Mexicano's in Christchurch Menu

PRIMEROS PRIMEROS
  • ‘Street style’ fire grilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime $5.50
  • Hand hacked guacamole, corn chips $11
  • Salsa roja, corn chips $7.5
  • Guac, salsa & corn chips $13
  • Tuna tostada, chipotle, avocado & jalapeno $8
  • Crispy fried potato skins, jalapeno queso fundido $11
  • Spiced cashews & peanuts $5
TACOS TACOS
  • Adobo chicken, hand hacked guacamole, pickled mango $8
  • Cumin battered market fish, salsa mojito, coriander $8
  • Pulled pork, fire grilled pineapple, charred spring onion crema $8
  • Fire grilled garlic mushrooms, queso fresco, onions, black beans, chipotle & almonds $6
  • Fire grilled flank steak, tomato, peppers, black olive salsa $8
  • Bacon, egg & hash brown $8
ESPECIALIDADES ESPECIALIDADES
  • Crispy fried oyster torta (3), watercress, smoked oyster crema $18
  • Fire grilled chorizo torta (3), peppers and garlic $16
  • Mexicano’s fried chicken $16
  • Ceviche of fresh market fish, tomato,chilli, mint, lime and coconut $17
  • Braised beef, quesillo, oregano mushrooms quesadilla $15
GRANDE PLACA GRANDE PLACA
  • Fire grilled garlic flank steak, cigar onions, chimichurri salsa, anti-cucho $25
  • Pork hock, new style salsa verde & corn crema $29
  • Fire grilled chicken and chorizo sticks, pickled red onion, xlapa-style peanut mole $27
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Tikin xik-grilled market fish,squid and prawns, melon salad $28
  • Extra soft shell tortillas 3=$2.50 / 5=$4 / 7=$5.50
VERDURAS VERDURAS
  • Vegetable ceviche – tomato, cucumber, radish, watermelon, queso fresco, leaves, herbs, tortilla chips $12
  • Sautéed seasonal vegetables, black olive, toasted seeds & nuts, queso $8
  • Fire grilled mushrooms, garlic, fried onion queso, fresh herbs $9
  • Braised beef rib barbacoa, slaw $26
  • Chilli black beans, jalapeno salsa $7
POSTRES POSTRES
  • Popcorn sundae with organic banana & salted caramel ice cream, Mexican chocolate sauce & caramel popcorn $12
ALCOHOL FREE ALCOHOL FREE
  • Jarrito’s Mexican Sodas $6
    • Pineapple, Mandarin, Lime, Guava, Grapefruit, Cola
  • Juice $5
    • Pineapple, Orange, Cranberry, Pink Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato
  • De la maquina de café (means “from the coffee machine”) $4
    • Short black, Long Black, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino, Mochaccino, Macchiato, Hot Chocolate
NINO’S / KIDS / LITTLE PUNKS MENU NINO’S / KIDS / LITTLE PUNKS MENU
  • Choose one from each section $13
    • Drinks: Water / Milk / OJ / Coke / Lemonade, Food: Corn chip with hand hacked guacamole / Fire grilled flank steak / Mexicano’s fried chicken / Cumin battered fish, Dessert: Popcorn sundae

