Reviews of Mexicali Fresh Napier. (Restaurant) in Napier (Hawke's Bay).

Mexicali Fresh Napier

348 Reviews

184 Comments

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Mexican restaurant

192 Hastings Street, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand

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Information of Mexicali Fresh Napier, Restaurant in Napier (Hawke's Bay)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Mexicali Fresh Napier

M.

Enjoyed our first meal here. Nice atmosphere. Good service. The fries with Mexicali seasoning and Chipotle crema were yummy and the burritos were tasty and filling. We tried the standard "mini" burrito and the "wet" burrito which comes with extra sauces and salad layered over the top. Looking forward to trying more on the menu.

C.

Really good burritos, they are huge when you get a large. Could do with a bit more fresh chicken though as it tasted quite dry and old. Other than that it was really tasty.

T.

It is definitely one the top Businesses in Napier and Hastings. There is an amazing vibe with it's fresh airy feel with very tasty authentic feeling Mexican food.

B.

Great food here and it’s actually really nice to see that this franchise is not exactly the same as Auckland so you don’t feel like you a dealing with a chain. The food is very similar in quality and the experience is slightly different. I will definitely go back

P.

Pleasant enough but nothing special. Not much bang for your buck. $7 for a small taco or $13 for 2. All 3 of us left saying we wouldn't rush to go back and the $17 would have been better spent elsewhere. Go get a Wonton soup from Pho Viet instead for $9.

B.

While this a chain and you should know what to expect, it is nonetheless a great Mexican place near the centre of town. Even on a busy weekend like the Art Deco Festival the service is prompt, friendly, and the food quality is to match. A very satisfying Mexican meal for a the hungry diner at lunchtime. To compliment your meal, try a imported soft drink beverage from Mexico.

M.

Caught up with some mates while visiting Napier at Mexicali Fresh. The staff were efficient and helpful and the food was great! Some of the beers were out of stock, but there were other options of lager. Had the pork quesadilla which was bloody good!

T.

Ordered via online and was delivered promptly. Thought food was reasonably priced and quite flavoursome and well packaged with recyclable materials. Only gripe was not very warm hence only a 4 but would certainly order again 👍

K.

I tried their loaded fries with BBQ jackfruit. The portion was quite generous considering the price. Although, I really did not like the BBQ flavour jackfruit as it didn't seem go really well with the whole dish. It made the whole dish more sweeter. Having said that, there was a layer of refried beans which I quite like it and I ended up eating the fries with refried beans and salsa and put jackfruit on side. Overall, it was ok but won't recommend to anyone who is foodie like me.

L.

Best burritos in Napier, as my partner and I were hesitating about Mexicali or Z@mbr£r○, we decided to suport Mexicali as the other is not nice in Perth where we live, and no regrets. Really nice burritos, happily we had mini or small ones , they are huge serve and the nachos were really good, definitely will go back, the service was really good, the lady that took our order and the ones delivering them to our table always nice and genuinely helpful. Thank you for a great night out, will be back once a week.

H.

Good sized tacos, mince was my favourite. Can't beat Taco Tuesday $4!

L.

Great food. I like their tacos and the kids like their "spicy chips"

N.

Average service. Portion size were ok. Room for improvement but a quick food option.

M.

Jackfruit Burrito is good for Vegans, they even have vegan cheese!

J.

First time here..good customer service,clean and tidy with a big range to choosecfrom

L.

Service was below average, staff member on counter wasn't very friendly or accommodating! Tables weren't cleared or clean and we had to ask twice to get the table wiped down and even then it wasn't done well. Food was fine, fresh and good value for money. Would recommended $5 Margarita's!

B.

Great food ,good sized portions

V.

Best recent dining experience I've had. Salad bowls are packed full of great ingredients.

J.

The food is okay. Filling but not as tasteful. service is good though I must say. Will be back soon :)

T.

Staff need a happy pill. Not overly friendly. Grilled chicken quesadilla was tasty but so tough it actually hurt on swallowing. 6pm and air conditioner on cold. Dessert with ice cream arrived within minutes of main - really? And no spoons to eat with.

N.

The best Mexican in Napier! Would high reccomend. Caters for gluten free very well also.

S.

Very good.. Staff friendly.. just wished there was more mince in the dish.

J.

