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

  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Green Salad $6.00
    • Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing
  • Naans $3.50
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Vegetable Korma $15.90
    • Assorted vegetables with a mild masala blend and a creamy sauce (mild)
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Vegetable Roll $14
  • Tuna $9
  • Scampi(#1x2pcs) Sashimi $30
    • head → miso soup
  • Squid $6
  • Grilled Eel $9
  • Spicy Fried Tuna Roll $16
  • Deep Fried Octopus $6
  • Whole Squid $22
  • Flatbread $11.00
    • sundried tomato & roquette
  • Peppercorn $3.00
  • Hereford Prime $35.00
    • 30 Day Aged, Grass Fed, Kokiri, West Coast sirloin 200g
  • Braised canterbury merino lamb shoulder $75.00
    • peas, carrots, roast goose fat potatoes, mint sauce & jus 1kg
  • Beef dripping fries $7.00
    • aioli, ketchup
  • Evansdale smoked farmhouse brie – Hawkesbury village – Otago-New Zealand N/A
    • manuka smoked brie, smooth even flavour, subtle & lingering
  • Caesar salad $26.00
    • Yes it has anchovies! with chicken
  • Scallop skewer $8.00
  • Seafood fried rice $19.00
  • Tofu pyramid $18.00
  • Salted chicken (whole) $25.00
  • Combination fried noodle $15.00
  • Stir fried green beans in black pepper with chicken and squid $22.00
  • Stir fried green beans $16.00
  • Seasonal vegetables with oyster sauce $14.00
  • Sweet & sour chicken $18.00
  • Bacon & Egg $6.00
  • Mussels (1/2 doz) $6.00
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • Plain $4.50
  • Cinnamon Donut $2.80
  • Cheese $5.00
  • Seasoned Wedges $4.80
  • Vegetarian $7.00
  • Kadai (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces fried in kadai and cooked with crushed ginger and garlic, tomatoes, capsicum and spices and finished with fresh coriander
  • Onion bhajis (7 pieces) $6.50
    • onion fritters lightly spiced in chickpea flour and deep fried. served with tamarind chutney
  • Fish tikka masala $18.50
    • marinated fish fillets grilled on skewers and cooked in tikka masala sauce
  • Vegetable pakora $6.00
    • a selection of vegetables mildly spiced in chickpea flour and deep fried. served with tamarind chutney
  • Prawn kadai $18.50
    • prawns fried in a kadai and cooked with tomatoes, onion, crushed ginger, garlic, spices and finishes with fresh coriander
  • Mushroom matar $15.00
    • mushroom and fresh peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices
  • Aloo (potato) saag $14.50
    • potatoes cooked in fresh spinach, spices and cream
  • Madras (chicken, beef, lamb) $17.00/$17.50/$18.00
    • chicken, beef, lamb pieces cooked in spicy masala sauce and coconut cream
  • Beef $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Triple Souvlaki of your choice + Fries + Can of drink $18.50
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Egyptian Sausage $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Chicken $8.00 / $11.00 / $14.00
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Can of drink / Mineral Water $2.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $5.00
  • Mix $9.00 / $12.00 / $14.50
    • Small / Large / Triple
  • Salty Fish & Chicken Eggplant Pot $18.00/$28.00
  • Salty Chicken $15.00/$28.00
  • Seafood ToFu Pot $18.00/$34.00
  • ToFu with Roast Pork Pot $18.00/$34.00
  • Curry Beef $16.00/$30.00
  • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice $13.00
  • Prawns with Cashew Nuts $24.00/$44.00
  • Combination Meat Egg Foo Yung $18.00/$30.00
  • Chicken Korma $12.5
    • Tender Chicken Cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy sauce.
  • Lamb Dhansak $12.5
    • Lamb cooked with lentils, onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Makhani Paneer $12
    • Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Garnished with crushed cashew and fresh coriander.
  • 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.
