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

  • Mini Spring Rolls (per dozen) $6.00
  • Cranberry Chicken
  • Spring Rolls $2.80
  • Seafood
  • Sausage (plain or battered) $2.00
  • Chicken Nibbles $0.90
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Thai Chicken (HOT)
  • Streaky bacon, Smoked salmon, Field mushroom, Pulled pork $4.50
  • PULLED PORK $14.50
    • Slowed-cooked tender pork with coleslaw and spiced apple chutney
  • Available 11am — 3pm
  • + Fried egg $2.00
  • (GF bagel available)
  • Avocado Bruchetta $18.50
    • Smashed avocado & edamame beans, cherry tomato, basil pesto, dukkah, danish feta & a poached egg
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Choose from streaky bacon, smoked salmon or pulled pork served with baby spinach and hollandaise sauce
  • Two Hash browns $21.50
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Mince & Cheese Pie
  • Curry Prawn on Rice $12.50
  • Prawn Chow Mein $11.50
  • Double Chocolate Donuts $2.20
  • Steak & Mushroom Pie $4.80
  • Prawn Foo Young $11.50
  • Pottle Fried Rice $6.50
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $18.00
  • Combination Seafood $21.00
  • Thai Red Curry
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7) $21.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $17.00
  • Fish Fillet $15.00
  • Spare Ribs (6-8) our style $11.00
    • Grilled marinated with garlic & pepper sauce
  • Crispy pork Chilli & Basil $20.00
  • Bakery Items $2.50
    • Muffins
  • Homemade Pies $4.00
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.70
    • ham or bacon with choice of two fillings (excl. meat) (Additional fillings $1.60)
  • Bakery Items $1.60
    • Scones
  • FISH FILLET AND FRIES $13.50
    • Served with salad and fries
  • MIXED GRILL $17.50
    • Sausages, bacon, lamb chop, egg, grilled tomato, onions, mushrooms and fries
  • Hot Dog $3.00
  • Basket of Fries $4.80
  • Eggs on Wholegrain $11.50
    • 2 free range eggs poached, fried, scrambled on a grain bread
  • - bacon, basil, brie
  • Eggs Benedict
    • served on 7 grain bread. Your choice of
  • B.L.T $9.90
    • bacon, lettuce, tomato, honey mayo & tomato relish
  • Plain Bagel $8.90
  • Gourmet Bagels $12.90
  • Organic Oat Porridge $11.50
    • served with peaches and natural yogurt
  • Tomato $3.00
  • Beef Fried Noodles $9.90
  • Beef with Tomatoes Mein $11.00
  • Satay Chicken Mein $10.50
  • Beef’ with Vegetables Mein $9.90
  • Curry Chicken Mein $10.50
  • Young Chow Fried Rice $11.50
  • Chicken in Thai Style Mein $11.00
  • Wonton $0.60
  • Small $8.00
  • Lamb
  • Sauce $0.50
  • Baklava $3.00
  • Egyptian Sausage
  • Triple $13.50
  • Pita Bread $1.50
  • Chicken
  • Double $12.20
  • Combo
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $10.50
  • Served with a side of greek salad & sauces
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef pattie
  • Double $12.50
  • Single $11.00
  • All eggs free range
  • -Holly, aioli, pesto, toast $2.00 each
  • -Gluten Free $10.50
  • ● Bagel w/ cream cheese + pesto or butter + jam $9.00
  • -Add eggs or hash $15.50
  • Polenta Fries $8.50
  • 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
  • Mince on Toast $11
    • Well in a Bowl… Beside Toast…
  • Eggs & Toast w/ Bacon $14
  • Eggs & Toast $9
  • Muesli $10
    • w a fruit situation & yoggy/milk
  • Nooch-O's $15
    • Corn Chips, Saucy Beans, Avo, Salsa, Vegan Tastiness
  • Corn Fritters $16
    • w/ Bacon, Cream Cheese & Maple or Relish
  • French Toast $16
    • Berry & Banana / Chocolate / Bacon & Banana / Savoury
  • Toasted Sammy $5.50
    • 2 Fillings. Extras 50c
  • Roast Pork Fred Noodle $11.00
  • Meat Pattie
  • Beetrcct $3.80
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
  • Prawn Egg Foo Young $12.00
  • Steak Sweet & Sour on Rice. $9.50
  • Chicken Chilly on Rice $9.50
  • Chicken Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Baklava $3.50
  • Turkish Delight each $0.80
  • Green salad $6.50/$8.50
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/minced lamb parcel
  • Your choIce of the main served with pita bread, rice or couscous on our crisp salads and finished with our homemade sauce to take away
  • Kebab Skewer $5.00
  • Filo Pastry $14.00
    • served with bed of Egyptian salad, pita bread and our dressing in a plastic box/chicken parcel
  • Chicken Kebab $15.50
  • Com Xao Heo Quay Crispy Pork On Rice / Com Xao Xa Xiu BBQ Pork On Rice $9.00
  • Tom Xao Chua Ngot Sweet Sour Sauce / Tom Xao Cay Chilli Prawn $22.00
  • 4 People $45
  • ● Menu 3
  • Goi Vit - Roast Duck Salad $25.00
  • -Cube Chicken
  • Mussel with Satay / Mussel with Chilli / Mussel Black Bean & Chilli / Mussel - Chef's Special $18.00
  • Tom Hap Bia Stream Prawn With Beer / Tom Hap Hanh Gung Stream with Ginger and Spring Onions / Tom Lan Me King Prawn with Sesame / Tom Xao Bong Cai Prawn with Veg $22.00
  • ●Priced From Components
  • Holy basil & Hot spices $17.00
  • Medium Entree $21.00
    • No.5=12,No.7 Or No 8 .No.9 Or 10=3
  • Mushroom & Oyster sauce $17.00
  • Larb E-Sarn $20.00
    • minced meat & herbs. Pork, Beef or Chicken
  • Jungle curry $17.00
  • Mixed Vegetable & Oyster sauce $17.00
  • Mussaman potato curry $17.00
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