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Vege pasta $26.00
    • Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
  • Works wedges $16.50
    • Cheese & Bacon Wedges served with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream
  • Breads & dips (gf) $14.50
    • Toasted Turkish bread served with a trio of dips
  • Open steak sandwich $25.00
    • On rustic ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion jam finished with a fried egg & drizzled with bbq & bearnaise sauce served with fries
  • Vege pizza $24.00
    • Spinach, feta, thyme, tomato, red onion, mozzarella & basil pesto.
  • Available for children 14 years & under. All kids' mains include a kid's ice cream sundae for dessert: vanilla ice cream, sprinkles & your choice of berry, chocolate or caramel sauce.
  • Crème brulee $14.50
  • -Add anchovies $5.00
  • Pasta of the day $17.50
    • Check our board or ask our staff for today’s selection
  • Billy bush surf & turf (GF) $35
    • Ribeye steak grilled to your liking,
topped with a garlic scallop, mussel and prawn
  • Beef wellington $25
    • With red wine jus, creamy mash, 
sautéed spinach and roasted carrots.
  • Beer battered market fish & chips $25
    • With coasters house salad.
  • Dusted fried squid tentacles $14
    • Served on a herb and chilli salad with lemon aioli
  • Roast of the day(GF) $17.50
    • Roast potato, pumpkin, kumara 
and seasonal vegetables topped with a rich brown gravy
  • Crumbed camembert, grilled chorizo & marinated olives $18
    • Served with onion currant jam and grilled ciabatta
  • Bangers & mash (GF) $17.50
    • With peas and roasted tomato served with a rich brown gravy
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Fish Bites / Potato Fritters / Battered Mussels $1.00
  • Plain $4.00
  • Works $6.50
  • Mushroom $4.50
  • Large Hot Dog / Spring Rolls / Curry Rolls $2.90
  • Battered Mushroom $1.50
  • Garlic Butter $1.00
  • -Fish Fillet $12.50
  • Chilli & Basil $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables. Vegetables or tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • -Fish Fillet $12.50
  • Oyster Sauce $10
    • served with rice. Softly fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce. Vegetables of tofu. Chicken, beef or pork.
  • Green Curry $10
    • Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk. Vegetables, chicken, beef or pork or tofu
  • -Seafood $12.50
  • Panang Curry $10
    • Bean, copalum,
  • -Stewed Pork or Beef $10.50
  • Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
    • Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
  • Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
    • Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
  • Fresh Volstead Salsa $3
  • Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
  • Vegetarian Sliders $13
    • House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $14
    • In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
  • Chicken Burrito OR Vegetarian Burrito $18 / $15
    • Served with mesclun salad, spiced rice, corn salsa, black beans, red onion, capsicum and Volstead chilli.
  • BBQ pork $5.00
  • Jumbo teriyaki chicken roll $12.00
    • cabbage, mayo, teriyaki chicken (8P)
  • Sukiyaki don $15.00
  • Jumbo box $20.00
  • Yakiniku don $14.50
  • Grilled eel roll $12.00
    • egg, cucumber, grilled eel (8P)
  • Deluxe prawn roll $12.00
    • lettuce, prawn, mayo (8P)
  • Deluxe salmon roll $12.00
    • egg, avocado, mayo, fresh salmon (8P)
  • Lamb Tikka Masala - An internationally renowned dish $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and secret spices.
  • Lamb Curry $12.5
    • Lean lamb cooked in onion and yoghurt sauce with special aromatic spices.
  • Chicken Biryani $12.5
    • Rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas and green coriander served with Raita.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $12.5
    • Chicken cooked with tomatoes, onion and yoghurt based gravy.
  • Chicken Naan Roll with Mint Chutney $9.5
    • Chicken, ginger, tomato and onion wrapped in Naan bread.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
  • Curator’s pate $23.00
    • Our house made duck pate served with wine reduction shallots & balsamic gelatin & tostas drizzled in virgin olive oil
  • Patatas bravas $14.00
    • Cubed fries & paprika sauce
  • Salteado de habitas con jamon $19.00
    • Broad beans panfried in olive oil with Spanish ham
  • Ensalada de queso de cabra $28.50
    • Caramelised Goat cheese atop salad greens, dried fruits & nuts, with a honey vinaigrette
  • Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
    • Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
  • Soup of the day $18.00
    • served with crusty bread
  • Curator's fries $9.00
  • Grilled beef burger $16.50
    • With smoked garlic aioli & crispy onion rings, salad & fries
  • Quiche $8.50
    • Smoked salmon, spinach and cream cheese
  • Seafood chowder $10.50
  • Lunch $12.00
    • - any item from the cabinet with green salad or fries
  • Fish 'n' chips $18.50
    • Beer battered gurnard with salad & fries
  • Fresh homemade rolls $8.50
  • Toasted bagel $10.00
    • With grilled bacon, tomato and cream cheese
  • Fresh baked scones and muffins $4.00
  • • Tender Eye-Fillet
  • Lunch Teppan Combo Set $ 24.00
    • Miso, Teppan Vegetables with Steamed rice
  • Vegetable Tempura Roll $ 15.00
    • Potato, sweet potato, capsicum, tofu, soy bean
  • Kids Teppan Set $ 25.00
    • Comes with steamed rice. (for under 12 year olds) Gyoza (3pcs). A choice of:
  • Petit Kids Set (under 6 years old) $15.00
    • Comes with Gyoza (3pcs), Chips, Kara-age(4pcs)Steamed white rice
  • Sashimi Salmon Don $ 15.00
    • Fresh salmon, onion, sesame seed, cucumber, avocado, wasabi, spring onion, green beans
  • King Dragon Roll $ 25.00
    • King prawns, eel, cucumber, avocado
  • • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Boneless Chicken Thigh $22
    • cilantro onion jam and sesame glaze
  • Steamed Coconut Rice $6
  • Arsi Foul (Aniseed Chicken) $16
  • Very Lucky Guy $16
    • Our take on a traditonal ‘larb gai’ with shrimp, peanut, key lime, root ginger, chili, iceberg heart
  • Two ‘Hot-As’ Chilies $4
  • Wok-Fried Chinese Greens $20
    • sautéed in fresh gingered and garlic in a light oyster sauce and sesame glaze
  • Kung Pao Pow! $24
    • So the idea of this dish to hunt through the chillies in the tangy hot sauce, discovering the braised chicken and roasted peanuts.
  • Salmon & Avocado $14
    • with miso cream
  • Little Hector $12
    • Eggs done your way on Hector’s home-made bread
  • Yoghurt and maple $15.5
  • Quesadilla $18
    • A 10.5inch tortilla folded over marinated and slow-cooked meat. Cheese, chipotle hot-sauce, salsa, sour cream, lettuce
  • Bacon, banana & maple $18
  • Bacon $5
  • Holey Roller $15
    • Egg in toast, baked with cheese and served with roasted tomatoes and peppers and served with hot seasonal greens
  • For dietary options please ask staff: Gluten free/vege/vegan etc
  • Kitchen orders until 2 pm
  • Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
    • Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Banbury Cake $6.00
    • Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
  • Moroccan Bean Casserole - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • A variety of beans, gently simmered in a tomato and onion sauce with fresh Avoca Valley herbs and our own Moroccan spice blend. Served with house-made slaw (Without / With Salad)
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
    • Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Caramalised Lemon Tart $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
  • Chilli Pesto Bread $13.50
    • Fresh pizza bread with pesto and sweet Thai chilli sauce.
  • - Medium $17.50
  • - Small $10.50
  • Mediterranean Lamb
    • Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions.
  • - Large $29.50
  • - Small $12.00
  • Capricciosa
    • Pronounce it if you can! Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives.
  • Mexican
    • Spag's own chilli sauce. Seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream.
  • Strawberry & chocolate $5.40
  • Low fat pesto $5.40
  • Egg $7.20
  • Roast beef $7.20
  • Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
  • Bakers dozen (13) $25.00
  • Central park $29.00/ $17.00
    • Ham, egg plant, olives, tomato, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
  • Wellingtonian $10.20
    • Roast beef, pate, onion marmalade, spinach and tomato
Mexicano's

Mexicano's

location

Address

131 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033655330

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Saturday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM, Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Mexican , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Validated Parking ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
131 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013, New Zealand