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

  • Corn Patties $2.00
  • Cajan Chicken
  • Lasagne Topper $2.50
  • Kumara Chips (box) $5.50
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Italiano
  • Butter Chicken
  • Deep Fried Mushroom $0.90
  • CALABRESE $20.00
    • tomato, tuna anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella
  • CALZONE ADD $1.00
    • turn any pizza into a folded pizza pocket
  • PUMPKIN & GOAT CHEESE PASTILLA $14.00
    • moroccan pastry with harissa preserved lemon & mint relish
  • CARCIOFI $19.00
    • artichokes, gorgonzola, mozzarella
  • ROMANA $19.00
    • tomato, anchovies, oregano, mozzarella
  • CLASSIC PEACH & PROSCIUTTO SALAD $21.00
    • with gorgonzola & peach dressing
  • HOUSE MADE FOCACCIA $14.00
    • with olive oil, balsamic & pesto
  • PROSCIUTTO E FUNGHI $20.00
    • tomato, mushrooms, prosciutto, mozzarella
  • Fried Rice $13.00
  • Lamb Ginger $20.00
    • with veges and chilli
  • Yum $19.00
    • Combination with veges
  • All vegetarian dishes cooked with tofu
  • Thai Red Curry $17.00
  • Oyster Sauce $13.00
  • Fish Fillet and Ginger with veges $20.00
  • Tom Yum Prawn $17.00
  • Mushroom & Feta $15.00
    • Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
  • Tomizza $14.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
  • Moroccan Lamb $16.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
  • Butter Chicken $16.00
    • Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
  • Sgt. Peppers $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
  • The King $15.00
    • Fresh mozzarella, ham and mozzarella with a sweet tomato and capsicum sauce
  • Sir George $16.00
    • A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Veggie Supreme $15.00
    • Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
  • Tom Yum Gai $13.00
    • Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and thai herbs
  • Fish cakes $8.50
    • Deep- fried patties of fish, lightly seasoned served with sweet chili sauce
  • Pad Thai N/A
    • Thailand's most Popular stir fried rice noodle, with eggs, fresh bean sprouts , spring onion, and ground peanuts in a sweet tamarind Sauce
  • Pad Drunken Noodle N/A
    • Stiir fried flat rice noodle with fresh basil leaf, Thai herbs and vegetables
  • Gang Panang (panang Curry) N/A
    • Coconut cream ,Spicy curry paste and sliced lime leaves, combined to create a creamy smooth taste.
  • served with thai jasmine Rice N/A
  • Tom Yum Goong $15.00
    • Thailand's most popular soup. Fresh lemon juice with prawns and a smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
  • Garlic and cracked pepper Fish $19.00
    • Deep-fried fillet of fish with garlic and pepper topped with fish coriander.
  • Meat Patties N/A
  • Akaroa Cod $4.00
  • Corn $2.50
  • Roast Pork Fried Noodles N/A
  • Hoki $4.00
  • Lemon Chicken On Rice N/A
  • Bacon & Egg Fried Rice N/A
  • Chicken & Cheese $5.50
  • Gorgeous george (gf vo) $15.80
    • Joe’S Hash Topped With Streaky Bacon, Two Grilled Free Range Eggs And Hollandaise
  • Brat $12.80
    • Spicy Bratwurst Sausage With Caramelised Onions And Melted Cheese In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Sweetie $11.80
    • Streaky Bacon And A Free Range Egg In A Warmed Joe’S Roll
  • Teddy best ( gfo) $14.80
    • Free Range Chicken Breast, Caramelised Onions, Tomato And Rocket With Seeded Mustard Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
  • Spinach $4.80
  • Vege burger (gfo v) $17.80
    • House Made Kumara, Pea And Lentil Patty, With Green Tomato Relish, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato And Aioli With Chips
  • Oriental joe $21.80
    • Tender Slices Of Beef Fillet Marinated In Soy, Chilli And Garlic With Salad Greens, Fresh Herbs, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes And A Sweet Chilli, Lime And Ginger Dressing Topped With Crispy Noodles
  • Mixed
  • -Falafel single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Chicken & Lamb $11.00
  • -Falafel single $8.00 / double $10.00
  • Seafood $11.00
  • -Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • -Chicken & Beef $11.00
  • Chicken single $9.00 / double $11.00
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • Eggs Benny $16
    • w/ Bacon or Spinach & Mushroom
  • Claudes Feed $21
    • 2 Eggs, Hash-Cake,Tomato Mushroom, Toast, Sausage
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15
    • w/ Spinach & Relish
  • Mince on Toast $11
    • Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast…
  • Paul-Made Hummus $9
    • w/ Avocado Toast Lemon, Tom's Dukkah & Spinach
  • CASHEW NUT CHICKEN $12.80/$13.80
  • CHICKEN FRIED NOODLES OR PORK BEEF OR SEAFOOD $9.80
  • SQUID RINGS 5 FOR $3.50
  • CHOCOLATE JAM WRAP $3.10
  • VEGETABLE & POiATO ROLL $2.60
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP $1.80
  • CHICKEN FILLETS 5 FOR $7.80
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS 6 FOR $4.80
  • Pulled pork sandwich $22.50
    • Slow cooked Apple Tree Farm open range pork belly on toasted ciabatta with lemon aioli, cos lettuce, cucumber, apple chutney and fries.
