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

  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Beef marinated w sweet soy sauce
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Baked Beans $16.00
    • Southern style baked beans w beef mince, crispy bacon and poached free range eggs. Served with toasted bread
  • Sticky Crispy Chicken $19.00
    • Glazed w special-sticky-spicy-sweet sauce. Served w oriental slaw and toasted bread
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
  • Creamy Oat Porridge $13.00
    • Served w caramelised nuts, dried fruit, milk and cream
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Tofu Steak $19.50
    • Fried tofu steak with yuzu miso sauce
  • Prawn Tempura $22.00
    • 5 black tiger prawns
  • Tofu Salad $11.00
    • Tofu with sesame dressing, topped with assorted nuts
  • - Fresh vegetarian spring roll is also available (nuts)
  • Nanban Chicken $22.50
    • Deep fried chicken pieces, served on lettuce with Japanese style tartar sauce and sweet and sour sauce
  • Tuna Sashimi
  • -8 pcs $13.50
  • Kumo's Special Roll $19.50
    • Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon scallop, seared w ith may o and Chef 's special sauce
  • Vegetables in rice noodle soup $9.50
    • pho chay
  • Beef lemongrass and chilli Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao xa ot
  • Tofu and mushrooms
    • dau hu xao nam
  • Chicken fresh spring rolls (3 rolls) $7.80
    • goi cuon ga
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour squid Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • muc xao chua
  • B.B.Q pork fried rice noodles $11.50
    • hu tieu xa xiu
  • Crispy Garlic, salt and chilli squid $17.00
  • Combination fried rice noodles $12.50
  • Giant $6.30
  • Tomato $4.30
  • Wonton $0.60
  • Apple turnover, $2.00
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Double meat $4.80
  • Tarakihi-Crumbed $4.50
  • Chicken&Cheese $4.80
  • Meal $8.00
    • 1 chips, 1 fish, 1 hot dog, 6 corn nuggets
  • Chicken Satay $5.00
  • Sole $5.50
  • Deep Fried Moro Bar $3.00
  • Half Scoop Chips $1.60
  • Hawaiian $5.50
  • Cheese Sticks (1/2 dozen) $4.70
  • Chocolate Bomb $3.20
  • Sausages & eggs $9.00
  • Chow $3.30
  • Cheese onion $2.00
  • Bacon & Eggs $9.50
  • Mince potato onion $2.00
  • Bacon $4.70
  • Chicken $5.00
  • Fish & Eggs $9.00
  • Chicken Burger $4.60
  • $18.00
  • Pineapple $4.00
  • 4 Fish Bites
  • Kumera Chips $3.50
  • Bacon & Pineapple $3.50
  • 2 Meat Patties
  • Double Meat $4.50
  • Vegetarian
  • Turkish Delight $3.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • Vegetarian $8.00
  • Beef $5.00
  • -Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Baklava $2.50
  • Falafel $5.00
  • Hot Smoked Lamb Fillet Salad (Entree / Main) $19.50 / $26.90
    • Carved over warm gourmet potatoes with garlic aioli, topped with salad greens and spiced plum sauce
  • Mosaic Grand Breakfast $18.90
    • Two eggs any style on buttered toast, a hash brown, streaky bacon, sausage, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • Rak's Pork Ribs $24.90
    • Rubbed in our own spices the slow cooked in our charsiu sauce
  • Steamed Marlborough Mussels (Entree / Main) $10.50 / $18.50
    • In a lemongrass, coconut cream broth served with warm bread
  • Asian Spicy Chicken Noodle Salad $19.00
    • Asian slaw with cashews, fresh berbs, rice noodles and Asian vinaigrette
  • Pan Roasted Chicken Breast $26.90
    • Stuffed with ricotta and spinach. Served on a potato gratin, with seasonal green vegetables, Cherry tomatoes and smoked paprika aioli
  • Cake $7.50
    • Our staff will advise you of today's selection
  • Eggs Benedict (One filling / Two fillings) $16.90 / $20.90
    • Two poached eggs on an English muffin with a hash brown, hollandaise sauce and your choice of bacon, ham, smoked salmon, spinach or mushroom
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Pancakes $15
    • Bacon & Maple, Berries & Cream
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15
    • w/ Spinach & Relish
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $14.50
    • Now even that chef from England would say this is NZ’s best. The finest morsels plucked from the sea, combined in our secret recipe. Slurp!
