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Amigos Cafe

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lo7la
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Best Mexican in Wanaka

  • October 12, 2008
  • Rated 3 of 5 by lo7la from Elmhurst, Illinois
Best Mexican in Wanaka

Best Mexican in Wanaka, its also the only Mexican in Wanaka. As for taste Amigos is hit and miss. They offer some fantastic meal deas. Such as starter and main for 25 dollars. The guacamole is better than average. As is the fejoli dip. Nachos are standard (they come with meat or just with beans for the veggos). And the meals are large. Come with your appite if you plan to get starter and main and dessert (you'll have to share cause they do load on the food). Each table gets a small portion of chips and salsa. I think this is to wet your appitite and leave you wanting more. The burrito, enchalada, tacos...they are good but not above that. While they are covered in cheese, or sauce or spices, thats where the flavor seems to come from...the cheese, sauce or spice ontop of the meal..not from inside and on the meat like most Mexican meals. The meat is a bit flavourless and the chicken is almost pureed. You main usually comes with rice and beans or salad. The rice, again, seems to be lacking in flavour like good mexican rice should have.
They have a range of beers to choose from, Corona being the obvious choice. Or you can order a pitcher of margarita for $30. It is pricey but split 4 ways will still get you all a bit tipsy.
They also have a good selection (for wanaka or NZ for that matter) of tequilas and Mezcals. The most expensive tequila shot will set you back $15.
What Amigos lacks in taste they make up for in staff. They staff is always friendly, prompt and ready to please. They also do monthly specials and will send you a newletter with deals and a birthday free meal during your birthday month.
Child friendly with crayons and paper for the wee ones to play with. Brightly coloured and comfy seats.
Recommended for a fun, cheapish (without the alcohol) meal in Wanaka.

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