Second time going to Mexico and definitely loved the food again! Although the portions are a bit small but it is great to order a few dishes and share it. The lunch menu is great as you get a drink included. I gave it a 4/5 as the drinks were a bit too watery and did not enjoy the texture of one of the snacks ordered. However overall loved the other things we had ordered especially the tacos, guacamole and fried chicken. Great service and will be popping in for lunch again. The food came out very quickly as well.
Great efficent service, excellent modern and classic mexican dishes. Great drinks menu. First class atmosphere. Highly recommended
Most amazing food and drinks, the staff were fantastic, fast very helpful with menu.
We arrived with no booking and the place was packed with kids dine free and fathers day
Recommend to everyone
Love the gals bright red lipstick and flowers!
This restaurant and service is fantastic especially from restaurant Manager Lee Martin always an amazing host and making you feel at home, my girls love dining here when we come to Wellington thanks Lee and team from Mexico Petone
Good place in Petone, like cos the athmosphere is casual, friendly and unpretentious. Great for a casual night out. Very good veg selection as well!
Great service, yummy food and great selection of drinks, what more could you ask for? The chimichangas were so good, I could eat them every day! Love the veg options throughout the menu and great to see a vegan option for dessert which was a rare treat
Nice restaurant in Petone I’ve been to twice now. Price was good and food was good. Service was VERY fast. The tacos are definitely my favourite on the menu.
We got exactly what we went for. I loved the atmosphere, choices on the menu and service was lovely both times.
Great value for money in my books. We will be back :)
Ive visited this restaurant on a few occassions now, just amazing!
Never have a booking but they always find room for me and my partner, shes vegan and they have so many options avaliable
The menu is always changing and we just love that, the manager there she is always so friendly and chatty, we just adore the cuban waitress, shes great with us so personal and she never laughs at us when we practise our spanish with her!
awesome service, our waiter was super friendly & explained the menu to us & also recommended for us to get the app (we saved $10!!) i ordered the chicken quesadilla & was simple but tasty, also ordered the guacamole which was a highlight! food was pretty simple mexican but all in all was an enjoyable meal :)
Dined here earlier in the week with friends we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves amazing food, drinks, amazing staff, great atmosphere recommend to everyone
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We were welcomed by the crew and guided us to our table. The ambience was really adorable. Good place to dine in. Good customer service.
The food: our favourite was the Ceviche. It has fresh ingredients and refreshing flavours. The crispy corn shards gave at a great texture and flavour. Our family also tried the fried boneless chicken with two mayo sauces: jalapeno and chipotle. Both gave compliments to the chicken but I loved the jalapeno more. The tacos came on a single order. We've tried the chicken, pork, and fish tacos. Soft tacos and each one offered a good combination of flavour. My favourite among the three was the fish. It had multiple texture and flavours the created a balance taste. The beef brisket burger also tasted good. The chicken quesadilla came into four pieces and was good to share. We've also tried the patatas bravas. Cut into cubes and fried. Dressed with chipotle mayo, salsa, and crispy kale. The stuffed jalapeno and the coleslaw that came with it is a must have.
For the dessert, we've tried the churros with dulce de leche sauce. The churros were perfectly cooked and seasoned. However, I wish that the sauce could have been a little bit thicker so it can stick to the churros better.
All the drinks that we had also tasted good. We've tried the tropical guava, the pineapple-strawberries, and the horchata (a rice based drink).
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The restaurant interior decor is awesome and so colourful in the Mexican theme. Loved all the framed photographs on the walls and the brightly coloured toilets.
The service from our waiter was fine, but just could've been a bit more friendly and we felt a bit rushed when asked a few times if we're ready to order. It would've been good service to introduce themselves and ask the customer if they need help with the menu.
The food was really good and tasty. We had the braised brisket tacos and the slow braised lamb shoulder quesadilla with crispy cauliflower on the side. Good presentation to serve the main meals on a wooden board. All dishes were very yummy. Also had the churros for dessert. I thought it would've been served with a yummy rich caramel sauce but it was more like a slightly sweet peanut/almond sauce as it had chopped nuts in it.
