Mexicali Fresh

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Sun:	11:00 to 22:00

Mexicali Fresh offers fresh and flavourful California-style Mexican food combined with frosty margaritas, the best selection of imported Mexican beer in all of New Zealand, and fast, friendly service.

Every day we chop our salsas, fry our chips, and grill our meats to ensure that your meal is bursting with the freshest flavours possible. Whether you are looking for a quick meal with the family or a casual get-together with your mates, Mexicali is the place to be.

Visit us on Auckland’s waterfront at Prince’s Wharf or in the middle of the action on Nuffield Street in Newmarket. We’re open every day for lunch and dinner from 11 am.

Latest User Reviews

"The staff here are nearly always friendly and downright incredible with their service. I enjoy the food quite a bit, but it is truely the staff that make the place so great. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a better mexican place to go than mexican cafe- these guys blow them right out of the water!"

"SIMPLY UNBEATABLE. SERVICE IN NEWMARKET BRANCH IS ASTONISHING, UNIMAGINABLE FOOD, GREAT FOR FAMILIES, BIRTHDAYS, CHILDREN, OR JUST FOR FUN. JUST INDESCRIBABLE. AS A BUSY MAN, I MAKE ATLEAST 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR THIS RESTAURANTS. THE FOOD DESERVES HOW MUCH IT COSTS. THANKS FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE." more reviews

Chef	Nacho Mama - No chefs, just really great cooks and traditional recipes that have stood the test of time. From LA to Tahoe to Oregon, our award-winning food is the best it's ever been.
Price Guide	Entrée $4 - $6, Main $13.50, Dessert $2 - $5
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos
Set Menus	Set menu 1 $13.50 1 course
Features	$5 corkage Per-bottle, BYO (Wine Only), Dress smart casual, Licensed, Outside dining area, Takeaway, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Child-friendly, Relaxed, Traditional
Food	Gluten Free, Vegan Option, Vegetarian option
Entertainment	Audio visual, DJ
Suitable For	Birthday/Anniversary, Bucks / Hens night, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Large groups information

No bookings required unless you have a group of 8 or more. We can accommodate up to 35-40 in a group, and you can hire the venue for larger groups.

Group booking policy: Notify restaurant minimum 48 hours in advance.

Group cancellation policy: Notify restaurant minimum 24 hours in advance.

Menu

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Mains

Burrito : this is the classic, a giant soft flour tortilla rolled with traditional pinto or vegetarian black beans, lime-cilantro rice and your choice of meat or veggie and toppings.

13.50

Nachos: a heap of our freshly made corn tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese, pinto or black beans, meat or veggie and toppings, finished off with sour cream and guacamole.

13.50

Quesadilla: (say kay-sah-dee-ya) two large flour tortillas filled with cheese, choice of meat or veggie, and toppings, flash-baked and served hot and crispy with guacamole and salsa.

13.50

Tacos: s(say kay-sah-dee-ya) two large flour tortillas filled with cheese, choice of meat or veggie, and toppings. flash-baked and served hot and crispy with guacamole and salsa. each

6.00

Taco Salad: a large flour tortilla bowl layered with pinto or black beans, line-cilantro rice, choice of meat or veggie, and toppings. Served with Chipotle dressing and guacamole.

13.50

Meat and Vegetable Options

Chicken: local-grown chicken marinated in garlic, lime and zesty spices, chargrilled for extra flavour.

Steak: tender New Zealand beef marinated in soy and pineapple juice, chargrilled for extra flavour.

Pork Carnitas: this traditional Mexican dish is made by slow-roasting lean pork in cumin, oregano, onion and one other very secret ingredient.

Veggies: also known as "fajita veggies" we combine sweet capsicums and onions and sauté with our zesty spice mix. The perfect choice for vegetarians.

Double Up: extra meat or have both veggies and meat for only

2.00

Sides

Basket of Chips: grab a basket of our fresh, warm housemade corn tortilla chips with your meal or just to munch while enjoying an icy beer, they just don't get any better than this.

4.00

Black Beans: our vegetarian black beans make a great side dish with tacos or combine them with sour cream and salsa for an awesome dipping experience.

3.00

Pinto Beans: this traditional Mexican side dish is great for eating alone or combine them with sour cream and salsa for an awesome bean dip with a basket of chips.

3.00

Lime-Cilantro Rice: fresh and tasty, this rice is the perfect combination of zested lime and freshly chopped cilantro (coriander)

3.00

Torillas: freshly made, grab a couple of warm flour "torts" for a quick snack. ea

1.00

One Taco: sometimes all you need is one, a small tortilla stuffed with your choice of fillings, cheese, shredded lettuce or cabbage, and toppings, choose soft flour or corn, or crispy corn tortillas.

6.00

Kids

Kid's Nachos: small basket of chips topped with melted cheese, sour cream and mild salsa.

8.00

Beam and Cheese Burrito: the basics - cheese and pinto beans wrapped in a small flour tortilla. Kids love these!

8.00

Cheese Quesadilla: two small flour tortillas stuffed with cheese. Flash-baked and served with sour cream and mild salsa.

8.00

Dessert

Flautas: crispy fried flour tortillas fried in the shape of a flute, rolled in cinnamon sugar.

2.00

Ice Cream: New Zealand Naturals ice cream (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry)

4.00

Dessert Combo: Flauta and ice cream

5.00

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.co.nz to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 5/12/08.

User rating

(3 reviews)

Overall		9.6
Food		9.7
Ambience		9.3
Service		10
Value		9.3

Previous user experiences

Overall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

The staff here are nearly always friendly and downright incredible with their service. I enjoy the food quite a bit, but it is truely the staff that make the place so great. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a better mexican place to go than mexican cafe- these guys blow them right out of the water! (See my reviews (5) - February, 2009)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

SIMPLY UNBEATABLE. SERVICE IN NEWMARKET BRANCH IS ASTONISHING, UNIMAGINABLE FOOD, GREAT FOR FAMILIES, BIRTHDAYS, CHILDREN, OR JUST FOR FUN. JUST INDESCRIBABLE. AS A BUSY MAN, I MAKE ATLEAST 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR THIS RESTAURANTS. THE FOOD DESERVES HOW MUCH IT COSTS. THANKS FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE. (December, 2007)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Great experience!! It reminds me of mexican restaurants in California only the food seems to be tastier. Maybe thats because I have been craving it since I moved to Auckland a year ago. Keep it going guys!

-Red (March, 2007)

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