# Chiwahwah, Christchurch Central City Chiwahwah is a Mexican restaurant at 136 Oxford Terrace Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 925 9716]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 15 Jan 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 248 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking (450 spaces) is 72 m away. The address’s own page keeps 16 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 136 Oxford Terrace Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Mexican _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 925 9716 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/ChiwahwahMexicanBar/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** info@chiwahwah.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429041848470, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** CHIWAHWAH LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2015-08-04 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Bar - licensed _(NZBN register)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC003096/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 24 Jan 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence tavern, expires 15 Jan 2029, held by Chiwahwah Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Head along to this hot new Mexican eatery and check out the street cool interiors, delicious fresh food and big party atmosphere. Open 7 days _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [136 Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace), 16 reports on file ## The reports nearby 7,279 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9070847), [48 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-boulevard) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9070812), [86 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/86-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057502), [115 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-cashel-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9054179), [88 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-worcester-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9053409), [119 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-cashel-street) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9045844), [72 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/72-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9042828), Tiffany Reserve 95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 248 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 248 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 299 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, The Terrace car park building, 72 m (450 spaces, 16 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Oxford Terrace Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Chiwahwah%2C%20136%20Oxford%20Terrace%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5324411,172.6340146) ## Nearby - [Grant Thornton](https://www.chch.live/business/grant-thornton-christchurch-central-city), Business, 1 m - [Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-velvet-burger-the-terrace-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 2 m - [Fat Eddies](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddies-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 4 m - [Canterbury Brewers Collective - Riverside](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-brewers-collective-riverside-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 6 m - [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 7 m - [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 9 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 97 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 129 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 148 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Civic Offices](https://www.chch.live/facility/council-office-8), Council office, 200 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-velvet-burger-the-terrace-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 2 m - [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 7 m - [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 9 m - [Zodiac](https://www.chch.live/business/zodiac-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 11 m - [Roka](https://www.chch.live/business/roka-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 13 m - [Viaduct](https://www.chch.live/business/viaduct-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 18 m - [Original Sin](https://www.chch.live/business/original-sin-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 31 m - [Botanic](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 36 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Fat Eddie's](https://www.chch.live/business/fat-eddie-s-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 14 m - [Kong](https://www.chch.live/business/kong-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 21 m - [The Green Lab - Understorey](https://www.chch.live/business/the-green-lab-understorey-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 24 m - [The Craft Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/the-craft-embassy-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 25 m - [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 28 m - [The Greenhouse Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-greenhouse-room-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 30 m - [Franklin Smith](https://www.chch.live/business/franklin-smith-christchurch-central-city), Business, 33 m - [The Bangalore Polo Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bangalore-polo-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m - [The Little Fiddle](https://www.chch.live/business/the-little-fiddle-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m - [Fishy & Friends](https://www.chch.live/business/fishy-friends-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 39 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.5** on Google, 1,880 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar absolutely nailed the atmosphere — the decor was vibrant, warm and genuinely felt authentic, creating a fun energy from the moment we walked in. The staff were all friendly, but Saehin truly went above and beyond to make the night memorable. Even though the venue seemed slightly understaffed, he still took the time to write down places for us to visit around Christchurch, which was such a thoughtful touch and really stood out. The food was a real highlight. The small nachos were surprisingly generous in size and packed with flavour. The wagyu beef skewers were de, Jodi James, 4 months ago > We were intending to go to Zodiac next door but didn't fancy the menu - Chiwahwah looked buzzing so we gave it a try. Owned by the same folks as Zodiac, this was a busy and lively restaurant with a great, authentic mexican menu. We had fish, chicken and pork belly tacos which were all fantastic. Three tacos is just right for anyone with a good appetite. We also shared the pork ribs where the meat melted off the bone and the sauce was spot on. Staff were very friendly and super efficient and helpful, shout out to Sol(?) from Spain who looked after us so well. We loved the frozen margaritas, Matthew T, 3 months ago > I have been here before and was never disappointed. I had a fish Taco and a beef Taco and both were absolutely delicious. The Staff is very professional, fast and very friendly. The Atmosphere is amazing with a great Mexican Vibe and the bar has a large selection of Tequila. A big thanks to the staff, especially to Sabdi and Rhi., Sigi Siewert, a month ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5324411&lon=172.6340146) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5324411,172.6340146,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Chiwahwah) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9380964738), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Chiwahwah?** A Mexican restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Chiwahwah?** 136 Oxford Terrace Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Oxford Terrace Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5324411,172.6340146,17) **Is Chiwahwah still trading?** Holds an on-licence tavern on the council’s register, to 15 Jan 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Chiwahwah?** phone [03 925 9716](tel:039259716) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/ChiwahwahMexicanBar/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@chiwahwah.co.nz](mailto:info@chiwahwah.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Chiwahwah?** [Opening Soon: Velvet Burger - The Terrace](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-velvet-burger-the-terrace-christchurch-central-city) (2 m), [Roca](https://www.chch.live/business/roca-christchurch-central-city) (7 m), [Amaterrace Teppanyaki](https://www.chch.live/business/amaterrace-teppanyaki-christchurch-central-city) (9 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Chiwahwah?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-oxford-terrace) holds 16 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Grant Thornton](https://www.chch.live/business/grant-thornton-christchurch-central-city) (1 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 248 m away: route 8; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance) (97 m). **What stood where Chiwahwah is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5324411&lon=172.6340146) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/chiwahwah-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city