Mexico Petone - Wellington

I was hugely and pleasantly surprised at the choice for vegans here. We had the lunch degustation deal and everything was AMAZING (and we are hard to please! The waitress was awesome, super welcoming and knowledgeable and we really appreciated her confidence in knowing exactly what vegans ate! Absolutely delicious food, great value and we were so full we just about had to roll out the door! Can really recommend, well done team Petone!

Just over half of the menu options are vegetarian or vegan-friendly, as I counted, and the waitstaff gives confidence that they will accommodate any requests to make a dish vegan. We enjoyed the guacamole, chimichangas, and enchiladas with Impossible pork, all filled with a variety of veggies and flavorful sauces and spices. The lively atmosphere of the restaurant adds to the fun Jackson Street scene, with striking decorations on three of the walls. However, our initial experience upon entering the restaurant was disappointing. Despite there being plenty of empty tables and no one else in line, we were ignored for 10 minutes by multiple staff members who seemed to avoid making eye contact. We were shocked when a group of five came in behind us and were immediately greeted and seated (they later told us they had reservations). I spoke up about the disrespectful treatment we received. A simple acknowledgment of our presence and someone will be with you shortly would have made a significant difference. While the table service was good, the negative first impression colored our overall experience. Every staff member should be trained to greet new arrivals promptly to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all customers.

The restaurant has a fantastic ambiance, a wide variety of vegan dishes to choose from, and delicious cocktails.

There are many delicious options available at this restaurant. The portions are on the small side, but the food is still very tasty, especially if you enjoy spicy dishes. The restaurant offers a great representation of Mexican cuisine.

I was pleasantly surprised by the vegan options at this restaurant. My companion and I tried the lunch tasting deal and everything was fantastic. The waitress was wonderful, very friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options. The food was absolutely delicious and well worth the money. We were so full that we had to roll out the door! I highly recommend the team at Petone for well-made and satisfying vegan meals.