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    Amigos

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Nani P.

    Cute little restaurant in the busy heart of Wānaka. Parking can be a little tricky as the entrance to the car park is directly off the traffic circle. There's plenty of parking in the back of the building for Wanaka Hotel. I imagine that because the restaurant is connected to the hotel that it's alright to park in their car park. Just follow the signs to reception to find the connected restaurant entrance. All of the adjacent street parking is either 30 or 10 minute parking. The ambiance is eclectic and there is a great view out towards the lake if you are sitting towards the front of the restaurant. We got a tortilla soup, Baja fish taco, carne asada taco and pork belly taco. The tortilla soup was tasty and thick. No beans or corn or cilantro to be seen. It was served with a dollop of sour cream and was topped with some tortilla strips and green onions. Although it wasn't what we expected, it was yummy. The tacos....ah, the tacos. I wish I had better things to say. Firstly, we just so happened to be there on taco Tuesday so all tacos were $6. The lower prices helped ease the disappointment. Secondly, they took forever. I'm not sure if everything is cooked to order or if the wide variety of ingredients and toppings for each taco is what caused them to take so long to produce. Honestly, there's just too much going on. Tacos should be simple; these are not. The steak was difficult to chew and had no flavor. The fish taco was the most tasty and the pork belly was just alright. The Classico margarita was just a basic margarita. Would I visit again? Probably. I'd like to give a few of the other tacos a try BUT I'd only come on taco Tuesday when the prices are more appropriate for the quality of the food. If "fancy" Mexican is your thing, this place might be your speed.

    Pink gin! Amazing!
    Claire M.

    Awesome Mexican restaurant attached to the Wanaka hotel - great staff, delicious food and cocktails. Very reasonably priced. Our go-to when in Wanaka - especially on a sunny evening

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    The tacos here are phenomenal and they have tons of gluten free options. Clearly labeled menus for dietary restrictions are available if you ask, but make sure to let your server know about any allergies--the tacos are not gluten free by default. I got the pollo frito and gambas and they were both delicious. The classico margarita was great as well!

    Cauliflower and black bean and carrot tacos with veggie nachos
    Kirsten M.

    Upon walking in there's a stack of sombreros to wear, how festive! Also $5 tacos before 6pm! My friend and I opted to get the veggie tacos: cauliflower and black beans with carrots. We both appreciated how much thought they put into the veggie tacos. You seldom see two options for vegetarians! In my opinion the black beans were too salty, but overall the taco was good nonetheless! I find most places overlook the vegetarian community and throw together some super bland veggies and call it a day. Amigos' veggie tacos were super flavorful. They also make their own hot sauce! A jalapeño one which was very mild and refreshing imo, and a chipotle one which was nice and smokey. Definitely recommend!

    1. Pork Belly w/ Pineapple Salsa 2. Roast Duck 3. Fried Shrimp w/ Chorizo

    Came here looking for a feed after one of the activities we did in Lake Wanaka. They had $5 tacos until 5pm. I ordered 3 tacos. I don't usually go for duck menu items, however, it ended up being the best one, in my opinion. My sister had some quesadillas, and came in a thicker tortilla. Looked very nice and crispy. One thing I will say, the staff member that seated us took a while to come back around, and the place was empty, so I was a little disappointed. Other than that, the rest of the staff were lovely and very helpful! Best Mexican place I've been to!!

    Yana T.

    Nice place, came in for the $5 tacos. The tacos are decent but coming from San Diego it doesn't compare... My favorite was the chicken taco. Their house sangria is great!! Not too sweet and really good. If sangria is your thing, definitely try the one here. Over all nice atmosphere at 3pm.

    Chilli con queso & beef cheek soft taco

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    This is some of the best Mexican I've had anywhere. Fantastic range of tacos. Beautiful twist on nachos. Kid friendly. Just perfect.

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    Live music between 3-5 PM, great tacos Mexican style with NZ touch, amazing margaritas and tasty local beers. What else can u ask for?!

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    Didn't get a chance to try the food. The hostess was having a bad day. Probably should find a job that suits her attitude.

