# Hot Like a Mexican

> Authentic Mexican restaurant in Wellington CBD, New Zealand. Real Mexican food made by real Mexicans.

## Location

- Address: Tenancy 1, 1 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hot+Like+a+Mexican+Willis+Lane/@-41.286774,174.7761468,17z
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars (2,330+ reviews)

## Opening Hours

- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

## Menu

Full menu with prices (NZD): https://hotlikeamexican.com/menu/

### Main Dishes

All mains (except birria items) come with your choice of protein and salsa.

- **Birria Combo x2** ($29.90) - A pair of spiced Birria tacos with Melted Cheese, Birria Diced Beef, Pico de Gallo and a side of spiced Beef Broth, includes a regular sized agua fresca. Gluten-free.
- **Birria Tacos x2** ($25.90) - A pair of spiced Birria tacos with Melted Cheese, Birria Diced Beef, Pico de Gallo and a side of spiced Beef Broth. Gluten-free.
- **Tacos x2** ($19.90) - 2 Corn Tacos, Rice, Beans, Melted Cheese, Salad, Protein, Salsa. Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
- **Burrito** ($19.90) - Rice, Beans, Melted Cheese, Salad, Protein, Salsa in a flour tortilla. Vegetarian, Vegan.
- **Quesadilla** ($19.90) - A large flour tortilla folded with beans, rice, protein, salad and sauce. Vegetarian, Vegan.
- **Nachos** ($23.90) - Tortilla chips fried in coconut oil, cheese, beans, salad, protein, a bit of guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
- **Salad/Naked Burrito** ($19.90) - Seasonal leaves (Cabbage, lettuce, mesclun mix), sauce, beans, rice, protein and sauce. Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Vegan.

### Protein Choices

Included with every main dish — pick one.

- **Chipotle Chicken** - Delicious savoury chicken pieces marinated in chipotle and spices; Mexican style.
- **Birria Beef** - Absolutely delicious pieces of oven baked beef marinated with Birria style spices.
- **Pork Carnitas** - Oven baked pork chopped into pieces, "Carnitas" style.
- **Vegetarian** - Amazing vegetarian filling made from potato, cheese, capsicum, onion, hibiscus flowers and Mexican spices. Vegetarian.
- **Vegan** - Delicious vegan filling made from potato, onion, capsicum, hibiscus flowers and Mexican spices. Vegan.

### Salsas

Included with every main dish — pick one.

- **Mild Like a Kiwi** - Non spicy sauce made from Tomatillos, Onion, Garlic and Coriander. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Borderline** - Moderately spicy sauce made from Tomato, Chipotle, Garlic and Chile de Arbol. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Hot Like a Mexican** - Absolutely HOT sauce made from Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Chile de Arbol. Vegan, Gluten-free.

### Sides & Snacks

- **Homemade Tortilla Chips with Fresh Guacamole** ($12.90) - House-made tortilla chips fried in coconut oil, served with our freshly made guacamole. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Tortilla Chip Bag** ($11.90) - A bag of our house-made tortilla chips, fried in coconut oil. Perfect for sharing or snacking. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Salsa x1** ($12.50) - One jar of our homemade salsa — choose your heat level. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Salsa x2** ($22.00) - Two jars of our homemade salsa — mix and match your favourites. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Salsa x3** ($33.00) - Three jars of our homemade salsa — the full collection. Vegan, Gluten-free.

### Add-ons

- **Eat Like a Mexican (ELM)** ($4.00) - Mexican combo with: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Sour Cream. Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
- **Extra Consomé** ($4.10) - An extra side of our slow-cooked, spiced beef broth. Perfect for dipping. Gluten-free.
- **Extra Protein** ($2.90) - An extra serving of your chosen protein to load up your meal.
- **Guacamole** ($2.50) - Freshly made Avocado Sauce, Coriander, Garlic and Fresh Lime Juice. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Pico de Gallo** ($2.50) - Fresh Diced Salsa, Onion, Tomato, Coriander and Fresh Lime Juice. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Side of Tortilla Chips** ($2.00) - House-made tortilla chips fried in coconut oil. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Extra Beans** ($1.90) - An extra serving of our seasoned Mexican-style beans. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Jalapeño** ($1.90) - Jalapeno chilli slices pickled Mexican style with Carrot and Onion. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Johnny Cash** ($1.90) - The HOTTEST sauce you will encounter. Burns, Burns, Burns. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Smoked Chipotle** ($1.90) - Smoked chipotles for a roasted chilli flavour. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Extra Cheese** ($1.50) - An extra generous helping of melted cheese on your meal. Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
- **Sour Cream** ($0.90) - Cool and creamy sour cream to balance the heat. Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
- **Big Bastard Size** ($7.90) - Supersize your meal — extra protein, guacamole, beans, cheese and salad stuffed in.

