Reviews of Gringas. (Restaurant) in Mangawhai (Northland).

Gringas

201 Reviews

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Mexican restaurant

Shop 15 & 16/7 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai 0505, New Zealand

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Information of Gringas, Restaurant in Mangawhai (Northland)

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Reviews of Gringas

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Great place with great prices! Plenty of outdoor seating or indoor! Really great drinks, we had the frozen cocktails. Great tasting and decent portion sizes. Should definately look to book if coming in on a busy night (we went on a Saturday and it was quite full!) Only let down was one waitress we had who had no idea in terms of what she was serving and guessed what each plate was which was quite unprofessional and I have never seen before. Either than that it was great!

H.

Amazing food and clean modern restaurant. Attentive staff. Really impressed. We had the fish tacos, Mexican burrito, coconut margarita and frozen strawberry guava margarita. Seriously delish!

B.

Gringas - Great family and friends eatery in Mangawhai. Mexican themed menu and drinks. Inside and covered outdoor dining. Parking all around ( can be tricky in busy times). Bookings advised in peak periods. Well presented food, generous portions. Good ambience. Fair pricing. Pleasant, attentive team. A worthwhile destination in popular Mangawhai central.

D.

It was my first time in Mangawhai, hence my first time to eat here at Gringas. This was highly recommended by a local and was super glad we tried ‘em out. This is the best Mexican place I’ve eaten at in NZ, I daresay. We ordered the Quesadilla, TacoTaco + Pork tacos and they were all really good 🤩 Loved that you basically have everything you need on the table — utensils, tissue, tomatillo sauce, hot sauce, water… Service was also quick and friendly, staff was super welcoming, asking how we liked the food of if we needed anything else etc 💕 Because of the amazing experience, I wanted to eat here again the following day but unfortunately we were headed back to Auckland before their opening hours 😢 Highly recommended and will surely be back in case we find ourselves in Mangawhai again 👍😊

J.

Came here on Sunday night with the family. Was a regular at the food truck where it all started. Good food and colourful drinks . A great addition to eateries in Mangawhai.

T.

Congratulations Gringas to your new restaurant the decor and colour scheme a feast for the eyes...such a warm welcoming happy vibe and can only imagine the atmosphere pumping with crowds over summer 🌸 💗 Mum had the fish tacos and I had my regular to die for prawn tacos 🌮 😋 ...your staff so happy and welcoming...you're definitely my all time favourite ❤

T.

Lots of staff milling about on a Friday night but we were dining early. It looked like they were prepping for a big one. This is a great little restaurant. The image on their website is unfortunate insofar that it looks like a roadside stall. Its not. It's a restaurant and everyone knows what they're doing. Raw fish, nachos, burrito all flavorsome and different, not your run of the mill Mexican. The wait staff acted like a team too all looking out for us. This was a very pleasant experience

N.

Amazing meal - fantastic service - incredible drinks. Can't wait to go back. Definitely try the corn ribs!

V.

Gringas do Mexican cuisine well. It's an uncomplicated menu with all the usual; burritos, tacos, quesadilas, corn chips, guacamole. I had tacos, one prawn one pork. It was tasty, filling and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was pleasant, indoor and outdoor dining. I found the staff friendly and responsive when I wanted an extra beer.

A.

They say you can't buy happiness. . I say, you can sure give it a whirl at Gringas in Mangawhai with their espresso martinis topped with cinnamon sugar n a churro, the meals w the k-pow hot sauce and a dessert of churros. . We're so happy 😜🤗😄 sooo good. Plus beautiful people and service. . Next to Brewed As, the addition to Gringas has taken the food hub scene in Mangawhai to the next level 👍

C.

Fantastic food, Fantastic customer service. Staff always checking in to ensure the quality of their food and service was of standard ! The hot shot Auckland bar manager made exceptional drinks, not to mention how amazing the food was. Gringas has become my local go to and I would highly recommend to any one else wanting to try some good quality, authentic Mexican food! Such a popular and busy place, seems the staff are always working extra hard to ensure the best quality is provided to their customers. A++ Highly recommended when visiting the magical Mangawhai !! Ps. Ask for the namesake Margarita (Tommys Margarita)

J.

