu Pho is so brilliant that I..."
H mdy
"Good indoor outdoor sest options. Nicely presented venue. Food delicious and well presented. Nice menu with varied..."
"10 out of 10 guys absolutely amazing food friendly staff and the good memories from the land I come from would recommend 200 % Saturday menu to die..."
Shane Ginga Petersen
"This place is the bomb. Food is fantastic with very friendly staff especially the Saturday menu surprise. So come on all fb friends if you are in the..."
Lyn Groenewald
"I have been here a few times over the last couple of weeks for lunch and i thought it was sooo good and the decent priced and the service is super..."
Brandy Lee Brown
"I had a bacon & egg toastie and a coffee, both were perfect! I also tried the fried chicken which was delicious. The place is nice & staff are really..."
Oliver Campbell
"Amazing service!!! Love the flavours and generous portion sizes. We always get service with a smile �
Such a relaxed environment with delicious..."
Live Savaiinaea
"Best chicken pieces out in the west. So good even better then KFC. The quality is out of this world. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. N the..."
Cher Hellyer
"King Shaka's is awesome. Their Samosa's are the best. I highly recommend the Beef and Onion and the Corn and Cheese, with their Shaka's spicy..."
Petra Zara
"Quality food, fried chicken is top notch, affordable, great customer service & clean! Definitely recommend..."
Leilani Fuemana
"OMG this place is AMAZING!!! Exactly what has been missing in Henderson! Food is so delicious and ridiculously cheap for the quality you receive. The..."
Georgina Schwalger
"Had my first meal today and it was awesome! Staff was friendly and food was mean! Definitely would recommend to my friends and family..."
Chevez Hughes-Tafunai
"Very yummy food, great value for money, friendly & welcoming staff. Family business.
I'm glad to have discovered this little jem in Henderson but,..."
P Larry Cram
"Holy! Amazing lamb curry bunny chow fellas. Haven't had one in 15 years and this blew my mind. I'll be back next week for Saturday lunch. Good..."
Garth Cloete
"Bloooooody soooo good!! the mince patties are on point!! friendly service..."
Katesh Reha-kawenga
"Best bang for ya buck and the service was fantastic , who ever the chef is you should be working in a 5 star..."
"We went here for a takeaway and were pleasantly surprised. The size of the burger pattie was enormous and tasted great. The spice on the crunchy..."
Kaushikc_32
"Epic food! And warm welcoming customer service!..."
Aulaga Zombie-killer Kini
"We definitely loved the service here, our favorite was definitely the burger tye paddies are like wow!! We also got the chicken and chips and loved..."
Luana Shekinah Hakaraia
"These Kings dont play! Awesome food, amazing service. King..."
Jonathan Abraham
"Portion size is biggg, one of the tastiest burgers we've had at a decent price. The guys in the kitchen are very friendly and helpful. Will try the..."
Patrick Miranda
"amazing burgers full of flavour and made with perfection in mind. The boneless fried chicken chunks and thick shakes are well worth getting as..."
Tristan Williams
"Our friend brought King Shaka's fried chicken platter over and it was one of the best fried chicken we've all ever tasted! Plate was cleared in no..."
ChristinaO
"King Shakas is a must try! We had the Crispy Chicken Burger, King Shakas Bacon Double Burger, Lit fries and lunch box with spicy wings (like KFC..."
Kiri Kay
"Had the bacon cheese burger with fries and a chicken piece. I was really happy with my experience here. The burger, chicken and chips are all top..."
Kerry Pete
"Amazing stuff! So glad to be in proximity to this mecca of chicken. The snack box is big enough for me, a small and inactive woman. Next time I'll be..."
Rao
"One of the best burger joints around! The quality is perfect everytime and the taste is amazing. The chicken and chips are so tasty, I want to try..."
Sopear Mal
"This place is amazing, cant believe we had not tried it for many years but glad we decided to give it a go! Now we've been there multiple times and..."
Jasmeen KS
"Done right. Patty has its own flavours going on. Burger wasn't greasy at all and held together well. My only disappointment was the patty was drier..."
Pritesh Mistry
"This is my go to place! Honestly I go there once every week love their Crispy chicken burger it's honestly one of the best burgers hands down..."
Aaron Deo
"Have only heard good things about this place so had to try it out and they did not disappoint! The guy working there was super informative and..."
Dantibellz
"Best fried chicken I’ve ever had! Burgers are incredible. Lit fries will make you never want plain fries again. The guys in the shop are friendly,..."
Anna Mac
"Wow I'm not much of a review writer but for this one i have to say something. I had the double trouble burger with large fries. Let me first start if..."
Brad Strang
"We’ve been here numerous times for a treat and they always deliver. It’s a bit of a wait because it’s always made fresh upon order but it’s..."
BrinkersMad
"Heard great things about this place so we tried it and omg So worth the price! The people there are hands down so amazing and the food is delicious..."
Melody
"Our go to is the chicken burger and the big beef burger, both sooo nice with heaps of taste and quite big. The chicken is so crispy! The people are..."
