Reviews of Hola Mexican Cantina. (Restaurant) in Paraparaumu (Wellington).

Hola Mexican Cantina

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24 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand

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Information of Hola Mexican Cantina, Restaurant in Paraparaumu (Wellington)

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Reviews of Hola Mexican Cantina

J.

Brilliant. I loved the decor they have really put an effort into sourcing Mexican memorabilia. Not too many Mexican barbies in NZ lol. We had Friday lunch food was fast, really tasty and very reasonably priced. Sorely tempted by the margarita specials we will have to come back for that. Service deserves a special mention. Top notch!

R.

Four of us just dined here and sampled a good range of items on the varied and exciting menu. The service was friendly, meals came surprisingly quickly and most importantly, everything was delicious. The beers were good, the margaritas were tasty and the gins were a welcome addition to the drinks menu. The crême bruleé topped off a fine meal. Reasonable prices too. Strongly recommend this cheerful, relaxed, quality food restaurant.

k.

Had the most amazing time and food at this restaurant. I was served by a very lovely server, I believe her name was Beth. She was super helpful and made my boyfriends and I's time very very lovely and enjoyable. <3

W.

Had a lovely experience. Food was delicious, especially the fried chicken and the frozen marqueritas!!! Enjoyed the live music and service as well.

L.

Great service and amazing food, staff were very attentive. The nacho and quesadillas were immense. Lovely atmosphere with well curated music.

R.

Great burger and great atmosphere. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy night so all in all a must.

J.

Disappointing. Steaks were cooked well but the 'cafe de paris butter' was too salty and the duck fat potatoes were stodgy. You'd expect them to be crispy, and crunchy not soft and oily. Service was good, attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is welcoming, so no complaints front of house, but the kitchen let's them down. Tasted good but we'll not return. NB, eat upstairs at the grill. Downstairs is better, but not by much..

J.

Jan2022: took some out of towners for a drink. 6pm, Only 2 staff at front (scanner person and bar person) and it was not busy, but got this too busy stress vibe from staff member at bar while waiting to be served. Hola, you are known for cocktails & margaritas which take time. You need that 2nd person in the bar to help with standard orders. Like our beers and pre made secret receipe sangria which had a nice flavour but had too much ice so was terribly watery by our 2nd glass.

Y.

Great food, good service and thanks Fernando for your beautiful songs and live music!

J.

Great menu selection. Good drink menu too. Tacos were all good fairly spicy, queso was decent, chips were excellent. Will be back.

B.

Dined upstairs with the family. Very nicely cooked steak and duck fat potatoes. My wife loved the margaritas

C.

We had five different meals between us and all were fantastic! Great service, amazing food, good selection. If I were still local, I'd be practically living here 🤣

S.

I found a place with a view that's sheltered and I can use my laptop for my mahi. The upstairs is called UMU and that's a way of cooking in the islands. To me as a Samoan that name is making connection to my ancestors who cooked that way every week. In the evening they had a live duo that sang Maori waiata which mixes well with a restaurant that has te reo on the menu. The menu is going to be basic with safe dishes to meet a clientele in Paraparaumu which is weighted on the boomer plus side. Had a long wait for the main, not sure if that's common as it was a first time. Beside a long wait everything was good. I'll be back with the live music as the vibe here works.

G.

Great ribs. Solid Mexican food all around.

F.

The Kurt pizza was delicious and a really good menu, can also recommend the chips, really crispy and perfectly salted. Nice burgers and good food choices for kids too. A mix of indoor, outdoor and outdoor upstairs seating, so you can find the best spot for your group. Good beer and alcohol selection. Keen to come back.

B.

Great staff, service, drinks and atmosphere. Street food only average. But the staff made up for that!

T.

We love Hola Mexican Cantina. Always great service and always excellent food.

T.

Lovely, friendly staff, who obviously know their amazing food well, and their fabulous mocktails are a tasty treat.

B.

Didn't even realize it was Mexican as we entered from the back. Absolutely loved it. Everything was on point. Will be back for sure. Highly recommend 👌

A.