Great cocktails. Having spent a lot of time in Mexico I found the food did not have a lot of flavour. It was kinda bland. It doesn't need to be chilli hot, and it doesn't take much to give it some flavour, so here's hoping. Not a big downer, just ho hum. Do go for the cocktails tho. They are worth the visit.

D.

Food is great and the girls running the truck were super nice. Unique burritos as they include fries inside some of them. Not an authentic mexican taste, but delicious nonetheless, especially considering how difficult it is to find good mexican cuisine in New Zealand. The steak burrito was better than the pork, as the pork was just a tad too dry. The pricing is on the higher end, but you gotta have a nice treat every now and then. One burrito ($17) is enough to fill you up as well. Great food truck atmosphere with music. Overall, a wonderful food experience.

A.

Food and service superb! Great atmosphere with the Mexican music playing outside! An awesome evening! Thanks to all in your Gringas team tonight! Well done for bringing some energetic vibes to the Heads!!

B.

Dinner on Saturday night was soo yum! Our whole group loved their meals as well as cocktails. Their waiters and service was really good. We all really enjoyed ourselves. Can't wait to go back, especially if they get a mexican band in 🌮🍹

B.

Only one word needed... FANTASTIC Drinks and Food just awesome, just what Mangas needed. Newly renovated, clean and fresh, very cheerful helpful friendly people to assist you with your Mexican Mangawhai adventure. Try the frozen margaritas they are great. Thanks Team well done, definitely the new fav. :-) Cheers

K.

Delicious, well priced food! The owners are such lovely ladies and they made sure to take care of my friends and I on my hen’s night. We will definitely be back. Thank you team!

K.

My wife booked gj a table for us and my infant daughter. We decided to give this place a go as we had seen the reviews online. When we arrived, the staff were really friendly and were very accomodating to the fact we had a child in a push chair and decided to seat us in the most wheelchair friendly spot ( we didn't expect them to go out of their way to do this). The staff were really efficient and got us started with drinks. I ordered the regular frozen margharita (it was refreshing) and my wife just got a coke. For food I ordered the corn ribs to start then the prawn/vege tacos for main. My wife decided to just have the churros. Food came out super fast which was great. Only thing I would say is the entree and mains pretty much came out at the same time. Possibly watch the timing to allow people to enjoy the entrees without being bombarded with the mains too quickly. Not a big issue just something we noticed. Food was DELICIOUS! Corn ribs were seasoned and cooked well. Luckily there were 6 as I could have eaten 50. The tacos were really fresh. Prawns cooked very well. Generious anount of salad. I dobbed a bit of salsa verde (I am assuming made in house ) which tied it all together. The churros were fresh. The cinnamon ice cream was to die for. We couldn’t have been more impressed. Portions very generous. The service was good. The casual atmosphere was very inviting. Staff were friendly. If in Mangawhai, we couldn’t recommend this place more. Price wasn’t too bad considering the quality of the food and service.

T.

Awesome food!!! Yum Margarita's!!! The Taco's were a good size and tasty as!! Book in advance in January to avoid any disappointment. Highly recommended

J.

Nice place to eat, good menu, reasonable prices and nice range of drinks too. Friendly staff as well. Food had good flavour, we had the California style chicken burrito and it filled us up for the day.

H.

Awesome atmosphere at the roadside mobile Mexican food diner... I appreciate a good burrito anywhere I travel and this one's pretty good but will only drop down one star because I think it's a bit pricey location... Otherwise, 4⭐

E.

Gringas had delicious steak Cali burritos & lovely, friendly staff! Brilliant customer service on a busy night - definitely recommend for eats in mangaz🌯

R.

Amazing service, loads of outdoor covered seating. Highlights were the margaritas and tortillas and guacamole. Everything else was good but these were the standouts.

S.

Best Mexican style food we've ever tried in New Zealand, full of flavor and dishes are generously served, would love to visit soon again!

T.

Delicious food 😋 my favourite is prawn tacos 🌮 but everything looks fresh and tasty...thumbs up 👍

B.

