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

  • Avocado $3.50
  • Toast with butter and seasonal jam + add house made nut butter $4.50 $9.00
  • Daily soup served with bread $12.00
  • Chipotle hollandaise $5.50
  • Chilli scrambled eggs, shiitake mushrooms, house smoked lemon ricotta, purple radish, sour dough toast $19.50
  • Toast $2.00
  • Fresh range eggs $1.50 each
  • House hot smoked salmon, sugar snap peas, crumbed egg, Asian greens, roast peanuts, coconut tamarind caramel $25.00
  • MANGO CHUTNEY $3.50
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $5.00
    • Naan Bread Stuffed With Nuts And Sultanas And Cooked In Tandoor Oven.
  • MIXED VEGETABLES
  • PANEER PAKORA $15.00
    • Cottage Cheese Stepping Mint Coated in Chickpea Flour Batter and Deep Fried
  • LAMB MADRAS $10.50
    • Boneless Lamb cooked with onion, ginger, fenugreek and spices
  • BUTTER CHICKEN $10.50
    • Boneless Chicken Half Cooked in Tandoor, Finished with Tomato Cream Butter Sauce and A Touch of Fenugreek
  • VEGETABLE PAKORA $6.50
    • Onion & Spinach Deep Fried in Chickpea Batter. Four pieces per portion.
  • BALTI DANSAK CHICKEN $10.50
    • Lentils Simmered with Marinated Chicken on a slow fire and tempered with Onion, Ginger, Garlic and Spices
  • Chicken Sweetcorn Soup $5.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $11.00
  • Prawn and Seasonal Vegetables $17.00
  • Extra Toppings $1.00
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Vegetarian Seasonal Vegetables $10.00
  • Fish Bites $0.80
  • Chicken Burger $16.50
    • Marnated chicken breast, baco, lettuce, onion, cucumber, avocado, cheese, tomato and Topkapi dressing
  • Haydari Dip $11.50
    • Stained yoghurt, herbs, cucumber, and garlic - served with pita bread
  • Falafel Entrée (GF) $12.50
    • Vegetarian pattie mixed with special herbs and spices served with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt
  • GF Stands for gluten free. Please do advise our staff if you have any allergy or special dietary requirements
  • Zucchini Fritters $13.00
    • Zucchini fritters with homemade tomato sauce and minted garlic yoghurt dressings
  • Persian Kofteh (GF) $14.50
    • Blend of lamb & beef mince, slow cooked with rice, spilt peas, Persian plumb and served with pita bread
  • Add Chips $6.00
  • Lamb Iskander (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated lamb cubed cooked on the hot plate
  • Fish Nuggets 6 for $4.50
  • 1/2 Scoop $1.60
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Curry Rolls $2.40
  • Mussels 1/2 doz $4.50
  • Tomato $4.00
  • Steak & Egg $12.00
  • Mini Donuts 50c
  • CRUMBED COD (AKAROA COD) $5.70
  • TOMATO $4.00
  • CHIPS $2.40
  • BATTERED MUSHROOMS 1/2 DOZ $4.80
  • MUSHROOM $4.00
  • BATTERED SOLE $6.00
  • CRUMBED SCALLOPS $1.70
  • CORN FRITTERS HOMEMADE $2.10
  • Large $10.90
  • Large $10.90
  • Egyptian Sausage
  • Small $8.00
  • Feta Cheese Salad
  • Lamb
  • Open Souvlaki $15.00
    • Your choice of meat or falafel served on flat pita bread, with our signature sauce sprinkled with mozzarella cheese in a pizza box.