  • Broccoli and toasted garlic almonds (v) $9.50
  • Truffle parmesan fries (v) $10.00
  • Arrosticini 5for$15.50/10for$22.00
    • Traditional Italian lamb skewers, marinated in garlic, lemon and rosemary. Chargrilled, served with lemon, sea salt and salsa verde.
  • Penne Basilicata $21.50
    • Fresh penne pasta tossed with Canterbury lamb fillet. Pan seared with manuka smoked tomatoes, feta and spinach. Tossed with sweet chilli and sun-dried tomato infused olive oil and topped with shaved parmesan.
  • Genovese $22.50
    • Basil pesto, wood fire roasted chicken, pumpkin, pine nuts, brie, red onion, spinach
  • Insalata Paesana $21.50
    • Warm Manuka smoked tomatoes, blue cheese, roasted kumara, avocado and smoky bacon with mixed salad greens and a walnut and raspberry vinaigrette.
  • Puttanesca $22.50
    • Cherry tomatoes, Clevedon Valley buffalo mozzarella, roast garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy, chilli and parsley.
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Tomato, Mushroom and Spinach
  • Bacon Butty $18.00
    • Chunky sliced baguette with garlic butter, layered with streaky bacon and served with fries
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
  • Toast $3.00
  • Creamy Garlic Mushrooms $18.00
    • Served with streaky bacon and toasted ciabatta
  • Chicken Burger $22.00
    • Crumbed chicken, avocado and seasonal slaw on a toasted bun, served with wedges
  • Thai Chicken Salad $17.00
    • Thai chicken with an Asian style salad and crushed peanuts, coated in a Thai salad dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $18.00
    • Poached free range eggs on an English breakfast muffin, topped with hollandaise, served with Streaky Bacon
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • EGG NIGIRI each $2.00
    • Japanese omelette with sushi rice
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • SALMON NIGIRI each $2.00
    • raw Akaroa salmon with sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • BBQ Beef Salad $19.50
    • Spicy salad with lots of onions
  • Chicken, beef, pork or tofu
  • Prawns Peanut Sauce $22.00
    • (Satay Goong) Chefs special homemade sauce, vegetables & prawns
  • Sweet and Sour (Pad Priew Wharn) $17.50
    • Homemade sweet & sour sauce with a mix of vegetables
  • All seafood fry dishes come with one rice
  • Garlic Chilli (Pad Prik Sod) $17.50
    • Spicy garlic chilli sauce with a mixture of stir fry vegetables
  • Spicy Sweet Basil (Pad Kra Prow) $17.50
    • Flavours of basil & spicy garlic chilli sauce
  • Fish Curry $22.00
    • Fish of the day in a red curry, veges, coconut cream optional
  • Thai Curry Puffs (4) $8.50
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Vegetarian and tofu $10.00
  • Steam rice $3.00
  • Tom Yum N/A
  • Chicken Noodle Tom Yum Soup $10.00
  • Chicken Sattay Sticks (4) $9.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Red Curry/ Green Curry/ Yellow Curry/ Panang Curry/ Massaman Curry/ Jungle curry $14.00
    • Prawns
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