My new favourite food cart. I literally travel a 200km round trip just to eat there. Friendly staff, great food and quick service. Picnic tables on site for those travelling. I highly recommend the steak and fries burrito.

C.

This food is the best I’ve eaten in New Zealand. So fresh. Love the NZ inspired twist. Usually don’t like Mexican as they add so much yuck stuff but Gringas keeps it simple, while still having so much flavour. Price is so worth it. The food is so filling. I don’t know anywhere you can get a main this delicious and filling for $19. Girls in the truck work so hard and it shows. Highly recommend! Wish this was in Auckland!

G.

Mexican restaurant, super friendly service. Had a chicken burrito Californian style, was delicious and so filling couldn't finish it...if your in the area a must try eatery. 😋

S.

100% recommend the Corn (Ribs), the tacos are fresh and delicious. The toasted coconut margarita is out of this world followed very closely by the Gringarita. Will definitely be back.

E.

Best burrito I’ve had in NZ. Had the veggie burrito and it was exceptional. The tortilla chips were freshly fried and great guacamole. Would consider the 2 hour trek from Auckland for another one! Thanks ladies

F.

So good !!! Family ate there tonight .... food, service, beverages were all excellent. Love the new location and will definitely be eating there again (real soon!!!).

D.

Great food!! Best tacos around!!

R.

Drinks were good, kai was nice -very fresh. Will be good to see some more Mexican selections come up in the future

D.

Loved the nachos and the sweetcorn!

D.

Good company, great atmosphere happy hour Margaritas what more do you need.

D.

Yummy food, cocktails, and churos so nice. Great service too. Will go again.

N.

I lived in California for 10 years where Mexican food is a staple of your diet. I am so glad that we have our very own place to grab tacos and burritos right here in Mangawhai! Super delicious food and really great staff. Try the pork burrito ;)

K.

Love your new restaurant. Bright and breezy ! Great food and fantastic service.

E.

Best food in Mangawhai by a long way. Try the beef tacos and the churros. The fries rule too. Stop reading this review and go get some right now.

T.

Brilliant food and stoked that you guys are now situated in mangawhai centre. Seriously can't rate this enough, go and get some! Cheers, Tom

S.

Well worth the visit. Delicious food, excellent wait staff.

J.

Great service. Great Margaritas and Amazing Food! Highly recommend!

J.

Awesome food! Generous portions and delicious options made to order. We tried it on a Saturday in the area for the weekend and came back on Sunday to try some more! A corn hole set up on the grass to play while you wait.

L.

This has to be the absolute best Mexican in all of NZ and it’s woman owned. I grew up on the west coast of the US and have desperately missed my tacos and burritos. I’ve tried many places around NZ, but they’ve all been so awful. Gringas has fresh and authentic flavors, and not to mention hearty options for pescatarians and vegetarians. Take all my money. Those tacos could have been $20/pop and still worth it.

D.

Made from scratch, absolutely delicious and super friendly staff. All you could ask for! Only negative is when you finish your plate... 😉

H.

Best food out!! Another Local gem, so yummy

R.

Such a great little business Great food, and the cocktails are delicious

A.

Beautiful food, amazing drinks, great staff 10/10!

R.

Bit pricey but the food was great. Customer service can be improved.

M.

Finally got a chance to eat here tonight after wanting to since we were up in Mangawhai last year. Definitely did not disappoint! Had burritos and they were awesome, fresh with great flavours, will be back asap!

B.

Food was good. Tacos were good sized, though considering they cost $8 a piece they should be. A bit sad that don't offer tacos with a corn tortilla. Food was fresh, and good quality, if a little pricey for traditionally cheap street food.

S.

Unexpected, but amazing tacos and burritos from this lovely foodtruck! Came on the Friday of a long weekend and the wait was an hour, but worth it! Just call in for an order on time.

V.

The BEST tacos I’ve had in NZ. The pork taco is seriously delicious, highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

J.

Yeah... Fine. Not very mexican in flavour. We had the chicken tacos, fish tacos, chicken quesadilla and churros for $49. Plenty for 2 people. Chicken quesadilla and fish tacos were too plain. The chicken taco had a bit of flavour and the churros were all good. Expensive for what it is.