Georgia Williams
"Legit the best burger place in town. The staff are crack up and always hold a good convo. They also have really good fried chicken and fries. I..."
Ben Grant
"Henderson’s Hidden Gem 🔥 good everything. Chickens amazing and the staff are even better. Love what they doing for Henderson. Nothing but..."
Gene Johansson
"Our weekly treat this place! Amazing customer service and the boys are like brothers now to my partner. Hands down BEST chicken and shakes 🤤..."
Khyla Rayne Rissetto
"Couldn't be bothered cooking so I thought I'd try this place out. I read some reviews about the portion size for the amount of $$ you pay. WE really..."
Ken M
"Epitome of excellence in customer service. Cozy and chilled environment, chicken, fries were delicious but the burgers were my favourite, they are..."
Foodie
"Burgers are great! The meat is juicy and the portions are right. The service is exceptional. The price is great for what it is worth which makes the..."
Seamus M.
"very good service and food! the snack box one of the best because it fills you up for the price you pay comparing to other places! also, they have..."
Linda Moayed
"Awesome food yum as. Definitely be back for more. Burgers are amazing and so huge too. This place definitely ticks all the boxes. Great prices also...."
Sara Bolton
"Heard about this place via fb ... so decided to go an try it out on the weekend of the MMT vs aussie game ... ordered 4 burger combo's ... the..."
DaMoalaKopaKrew
"KING SHAKA 🤤🤤 has taken burgers to a whole new level with all of those intense flavours. We literally came home with leftovers not wanting to..."
Jaay.ngatuakana
"Best god damn burgers in New Zealand period.... If you are in the area I suggest this food place heavily. If you like hot sauce then ask for "lit..."
Alexander Juvarn
"Thanks Stanton and Clinton for a doing simple food great.A great spicy veggee burger at $8.50.Awesome Crispy Fried Chicken Wings at $1.50 each...."
Praneal Badal
"I've been here a few times now, so I feel confident in saying that this place is awesome, and the two guys who run it are so cool and..."
Kerri Roggio
"If I’m craving chicken, this is my only option now. The chicken pieces are so good! Thanks to my friend Zeus for putting me onto this place. Its..."
Christina Vito
"Located close to Henderson Transport Hub, it is probably one of the easiest and cheaper places to pick up burgers, chicken and chip lunch boxes and..."
Psalma Angela Zabala
"Love this place. The property itself isn't the best but the chicken pockets are amazing. A friend put me on it. Location is a little difficult in..."
Jon Reid
"My partner has been multiple times and raved on about the burgers so I wanted to try it out and wow yum! the patties are home made and have so much..."
HeyItsDollo
"very friendly staff
double trouble is a must for cheese burger lovers
chicken burger is also very nice and massive!!
kumara fries very..."
andywu86
"Their chicken is UNMATCHED, Best Chicken in all of Auckland city. Hands down best place you'll ever eat. Burgers are Amazing, Well done. Careful once..."
M3DDY “ ”
"By far the BEST food around! This is our go to burger place.
The chicken burger is top tier, never disappoints, actually nothing from there will ever..."
Monré and Sam De Wet
"The food is always top tier. Their fried chicken is amazing with the spices they use. Just writing this review is making me keen for their bacon..."
Kane Galbraith
"I ordered the Jalapeño burger for myself and a snack box for the hubby. The burger was 👌👌👌 I could tell it was done with love. Hands down..."
Hannah Vergara
"Pros:
- Tasty food, I had the bacon cheeseburger and Kumara fries 👌
- Damn decent pricing.
- Friendly staff.
- Cool urban style burger joint..."
James Corcoran
"So good! Really easy to order via Facebook and the team were super friendly! The food was fresh, treated with care, and absolutely massive (chicken..."
Liv Wilson
"What can I say except for exceptional. Service was immaculate, wait times well communicated, and food executed to a standard the whole team should be..."
Ashby Cafe
"If you live out west and love fried chicken, then get to King Shakas ASAP!! Their boneless chunks with spicy seasoning is on another level. And to..."
Leah R
"INSANE FOOD! Best burger i’ve had!!! If you love burgers this place is a must try! it puts any fast food place and many expensive burger places to..."
Eden
"One of the best eateries in west Auckland! The quality of the fried chicken and burgers was beyond what I expected. Amazing staff. All round..."
Hiren Tailor
"Always a good vibe when you enter the store and the 2 lads at the counter are very friendly and positive. Chicken burger is ALWAYS on point and is..."
Jayden Kent Talivai
"Step over BK there's a new King in town, King Shakas scratches an itch that I never knew existed. These guys aren't just chefs, they're Fried Chicken..."
Scraxer
"One of the best beef burgers I've tried so far.
I ordered a jalapeno cheese burger and my partner went for a double trouble one, omg! We both loved..."
Samrin Fathima
"GREAT BURGER! Great service from the staff also. Very lovely, gave an extra piece of chicken even. The food was amazing! Would rare 10 stars if I..."
Unn Dan
"Always a 5 star service from these guys, food is impeccable! Best chicken in Auckland.
