Mexicano'sMerivale, Christchurch
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Mexican restaurant · Merivale

Mexicano's

131 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013 Open 7 days · 5 pm – midnight

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 5 pm – midnight
Weekly opening hours for Mexicano's
Monday5 pm – midnight
Tuesday5 pm – midnight
Wednesday5 pm – midnight
Thursday5 pm – midnight
Friday5 pm – midnight
Saturday5 pm – midnight
Sunday5 pm – midnight

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 365 5330 to check.

131 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013

About

About Mexicano's

Found at 131 Victoria Street in Merivale, Mexicano's is a Mexican restaurant that has become part of the Merivale dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on Mexican food. Dishes typical of this style include guacamole and tacos al pastor, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 12 places in Christchurch in the Mexican category, and Mexicano's is among them.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 5 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Mexican restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Mexican restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
AntojitosGuacamole & chips

Made to order

$12–16

Tacos (3)Al pastor

Pork, pineapple and onion

$18–23

Tacos (3)Baja fish

Battered fish with slaw

$19–24

Tacos (3)Mushroom

Chipotle mushrooms

$17–21

AntojitosQuesadilla

Cheese and chicken

$15–19

Tacos (3)Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork

$18–23

Plan your visit

When is Mexicano's busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Mexican restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Mexicano's

Where is Mexicano's?

Mexicano's is at 131 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013, about 1.0 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Mexicano's's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 5 pm – midnight; Tuesday 5 pm – midnight; Wednesday 5 pm – midnight; Thursday 5 pm – midnight; Friday 5 pm – midnight; Saturday 5 pm – midnight; Sunday 5 pm – midnight. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Mexicano's open on weekends?

Yes – Mexicano's is open on both Saturday (5 pm – midnight) and Sunday (5 pm – midnight).

What kind of food does Mexicano's serve?

Mexican food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Mexican restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Mexicano's?

As an estimate, a meal at a Mexican restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Mexicano's?

You can call +64 3 365 5330. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Mexicano's?

The closest is Blax Espresso Bar (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Map of Merivale
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Other Mexican places nearby

Mexican in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
ChiwahwahSydenham–1.1 km
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XoloSydenham–1.7 km
The Flying Burrito BrosSydenham–1.7 km
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