Christchurch’s Latin American dining scene moves from Brazilian rodízio and homestyle rice plates to Argentine fire cooking, riverside taquerias and modern Mexican cantinas. The city’s best meals in this style share a love of smoke, acidity and generous seasoning. Charcoal-grilled meat, bright chimichurri, fresh salsa, slow-cooked fillings and crisp tortillas create food that works especially well around a shared table. Across the menus, staples such as maize, beans, cassava and rice are treated as essential parts of the meal, not background filler.
The restaurants also suit different occasions. A churrascaria turns dinner into a long, sociable event, while a market stall can deliver tacos or empanadas between city-centre errands. Full-service dining rooms add cocktails and a lively evening atmosphere; casual kitchens focus on burritos, bowls and plates that travel well. Several menus blend regions rather than claiming strict tradition, so it helps to choose according to flavour and format. That range is useful in a city where one table may include dedicated meat eaters, vegetarians and diners who prefer a lighter, vegetable-led plate.
Order with contrast in mind: pair rich beef with salad or salsa, balance fried food with something sharp, and share a few smaller dishes before committing to a large grill platter. Current menus and service periods can change, particularly at market venues and lunch-focused restaurants, so confirm details directly when a particular dish, dietary need or booking time matters. If heat levels are unclear, ask for sauce on the side; the kitchen’s balance is easier to appreciate before extra chilli takes over.
Brazooka – BBQ Brazil
Brazooka offers the most immersive Brazilian churrasco experience in Christchurch. Instead of choosing one main course, diners use a table marker to signal for passadores to bring skewers from the charcoal rotisserie. Picanha, skirt steak, beef ribs, chicken, lamb, pork belly and house sausage can all appear during the rodízio, making this a restaurant for an unhurried appetite rather than a quick plate.
The side dishes keep the parade of meat from becoming one-note. Seasoned rice, feijão tropeiro, farofa, fried cassava, polenta, salads and several house sauces provide freshness, crunch and acidity. Vegetarians and vegans have a separate option, while Brazilian desserts and caipirinhas extend the meal. Brazooka suits celebrations and hungry groups; arrive ready to pace yourself, try unfamiliar cuts and leave enough room for grilled pineapple or pudim de leite.
Address: 505A Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Brazooka - BBQ Brazil Menu
BBQ Skewers
Enjoy all-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ. Children 6-10 years eat half price! Children under 6 years eat for free!
Picanha
Traditional Rump Cap (gf / df)
Fraldinha Maturada
Premium Skirt
Costela de Boi
Beef Spare Ribs (gf / df)
Coxa de Frango
Chicken Drumsticks (gf / df)
Coração de Frango
Chicken Hearts (gf / df)
Medalhão de Frango
Chicken & Bacon (gf / df)
Cordeiro
Marinated Lamb Leg (gf / df)
Lombo de Porco
Tender Pork Loin (gf / df)
Barriga de Porco
Pork Belly (gf / df)
Linguiça Toscana
Homemade Brazilian Sausage (gf / df)
Frango Apimentado
Spicy Chicken (gf / df)
Abacaxi
Pineapple (gf / df / veg)
The Full Brazilian BBQ
All-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ. Children 6-10 years eat half price! Children under 6 years eat for free!
The Full Brazilian BBQ
Vegetarians and Vegan options available (on request)
Get Saucy
Our sauces are homemade to traditional and authentic Brazilian recipes...
Chimichurri
Classic green hot sauce, red chilli flakes, local herbs, vinegar and olive oil. (VEG, GF, DF)
Molho BBQ
Homemade Brazilian BBQ sauce. (GF)
Vinaigrette
Thinly sliced tomatoes with fresh local herbs, lemon juice and olive oil. (VEG, GF, DF)
Sweet Dreams
Save some space for our yummy desserts...
Tapioca Quadrada
Deep fried tapioca squares (GF)
Pudim de Leite
Creme caramel – say no more!
Brownie Brasileiro
Brazilian style chocolate brownies
Mini Churros
With chocolate or caramel sauce
Caboclo Brazilian dessert shot
(alcoholic)
Side Dishes
It's not all about the meat! Our sides balance the flavours perfectly!
Salpicão Crispy Chicken Salad
Seasoned chicken salad with fresh vegetables, homemade mayonnaise and crispy potato chips.
Mandioca Frita
Cassava chips deep fried. (VEG, DF, GF)
Queijo Frito
Colby cheese coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. (VEG)
Salada de Maionese
Brazilian styled potato salad with homemade mayonnaise. (VEG, DF)
Polenta
Popular across Brazil, the chips are made with ground cornmeal and deep fried. (VEG, DF)
Salada Verde
Fresh mixed green salad with homemade dressing. (VEG, GF, DF)
Banana à Milanesa
Banana coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. (VEG)
Arroz Temperado
Brazilian style rice, seasoned with garlic, onion, fresh vegetables and raisins. (VEG, GF, DF)
Feijão Tropeiro
A traditional dish made with beans, bacon, eggs and farofa. (GF, DF)
Farofa
Roasted cassava root flour. (VEG, GF, DF)
Cocktails
Stunning Brazilian cocktails sure to get your party started! Brazil's most famous cocktail is the 'Kai-Pee-Reen-Ya'! and also Brazooka's signature drink!
Caipirinha Tradicional
Perfect for the Full Brazilian BBQ! Made with a combination of white cachaca ('Ka-Shah-Suh'), shaken with fresh lime and sweetened to perfection!
Margarita Amazônica
Tequila infused with mate herb, shaken with orange cognac and our secret spiced sugar syrup.
Batida de Maracujá
Creamy coconut, fresh cream passionfruit, vanilla liqueur and white rum shaken over ice!
Yara
Hibiscus sunk with edible hibiscus flower topped off with Brazilian Miolo Brut sparkling wine.
Mojito Rosa
A Brazilian twist on an old classic. Fresh mint, mashed limes, sugar and white rum topped with a fruity tiwst.
Sangria de Tupi
Our twist on the classic sangria by the glass or the jug! A refreshing mix of chilled merlot, a selection of fruits and spiced with our Amazonian inspired secret syrup.
Tucano Louco
Orange, pineapple and cranberry drizzled with grenadine and spiked with your choice of rum or vodka.
Mocktails
Deliciously refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails...
Tucano
Delicious natural fruit juices over ice and topped with grenadine. Perfect for when all you really want is a cocktail but without alcohol.
Acre
Using our homemade acai berry infusion presented over ice and soda water, garnished with a sliver of orange peel for just a touch of dryness.
Templo Roma
A refreshing Brazilian twist on an old classic. A combination of ginger ale, lemonade and grenadine with a sunken maraschino cherrie for garnish.