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    Taco Medic - Searle Lane - The bushman - pork belly tacos

    Taco Medic - Searle Lane

    4.7(64 reviews)
    53.1 km
    $

    Taco Medic is in a densely populated restaurant tourist area so it's hard to notice among…read moreeverything else. But, we were feeling tacos for dinner and it popped up as the first suggestion on Google Maps. Walking up to the stall, it was packed full of patrons eating outside, so a good sign. We got four tacos and I've detailed my thoughts below: The Bushman: there was a massive amount of pork belly and the sweet onion reduction which was good, but the huge amount led to mush when I picked up the taco. The integrity of the tortilla was hugely compromised by the toppings, so I wished there was a double tortilla situation. The Stockman: one of my favorites with the green hot sauce they have made from tomatillos and jalapeños. The chipotle créme fraiche were just three big circles on the taco, but it ended up being incredible to cut the richness from the brisket. The Fisherman: first bite and it was way salty and acidic, but I persevered through to a second, which was better. I thought that the fish itself was good, but the balance from the toppings was lacking. The Ken Tuckymwan: my absolute favorite. The freshness from the mango chunks cut through the richness from the fried chicken and that chipotle mayo. I really enjoyed this with the hot sauces they offered. Overall, the integrity of the tacos were really poor as the tortilla almost disintegrated after the second bite. But, the tacos pack a punch of flavor that makes the mess worth it.

    The Adoboman taco was the best thing I ate in my entire vacation in New Zealand. Make sure to…read moresample their salsas. My favorite was the jalapeno tomatillo. While I did find some other tacos to be hit or miss, I'm giving it 5 stars b/c the Adoboman alone is sublime.

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    Taco Medic - Searle Lane - L - R - vege, pork + fish

    L - R - vege, pork + fish

    Taco Medic - Searle Lane
    Taco Medic - Searle Lane

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    Caribe - Left is the vegetarian arepa. Right is the mushroom & cheese empanada.

    Caribe

    4.5(49 reviews)
    53.1 km
    $

    It was my first time visiting Queenstown from the U.S., and I was immediately intrigued by all the…read morefood options in this particular area of town. Caribe caught my attention due to its colorful Latin-inspired decor and tables/seating. I initially asked to order the prawn & cheese empanada, but the cashier told me they did not have prawns. Instead, I ordered the mushroom & cheese empanada, which did not dissapoint! The outer layer was crispy, flaky, golden goodness. The mushroom and cheese combo was not something I've had before. It didn't scream "Latin" to me, but that didn't stop it from being delicious. I also got an order of the vegetarian arepas, which was my least favorite of the two. I wish the veggies that came with it were more hearty; it appeared that they used something similar to a frozen mix of peas, corn, and diced carrots. Again, it was still yummy, but I think it could be elevated with beans! The arepa breading itself was fresh and crispy.

    When missing Latino cuisine in New Zealand, this is the place to visit for that! They have a mix of…read moreMexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Colombian, and Peruvian snacks, meals and drinks. We ordered a passionfruit and regular frozen margarita and both were great! The place itself is colorful, cozy and vibrant which is exactly what you would expect from a Latin restaurant. The food came out pretty fast which is another bonus. The beef empanadas were some of the best I've ever had seriously. The arepa was another great choice and so were the quesadillas. Stop by if you're ever in Queenstown you won't regret this little gem.

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    Caribe - Horchata (best ever!)

    Horchata (best ever!)

    Caribe - Reina pepeada arepa (chicken & avocado arepa)

    Reina pepeada arepa (chicken & avocado arepa)

    Caribe - Reina pepeada arepa (chicken & avocado mix arepa)

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    Reina pepeada arepa (chicken & avocado mix arepa)

    Somberos Mexican Cantina - Beef asada burrito

    Somberos Mexican Cantina

    2.8(16 reviews)
    53.1 km
    $$

    RESTAURANT The restaurant is located upstairs. It is quite…read morespacious and filled with a lot of nice decorations inside. There is free wifi here! You get a pin number that lasts 30 minutes. When we ran out of minutes, we asked for another pin and the waiter was nice enough to give us another one. Bathrooms are located in a separate part of the building. You have to walk outside and it is on the right. There are two stalls and the door knob seem to be broken, but there is a separate lock. Bathrooms are clean but a bit creepy; there was a giant painting of some kind of skull in there. FOOD They have $10 lunch burritos here from 11am-3pm. Typically, the burritos are $12 instead of $10. It costs $2 more for cheese. I ordered the beef asada burrito. We were the only people in the restaurant, so the food came pretty fast. The burrito is a bit on the small size, but not too bad. The tortilla is very crispy, which makes the burrito taste extra delicious. The burrito overall was pretty decent.

    For me I think this place is kinda expensive for what it is. Also, it is by far the least Mexican…read moretasting and looking burrito I've ever had (and that is a lot of burritos), plus the lettuce did not taste good. The tortillas are tasty though, a large portion and tasty ingredients. We had a lunchtime $10 burrito, but they charge 20% extra just for cheese which doesn't make sense. The portion size was big though and felt pretty full by the second half. There's apparently a taco truck nearby but I have not been able to locate it - apparently this is really authentic tasting. Would give this place a miss tbh.

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    Somberos Mexican Cantina - Restaurant Sign

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    Somberos Mexican Cantina

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    Amigos - mexican - Updated May 2026

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