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Mexicali Fresh

137 Quay Street | Prince's Wharf, Auckland Central 1143, New Zealand
+64 9 307 2419
Ranked #172 of 806 restaurants in Auckland Central
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Price range: $5 - $15
Cuisines: Mexican
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Dining options: Dinner, Late Night
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LucieB644
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

Wonderful & friendly place with great, fresh food! Totally unique to New Zealand! More

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joan_row
auckland new zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

Friendly staff, fab. food. We love the burritos, taco salads, chips,double sided tacos and the low price. The place is upbeat and yummy. Both locations great, yet parking is less at Nuffield Street location. We are Californian's who've lived here 12 years and we love the joint. Just writing about it now is making me want some! Our son was... More

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Suzanne M
Bend, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Mexicali's burritos are the best around, filling and tasty, made just the way you ask them. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Every time I went to Mexicali during my stay in Auckland I felt like they really cared about the quality and consistency of their food and wanted to make sure I had a good experience. Mexicali is... More

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JustinCherry
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

If you are looking for great Mexican food in a relaxed, yet classy, restaurant, Mexicali Fresh is for you. Service is unbeatable, staff are a blast to chat with & the food is the best around. Also a great place to bring your friends for a few drinks & chill by the water. More

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ScooterAKL
Auckland
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

You get what you pay for. Good for a once in a while visit or if you need a meal that will mop up excessive alcohol. Great place to take kids. Food always fresh More

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Margaret J
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Food is pretty good considering that Mexican restaurants are few and not authentic in NZ. But, when the staff making your burrito tear the tortilla and don't bother to start over- that was unacceptable to me. Sure they wrap it in foil, but do you want fillings oozing out as you eat it? Just a training issue, really. On the... More

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monkeymanNZ
New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

We ordered a burrito which was prepared in front of us. The food was basically 'slopped' onto the burrito from an ice cream scoop and a flicking action of the wrist. When all of the components had been thrown onto the burrito the staff member used the ice cream scoop to smear the food around to mix it up. Looked... More

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Kiwikai72
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Bland and boring but quick and cheap. If you're after really top Mexican, try Little Mexico or Jalapeno, way better More

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JonseyNewZealand
New Zealand
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15 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Great mexican takeaway food. Just love the Taco Salad in a crispy basket. All the food is good and you can add extra toppings at the end of the servery. More

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gjm299
Hastings, New Zealand
Contributor
15 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

Went there yesterday-fast food Mexican style (ish) no frills-food ok but not great. Ok for a quik rush and go meal. More

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