The Headless Mexican in Christchurch City Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Chips & Dips $13.00
    • Fresh House fried Corn Chips - with Salasa & Guacamole Dip
  • Chips & Dips $14.00
    • with only guacamole
  • Chips & Dips $14.00
    • with hot cheese dip
  • Street Corn $4.50
    • Charred on the grill corn kernels, with lemon, Parmesan and Aioli
  • Headless spiced olive mix $6.00
  • Headless spiced olive mix $12.00
    • served with a Chilean inspired, fried pumpkin sour dough bread
  • Quesadillas (sounds like case of beer) $6.50
    • A flour tortilla grilled and folded with cheese & one of the following: Cheese/ Smoked chipotle, Mango chicken, Spiced ground Beef, All garnished with sour cream and Salsa
  • Tacos $6.50
    • Soft corn tortillas grilled with cheese then your choice of filling, topped with shredded lettuce, peppers tomato and our own taco sauce. Tomato spiced home ground beef, or mango spiced chicken
  • Tacos $7.00
    • Soft corn tortillas grilled with cheese then your choice of filling, topped with shredded lettuce, peppers tomato and our own taco sauce. Fresh fish seared on the griddle with mexican spices
  • Stuffed Calamari $16.50
    • Calamari tube stuffed with smoked paprika & chipotle risotto, then braised in the oven. Served on a lettuce bed with tasty sauces
  • Ceviche of the Day $16.50
    • Fresh fish or seafood of the day, marinated in lemon juice till cooked, then tossed in diced jalapeno, onion, tomato, peppers and fresh coriander (this is a cold fish). Served with corn chips
  • Ceviche of the Day $19.50
    • Fresh fish or seafood of the day, marinated in lemon juice till cooked, then tossed in diced jalapeno, onion, tomato, peppers and fresh coriander (this is a cold fish). With salad & Rice
  • Headless Wild Goat Tartiet $16.50
    • Tenderloin, Grilled, sliced & baked to order in a savory pastry, with a yummy blend of chipotle cream & caramelized onion
  • Nachos Sml $10.00 / Reg $14.00
    • Fresh on premise Corn Chips, grilled melted cheese on our own re-fried beans with Salsa and sour cream
  • Nachos add $5.00
    • With mango chicken
  • Nachos add $5.00
    • With spiced ground Beef
MEXICAN DISHES MEXICAN DISHES
  • Fajitas $56.00
    • Try Garlic Prawn Fajitas, Sizzling with garlic, onions and tomatoes
  • Enchiladas (light meal) $18.50
    • Two soft corn tortillas filled and baked with a spicy tomato and pepper sauce finished with melted cheese salsa and sour cream served with mexican spiced rice and refried beans. Beef, Chicken, Veges & beans or fish
  • Enchiladas (light meal) add $2.00
    • swap beans for salad
  • Enchilada El Grande $25.00
    • The same as above but three Enchiladas and main size accompaniments - Beef, Chicken, Beans, fish
  • Borrito $25.00
    • Chicken that's finished with our own mango chutney
  • Borrito $25.00
    • Shredded mexican spiced beef, seared on the griddle along with peppers & onion
  • Borrito $25.00
    • Fresh fish of the day, sprinkled with mexican spices, seared on the griddle and finished with chilli aioli
  • Borrito $25.00
    • Seared on the griddle seasonal vegetable and mixed mexican beans, with a spicy tomato & pepper sauce
  • Borrito $25.00
    • Pulled Argentinian braised Lamb
  • Chimichanga $25.00
    • Soft flour tortilla wrapped with rice, beans, cheese and your choice of Burrito filling, brushed with oil & baked crisp then served with salad salsa, sour cream and guacamole
  • Fajitas $52.00
    • A dish for 2: with marinated mexican spiced shredded beef & lemon marinated spiced chicken served sizzling in the pan with flour tortillas and all the mexican accompaniments to make up your own Burritos
SIDES SIDES
  • Guacamole $5.00
  • Jalapeno chillies $2.50
  • Tortillas - Corn or Flour each $2.00
  • Side of Rice or Beans $3.00
  • Sour cream $3.50
  • Bowl of corn chips $5.00
  • Hot cheese dip $5.00
  • Side salad $7.00
  • Beef / Chicken $8.00
SOUTH AMERICAN FUSION SOUTH AMERICAN FUSION
  • Matanza Fish (Pescado del dia gratinado con pastelera de chocolo) $29.00
    • Fresh market fish, on a bed of seared red peppers & caramelized onions, then topped with a creamy blend of corn, cheese & fresh basil, gratineed in the oven & served with rice, salad, guacamole & salsa
  • Cordero en coco, a Venezuelan Lamb Dish $29.00
    • Seared in the oven Lamb, then slow cooked in coconut milk and Venezuelan spices, a truly stunning flavour. Served with rice, salad and a Tortilla
  • Jamaican Pork Belly Roulade $32.50
    • Rubbed, braised, rolled, then braised again for 10 hours. Seared to order and served on a polenta cake with salad
