# Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn, Upper Riccarton

Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn is a restaurant at Bush Inn Mall, Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Bush Inn-Church Corner commercial centre.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pepe's%20Mexican%20Grill%20-%20Bush%20Inn%2C%20Bush%20Inn%20Mall%2C%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Upper%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/#!/PepesMexicanGrill>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pepe's%20Mexican%20Grill%20-%20Bush%20Inn%2C%20Bush%20Inn%20Mall%2C%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Upper%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 943 5976.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Waimairi Rd near Bowen St, the Orbiter (anticlockwise)) is 83 m away; a shared path passes within 83 m. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Bush Inn Mall, Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 943 5976 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/#!/PepesMexicanGrill _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** BushInnStore@pepes.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Pepe's Mexican Grill is Christchurch's premier Mexican takeaway. Featuring a delicious array of fresh food served quickly by friendly and energetic staff, in a fun environment. Favourites include burritos, tacos, rice bowls and salads. Open 7 days 10am to 9pm

_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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Bush Inn-Church Corner, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_

## What stood on Riccarton Road

[1900, Bush Inn, Riccarton Road, Christchurch](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2014/ccl-cs-7786)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Fresco Fisheries, 2017-11._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/riccarton-road#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,084 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9144989), [14 Rudleigh Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/14-rudleigh-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9131710), [36 Hanrahan Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/36-hanrahan-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9131685), [42A Newnham Terrace, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/42a-newnham-terrace)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9127819), [24 Hanrahan St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/24-hanrahan-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9101034), [30 Newnham Terrace, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/30-newnham-terrace)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9095684), [30 Newnham Terrace, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/30-newnham-terrace)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9095663), [1 Newnham Terrace, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/1-newnham-terrace)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9077785), [55 Auburn Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/55-auburn-avenue)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9069345), [11 Leslie St, ????, ??? 8041, ???](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/11-leslie-street)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9069228), [9 Rudleigh Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/9-rudleigh-avenue)
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/9066555), [15 Leslie St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/15-leslie-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9024219), [8/380 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-380-riccarton-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Waimairi Rd near Bowen St, 83 m (routes Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Waimairi Rd near Bowen St, 114 m (routes Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tce, 180 m (routes 5, 86, 100, 130, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, 83 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/riccarton-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pepe's%20Mexican%20Grill%20-%20Bush%20Inn%2C%20Bush%20Inn%20Mall%2C%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Upper%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.530286654777626,172.57518955799733)

## Nearby

- [Hachi Hachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hachi-hachi-upper-riccarton), Restaurants, 8 m
- [Taco Bell](https://www.chch.live/business/taco-bell-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 10 m
- [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-upper-riccarton), Dairies & convenience, 12 m
- [Roast-ease](https://www.chch.live/business/roast-ease-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 15 m
- [Muffin Break Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Cafés, 18 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Cafés, 19 m
- [Auburn Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1771-auburn-reserve), park, 275 m
- [Hansons Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1284-hansons-reserve), park, 425 m
- [Siska Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1191-siska-reserve), park, 425 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._

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Hachi Hachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hachi-hachi-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 8 m
- [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 21 m
- [JinaBob](https://www.chch.live/business/jinabob-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 32 m
- [The Sushi Company](https://www.chch.live/business/the-sushi-company-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 37 m
- [New York Deli Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/new-york-deli-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 53 m
- [Aroy](https://www.chch.live/business/aroy-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 68 m
- [Coriander's Indian Restaurant - Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/coriander-s-indian-restaurant-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 79 m
- [Shanghai Street Dumplings](https://www.chch.live/business/shanghai-street-dumplings-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 104 m
- [Every one in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-upper-riccarton)

## Also in Upper Riccarton

- [Bush Inn Shopping Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/bush-inn-shopping-centre-upper-riccarton), Malls, 20 m
- [Phone Fix](https://www.chch.live/business/phone-fix-upper-riccarton), Phone shops, 21 m
- [Carl's Jr.](https://www.chch.live/business/carl-s-jr-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 23 m
- [Kebab Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/kebab-inn-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 28 m
- [WeCareNow](https://www.chch.live/business/wecarenow-upper-riccarton), Doctors & clinics, 31 m
- [Ninja Valley](https://www.chch.live/business/ninja-valley-upper-riccarton), Attractions, 32 m
- [The Menswear](https://www.chch.live/business/the-menswear-upper-riccarton), Clothing, 35 m
- [Noodle Canteen](https://www.chch.live/business/noodle-canteen-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 37 m
- [The Provedore Food Market Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/the-provedore-food-market-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 40 m
- [La Wheat Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/la-wheat-bakery-upper-riccarton), Business, 46 m
- [Every kind of business in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530286654777626&lon=172.57518955799733)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530286654777626,172.57518955799733,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Pepe's%20Mexican%20Grill%20-%20Bush%20Inn)
- [Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn?**

A restaurant in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn?**

Bush Inn Mall, Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, on [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/riccarton-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.530286654777626,172.57518955799733,17)

**Is Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn?**

phone [03 943 5976](tel:039435976) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/#!/PepesMexicanGrill) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [BushInnStore@pepes.co.nz](mailto:BushInnStore@pepes.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn?**

[Hachi Hachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hachi-hachi-upper-riccarton) (8 m), [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-upper-riccarton) (21 m), [JinaBob](https://www.chch.live/business/jinabob-upper-riccarton) (32 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Hachi Hachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hachi-hachi-upper-riccarton) (8 m); the Waimairi Rd near Bowen St bus stop is 83 m away: route Oa; a shared path passes within 83 m; nearest park: [Auburn Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1771-auburn-reserve) (275 m).

**What stood where Pepe's Mexican Grill - Bush Inn is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.530286654777626&lon=172.57518955799733)

## Sources

- 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)
- 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-23

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