Great place to stop for lunch. Have kids sized meals which my girls loved. Beef may be a little spicy for the young ones, but pork and chicken are both decent alternatives.

J.

We visited on Friday evening, during happy hour, and purchased a variety of nacho and taco dishes, as well as margaritas. It was a lovely evening so we sat outside. Our meal was very tasty and satisfying. Our visit was enjoyable and we will be back to do it again.

A.

So fresh, creative and vibrant kai (food) awesome staff and the drinks are delicious.

S.

Jane, Shannon and the rest of there team are incredible. Always helpful happy and always obliging when I need things packed seperatly for food allergies. I really hope you all get looked after there because my experience would not be as good without your team. Thanks for always looking after me and my whanau. A+

H.

Yum Mexican food. Strongly recommend Taco salad or the Soft Shell Tacos.

T.

Friendly staff, delicious food and very nice place to hang out! Gracias 😉

P.

Excellent customer service and tasty food .

J.

Unfortunately we visited on a day where they had run out of salads, so meals were not as great as they could have been however lovely sangria & margaritas.

A.

Food is really delicious and reasonably priced..

a.

Pretty average all round. Would have given 4 stars easily though if I hadnt had to repeat order 3 times tonight. The server just wasn't listening and clearly distracted, I was patient and happily repeated. Just to recieve the sour cream in my meal that I asked not have ( and had to repeat that) and not recieve the extra Guacamole that I paid for.

R.

The vibe here is excellent! Bright, colorful, vibrant, and the food was delicious! The lady behind the counter was very helpful as we hadn't been here before and there were a couple of ways you could order, either stick to a menu, or free-form from the available options (a bit like Mexican Subway I guess, but we used the menu - their creations were likely to be better than whatever I could put together). A great experience. I felt more alive just being there.

D.

Well we love this place great food but whoever preparing this food they don’t really read the order always something missing or they add more spices when order said none overall good

P.

Food was ok but the older women serving us was downright rude I asked her a question about something I was ordering and how hot it was and she said she didn't eat there also I noticed each customer she served she was abrupt with

S.

This place is the best!! I love their many options, gluten free, vegan and even paleo !!

L.

Stopped whil on the road looking for vegan options for both of us. Tim customer service went above and beyond to accommodate us and even made us try a sample of a new product, which we decided to order. Super courteous and excellent burritos with the new vegan chorizo. Thank you Tim! People like you make the difference in this world Sweet as vegan. Com

T.

When you specifically ask for dairy free, get take away and when you open your food it’s covered in dairy. Wouldn’t recommend coming here if you’ve got any form of dietary preference. They aren’t equipped to cater for it unfortunately. Not suitable for vegans. Update: the store followed up and gave me a replacement for free, which was greatly appreciated. The food was okay, and the staff were very apologetic as well.

K.

Found this place by accident but I'm glad we did. Happy hour - $5 nachos, beers and daiquiris on Friday and Saturday 4pm to 7pm is well worth a visit. Loved the strawberry daiquiri. Great location to sit outside and enjoy the sun on a good day.

D.

Jackfruit nachos were pretty damned good. Texmex in NZ? Yes, please!

A.

Traveling to New Zealand and trying the different types of food by far was an amazing experience. Although, when being American you have a craving for tacos you go on a hunt! We literally stumbled on this place as our phones were dead and had no chargers to charge said phones and unsure where to get chargers from either in a different country. Had a huge craving for tacos being pregnant luckily we found a place that was child friendly and open after 4pm on a Sunday as shops in Napier close early. Great Mexican food although it was interesting eating sweet ground beef in a taco nonetheless met my craving for tacos and guacamole. The staff were a bit unengaged, that’s to be kind of expected for teenaged girls working in the food industry who want a check opposed to actual interaction with others. Overall, good food and child friendly expansive menu selection as well.

C.

So I am not a huge fan of avocados despite being a millennial. But my god it was fantastic. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and like all great restaurants it's tucked away I really would recommend it to anyone who wants a casual dining experience or even some Californian Mexican.

B.

So tasty and served very fast 😋 must try crispy fajitas tacos and burritos !!! This place made my day! Thanks

S.

Went this afternoon and ate in. Firstly there was no music on. Was painfully silent. Secondly the girl serving was so miserable. And then there was the food. I've ate jerky moister than that beef! But the cocktail was good!

