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

  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • -Or with the house smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce fo $23
  • Steak Sandwich $22
    • Served in our on house focaccia bread with salad greens, caramelised onions and blue cheese aioli, and accompanied by crispy potatoes.
  • Bacon and Eggs (GF) $20
    • Streaky bacon, poached eggs and our own toasted house bread.
  • Eggs Benedict (GF) $21
    • Poached eggs and toast
  • Vege Big Breakfast (GF) $25
    • Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, crunchy roast potatoes, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie!
  • Kedgery (GF) $23
    • Smoked fish kedgery, with crispy onions, finished with a poached egg
  • -With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
  • Cheeseburger N/A
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
  • Crispy Chicken & Aioli McWrap N/A
    • Introducing the new Real Choices delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap, with 100% NZ crispy chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cos and iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go.
  • CalciYum Chocolate Flavoured Milk N/A
  • Chicken McWrap Aioli - Grilled N/A
  • Chick 'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • McChicken N/A
  • Soft Serve Cone with Cadbury Flake N/A
  • Mushroom Matter $13.00
    • Button mushrooms and green peas cooked with garlic, cream and spices
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
    • This dish is cooked with fresh lemon, spices and fenugreek garnished with coriander
  • Kogan Josh $14.00
    • Meat cooked in cardamom, cloves, cinnamon mixed in yoghurt, spices and cooked in a tomato base sauce
  • Cheese Naan (cheese) $5.00
  • Kadai Paneer $13.00
    • Homemade cheese cooked with tomatoes, capsicum, onions in a tomato based sauce
  • Goan Fish or Prawn Curry $19.00
    • Ling Fish or Tiger Prawns cooked in coconut milk, almond paste, mustard seed, & spices garnished with coriander
  • Tandoori Chicken Half $16.00 / Full $25.00
    • Chicken marinated the night before in spices, yoghurt, lemon then barbequed in the tandoor
  • Garlic Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
    • Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt, garlic, cheese, eggs and cashew paste baked in the tandoor
  • Cassata Napoli $16.00
    • A traditional three tiered Italian gelato served with fresh fruit
  • Agnello $36.00
    • Braised lamb shank in a chianti vino sauce on a potato mash
  • Affogato $11.00
    • Served with a shot of espresso & vanilla gelato. Add $4 for a dash of your favourite liqueur
  • Gustosa $28.50
    • Roast lamb, potatoes, leaks, mozzarella & pancetta
  • Pesce Del Giorno N/A
    • Ask your waiter for details, price varies
  • Bambini (kids) $9.00
    • Two scoops of vanilla gelato with a choice of chocolate - or - berry sauce
  • Piselli $27.00
    • Peas, ricotta, bocconcini, fresh mint, sea salt & ground pepper
  • Puttanesca $24.00
    • Kalamata olives, anchovies, capers, basil, chili, garlic in a pomodoro sugo
  • -Baked Bbq Pork Bun $3.00
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Lunch Box 3 $8.50
    • Lemon On Fried Rice
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • -Seafood special
  • Serving of Side Salad $3.50
  • -Main, Dessert and a Soft Drink $15.00
  • -Roast of the day
  • (All Children's meals are available for anyone under 12 years only)
  • 2 Fried Eggs $3.50
  • Breakfast menu until 11am daily
  • -Seasonal Salad
  • EGGS FLORENTINE(V) $15.00
    • with spinach
  • MORNING TEA B $8.00
    • club sandwich, mini sausage roll, mini muffin or mini scone
  • Greek style w tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives and red onion
  • Sausages roll-classic beef and chutney in flaky pastry
  • LUNCH E $16.80
    • filled roll or wrap, club sandwich, mini scone, spinach and feta filo, truffles, fresh fruit kebab
  • Spinach and feta filo cigar V
  • Kransky sausage wrapped in bacon w a mustard sweet chilli glaze GF
  • GENT'S BREKKIE $19.50
    • eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, mushrooms, homestyle potatoes
  • PORK BELLY $32.50
    • Twice roasted belly, marinated in hoisin and. spice. Comes with roast potatoes, some chargrilled bok choy and a mango and peach chutney. Now the chefs pile this high, so I hope it's earthquake proof, or you could be missing some when you get it!
  • RIBEYE $33.50
    • Succulent Rib-eye served with rosemary roast potatoes with sauté seasonal vegetables. Topped with prawn twisters, streaky bacon and finished with a Jack Daniels bourbon plate & a dash of jus. This will leave you with a tingling sensation on your taste buds!
  • LAMB SHANK $26.50/double$32.50
    • Lots of shanks slowly braised for hours & hours with mushrooms, celery and carrots in a rich merlot sauce. Comes with garlic butter potato mash. Sounds nice if you’re into stews...Good on a chilly night.
