Tejano Cantina

Armed with all the colour, spirit and merriment of an authentic Mexican eatery, Tejano Cantina is the brightest spot in Taupo. Fresh food, friendly staff and a lively fiesta bar make it a brilliant go-to for any lunch or dinner.

Always turning heads and causing double-takes, Tejano beams free-spirited merrymaking with its sky-blue walls adorned with cheery chillies, saucy sombreros and love hearts all around. The writing’s on the wall with this one! Get the gang together for some informal eats and feel free to visit Tejano later in the evening when the fiesta really gets going.

No matter what time you choose to pop in, there’s always a fiesta for the tastebuds. Their tacos are the stuff of legends and are filled with all kinds of yums, from crunchy tempura fish to pulled pork, spiced cauliflower and marinated mushrooms. Of course, the chef's specials need no advertising; the Mexican burger, burrito bowl and prawn tostada speak for themselves.

As well as that you have a whole range of sharers that can be passed up and down the table, perfect to go alongside a carafe of sangria. And just like that, it’s fiesta time!