Beer & Ale
Heineken
International
Heineken Light
International
Heineken Zero
International
Brazooka Lager
New Zealand
Big Pigeon Pilsner
New Zealand
Coconut Porter
New Zealand
Ordinary Bitters Pale Ale
New Zealand
Roundest Boi Hazy Pale IPA
New Zealand
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola
New Zealand
Coke Zero
New Zealand
Diet Coke
New Zealand
Ginger Beer
New Zealand
Dry Ginger Ale
New Zealand
Dry Lemonade
New Zealand
Sprite
New Zealand
Soda Water
New Zealand
Tonic Water
New Zealand
Guaraná
Brazilian Soft Drink. New Zealand
Lemon, Lime & Bitters
New Zealand
Birch Beers Ginger Beer (w Tumeric)
New Zealand
Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar
Chiwahwah pairs a dramatic riverside dining room with a broad, contemporary Mexican menu. Tacos are an easy way into the kitchen, with fillings that can move from pork belly and spiced meat to seafood and vegetables. Mexican fried chicken, quesadillas, nachos and larger sharing platters make the restaurant flexible for couples, families and groups with different appetites.
The food is bold and generous rather than narrowly regional, and the bar is central to the experience. Frozen margaritas, cocktails and a long evening schedule make Chiwahwah particularly suited to a social dinner on The Terrace. Recent diners repeatedly praise the lively atmosphere and attentive service, though busy periods can slow the kitchen. Book for peak evenings and share across categories so the table gets freshness, crunch, chilli and a substantial main component.
Address: 136 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar Menu
Aperitivos / Entrantes
Hand hacked guacamole and corn chips
Hand hacked guacamole and corn chips with pico de gallo
Ultimo plato fresco
guacamole, white bean salsa, pumpkin seed salsa served with raw vegetable selection, queso, seaweed and sweet potato crisps
Chiwahwah’s Mexican Monkey bread
baked flat bread topped with garlic queso fundido, jalapeno, pumpkin seed salsa and fresh herbs
Warm peanut mole and jalepeño queso fundido with corn chips
Fried tobacco squid with tomato and garlic
Beef mogo mogo with chipotle crema
Seasoned slow cooked brisket cooked in banana batter
Crispy fried potatoes, red dragon salsa, jalapeno queso fundido
Crispy fried potatoes, peanut mole and jalapeno fundido
Crispy fried potatoes, plain with aioli and ketchup
Crispy fried potatoes, covered with chorizo, corn, cigar onion salsa, grilled cumin queso and sour cream
Taco Clasico
$13.5 each (6 inch soft shell – GFO available). All tacos served with Mexican slaw and aioli.
Cumin and Corona battered market fish
tomatillo salsa, slaw, fried capers and coriander
Smoked beef rib
cumin onion, sour cream and spiced nuts
Pork belly braised in beer, dark honey, banana leaf with fire grilled pineapple
Fire grilled garlic marinated steak
ajillo mushrooms, mustard and fried capers
Chilli pequin lamb
sweet potato, tomatillo-mint salsa
Fire grilled recado rojo chicken
guacamole and peanut mole
Chickpea doughnuts
adobo cauliflower, fried capers with seasame salsa and queso
Citrus marinated duck leg
achiote verde, spring onions and cucumber
Taco Moderno
Toasted crispy nori (seaweed) shell filled with your choice of the following… $16 each
Roasted coconut, pumpkin seeds, garlic chilli and lime
Smoked salmon, kimchi, rice and roe
Shredded chicken, green mango salad with lime salsa
Soft shell crab, Al Pastor, sweet and sour pineapple, smoked roja salsa
Ceviche
Marinated raw market fish
fresh lime, coconut, green chilli, avocado and pepitas
Market fresh Salmon
fresh citrus, ginger, red chilli and radish
Lados
Pico de gallo
Guacamole
Queso fundido
Tortillas 3
Tortillas 5
Aioli
Sour cream
Ketchup
Red dragon salsa
Chipotle crema
Pickled jalapenos
Corn chips
Peanut mole
Miso crema
Mexican slaw
Especialidades
Mexican fried chicken torta (3)
our famous fried chicken sandwiched with toasted bun, pickled cucumber and miso crema
Chilli beef with roasted sweet potato, sour cream, camomile, honey & ground pepitas
Quesadilla De Bistec Y Queso
Better known to us as ‘steak and cheese’. guacamole and sour cream
Shredded achiote chicken Quesadilla
with BBQ guava salsa and 3 queso. with guacamole and sour cream
Ajillo mushroom, corn and onion quesadilla with queso
guacamole and sour cream
Wagyu beef & mushroom alambres
oregano & garlic marinated fire grilled beef rump skewers, red onion, peppers with white bean truffle salsa & hot peppercorn crema
Lamb & chorizo alambres
oregano and garlic marinated fire grilled lamb leg skewers, chorizo, red onion, peppers with white bean truffle salsa
Baby pork ribs
marinated in onion, garlic and spices, slow cooked, fire grilled, lashed with sticky lime sauce and slaw
Chiwahwah’s famous Mexican fried chicken
Carne Asada
garlic marinated fire grilled steak with pepita chimichurri and smoked cumin salt
La Ensalada/Las Verduras
Aztec super seed salad with avocado, root vegetables and fresh lime
Roasted cauliflower steak, pomegranate, herbs, garlic and romesco salsa
Charred green beans, crumbled queso, olives and green garlic chimichurri
Agave roasted beets with avocado and habanero crema
Ajillo mushrooms and manchego
Platos
All the toppings chilli beef nacho’s
platter of corn chips, chilli beef loaded with guacamole, cumin onions, black beans, jalapeno queso fundido, pico de gallo and sour cream
Mexico-City style whole roast achiote chicken
warm tortillas, chorizo corn, cigar onions, slaw and 3 salsa’s (approximately 30 minutes)
Slow roasted chilli pequin whole lamb shoulder
warm tortillas, sweet potato, roasted beets, slaw and 3 salsa’s (approximately 30 minutes)
Whole slow roasted pork hock
crackling, Mojito apple salad, warm tortillas, charred green beans and 3 salsa’s (approximately 30 minutes)
Mexican Beast Board
Mexican Beast Board
Half achiote chicken, chunk of chilli pequin lamb shoulder, garlic marinated steak, fire grilled baby pork ribs, warm tortilla’s, slaw and salsa’s (approximately 30 minutes)
Postres
Chocolate lover
dark chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge with raspberry, guava confit, chocolate ice cream
Exotic pineapple cheesecake
lemon mousse pineapple and rum compote with coconut crumble
Deliosa Badass chocolate brownie
warmed dolce de leche and vanilla bean ice cream
Ice cream / sorbet selection (3)
watermelon sorbet, chocolate ice cream and vanilla bean ice cream
Nino / Kids Menu
$9.5 each
Double cheese quesadilla
GFO/V
Chicken taco with slaw
GFO
Crispy fish taco with slaw
GFO
Chiwahwah’s fried chicken
Crispy fried potato, ketchup and aioli
GFO/V
Beef nacho’s with queso fundido and sour cream
GFO
Kids Postre / Dessert
Chocolate lover
dark chocolate mousse, chocolate brownie with raspberry and guava confit
Ice cream selection (3)
Raspberry sorbet, peanut butter and vanilla bean
Exotic pineapple cheesecake
lemon mousse pineapple compote with coconut crumble
Kids “The Deal”
$16.5. Main – select one. Dessert – vanilla ice cream with chocolate or caramel sauce. Drink – Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta or milk.