This is the second time we have eaten at Hola. First time was nice, the second time was even better. We love the guacamole and fresh tortilla chips to start off, as we learnt not to eat to much prior to the mains which are a good size. I had a chicken burrito, that was tasty and looked fantastic (there was a pulled pork option as well). The ribs are good, but go for the half size (to much otherwise) Service is attentive and friendly, with good product knowledge. I'll take a photo of the food next time I go, which will be soon.

K.

They were fully booked but they squeezed us in at the bar. Food was great, place looked fantastic, staff were super friendly

W.

Great food and service! Highly recommended been back twice now

M.

Limited menu but good quality. Friendly staff and a great view.

A.

Very loud and upstairs was closed which was disappointing. Just wanted a desert and chat with friends which we did outside, which wasn't as nice as upstairs.

d.

First time going here , there was lots to choose from the menu and it was very easy to read. We ordered a frozen strawberry margarita which was amazing , the food came out fast and the service was awesome! Would recommend to anyone wanting to try it out! 😊

K.

Always great kai, speedy friendly service, awesome drinks selection and value for money!!!

D.

Best range of tequilas on the coast

C.

The best food in Kapiti! Excellent service too.

N.

Dined here with my husband, we both decided on fish and chips. Wow absolutely amazing. Fish fresh, batter crispy, salad was so fresh and wonderfully dressed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely highly recommend. Will certainly visit again. A+++

t.

great place for a casual meal. I had ceviche and it was yum. GOOD mojitos too.

P.

Good food (nice big portions too - esp the pizzas) and mocktails. Friendly staff. Nice comfortable atmosphere on the seafront. Reasonable prices. Not as frequented as it should be for weekend lunchtimes (we often have the place to ourselves). Highly recommended.

S.

Private function and menu so cannot comment on Mexican food. Good service

K.

I went for my birthday and they were so kind and friendly! The food was increidble and the cocktails were really good. The lovely service just topped it all off, feeling super comfortable and relaxed. Thanks team :)

P.

Had dinner with friends on a Thursday. Classic margaritas were fabulous. I had half size pork ribs - delicious . Atmosphere great a good vibe

E.

Really nice place. It's going to be really cool in summer. Bar and restaurant seating upstairs

F.

Delicious food that we polished off (Aquito Pork Quesadilla to die for, fajitas to sizzle your life!), and incredible live musician!

H.

Really great service. They were very accommodating to a large group - we sat on the big table by the window. Good meals and perfect flat white.

S.

Average. I had ceviche, nothing to write home about. Would have been better to have the tortilla crisp on the side not soggy under the salad.

R.

Great service with very friendly and attentive staff,amazing cocktails and amazing food. Thank you Hola.

B.

This new cafe ‘Pram Beach’ and upstairs restaurant ‘Umu’ take the going out experience in Kapiti to a whole new level. This place is absolutely amazing, three outdoor areas, two bars, great cafe downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Upstairs is a fantastic white linen restaurant with a bar and lounge all renovated to a five star standard. There are also two outdoor areas upstairs , one West facing and one East. Downstairs is a licensed cafe with another outdoor dining area. Downstairs is more your typical cafe feel compared to upstairs which is plush, warm, moody and just awesome. Great asset for Paraparaumu Beach and the Kapiti Coast.

E.

Awesome... attentive staff, nice atmosphere, comfortable and amazing food. The pork steak was the best I've had, so tasty.

G.

I took my two daughters they for a wee brunch and I would have to say I was I bit blown away how good the food was . The girls loved it . I can see this place being our new go-to .

C.

Hard to find latino cuisine on this side of the ocean; Hola certainly does a solid job on everything we've tried thus far. Highly recommend taco tuesdays as well.

J.

nice taco and sizzling steak fajita, very spicy, very yummy!

R.

Good food - nice atmosphere - but the best part was the amazing service. The wait staff had personality, I never felt crowded or pressured, but felt well taken care of. Loved it.

