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Hot Like a Mexican Willis Lane

4.9(2,140)
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A weighted average across available review sources, proportional to review count.

Google 4.9 ★ (2,140)

Hot Like a Mexican offers real Mexican food made by real Mexicans, featuring fresh ingredients and ancestral cooking methods.

birria tacos gluten-free vegetarian vegan

What to Order

Birria Combo x2Birria Tacos x2BurritoNachosbeef and vegetarian Nachosbirria tacoshibiscus teahorchatanachosquesadillatacos

Menu Highlights

Birria Combo x2

NZD29.90

A pair of spiced Birria tacos with Melted Cheese, Birria Diced Beef, Pico de Gallo and a side of spiced Beef Broth, includes a regular sized agua fresca.

Birria Tacos x2

NZD25.90

A pair of spiced Birria tacos with Melted Cheese, Birria Diced Beef, Pico de Gallo and a side of spiced Beef Broth.

Tacos x2

NZD19.90

2 Corn Tacos, Rice, Beans, Melted Cheese, Salad, Protein, Salsa.

Burrito

NZD19.90

Rice, Beans, Melted Cheese, Salad, Protein, Salsa in a flour tortilla.

Quesadilla

NZD19.90

A large flour tortilla folded with beans, rice, protein, salad and sauce.

Nachos

NZD23.90

Tortilla chips fried in coconut oil, cheese, beans, salad, protein, a bit of guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

Salad/Naked Burrito

NZD19.90

Seasonal leaves (Cabbage, lettuce, mesclun mix), sauce, beans, rice, protein and sauce.

Chipotle Chicken

Delicious savoury chicken pieces marinated in chipotle and spices; Mexican style.

Birria Beef

Absolutely delicious pieces of oven baked beef marinated with Birria style spices.

Pork Carnitas

Oven baked pork chopped into pieces, "Carnitas" style.

Vegetarian

Amazing vegetarian filling made from potato, cheese, capsicum, onion, hibiscus flowers and Mexican spices.

Vegan

Delicious vegan filling made from potato, onion, capsicum, hibiscus flowers and Mexican spices.

Mild Like a Kiwi

Non spicy sauce made from Tomatillos, Onion, Garlic and Coriander.

Borderline

Moderately spicy sauce made from Tomato, Chipotle, Garlic and Chile de Arbol.

Hot Like a Mexican

Absolutely HOT sauce made from Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Chile de Arbol.

Homemade Tortilla Chips with Fresh Guacamole

NZD12.90

House-made tortilla chips fried in coconut oil, served with our freshly made guacamole.

Tortilla Chip Bag

NZD11.90

A bag of our house-made tortilla chips, fried in coconut oil. Perfect for sharing or snacking.

Salsa x1

NZD12.50

One jar of our homemade salsa — choose your heat level.

Salsa x2

NZD22.00

Two jars of our homemade salsa — mix and match your favourites.

Salsa x3

NZD33.00

Three jars of our homemade salsa — the full collection.

What People Say

"This is the best Mexican restaurant in the southern hemisphere and I have traveled to over 140 countries."

Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity and freshness of the food, along with the friendly service.

"We ordered tacos, nachos, and quesadilla and the most delicious meal was the quesadilla. Really nice place they speak Spanish fresh food. They have really nice fresh mango juices as well. Really kind with children and making jokes with them and letting them try on one of the Mexican hats."

The Vibe

authentic fresh friendly welcoming family-friendly families Mexican food lovers regulars

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