Please bring back the tacos i’ll pay extra..."
Greeny Oz
"Good price, good portions and good food. What I keep looking for in their burgers, is a bit of sweetness. Also, does not do phone orders which is..."
Lokkhi Kobutor
"The team at King Shakas are always such a pleasure to order from and it's an even bigger pleasure eating their amazing food! They share a passion for..."
"Eating the artisan bread from here after Countdown bread is like the difference between night and day. It's SO..."
tee bee
"Now this is awesome pizza. Probably one of the best I have ever had. Emilia is top..."
James Barnes
"Awesome is the word for them. Specially the owners were very nice. Thanks Aman and her husband for the fantastic lunch today. Your pizza was really..."
Rajesh
"The Artisan breads & buns are made from scratch here. It tastes & smells Authentic & rustic. There are tarts, cakes, sandwich to devour, they are..."
John Wilson
"The best bakery in Waiheke. Amazing bread and pastry like in Italia or France... The place to be, the place to..."
Théo “Théo35” Lecamus
"I go here every time I’m on Waiheke. The portion are relatively small but omg so delicious. The salmon sandwiches are flipping gorgeous and so are..."
anonymous
"They got some really good food....."
Harman Singh
"A rare opportunity to enjoy fresh baked bread that tastes fantastic with the right textures. Is much like what you take for granted in France, but..."
Marc Dobson
"These guys are amazing and make beautiful food. Organised an amazing birthday cake and delivered it for me in waiheke all with two days notice...."
Daniel Ready
"Francos is amazing, all their stuff is just so good! Definitely on the pricier side, but a good lil treat every now and then, and they do have more..."
"Decided to visit after deciding last minute on a Friday to go out for dinner. Most places were fully booked or had late sittings so decided to try Mr..."
Jemimah
"The 3 of us went here and got the kids pork belly, pork and cabbage gyoza, chicken karrage (when we went there it was 2 for the price of 1), chilli..."
Amelia Duncan
"We had lunch at Mr Tanaka's. Absolutely love the food. Very fresh and authentic. Our favourites are Tuna Tataki, grilled salmon, tempura soft shell..."
Maxene Lim
"We had dinner at this restaurant. The service was great, the staff were very attentive to us. Food were great as well but have some comments about..."
Michael Jerome de Loyola
"Great tasting Japanese Restaurant in Ellerslie. Menu has plenty of variety, but did lack child friendly options. The 'Share' dishes are a great way..."
William Lin
"Food is great, the beef skewer were abit too tough. But everything else taste good.
The team is very friendly and provide good services.
Very nice..."
jsyap
"Excellent food and service - we enjoyed the short rib, tuna tataki, karaage chicken, chicken ginger meatballs, pork belly bun, pickles, lotus chips,..."
Aaditi Dubale
"Most of the food was really nice. Main exception was the eggplant with no hints of the miso and ginger mentioned on the menu. Pork belly skewers and..."
David Hamilton
"We were served with great food, awesome service, very friendly staff. Highly..."
Mao Olidan
"Had dinner and drinks here on a Tuesday. Was quite busy and looked to be a bit understaffed. A bit cramped and very hot inside, so expect that if..."
Allana Partridge
"Im obsessed with Japanese food and have visited my fair share of Japanese restaurants over the years. Mr Tanaka's hands down has to be my new..."
"Neat and tidy Japanese cafe! Authentic Japanese bread and sandos. Loved the Mont Blanc (chestnut cake). Opening hours a bit short. Will definitely..."
Kin Cheung
"Nice bread, sourdough. It s not too sweet nice baking. If you love sweet, may not suit. Cheesecake can be eaten for 2 persons ($11). Nice cheese,..."
Noppamast Sae-Tang
"Small but beautiful shop. Very Japanese-style service, gentle and comfortable. Desserts and breads embody Japanese delicacy and sophistication. ..."
jin jeremy
"Went there during lunch time. Had matcha latte and curry beef mince fried pan. Quite nice little Japanese..."
Catherine Chee 卡特林徐
"Very busy cafe. Lovely desserts and very friendly staff. I love the fruit tart and Swiss roll. The pork katsu sandwich is very nice..."
Beilei Wang
"A hidden gem, perfect for snacking! My absolute favourite and the one thing I always come back for time and time again is the curry bun! A must try,..."
Mariah Templonuevo
"Very nice Japanese Sando-ich, the bread is so soft and the katsu was crispy and flavourful. The best for me was the Spicy Katsu. There are lots of..."
Raymond Goh
"I am so in live with this place and it's quaint, quirt and sometimes there is a cute dog named tofu. From the desserts to the savouries, 11 out of..."
Heathen Reaper
"Very nice bread. Tried the corn pan, tuna pan and the beef curry pan. very tasty and moreish. wish the breads were a little bigger. Very tasty and..."
Food Fiend
"Matcha bagel with white chocolate was delicious! Strong match sourdough taste and not too much filling so it wasn’t too sweet.
Mochi baguette was..."
"Favorite wine bar in Auckland! Yummy food and snacks as well. Support women in business - the owner is the sweetest and she has really put her heart..."
