Boasting a rich history and an array of delicious spices and flavours, Mexican cuisine is a firm favourite with lots of Kiwis. Mexican food blends native Aztec and Mayan ingredients with Spanish influences and cooked well, it tastes sublime.
But not every restaurant with nachos on the menu is worthy of a visit. Here we’ve found the top 10 Mexican restaurants in New Zealand as rated by the users of Restaurant Finder.
El Camino Mexican Bar & Cafe
480 New North Rd, Kingsland, Auckland City
Dos Amigos Cantina
93 Tamaki Dve, Mission Bay, Auckland City
Besos Latinos
39 Elliott St, Shop M16, Auckland Central
Viva Mexico
210C Left Bank, Shop 210, Left Bank Arcade, Wellington Central
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
11 Amohia St, Kapiti Lights, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Headless Mexican
41 Nayland St, Sumner Village Mall, Sumner, Christchurch
Amigos Cafe
34 Ardmore St, Level 1, Wanaka, Queenstown
Hola! Mexican Restaurant
Moana Avenue, Moana Court, Orewa
Las Margaritas
6 Daly St, Lower Hutt Central
Amigos Latin Restaurant & Bar
118 Tory Street, Wellington Central
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