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

  • Big Hot Dog $2.80
  • Steak with Pineapple on Fried Rice. $10.30
  • Plain Sausage $2.30
  • Sliced Pork Chow Mein $10.00
  • Nasi Goreng (Rice) $12.00
  • Steak with Tomato on Fried Rice .$10.30
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Steak with Satay Sauce $12.00
  • Café Granola $12.00
    • Homemade - with organic oats, almonds, coconut and heaps of dried fruit. Served with organic yoghurt and berry compote (fresh berries in season).
  • Chef's Salad $22.50
    • Check out the blackboard for the chef's choice. Served with bread.
  • Café Corn Fritters $18.50
    • A delicious mix of corn, zucchini, basil, coriander, ginger and garlic. Served with créme fraiche and relish. With salad. Add bacon - $21.00.
  • Steak Sandwich $27.50
    • Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
  • Open Sammie $22.00
    • Our well known concoction of toasted Italian bread, layered with hummus, sliced tomato, lettuce, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken tenderloins and bacon. And topped with our 'pink' mayo.
  • Haloumi and Vegetable Cakes $18.00
    • Delicious grated vegetables & herbs, grilled and served with beetroot relish.
  • B.L.T. $18.50
    • Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
  • Bacon and Eggs $16.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
  • Salmon Sashimi (8pcs) $12.50
    • Marlborough king salmon
  • Nanban Chicken $22.50
    • Deep fried chicken pieces, served on lettuce with Japanese style tartar sauce and sweet and sour sauce
  • Nama Harumaki GF $19.00
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $19.00
    • Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and onion
  • Assorted Sashimi (20 pcs) $27.50
    • Chefs special choice of assorted sashimi
  • Steam Rice $3.00
  • Kokumai Salad GF $12.00
    • Black rice and assorted grains served with citrus dressing
  • Buta Kakuni $2.50
    • Tender braised pork belly cooked with chef's special sauce
  • Shrimp Dumpling $4.00
  • Mini Steamed Bun $3.80
  • Chinese steamed cake $3.00
  • Stomach of OX $3.50
  • Chicken Rolls $3.80
  • Egg Rear (Custard Tart) $3.50
  • B.B.Q.Pork Bun $3.50
  • Pan Fried Dumpling $5.00
  • Capsicum N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Veggie Delite N/A
  • Egg and Cheese N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • -Pasta
  • Steak Special $22.50
    • Rump steak cooked to your liking served with coleslaw and fries and with your choice of garlic butter, mushroom or pepper sauce, Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
  • -Soup of the day
  • See Blackboard for:
  • -Seasonal Salad
  • Ice cream Sundaes
    • Chocolate, caramel, strawberry or passion fruit.
  • (All Children's meals are available for anyone under 12 years only)
  • Murphy’s Pasta - $19.50
    • (see blackboard for today's pasta)
  • Chicken Nuggets 6 for $4.50
  • Chocolate $2.00
  • 1/2 Scoop $1.60
  • Topper Lasagne $2.80
  • Jam Rap with Chocolate $3.20
  • Chicken & Cheese $2.20
  • -Double $9.50
  • Wontons 6 for $3.00
  • Pickles $5.00
  • Fries – Large served with aioli and tomato sauce $8.00
  • Crispy onion rings $14.90
    • Beer battered onion rings served with aioli dipping sauce
  • -add mushrooms $15.90
  • Ice Cream Sundae $12.50
    • Served with real caramel, chocolate or berries
  • ●Pasta
  • Lamb’s Fry & Bacon Stack $17.90
    • Pan seared lamb’s liver stacked with bacon on a rich mushroom sauce, served with creamy mash
  • Scallop and crispy bacon salad $25.00
    • Succulent scallops, crispy fried bacon with seasonal greens, cherry tomatoes and brined onions
