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

  • Beef, Bacon & Beer N/A
  • Mince & Cheese N/A
  • Curried lamb N/A
  • Vegetarian N/A
    • Brocolli & Mushroom
  • Steak N/A
  • Chicken & Satay N/A
  • Peppered Steak N/A
  • Vension Portbello N/A
  • Plain $3.50
  • Crumbed Extra $0.60
  • Jam Rap or custard rap $2.20
  • Fried Moro Bar $3.00
  • Donut or gluten free donut $2.00
  • Sausage (plain/battered/onion) $2.20
  • Vegetarian $4.80
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • 6 onion Rings $4.00
  • Mushroom $4.20
  • Chocolate Donut $2.00
  • 6 wontons $3.60
  • Tormato $4. 20
  • Blue Cod $6.80
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • ga xao chua
  • Curry fried rice with your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork $12.00
    • com chien ga cari (heo, bo)
  • Beef lemongrass and chilli Medium $15.50 Large $25
    • bo xao xa ot
  • Vegetables in fried egg noodles $11.00
    • mi chay
  • Pork lemongrass on rice vermicelli $12.00
    • bun heo xao xa
  • Fried egg noodles with your choice of either (Chicken, Beef or Pork) $11.50
    • mi xao ga (bo, heo)
  • Chicken laksa rice noodle soup $11.00
  • Crispy Chicken $11.00
    • ga chien gion
  • Chicken Kolhapuri $17.50
    • Chicken cooked in red gravy with coconut cream. Nicely tempered with whole chilli. Must try.
  • Veg Biryani $14.99
  • Kadai Paneer $16.50
    • Hom em ade cottage cheese cooked in garlic curry sauce with capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
  • Dal Makhani $14.99
    • Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan.
  • Paneer Bhurji $16.99
    • Grated cottage cheese cooked with chopped onion tomatoes
  • Mango Chutney $2.99
  • Chicken Madras $16.99
  • Tandoori Roti $2.99
  • Tea-Coffee $3.00
  • Freshly Baked Quiche $4.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.70
    • ham or bacon with choice of two fillings (excl. meat) (Additional fillings $1.60)
  • Basket of wedges $6.20
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $7.30
    • Combination of prawns and surimi In seafood cocktail sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $7.20
  • B.L.T. $12.90
    • Bacon, lettuce & tomato in wholesome focaccia bread served with fries
  • Dumblings S $12 / 12 Pieces
  • Candy Pork $17.90
  • Beef With Vegetables In Satay Sauce $15.90
  • Honey- Stewed Bbq Pork $8.00
  • Fried Noodles / Rice With Bbq Pork N/A
  • Shanghai Style Fried Noodles $10.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls(Vegetaian) $5.00
  • Rice & Curry Chicken Or Beef N/A
  • Braised sea fresh Braised Fish (Whole) $25.00
  • Steamed fresh sea Steamed Blue Cod (Whole) Current price POA
  • Hot & Sour Eggplant with Mince $18.00
  • Hibiscus egg $18.00
    • seafood / beef / chicken
  • Deep Fried Garlic Pork Fillet $20.00
  • Deep Fried Spring Rolls $8.00
  • Leek fried clams Stir Fried Clams with Chive $20.00
  • Deep Fried Crumb Prawns with Salad Sauce Small $22.00 / Medium $30.00
  • Salt Flavored Chicken $7.00
    • Poached chicken pieces marinated in chef's secret salt and spice, served with cucumber, broccoli, bamboo shoots and pickles.
  • (Bah Geng) Pork Thick Soup $7.00
    • A clear thick soup with pork strips wrapped in dry' fresh fish paste with bamboo shoots, mushrooms & radish. One of Taiwan’s signature dishes.
