Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina brings a loud, informal streak to Wellington's waterfront, taking its visual and culinary cues from California's coast and the Los Angeles street scene. The Queens Wharf venue runs from lunch into the night, with an atmosphere built for dropping in rather than dressing up. Its formula is deliberately flexible: share a few snacks, settle in for burgers or tacos, or make the visit revolve around a cold drink and the harbour-side energy.

The opening plates lean into heat, crunch and sharp pickles. Habanero tenders arrive with buttermilk ranch and dill pickles, while chilli cheese dip piles corn chips with jalapeños, pickles and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. A crushed avocado plate offers a fresher contrast through poblano, Tajín, salsa roja and pink onions. Those choices make it easy to start communally, moving between cooling ranch, creamy avocado and stronger chilli before committing to a larger dish.

Mains continue the broad Calexican approach without confining every diner to the same format. Birria tacos pair white corn tortillas and melted Colby jack with onion, coriander and a broth for dipping. The smash burger turns to American cheese, pickles, street sauce and shredded lettuce, while the harissa-roasted cauliflower salad combines romesco, kale, salsa verde, pickled cauliflower and hazelnut. A group can therefore mix rich, handheld food with a vegetable-led plate that still carries plenty of texture and spice.

Drinks are part of the cantina's identity rather than an afterthought. Beer sits beside a rotating margarita programme that moves from classic lime and agave combinations to fruit-led twists and frozen serves. Regular promotions and events reinforce the venue's sociable, late-running character, while table reservations and takeaway ordering add practical options. Families should note that it is an age-restricted venue, with anyone under 18 required to attend alongside a legal guardian.

Address: 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Rosie's Red-hot Cantina – Wellington Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Red-Hot OG's

Monster Nachos

$41

corn chips, chilli con queso, melted colby jack cheese, pico de gallo, pink onions, coriander, avocado crema, salsa roja, chipotle mayo, jalapeños | NGO. CHOOSE birria beef, chicken or jackfruit

Quesadilla Pizza

Half $26 / Whole $42

12-inch quesadilla, chilli con queso, onion, coriander, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, salsa roja, pink onions, avocado crema. CHOOSE birria beef, chicken or jackfruit

Cali Burrito

$38

grilled marinated steak, pico de gallo, colby jack cheese, chipotle mayo, guacamole, pickled radish, shredded ‘berg, fries, chipotle queso | DFO

Tacos!

all tacos served on white corn tortillas. $11.0 each. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Carne Asada

$11

marinated sliced steak, coriander verde, avocado, lime | NGA/DF

Baja Fish

$11

Baja battered fish, chipotle herb crema, cabbage, coriander, pico de gallo, lime | DFO

Cauliflower

$11

roasted cauliflower, pickled red daikon, jalapeño salsa verde, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds | VG/NGA/DF

Cheeto Chicken

$11

schmaltz-dipped habanero tender, shredded cabbage, Calexican mayo, electric pickles, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, coriander

Pork Belly

$11

jalapeño crema, pibil sauce, crackling dust, jalapeño-pickled pineapple

Baja Prawn

$11

grilled baja prawns, charred corn salsa, smoky chipotle crema, crispy shallot, fresh lime | NGA/DFO

Birria Tacos

Legendary STREET TACOS / 2 for 25.0. ADD birria beef / birria chicken +7.0. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

Birria Beef Brisket

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, birria dipping broth | NGA/DFO

Pulled Adobo Chicken

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, aromatic chicken broth | NGA/DFO

Jackfruit

colby jack cheese, onion, coriander, white corn tortillas, pickled vegetables, chilli cheese queso dip | V/VGO/NGA

Burgs

SERVED IN A BUTTER SEEDED BUN WITH house fries, KETCHUP & AIOLI | NGA BUN AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. ADD BIRRIA BEEF / BIRRIA CHICKEN +7.0. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional. Please speak to our team if you have any dietaries. We try our best, but our kitchen is not completely free of gluten and some items share a fryer.

California Love

Single $27 / Double $32

thick boi smashie, American cheese, Alderson’s pickles, street sauce, red onion, shredded ‘berg, ketchup | NGO/DFO

MCA

$29

hemp & chipotle patty, vegan cheese, Alderson’s pickles, street sauce, red onion, shredded ‘berg | VG/DF

DoggyStyle

$31

schmaltz-dipped chicken, habanero dust, American cheese, Alderson’s pickles, street sauce, shredded ‘berg, red onion, buttermilk ranch

Salads

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

$29

roasted cauliflower, charred corn salsa, avocado, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño salsa verde, toasted pumpkin seeds, coriander, mint | VG/NGA/DF

Ceviche De Pescado

$29

line-caught market fish, tomatoes, cucumber, kiwifruit, jalapeño, coriander, chilli lime dressing, smoky chipotle crema, blue tortilla chips | NGA/DFO

Cali Chicken Caesar

$31 / Add extra chicken + $8

kale, shredded berg, parmesan, schmaltz-dipped chicken, bacon sourdough crumb, soy marinated egg, anchovy dressing, white flour tortilla shards | DFO. Add extra chicken +8.0

Baja Prawn Street Bowl

$33 / Add carne asado + $8

Tajin grilled prawns, cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, roasted corn & black bean pico, guac, chilli lime dressing, coriander rice | NGA/DF. Add carne asado +8.0

Dessert

Chocolate Lava Cake

$15

dark chocolate soil, berries, candied hazelnut, vanilla bean ice cream | V

Hokey Pokey Churros

$17

crispy deep fried churros, cinnamon sugar, hokey pokey icecream, salted caramel sauce, honeycomb crunch | V

Fiesta Piña Sundae

$16

vanilla ice cream, maple roasted pineapple, caramel sauce, coconut caramel pepita crumble, whipped cream, popping candy, red cherry | V

Beer, Cider & RTDs

On tap, bottles, RTDs, and low or no alcohol options.

Heineken Silver Low Carb

On tap

Heineken 0.0%

On tap

Rosie's Lager

On tap

Tuatara Regenerate Pilsner / Hazy Pale Ale / Interstellar IPA

On tap

Non Alcoholic

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

$7.50

Schweppes

$7.50

Dry Lemonade / Tonic / Ginger Ale

Lemon, Lime & Bitters / L&P Ginger Beer

$7.50

Wine – Bubbles

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut

BTL $110

France

Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé

BTL $135

France

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut

FLUTE $17 / BTL $75

Marlborough

Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé

BTL $75

Marlborough

Agave – Blanco

Less than 2 months, neutral oak barrels. Young / Fiery / Citrus / Spice

El Jimador

$13

Olmeca Altos

$13.50

Cazcabel

$15

Herradura Plata

$15

Agave – Reposado

Min. 2 months, less than 1 yr in oak barrels. Warm / Vanilla / Cacao / Cinnamon

El Jimador

$13

Olmeca Altos

$13.50

Cazcabel

$14

Herradura

$15

Wine

Northrow

REG $13 / LRG $19 / BTL $55.50

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Torea

REG $14 / LRG $20 / BTL $58.50

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Jules Taylor

REG $17 / LRG $28 / BTL $82

Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc

Northrow

REG $13 / LRG $19 / BTL $55.50

Gisborne | Chardonnay

Cocktails

+2% surcharge on all credit card and contactless payments.

Woo Woo

$18

Taptails | vodka, peach schnapps, Angostura bitters, sugar syrup, cranberry juice

El Diablo

$18

Taptails | Tequila, blackcurrant liqueur, sugar syrup, ginger beer, lime juice

Mango Mule

$18

Taptails | vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, mango

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