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
  • -With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
  • -And you can add an egg! $24
  • Oaty pancakes $21
  • Toast and Spreads (GF) $9
    • As it says, and tasty to boot!
  • French toast $22
    • With bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • -With berry compote and yoghurt for $21
  • -With streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $21
  • Steak and Egg $5.50
  • French Fries $3.80
  • Fish $5.10
  • Bacon Patties $2.20
  • Lasagne Topper $2.60
  • Big Hot Dog $2.60
  • Giant $5.50
  • Scallops - Dozen (battered or crumbed) $16.00
  • If you want extra vegetables on the side (e.g. #32) $8.00
  • Stir-fry Mixed Vegetable $12.00
  • -Prawns, Scallop, or Squid $20.00
  • Stir-fry Mushroom
    • Fresh button mushrooms, stir fried with complimentary vegetables, in a mixture of sauces.
  • -Beef, Chicken, Pork, Crispy Pork, Vegetarian, or Tofu $19.00
  • Spicy Salmon Salad $25.00
    • Raw salmon with lemongrass, mango, lettuce, shallot, coriander mixed in spicy sauce.
  • We can add to your meal a choice of :
  • Curry Puffs (4 pcs) $10.00
  • Plain $4.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $11.00
  • Steak Chow Mein $10.00
  • Bacon Corn Pattie $2.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Prawn and Cashew Nut $18.00
  • Yong Chow Fried Rice $13.00
  • Extra Meat $4.50
  • Chicken McWrap® Aioli - Grilled n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken & Aioli McWrap®, with grilled 100% NZ chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy garlic Aioli all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled n/a
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled
  • Cheeseburger n/a
    • Our legendary cheeseburger is a combo of 100% beef, onions, pickle, ketchup, mustard and cheese, all in a soft burger bun
  • Potato McBites n/a
    • Deliciously moreish Potato McBites. Potato McBites are golden and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Team them up with tangy Tomato Onion Relish
  • Wake up with a Chicken McMuffin n/a
    • Take one delicious chicken patty made with NZ chicken breast sourced from Ingham®, in a seasoned tempura coating, then sandwich it with creamy mayo and cheese inside a warm, toasted English muffin
  • The Boss n/a
    • Eat like a boss with this Kiwi favourite. With two juicy beef patties, two cheeses, lettuce, onion, tomato and sauce all on a sesame seed bun. The Boss is back
  • Strawberry Jam n/a
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries
  • Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap n/a
    • We take a strip of succulent, marinated and crumbed 100% chicken breast fillet. Then we add fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayonnaise and carefully hand wrap it all in a soft tortilla wrap
  • FILLING CHOICES
    • ham, chicken, bacon, corn onion, cheese, asparagus ,tomato, pineapple, egg, relish, basil pesto, brie, satay, cranberry
  • Large $16.90
  • BURGER $8.50
    • chicken, lamb or bacon and egg with fresh lettuce, tomato and dressings
  • Small $14.90
  • TOAST $7.00
    • your choice of white or brown toast with your choice Of jams and spreads
  • Extra fillings $1.00 each
  • ENGLISH MUFFIN $7.50
    • toasted with bacon, eggs and topped with relish
  • EGGS ON TOAST $14.00
    • three eggs poached, scrambled or fried on toast
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun
  • HOT CAKES
    • Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER
    • A new addition to the chicken family; delicious crispy chicken patty, with crunchy lettuce and mayo in a sesame seed bun.
  • CHICKEN FRIES
    • BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
  • CHEESE & BACON TENDERCRISP
    • Try our latest King's Collection addition! Juicy Tendercrisp Chicken Patty made with 100% Ingham's Chicken Breast, 2 slices of Cheese, Premium Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, 2 layers of Bacon Rashes and Aioli sauce, all on a lightly corn dusted bun.
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 3 KIDS MEAL
    • Made with 100% chicken breast from our mates at Ingham, our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces; Sweet & Sour, Ketchup and BBQ.