Desirée Brundin
"I visited Est. 1901 over the weekend for their event in collaboration with Everyday Wine and The Strawberry Pig. Really loved meeting the owner Eve..."
Kezia Lynch
"Excellent wee bar in Ponsonby. The place is seeped in history and the decor fits without compromising on modern needs. Great selection of quality..."
David Forsyth
"Love the barlady, she made a great drinks. All staff were so friendly and felt so welcome! I had a great girls night with my friend after a long time..."
Suzie S
"Awesome venue and killer cocktails! Has a Victorian vibe to it, nice and quaint. Very conversational staff who look pike they really enjoy themselves..."
Sophie Ratcliffe
"Our bartender was very professional at crafting out cocktails, advising on local hotspots. The drinks were delicious and the vibe was very cool, a..."
Brad Vos
"It’s only been open a week but great service, very friendly and takes time to decide what wine you like to drink. Great addition to Ponsonby Road...."
Belinda McCammon
"Wonderful experience here with the owner behind the bar. We watched as she made beautiful drinks (including a tasty mocktail) in the charming cozy..."
Nicole Gates Lean
"I absolutely love this place! Beautiful food, cosy environment, amazing cocktails and friendly staff. I came along for the live music jazz night and..."
Nicole Marie
"Had the most amazing cocktails here last week. So pretty and the attention to detail with the garnishing on top - even fresh rosemary stem,..."
"Awesome place, the soft taco is the best... The home made hot sauce is the..."
Zen Loo
"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..."
Robert Slob
"Finally got to try this hidden treasure today and yum! We were recommended the Nogada (stuffed chilli) & Beef taco with the refreshing lime juices &..."
Alisa Marie LA Higgins
"This place is a hidden gem. So good! Food is real Mexican. The special drinks are..."
Pedro Collier Cassini
"I had never heard of this place before a friend took me for dinner. Absolutely delicious burrito and fresh lime juice. Love this hidden..."
Bex Bradley
"Best authentic Mexican in Auckland. Supremely good beef..."
Sasha Lennan
"The best Mexican in town. You have to come and try this this real treat. Been eating at least once a week for 10 years and it just doesn't get..."
Allan Lightbourne
"Beautiful authentic fresh food and drinks! A must try for Mexican..."
Tamara MacKinnon
"Best enchiladas I have tried in New..."
Irma Marquez
"Wonderful food. Lovely..."
Anna McCrossan
"simply put: THE BEST !
Felipa, our dear cook at home for years seems to have done an excelent job passing all that information to José, it is a..."
Huili Saavedra
"Brilliant service, cool atmosphere, and amazing (authentic) food! Highly..."
Phil Thompson
"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..."
Jade Lim
"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..."
Foodaficionado
"Delicious homemade Mexican food. Tasted great. Grandma was really friendly. They only open on lunch, except on Friday. Unlike other Mexican..."
Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)
"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..."
Joban Patel
"Had lunch here today Ordered pork taco with crackling Service was a bit slow just one lady working until help arrived 20mins later..."
Gnxsta23
"This place is heaven. Originally from Southern California, I’ve desperately missed authentic Mexican food but this place is just as good as..."
Tyler John Doezie
"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..."
Sacha Oliver
"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..."
Jay
"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..."
Kath Fryer
"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..."
Becks Fielding
"Seriously, I don't know a better place for authentic Mexican food like this, you would probably have to travel to Mexico.Best thing on the..."
OJ
"Hearty delicious authentic rustic Mexican food. This place takes you right back to the streets of Mexio where friendly locals desperately trying to..."
Cupy Dee
"The only sit-down Mexican in Auckland worth a damn.We were very worried a couple years ago when the restaurant changed hands because we..."
Jamie Blackman
"Amazing! So glad we found this little gem! So authentic.Good selection of meals. Good service and pretty cool joint.Will def come back...."
Diego Traglia
"Stopped by for lunch and was impressed with the range and selection of Mexican items (mostly Chilli peppers) they had on sale including (presumably)..."
Benedict Uy
"Amazing food and super friendly service, by far the best Mexican food I have ever tasted in New Zealand, I can't wait to go back! I had the Soft Beef..."
Lucy Daly
"As a Mexican I can confirm this is hands down the best Mexican restaurant in NZ. All the staff really knows the menu and that is very important. I..."
Paula Guitierrez
"First time for dinner, chilled, superbly seasoned and just right portions. Chef & host warm, welcoming attentive - good with kids. All round a..."
Troy Stanton
"A very authentic mexican experience! We got the Gucamole and had this with the cheese / chorizo quesdila, chunky guc and super soft tortillas. We..."
Lauren Cluff
"This little hidden gem has the best service and food! Its packed with people during lunch on a weekday, so that means the food is well worth! I..."
Joanne Chiang
"Mexican Specialties is one of a kind, the place has a homely feel and the lovely people there made me feel very welcomed. I am so glad we tried this..."
Erica May Dean
"This place lives up to its reputation. The food tasted absolutely delicious. I have not been to Mexico so cannot compare it's authenticity but I feel..."