  • De Papas Y Chorizo De Invierno $29.00
    • Glenn's homemade chorizo, with roasted diced potatoes, peppers, caramelized onions & tamatillo, baked in its own dish with a cheesy almond, cornmeal & tamatillo topping
  • Headless Mole $29.00
    • The national Mexican celebration dish of chicken or fish, simmered in this traditional sauce made of vegetables, mixed seeds, chilli, bananas & spices, finished with a touch of bitter chocolate. Served on rice
  • Tostada Salad $25.00
    • In a crisp flour tortilla bowl, choose from shredded mexican spiced beef, lemon chicken, pulled Argentinian braised Lamb or Garlic Prawns. Seared on the griddle along with peppers & onion and tossed through lettuce and tomato, with a choice of our smoked chipotle aioli, or headless Caesar dressing
  • Cazuela De Mariscos $32.50
    • A traditional Uruguayan seafood dish, with a mix of seared prawns, Clams, Mussels, Squid & Fish, finished in a tomato and seafood base sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sugarcane prawn (4 pieces) $9.50
    • chao tom
  • Salt and pepper squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc ram man
  • Fried rice with your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork $11.50
    • com chien ga (heo, bo)
  • Fish fillets in sweet and sour sauce Medium $18.50 Large $26
    • ca sot chua ngot
  • Vegetable fried rice $11.00
    • com chien bong cai
  • Lotus, prawn and pork salad with mint $17.00
  • Combination on crispy noodles $13.50
    • mi gion
  • Chilli beef with garlic sprouts and vege Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao sate
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Beetroot $4.00
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $5.50
  • King Prawns (1/2 dozen) $6.00
  • Monster $7.50
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Extra Filling $1
  • Mini Hot Dog $1.20
  • Cold don Noodle with Sesame Sauce $12.00
  • Neyv Style Sashimi (Octopus) $10.00
  • Grilled Fish with Sweet Miso - Salmon $10.00
  • Crispy Salad with 3 Dressing(S) $7.00
  • Odon Noodle Soup with Poached Egg $7.00
  • Pan Fried Scallop with Creamy Miso $14.00
  • Cured Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken $13.00
  • Shahi Paneer $13.00
    • Home made cheese cooked in a creamy sauce with almond paste and spices
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • Prince William's Favourite - Chicken bbq in the tandoor, cooked in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • AIoo Kuicha (potatoe & pea) $5.00
  • Raita $4.00
  • Fish or Prawn Masala $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked with capsicum, spices, tomatoes & garnished with coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $17.00
    • Rice mixed with an assortment of vegetables & spices garnished with coriander
  • Served With Basmati Rice
  • Mix Platter $25.00
    • 2 pieces of the above items served with salad
  • Carrot Fritters $13.00
    • Carrot fritters served with homemaed tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt dressings
  • Falafel Entrée (GF) $12.50
    • Vegetarian pattie mixed with special herbs and spices served with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • Mixed Kebab (mix of any two - vegetarian or meats options) $16.00
  • Falafal Burger (vegetarian) $15.00
    • Falafal, lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomato, hummus, cheese and Topkapi dressing
  • Haydari Dip $11.50
    • Stained yoghurt, herbs, cucumber, and garlic - served with pita bread
  • Chicken Iskander (GF) $21.00
    • Marinated chicken cubed cooked on the hot place
  • All mains are served with a side of Basmati rice, our seasonal salads and our Topkapi
  • Combination Iskander
    • Combination of lamb rack, marinated cubed chicken with bell peppers and onion, served with bead of basmati rice, salads and Topkapi dressing
  • Single $11.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Single $11.00
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Double $12.20
  • Single $10.20
  • Double $13.00
  • Double $12.50
  • LUNCH D $14.50
    • club sandwich, filled roll or wrap, spinach and feta filo, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • Sausages roll-classic beef and chutney in flaky pastry
  • Smoked salmon, dill and caper mousse Violette
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI(V) $9.50
    • berry compote & yoghurt
  • Shortbread
  • cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
  • Honey mustard chilli glazed chicken kebab GF DF
  • Barbosa $3.50
  • Egyptian Baked Potato $11.00