  • CRACKED PEPPER & BOURBON PATE $14.80
    • Now what about this, we would be billionaires if we sold this on the streets of victoria.... Comes with tomato jam, pickles n toasted bread.
  • LAMBS FRY $23.80
    • Now this ain’t how your gran cooks it. It’s better!! well better than how my gran did it anyway (no offence gran!). Tender pieces of lambs fry pan-seared and served on toasted garlic bread, with a beauty mushroom and pepper sauce finished off with crispy streaky bacon and horseradish onion jam.
  • STUFFED CHICKEN $31.80
    • The plumpest chicken breast stuffed with walnuts, baby spinach and brie cheese wrapped up in streaky bacon, oven roasted and plonked upon potato & herb puffs. Topped with a tomato jam and sweet kumara crisps
  • BEEF BRISKET BRUSCHETTA $15.00
    • Tender pieces of beef upon homemade bread with melted cheese
  • VENISON RIBS $16.50
    • Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
  • Moroccan LAMB SHOULDER $27.50
    • Tender pieces of a green salad with whole grain puffed wheat, feta cheese, roasted beetroot with a minted yoghurt and pomegranate dressing.
  • PASTA OF THE DAY $24.50
    • Depending on the way the winds blowing or whatever the chefs decide to feed ya!
  • Sweet n Sour Chicken $19.00
    • Deep-fried crispy chicken pieces with pineapple, vegetables and sweet and sour sauce
  • Crispy Prawn Sticks $12.50
    • Deep-fried crumbed prawns with home-made sweet and sour sauce
  • Classic Green Curry $18.00
    • With rice
  • Toong-Tong (Money Bags) $6.50
    • Prawns, fish meat peas and corn filling with The Nook Sauce
  • Mix Platter (for 1 / for 2) $10.00 / $20.00
    • Fresh spring roll, spring roll, money bag and satay chicken
  • Lamb Shank Massaman $23.50
    • Slow cook lamb shank infused with Massaman sauce served with The Nook chunky potato bites and onion
  • Choo-Chee Black Tiger Prawns $23.00
    • Black tiger prawns with spinach and choo-chee (thick red curry) sauce and rice
  • Tom-Yum Soup $18.00
    • With rice
  • Sea Food Combination $12.00
  • Steak Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Chicken Foo Young Egg $10.80
  • Roast Pork with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.80
  • Roast Pork with Tomatoes on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $13.00
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Chicken Nuggets (6) and Chips $10.00
  • Hoofbeats Burger $16.50
    • beef or crumbed chicken with bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, tomato and BBQ sauce served with fries
  • Ribeye Mignon Steak $31.50
    • 250g garnished with grilled bacon and mushroom sauce
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Dory Fillets $19.50
    • lightly crumbed served with tartare sauce
  • Roast of the Day – Beef, Chicken or Pork $19.50
    • served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables & gravy
  • Platter – Large $35.00
    • (fried) six of the "Small Platter" with larger portions of wedges & fries
  • Served from 6.30am to 10.30am with orange juice, with bottomless tea and filter coffee
  • Family steak & mushroom pie $14.20
  • Ham & egg pie $5.00
  • Family ham & egg pie $12.80
  • Steak, curry & rice pie $5.30
  • Chicken croquettes $2.60
  • Steak & cheese pie $5.30
  • Chicken club $2.30
  • Family chicken, brie & cranberry pie $14.60
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