I'm Hungry
"Deeeelicious! I had the beef soft taco for lunch and it could honestly not have been any yummier. I was tempted to order another but I think I..."
Andrew Hobbs
"This place was awesome. Loved going to a relaxed restaurant with awesome food. The authentic food was unbelievable and tasty and a great addition to..."
Andrew Wilkie
"We LOVE the food here. The tostadas are delicious and the soft beef wrap is amazing. They use really great quality beef which is cooked perfectly...."
Sarah-lee
"I am a regular visitor to Mexican Specialities. - It is the finest Mexican food in Auckland.The service is 5 star, the staff are always..."
Lloyd Earwaker
"This place was great!! Delicious food and lovely service! Nice to have a place that has great vegetarian options as well! Definitely have a go at the..."
Toni Wilson
"Great Mexican meals for families! I tried many dishes and they were seriously gooddddd! I recommended this place to all my friends ever since. Beef..."
Jayda
"There are plenty of Mexican culinary options in Auckland now. However nothing comes close to Mexican Specialities in Ellerslie. I discovered the..."
Nick Lyus
"We only called in as we were passing but I’m so pleased wedid.Wow! This was hands down the most delicious Beef Taco I’veever..."
Aaron Arowana
"dropped in with a friend today. i hadnt been here since maria owned the shop with her husband.while the menu looks basic and great, i chose the..."
Mary Underwood
"Excellent Mexican food in a laid back corner of Ellerslie. Always super busy at the weekend but the food is worth the wait and reasonable value for..."
Debsjunkyard
"I have brought so many of my friends here with me to eat, and they absolutely adore the soft tacos and the sincronizada with the chorizo and chicken..."
Leigh H
"Our flat finally sauntered down the road to try out the local Mexican place that we'd heard so much about and we're very happy that we did. Tucked..."
Michael Trevelyan
"My friend eats here on a regular basis and swears by the beef soft taco. When we turned up it was quite busy so we decided to sit outside (despite..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Great little spot, with a warm, welcoming service you just don't get anywhere else! Loved the decor - on a warm summer night it really felt like we..."
Olivia Kate Baxter
"I have come here many times and have never been disappointed.Just LOVE the beef taco!!All the goodness is in the soft chewy shell:)..."
Joelle Strother
"This special bbq sauce prompted us to visit Mexican Specialities. Seriously, how could I have only just heard of this place, now?. The service is..."
Vivi S
"I've wanted to eat here for ages but found it difficult as in the past the Cafe was rarely open. It looks like the opening hours have significantly..."
Gus
"Beef tacos are delicious Price a bit steep at $15 but worth it for good food ..."
Bobby Anderson
"If your looking for great Mexican food in a rustic setting which is very clean than this is the place. What I love about this place is the passion..."
Rachel Kann
"Had lunch here today. Love this place! I came here probably 4 years ago and remembered it being good. It's still good. I really love the homecook..."
Miss Kiki
"Amazing Burrito. The steak pieces in it were some of the best steak I have ever tasted. Great to see the open days have increased. Maybe bring..."
Andrew Howse
"Absolutely delicious, the best Mexican food I've had - Beef/Chicken Tacos and Enchiladas were both amazing. Tequila side sauce and freshly made lime..."
Marty
"The sincronizada, with cheese and spinach, had the perfect balance of tortilla to filling, and was fried just the right amount to give it an on point..."
Food Baby
"Like others have said Beef Taco is absolutely amaze-balls. The flavors, the seasoning, the beef are all perfectly balanced. Chicken Tostada is..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Beef Taco! That should be all i need to say about this place. The food is delicious. My personal fave is the beef Taco! I would suggest getting there..."
Kathryn Eve Wells
"Used to go here almost fortnightly and it was my favourite place for a long time, best and most authentic mexican in auckland. It has since changed..."
Ben Moynihan
"Great food and friendly service and great relaxed atmosphere. Authentic Mexican delight."If its not too busy" - try the Beef..."
Aaron Yaqub
"Really good authentic tasting Mexican food. Also great Mexican ingredients for sale. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you have only..."
Matt Eats
"Ironically made it here after 2.5yrs of living in the area. Don't know why it took us so long. Absolutely loved the food. The food was fresh and..."
Jyothi Madanlal Chhabria
"Brilliant. The service was personal and professional. The food was delicious.Thee shop has some real treats...."
Lewin Dickson
"My partner introduced me to this lovely little eatery which we are fortunate to live a 5 minute walk down the road from.If you want great..."
Andrew Head
"Dined here for the first time ever a few weekends ago. In the past it was usually in-and-out with the ingredients I needed.One great..."
Ben Ch
"I have been looking for a new place that is close to work to find a good lunch and a customer recommended this as the most authentic Mexican in..."
Saskia Halleen
"Great food, Great service & Great people!Beef Soft Taco - a must try!New owners have extended their business hours and made the place look..."
El Guapo
"What a wonderful and cute little placed tucked away in Ellerslie. Fresh food and fast service. Prices may seem to be slightly on the higher side but..."