    • Served with rice, fresh doubLe cream, green salad and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
    • Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • Beef Kebab $15.50
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • PIZZA
    • Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
  • HUMMING BURGER
    • Our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • CHEF'S SEASONAL SALAD
    • Our chef’s creation making the most of the freshest and finest local seasonal vegetables.
  • PIZZA
    • Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
  • MASALA DOSA
    • Our signature South Indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. Served with dal and chutney. Vegan, gluten-free.
  • VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
    • Our signature double-layered, chocolate iced, vegan chocolate cake.Add $1.00 for cream or yoghurt or $2.00 for vegan yoghurt .
  • HALLOUMI BURGER
    • Grilled halloumi cheese, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise. Served with salad and/or fries.
  • NORI WRAP
    • Kimchee, salad, cashew mayo and activated spicy seeds wrapped in a toasted nori sheet. Vegan, gluten-free. Raw option – raw nori available on request.
  • Chicken & cashew nuts $13.00
    • with seasonal vegetables
  • Chilli basil (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Fresh Spring Rolls (3pcs) $10.00
    • salad & chicken filling with Mee-Mee dipping sauce
  • Spring Rolls (8pcs) $5.00
  • Oyster sauce noodle (chicken, pork or beef) $13.00
  • Fried rice chicken $13.00
  • Massaman beef curry $13.00
  • Sambal chicken (Indonesian chilli) $13.00
    • with side vegetables
  • Com Chien Hai San Seafood Fried Rice / Com Chien Ham Dua/Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice / Com Chien Tom Prawn Fried Rice / Com Chien Duong Chao Combination Fried Rice $10.00
  • Heo Xao Sate-Pork Satay / Heo Xao Ot Xanh Pork with Green Pepper / Heo Quay Kho To Chef "Yummy" Pork $15.00
  • Cai Thia Xao Nam Dong Co Bok Choy with Chinese Mushroom / Dau Hu Xot Nam Dong Co Tofu w/ Chinese Mushroom / Dau Hu Xao Sa Ot Tofu with Lemongrass and Chilli $12.00
  • Ga Xao Sa Ot Chicken Lemongrass & Chilli / Ga Xao Sate Satay Chicken $15.00
  • Cha Chay Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls x10 $8.00
  • Goi Cuon Fresh Summer Rolls. Your Choice of Meat - Vegetarian, prawn, pork, chicken or beef x4 $6.50
  • Bun Nem Nuong (Dry) Pork Chargrill Salad / Bun Rieu Crab Meat, Shrimps & Tofu Soup / Bun Cari Curry Noodle Soup / Banh Mi Bo Kho Sta Beef with Bread / Hu Tieu Bo Kho Sta Beef Rice Noodle Soup $9.00
  • Chao Torn Prawn Porridge / Chao Ga Chicken Porridge / Chao Ca Fish Porridge / Chao Bo, Heo, Beef or Pork Porridge / Chao Hai San Seafood Porridge / Chao Trung Bach Thao Thit Heo Preserved Egg Porridge $6.00
  • Stir-fried udon noodles with chicken & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
  • Steamed white rice (bowl) $3.00
  • Chicken teriyaki $30.00
  • Eye fillet steak with black pepper sauce $34.00
  • Sweet & sour pork with fresh fruits $30.00
  • Wok-fried chicken with cashews and mushrooms $32.00
  • Dessert of the day $14.50
  • Stir-fried Shanghai noodles with roast duck & shiitake mushrooms $28.00
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • BANGERS + MASH $13.50
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • NACHOS $12.50
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • HOT CHIPS $5.00
  • WEDGES $11.00
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • Plain $2.50
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Drunken Noodles $17.50
    • Spicy basil flavour, light on vegetables, curly weed noodles
  • Money Bags $9.50
    • Minced chicken prawns & Veges
  • Chilli Lamb (Pad Prik) $18.50
    • Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies, lamb & a mixture of vegetables
  • Pad Thai $17.50
    • Thick noodles fried with a mixture of veges, carrot & peanuts
  • Spring Rolls $8.50
    • 6 Thai vegetarian spring rolls
  • Fish Curry $22.00
    • Fish of the day in a red curry, veges, coconut cream optional
  • Seafood Red Curry $22.00
    • A mixture of vegetables, prawns, squid, mussels, scallops
  • Ginger Sauce (Pad Khing) $17.50
    • Flavours of fresh ginger with a mixture of vegetables. Very nice.
The Headless Mexican

The Headless Mexican

location

Address

43 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8840, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033266899

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Mexican , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
43 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8840, New Zealand