The Headless Mexican in Christchurch City Menu

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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

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

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

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

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Vegetarian Roll $19.00
- Fresh vegetables
Assorted Tempura $20.00
- Assorted seafood and seasonal vegetables
Salmon Sashimi (8pcs) $12.50
- Marlborough king salmon
Edamame GF $6.50
- Lightly salted green soy beans
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $19.00
- Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and onion
Tacowasa $9.00
- Bom octopus marinated with wasabi sauce, served on crispy' rice
Vegetarian Tempura $18.00
- Assorted seasonal vegetables
Ebimayo $22.50
- 6 deep fried black tiger prawns served with special fruity mayo and chilli sauce

Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
Veggie Supreme $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
Sir George $16.00
- A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
Tomizza $14.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
Moroccan Lamb $16.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Sgt. Peppers $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni

Jade Special Chicken $12.00
Chicken Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $11.00
Crab Stick $1.80
Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.00
Lemon Chicken $12.00
Steak Foo Young Egg $9.80
Prawn Foo Young Egg $13.00
Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00

Butter Chicken $14.00
- Chicken pieces cooked in the tandoor and then mixed in a creamy sauce, spices, crushed cashew & butter
Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
Mango Chutney $4.00
Anari Cosht $14.00
- Cuisine Magazine describes it as our chef's best dish - meat cooked with pomegranate, spices & coriander
Kogan Josh $14.00
- Meat cooked in cardamom, cloves, cinnamon mixed in yoghurt, spices and cooked in a tomato base sauce
Mixed Pickle $4.00
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $8.00
- Chopped onions rings mixed with chickpea flour & spices - fried to a crispy brown
Fish or Prawn Masala $19.00
- Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked with capsicum, spices, tomatoes & garnished with coriander

Mushrooms $4.00
Corn Nuggets 1/2 $3.00
Combination Fried Noodles (Bami Goreng) R $11.90 / L $12.90
Lemon Chicken R $11.90 / L $12.90
Pork & Wonton Soup $9.00
BBQ Pork on Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
Cheesecake (Boysenberry & Strawberry) $3.50
1/2 doz wontons, any large main, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $30.00

Falafel veg $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
Turkish Delight each $0.80
Egyptian Kebab Special $18.00
- Crispy veggies (capsicum, onion, mushroom & cheese) mixed with our marinated meat and griLLed together then placed in a hot pita bread and finished with sauce. Served in a pizza box
Beef $8.00/$11.00/$14.00
Filo Pastry $14.00
- served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/minced lamb parcel
French Fries $3.50
Baklava $3.50
Lamb $8.50/$11.50/$14.50

Steak $5.20
Chips $2.50
Spring Roll $2.80
vegetarian $4.50
Extras $1.20
Egg $4.50
Plain $3.50
1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00

Cochinita Pibil (GF) $27.00
- This is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and o f Mayan origin. The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with a mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad.
Fries $8.00
- Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
Ensalada de Camaron (G F) (Prawn Salad) $17.50
- Delicately grilled prawns on a bed of green salad with our unique salad dressing.
Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila (GF) $9.50
- A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch o f tequila.
Baja Fish Tacos $27.50
- Situated on the Baja Peninsula, a beautiful place called Ensenada has become world famous for these deep fried fish and salad tacos, on flour tortillas with red cabbage, aioli and chipotle cream dressing, drizzled with tequila salsa and served with fresh limes and pico de gallo.
Chimichanga (tex-mex) $25.50
- A flour tortilla delicately fried, filled to the brim with beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and your choice of vegetarian, chicken, beef, salsa verde pork or prawns* (available for $2 extra) Dressed with our red salsa, sour cream and cheese and served with guacamole and pico de gallo.
Quesadilla $16.50
- Filled with cheese and your choice of either chicken or beef.
Tacos Pastor $26.00
- Homemade corn tortillas filled with lamb, marinated in Mexican spices, whole beans, grilled pineapple, lime, coriander and onion and salsa verde.

-Ai-Yu Jelly
Signature Crispy Chicken Ieg $15.00
- Three pieces of chicken leg, with a crisp batter, and sprinkle with generous five spice and pepper. Chicken was still moist inside while the thin crust was crispy.
Braised Chicken Gizzards $4.00
Taro & Yam Balls Sweet Soup $7.50
- Taro balls, Yam balls, red bean , soft peanut and Tapioca pearl in sweet soup
Deep Fried Tofu $5.00
-Mango jelly
Noodle Soup $6.00
- Traditional noodle soup. Can choose from either noodle, rice noodle or vermicelli
Pan Fried Salmon Fillet $16.00

Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
- Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
Bacon & Eggs $15.50
- Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
Eggs Benedict
- Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
Pancakes with bacon and banana $15.50
- Served with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
- Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
- Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
Soup of the Day $9.50
- Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
French Toast $15.50
- Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup

Green Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Green curry with bamboo shoots, capsicum and vegetables
Pad Krapao Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with chilli, garlic, bamboo shoots, onion, green bean and basil
Pad Thai (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried noodle with eggs, bean sprouts and crushed peanut
Khao Pad Gaeng Kheo Whan (Chicken, Pork, Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with green curry paste and vegetables
Thursday to Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm
Red Curry (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Red curry with vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves
Fried Rice (Chicken, Pork or Beef) $12.50
- Stir fried rice with eggs, vegetables and dark soy sauce
Pad Kratiam Moo Krob $12.50
- Stir fried crispy pork belly with mushroom, garlic, vegetables and pepper sauce

Chicken Croquette $3.30
Sausages Eggs Chips $9.00
Calzone
Bacon & egg $5.90
Big Boys Breakfast $15.00
Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
Plain sausage $2.80
Saturday Special $10.50

12pcs of salmon Nigiri
fresh salmon Double Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.70/$11.50
Vegetarian Sushi 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $6.20/$7.20
4pcs Cucumber & pickle
EDAMAME $3.20
- steamed soy beans
8pcs Salmon Supreme
8pcs Avocado, cucumber & red capsicum
Double Avocado Teriyaki Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.90

Lamb Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. cubed and marinated grilled lamb served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
Lokum $6.00
- 6 pieces of turkish delight
Chicken Bursa $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. diced and marinated chicken breast on top of a crispy garlic pita bread croutons, greek yoghurt and bursa sauce, accompanied by a seasonal salad
For Four $18.50
P.K. Eggplant Dish $23.00
- Eggplants fried and served on a bed of rice, trio of salads and sauces
Chicken Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. cubed and marinated grilled chicken breast served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
Beef Shish $17 Single/$26 Double
- P.K. cubed and marinated grilled porterhouse beef served on a bed of rice, seasonal salad and sauces
Persian Delight $9.00
- Filo pastry rolled with mixed nuts and berries, smothered in a home-made honey syrup

Cheese & pineapple sandwich $2.00
Steak, curry & rice pie $5.30
Chicken petites $2.30
Chicken, brie & cranberry pie $5.40
Long quiche varieties $19.20
Spinach, feta & mushroom quiche (SM) $5.20
Chicken & bacon wrap $6.60
Chicken & coleslaw roll $6.80

The Headless Mexican

Canterbury > Christchurch City > The Headless Mexican

Address

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

Phone

033266899

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

$30 - $50

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Mexican , Vegetarian

Features

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

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The Headless Mexican

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

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