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

  • Mussels $0.90
  • Chicken Patties $2.50
  • Cranberry Chicken
  • Potato Fritters $0.80
  • Vegetarian Delight
  • Meat Patties $2.00
  • Squid Rings $0.90
  • Cajan Chicken
  • Guinness N/A
  • Lamb & Kumara N/A
  • Bacon & Egg N/A
  • Beef Chilli N/A
  • Chicken N/A
  • Steak & Mushroom N/A
  • Curried lamb N/A
  • Potato Top N/A
  • Pineapple Ring $2.00
  • Family Pack $24.00
    • 2 chips, 3 fish, 3 hot dogs, 2 meat patties, 3 potato fritters
  • Red Snaper $5.00
  • Onion Rings (1/2 dozen) $3.20
  • Blue Cod $7.00
  • Jam Rap / Custard Rap $2.20
  • Akaroa Cod $5.00
  • Chocolate Donut $2.20
  • Chicken McWrap Caesar - Crispy N/A
  • Coffee Kick Frappe N/A
    • A deliciously creamy Coffee Kick Frappe, topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent Coffee Drizzle.
  • Chicken McWrap Aioli - Grilled N/A
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • Frozen Fanta Blue Lemonade N/A
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
    • Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your taste buds will be screaming for more!
  • Chicken McNuggets N/A
    • Everything's better when it's bite-sized. Like our nuggets made with tender juicy chicken breast in a crisp tempura coating. Start the fun with our delicious dipping sauces, in BBQ, Sweet 'n Sour or Mustard.
  • White Bread N/A
  • Cucumber N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • Sign Duck Peking Duck
  • Friendship a product pot Mixed Seafood Pot $22.00
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables $18.00
  • Roast Duck & Roast Pork & BBQ Pork $35.00
  • Hibiscus egg $18.00
    • seafood / beef / chicken
  • Eggplant with Salty Fish & Chicken Pot $18.00
  • Assorted fried Combination Fried Noodles $14.00
  • Black Pepper iron venison $25.00
    • Sizzling Black Pepper Venison With Onion
  • Nachos (GF/Vegan available) $17.00
    • Smoked housemade beans served on warmed nacho chips w/ sour cream, salsa + guacamole
  • Harvest (GF or Vegan available) $21.50
    • Spinach, mushroom, tomato, seasonal veges & hash with poached eggs + hollandaise + wholegrain toast
  • Bless Up Vegan (GF Optional) $22.50
    • Smoked housemade beans, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, hash, salsa & vegan aioli
  • All eggs free range
  • -Tomato, mushies, avo, spinach $4.50 each
  • Eggs on Toast $10.50
  • French Fries (GF/Vegan) $9.00
    • Served w/ flaked sea salt, tomato sauce & aioli
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • Barbosa $3.50
  • Falafel Salad $13.50
    • Served with hummus, tabouli, Egyptian salad, pita bread, falafel and our special dressing in a plastic box
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Feta Cheese Salad $11.00
    • Served with marinated feta cheese In olive oil, pita bread, Egyptian salad, and our dressing In a plastic box
  • Egyptian Smoked chicken $16.00
    • Served with our special smoked chicken, B8Q sauce, green salad and our dressing in a pizza box
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/chicken parcel
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Tempura ice cream $15.00
    • Deep fried ice cream with seasonal fruits
  • Ice Crream $9.00
    • 2 scoops of choice of vanilla/chocolate ice cream
  • Salmon $35.00
  • Meat Lover $49.00
    • Lamb, chicken, Premium NZ Eye Fillet
  • Chicken & Seafood $47.00
    • Prawns, salmons, White fish, Squid, Chicken
  • Olive Lemon Sashimi $29.00
    • New zealand king salmon with Chef's special olive sauce
  • Rice $3.00
  • Crsipy Chicken Roll $15.50
    • Deep fried marinated Chicken & avocado
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • -With Salmon $17.50
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Crumbed Chicken Caesar Salad $16.50
    • Made with crumbed chicken, cos lettuce, premium middle bacon, poached egg, focaccia croutons, parmesan & anchovies
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • B.L.T Sandwich $14.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with bacon, lettuce, tomato & aioli. Served as an open sandiwich
  • Donuts $1.80
  • CHICKEN MUSHROOMS ON RICE $10.50
  • LEMON CHICKEN $11.50
  • CHICKEN FRIED RICE $10.00
  • Tomato $3.80
  • PRAWN CHOw MEIN $10.50
  • Egg $3.80
  • Hot Dogs $2.00
  • Salmon $18.00
    • Cured salmon, pickled cucumber, beetroot carpaccio, creme fraiche, herb salad
  • Venison Salad $23.50
    • Pan seared venison loin, pear, walnuts, crispy kumara, mixed leaves, berry & balsamic dressing
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
  • Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
    • Served with your choice of strawberry, caramel or chocolate sauce
  • The Chef's Own - Seafood Chowder $22.50
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawn, melba toast
  • Pancakes $20.50
    • Chocolate chip pancakes, mixed berries, grilled banana, maple syrup, cinnamon ice cream
  • Vegetarian Breakfast $21.50
    • House-made hashbrown, sauteed spinach, roasted tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
  • Lunch & Dinner: Beef Sirloin $13.50
    • Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
  • Rice/Cashew Nuts/Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Pad Kaprao HOT $16.00
    • Finely chopped beef mixed with Thai holy basil and fresh chillies. A traditional dish served spicy hot, also available with chicken or pork.
  • Gai Satay $10.00
    • Chicken Satay
  • ●Starters Great to Share
  • Gai Jor $10.00
    • Fried Chicken Rolls
  • Por Pier $10.00
    • Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls
  • Pad Thai MILD $16.00
    • Fried egg noodles with tossed peanuts and sweet chilli, available with chicken, beef, pork or vegetarian and spiced to taste.
  • Tod Man Pla $10.00
    • Thai Fish Cakes
  • Ondras $25
    • succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
  • Roast Duck (Pecena kachna) $28
    • classic roast duck served w- braised red cabbage and potato dumplings
  • Eggs Benedict $21.50
    • w. house smoked salmon
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Soup of the day $12.50
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bohemian Breakfast $20
    • Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
  • Beef Goulash (Hovezi Gulas) $22.50
    • Czech beef goulash served w. dumplings or in bread
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Red Curry $17.00
  • Gari Puffs $9.50
    • Curry Puffs vegetarian. 6 pcs
  • Pla Saam Lod $20.00
    • Fried fish with 3 Flavored sauces
  • Pineapple curry $17.00
  • Seafood Thai salad $20.00
  • Extra rice $2.50
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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