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What to order
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Tacos
Recommended repeatedly across the reviews for being packed with flavour, well balanced, and served with excellent sauces. Specific versions like fried chicken tacos, cauliflower tacos, and pulled pork tacos were especially praised, and Taco Tuesday made it easy to try all the options.
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Fried Chicken
Praised multiple times as incredibly tasty, delicious, and a highlight of the meal. It was also mentioned as part of the fried chicken tacos, with reviewers noting its strong flavour and satisfying portion size.
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Crispy Cauliflower
Frequently recommended for its great flavour and texture, with reviewers calling it excellent, fabulous, and filling. It appeared both as a bowl and in taco form, showing up as one of the standout vegetarian options.
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Zucchini Fritters
Mentioned several times as a dish that did not disappoint, with reviewers praising its light texture and tasty garlic yoghurt accompaniment. It was also noted as a good-value, satisfying option.
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Raw Fish Tostada
Strongly recommended for being divine and a standout dish on the menu. Reviewers highlighted its freshness and overall quality, making it one of the most praised seafood items.
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Beets
Recommended for being fabulous and part of the restaurant’s strong vegetable offerings. Reviewers enjoyed it as a flavorful side or shared dish alongside other standout plates.
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Prawn Toast
Mentioned as a standout starter that helped kick off a highly praised meal. Reviewers enjoyed it as part of a flavorful selection of tapas-style dishes.
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Eye Fillet
Recommended for being cooked to perfection and described as melt-in-your-mouth. It stood out as a high-quality main for diners looking for a more premium meat option.
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Chips
Praised for being huge, crispy, and ideal for sharing. Reviewers specifically noted the generous portion size and satisfying crunch.
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Crudo Tuna
Called the standout dish by one reviewer and praised as fabulous. It was highlighted as one of the most memorable items on an already strong menu.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 4 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar
Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar is a restaurant in Thames, New Zealand, serving tapas and tacos with a menu that also includes small plates, vegetarian options, vegan options, beer, cocktails, wine, and coffee. Reviews consistently praise the food quality, generous portion sizes, and creative dishes, especially the fried chicken, cauliflower, and tacos. Guests also mention the outdoor seating, friendly service, and pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, lunch, dinner, and accepts reservations.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar known for?
It is best known for tacos and tapas with strong flavors, especially the fried chicken tacos, cauliflower dishes, and taco Tuesday offerings. Reviewers also repeatedly mention generous portions and well-balanced sauces that make the food feel thoughtful and filling.
What dishes are most recommended at Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar?
Frequent recommendations include the fried chicken, fried chicken tacos, crispy cauliflower, cauliflower tacos, raw fish tostada, and beef tacos. Reviewers also call out the prawns tostado, zucchini fritters, crudo tuna, and eye fillet as standout plates.
Is Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is NZ$20–60, and reviewers often say the portions are large and filling, which supports the value. People also mention that the menu is not extensive, but the quality is high, especially for dinner with drinks in Thames.
When is the best time to visit Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar?
Taco Tuesday is a standout time to go, because reviewers note you can order all four taco options individually instead of being limited to sets of three. The restaurant can get busy, so reservations or an early text booking are useful if you want a table for dinner.
Is parking available at Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar have vegetarian options?
Yes, Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar offers vegan options.
Is Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar kid-friendly?
Yes, Eretas Tapas and Tacos Bar is good for kids.