  • Butter Chicken $12.5
    • A famous India delicacy. Half cooked in tandoor and finished in curry with crushed cashew cream and spices.
  • Shahi Paneer $11.5
    • Cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and mild creamy sauce.
  • Palak Chicken $12.5
    • Chicken and spinach cooked in onion based gravy.
  • Tator Tots $10
    • Smoked Garlic Aioli
  • Smoked Chicken Hoagie $15
    • Arugula, Swiss Cheese, Green Tomato Salsa, Chipotle Aioli
  • Beef Brisket Reuben Sandwich $15
    • Rye Bread, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Russian Dressing
  • Buffalo Wings $14
    • Blue Cheese Dip, Celery, Carrots
  • Pecan Pie $12
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce
  • Soft Bread Rolls $8
    • Smoked Garlic Butter
  • Smoked Mozzarella Sticks $12
    • Green Tomato Relish
  • Combo it! add $5
    • Tator Tots + a Handle of Iced Tea
  • Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Sesame Paste $8.00
  • Add Extra Ham +$2.00
  • Chef's Special Side Dish $6.00
  • Dim Sum Meal $3.00
    • add 3 side dishes and a drink to your noodle order
  • Chinese Burger $5.50
  • Flavoured Mixed Vegetable Salad $5.00
  • Deep Fried Peanuts $4.00
  • Oven Sesame Pancake Stuffed with Stewed Beef $5.00
  • Beef and black bean sauce $20
  • Steamed chicken with ginger and spring onion $20
  • Hot and spicy beef in hot soup $21
  • Chicken and cashew nuts on rice $15
  • Honey BBQ pork $20
  • Thai Chilli beef $20
  • Sweet corn cheese roll $8
  • Deep fried Wontons 1 dozen $12
  • Polenta chips, sea salt roasted rosemary(DF)
  • CANTERBURY TASTING PLATTER(for 1/to share) $20.00/$35.00
    • barry's bay cheese, Aoraki smoked salmon, duck liver parfait, pickled onions, steamed mussels, crumbed prawns, quince paste, and toasted ciabatta
  • SOUP OF THE DAY(V)(GFO) $12.00
    • made with fresh local in season ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
  • Spicy wedges with sour cream $7.00
  • DESSERTS ASSIETTE TO SHARE $20.00
    • creme brulee cheesecake, spotted dick, chocolate mud cake, vanilla bean ice cream
  • TOASTED SOUR DOUGH BREAD WITH BUTTERS $12.00
    • plain, anchovy and parsley butter
  • LEAK AND MUSHROOM ARANCINI $15.00
    • cheese risotto balls in panko crumbs fried and served with a smoked paprika, tomato and roasted capsicum sauce
  • Steamed veg $7.00
  • VENISON BOUDIN BALLS (4) $14.00
    • Andouille mayo, grain mustard, pickle relish
  • CAJUN-SPICED SHOESTRING FRIES $9.50
    • WITH COMEBACK SAUCE(GF, V)
  • CREOLE SHRIMP $19.00
    • cornmeal waffle, blackened corn salsa.
  • MAKER'S MARK BOURBON & COCA-COLA GLAZED PORK RIBS $21.00
    • 1/2 kilo of slow-cooked pork ribs with a sticky barbeque glaze
  • SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS $18.00
    • served with maple & black pepper caramel(GFO)
  • SOUTHERN-FRIED OYSTERS (4) $21.50
    • Texas caviar, avocado purée, micro greens(GFO)
  • ICEBERG & SPRING VEGETABLE SALADGF)(V) $8.00
  • SOUTHERN-STYLE PIMENTO CHEESE ROLLS (4) $14.00
    • with red pepper jelly,(V)
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
  • Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
    • Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
  • Spring Rolls
  • Beer Battered Fries
  • Beer Buttered
  • Selection of Artisan Breads and Dips $ 15.50
    • Marinated olives (two to share)
  • Mashed Potato
  • Spanish skewers $ 34.00
    • A selection of meats and seafood
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