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

  • Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $11.50
  • Potato Fritters
  • Steak Egg Foo Young $11.20
  • Steak Mushrooms Chow Mein $11.70
  • Prawn Curry (on fried rice) $12.70
  • Chilli or Curry $1.00
  • Pineapple/Mushroom/Tomato $3.00
  • $83.00
  • Satay Chicken $12.00
  • ●Fish and Chips
  • Tomato $2.50
  • Hot Dog $2.20
  • Slice Pork With Mushroom Chow Mein $10.50
  • Bami Goreng $12.00
  • Sausage $2.20
  • Prawn With Mushroom On Fried Rice $13.50
  • Chicken Mushroom on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Steak Satay on Fried Rice $11.50
  • Sausages $2.00
  • Chicken Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • 1 Doz Wontons $8.00
  • Pork Curry on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Chocolate Donut $2.20
  • Steak Chop Suey $12.00
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $11.50
  • Giant $7.50
  • Combination Chow Mein $14.00
  • Pork Chow Mein $11.00
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Sweet Sour Won Tons (Dozen) $9.00
  • Speciality fish of the day also available cooked to order. (Crumbed fish 50c extra)
  • Vegetarian $5.20
  • Squid Rings 6 for $4.50
  • 1/2 Chicken $10.00
  • Bacon & Corn $2.00
  • Chocolate $2.00
  • Hot Dogs $2.20
  • Fish $4.50
  • -Lamb & Falafel $11.00
  • -Falafel single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • -Beef & Falafel $11.00
  • Beef single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Falafel single $8.00 / double $10.00
  • Chicken $5.50
  • Lamb single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Sweet and Sour Won Tons $10.50
  • Roast Pork Foo Young Egg $11.50
  • Cashew Nuts $3.60
  • Bami Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Pan Fried Vegetables $9.50
  • Steak with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $10.80
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg $13.00
  • Pork with Mushrooms on Fried Rice $10.80
  • -add hot garlic bread (1 serve $4.5, 2 serves $7.5)
  • All main meals (except 'pasta of the day', and 'roasts') are served with a choice of vegetables, green salad or coleslaw & fries
  • Beef Taco $10.00
    • beef mince, tomato, cheese with sour cream and chips
  • Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
    • served on a bed of lettuce with a spicy seafood sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets (6) and Chips $10.00
  • Fish Of The Day POD
    • see daily specials board
  • Fish Bites (6) and Chips $10.00
  • Mushrooms $5.50
  • Tomato Ketchup $1.00
  • Bacon $2.50
  • Onion Rings $1.50
  • Gf
    • Ask about our gluten free options / Gluten free buns $2.00
  • Mint & Cucumber Yoghurt $1.50
  • California L $13.40 / S $11.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Davey Jones L $11.9 / S $10.40
    • Crumbed NZ dory w/ tangy coriander & lime mayo, salad & relish
  • Roast duck and mango salad $35.50
  • -side $14.50
  • Pan-fried salmon fillet topped with chef’s special sauce $32.00
  • Wok-fried mixed vegetables
  • Egg fried rice (bowl) $5.00
  • Chicken teriyaki $30.00
  • Steamed white rice (bowl) $3.00
  • Combination seafood fried rice (prawn, scallops and squid) $32.00
  • Extras from $1.00
  • Bar Basket $15.00
    • chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa & chips
  • Steak Sandwich $18.00
    • grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes on toasted bread with BBQ sauce & chips
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Fish Bites & Chips
  • Roast $13.00
  • Apple Shortcake
  • Shrimp cocktail $12.00
  • ·stir fried ginger $10.00
    • Served with rice.
  • Green curry $10.00
    • Served with rice.
  • Vegetarian curry puffs $5.00
  • -seafood $5.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • Nb. Beef noodle soup $10.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • -chicken / pork / beef / lamb $3.00
  • • Salmon, spinach, red onion, caper, brie
  • Potato Hash $14.00
    • With roasted mushroom and free farm bacon Served with peach, red onion and avocado salsa
  • • Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • Eggs Benedict $17.50
  • 8.30am- 2.pm
  • Available all day at $9.50, GF available
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • Ham & Tomato $4.00
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • Raspberry Muffin $2.50
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Ham $4.00
  • Pies $4.00
  • Carrot Cake $3.00
  • Fish $3.00
  • BACON BUTTIE $9.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta crispy strips of bacon cheese onion and a tasty mix of garlic aioli and hickory sauce
  • WEDGES $11.00
    • with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
  • GARLIC BREAD $10.00
    • toasted slices of ciabatta with homemade garlic butter
  • FLATBREAD $10.00
    • with a choice of roasted capsicum garlic butter sundried tomato or basil pesto topped off with cheese and baked until nice and crispy
  • OPEN BEEF SANDWICH WITH FRIES $16.00
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta with mesclun salad tomato red onion aioli and beef strips with a side of mint yogurt
  • THAI BEEF SALAD $16.00
    • fresh salad topped with marinated beef strips and crunchy noodles with your choice of mint yogurt or creamy lime and coriander dressing
  • MINI PIZZA AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • MINI HOT DOGS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
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