Auckland city has experienced a recent revolution in Mexican food. For many years, the Mexican Café had a strangle hold on the local Mexican dining scene, but these days Aucklanders are spoilt for choice when it comes this delicious style of cuisine.

Below is a list of The Corporate Lunchbox’s favourite Mexican eateries in Auckland

1. Mexico – Delicious, fresh and uncomplicated Mexican food in a buzzing environment. Great value for money and good service, it’s no surprise that this place is constantly packed.  You may have to wait for a table, but the wait is worthwhile 9/10 – Read more…

Mexico’s prawn taco with watermelon and watercress salad and chilli salsa

2. Toro/El Camino (note only afterhours, not open for lunch) – Looking for a place for post-work Mexican food and beverage? Toro Bar and El Camino in Kingsland do amazing Mexican with fresh ingredients, in generous portions, with all the mexi bells and whistles, at an affordable price. Make sure you book, this place is always full 9/10 -Read more…

Toro bar’s taco salad

3. Mexi Kai – A unique food truck producing delicious burritos and tacos. Great on-the-go lunch option, if you can track it down 9/10 – Read more…

Mexi Kai’s Pork Burrito

4. Mexican Specialties - Authentic Mexican food in an authentic Mexican atmosphere. You’ll have to drive to Ellerslie and it’s only open for lunch Thursday to Saturday, but you’ll be rewarded with a flavour fiesta! 9/10 – Read more…

5. Mexicali Fresh - Entry level, Subway-esque, fast-food-style Mexican. Tasty, quick an easy with multiple locations around the city for added convenience. As fresh as the name suggests, won’t disappoint 7/10 – Read more…

6. Mexican Café – Traditionally Auckland’s Mexican Mecca, the Mexican Cafe offers a buzzing atmosphere in an appropriately themed venue. The food is basic, but tasty. Don’t try to split the bill 6/10 - Read more…

7. Little Mexico - Authentic Mexican food in a cosy environment in the heart of Auckland city. Great service, but prices are a little steep and lacks real atmosphere 5/10

Thanks to Concrete Playground’s Will Seal and Auckland Burrito Review’s Ben Polkinghorne.