The Deal
Main – select one; Dessert – vanilla ice cream with chocolate or caramel sauce; Drink – Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta or milk
Snacks
Hand hacked guacamole and corn chips (GF/V)
Hand hacked guacamole and corn chips with pico de gallo (GF/V)
Beef mogo mogo with chipotle crema (GFO/DFO)
Crispy fried potatoes, red dragon salsa, jalapeno queso fundido (V)
Crispy fried potatoes, plain with aioli and ketchup (GF/DF)
Chiwahwah’s famous Mexican fried chicken
Quesadilla De Bistec Y Queso
Better known to us as ‘steak and cheese’. Includes Guacamole and sour cream (GFO)
Ajillo mushroom, corn and onion quesadilla with queso
Includes Guacamole and sour cream (GFO/V)
All the toppings chilli beef nacho’s
platter of corn chips, chilli beef loaded with guacamole, cumin onions, black beans, jalapeno queso fundido and sour cream (GFO/VO)
Market fresh Salmon ceviche
fresh citrus, ginger, red chilli and radish (til 10pm) (GF)
Fish Taco
Cumin and Corona battered market fish, tomatillo salsa, slaw and coriander
Chicken Taco
Fire grilled recado rojo chicken, guacamole and peanut mole
Snacks – Dessert
Chocolate lover
dark chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge with raspberry, guava confit and chocolate icecream (GF)
Café
Café Sole (espresso)
Cortado (macchiato)
Americano
Café conleche (flat white)
Leche Manchada (latte)
Carajillo
café solo with brandy or whiskey
Soy
Decaf
Syrups (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut)
Te Caliente
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Peppermint
Green Tea
Ginger Limoncello
Port & Vino De Postre
Charcoal Gully Late Harvest Central Otago Gewürztraminer (750ml)
Askerne Hawke’s Bay Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
St Remy VSOP Brandy (30ml)
Sandeman 10 year (60ml)
Sandeman 20 year (60ml)
Tequila Liqueur
Old Jenkins Cerveza
1800 Coconut Tequila
Xanath Crema de Vanilla
Agavero
Damiana Herbal
Kids Drinks
Mexican ‘Jarritos’
Cola, Mango, Mandarin, Guava, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Watermelon
Juice
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit
Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta, Lemonade
Milk
Scoundrel
Scoundrel serves soft corn tacos in a converted warehouse filled with plants, relaxed seating and an old Austin truck. The kitchen builds small tacos with punchy fillings and fresh garnishes, then lets diners adjust the heat through an unusually broad hot-sauce library. Ordering several styles at once is more rewarding than repeating one filling, especially when the table can compare meat, chicken and vegetable options.
This is also an all-day neighbourhood bar rather than a single-purpose taqueria. Proper coffee, tap wine, beer and broader daytime and evening dishes make it useful from brunch through late dinner. The room is dog-friendly and intentionally informal, with food ordered at the bar during some services. Scoundrel works best for friends who want tacos, drinks and time to linger; add fried cauliflower, chips or another shared dish when the tacos are serving as dinner rather than a snack.
Address: 375 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Scoundrel Menu
Weekend Menu
Sat-Sun 9-2
Scoundrel Breakfast
Scrambled or poached eggs, hash, black beans, creamy mushrooms, pea & avo guac, greens, salsa, ciabatta
Granola
House-made granola, maple & coconut brittle, fresh fruit, chia pudding, compôte, banana whip, your choice of milk
Flat Wrap
House sourdough flatbread stacked with seasonal veg and greens, pickled carrot & daikon, hummus, aioli
Waffles & Bacon
House-made waffles, crispy bacon, fried banana, whiskey maple sauce, berry compote, crème fraîche, walnut praline
Buddha Bowl
Ever-changing salad served with turmeric rice, black beans, hummus, salsa, pickles & ferments, greens, toasted seeds, nuts, roast chickpeas
Mushrooms on Toast
Served on garlic ciabatta with house-made pickles
Breads & Spreads
Your choice of focaccia, seeded sourdough or house-made sourdough bagel, with: Jam, cream cheese; Pesto, aioli, feta; Pea & avo guac, salsa; Hummus, caramelised onion, pickles
Fries with Aioli
Basic Big Boi
protein powder, frozen banana, cinnamon. All with your choice of milk
Berry'd Treasure
mixed berries, dates, frozen banana, chia, cinnamon, toasted coconut & almond. All with your choice of milk
The Goods
avo, ginger, lemon, spinach, dates, chia, cinnamon, mint, toasted coconut. All with your choice of milk
Build Your Brekkie or Add a Side
Bacon
Crispy chorizo
Chicken, pork or beef
Poached eggs
Scrambled eggs or tofu
Creamy mushrooms
Turmeric rice
House-made hash
Garlic bread
Toasted ciabatta
Toasted seeded sourdough
Pea & avo guac
Hollandaise
House-made pickles
Greens & seeds
Weekday Menu
Mon-Fri 9-2
The Scoundrel
Scrambled or poached eggs, hash, black beans, creamy mushrooms, pea & avo guac, greens, salsa, ciabatta
Eggs on Toast
Scrambled or poached on garlic ciabatta, salsa
Waffles & Bacon
House-made waffles, crispy bacon, fried banana, whiskey maple sauce, berry compote, crème fraîche, walnut praline
Chicken Burger
Fried chicken tenders, Bones pickles, fries, aioli
Flat Wrap
House sourdough flatbread stacked with seasonal veg and greens, pickled carrot & daikon, hummus, aioli
Buddha Bowl
Ever-changing salad served with turmeric rice, black beans, hummus, salsa, pickles & ferments, greens, toasted seeds, nuts, roast chickpeas
Chicken & Chips
Fried chicken tenders, chipotle & lime slaw, fries, aioli
Mushrooms on Toast
Served on garlic ciabatta with house-made pickles
Scoundrel fries
with aioli
Evening Menu – Small Plates
Mon-Sun 4-9
Toasted Garlic Flatbread
hummus, house-made pickles, walnut & almond dukkah
Garlic & Miso Charred Broccoli
cashew & fennel crumb
Pedro's Fried Cauliflower
aioli, smokey BBQ hot sauce
Pork Belly Bites
sticky Asian glaze, slaw, cashew & fennel crumb
Fried Chicken Tenders
Bones pickles, secret sauce, greens
Scoundrel Poutine
beer-battered fries, pork gravy, Evansdale cheese curds
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Parmesan crumb (vegan available)
Scoundrel Fries
your choice of house-made relish, aioli or vegan queso
Chipotle & Lime Slaw
pea & avo guac, walnut & almond dukkah
Evening Menu – Tacos
5 or fewer - 4.5 each | 6 or more - 4 each. Fresh tortilla, black beans, pickled onion, coriander & a side of salsa with your choice of:
Chargrilled chicken
Pulled pork
Braised beef
Vegan chicken
Charred veg & chickpea
Vegan beef
Evening Menu – Something Bigger
Pork Belly & Mash
crispy pork belly, wasabi mashed potato, Asian slaw, cashew & fennel crumb, pork gravy
Taco Bowl
fresh tortilla, salad, black beans, charred broccoli, pea & avo guac, salsa, hummus, house-made pickles, your choice of chargrilled chicken, pulled pork, braised beef, charred veg & chickpea, vegan chicken or vegan beef
Chicken ‘n’ Waffles
fried chicken tenders, house-made waffles, bacon, bourbon & walnut maple syrup
Scoundrel Platter
selection of meats, cheeses, antipasti, breads and house-made pickles
Te Kaha Menu
Scoundrel Poutine
Beer-battered fries, pork gravy, Evansdale cheese curds
Garlic & Miso Charred Broccoli
Served with cashew & fennel crumb
Fried Chicken Tenders
Served with Bones pickles, secret sauce, greens
Toasted Garlic Flatbread
Served with hummus, house-made pickles, walnut & almond dukkah
Pork Belly Bites
Crispy pork belly skewers, sticky Asian glaze, slaw, cashew & fennel crumb
Te Kaha Graze Box
Scoundrel fries with your choice of Pedro’s fried cauliflower, onion rings or chicken nuggets, aioli or tomato sauce
Scoundrel Fries
Served with aioli
Evening Menu – Desserts
Mon-Sun 4-9. Almost every dish is or can be made vegan or gluten free. Please inform your server of your requirements.