  • Large $10.90
  • Beef Schntzel $16.00
    • Topped with Mushroom Sauce, two Eggs & Fries
  • Shrimp Cocktail $12.00
    • Made the olf Fashioned way
  • Mini Hotdogs or Chicken Nuggets $0.00
    • with Fries
  • Open Cajan Lamb on Clabatta $16
    • Sliced lamb with Cajun, Rub olsonTomato, Cucumber, Lettuce, a Mint & Yoghurt dressing on Toasted Ciobotto & Fries
  • Vegetarian $22.00
    • Chefs choice of the day
  • Beef Nachos $12.00
    • Served on Corn Chips with Chilli beans, Melted Cheese & Sour Cream
  • Open Chicken Sauvalaki $16.00
    • Marinayed sliced Chicken Breast with Tabouli, Hummus, Salad, Cheese & Tzatzki
  • Bar Basket $12.00
    • 4 x Chicken Nuggets, Spring Rolls,Samosas & Fries with sweet Thai Chilli Sauce
  • GIANT BURGER $8.50
    • A king size treat melted cheese fried egg crispy bacon & a ring of pineapple & all the trimings
  • FISH BITES 1 DOZ $11.90
  • CHICKEN BURGER $6.80
    • A delicious chicken pattie with all the trimings
  • BACON & EGG TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • CHICKEN $10.00
    • Delicious cooked chicken 1/2
  • CHEESE & PINEAPPLE TOASTED SANDWICH $5.00
  • MUSSELS 1 DOZ $11.90
  • DOUBLE MEAT BURGER $5.80
    • Regular burger with an extra layer of meat
  • Gyoza (4pcs) $ 5.00
    • Deepp fried pork and vegetable dumplings.
  • Teka Maki $ 6.00
  • Saki Maki $ 5.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken $ 5.00
  • Sushi $ 12.00
    • Assortment of nigiri ( 5 pcs ) accompanied with wasabi and pickled ginger.
  • Tempura $ 10.00
    • Deep fried assortment of fresh vegetables and shrimp ( 1 pc ) in a light tempura batter.
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Okonomi Yaki $ 13.00
    • Japanese savoury pancake consisting of pork, seafood, and vegetables.
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • NUGGET BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy tempura 100% chicken breast BK Nuggets, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun. That's #nuggetlove for you!
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing.
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON DOUBLE WHOPPER
    • The Crunchy BBQ Bacon Double Whopper: comes with all the goodness of a Double Whopper with Cheese plus BBQ sauce, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
    • The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • CHOCOLATE SUNDAE WITH OREO COOKIES
    • Cool, creamy, and velvety Soft Serve topped with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with Oreo Cookies. Our sundae with Oreo Cookies is only here for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • Chicken thighs skewers marinated with ginger and fresh chilli paste -
  • Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
  • Strawberries on the Hot Side Caramelized strawberries and Sichuan pepper served in a crêpe with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce -
  • Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -
  • Pecorino sheep cheese filled crumbed mushrooms -
  • Escargots Vol-au-Vent Vol-au-vent of snails braised in a Burgundy style sauce served with sautéed spinach and fried garlic -
  • Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
  • Marinated chicken bites crumbed in spicy corn chips -
  • Ham $4.00
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.50
  • Chow Chow Beef $4.00
  • Mince
  • Mince & Cheese
  • Carrot Cake $3.00
  • Toasties $4.00
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Onion kulcha $4.00
    • Naan bread stuffed with onions and spices
  • Vegetable pakora (4pcs) $5.00
    • Selection of mixed vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and deep fried. Serves well with the mint chutney
  • Aloo parantha $4.00
    • Wholemeal bread stuffed with the potatoes and spices
  • Lamb jalfrezee $16.30
    • Lamb cubes cooked with the onion, capsicum and coconut cream with added spices
  • Bombay aloo $7.50
    • Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds, onions and tomatoes
  • Mutton seekh kebab (6pcs) $11.00
    • Minced mutton with indian herbs and spices cooked in tandoor on skewers. Serves well with the mint chutney
  • Plain naan $2.50
    • Traditional indian leavened bread
  • Prawn do pyaza $16.90
    • Prawn cooked with the diced onion and creamy gravy
  • Phad Pahk Tafu Met Mamung $15.00
    • Stir-fried vegetables, tofu with cashewnut & rice
  • Kai Yat Sai Nua $16.00
    • Mild omelette with beef, vegetables & rice
  • Talay Tod Kra-tiem Prik Tai $18.00
    • Sauted garlic, pepper mixed seafood with veges and rice
  • Combination Entrée $18.00
    • Thai Satay, Chicken Wings, Fish Cake, Wontons and Spring Rolls
  • -Small $19.00
  • Pork curry Red, Green, yellow or Panaeng $16.00
    • Med pork curry with vegetables, coconut milk and rice
  • Yum Mu $16.00
    • Spicy salad with diced pork, onion, peanuts, chilli, herbs & rice
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish with sweet chilli sauce or Thai fresh chilli sauce and rice
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