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

  • FUNGHI $20.00
    • mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil, mozzarella
  • ROMANA $19.00
    • tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
  • TAGINE $28.00
    • morocan style braised meat with couscous, salad, yoghurt & relish(see blackboard)
  • CARCIOFI $19.00
    • artichokes, gorgonzola, mozzarella
  • PASTA FUNGHI E LIMONE $25.00
    • mushrooms, lemon cream & parmesan
  • PEPERONATA $19.00
    • tomato, red peppers, onions, capers, mozzarella
  • PUMPKIN & GOAT CHEESE PASTILLA $14.00
    • moroccan pastry with harissa preserved lemon & mint relish
  • MARINATED OLIVES $12.00
    • with Italian crackers
  • Steak Foo Young $11.00
  • Mussel Pattie $2.00
  • Prawn Foo Young $14.00
  • 1/2 Doz Wontons $4.00
  • Curry Beef $12.50
  • Vegetarian Chow Mein $10.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.00
  • Steak Pineapple on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Ham, Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Old English N/A
  • Honey Oat N/A
  • Veggie Patty N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Wrap N/A
  • Suppli $14.50
    • Porcini mushrooms with arborio rice, proscuitto & served with aioli
  • Verdure $27.00
    • Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chilli, basil & tomato sugo
  • Olive Siciliane $14.00
    • An assortment of Sicilian green olives, roasted almonds, pecorino cheese & grissini
  • Risotto Pesce $26.50
    • Seafood risotto tossed with prawns, scallops, mussels, white wine & fresh Italian parsley
  • Proscuitto Mare & Monte $22.50
    • Parma ham wrapped around seasonal fruit served with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & prawns
  • Bambini (kids) $17.00
    • Spaghetti - or - penne with a choice of bolognese sauce & napoli sauce - or - burro e formaggio
  • Mixed Leaves $10.50
    • With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
  • Dolce Del Duca $16.00
    • Our own handcrafted Tiramisu
  • Pork Pineapple on Rice $12.00
  • Fish $2.50
  • Cheese $4.20
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Steak Black Bean Sauce $12.50
  • Steak Chop Suey $12.00
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Chocolate Donut $2.20
  • LUNC C $12.20
    • filled roll or wrap, mini sausage roll, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • MORNING TEA A $7.40
    • club sandwich, mini muffin or mini scone, fresh fruit kebab
  • Assorted mini club sandwiches
  • cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
  • Sausages roll-classic beef and chutney in flaky pastry
  • CREAMY MUSHROOMS $12.00
    • served on gourmet toast
  • Southwestern style BBQ meatballs
  • EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
    • with cold smoked salmon
  • Chips $2.50
  • 1/2 dozen Squid Rings $4.50
  • Chips —1/2 scoop $1.60
  • vegetarian $4.50
  • Bacon $4.50
  • Plain $3.50
  • 1/2 dozen Scallops $8.00
  • Potato Fritter $1.20
  • CRAB STICK $2.20
  • SWEET & SOUR SAUCE $2.00
  • COMBINATION EGG FOO YOUNG $13.00
  • CHICKEN TOMATO ON FRIED RICE $12.00
  • CHICKEN & CORN SOUP $5.00
  • VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN $10.00
  • VEGETABLE EGG FOO YOUNG $11.00
  • ROAST PORK CHOW MEIN $11.00
  • California $ 5.50
  • Philadelphia $ 6.00
  • Spicy Fried Squid $ 9.00
    • Deep fried spicy squid with spicy sauce.
  • Tuna & Avocado $ 10.50
    • Sliced pieces of raw tuna (4pcs) and avocado
  • Teriyaki Chicken $ 5.00
  • Kaki Fried $ 12.00
    • Deep fried bread crumbed oyster accompanied with wasabi sauce (3pcs)
  • Spicy Chicken Cutlet Roll $ 5.00
  • Adamame $ 8.00
    • Boiled green beans seasoned with a pinch of salt.
  • Pork Belly $26.00
    • oven baked pork belly, savoury chive mash with a rich cider and peppercorn sauce
  • Bacon & Mushrooms $14.00
    • served on a toasted garlic roll with fries & salad
  • Poterhouse Steak $25.00
    • 300g served with fries & salad and your choice of sauce - garlic, mushroom or pepper
  • -add hot garlic bread (1 serve $4.5, 2 serves $7.5)
  • Pork Spare Ribs (9) $23.50
    • served with a sweet smoky BBQ sauce
  • Cheesecake $10.50
    • served with fruit salad, ice-cream and cream
  • Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Platter – Large $35.00
    • (fried) six of the "Small Platter" with larger portions of wedges & fries
  • One or Two Choice Meal (small Plate) $12.90
  • - Bacon egg BBQ sauce toastie
  • - Bacon egg and relish 7 actie
  • •Toasties $7.50
  • Single Choice (Mini Plate) $8.90
  • - Ham cheese corn chive toastie
  • Three Choice Meal (Regular Plate) $13.90
  • Classic Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Lunch & Dinner: Crumbed Chicken Tenders $13.50
    • Served with your choice of chips and salad or potatoes and veggies
  • Beef Fillet $39.00
    • 200g eye fillet, herb mashed potato, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, green beans, madeira jus
  • Breads and Spread for Two $13.00
    • Selection of freshly baked breads (6 pieces), trio of house dips
  • Venison $38.00
    • Roasted venison (served medium rare), fondant potatoes, braised red cabbage, celeriac puree, berry jus
  • Seafood Chowder $20.00
    • Fresh mussels, today's fish, prawn cutlets, squid, tiger prawns, melba toast
  • Lunch & Dinner: Homemade Pasta $13.50
    • Served with tomato sauce and grated cheese
  • House-Made Cheesecake $15.00
    • Staff will advise on today's cheesecake flavor served with our ice cream
  • Scallops $20.00
    • Pan seared scallops, pumpkin puree, caramelized pineapple, toasted pumpkin seeds
  • CHICKEN BBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • HOT CHIPS $5.00
  • MINI HOTDOGS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • SEAFOOD BASKET $12.50
    • served with tartare sauce
  • HAM STEAK, CHIPS + SALAD $13.50
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS+ CHIPS $11.00
  • HAMBBURGER + CHIPS $14.50
  • SAUSAGES, EGGS + CHIPS $13.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $16.00
  • Pineapple & Ice Cream with Thai Pastry Custard & Cashew Nuts $7.00
  • Red or Green Prawn Curry & Vegetables $18.00
  • Chilli Prawns & Vegetables $20.00
  • Beef Vegetables & Peanut Sauce $18.00
  • Satay Sticks (4) & Peanut Sauce $9.00
  • Stirfried Garlic & Pepper Pork $18.00
  • Prawn Pad Thai (Spicy Noodles) $20.00
  • The Roast $13.5
    • Today's roast of the day (Please ask our staff)
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $13.5
    • with tartare & chopped salad
  • Garlic Bread $6
  • Beef Schnitzel $13.5
    • with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
  • 200g Eye Fillet Steak $38
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Belt Panini $13.5
    • Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
  • Choice from tonights roast meats (Single Course / Three Course) $18.5 / $23.5
    • Choose from the salad & vegetable selection (One serving per person) for the complete meal. Add a soup & dessert +$4
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
    • Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
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