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

  • QUATTRO FORMAGGI $19.00
    • parmezan, gorgonzoa, provolone, pecorino, mozzarella
  • HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
    • with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
  • ASSAGGIO $56.00
    • a tasting from the deli prosciutto, salami, cheese, marinated vegetables & olives
  • QUATRO STAGIONI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, salami, olives, artichokes, mozzarella
  • COTTO $20.00
    • tomato, prosciutto, mozzarella
  • CHORIZO RED PEPPER & TOMATO $14.00
    • with potato croquetas
  • PASTA FUNGHI E LIMONE $25.00
    • mushrooms, lemon cream & parmesan
  • CALABRESE $20.00
    • tomato, tuna anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella
  • Soup of the Day $13.00
    • Served w toasted Supergrain bread
  • Waffles $16.50
    • Delicious brioche waffles w a crunchy caramalised shell served w fruit salsa, candied nuts, berry compote w Greek yoghurt
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w crispy bacon and sauteed spinach on toasted bread
  • Superfood Salad $18.50
    • Quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice, kale, roasted seasonal veges served w Pan grilled tofu
  • Vanilla and Cinnamon French Toast $18.50
    • Served w caramalised banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup, Drizzled and garnished w maple syrup, toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Oven Toasted Muesli $14.50
    • Served w seasonal fruits, milk and Greek yoghurt
  • Spicy Pork Belly & Smashed Avocado $21.00
    • Served w green salad on toasted sourdough bread
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free-range eggs and lemon hollandaise sauce served w roasted mushrooms, tomato, spinach on toasted bread
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in spices, ginger & cooked in the tandoor to give its earthy aroma
  • Kadai $14.00
    • Meat cooked with capsicum, onions in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Vindaloo $14.00
    • HOT spices, vinegar, and tomato base sauce cooked with your choice of meat - most popular Goan dish
  • Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Pulao Rice $6.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • Prince William's Favourite - Chicken bbq in the tandoor, cooked in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Aloo Gobi $13.00
    • Highly recommended by The Christchurch Press - potatoes & cauliflower cooked with our spices, garnished with coriander
  • Keema Naan (mince Iamb) $5.00
  • Gnocchi Di Patate $24.00
    • Handmade potato gnocchi with your choice of either a rich gorgonzola sauce -or -a fresh tomato & basil sauce
  • Mixed Leaves $10.50
    • With tomatoes, cucumber, olives & avocado
  • Portobello Polenta $14.50
    • Grilled polenta with field mushrooms, ricotta & pesto
  • Broccoli $9.50
    • Lightly tossed with crushed garlic & olive oil
  • Maialona $29.00
    • Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, proscuitto & parmesan cheese
  • Piselli $27.00
    • Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper
  • Verdure $27.00
    • Eggplant, zucchini, leeks, chilli, basil & tomato sugo
  • Contadina $28.00
    • Homemade sausage meat, capsicums, mushrooms & olives
  • M1( v) $11.80
    • Mushrooms, A Free Range Egg And Rocket In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • - Streaky Bacon, Maple Syrup And Banana $13.80
  • Streaky bacon $4.80
  • Chicken burger (gfo) $19.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Streaky Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions, Tomato, Lettuce And Aioli With Chips
  • Muesli (v) $10.80
    • Toasted Macadamia, Cashew Nuts, Rolled Oats, Almonds And Coconut With Natural Yoghurt And Freshly Grated Apple.
  • Small chips $4.80
  • Plain or garlic bread roll $4.00
  • - Substitute Streaky Bacon For Cold Smoked Salmon $17.00
  • -Seasonal Salad
  • Roast of the Day (GF) $22.90
    • Served with roast potatoes, pumpkin and seasonal vegetables of the day.
  • Ice Cream Sundae $8.90
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
  • Breakfast menu until 11am daily
  • Newcastle Nachos (GF) $19.50
    • Vegetarian or chili beef and bean mix over corn chips and topped with cheese and sour cream.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • An abundance of seafood, rich & creamy, to make a start served with bread.