The cocktails and sangria are good too.
Atmosphere was busy and very child-friendly. My only criticism about the menu is it doesn't tell you if there is 1 or 2 tacos served with the meal or the size of the taco. I only found this out by asking the waiter about the meals.
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Review Title: A Fiesta of Flavors at Mexico Petone!
I recently dined at Mexico Petone, and it was nothing short of a culinary adventure! From the moment I walked in, the vibrant atmosphere caught me in its warm embrace. The eclectic decoration, reminiscent of a colorful Mexican street, sets the perfect backdrop for a lively and enjoyable dining experience.
The staff at Mexico Petone was exceptional—always attentive, friendly, and prompt without being intrusive. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations. Their passion for their work shines through in the meticulous attention to detail and the welcoming environment they create.
Now, let's taco 'bout the food! The menu was a treasure trove of traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, and every bite was a discovery of fresh and bold flavors. The tacos are a must-try; with each bite, you're transported straight to culinary bliss. Perfectly crafted with homemade tortillas, filled with a choice of succulent meats, and topped off with fresh, zesty salsa, these tacos were a delight.
Their Quesadillas were equally impressive — a perfect blend of cheese and fillings that melted in my mouth, complemented by the smokey flavors of their house-made sauces. The Ceviche was a refreshing palate cleanser, with just the right amount of citrus to balance the fresh seafood.
Not to be overlooked are their handcrafted cocktails. The Margaritas were simply sublime, not too sweet, not too tangy, striking the perfect balance. Sipping on their cocktails was like enjoying a little sip of heaven.
Mexico Petone isn't just about dining; it's about the experience. The background music, a blend of contemporary and traditional tunes, was lively and yet not overpowering, allowing for easy conversation. It wrapped the entire dining experience in a festive and cheerful ambiance that makes you want to linger longer.
In conclusion, if you find yourself in Petone and in the mood for Mexican food, Mexico Petone isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination. Go for the food, stay for the joy, and leave with memories of a meal that is as much about passion as it is about flavor. Olé!
(And if you're pondering desserts - do yourself a favor and try their Churros, absolutely the icing on the cake of a magnificent dining experience!)
Loved every moment and morsel. Until next time, Mexico Petone!
— A Truly Delighted Diner
Can't fault the service and food at Mexico Petone. My partner and I would come here occasionally to change things up and is genuinely a good experience each time.
Grabbed dinner here tonight and had such an incredible time. Not to mention we took advantage of Taco Tuesday (taco + marg for only $15!!)
We tried a range of items from their menu, chicken taco, cauliflower taco, Chimichangas (mushroom, cactus, leek, mozzarella, coriander, salsa borrach), Esquites (chipotle buttered corn, coriander, queso, burnt onion crema, tortillas), broccoli florets and the Patatas Bravas which were all insane.
I also had the app which means everytime I come in I get free Totopos 🥹
Definitely great value for money here… especially on a Tuesday 🌮
Service was good, loved the look of the place. The drinks and most of the food were good, apart from the pulled pork quesadilla lacked flavour and the pork was dry. The sauce made up for the flavoring of it but was still abit disappointing. Will still continue to dine here as I would love to try different dishes off the menu! Thank you.
Had an amazing dinner here at Mexico. Staff here were really friendly to help us decide what to order and explain the rough sizes. Everything tasted great and am excited to return.
Having been a fan of Mexico in the CBD for many years, I was pleased to find that the Mexico in Petone lives up to the high standards and equally high expectations. A bit roomier and brighter, the space was still as welcoming and the food was just as delicious. I’ll definitely be back now that I’m in the neighbourhood.
We visited with a Mexican food virgin, and chose a range of different meals to try. Our newb was suitably impressed as were the more seasoned veterans. Great food, great tequila cocktails, nice staff and a great spot.
Great service. Wonderful food. Their desserts were excellent. Quite impressive menu with vegetarian and vegan options too. Will go back again for sure.
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