Jay
"Any time I go through Ellerslie I make a bee line for this place, luckily they have extended their hours so there's more opportunity to eat delicious..."
Auckland Food Tours
"Came here with a friend who loves this place, and had a beef taco which she recommended. OMG! The large chunks of beef in the taco were amazing - so..."
Misty
"Get in early!You just can't beat Mexican Specialities! This place is an Ellerslie institution and you need to get in early as it fills up..."
Captain Underpants
"Most engaging friendly family that runs this place. Awesome food and handmade juices. Great ambience and a causal relaxed local feel. You can see why..."
Jenna
"Had lunch here today as was in the area.Blown away by the beef taco. Beef was smoky and tasty and tender. Such an unpretentious place. Will be..."
Scott
"Best Mexican Food ever! This was recommended to me from friends, thoroughly worth the wait and trip, we went at lunchtime but found out they will be..."
Lea Salt
"With all the commercial Mexican food about this is a diamond in the rough. The food is amazing absolutely authentic. Owner and chef are just lovely..."
Sean Appleby
"A busy little place just off Marua Road that serves the best Mexican tacos I have tasted to date! Kitschy Mexican decor hangs off the walls and the..."
Elena Ching
"Seriously, been back here many times as they are the BEST BEEF TACOS. On my very first visit, my impression of this place was the decor and..."
ShoRt
"Holy guacamoly! BEST BEEF TACO EVER!Mucho gracias to that owner guy who recommended it to us. So anyway, we wanted to try this place out..."
Marcella
"What is it with this place? Food is just too good I eat too much every time. I usually have the beef taco but today had the chicken enchillada and..."
Alan Christie
"Lunch here, today - was the PERFECT day for a Chilli Hot Chocolate - this is my 'all time' favourite thing, that they do here and an absolute - 'must..."
Bri DiMattina
"Anyone expecting a "restaurant" experience might be sorely disappointed - Mexican Specialities is noisy, invariably busy and always very chaotic...."
Lawrence Mikkelsen
"It's a pity this place isn't open longer because it's always very busy - it pays to turn up for an early lunch if you don't want a long wait. But the..."
Chris Gin
"The best way to sum this place up is busy, very busy. Do be prepared to wait for a table. However the wait is worth it as all the food is prepared..."
David Boshier
"Went there for lunch last week. I had the beef taco and it was amazing! Definitely need to go back there to try other things. Was really busy though...."
Bettina Tran
"One of my favourite places to eat Maria & Jose are very warm and welcoming. We have been going there for a number of years now.The food is..."
Denese McKinley
"Just been for lunch today with my work mate. She had the beef soft taco and I had the chicken soft taco. Small boutique place, the lady behind the..."
Courtney Maloyd
"My sister is a regular & she took me there for some guacamole & the best beef taco I've ever eaten, I used to work 5mins away & never..."
Scott Carlow
"Best Mexican food in Auckland. Tasty fresh guacamole, curiously good soft drink selection, exciting sparkly chilli salt, and best of all, NO..."
Rose
"Best Mexican food in Auckland... 1 of the only true authentic Mexican restaurants in NZ. I am from California & let me tell you there..."
RoseMT
"Best prawn soft taco EVER. Huge prawns, olives, capers, avocado, sauce, soft soft soft taco; just a fantastic experience. Wish it was open all day..."
Josie Sutton
"Outside of Mexico I had never encountered such a traditional real mexican restaurant. That is how it should taste. The beef tacos are to die for! The..."
Silvestrito
"Really enjoyed my lunch here. We had the chicken enchilada and beef taco, which were both delicious. Service was very good too. Wish it was closer!..."
T Pritchard
"I can not believe it has taken me so long to come and eat at this amazing place.It was my first time eating here, and I'd heard so much 'word of..."
Liz Winstone
"Mexican specialities I love you! And your delicious soft tacos. If only you were open on other days! I want to tell people to come here..... but I..."
Catherine Bannister
"I was so happy to find this little cozy cafe, and made several stops there for lunch when I lived in the area but since I've moved to the shore, I..."
Barbara Goldie
"When my partner said we were getting Mexican for lunch I cringed at the thought of getting some average California Burrito or some boring nachos. I..."
Amy Tanabe
"I love you guys Maria and Jose. Food is fabulous and your smile Maria is worth the drive. I do wish you were open every day and id probably be there..."
Diiya McCaw
"I am seriously addicted to the Beef taco's here. They are chargrilled magic.Only downside is that it is out of the way, and not open..."
Andy Chon
"My absolute favourite place to eat out !! Food is to die for , fresh, light & amazing flavours ! This is the real deal - legit Mexican food ,..."
Jessie Shaw
"Been here twice and loved it! Wished I could stay longer and tried more food (both times were lunch breaks in btwn work). Shame they only open for..."
Adeline
"I've been meaning to come here for some time, but work commitments and the limited hours it is open never allowed for it. I am SO GLAD I finally..."
