3 tacos on a plate. One is chicken tinga, chorizo and pork carnitas

Tacos -it's all about the tortillas

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Have you ever tried a fresh tortilla before? When it comes to tacos and Mexican food in general, it's all about the tortilla. We make our own the way it has been done in Mexico for millennia - with fresh nixtamalized corn masa dough - the way tortilla should taste. If you buy yours off the shelves, most likely you are yet to try it. 

Birria tacos on a plate

Tacos as if you were in Mexico

We want to share with you how we eat tacos back in Mexico. Those of you who have been to Mexico can recognise the flavour of the tacos as well as the vibe and feeling of Mexican taqueria when you come in. If you haven't visited Mexico - trust us; this is as close as it gets!

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Corn tortillas are made on the spot so you have fresh tortillas always

Tacos made with fresh tortillas every day

Nothing can beat the taste of a freshly baked tortilla. At La Mexicana, not only do we serve tacos with freshly baked corn tortillas, we sell the tortillas too. Grab a tortilla pack on your next visit or buy online.Make some great Mexican food at home.

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BENEFITS OF NIXTAMALISED CORN TORILLAS

WHY FRESH CORN TORTILLAS?

MADE WITH NZ-GROWN CORN

We only use the best, non-GMO, New Zealand grown corn.

100% GLUTEN-FREE

We don't add anything else to our tortillas. Just corn and water. Perfect for coeliacs

HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS

Fresh nixtamal corn tortillas are a great source of fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3 (niacin), and calcium.

Media Buzz

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    "Whether as a snack or doubled-up for dinner, tacos always go down a treat. From authentic takes to something a little loco, we can’t think of a more delicious meal that fits in only one hand."

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  • Here's where to find the best Mexican food in Auckland

    "Mexican food has emerged in New Zealand as a cuisine that can be cheap and cheerful, oozing with sauces like mole and habanero, cheese and satisfaction...."

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  • Exploring Our Top Picks for Auckland’s Best Mexican

    Fortunately for us, Grey Lynn’s La Mexicana sells their freshly made corn tortillas by the pack, because once you try a true corn tortilla, there is no going back!"

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  • La Mexicana is bringing unmissable fresh corn tacos to Grey Lynn

    "If we thought we knew what ‘authentic’ Mexican food tasted like, a cosy new taco joint in Grey Lynn is showing us a whole different side to our favourite bite-sized morsels."

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  • Celebrate the Day of the Dead with our guide to the best Mexican taquerias in Auckland

    "As far as flavour and spice are concerned, there is truly something for everyone when it comes to Mexican cuisine, part of the reason it is so universally beloved. "

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