DespensaHowick, Auckland
Despensa – Mexican food
Despensa – Mexican food
Despensa – Mexican food
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Mexican restaurant · Howick

Despensa

21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, 2014

Opening hours

Right now in Auckland3:45 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Despensa. Many Mexican restaurants in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, 2014

About

About Despensa

Despensa brings Mexican food to 21 Picton Street in Howick, Howick, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. It is about 16 km from central Auckland.

Expect the flavours of Mexico: at Mexican food venues like this, favourites such as guacamole and tacos al pastor are usually on the menu. With 34 Mexican options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Despensa. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Mexican restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Mexican restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
AntojitosNachos

Beans, cheese, salsa and sour cream

$16–22

Desserts & DrinksChurros

With dulce de leche

$10–13

MainsBurrito

Rice, beans, cheese and salsa

$18–23

MainsFajitas

Sizzling chicken or beef

$26–32

Tacos (3)Birria

Beef with consommé

$20–25

Tacos (3)Baja fish

Battered fish with slaw

$19–24

Plan your visit

When is Despensa busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Mexican restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Despensa

Where is Despensa?

Despensa is at 21 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, 2014, about 16 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Despensa's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Despensa serve?

Mexican food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Mexican restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Despensa?

As an estimate, a meal at a Mexican restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Despensa?

The closest is Apothecary (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Despensa

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Howick
Apothecary – Restaurant food 10 m
Restaurant

Apothecary

Picton Street, Howick CBD
Howick CBD, Auckland
Miyuki – Japanese food 20 m
Japanese

Miyuki

4/21 Picton Street, Howick CBD
Howick CBD, Auckland
Cafe Paris – Cafe food 50 m
Cafe

Cafe Paris

Howick CBD
Howick CBD, Auckland
Kebabiya – Turkish food 110 m
Turkish

Kebabiya

Shop1/50 Picton Street, Howick CBD
Howick CBD, Auckland
Good Home 190 m
Restaurant

Good Home

Picton Street, Howick CBD
Howick CBD, Auckland

Other Mexican places nearby

Mexican in Auckland
NameAreaStatusDistance
BurritoOrmiston–8.1 km
MexicoEllerslie–11 km
California BurritoManukau–11 km
Taco AmaizParnell14 km