Annie Siegrist
"Excellent & authentic. It's hard in NZ to find good Mexican food - this is one of the best. It's difficult to get a seat now - become too..."
Clarkie
"Only truly authentic Mexican place in Auckland. Delicious cheap food with a real..."
Maddy
"A very nice little laid-back place with the only authentic Mexican food that I have found in Auckland. Very good prices, nice people and tasty food...."
Andrew Van Der
"Not only is the food fantastic it is the friendliness of the owners who are passionate about both the food and their customers. Their sauces which..."
Julie Vidovich
"If you want real Mexican food this is the one and only in Auckland, authentic tasty food made by real Mexicans, open for lunch Thurs to Sat only, its..."
Cari Romero
"One of the perks with working in Ellerslie is that my workplace is 5 minutes from Mexican Specialities, which as you can tell from the opening hours,..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"We visited Mexican Specialities on a busy Friday lunchtime. I'd been dying to try this little gem out for a while, and recommendations were to get..."
Kiwi Food Wonders
"The REAL thing in NZ...who'd-a-thought it!We are originally from California and grew up with Mexican cuisine. We lived in NZ for many..."
Don Gilmer
"Mexican Specialties is in a bit of an odd location, in a row of shops in the back streets of Ellerslie. However, what it lacks in location, it makes..."
Neala
"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..."
Jessica Ureste (Jess)
"Absolute GEM 💎💞 Lovingly made authentic Mexican cuisine 🇲🇽🌮🫠 Absolutely excellent hand-made flatbreads with zingy, fresh,..."
Syd Eats
"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..."
Jocelyn Hughes
"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..."
Xaviere Murray-Puhara
"This place is seriously amazing.
The owners are absolutely lovely and friendly. And the food comes out tasting of home made deliciousness. There are..."
Lisa Bell
"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..."
Adrienne Nacario
"Absolutely delicious food. The beef taco had the most tender steak strips I've ever tasted. The service was warm and..."
Michelle shaw
"Nice, quaint restaurant nestled behind Ellerslie-Panmure highway run by very courteous owners. I went with very high expectations and was a little..."
Shyam Amarsee
"Deliciously unusual and delightfully friendly. I loved the two vegetarian dishes we had. I loved the conversation with the lady running the place. I..."
Sue Cardwell
"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..."
"The best sweet dessert cafe. Wake up always the fantastic style and beautiful flavor.
Friendly staff and owner. Recommend to others. I’ll back..."
Kai #
"Super cute cafe with lovely food and friendly staffs...."
LuNa The TuNa
"I love this place - quirky little cafe with personality, where you'll be greeted with a smile, you'll find a great coffee and delicious food prepared..."
Sue Wong
"I came to this cafe twice. It is recommended by a friend of mine who once spent a whole day here. Eggs Benedict is good! I also impressed about the..."
Rhonita Andarini
"Whilst on my way to the train station I discovered a new cafe for espresso which was recommended to me, Wake Up Cafe on Broadway.
It was a very..."
Taylar W
"Great cafe, great location, I love the interiors, the deco and the feels of this place, such a cool retro vibe. They do pretty good coffee, last time..."
Tan Wang
"My new favorate one, like a pretty, naughty and quirky girl, the bingsu is sooo... delicious, the staff is very friendly and helpful, 5..."
Juddy jones
"Excellent staff and service, amazing coffee and atmosphere, a lot of cool artworks, such a great place on a boring day, especially for a big twin..."
Ναtαlία Bαrulίch
"Good coffee. Still available for take away during..."
Sam Li
"A little pleasant heaven with great coffee. I ordered delicious pasta and ice coffee, they're both so good! Cool pop art stuffs everywhere,..."
"Enjoying my English Breakfast Tea at The Island Grocer on 9/11/2023, I had an enjoyable chat with the lady staff who is from France. She’s very..."
Addie Lane
"The cabinet food here is next level!
All the sandwiches are made with soft, fluffy, fresh bread and jam packed with delicious fillings.
Had some kind..."
Isabella Clague
"The best sandwich I've had in my life. There's a really wide range of fresh vegan and non-vegan sandwiches at a reasonable..."
Katie Baker
"Had the Salami & Feta Pide sandwich which was so delicious. And my friend got the breakfast bun which was so yummy as well. Staff were super nice and..."
Lilian Monaghan
"Sandwiches are really good and the staff is so friendly..."
Sara H
"Absolutely fabulous cabinet food options. Pastries to die for. Awesome coffee and friendly..."
Richard Ruddell
"Fantastic extensive selection of of gourmet grocery lines and equally impressive delicatessen. Also a great spot for breakfast/lunch with mouth..."
Chris Taylor
"The team here are fantastic!
Vegan and vegetarian friendly with more options than any cafe/restaurant I've found on the island so far.
On top of that..."
Alex Robinson
"Nice coffee , options for vegan and vegetarian food and great service with a smile.I would definitely go there again when next time visit..."
Harman Gill
"Love this place when we visit. Great coffee, cheese selection, sandwiches, chai pudding etc and the sell my favourite gluten free Seed crackers...."
"My only advise is to come hungry.