  • Palace Platter - A tempting selection of entrees – 2 Samosas, 2 Bhajees, 2 Pakora & 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Reshmi Kebab served with chutney $15.00
  • Garlic Naan - Leavened bread with a good sprinkling of crushed garlic $3.50
  • Chicken Afghani - Mildly marinated, tandoor roasted, and simmered in a delicate sauce with crushed cashews $15.50
  • Mango Chicken - An exotic curry with tender chicken in a subtle creamy sauce $15.50
  • Prawn Saagwala - Prawns cooked with spinach, tomatoes, garlic and spices $19.90
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of medium spiced chicken, with onions, chilies and coriander $6.00
  • Chana Masala - Chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chilli, garnished with onion rings $14.50
  • Paneer Jalfrezi - Sweet and sour cottage cheese curry with chunky pieces of vegetables $14.90
  • Monster Burger $5.20
    • double meat egg tomato
  • Curry Roll homemade $2.70
  • Beetrcct $3.80
  • Noodle Base $1.50
  • Plain $3.00
  • Extras $0. 90
  • Chicken Nugget $0.80
  • Pineapple Ring
  • 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
  • Fish Bites & Chips
  • Prime Cut 250g Ribeye $25.00
    • served with your choice of salad chips-coleslaw, chips or vegetables with mushrooms, garlic or pepper sauce
  • Bangers & Mash $20.00
    • two 7" sausages on creamy mashed potatoes, peas served with red wine & onion gravy
  • Ice Cream sundae
    • chocolate caramel raspberry or strowberry
  • Roast $13.00
  • Seasoned Wedges with sour cream $10.00
  • Free range eggs on toast $9.5
    • Your choice of poached, scrambled or fried on Turkish or grain toast single 5.5 double
  • Nutella shake $6.0
  • Aroha sparkling elderflower $4.8
    • Rhubarb, Feijoa, Original
  • Banana bread $6.5
    • served with walnut butter
  • French toast $14.5
    • French toast coated in cinnamon sugar and served with berry compote and creamy greek yoghurt
  • Warmed Croissant $8.5
    • with deli ham, maasdam cheese and tomato
  • Margherita pizza $9.8
    • Simple Italian pizza. Tasty tomato sauce topped with a round of buffalo mozzarella and basil. Individual size
  • Change to gluten free toast add $1.0
  • Plain w/ cream cheese $4.00
  • Sandwich w/ bacon, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Plain w/ choc hazelnut spread $4.50
  • Plain w/ cream cheese & jam $4.50
  • Plain $2.50
  • Sandwich w/ casalinga, egg, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich w/ smoked salmon, c/cheese & rocket $10.00
  • Sandwich style $10.00
  • Fries $6
  • Beef Schnitzel $13.5
    • with friess, chopped salad & mushroom sauce
  • Sage & Confit Garlic Chicken Breast $28.5
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $13.5
    • Grilled Cajun chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, peppers & boiled egg
  • 250g Ribeye Steak $30.5
    • Cooked the way you like it
  • Belt Panini $13.5
    • Bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, fries & chopped lettuce
  • Kids Roast $8.5
    • Comes with soft freeze ice cream in a cone
  • Curry of the Day $13.5
    • with steamed jasmine rice
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $7.90/$8.70
  • Fresh Salmon Nigiri 5pcs reg/6pcs jumbo $8.20/$9.20
  • SEAWEED SALAD $3.90/$6.60
    • sesame or mild wasabi dressing options also avail SMALL/LARGE
  • Katsu Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $8.90/$9.50
  • Tasty Tuna 8pcs reg/8pcs double avo $7.80/$8.20
  • 2pcs seaweed salad Gunkan
  • Double Avocado Chicken 8pcs reg/8pcs jumbo $8.70/$10.40
  • FANCY PLATER 2 $32.90
    • 10pcs of salmon Nigiri/3pcs prawn Nigiri/4pcs Avocado Nigiri/4pcs Daikon Cocktail Rolls/4pcs Cucumber Cocktail Rolls
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