S.

Mexican food is better than average although I cannot understand why NZ guacamole looks like homogenized green toothpaste, rather than chunky as it should be. Not busy when I was there and had to ask 1 of the 3 employees to wipe my table. When food arrived she picked up dirty dishes from another table but left food bits and never wiped table. Another couple arrived and searched for a clean table and finally sat at rhe dirty one and put napkins on food bits. Another table was left with dirty plates for a long time. I actually was timing how long it would be before the tables were cleaned. Unfortunately, after several minutes I finished my beer and left, tables still uncleaned. Why???

p.

Good food. Sometimes takes a while to be acknowledged by the servers, tho that could be our fault, as we often seem to be ignored at eating establishments in Napier.

A.

Delicious! First place I've been in NZ that does actual refried beans and tostadas. The shredded (barbacoa) beef as well. Hit the spot for some mexi-cali food

S.

Delicious food at affordable prices. Meal kid's size $8.50. Staff could be more helpful...

A.

Great food. Nice staff

F.

Fast service but corn chips were a bit stale and both food and drink were fairly expensive I'm not a Mexican I don't know my mex

H.

Great for catering for large groups

D.

The refried beans here are good. The staff are consistently friendly even if the quality of the food isn't.

G.

Good, healthy Mexican at reasonable prices. Not the most authentic, but still full of flavour. Large menu range, so something for everyone. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage.

J.

Food was amazing, service was super quick. Loved it! Will be back next time im in napier 👌

F.

Great vibe, was busy in there and the turn over was quick and efficient. Food portion was huge so def value for money. And all round really tasty! Def going back again!

L.

Great service, nice food,

D.

Thank you Maggie and the team for always being so welcoming. The food is delicious and feels so healthy. No wonder I keep coming back!

D.

Really great food! A fair variety of things to choose from and pretty reasonable price. Probably our favourite go-to for a snack/small meal

G.

Had nice experience here. First time left a Mexican restaurant feeling full. Very friendly staff

S.

Had the IQ bowl with lamb. Staff were helpful and friendly explaining options. Good range of fresh salads will certainly be back.

P.

Staff friendly and the food was pretty high quality

D.

Great food, served very quickly.

P.

Yummo and healthy - staff were great as well explained the menu options including the kids options

K.

Friendly staff. Delicious and fresh food, value for the money. Family-oriented place. Hope they could add more variety to their dessert choices i.e. churros. ❤️

S.

Good value lunch I dropped in for lunch on a Monday and had the $11 taco salad special. It was very tasty, full of vegies and chicken and good value.

j.

Great for quick cheap lunch. Quick service with a smile. Food delicious.

W.

Burtitos did not impress us at all. The atmosphere was not very mexican. Wouldn't return by choice.

b.

My favorite restaurant in the world just had my 16th birthday there and it was amazing

b.

Fresh, tasty and healthy food in nice clean surroundings. Vegetarian options. I recommend trying dishes with jackfruit (breadfriut). Very nice!

S.

Love this place, friendly staff & excellent service, compliments the deelish food, child friendly and great ambience...a tequila house special melts in nicely. Will be back 💃🏼

A.

Go on Tuesdays! $4 tacos, $5 beers - and they taste really good. The guac is great too!

S.

Simple yet delicious food + friendly, salt of the earth service and relaxed ambience. Highest recommendation.

K.

Service very nice kind of very casual food appeared to be rushed low recently tasty probably little bit more attention to the final dish would be nice

M.

Awesome service, awesome food. Family friendly with great facilities and high chairs. We will be back. A lot.

D.

Good food and great place to hang out

M.

Nice Mexican style foods. Nothing fancy, but that's not a bad thing.

n.

World's best nachoss must but really good nice perfect spice and nice workers

A.

Great food and so tasty

D.

The birbs fly right down into the food prep area. I saw one try to order a burrito, but the staff shoo'ed it away before it got to the guacamole!!

D.

Reasonable fast Mexican food at a good price with Mexican beer to wash it down, great!

S.

Great place and good food. $11 taco salad on Monday nights is a life saver😅

J.

Great chilli and lime chicken tostada with a side of hot tots. Yummy!

B.

Something different after arriving in Napier 2PM. Helpful staff and I enjoyed a chicken burrito .

K.

Takeaway quesadillas delicious in the school holidays

T.