A Lil' Somethin' Somethin' Chocolate
chocolate fudge, chocolate truffle, brownie, compote
Scoundrel Cake or Tart
sorbet, compôte (ask what we have today)
Sticky Date Pudding
gingerbread macaroon, butterscotch & walnut praline
Rad Roasting Co Brownie Tiramisu
espresso martini, macaroon spoons
Low & No
Fugazi Session Ale 2.2%
Tiny Hazy <0.5%
Tiny XPA <0.5%
Tiny Stout <0.5%
Soft Drinks
Coke / Coke Zero Sugar
Sprite Zero
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Lime Soda / Raspberry Soda
Canned Beer
BEER 4.8%
Peach Bliss Lager 4%
Swifty Classic Ale 4.2%
Good Shout (LC/LG) 4%
Tap Wine
125ml | 150ml | 375ml | 750ml
Quadri Prosecco NV
from a bottle!
Sauv Blanc, Marlborough
Pinot Gris, NSW
Chardonnay, Barossa Valley
Spirits
inc. mixer | 30ml
Beefeater
Gin
Tanqueray
Gin
Roku
Gin
Malfy Blood Orange
Gin
Champagne & Sparkling
Quadri Prosecco NV
Bird in Hand Sparkling Rose
Greystone Petillant Naturel
Amisfield Brut Méthode Traditionnelle
White Wine
Stone Paddock Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay
Villa Wolf Pinot Blanc, Pfalz - Germany
Mahi Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Red Wine
Los Cardos Malbec, Mendoza - Argentina
Carmen Carmenere, Santiago - Chille
Stone Paddock Scarlet, Hawke’s Bay
El Quincho – Argentine BBQ
El Quincho brings Argentine asado to Riverside Market, with the wood fire visible in the cooking and the aroma of the grill carrying through the room. The parrillada is the clearest expression of the kitchen: rump cap, chicken thigh, pork belly and house chorizo arrive with grilled bread, chimichurri, criolla and aioli. It is designed for sharing and gives newcomers a broad introduction without requiring separate decisions about every cut.
Smaller meals have plenty of character too. House-made empanadas, choripán, milanesa and grilled provolone sit beside individual steaks and burgers, while morcilla gives confident diners a more traditional addition to the barbecue. Finish with flan and dulce de leche if a full grill meal leaves space. El Quincho is lively rather than formal, making it especially good for a market lunch or an early dinner with Argentine wine and a view of the fire.
Address: 16/96 Oxford Terrace, Riverside Market, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
El Quincho Menu
Entrées
EMPANADAS
House made pastry with a premium filling of your choice: Carne a Cuchillo DF — hand cut beef, onions, paprika, cumin and spring onions. Pulled Pollo DF — chicken with capsicum, onions and cumin. Clásica — creamy bechamel cheese, ham and oregano.
SMOKED CABBAGE
Smoked and seared cabbage cut wide and thin, spicy cheese sauce, accompanied by a side of mesclun.
POTATOES TORTILLA
Egg and potatoe frittata served with cheese sauce and mesclun with dijon mustard dressing.
EL QUINCHO’S CHORIZO
Crafted with a perfect balance of 70% pork, 15% beef, and 15% fat.
EL QUINCHO’S MORCILLA
Morcilla (Argentinian Black Pudding). For many, the asado isn’t complete until the morcilla is on the table.
GRILLED BREAD
House grilled bread.
DEMI-GLACE
Rich house demi-glace.
SAUCES
Extra sauce for the table.
Mains
EL QUINCHO PARRILLADA
Wood fire-grilled beef rump cap, chicken thigh, pork belly, El Quincho’s chorizo, grilled bread, chimichurri, criolla & alioli. Choose salad or regular chips.
TOMAHAWK
600g. Juicy, smoky, cooked the way you like it. Ask us for the perfect entrées, sides, drinks, and a sweet finish to make it the real deal.
BEEF RIBEYE
300gr of premium NZ beef ribeye prepared to your liking. Served with a small green salad and chimichurri sauce.
PORK BELLY
Golden pork belly served with a small green salad and chimichurri sauce.
RUMP CAP
250gr of premium beef rump cap prepared to your liking. Served with a small green salad and chimichurri sauce.
CHICKEN THIGH
Tasty chicken thigh served with a small green salad and chimichurri sauce.
LAMB
Low and slow Argentinian-style lamb leg with small green salad and criolla sauce.
MILANESA NAPOLITANA
Argentinian-style beef schnitzel covered in ham, grilled cheese and tomato, with chips.
MILANESA
Argentinian style beef schnitzel with lemon, with a side of chips.
PROVOLETA
Grilled Provolone cheese with a side of salad and wild potatoes.
Buns & Breads
MEAT & SIDE
Lunch special until 4pm. Choice of meat: beef / chicken / pork. Choice of side: chips / salad. Sauce: chimichurri or upgrade to demi-glace (+$7).
BEEF BURGER
All burgers include chips. Add soft drink +$5.50. Flank steak, lettuce, red onion, tomato, cheese and aioli.
CHICKEN BURGER
All burgers include chips. Add soft drink +$5.50. Chicken thigh, lettuce, cheese, tomato, aioli and llawja sauce.
PORK BURGER
All burgers include chips. Add soft drink +$5.50. Pork belly, lettuce, cheese, coleslaw with mustard dressing, char-grilled apple puree.
CHORIPAN
El Quincho’s chorizo, lettuce, tomato, aioli & criolla sauce in housemade baguette.
VEGGIE BURGER
All burgers include chips. Add soft drink +$5.50. Lentil and carrot patty, cheese, smoked cabbage, lettuce, tomato, and aioli.
Dessert
FLAN CASERO
Classic homemade Argentine flan, served with dulce de leche and whipped cream.
Sides
FRESH SALAD
Mesclun, fresh tomatoes, dijon mustard dressing and almond slices. VG DF
HALLOUMI SALAD
Halloumi cheese, dried tomatoes, orange, mesclun, olives and dijon mustard vinaigrette.