E.

Wow just wow. Food and service Devine. Upstairs at Umu.

A.

This restaurant is amazing! The food was wonderful, staff were very friendly, and music really made it enjoyable.

M.

Just stopped in for something small to eat and a coffee on my own. Staff were very nice and wait times reasonable. The dumplings I had weren't the best but coffee was great. I was given a dirty water glass but the staff were very apologetic and grateful to notified about the problem. I would recommend this lunch/brunch menus for a family outing.

J.

Food was fantastic, and great size, staff are amazing, would go again

H.

Finally able to post a review of this place.. It is truly amazing! Staff were friendly, happy, kind and great with communication. Food is just incredible!! Perfect sizing and definitely worth our money! We are already planning our next road trip to include a stop here. Left smiling ear to ear!! Thanks heaps guys!! Keep up the amazing job!

J.

Great night learning how to make some fancy margaritas. Excellent hosts, great atmosphere and amazing tacos

L.

Second meal here this month and can highly recommend. Great atmosphere and staff attentive. Great cocktail selection and a massive variety of gins.

s.

One of the best steak I have ever had. Head upstairs for good food and sevice

J.

Hola upstairs grill has been awesome! Food delicious and drinks came quickly!

T.

Just popped in for coffee and cake. Nice atmosphere, friendly, professional staff, good coffee and a sensational apple crumble. Looking forward to going back for dinner and enjoying the views from up top

d.

Great food. Service was awsome . Very friendly staff. Will defintly be going back soon

G.

Nice place, good service. We originally wanted coffee, then stayed for drinks and lunch. They very willingly gave us good advice on the available wine. This place has a few different areas to sit in, access to each area is through doors, or up/down stairs. Each area had its own mood, some indoor some outside, so there's a good choice of settings, or some might say a little like a rabbit warren.

S.

Loved the food. Only small issue. Caulslaw had big chunks of raw onion. The chips were the best I have had in a while. Easy to talk. Great service

G.

The Pram Beach Restaurant was very orginsed and friendly. The staff were very nice and hard working. My family's meals were very delicious. But my tomatoe , mozzorella and basil pesto pizza didn't have much flavour. The meal ideas were very interesting but we didn't know what theme they were aiming for. My family would definitely recommend this restaurant for it's hosting and delicious food.

J.

Fun place, lovely staff, food was 👍

M.

Great food great staff!

M.

Recently had an amazing meal. Great variety of food. Staff were very attentive and went the extra mile to make what was a most enjoyable evening. Will definitely be back. Thanks

V.

Absolutely delicious dinner and fabulous service - all staff we spoke to were super lovely. Hunter looked after us and he was excellent. Very happy to return to this restaurant.

A.

Good food. Definitely going back.

S.

Atmosphere and food were great, service was friendly but waiting an hour for desserts was a bit much. If the staff are new and forget to place the order please just communicate with the customers sooner..

G.

Awesome place. Whole family loved our meals, fantastic service. Highly recommended.

G.

Very tasty Duck burger. Riesling perfect match and the service excellent.

B.

Umu Restaurant (Upstairs Dining Area): We had a three course set menu for our work function. Food was immaculately presented, and service was thorough without being intrusive. Exactly the standard of food and service you'd expect with the par they've set themselves. Successful Christmas do, everyone left satisfied :)

P.

Excellent food, great service, and great atmosphere. Took a little while to get their attention when we wanted coffees after we had finished eating our breakfasts so I didn't give 5 stars but we still enjoyed our time here and would recommend Pram Beach to anyone.

J.

Very nice food.Service excellent

M.

Loved it... Definitely worth the trip. Best Tacos

M.

A gem this place is a must if you like good food also has an excellent wine list and great cocktails served by friendly knowledgeable staff

L.

Great place for lunch margaritas!

K.

Wow this is Paraparaumu secret dinning experience! Creative inspiring flavours! A team of geniuses in service, food and beverages the atmosphere screams relaxing style!

R.