  • Available from 11am - 5pm daily
  • 2 Fried Eggs $3.50
  • Nasi Goring (Fried Rice) $11.00
  • Vegetables Chow Mein $9.00
  • Honey Roast Pork $14.50
  • Chicken with VegetablesMein $9.90
  • Beef Egg Foo Young $11. 00
  • Beef Fried Noodles $9.90
  • Beef with Mushrooms Mein $11.00
  • Beef Fried Rice $9.90
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • -Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • -Beef & Lamb $11.00
  • Mixed
  • Vegetarian
  • -Chicken & Falafel $11.00
  • Spinach and feta filo cigar V
  • Truffles GF DF available
  • OATY PANCAKES $12.00
    • w banana, berry compote & yoghurt
  • EGGS HEMINGWAY $19.00
    • with cold smoked salmon
  • LUNCH D $14.50
    • club sandwich, filled roll or wrap, spinach and feta filo, selection of fudges, fresh fruit kebab
  • GENT'S BREKKIE $19.50
    • eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, homestyle potatoes
  • cold smoked salmon/bacon/sausages(x3) $6.00
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • Egyptian Koshary $11.00
    • Koshary Is a traditionaL Egyptian meat that consists of a macaroni, spaghetti, rice, black lentiLs, chick peas, garlic sauce and a spicy tomato chilli sauce, all topped with fried onions
  • French Fries $3.50
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • KoftanKebab $15.50
  • Lamb Kebab $16.00
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • Cheese toasty(GF/DF) $7.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Soup of the day (GF/DF) $12.50
    • Check our soup of the day on the blackboard
  • -Add Bacon $2.00
  • Fish Bites $13.50
    • Served with fries and tartare
  • -Add bacon $4.00
  • Egg on toast (GF/DF) $8.70
    • Choose your bread served with tomato sauce
  • Com fritters (GF) $17.50
    • Poached egg, baby spinach, slow roast tomato, portobello mushroom with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • - Small $4.00
  • Served between 11:30AM and 2:30 PM
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • tom yum soup $10.00
    • Served with rice
  • -seafood $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • Margherita pizza $9.8
    • Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size
  • Change to gluten free toast add $1.0
  • Pesto pasta $14.0
    • Fettucine tossed in basil pesto and topped with roast tomato
  • Italian sodas $4.5
    • Limone, Aranciata, Chinotto
  • Warmed Croissant $8.5
    • with deli ham, maasdam cheese and tomato
  • Toast $8.0
    • Turkish or grain with fresh tomato single 5.0 double
  • Mushrooms on toast $15.5
    • Mushrooms fried in garlic butter, served on grain toast and topped with feta
  • Smoothies $6.5
    • Banana, Strawberry or Banana and strawberry
  • Beans/Spaghetti on toast $7.00
  • Chicken $5.90
  • Rolls cheese knot $6.30
  • Bacon & egg Pie
  • Rolls standard $5.30
  • Quiche
  • Cheese $4.90
  • Medium $6.50
  • Stir Fried Seafood $22.00
    • (Pad Porg Gari) Stir fried seafood with yellow curry powder & vegetables
  • Money Bags $9.50
    • Minced chicken prawns & Veges
  • Curry Puffs $9.00
    • Kumara & vegetables in a puff pastry
  • Any meal on the menu can be vegetarian for 15.50 Or 16.50 Or have tofu added for 2.00. Please ask.
  • Prawns Peanut Sauce $22.00
    • (Satay Goong) Chefs special homemade sauce, vegetables & prawns
  • Seafood Chilli Jam $22.00
    • A mixture of seafood and vegetables in a chilli jam sauce
  • Chilli Prawns $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Goong) Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies & a mixture of vegetables
  • Pad Thai $17.50
    • Thick noodles fried with a mixture of veges
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