REGULAR CHIPS
Chips with chimichurri salt.
CHIPS MATE!
Double-cooked potatoes, cheese sauce, bacon and spring onion.
WILD POTATOES
Double cooked potatoes with aioli and hot sauce.
KUMARAS
Stick kumaras with aioli.
Red Wine
ESTATE MALBEC (AR)
Smooth, soft, with a touch of spice. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
ZORZAL MALBEC (AR)
Fresh, vibrant, a little wild. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
HERMANDAD MALBEC (AR)
Deep, intense. Ask about our 20% off! Bottle only.
PINOT NOIR (NZ)
Delicate, juicy, red cherry. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
White Wine
NAMPE TORRONTES (AR)
Aromatic, floral, peach and citrus. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
ZORZAL CHARDONNAY (AR)
Rich, buttery, tropical fruit. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
SAUVIGNON BLANC (NZ)
Bright, zesty citrus and tropical notes. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
PINOT GRIS (NZ)
Soft, fruity, hints of pear and apple. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
ROSÉ (NZ)
Red berries, delicate floral finish. 150ml / 250ml / bottle.
Beer
CASSELS LAGER (4.4%)
Clean, crisp, light malt sweetness. 375ml.
CASSELS NECTARON IPA (6%)
Bright, hoppy, tropical fruit. 375ml.
PARROTDOG NON-ALCOHOLIC
Pale malt backbone, citrus hops. 330ml.
SOMERSBY CLASSIC APPLE CIDER
Dry apple cider. 330ml.
Cocktails
MOJITO
Bacardi rum, fresh lime and sugar.
MARGARITA
Tequila, triple sec and lime.
FERNET CORDOBÉS
Argentina’s iconic Fernet Branca mixed with Coca-Cola, served the traditional Córdoba way. A must try.
CAIPIROSKA
Vodka, sugar, lime, passionfruit.
Soft Drinks
SODA 330ML
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Lemonade, L&P, Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime Bitters.
JUICE 275ML
Apple · Orange & Mango · Sparkling Apple & Blackcurrant · Apple & Feijoa.
Boteco Cafe and Restaurant
Boteco takes a cross-cultural route, combining South American ideas with Mediterranean cooking and a relaxed bar atmosphere. Small plates, grilled meat, sharing platters and fresh salads make the menu easy to shape around a group. The kitchen is most convincing when the table contrasts something smoky or rich with falafel, vegetables, yoghurt-based sauces or a crisp salad rather than building the whole meal from heavy plates.
The heated outdoor area, live entertainment on selected evenings and shisha service give Boteco a different rhythm from a conventional dining room. It suits a slow evening with friends more than a tightly timed pre-show meal. Because the menu spans several traditions, ask staff which dishes best reflect the current kitchen and order them alongside a few familiar favourites. Confirm current alcohol and BYO arrangements before visiting, as operating details can change independently of the food menu.
Address: Unit E/237 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Boteco Cafe & Restaurant Menu
Entre
BOTECO Traditional Platter
Hummusdip,Falafel, Baba Ganoush, StuffedGrapeLeaves (served with pitabread)
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Vine leaves wrappedin riceand herbs cookedin lemon sauceand served with Mediterranean Salads
Buffalo Wings
Crispy chicken wings marinatedin BOTECO’s secret marination
Fried Polenta
Fried polentachips served with sweet chilly sauce
South American Fries
Crispy handcut potatoes, mozzarellacheese, mushroom sauceandsour cream
Popcorn Shrimp
Delicious crumbedshrimp served with our home made sauce
Fried Cassasva
HomemadeCassasvafriedand served with sweet chilly
Baba Ganoush
RoastedEggplant cookedin tahini sauceandlemon (served with pita bread)
Egg Plant
Eggplant cookedin BOTECO special way in tomatobase served with pitabread
Pan Fried Falafel
Homemadevegetarian patties served with pitabreadand BOTECO special sauce
Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken breast marinatedin special BOTECO marination grilledandserved with Mediterranean salad
Haloumi Salad
Grilled haloumi with a Mediterranean salad with BOTECO dressing
Mains
Spaghetti Alla Checca
Pasta cookedto perfection in tomato, garlic and basil sauce
Ribeye Steak
Grilled juicy steak, mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables with mushroom sauce
Fish & Chips
Catch of the day with garlic dip served with side Mediterranean salad
Beef Kofta Kebab
Our famous beef mince mixed with secret seasoning on skewers cooked on a charcoal grill with Mediterranean salad, homemade sauces, chips and pita bread
South American Fish Escabeche
Delicious crumbled fish with shrimp sauce served with Mediterranean salad and homemade chips
Lamb Kebab
Lamb kebab skeweres cooked on charcoal BBQ served with Mediterranean salad, homemade sauces, chips and pita bread
Black Tiger Prawn
Whole tiger cooked prawns on skewers with with Mediterranean salad, homemade sauces, chips and pita bread
BOTECO Chicken
Charcoal grilled Chicken breast, mashed potatoes and creamy mushroom sauce served with seasoned vegetables
Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in our secret way served with mash potatoes mushroom sauce
Authentic Mousaka
Eggplant, potatoes and beef mince slowly cooked and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella(served on Mediterranean salad)
Falafel Kebab
Home made falafel patties served with Mediterranean salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
Fettucine
Fettucine cooked with chicken breast and creamy mushroom sauce
Eggplant Kebab
Eggplant cooked in special sauce served with Mediterranean salad, fries, homemade sauces and pita bread
Chicken Kebab
Charcoal grilled chicken breast skewers, served with pita bread, home made sauces, fries and Mediterranean salad
Extras
Garlic Pita Bread
Pita Bread
Garlic Sauce
Tazitzki Sauce
Side Salad
Extra Sauces
Basil Pesto Pita Bread
BOTECO Special Chips
Desserts
Turkish Delights
BOTECO Special Baklava
Mexico Christchurch
Mexico Christchurch delivers a modern, playful version of Mexican dining from its Manchester Street restaurant. The menu is built for mixing: tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, crisp snacks and fried dishes can be shared across the table before anyone needs to commit to a larger plate. Fried chicken is a long-running signature, while vegetable dishes often use smoke, chilli, citrus and creamy sauces to create the same intensity as the meat options.
The room is colourful and energetic, and the cocktail list reinforces the restaurant’s social character. This is a useful choice when a group wants bold flavours and broad dietary flexibility without the formality of a long grill dinner. Portions vary between snack and main-course size, so ask how much food is appropriate for the table. Start with fewer plates, then add another round once everyone has identified the sauces and textures they enjoy most.
