Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Restaurant · Mount Eden ·

Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Restaurant · Mount Eden ·

Family-owned restaurant serving game meat, charcuterie, and pies

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854 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1041, New Zealand Get directions

NZ$100+

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"It would be difficult to find someone in Auckland who doesn’t hold a special place in their heart for Cazador. The second-generation, family-owned Dominion Road haunt, run by Dariush Lolaiy and Rebecca Smidt, has harnessed a special sort of warmth within the rustic space outfitted with taxidermied animal heads. Known for his affinity for meat cookery and for making some of the best charcuterie in town, Lolaiy leans on rich flavors of pan-fried quail hearts and beautifully braised boar to create his uniquely bold offering. If the food wasn’t enough, front-of-house fixture Simon Benoit brings in customers with a thoughtful collection of sherry and effortless service. Hot tip: Cazador Deli, next door, offers some of the best pies in the city. — HE" - Hillary Eaton, Leisha Jones

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Cazador

Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Odette S.

Google

We went for a group catch up. Atmosphere was good and the staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Good quality food. You will get to experience dishes you have not experienced before. If you want to try something different...this would be the place to come to. It has a long history of operating in Dominion Road.

Finn T.

Google

An incredibly lovely experience, with beautifully unique food. My mate is a frequent customer of this restaurant and insisted we go, and it hit well above my expectations. We had an amazing waiter who was able to explain all the dishes really well, while also walking us through the history of the restaurant and inspiration for some of the dishes. All of the food was perfectly cooked and the flavours all worked perfectly. The venison is a must have, but I also highly recommend the duck. And you have to have the mousse to finish! Will most definitely be coming back here as often as I can.

zikun C.

Google

We enjoyed a lot our dinner at Cazador, the food was excellent, as well as the service. The staff were very friendly and they introduced ingredients and stories of each dish at serving. The interior design is very interesting, created a unique vibe for the dinner. We’d love to go again in the future.

Sang Hyun K.

Google

We visited a few weeks ago and loved it—so we had to come back, and it was just as good the second time (and the third!). The coffee is top-notch—lattes, mochas, and hot chocolates were all delicious. Not too sweet, just really well-balanced. But what really won us over were the pastries and snacks. A lot of what they offer changes with the available ingredients, so there’s always something new to try. One time, we had an incredible strawberry cheesecake tart. They also do the classics really well—croissants, pain au chocolat, cookies, and their Basque cheesecake is unreal! Update: We had a lovely tomato lentil soup here on a recent visit; honestly one of the best soups we’ve ever had! The staff are super friendly and up for a good chat. Mornings can get a bit busy, but it's absolutely worth it.

Alice

Google

A lovely small cafe with 3 high tables inside and a few outdoor tables. High chair also available. Lovely pastry, sandwiches, and excellent coffee. Flat white's milk was velvety smooth, coffee itself has a good chocolatey taste. At night this cafe (entrance is next door) becomes a restaurant.

Aurelien D.

Google

Ended up here by pure chance and it was great. Good coffee and beautiful sandwiches made with fresh bread.

Keziah S.

Google

The food here is amazing. The menu is curated well and each dish is prepared with care. We had a wonderful server who took the time to explain each dish. A wonderful experience :)

Siming L.

Google

I had a fantastic time with friends, and the atmosphere was amazing. Romantic and so chill. I will have another great time with friends there, not so long. Haha. Enjoy the music. The beer meat tastes too wild for me. But the others are good 👍

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Cazador

Cazador Restaurant & Delicatessen

Odette S.

Google

Finn T.

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zikun C.

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Sang Hyun K.

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Alice

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Aurelien D.

Google

Ended up here by pure chance and it was great. Good coffee and beautiful sandwiches made with fresh bread.

Keziah S.

Google

The food here is amazing. The menu is curated well and each dish is prepared with care. We had a wonderful server who took the time to explain each dish. A wonderful experience :)

Siming L.

Google

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