It was OK. Service was very slow. Not sure I'd rush back

M.

First time visit and we weren’t disappointed. Excellent food and service. Steak cooked to perfection and the burger was delicious. Well done Pram Beach!

I.

Great food and atmosphere also staff were great

E.

Came here for lunch with friends and was very impressed. The staff and facility's were both very nice. I ordered a pizza wich was very good but not a recommended choice for just one person.

N.

Hipster hangout. Used to be an empty pub with a 10 buck breakfast. Now with new management and a refreshed seating area its 23 bucks for breakfast and full of twenty somethings. Had a breakfast, wont bother again. Coffee was ok.

E.

Budget friendly with really good food. The staff there are always very kind and helpful. Reallly nice on the inside and the drinks are really good too!

L.

Great meal and lovely outlook.

L.

Very nice food. Great cocktails and service was attentive but not over the top. Thanks!

D.

Had an amazing night making cocktails with strangers I can now call friends. Awesome, friendly staff, ambient atmosphere and vibes. See you again soon!!!

J.

Great place to go for a quite drink, been quite a few times always been good. Friendly staff good food, nice outside seating with the front deck having a great view.

C.

Great place to dine in! Fantastic service, amazing food, delightful view and better drink!

S.

Excellent food and friendly service. Be it a dinner for two or a family function- you can't go wrong! We'll be back soon

C.

Brilliant!! We had a large group and they accommodated easily. Food was great, drinks were a great range even good “virgin cocktails”

D.

Droped the ball when we were there unfortunately, completely forgotten and ignored food and drinks took a long time portions were on the small side but tasty and well plated, I'm sure they can do better.

B.

Great service, delish food

J.

Marvellous atmosphere. Delicious well presented food. Highly recommended.

J.

My steak was good, my wife's lamb was great, coffee was hit and miss - mine was bitter, my wife's was good.

F.

Really nice place. Yum Pizza and cocktails. Friendly staff. Great service. Cool decor. Family friendly too.

S.

Had dinner tonight in the umu restaurant with my partner for his birthday as it was a special night. We didn’t feel the service or the food met the occasion. We had high expectations but were very disappointed.

N.

Amazing food. Great Service. Would absolutely visit again.

T.

Thanks to the lovely, professional staff at Umu. Delicious food & good selection of cocktails, wine, etc, matched with great service & fabulous views. Thanks again.

T.

Friendly and buzzing atmosphere. Tasty bar food too.

H.

Had a couple of beers outside on the balcony. Beer was good, staff were good and the view was good.

n.

Tacos were awesome.

T.

Exceptional food, generous cocktails and great service. Priced very reasonably. Highly recommended.

K.

Beautiful atmosphere. Staff were fantastic, and knew how to manage a good crowd. Food was delish!

C.

Great service and food with extremely big portions.

A.

Went to Pram Beach for the first time today. One word AWESOME!!! Great food, lovely helpful staff and great surroundings. I would highly recommend them

F.

Awesome friendly service and fabulous food (you've got to try the fries, they're the best I've ever had! )

G.

Great restaurant. Great staff. Had a gorgeous night

A.

Really nice food and wine. The Wagyu steak was delicious, as were the scallops. Will be going back.

V.

Great coffee just took awhile to come my most expensive coffee yet to take away $6😲😲😲 can pay less in cafes closer also with great coffee want buy coffee takeaway again here sorry.😔

J.

Nice meal and mains and puddings. And adequate service.

B.

Staff are awesome. Food good desert yummiest my favorite. Highly recommended

S.

Wonderful food, very pleasant ambience, and great service from William. Highly recommended.

s.

Amazing food, friendly staff and very good location right across the beach.

A.

The food was good, however food took a while to prepare and the portions were small for the price paid

H.

Umu was awesome. Lovely ambience and atmosphere. Awesome staff and great food, pork belly was amazing

D.

Fab evening at Umu. Ideal mix of great food, cocktails and service. Added to a experience thanks Riccardo!

J.

Great food and great service, everytime we go!