Address: 203 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Mexico Christchurch Menu
Sharing Plates
Dúo de salsas
two house-made salsas, served with corn chips
Guacamole
fresh chilli, lime, salsa, coriander, served with totopos
Lamb meatball sopes
corn masa cups topped with tomato salsa, halloumi, red pepper crema, queso, spring onions
Queso fundido “melted cheese” dip
charred corn, grilled chorizo, parsley, drizzled with Apostle chilli oil, served with crunchy corn chips
Birria beef empanadas
slow cooked beef, jalapeños, queso, served with romesco crema (TWO PIECES)
Leek & mushroom chimichangas
braised leek, fennel & onion, sour cream, cheese and cactus, wrapped in tortillas, lightly fried, served with tomatillo salsa topped with cripsy leeks (TWO PIECES)
Fried cauliflower
chipotle mayo, jalapeño mayo, chilli powder, coriander
Mexico fried chicken
chipotle mayo, jalapeño mayo, chilli powder
Tacos
Shared price $9.50
Salsa macha agave chicken
pepita pesto, pickled red slaw, crispy onions, crunchy pumpkin seeds
Halloumi al pastor
kūmara mayo, slaw, grilled pineapple, pickled onions, aji verde sauce
Mexico fried fish
tomatillo salsa, papas, slaw, lime & sumac mayo, citrus onions, candied lemon
Pork belly con cola
chipotle mayo, slaw, green onion, chicharrón
Crispy mushroom & cactus
Salsa fresca, lettuce, crispy chickpeas, jalapeño mayo, cowboy candy
Drenched beef birria
queso, pico de gallo, birria broth, crispy papas
‘Feed Me’ Set Menu
$45pp. Min. 2 guests. Includes: Mexico fried chicken, guacamole, empanadas or chimichangas, choice of taco (pp), choice of quesadilla, churros.
Mexico fried chicken
Guacamole
Empanadas or chimichangas
Choice of taco (pp)
Choice of quesadilla
Churros
Specialities
Mexico ceviche
market fish, al pastor salsa, red onion chilli jam, hibiscus & lime agua, pepita pesto, seasonal fruit, chilli, corn shards
Loaded nachos
guacamole, queso, sour cream, frijoles, salsa, citrus onion, chilli, served with choice of slow cooked beef or grilled chicken
Mexico burrito
rice rojo, frijoles, guacamole, salsa, patatas, queso, crema, served with your choice of slow cooked beef or grilled chicken
Pork belly bites
al pastor glaze, chicharrón, pineapple salsa, al pastor crema, chilli, micro greens
Beef brisket birria burger
nacho cheese sauce, pickled slaw & onions, crispy tostada, pico de gallo, served with birria dipping sauce
Quesadillas
Slow cooked beef
roasted kūmara, whipped feta, chickpeas, red peppers, pickled red slaw, drizzled with hot agave, served with chipotle mayo
Macha agave chicken
queso, ancho spiced kūmara, citrus onions, charred corn, pepitas, served with pimiento crema
Guajillo mushroom & halloumi
charred corn, queso, capsicum, spiced chickpeas, citrus onions & frijoles, served with tomatillo salsa
Sides
Aztec salad
ancho kūmara, broccoli, quinoa, pepitas, whipped feta, beetroot, citrus onions, hibiscus & lime dressing
Cheesy patatas bravas
garlic & queso crema, queso, sour cream, cheese sauce, chilli powder
Desserts
Cinnamon spiced churros
dulce de leche, candied almond crumb (SIX PIECES)
Brownie empanadas
crispy sweet pastry filled with chocolate brownie, chocolate ganache, dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with ice cream (TWO PIECES)
Lunch Favourites Board
Available until 4pm. Choose any taco + guacamole + totopos + fried chicken (or cauliflower) + a 0% Soda or soft drink. Or upgrade to a margarita for $10.
Lunch Favourites Board
Choose any taco + guacamole + totopos + fried chicken (or cauliflower) + a 0% Soda or soft drink. Or upgrade to a margarita for $10.
Kids Eats
V Vegetarian; ✿ Vegan friendly; * GF ingredients; (V) Vegetarian ON REQUEST; (✿) Vegan friendly ON REQUEST; (*) GF ingredients ON REQUEST; ▯ Dairy present; ▼ Soy allergen; ● Nut allergen; ◖ Spice present
Guacamole
with yellow corn chips ✿ *
Pork belly taco
mayo, slaw (✿) ▼
Vegetarian taco
patatas bravas, mayo, slaw ✿ (*)
Fish taco
mayo, slaw (*)
Cheesy patatas bravas
queso sauce, parmesan cheese ✿ ▯ *
Chicken & cheese quesadilla
served with mayo (*) ▯ ◖
Cheese quesadilla
served with mayo (*) ▯
Kids Treats
V Vegetarian; ✿ Vegan friendly; * GF ingredients; (V) Vegetarian ON REQUEST; (✿) Vegan friendly ON REQUEST; (*) GF ingredients ON REQUEST; ▯ Dairy present; ▼ Soy allergen; ● Nut allergen; ◖ Spice present
Cinnamon churros
vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce V ▯
Chocolate ice cream
caramel sauce, chocolate sauce V * ▼
Beer
Corona
Modelo
Emerson’s Pilsner
Panhead Supercharger APA
Craft Beer
Sangria
Virgin Sangria (NON-ALC)
Tinto Sangria (RED WINE)
Blanco Sangria (WHITE WINE)
Wine
Canti Prosecco (200ML) ITALY
Da Luca Prosecco ITALY
Lake Chalice The Falcon Chardonnay NEW ZEALAND
Duck Hunter Sauvignon Blanc NEW ZEALAND
Arrogant Frog Rosé FRANCE
Tequila Flights
A trio of our finest spirit sippers paired with signature sangritas
el Jimador ORIGINAL TEQUILA TASTING EXPERIENCE
Gracias a Dios SMOKY MEZCAL EXPERIENCE
Herradura EXQUISITE TEQUILA EXPERIENCE
House-Made Soda
These are Mexico’s own bespoke zero alcohol recipes
Mexico White Cola
Tropical Guava
Pineapple Watermelon
Mojito
Pink Lemonade (SUGAR FREE)
Specialities (Drinks)
Horchata
sweet & spicy rice drink with cinnamon
Kids Juices
Apple
Pineapple
Orange
Cranberry
Frida’s Margaritas
$18 or $30 for a carafe
THE ORIGINAL MEXICO CITY
salt rim, lime garnish | sugar free available
STRAWBERRY & GUAVA
vanilla sugar rim, mint garnish
BLACK PLUM & CINNAMON
cinnamon sugar rim, cinnamon quill garnish
BLUEBERRY LEMONADE
sugar rim, lemon garnish
El Fogón Grill
El Fogón Grill centres South American cooking on charcoal, smoke and carefully timed meat. Steaks, ribs, chicken and sausages carry a proper grilled crust, with chimichurri and simple sides supplying freshness rather than hiding the flavour of the fire. A mixed grill is the natural order for two or more diners because it shows how the kitchen handles different cuts and lets the table compare texture, fat and seasoning.
Small plates and a weekday lunch format offer a less expansive way to eat, while the full parrilla experience suits dinner. Choose salads or vegetables alongside fries and mashed potato when ordering several meats, and ask about cooking temperatures before the order reaches the grill. The Saint Asaph Street location is central and casual, making El Fogón practical for diners who want the substance of an Argentine-style barbecue without the ceremony of a long rodízio service.
Address: 255 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
El Fogon grill Menu
Tapas
Empanadas
Two pastry pockets filled with your choice of beef, chicken, mushrooms and cheese, chorizo corn and cheese or vegetarian
Ceviche
Fresh market fish marinated in citrus juices, chilli and coriander
Choripan
Chorizo on bread topped with pico de gallo.