  • -Custard Pudding
  • Red Bean and Condensed Milk Shaved Ice $6.00
  • Combo Deal $3.50
    • All set menu includes a glass of house special of green or black tea
  • Thick Cut Toast w/ Garlic & Herbs $4.80
  • -Kumara Balls
  • Deep Fried Taro Cake $4.50
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Bowl of Roasties with Gravy $8.00
  • Hot Dogs (3) and Chips $10.00
  • Seafood Platter $24.00
    • chef’s selection of scallops, mussels, crab-sticks, calamari rings, dory fillet and prawn cutlets
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
  • Pork Spare Ribs (4) $14.00
    • served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce with chips
  • Hoofbeats Burger $15.00
    • beef or crumbed chicken with bacon, egg, cheese, pineapple, beetroot, lettuce, mayo, tomato & BBQ sauce served with fries
  • -with bacon & extra cheese $14.50
  • Genovese $22.50
    • Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach
  • Lamb Piadina $21.50
    • Italian flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, feta, herb marinated lamb, rocket, minted yoghurt dressing. Served with hand cut kumara fries.
  • Pollo $21.00
    • Hazelnut crumbed chicken fillet on a salad of spiced beetroot, orange, feta cheese and mixed greens with a honey balsamic dressing.
  • Golden fries (v) $8.50
    • Served with house made smoked garlic aioli.
  • Fettuccine apollo $21.50
    • Fresh flat pasta tossed with smoked chicken, bacon, onions and mushrooms with a touch of chilli. Cream or tomato and herb Napoletana sauce.
  • Wood Fired Flatbreads (v) $13.50
    • Caramelised onion and feta
  • Porcino (v) $21.50
    • Portobello, porcini and button mushrooms, taleggio and mozzarella. Finished with truffle oil
  • Alpina $22.50
    • Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, blue cheese, prosciutto, rocket, shaved pecorino.
  • Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
    • red chilli paste curry, with coconut cream, bamboo shoots and fresh vegetables.
  • Chicken Satay
    • Marinated chicken skewers, served with special Bahn Thai peanut sauce.
  • Phad Bai Ka Prao
    • Spicy stir fried choice of meat with chilli. sweet basil and vegetables.
  • Koi Dio Phad
    • Thick rice noodles stir fried wife seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Deep Fried Squid
    • Thai style seasoned fresh squid, deep fried. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Curry Puffs
    • In house made, deep fried puff pastry parcels filled with kumara, pumpkin and curry spices. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Special Chilli Whiskey Sauce
    • Stir fried seasonal vegetables in special sauce wife your choice of meat.
  • Tom Kha
    • Spicy lemongrass soup with coconut cream, fresh mushrooms meat of your choice
  • Duck $37.00
    • Duck a l'orange, kumara puree, glazed carrots, green beans, roasted hazelnuts
  • Lunch & Dinner: Beef Sirloin $13.50
    • Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
  • Dessert: Little Blue Penguin $5.00
    • Scoop of vanilla ice cream on blue fizzy
  • Brunch: Pancakes $10.50
    • Pancakes served maple syrup & cream
  • Lamb Shoulder $36.00
    • Braised lamb shoulder, pumpkin & sage gnocchi, buttered greens, braising liquor
  • Affogato $15.00
    • Shot of espresso, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate biscotti, choice of liquor: Amaretto, Baileys, Kahlua or Frangelico
  • Our Famous - Big Breakfast $24.00
    • Bacon, eggs (any style), tomato, mushrooms, sausage, house-made hashbrown, ciabatta bread
  • Breads and Spread for Two $13.00
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (6 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Salmon & cream cheese quiche (SM) $5.20
  • Family chicken, brie & cranberry pie $14.60
  • Egg sandwich $2.00
  • Savoury muffins $3.80
  • Chicken, brie & cranberry dagwood $6.60
  • Family ham & asparagus quiche $18.90
  • Salmon club $2.30
  • Family steak & mushroom pie $14.20
  • Cashew nuts, Rice, Vegetables,tofu, meats, peanut sauce etc $3.80
  • Lemongrass Sauce $17.50
    • Stir fry with lemongrass sauce on a bed of vegetables, lemongrass
  • Larb Salad $19.50
    • Chicken beef or pork minced. Spicy meal, lots of onions chilli
  • Yellow Curry (Gaeng Gari) $17.50
    • The milder of the curries with potato cashews & vegetables
  • Please make sure we know its gluten free. Chicken, beef, pork or tofu
  • Any meal on the menu can be vegetarian for 15.50 Or 16.50 Or have tofu added for 2.00. Please ask.
  • Chilli Prawns $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Goong) Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies & a mixture of vegetables
  • Stir Fried Seafood $22.00
    • (Pad Porg Gari) Stir fried seafood with yellow curry powder & vegetables
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