We had a great experience with a starter of essentially cold cuts, slathered with tuna mayo and fried capers...."
Mariah Templonuevo
"Perfect Italian restaurant. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Starters were adjusted to fit the number of people dining. Also very helpful with..."
Christina Zhao
"Nice little touches with decorations, small place but nice and warm and quiet. Food is excellent and decently fast. Well priced too and staff are..."
Nihbru 9
"A gem in the middle of busy Kingsland area. Amazing Italian food for a date night. The food was delicious. The seafood tagliatelle is a must try with..."
Jesse Luong
"DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ONE!! The authentic Italian restaurant you'll stumble in Auckland. This is now my standard, the closest I can get to bring in..."
Odyssey L
"What can I say? From the service to the food absolutely amazing! We had the arancini risotto balls, polenta crips, 4 cheese gnocchi, the special fish..."
Alisha Patel
"We loved this place so much! I wish I could more stars!
The food was authentic and very delicious.
Tagliatelle Mare was to die for!
Affogato and..."
Jun Lee
"We visited Puglia Ristorante with a group of friends last week and we LOVED it! The pasta was fresh and filled with authentic flavours and the..."
Felicity Owen
"This cosy Italian restaurant is one of my favourite in the Kingsland / Ponsonby area. Feels like authentic regional Italian food, with a more bespoke..."
M W
"Excellent Italian cuisine. Generous portions, fair price, good service. Would like to come back. Convenience off street..."
"Hyde is a wonderful place.
Great food
Awesome wine list
Charming, engaged, knowledgeable service.
Cute courtyard/ alfresco dining option. Good value..."
Curt E Holley
"Found this lovely establishment while on holiday during February, from Scotland to New Zealand. Good location for us - like a wee hideaway from the..."
Brian Imlah
"I stumbled onto this cosy refuge on a miserable wet day. Greeted with warm friendly atmosphere and a complimentary glass of warm lemon and honey..."
Kirsten Adamson
"I had a grilled octopus and eel pâté in two different occasions. The food was excellent, expertly paired with drinks. Outstanding service. A cozy..."
Natasha Artemeva
"Really great spot with good wine list and sunny courtyard. Just tucked off Ponsonby rd. Will be..."
Scott Antony
"Amazing food, wine and service! Love the atmosphere, we had a fabulous night. We'll be back..."
Nicky White
"My partner even got a Birthday dance from the staff members! Awesome vibes with great service. Bakery treats are..."
Dave Sonny Aukuso
"Delicious food all round, AMAZING friendly staff and service! The chocolate cake is a must..."
Ashley Eva
"Thanks for wonderful food, lovely environ’s and friendly informative service..."
Gerri Milne
"Excellent Restaurant, Recommend Too Everyone,
Great Food, Great Service and Friendly Fantastic Staff.
Quite Simply..."
Doug Cornes
"Great service, great food , can't wait for our next visit �a very well earned 5..."
Richard John Walker
"Truly delicious NZ fare, and exceptional friendly service from a superb team. Highly recommended! The BBQ octopus is..."
Sarah Lawrence
"Wonderful team and fantastic food. Thanks to Erin and the..."
Shaughan Woodcock
"We had the awesome Lamb on pea humus and the chef let me sneak a peak on how to hit the lamb with some heat. Dining in the courtyard was super..."
Erin Palmer
"My friend and I discovered this gem on Saturday morning as it was basked in sunshine and full of happy brunchers. We came back for a late dinner,..."
Robyn Maggs
"This place deserves way more recognition than it has. It's on the non-busy end of ponsonby road, and in a little courtyard off the main street so if..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Such a nice and quiet environment. Love open beef sandwich so much～ Tea is also great. Enjoy sitting in the sunshine and chatting with friends..."
Siyi
"Down a little alley off Ponsonby Road, enjoyed this venue small courtyard, wine and good food in the sun. Does have indoor seating as well, but most..."
Craig Mackey
"Very pleasant informal place with great tasting dishes. Something different for Ponsonby Road with wine 'specials' by the glass..just $10.00. Good..."
Bill Mathews
"Fantastic wee spot, lovely sunny courtyard, delicious well portioned food and the most attentive and helpful staff I've come across in a very long..."
Kirsten Thompson
"Great place for a beverage, meal or desert.
Very creative food menu. Cosy atmosphere.
Courtyard is great to sit and relax as the sun goes..."
onezone mobile
"Amazing place to relax eat have beautiful food and lovely staff.
100% a place to go and enjoy this new refreshing cafe /..."
crazy_ barjot
"Wonderful find in Ponsonby.
Lovely little place with charming courtyard and even more charming food and service.
Highly..."
Curt Holley
"Fantastic place, tucked away on Ponsonby Road. All made fresh. Lovely outside area as well. Highly..."
Gareth Evans
"Good food and nice surroundings in a courtyard setting. Staff..."
David Trangmar
"The Ruben sandwich is 1 of the best in Auckland. Staff are lovely and great..."
Azwhayn Mclean
"Great food, really nice space to be in and excellent..."
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