S.

If I could give this six stars I would. The best day of the week is Thursday when the Gringas girls open! Their food is so fresh, amazing quality, and clearly made with love. When I'm feeling healthy - their salads are the BEST - and with so much in there it's a struggle to get through a whole one (and I LOVE my food). Otherwise - the pork tacos are AMAZING, that little hit of sweetness from the pineapple balances out the amazing pork flavours. I've taken friends from the US here, taco aficionados to be sure and they loved it too. So - if you're on the fence, get down there - just don't take my taco!!!

P.

Amazing place. Thought we would try this out while visiting Mangawhai for the weekend. It turns out this may be the best fast Mexican place in NZ we have tried. Will come back here the next time we are in the area 100%.

I.

Delicious steak burrito. They added chips inside it which isn’t very Mexican but no complaints from me! Bit of a wait on busy nights so best to call ahead. Photos of menu attached to help you order.

D.

The best takeaway food in mangas. Been here countless times and it's always amazing. The steak burrito is so good.

E.

Very good food. Tasty Mexican. Good selection & reasonable price. Only suggest is to take a sun hat if you plan on eating there at the large picnic tables. Hopefully they'll get umbrella's soon. Will definitely go again.

R.

Pretty good mexican food. Only one umbrella table tho. We would not have stopped if we had no shade to eat under. It's 30°C today. Not a problem if you taking it away 👍

G.

Loved it. Fresh flavours in the fish tacos, meaty flavoursome burritos. Friendly relaxed staff. Great little food truck.

g.

The silence amongst my family was a testament to how great the food was! Scored a free fish taco even though I didn't mind waiting longer. Superstars the lot of y'all. 👏💯

G.

These guys produce the freshest best tacos every time! It's been a weekly ritual even since they opened! Special Prawn & Pineapple taco! amazing.

E.

Having spent years in north America, I miss my tacos and burritos. These guys have nailed it! Bring your hunger because the breakfast burrito is huge and is delicious. Well done....all three of us will be back!

T.

Awesome mexican food. Well priced and good portions with fresh ingredients. I highly recommend the steak burrito

A.

Yummy. Steak burritos are my favourites. But then I tried almost everything and it was as perfect 👍👍👍😊😊😊 Very highly recommended. Will stop by for a take away anytime without any hesitation.

A.

I really loved the steak burrito with the chips inside, and the steak tacos... hate it when places don't put enough sauces in their food but this place has a good amount 😊 thank you

J.

Good food! Limited hours and long wait on a Friday night but worth it. Better call in your order ahead of time if you can get through.

1.

"If they don't serve Steak and Eggs then I won't eat" has been my mandate when buying take-out since forever. Even my kids said I need to live a little when it comes to satisfying my ( void of anything spicey or hot ), boring and scripted palate. So last Thursday on the advice of a trusted friend and not wanting to go home and cook after a long day at work I took a dive into the deep end and ordered Guackamole with Chips a Chicken Burrito for my wife and a Pulled Pork Burrito for myself. Short version review: 1) Awesome Ladies and service to start with 2) Ate the Guack and Chips like a man possessed 3) Wife adored the Chicken Burrito 4) Speechless after eating my Pork Burrito-absolutely the best "Meal" I have ever had in such a compact package and I say meal because it was so dam filling I never ate a thing on Friday. Not a bad experience for a bloke dining outside his culinary comfort zone. 100% rating Ladies - Cheers Mr Converted.

A.

Hands down the best burrito I have had in New Zealand and I have tried all that I have seen. The girls who run it do an amazing job, fresh ingredients and friendly service. 100% recommend!

D.

Awesome food, every time. Like others have said this is the best Mexican I have ever had, great job to the Gringas team!!! You have to get up here and let the food do the talking.

C.

Nice food, amazing margaritas.

G.

Our family of 4 enjoyed a variety of tasty treats. Very authentic flavours and tastes, highly recommend

L.

The chicken burrito was really great. The ladies are lovely. Pretty long wait but understandable as it was a Friday night and very busy.

