Here on Sun for lunch; they are pretty full so we were lucky to get a table even tho it was 2pm. They have a mixture of breakfast items, mexican and creole food. For breakfast, you do get heaps of food for $15. Their service is average, they seem to be quite friendly with other tables but just ok with us. The curly fries were good and again you get quite a bit for one serving. But on the other hand, the Fried Chicken for ~$16 was then average portion (compared to the others). There was a bit of a wait even after having received Beignets (dessert) first by mistake. Our friend said their chocolate milkshake was excellent. Might go back again to try different food.

They have a good, interesting menu and I love that you can get food here at anytime of the day. Only down side is the coffee isn’t that great or an acquired taste and the service can sometime be a little “too cool”.

All I had was a coffee and a piece of cheese cake. average at best.

Sweet Mother’s Kitchen is popular, so arrive early on busy nights as they don’t take bookings. However, they offered to call us in half an hour once a table became available. We ordered ‘Boom Boom’ BBQ Chicken and Three Fish with sides of curly fries (yummy!), mushrooms and mesclun salad. A short time after we ordered, I was informed that the fish of the day (snapper) had run out and would be replaced with grouper. Our main meals were absolutely delicious; the fish was tenderly cooked in olive oil and butter and came with generous servings of side dishes. The home-style sweet pies lined up along the counter look incredibly tempting. We opted for peach and blueberry pie, which was quite wet and left the pastry rather soggy. Where the furnishings are starting to look tired and shabby in places, the casually friendly service and eclectic range of kitsch decorations adorning the walls and bar simply adds to the charm.

Firstly, assigning a website ‘tag’ of Mexican is not supposed to make this a Mexican place (a response to others comments). The restaurant does not claim itself as Mexican so quit complaining about nothing. Yes they say they serve some Mexican side dishes (which they do).

As for the service, my experience was awesome. The place was packed, and they took a reservation for us (which they don’t do) and let us go drink at another bar until they called our mobile phone when a table became open.

As for the food…all I can say is ‘Thank You’. As an American living in NZ it is very difficult to find authentic Mexican (as it is also hard to find in America, Taco Bell is not authentic, nor are many other Mexican places through out the world).

To elaborate about the food. It was awesome Cajun food (as the restaurant claims to be). The ribs were great, the wings were great, the dessert was great. My lady had the jambalaya and also agreed. Portions were more than we could handle. Timing was great. Service was great for a place that was SO SO VERY PACKED….which added to the environment they are catering for….

I would HIGHLY recommend this place and can’t wait to return to Wellington to go again.

One of my favourite places to dine whenever I’m in Wellington. Cheap, cheerful and fun. Love the food (yes rich but it doesn’t pretend to be anything else). Would call it Southern American as opposed Mexican so don’t know what the fuss is all about. The service is very friendly, if a little slow on occasions. Will always go back.

Mexican Restaurant!!! I’ve lived in the US for over 8 years and have visited mexico several times. Have had Mexican on a weekly basic. This is NOT Mexican food. Sorry wellington. Was there this morning for brunch. Food took over and hour to be served. We were not keep informed of what was going on with our food. Tables that arrived before us finished their food and left. my toast bread was so dry that i had to chew on it. eggs were over pouched. No apology for the delayed food. I am debating if i should give them one more try. Maybe they had a bad day in the kitchen. But either way servers should always keep the customers informed on what is going on.

I had lunch at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen, the service was efficient and on time, especially when you only have an hours’ lunch. the food was good and the customer service is the best i have had in a while. I would definitely recommend it.

I was a customer in this restaurant and find the staff are friendly and professional in their service. I love the food, the portion is good and delicious all the flavours are well blended. I know because I have been to many restaurants around the world. This is the best restaurant I have came across in Wellington. Keep up the good work guys and keep smiling.

I think people can see the kitchen if walk through the side ( Mothers Kitchen shouldn’t look like that). Pictures tells all.

Terrible food, drinks, and service!!! Not real Mexican food…or even close for that matter. The margaritas were terrible and overpriced. Their “four glasses” of margaritas barely filled three small cups. The server was rude and when I asked for another drink it never came. When I went to pay they had charged me for it anyway and seemed unbelieving when I told them I never received it. Have (unfortunately) been there twice and would not go back again. Much better options and prices at other places in Wellington.

Should not be advertised as a Mexican restaurant. Having tacos in the menu doesn’t make it Mexican, you need to have the flavours right. Terrible Mexican food. Two of the sides my friends chose were not available, the dessert I wanted to try also not available and then we were asked to hurry and leave because the table was reserved. What a service!

I adored Sweet Mother’s Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not overwhelming spices used like other Mexican restaurants in Wellington. Would definitely recommend and return!

Great atmosphere… would recommend it for coffee or a drink with friends. BUT the service is terrible (extremely rude staff) and the food is actually really expensive for what it is. My side dishes reminded me of my Gran’s retirement home food!

Great food and service – and even though one of the menu items gave me a bad case of the hershey squirts for a couple of days, I’d still have no reservations about recommending this place to anyone.

Interesting menu choices, our table got a range of most things. Delicious but very fatty cooking methods, traditional curly fries & cream sauces left me with an oily taste in my mouth & felt bit queesy next couple days – can’t be good for you to do too often, but ok for special occasion!
Colorful atmos & friendly staff.

Great mexican-styled well-priced food in a relaxed and funky atmosphere, excellent range of mexican beers to boot. Best mexican food I’ve had in NZ.