Hot Like A Mexican brings its bright, direct style of Mexican street food to Tenancy 1 inside Willis Lane. Diners order at the counter, then choose a place in the precinct's shared seating area, so the experience is relaxed and easy to fit around a city centre lunch, a gathering after work or a meal before another Willis Lane activity. The open food hall setting also lets mixed groups combine this menu with other vendors while still eating together.
Birria is the clearest expression of the kitchen's approach. Spiced beef is cooked slowly until tender, tucked into tacos and served with broth for dipping, producing a meal that is savoury, rich and deliberately hands on. The tacos section extends beyond that centrepiece with other fillings and compact portions, making it straightforward to try more than one flavour or add a taco to a shared order rather than committing to a single large dish.
Burritos, quesadillas and nachos provide the more substantial paths through the menu, while a salad style naked burrito offers the same flavour profile without the tortilla wrap. Tortilla chips with guacamole work naturally as a side for the table. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free markers appear throughout the selection, helping diners navigate the menu without having to treat dietary requirements as an afterthought.
The drinks keep the meal connected to its Mexican inspiration. Hibiscus, horchata and mango aguas frescas provide colourful non-alcoholic choices, joined by Mexican soft drinks for something familiar and fizzy. Beer and margaritas suit a more leisurely visit, especially when several plates are being shared. With quick counter service, communal seating and food that ranges from a single taco to a complete burrito meal, the Willis Lane branch is adaptable without losing its distinctive personality.
Address: Tenancy 1, Willis Lane, 1 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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