T.

Super friendly staff and totally amazing food. The vegan tacos were absolutely delish - I will be back again (soon)!

G.

Excellent food and drink good service to

J.

Awesome staff. Great burritos and churros. Could you guys please come to Auckland and show them how it's done.

S.

5 star as it s tasty i found it expensive but it is very filling and fresh And is it really Mexican or a kiwi Mexican? :)

G.

Love all the home made suaces they put in there steak burritos never tasted anything like it

J.

Great pork burritos. Really enjoyed this place. Go check it out. Girls are really nice too!

j.

Amazing. Best Mexican food I've had in years. Highly recommend!!!

D.

Excellent tasting Mexican food, my daughter had the vegetarian tortilla which she said was the best Mexican she has had. Very friendly service.

P.

We just had a steak and a fish burrito. OMG. Amazingly delicious! We are going back soon!

M.

Yummmmmm Yummmmmm yummmmmm. Fabulous food always so fresh .but most of all is the service friendly happy faces of the lovely girls that look after us.. Don't ever leave 👍🏻🤩👏💕

S.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD that I have ever eaten! Also great customer service, you feel so welcomed, the steak tacos are to die for!

S.

My Burrito was amazing, served with a smile! Thank you so much! (:

M.

Amazing! A regular for us now, and the vegan options are highly appreciated

F.

Awesome food, highly recommended. The tacos were mind blowing!

C.

These girls make some awesome Mexican food. Always delicious, will definitely be back.

P.

Best Pork burritos I've had in NZ in the 2 years I've been here. Amazing. Definately recommend.

W.

The best tacos and burritos in New Zealand. Try the baha fish. You won't be disappointed!

L.

Amazing Mexican in Mangawhai. If your in the area you have to check it out delicious fresh food

N.

Best burrito I have ever tasted amazing would highly suggest getting one yummy yummy

A.

Delicious Mexican and Margaritas!

c.

Amazing burritos!! And service!! Be perfect of open lunchtime on weekdays for the tradies

C.

A very good 👍 bar. 🍻

S.

Food was pretty good if a little pricey for what's typically cheap street food, I do recommend but only on pay day

K.

Love Gringas! The steak burrito is the best.

B.

Consistently providing the goods! Honestly can't get through a week without a dose!

J.

GRINGAS is the best Takeaway food in Mangawhai! Tacos and chips and guac are amazing!!

S.

Best vegetarian burrito ever, great service. It’s my new regular!

m.

Great tasting mexican food. A must to visit.

S.

Outstanding burritos. Amazing quality. Loved it.

J.

Cocktails were superb

k.

Great soul food! Amazing people too! Always a great experience

F.

Mmmmm always delicious food. Nice and easy, quick filling quality meal

G.

Best burrito I've had in New Zealand!

L.

The cerviche was delish

A.

The best steak taco ever. Absolutely loved it. Thanks girls.

T.

Fantastic food and I've been to Mexico.

R.

Not very good value for money, was charged $17 for a small pork burrito.

F.

These girls know how to whip up a good spicy taco

A.

Always so yummy and filling. Very friendly staff too

R.

Brilliant food, awesome staff

S.

It was funky but not blown away by meal.

F.

Gorgeous fresh food, amazing service!

R.

To expensive and abit messy eating tacos, would've been nice if they had it wrapped up in a paper case.

T.

Awesome food.

B.

Popular place, must be the delicious food.

D.

Cool as place, excellent service

M.

Really good Mexican food and great service

J.

Great food loved it

C.

Fantastic food, happy service 😊✨

K.

My favourite taco truck.

J.

Yum! Awesome staff!

O.

Delish!

L.

Best vegetarian burritos ever! 😊

P.

Great food and friendly service

W.

Very tasty food

R.

Legit Salsas!

J.

The pork is outstanding!

J.

Super tasty!!

A.

Super yummy!

B.

Great service and food

J.

Best Food Ever!

C.

Absolutely devine food

J.

Huge asset for the Mangawhai community

E.

Great food

J.

Love Gringas.

S.

Best Mexican

S.

Authentic street food

J.

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