### Agua Frescas

All agua frescas available in Regular or Large (+$2).

- **Hibiscus Tea (Jamaica)** ($8.90) - Refreshing traditional Mexican Tea made from imported hibiscus flowers. Add $2 to make it Large. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Horchata** ($8.90) - Traditional Milk & Rice drink from México - Rice, Condensed Milk, Cinnamon, Mexican Vanilla. Add $2 to make it Large. Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
- **Mango Juice** ($8.90) - Mango juice made from real mangos and sugar - Absolutely refreshing! Add $2 to make it Large. Vegan, Gluten-free.

### Mexican Sodas

- **Jarritos Soda** ($9.90) - Authentic Mexican fruit soda — flavours vary by availability. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Mexican Coca-Cola 355ml** ($9.90) - The original Coca-Cola made with real cane sugar, imported from México. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml** ($15.90) - The original Coca-Cola made with real cane sugar, imported from México. Large bottle. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Manzanita Sol Fizzy** ($9.90) - Classic Mexican apple-flavoured sparkling drink. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Sangria Señorial Fizzy** ($9.90) - A popular non-alcoholic Mexican sangria-flavoured soda. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Sidral Mundet** ($9.90) - Traditional Mexican apple cider soda, crisp and refreshing. Vegan, Gluten-free.
- **Squirt Soda** ($9.90) - Citrusy grapefruit-flavoured soda from México. Vegan, Gluten-free.

### Cervezas (Beers)

- **Cerveza Bohemia** ($16.90) (4.9% ABV) - Premium Mexican pilsner with a smooth, refined flavour.
- **Cerveza Corona Oscura** ($16.90) (4.5% ABV) - A dark, full-bodied lager from the Corona family.
- **Cerveza Modelo** ($16.90) (4.4% ABV) - Golden Mexican lager, crisp and well-balanced.
- **Cerveza Modelo Negra** ($16.90) (5.3% ABV) - Rich and smooth dark Mexican lager with caramel notes.
- **Cerveza Pacifico** ($16.90) (4.4% ABV) - Light, crisp Mexican pilsner from the Pacific coast.
- **Cerveza Victoria** ($16.90) (4% ABV) - One of México's oldest beers — amber lager with a toasted malt character.
- **Cerveza XX** ($16.90) (4.2% ABV) - Refreshing Mexican lager, clean and easy-drinking.
- **Cerveza XX Ambar** ($16.90) (4.7% ABV) - Amber Mexican lager with a slightly sweet, malty finish.
- **Estrella de Jalisco** ($16.90) (4.5% ABV) - A bright, easy-drinking pilsner from Jalisco, México.
- **Fugazi Beer** ($10.00) (2.2% ABV) - Low-alcohol craft beer, light and sessionable.

### Cocktails

- **Lime Margarita** ($16.90) - Classic margarita with fresh lime juice, tequila, triple sec and tajín chilli rim.
- **Spicy Margarita** ($17.90) - Our classic margarita with a fiery habanero kick and tajín chilli rim.

## Dietary Options

- Gluten-free: Tacos, birria tacos, nachos, salad bowl, and all salsas
- Vegetarian: All mains available with vegetarian protein
- Vegan: All mains available with vegan protein

## Order Online

- Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/nz/store/hot-like-a-mexican-willis-lane/Wog3l71jQKOUc518lLaCzA
- Delivereasy: https://www.delivereasy.co.nz/hot-like-a-mexican-wellington-delivery

## Social Media

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotlikeamexican
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotLikeAMexican/

## Menu in Other Languages

- Spanish: https://hotlikeamexican.com/menu/es/
- Chinese (Simplified): https://hotlikeamexican.com/menu/zh/
- Japanese: https://hotlikeamexican.com/menu/ja/