Anson from Mexicali Ponsonby has been applying his trade for well over a decade, is an absolute legend and home to the best cali burrito in Auckland. Big fan of the shredded chicken tacos as well. Highly recommend trying. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales
Myself and a friend were here tonight for a super light dinner. The food was actually okay but the service was bizarre. The guy serving us was vaping in between taking our order as well as while he was preparing the order right in front of us and the food took a really long time despite no other customers in store and only order sides. We both also work in fast food hospitality so understand it sucks sometimes but this was like nothing we’d experienced before.
Staff clearly didn’t want to be there and be warned they dont listen to topping requests just charge on ahead. Poor serving size of meat too but still perfectly edible. There are far better options in Ponsonby for similar price.
This place is consistently 6.9/10 "Mexican" food --- you can count on it to be what you order at least. Just get a burrito, ask for 1/2 less rice because their ratios can be pretty off sometimes. It's not great, but it's never bad - and is actually fresh tasting, unlike the horror shows that most "Mexican" restaurants will present you in Auckland.
Me and my workmate went to this place last to last week and guy was working inside setting up , place was closed. On website it says opening time 11am. Guy said we going to open at 12pm. Then yesterday me and Friend went again for lunch and as as per website it says opening time 12pm , we were around 11:50am waited for 10 mints but he was working inside , noticed us but did not open the door at 12pm and in sign language saying us to wait wait , we waited until 12:10pm and then he opened the door and started setting up furniture didn’t bother to apologize for wait or greeting at all. After 5 minutes he asked me what you want ? It was ridiculous that how someone can be that kinda unprofessional and my friend was so angry with this behaviour and we decided to not to go back . Food was okay, chips portion is very small and he did not bother to serve on table. Service is awful won’t recommend to anyone to go there if you have limited time lunch break.
The street nachos are amazing and super yummy! I love that it comes with Queso cheese instead of regular cheddar sprinkled at the top.Dietary restrictions accommodatedVegetarianRecommendation for vegetariansHighly recommendVegetarian offeringsVegetarian menu or section
Went there this weekend May 2023 and found things reasonably bland. The things that could be watered down were eg Sour cream and refried beans. Might be a symptom of trying to make the current environment work with pressures from rising costs and not wanting to pass those costs on. Everything else was okay just okay though. Good selection of different menu options, price is consistent with other places. Nice enough place to sit and watch the world go by from the front tables.
We went to Mexicali for brunch. Greeted with lovely smiles and hospitality ! The waiter allowed us to create out own Nachos with double meat or pulled pork and mince etc. Such lovely service and delicious tasty food !! Great value and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !
This Mexicali is exceptionally consistent. I get it all the time from Uber eats for lunch and it travels well. Obviously not a flavour explosion of authentic Mexican but a great option for a nice balanced and fresh lunch. This store is the best I’ve been to by far.
So tasteless it made me wonder if the food went bad. Worst 70$ I've ever spent....Worst burrito of my life. California burrito