J.

Amazing food. Great flavour!

g.

best place on the kapiti coast to wine and dine your significant other. can't rate this place highly enough. a must see!!

C.

Awesome place. Spectacular food, great service. Best place on the beach.

J.

Nice food slightly limited with my food requirement of Fodmap. No garlic and soy. Having said that, it was nice food.

P.

Nice staff, good food and very pleasant decor. Well worth visiting.

M.

The pasta I had was so delicious! Would go there again

K.

Great food and service and wonderful atmosphere!

L.

Staff were super lovely, enjoyed a number of old school Tui's. Very enjoyable night.

H.

A welcome addition to fine dining on the coast. Love all the NZ art works on the walls.

J.

Beautiful food and tequila!

J.

Good coffee, great eggs Benedict. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu 👍

M.

Great service and lovely food. Affordably priced even for being on the beach.

H.

Lovely food and great customer service!!

M.

Good for drinks and cocktails. Not too sure about food

L.

Food is great. Great atmosphere

T.

Wonderful meal. Great ambience. Friendly service!

C.

Fantastic Waygu! A+ service. Love the Super Dry beer they make.

J.

Nice environment and good food but pricey

C.

Excellent. Top chefs quality food and efficient waitstaff.

H.

Fantastic pizza! Fantastic cocktails! Fantastic staff! Will be back :)

R.

What great place for a meal and drinks excellent service and good deck

R.

Great meal for a price that isn't too high.

R.

Great meal and service - scallops were primo!

J.

The upstairs bar is a nice place for a drink.

V.

Great food, great presentation, and very accommodating.

N.

Fantastic restaurant. Will definitely be going back.

J.

Great service, good food. Thanks guys.

B.

Nice place, coffee average but not brilliant!

E.

Sadly closing down. Great spot close to the beach

M.

Great food, staff and live entertainment

J.

Great atmosphere, great food, great staff!

H.

Loved the ambience and lamb was tender and flavoursome.

M.

bit slow but good coffee and dogs allowed outside

S.

Only had coffee but it was so good !

H.

Delicious food and the waiter was great

D.

Super cheese scones, unfortunately the coffee was barely warm.

N.

Good Service and food is tasty

N.

Every thing is amazing. You have to try the wagu steak omg.

P.

Delicious food great atmosphere efficient staff

A.

Went for a drink upstairs. Impressive area, cool atmosphere.

A.

Recomend pram beach Great atmosphere good service and the food is very good

L.

Great service, atmosphere and food!

M.

Just popped in for a cheeky Sunday arvo cocktail. Was damn fine!

A.

Nice place to go where you can actually hear the people you are with.

p.

Great staff and food too die for

D.

Amazing service, quality food.

G.

Great place, awesome food

c.

Lovely wait staff n coffee

S.

Great selection of food.

l.

Great

D.

Lovely food and atmosphere

B.

Wonderful food and service.

P.

Lovely meal. Bit noisy.

C.

Always top class friendly service.

C.

Awesome vibe/food/service 👌🏼👌🏼

M.

Loved it!

G.

Need to make more cheese scones! I had to share mine.

P.

Friendly staff. Food was good

J.

Good food great location

w.

Good atmosphere, good coffee

J.

Delicious WOAP & great service.

P.

Fantastic place!! Throughly enjoyed!

A.

Excellent cocktails

J.

Great little place for a beer.

D.

Delicious!!!

T.

Awesome place great food

A.

Good food and company

S.

Great service and very friendly.staff.

S.

Nice food great service

M.

Need to go back and try out the restaurant

A.

Good food and beverage

J.

Great views and service

M.

Food was fantastic.

R.

Lovely food.

W.

Very impressive

C.

Outstanding food

J.

Tastes like home

P.

Nice place to eat

L.

Excellent

G.

👍🏻All Good

D.

Outstanding....

M.

Good service

M.

Great service

N.

Good service

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Fantastic (relatively) authentic Mexican food. A real surprise to find somewhere like this in Paraparaumu.

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