Calamari
Salt and pepper tender squid with tartare sauce.
Fries
Fries with Tomato and Aioli Sauce
Jalapeno and Cheese Poppers
Crispy bite sized balls of fried Jalapeno stuffed with creamy cheese. Served with tartare sauce
Arepa Trio
Salads
Salad
Mesclun and veggies with passion fruit dressing
Parrilladas
Parrillada for One
PERFECT VARIETY Beef, lamb, chorizo, chicken
Parrillada for Two
WISH TO TRY A VARIETY? 2 beef cuts, lamb, chorizo, chicken, pork with two sides and two sauce.
Grilled to Perfection
Pollo A La Brasa
Boneless 1/2 Chicken, traditional marinated and cooked over charcoal
Ribs
Marinated tender whole pork ribs, slow cooked first and grilled later. Include a side and a sauce
Milanese Napolitana
South America version of beef parmigiana
Anticuchos
Pork, chorizo, beef, capsicum and onion skewered and grilled
Ribeye 400g
With bone and grilled to your choice
Lamb
Kiwis favourite cooked South American style
Churrasco Mariposa 500g
Venezuelan tender butterfly steak
Prime Rump 300g
Succulent and juicy grilled at your choice
Entrana 350g
A particularly flavorsome cut loved by Argentinians
Sirloin 300g
Juicy prime Angus cut grilled medium rare, over hot coals
T Bone 500g
Sirloin on one side and tender fillet on the other
Venison Picaña
Venison Rump
Sides
Pumpkin & Kumara Roast
With yogurt sauce
Pure Rustico
Twist on kiwi classsic mashed mashed potatoes
Arepas Fritas
Deep fried cornmeal bread typically from Venezuela and Colombia
Ensalada Verde
Green salad with a delicate passionfruit dressing
Papas Fritas
Potato chips
Pina Asada
Grill roasted pineapple marinated in rum, suger and cinnamon
Yuca with Cream
Cassava chips, sour cream
Sauces
Guasacaca
Venezuelan version of guacamole
Pico De Gallo
Salasa fresca
Chimichurri
Argentinian
Guaro
Medium spicy yoghurt sauce
Tomato
Aioli
Tartar
Lunch Special
Pork Ribs
With Salad or Fries
Parrillada
With salad or fries. Combination of Rump, Chicken, & Chorizo
Milanesa Sandwich
Beef or Chicken schnitzel, lettuce, tomato, and aioli + french fries
Beverage
Soft Drinks
Inca Cola "Peru"
Guarana Brazil
Most Organic Juice
3 Boys Kombucha
Red Bull
Brazilian Kitchen
Brazilian Kitchen serves homestyle plates that feel very different from an all-you-can-eat churrascaria. Picanha can come with rice, beans, salad, farofa and fries, turning one grilled cut into a balanced, filling meal. Coxinha, pastel and cassava fries provide snack-sized introductions to Brazilian comfort food, while chicken parmigiana, burgers and hot dogs give the menu an approachable everyday side.
The portions are generous and the atmosphere straightforward, so this is a strong lunch or casual-dinner choice when the food matters more than polished surroundings. Feijoada appears as a particularly rewarding option when available, bringing beans, meat and slow-cooked depth to the table. Ask about current specials and dessert before ordering, because smaller batches can sell through. Brazilian Kitchen also travels reasonably well, but eating in preserves the contrast between hot meat, crisp fries, fresh salad and crumbly farofa.
Address: 270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Brazilian Kitchen Menu
Starters
ARTISAN COXINHA
Home made coxinha with shredded chicken & cream cheesed filling
CHICKEN SKEWER
Marinated chicken breast with our signature seasoning
Calabresa Acebolada
Fried calabresa sausage with onion.
Coracao De Galinha Acebolado
Marinated chicken heart with garlic, pan fried with onions.
Fries - with our signature seasoning Medium size
MEDIUM SIZE
Cassava - with our signature seasoning Medium size
MEDIUM SIZE
PASTEL
Home made pastel contains mince beef and cheese
Rice Meal
Steak Picanha 300 GR with Mushroom Sauce
Grilled picanha (Rump Cap), served with rice, beans, cassava, potato salad with creamy mushroom sauce
Picanha 200 GR
Served with rice, beans, fries, salad, farota and vinagrete.
Chicken Fillet 150 GR
Served with rice, beans, fries, salad, farota and vinagrete.
Vegetarian Rice Meal
Veggie patty served with rice, mashed potatoes, salad.
Special
*BRAZILIAN HOT DOG
HOT DOG WITH TOPPING PRICE FOR ONE HOTDOG
Chicken Parmigiana
Homemade tomato sauce & parmesan cheese, served with rice & fries.
GRILLED CHICKEN & SALAD ON RICE 150 GR
GRILLED CHICKEN ON RICE & SALAD WITH OUR SIGNATURE DRESSING 150 GR CHICKEN
Beef Schnitzel
Beef Stripioin with our homemade creamy mushroom sauce served with rice, fries & sauteed veges.
Chicken Fillet Salad 150 GR
Marinated grilled chicken fillet , homemade salad, halloumi with brazilian dressing vinagrete.
Tempe Parmigiana
Tempe ( fermented soybeans ) covered with homemade tomatoes sauce come with rice and salad
Platter Picanha 200 GR
Served with salad, fries
Executive
Executive Beef 150 GR
Beef rum cap served with rice, beans & fries.
Executive Chicken 150 GR
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, beans & fries.
Executive Fried Eggs
3 Fried Eggs served with rice, beans & fries.
Executive Calabresa Acebolada
Calabresa sausage (smoked pork sausage) with rice, beans & fries.
Extra Sides
Farofa
Vinagrete
Rice
Beans
2 Fried Eggs
Fried Egg
Green Salad
Drinks
Guarana
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Zero
Gingerbeer
Fanta
El Rancho Riverside Taqueria
El Rancho is a compact Riverside Market taqueria built around tacos, burritos, nachos and bright, fresh garnishes. The open market setting encourages a simple order: choose two or three fillings, add salsa or jalapeños to the desired heat level, and eat while the tortillas are still warm. Mixed taco plates are particularly useful for comparing meat styles without committing to one large burrito.
The owners frame the food around the South American habit of sharing meals and culture, and the stall’s colourful presentation matches that welcoming idea. El Rancho is best for lunch, an early dinner or a quick stop while exploring central Christchurch; Riverside Market hours make late-night plans less reliable. Seating is shared with other vendors, which helps mixed groups but can become busy. Confirm the day’s service period and arrive outside the busiest market rush for the easiest experience.
Address: 100 Oxford Terrace, Riverside Market, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
El Rancho Riverside Taqueria Menu
Sides + extras
Dairy Free Available on request
Corn chips with corn salsa or guac or cheese sauce
Corn chips and our corn salsa or guacamole sauce or cheese sauce.
Cheese and jalapeno bites
Tasty jalapenos mixed with cheese and served with chipotle aioli.
Lemon & pepper squid
Tender squid covered with salt and pepper, served with chipotle aioli.
Beer battered onion rings
Served with chipotle aioli.
