La Boca Loca
Their Story
La Boca Loca was founded by Lucas Putnam and Marianne Elliott, opening its doors in April 2011 in Miramar, Wellington. Lucas Putnam, originally from New York and raised in California, developed a love for Mexican food from his childhood. He moved to Wellington in 2001 to work at Weta Digital on the…
What They Make
When operational, La Boca Loca offered a range of authentic Mexican cuisine and pantry items. Prepared dishes included: Hand-pressed corn tortillas (for tacos, burritos, enchiladas), Tacos (with sustainably raised beef, pork, chicken, seafood), Burrito de Res (spiced beef brisket, mushrooms, onion, feta, seasonal salsa, sour cream), Pescado Ahumado Burritos (dried fish, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, organic rice, chipotle mayo, salsa ranchera, sour cream), Cochinita Pibil Tacos (achiote and citrus-marinated pork, slow-roasted in banana leaves, lettuce, habanero pickled onions, spicy salsa verde), Guacamole, Churros (with warm orange-chocolate sauce), Salsas (salsa ranchera, pico de gallo, salsa verde), and Margaritas. They also sold pantry items such as dried chilies, organic corn masa, Rancho Gordo products, hot sauces, and their own salsas. Additionally, they published the cookbook 'La Boca Loca: Mexican Cooking for New Zealanders'.
Awards & Recognition
- Conscious Consumers Badges — Seven badges(2013)
- Acclaimed as one of New Zealand's best Mexican taquerias
- Positive reviews for 'La Boca Loca: Mexican Cooking for New Zealanders' cookbook
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How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
23 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Historically, products were available via their physical restaurant, mail order for pantry items, and a stall at the City Market on Sundays.