My daughter says their churros were the best she's ever tasted and the service was fast too.

s.

Food was good, and a reasonably priced meal. Menu was good, but food a little mainstream.

L.

They have friendly service and I didn't have to wait long for my food and they got my order perfect and it was delicious.

N.

Alright I guess lady behind counter wasn't very pleasant, looked rather grumpy like she didn't want to be there, also found 3 bones in my meal no biggie it happens but 3 lol peaces??

L.

Best Mexican food I've had in New Zealand!

J.

Huge portions of very tasty food!

B.

Great place to enjoy meal with mates. They also have happy hours.

K.

Great affordable Mexican fast food with alcohol licence!

S.

Great range of food and drinks 😊 great staff, very friendly and fast service 😊

M.

It’s okay fast-food place. I did not like jackfruit & chicken tasted old.

A.

Nice place with great service. The portions are really generous.

D.

Awesome service and great food. I Will be going back for the rest of the menu.

T.

Very good food. Great staff

J.

not bad food for a 'classy' takeaway/eat in. GYG is better though.

P.

It's a burrito place! Not what I expected when I walked in of the street, but it filled the need. Be prepared to need napkins.

D.

Nothing as good as a few crisp taco's and some Mexican beer to wash them down.

M.

Glad we tried this. Wasn’t a fan of Mexican food after mad mex however Mexicali is so good!

V.

Great atmospheres, staff and food. On Taco Tuesday every Taco just 4$!

I.

It's refreshing to have something different if fast foods. Plenty of choices and large portions.

P.

Close to Napier main street. Rooms with a view of the ocean.

J.

Amazing burritos, much better than I thought it was going to be

C.

Great place with some of the best fries I've tasted.

y.

Great food. Love the paleo dish. Fast and tasty.

S.

Friendly staff, great food

M.

Great portions for lower prices, way better than Meximama !

J.

Very nice food would defiantly go back there over and over.

R.

Delicious food and excellent customer service.

J.

I like the food here. Nachos are real good batter than Zembero

j.

Great healthy food in a clean environment

C.

Nice food, great for eating in.

P.

Stopped in a couple of times. Great margaritas in happy hour!

C.

Average food and service, but not un-pleasant.

T.

Amazing food, amazing service and good open hours.

T.

Go in happy hour for $4 tacos and $5 Mexican beers

T.

Frozen margaritas were good. Taco's were ok

H.

The food was yum and very affordable for a family

J.

Good food and drink choice. Staff friendly

D.

Only place il go for Mexican.. the thursday cheap nachos and beers who could complain

A.

Good food, clean environment and fast service

S.

I didn't like the lipstick on my glass. Otherwise fine

G.

Awesome food

M.

Epiccc

h.

The food was nice, but expensive and a little bit cold

B.

The best Mexican in town and you can get tequila in your slushy

R.

Great food loved it.

G.

Basic but OK if you need a Mexican kick. 😄

K.

Awesome place to get a beer a fries and more

s.

Good in napier

H.

Fantastic food and awesome service

K.

Food and service both 5 stars!!

T.

Perfect for kids amazing desert nachos

A.

The margareta slushies are great on a hot day

J.

Beautiful meal and awesome service.

I.

We will be back for more delicious mex

M.

Tidy. Good variety at decent prices. Pleasant service.

b.

Good food

T.

Freindly staff and a good feed, filling.

T.

Great food. Service OK.

A.

Great food and very fast

T.

Awesome Service and yummy Food 😎

B.

Excellent service and food.

C.

Quick service. Great food

J.

Excellent food and prices

M.

Good vegan options

D.

Healthy eating

D.

God's fresh food

S.

Good food

F.

nice good a bit overrpriced

J.

Great spot quick bit.

L.

Dessert Nachos are amazing

E.

Nice relaxing place to eat

w.

Great restaurant

J.

Yea it was ohk

A.

Great service and fast

Z.

Outstanding Mexican food

K.

Great food.

T.

Really good food

R.

Really good food

J.

Good and tastefull

M.

Very tasty.

K.

YUM !

J.

Yummy

A.

Excellent!

M.

Yummy food

D.

(Translated) Very friendly staff. Everything was delicious and very good value for money (Original) Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Alles war lecker und sehr gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis

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(Translated) what ok (Original) was o.k.

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