TOKOS TACOS
M E X I C A N F U S I O N
Award-Winning Birria & Fish Tacos in Avondale, Auckland
Tokos Tacos is a family-owned Mexican fusion taqueria in Avondale, Auckland, known for slow-cooked birria tacos, fresh fish tacos, low-carb tacos, gluten-free corn tortillas, bold island hospitality, and flavours inspired by 15 years living in Arizona.
MOST POPULAR TACOS
Fish Tacos
Fresh fish with house-made sauces and vibrant toppings.
$22.00
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Slow-cooked beef birria served with rich consommé.
$19.00
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Low-Carb Tacos
Created from our family's journey with Type 1 diabetes.
$21.00
Current Specials Order today!
WHY TOKOS TACOS?
Family-Owned
Run by the Fonua family with heart, flavour, and Pacific hospitality.
Award-Winning
Recognised through Auckland food awards and community support.
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Aucklaand Iconic Eats Award, Birria Tacos 2026 - Tokos Tacos
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Lewisham Foundation, Most Outstanding Establishment 2025 - Tokos Tacos
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Avondale Best Takeaways, 1st place, 2024 - Tokos Tacos
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Avondale Exceptional Customer Service, 1st place, 2024 - Tokos Tacos
Arizona-Inspired Mexican Flavours
Inspired by more than 15 years living in Arizona and learning Mexican food culture.
Famous Birria Tacos
Slow-cooked pork and beef birria served with consommé.
Fresh Fish Tacos
Dory fish tacos with cheese, cilantro, onions, and your creamy green sauce.
Low-Carb Options
Low-carb birria and fish taco options with macros listed. Created from our family's journey with Type 1 diabetes.
Gluten-Free Corn Tortillas
Gluten-free corn tortillas
Community Hospitality
Not just tacos, the Tokos experience.
Media
Tokos Tacos Wins Auckland Iconic Eats 100 Award 2026 for Birria Tacos
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Auckland is known as the Polynesian capital of the world, but only a small number of Pacific-owned businesses made a list of the top 100 eateries.
Pacific food business owners say they welcome recognition through Auckland's Iconic Eats programme, but more South Auckland and Pacific food stories deserve a place on the city's culinary stage.
A review of this year's 100-dish Iconic Eats list by Local Democracy Reporting identified seven South Auckland eateries and a small number of Pacific-owned businesses among those recognised.
Among the Pacific-owned businesses featured were chef Michael Meredith's Metita and Tokos Tacos, the Tongan-owned Avondale eatery founded by Ben Fonua.
by Taelegalolo'u Mary Afemata Local Democracy Reporter for South Auckland
Auckland’s Best Low Carb Birria Tacos | Keto-Friendly Tokos Tacos
When his son Lelea was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of seven, Ben Fonua said the family's lives were changed "overnight".
While he now said the diagnosis was perhaps a "blessing in disguise", Fonua acknowledges the family - who hail from Tonga - lacked awareness of the nutritional value of the food they were eating.
"From [the diagnosis], we [became] very aware of our nutrition values of what we consume; whether it's food or drinks."
Diabetes is a growing problem within the Pasifika and Māori communities, with instances of the disease three times higher than among other New Zealanders.
Roughly 323,700 people are estimated to have diabetes - type 1 and 2 - in New Zealand, according to Te Whatu Ora findings from the 2023 Virtual Diabetes Register.
by Symone Tafuna'iSocial Media Journalist
Tokos Tacos Wins Lewisham Foundation Awards 2025 Most Outstanding Establishment – West
Tokos Tacos won the "Most Outstanding Local Establishment – West" award at the prestigious Lewisham Awards, a highly respected program that celebrates the best in the Auckland hospitality scene.
They won the award due to:
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Community and Culture: Located in Avondale, the Fonua family-run business is recognized for fostering strong local connection, cultural pride, and Pacific hospitality.
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Signature Menu: They have built a devoted following for their highly rated Arizona-inspired Mexican food, specifically their slow-cooked beef and pork birria tacos (served with consommé) and crispy fish tacos.
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Exceptional Service: Beyond the food itself, the venue is frequently praised by food critics and the public alike for its welcoming, friendly customer service