Seasoned potato wedges
Served with sour cream and your choice of chipotle aioli or tomato sauce or sweet chilli sauce.
Empanadas
Mexican stuffed pastries “pasteles” filled with beef or our special chicken tinga, served with corn or pineapple salsa.
Extra sauce
Chipotle aioli • Guacamole sauce•Sweet chili sauce •Corn Salsa•Chipotle crema Tomato Sauce•Nacho cheese sauce•Pineapple salsa•Chipotle sauce
Extra meat
Chipotle chicken • Slow cooked beef•Slow cooked pulled pork •Fresh veggies cooked to order
Mains
Burrito
Flour tortilla filled with brown rice, beans, cheese, chipotle crema, green salad, guacamole sauce, corn salsa and pineapple salsa. • CHIPOTLE CHICKEN • SLOW COOKED BEEF • SLOW COOKED PULLED PORK • FRESH VEGGIES COOKED TO ORDER
Burrito in a bowl
Brown rice, beans, cheese, chipotle crema, green salad, guacamole sauce, corn salsa, pineapple salsa, mesclun and carrot. Have it in a GF tortilla shell $1
Chimichanga
Deep fried crispy tortilla stuffed with brown rice, beans, cheese, jalapenos and chipotle sauce. **Only available with chicken or beef or vegetables.
Soft tacos
Flour tortilla filled with beans, cheese, chipotle crema, green salad, guacamole sauce, corn salsa. **Gluten free tortilla available on request.
Quesadilla
Melted cheese with the filling of your choice. MILD (Home made tomato based) MEDIUM (Salsa verde – Green tomatillo Sauce) HOT (El Diablo sauce – Hot spices blend)
Nachos (GF)***
Corn chips covered with beans, nacho cheese sauce, green salad, chipotle crema, guacamole sauce, corn salsa.
Loaded potato wedges (GF)***
A Kiwi favorite, just like nachos but a layer of seasoned potato wedges instead.
Special Platter
El Rancho Platter
Just want to share? This is right for you. A selection of onion rings, jalapeno bites, corn chips and potato wedges. It comes with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli sauce.
Kids
Nachitos (GF)***
Corn chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, mild red sauce, guacamole sauce, pineapple salsa and your choice of filling.
Mini quesadilla
Toasted quesadilla filled with cheese and served with sour cream. Add filling for $2,5
Mini burrito
Flour tortilla filled with brown rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole sauce, red sauce and your choice of filling. Add beans and lettuce for $1
Kids loaded potato wedges (GF)***
Just like nachitos but with a layer of seasoned potato wedges instead.
Desserts
***You may get some gluten traces on these items.
Churros
A set of churros dusted with cinnamon-sugar and served with Chocolate or Caramel dipping sauce.
Cinnamon chips
Crispy tortilla chips are freshly fried and are loaded up with a mix of cinnamon-sugar your taste buds will love, served with Chocolate or Caramel dipping sauce.
Zambrero Tower Junction
Zambrero Tower Junction provides a fast-casual option for burritos, bowls, nachos and tacos. Diners choose the base, protein, beans, rice, salsa and sauces, so the meal can be adjusted for appetite and dietary preferences with little fuss. A bowl keeps the ingredients distinct and is easier to lighten with extra salad, while a burrito delivers the most portable and substantial format.
This branch is useful for an uncomplicated lunch, takeaway dinner or meal before shopping around Tower Junction. The food prioritises consistency and customisation over the regional detail found at the independent grills and taquerias. Recent feedback is more mixed on portioning and value, so state the desired ingredients clearly as the meal is assembled. The official branch page remains the most reliable place to confirm split trading hours before making a special journey.
Address: 4 Troup Drive, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Zambrero Tower Junction Menu
Burritos
Big Classic Burrito
Protein, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños and sauce. VG V
Classic Burrito
Protein, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños and sauce. VG V
Small Classic Burrito
Protein, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños and sauce. VG V
Big Signature Burrito
Protein, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, Signature Salsa, jalapeños and sauce. VG V
Signature Burrito
Filling, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, Signature Salsa, jalapeños & sauce. VG V
Small Signature Burrito
Filling, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, IQ Salsa, jalapeños & sauce. VG V
Big Toasted Burrito
Filling, rice, beans, double cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños & sauce. VG V
Toasted Burrito
Protein, rice, beans, double cheese, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños and sauce. VG V
Small Toasted Burrito
Filling, rice, beans, double cheese, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños & sauce. VG V
Bowls
Big Classic Bowl
Filling, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños & sauce. GF VG V
Classic Bowl
Your choice of filling with jasmine rice, pinto beans, cheese, sour cream, salsas and cos lettuce. GF VG V
Small Bowl
Filling, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsas, jalapeños & sauce. GF VG V
Big Signature Bowl
Protein, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, Signature Salsa, jalapeños and sauce. GF VG V
Signature Bowl
Protein, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, Signature Salsa, jalapeños and sauce. GF VG V
Small Signature Bowl
Filling, black rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, Signature Salsa, jalapeños & sauce. GF VG V
Nachos
Big Nachos
Protein, Zam spiced corn chips, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, jalapeños and sauce. GF V
Nachos
Crispy corn chips topped with your choice of filling, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and our tomato salsa. GF V
Small Nachos
Crispy corn chips topped with your choice of filling, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and our tomato salsa. GF V
Tacos & Quesadillas
Dos Capas
A hard shell taco wrapped in a warm soft tortilla Think of it as a sensory joy ride! VG V
Quesadilla Stack
Your favourite filling, tomato salsa and cheese, melted between a toasted soft flour tortilla. VG V
Sides
Chips & Guacamole
Crispy corn chips with a large side of house-made guacamole. GF VG V
Kids Menu
Kids Burrito
Rice, filling cheese in a tortilla, a side of corn chips and a Kerri Kids Fruity Drink. VG V
Kids Bowl
Rice, filling, cheese, a side of corn chips and a Kerri Kids Fruity Drink. GF VG V
Kids Nachos
Corn chips, filling, tomato and corn salsas, cheese and a Kerri Kids Fruity Drink. GF VG V
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla with a side of corn chips and a Kerri Kids Fruity Drink. VG V
Final Thoughts
Christchurch gives diners several distinct routes into Latin American and Brazilian food. Brazooka turns churrasco into a celebratory event; El Quincho and El Fogón focus the meal around live fire; Brazilian Kitchen offers comforting everyday plates. Chiwahwah, Scoundrel, Mexico and El Rancho cover tacos from full-service nights out to quick market meals, while Boteco broadens the table with Mediterranean influences and Zambrero handles convenient custom-built orders. Each format rewards a different pace, from a quick market lunch to an evening built around several rounds from the grill.
The most satisfying meal usually comes from matching the format to the occasion. Share a parrillada when the table has time, choose tacos when variety matters, and add acidic salsa, salad or chimichurri to balance richer meat. Confirm current hours and menus before travelling, then let the contrast between smoke, spice, fresh herbs, crisp tortillas and slow-cooked fillings shape the order. Sharing across the table reveals more of each kitchen and prevents one rich dish from dominating the experience.