Wellington
restaurant

Viva Mexico Petone

Listed
93 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower HuttWebsite04 260 1155
About

About Viva Mexico Petone

About Viva Mexico Petone

Viva Mexico Petone is a Mexican restaurant at 93 Jackson Street in Petone, in the Wellington region. It was founded by childhood friends and chefs Antonio Gonzalez and David de Orta Jimenez, both from Iztapalapa in Mexico City, who bring authentic Mexican cooking to Jackson Street's dining strip.

Food and dining

The menu focuses on authentic Mexican dishes including tacos, ceviche, enchiladas suizas and chorizo specialties, with vegetarian options such as vegetarian enchiladas and jalapeño rellenos. The interior has a cantina feel, with wraparound seating against exposed brick, calavera mosaics and black-and-white photographs of Mexico. It is open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Functions and MICE relevance

With its authentic menu and lively cantina atmosphere on Petone's Jackson Street, Viva Mexico suits group dinners, team outings and social dining connected to meetings or events in the Wellington region. Explore more Wellington venues for dining options.

Sources: vivamexico.co.nz, neatplaces.co.nz, tripadvisor.com. Researched and written from public sources · 18 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

restaurant
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
93 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt