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

  • Bacon $5.00
  • Potato rosti $2.50
  • Chilli scrambled eggs, shiitake mushrooms, house smoked lemon ricotta, purple radish, sour dough toast $19.50
  • Blueberry hotcake, caramelised banana, ricotta vanilla cream, strawberries, toasted nuts, pure maple $21.50
  • Seasonal greens $5.00
  • Tomato relish $1.50
  • Bowl of shoestring fries with relish and mayo $7.00
  • Little Pom's Benny, smoked bacon, poached eggs, cheddar buttermilk biscuits, corn, avocado, coriander, smoked jalapeno lime hollandaise $25.00
  • Pumpkin and Feta Salad $19
    • Pumpkin and feta tossed through a green salad and topped with dukkah. This recipe has graced the menu here for ages and remains and all time favourite!
  • Soup of the Day POA
    • Served with toasted focaccia
  • -Or with bacon, banana and maple syrup for $22
  • Big Breakfast (GF) $25
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix!
  • Bruschetta $24
    • Served on ciabatta with two poached eggs, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, salad and pesto. Superb!
  • Eggs Florentine (GF) $21
    • Two poached eggs with spinach served on toast topped with hollandaise
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $20
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs and our own toasted house bread.
  • Eggs Benedict $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • Smoked Salmon ($15.90)
  • Corn & Bacon Patties $2.00
  • Wedge Lovers
  • Cheese Onion Patties $2.00
  • Butter Chicken
  • Sole Fillet $5.50
  • Jam Rap Donuts $2.00
  • Whole Scallops $1.50
  • PULLED PORK $14.50
    • Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
  • BIG DOSE BREAKFAST $21.00
    • Eggs any style, streaky bacon, pork sausages, slow roasted tomato, field mushrooms, house made hash brown served with toast
  • PORRIDGE $11.50
    • Slow cooked oats with house made almond crumble, served with berry compote and a side of vanilla custard & pouring cream
  • Streaky bacon, Smoked salmon, Field mushroom, Pulled pork $4.50
  • Hollandaise, extra egg $2.00
  • Loaded Wedges $14.50
    • Baked wedges with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, sour cream & chipotle mayonnaise
  • + Aioli $1.00
  • Spinach, Tomato, Hash brown, Sausages, Smashed Avocado $3.50
  • Roast Duck Pomdge $5.00
  • Steamed Chicken Feet $3.80
  • Glutinous Rice In Lotus Leaf $5.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $10.00
  • Spicy Jelly Fish $8.00
  • Dong Po Pork on Rice $12.00
  • Chicken Rolls $3.80
  • B.B.O Pork with Honey on Rice $10.00
  • Oddfellow’s classic free range chicken and avocado burger on ciabatta $17.50
  • -Classic Emmental, ham, pineapple $9.50
  • Toasted sandwiches
  • Portobello mushrooms on ciabatta with fresh thyme and lemon $14.50
  • Crispy potato cakes with wilted spinach, Akaroa salmon and a poached egg on top (GF) $17.50
  • - Cheddar, red onion and fresh basil $9.50
  • Toast with jam $7.50
  • Full breakfast with eggs, bacon, spicy sausage, hash, mushroom, tomato and toast $20.50
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $16.00
  • Pad Med Ma Muang (Cashew Nut) N/A
    • Stir-fried roasted cashews with Thai seasonings and vegetables
  • Pad Thai N/A
    • Thailand's most Popular stir fried rice noodle, with eggs, fresh bean sprouts , spring onion, and ground peanuts in a sweet tamarind Sauce
  • Lamb ( Tender loin) $23.00
  • Hot Mok Talay $19.00
    • Steamed fish fillet, mussels, squid and scallops with curry paste and coconut milk.
  • Gang Parr (without coconut Milk) N/A
    • A mixture of vegetables with sweet basil, capsicum, kachai and young green peppers.
  • Beef (Eye Fillet) $23.00
  • Tom Yum Gai $13.00
    • Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and thai herbs
  • Tomato $2.50
  • 4 Cheese Burgers, 2 Scoop Chips $20.00
  • Bacon N/A
  • Fillings N/A
  • Crumbed Prawn $0.80
  • Corn On The Cob $1.20
  • Scallops $1.30 Ea Or $15.00 Doz
  • Steak $5.90
  • Chocolate Mousse $3.50
  • 1/2 doz wontons, any 2 large mains, plain fried rice, prawn crackers, 1.5L drink $40.00
  • Chicken Satay Skewers 2 for $5.50
  • SzeChuen Chilli Pork R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Plain Fried Rice $6.50
  • Steak with Satay Sauce R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Curry Beef with Vegetables R $11.90 / L $12.90
  • Full Monty L $17.90
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • -Bacon $2.50
  • Kumara Fries $5.90
  • Wisconsin Burger L $9.90 / S $8.40
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • Upgrade
    • Choose a side + dip and add a drink
  • Sriracha Chili $1.00
  • All Sides Come With A Dip Of Your Choice Extra Dips $1.20 Each
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with cream cheese and pesto
  • Bagel $9.00
    • toasted Bagel with butter and spread (marmalade, jam or honey)
  • Bagel $12.00
    • toasted Bagel with cream cheese and salmon
  • Hot Chicken Sandwich $18.50
    • with chicken, seasonal salad, avocado, apricot sauce on sour dough bread
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • with bacon, sausage, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms, toast, fried potatoes and two eggs any way you like it
  • Corn Fritters With Bacon $18.50
    • with bacon, baked tomato, sour cream, served with a side salad of your choice
  • French Toast Berry & Yoghurt $16.50
    • dusted in cinnamon sugar with berry compote and yoghurt
  • Eggs On Toast $10.50
    • two eggs on sour dough bread any way you like it
  • STEAK CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • Vegetarian $3.80
  • CHICKEN FRIED RICE $10.00
  • SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $11.50
  • COMBINATION EGG FOO YOUNG $11.50
  • Cheese $3.80
  • Beetroot $3.80
  • BAMI GORENG (Noodles) $11.50
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Aioli N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Butter paneer $14.00
    • Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy buttery sauce
  • Goan fish malabari $16.00
    • Aromatic fish curry cooked with the coconut, capsicum, cream, tomato and spices
  • Chicken naan $5.00
    • Naan bread with the stuffing of chicken and spices
  • Tandoori prawns (8pcs) $16.00
    • King prawns marinated aromatically with fresh herbs, spices and touch of garlic, cooked delicately in the tandoor
  • Lamb madras $16.30
    • A dish from south of india.Lamb pieces cooked with the onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oriental spices
  • Vegetable korma $14.00
    • Vegetables cooked in a cashew nut creamy sause. Must try
  • Bombay special tikka (5pcs) $13.00
    • Fillets of chicken marinated in yoghurt, mustard, fenugreek and fresh ground spices, then cooked in tandoor
  • Sweet/Salted lassi $3.00
    • Sweet mango lassi and salted lassi made from yoghurt
  • Steamed Sticky Rice $3.00 / $7.00
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $2.00 / $6.00
  • Vegetables & Soy Sauce $15.00
  • Chicken Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Yellow Calamari Curry & Mushrooms $20.00
  • Pork Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $18.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice & Vegetables $16.00
  • Sweet & Sour Vegetables $16.00
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