  • STREAKY BACON ANGUS STEAKHOUSE
    • A flame-grilled 100% Angus Beef Steakhouse Patty, Ploughman’s relish, sliced red onions, BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, cheese and Heinz Seriously Good Aioli. It’s a bit saucy. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • FRIES
    • More delicious than ever, our signature piping hot salted fries are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
  • Steak onion Pattie
  • Banana Fritter
  • 6 mini Donuts
  • Fish Nugget $0.80
  • Beetrcct $3.80
  • Prawn $4.00
  • Chocolate Donut
  • Nasi Goreng $11.00
  • Crumbed Schnitzel $21.00
    • with mushrooms sauce, served with your choice of salad & chips, coleslaw & chips or vegetables
  • Toasted Roast Pork Sandwich & chips $10.00
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
  • Grilled Chicken Breast $22.00
    • served on a bed of mashed potato with salad, drizzled with plum sauce
  • Chicken & Chips $14.00
    • fried chicken & chips in a basket
  • Buster Burger $15.00
    • beef pattie, grilled onions, egg, bacon tomato, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, BBQ sauce & chips
  • Extras from $1.00
  • Nachos $13.50
  • Sirloin Ciabatta Prime sirloin thinly sliced with Chumichurri sauce in ciabatta bread -
  • Les Amuses-Bouche To start the soirée, Nico will whet your appetite with an assortment of hors d’œuvre to choose from the canapés menu. -
  • Mussel, lemon grass, coriander and ginger fritters -
  • Spoon of scallops and bok-chow topped with crystallized ginger -
  • Escargots- Snails cooked in garlic butter -
  • Venison Burger Venison patties, fresh mango salsa, gourmet lettuce and artisan bread -
  • Le Canard à l’Orange – A Quacky Feast Moist & tender confit of duck slowly braised in a tangy jus, green bean log and potatoes Landaise -
  • Lamb de Paris Seared tender marinated lamb fillets served on a medley of char-grilled vegetables, French grain mustard dressing -
  • Beef Nachos $18.00
    • The classic; Crunchy tortilla chips covered in homemade beef ‘n bean chilli.Served with melted Cheddar and sour cream
  • Vegetarian Delight $16.50
  • Corn Fritters $18.00
    • With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
  • • Bacon, egg, Cheddar and tomato relish
  • Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
  • 8.30am- 2.pm
  • Pancake Stack with maple $16.00
  • Choose one of...
  • Rice Ball N/A
  • Chicken yaki udon $11
  • Crispy Chicken Curry $12
    • Crispy chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Seafood yaki udon $13
  • Inari N/A
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Teriyaki chicken udon $12
  • Combination $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Crispy Chicken $8.00
    • 8 Pieces
  • Seafood Udon $9.00
  • Pork and Vegetables $6.00
    • 6 Pieces
  • Chicken Curry $5.00
  • Vegan $6.00
    • 6 Pieces
  • Chicken Udon $9.00
  • Miso Soup $3.50
  • CALIFORNIA each $2.20
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, prawn, seafood stick, nori, sushi rice
  • CHICKEN each $1.40
    • teriyaki chicken, lettuce, nori, sushi rice
  • OSAKA each $1.50
    • smoked salmon, cucumber, nori, sushi rice
  • INARI each $2.00
    • deep fried tofu skin with sushi rice
  • SALMON each $1.40
    • flaked salmon, carrot, cucumber, omelette, nori, sushi rice
  • JR ROLL each $1.50
    • raw Akaroa salmon, avocado, nori, sushi rice
  • PRAWN NIGIRI each $2.50
    • prawn with sushi rice
  • VEGETARIAN each $1.40
    • avocado, carrot, cucumber, omelette, lettuce, daikon, nori, sushi rice
  • Sweet & Sour Fish $11.00
  • Singapore Fried Noodles / Young Chow Fried Rice $11.80
  • Prawn Foo Young Egg / Combination Foo Young Egg $11.80
  • Half Chicken, Tomatoes / Half Chicken, Mushrooms / Half Chicken, Pineapple $11.80
  • Extra Serving on Meat $5.50
  • Steak Foo Young Egg / Pork Foo Young Egg $10.50
  • Sweet & Sour Won Tons 1 doz $9 / 1/2 doz. $5
  • Steak Fried Rice / Pork Fried Rice $10.50
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