  • KING SALMON & SCALLOP $31.50
    • Oven baked king salmon fillet, with gnocchi and creamy vermouth & tarragon sauce. Finished with grilled scallops plus a watercress & apple salad. Now don't feel too guilty for looking at the dessert menu, coz this is rather healthy!
  • VENISON RIBS $16.50
    • Succulent ribs glazed with a homemade barbeque kinda sauce.
  • Moroccan LAMB SHOULDER $27.50
    • Tender pieces of a green salad with whole grain puffed wheat, feta cheese, roasted beetroot with a minted yoghurt and pomegranate dressing.
  • VANILLA BRULE
    • Yip this is another one of our famous desserts, our vanilla bean Brulee made to perfection.... It comes with homemade vanilla bean ice cream and some kinda biscuit. I would even go as far as saying ladies this is better than sex.
  • VENISON CARPACCIO $16.50
    • Horseradish aioli shaved parmesan & pickled walnut.Melts in your mouth, mmm..
  • Pottle Fried Rice $5.00
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Noodle Base $1.50
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $11.00
  • Bacon Comn Pattie
  • Chicken Sweet & Sour on Rice $9.50
  • 6 mini Spring Rolls
  • 1/2 Dozen Wontons $3.50
  • Muesli with Fruit and Yoghurt $10.50
    • Toasted Muesli served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • Angus Beef Burger $15.50
    • Angus beef pattie topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish & creamy aioli encased in a toasted ciabatta bun
  • Chicken B.L.T Open Sandwich $15.50
    • Toasted focaccia bread with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mango peach chutney & aioli. Served as an open sandwich
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Gourmet Toasted Sandwiches $10.50
    • Bacon & Egg, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken Schnitzel or Ham, Cheese & Tomato. Served on fresh toasted turkish bread
  • Soup of the Day $9.50
    • Served with fresh focaccia bread & butter. Please ask to the counter for today's flavour
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • BANANA FRITTER $2.20
  • STEAK TOMATO ON FRIED RICE $12.00
  • SWEET & SOUR FISH $10.00
  • SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN $13.00
  • VEGETABLE FRIED RICE $10.00
  • CURRY RICE ROLL $2.50
  • HOT DOGS $2.20
  • PORK CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
  • Carrot N/A
  • Yoghurt N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Sweet Onion N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • SAUSAGE EGGS AND CHIPS $13.50
    • crinkle cut fries pork sausages and eggs with tomato sauce
  • 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
  • WEDGES $11.00
    • with cheese and bacon served with salsa and sour cream
  • EGGS OR BACON ON TOAST $12.50
    • served on lightly toasted ciabatta
  • NACHOS $13.50
    • beef or vegetarian nachos served with sour cream and salsa
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS AND CHIPS $6.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • CURRY CHIPS $10.00
    • McDonnell's curry sauce from Ireland crinkle cut fries covered in a mild curry sauce and topped with cheese
  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $18.00
    • eggs sausage hash browns bacon mushrooms and tomato served with lightly toasted ciabatta and a side of hollandaise
  • Wontons $9.00
    • Vegetarian wontons with chilli sauce
  • Phad Preow Wan Mu $15.00
    • Mild sweet & sour pork with tomato sauce & rice
  • Deep Fried Whole Fish with sweet chilli sauce or Thai fresh chilli sauce and rice
  • Phad Preoh Wan Nua $15.00
    • MIld sweet & sour beef with veges, tomato sauce & rice
  • Phad Thai Goong $19.00
    • Fried rice noodles with egg, prawns, bean sprout, veges and peanuts
  • Combination Entrée $18.00
    • Thai Satay, Chicken Wings, Fish Cake, Wontons and Spring Rolls
  • Phad Kee Mao Pla Meuk $17.00
    • Medium fried rice noodles with chilli, squid and basil
  • Steam pot $28.00
  • Curry Puffs $9.00
    • Kumara & vegetables in a puff pastry
  • Chilli Prawns $22.00
    • (Pad Prik Goong) Spicy stir fry with fresh chillies & a mixture of vegetables
  • BBQ Beef Salad $19.50
    • Spicy salad with lots of onions
  • Any of the curries $15.50 - 20.00
  • Prawns Peanut Sauce $22.00
    • (Satay Goong) Chefs special homemade sauce, vegetables & prawns
  • Roast Duck (Gang Ped Yang) $19.50
    • In a red curry with vegetables, potato, pineapple & grape
  • Tom Kai Gai $10.50
    • Coconut cream mixed in
  • Drunken Noodles $17.50
    • Spicy basil flavour, light on vegetables, curly weed noodles
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