Amigos Cromwell

mexican restaurant — Alexandra · Alexandra

About Amigos Cromwell

Amigos has been serving hot Mexican food and cool margaritas since its first restaurant opened in Wānaka in 1995, and today operates six Amigos restaurants across the South Island, each with its own personality but the same lively atmosphere. This listing covers the Alexandra location, part of that wider network.

The menu features a daily lunch menu served 12-5pm for quick, affordable options, a Taco Tuesday special on soft tacos, and a dedicated kids menu available every day alongside a weekly colouring competition. Customer reviews highlight dishes including nachos, fried chicken, calamari, quesadillas, rib-eye steak, churros and mariscos, alongside the restaurant's margaritas and cocktails.

Amigos describes its restaurants as welcoming spaces with bold flavours and a relaxed vibe, whether for a casual night out, a celebration, or a family meal.

Amigos: Hot Mexican and Cool Margaritas Across the South Island

Amigos has been serving hot Mexican food and cool margaritas since its first restaurant opened in Wānaka in 1995. Still just as obsessed with good food and good times, the brand has grown into six Amigos restaurants across the South Island, each with its own personality but sharing the same lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Daily Deals and a Menu for Everyone

Amigos runs a daily lunch menu, served every day from 12pm to 5pm, offering quick and affordable options for those wanting a lighter midday meal. Tuesdays bring Taco Tuesday, with soft tacos available all day, and every day there's a dedicated kids menu alongside a weekly colouring competition, making Amigos a genuine option for family meals as well as nights out with friends.

What Customers Rave About

Across its locations, customers consistently call out a handful of dishes. Nachos are described as gigantic, the fried chicken and quesadillas earn regular praise, and one reviewer called the calamari the best they've had anywhere. Others highlight the rib-eye steak and churros as a strong way to finish a meal, while a magnificent mariscos dish and the restaurant's margaritas round out the regular mentions.

A Welcoming, Relaxed Atmosphere

No matter which Amigos location guests visit, reviews consistently point to friendly, attentive staff, generous portions, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to gather, celebrate, or simply drop in for a casual night out. Guests without a booking have been welcomed just as warmly as those who plan ahead.

Visiting Amigos

Amigos operates six restaurants across the South Island, including this location in Alexandra. Guests can check the current menu and locations online, and bookings can be made directly through the Amigos website.

Signature items

  • Nachos
  • Calamari
  • Mariscos
  • Rib-eye Steak
  • Margaritas

Menu

Kids Menu

  • Kid's Menu — A dedicated kids menu available every day, alongside a weekly colouring competition

Lunch Menu

  • Lunch Menu — Served every day 12-5pm, quick and affordable lunch options

Weekly Specials

  • Taco Tuesday — Soft tacos available all day Tuesday

Reviewer Favourites

  • Nachos — Described by customers as gigantic and enjoyable
  • Fried Chicken — Praised by customers as great
  • Calamari — Described by a customer as the best in the world
  • Quesadillas — Praised by customers
  • Rib-eye Steak — Praised by customers
  • Churros — Recommended dessert by customers
  • Mariscos — Described by a customer as magnificent

Frequently asked questions

When did Amigos first open?
In 1995, with the first restaurant opening in Wānaka.
How many Amigos locations are there?
Six restaurants across the South Island.
What are the lunch menu hours?
The lunch menu is served every day from 12pm to 5pm.
Is there a Taco Tuesday deal?
Yes, soft tacos are available all day Tuesday.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, available every day, alongside a weekly colouring competition.
What dishes do customers recommend?
Nachos, fried chicken, calamari, quesadillas, rib-eye steak, churros and mariscos are frequently praised in reviews.
Can I book a table?
Yes, bookings can be made through the Amigos website.

Tips

  • {"body":"Taco Tuesday offers soft tacos all day.","title":"Go on a Tuesday"}
  • {"body":"Served every day from 12pm to 5pm.","title":"Try the lunch menu for a quick, affordable meal"}
  • {"body":"Singled out by a reviewer as the best they've had.","title":"Ask about the calamari"}
  • {"body":"A dedicated kids menu and weekly colouring competition run every day.","title":"Bring the kids"}

Good to know

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