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27/04/2026
WE ARE HIRING: Full-time Server and Full-time Chef de Partie. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand and must speak English. Hospitality experience in a similar establishment is also required. Send your CV to [email protected] if interested or share this with someone who you think would be great!
24/04/2026
WE ARE HIRING: Full-time Server. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand and must speak English as this is a customer-facing role. Hospitality experience in a similar establishment is also required. Send your CV to [email protected] if interested or share this with someone who you think would be great!
15/04/2026
Who remembers our Apple Tart? Should we bring it back?
Fun fact: Before Fabio returned back to New Zealand, he was living jn São Paulo. When the pandemic hit and restaurants shuttered, he was confined to his small apartment. He took the initiative to start a small business, selling sweet and savoury tarts and would deliver all his orders around the city, by motorbike. Hey - you gotta do what you gotta do!
07/04/2026
It was a short month but February was jam-packed with activity.
2. Special Lunar New Year delivery from Partridge Jewellers x Messika. ❤️
3. Our Tuna Tostada, on the road
4. Hosted at the beautiful summer home of regulars turned friends, Kevin and Pam. Pam cooked a divine meal while Kevin generously kept the wine flowing
5. Monday night potato gratin made by Fabio. We used to open the restaurant on Monday nights but we currently have the night closed so we can selfishly have one night off to ourselves. Homemade dishes like this make it worth it
6. Valentine’s Day 2026 - one of our biggest nights of the year
7. Kamal 🌹
8. Team briefing before V Day service
9. V Day first course: Tuna Ceviche, Aji, Whitebait and Kumara
10. V Day second course: Reina Pepiada Arepa with guasacaca (so popular it’s now permanently in the menu!)
11. V Day main: Barbacoa Lamb Tacos - oh this was insane so stay tuned 😉
12. V Day dessert: Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Cherries, Chipotle & Cream - a dreamy combo
13. More of a lowlight because it was Paula and Esteban’s last day with us, before they went on vacay to Thailand en route home to Colombia 💔
14. We celebrated our engagement party the day after V Day (it was a hectic crazy busy weekend filled with love - glasses were a necessity to cover under eye bags)
15. The following day, we celebrated Lunar New Year Eve with Tiffany’s family at Mr Lobster. Loves a prosperity toss
16. A delicious dinner at GILT Brasserie at Chancery Chambers (thank you Gilt team!) on a Monday, pictured with our friend Leah Kirkland
17. Tuna Ceviche now also permanently on the menu and selling out most nights! Get in early for it
18. A surprise visit from our friend Hayden McMillan from Wellington’s Restaurant & Bar and Café & Restaurant
19. David’s back for a hot minute before leaving us for Europe 🥹 (another lowlight for us, but highlight for him)
20. Mucho, mucho amor from our customers. Thank you so much, we appreciate and love you all. 💙💙💙
31/03/2026
We are closed for the Easter break this coming weekend, but will be open business as usual Tuesday - Thursday, 5:00pm - late! 💙
26/03/2026
After much demand, the Fish Moqueca is back on our menu! A traditional Brazilian fish stew from Bahia, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and birthplace of samba dance and music, our Moqueca is made with white catch of the day, prawns, plus a party of capsicum, tomatoes, red onions, coconut cream, and red palm oil. Served with farofa (toasted cassava flour) and banana for some extra crunch and a hint sweetness, and a side of flavorsome rice, you’ll feel nice and cosy with this comfort food in your belly.
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17/03/2026
It’ll take longer for us to make them than for you to eat them but we can’t wait to see you at the Taco Festival hosted at this Sunday 22nd March! Here’s a sneak peek of what Fabio will be making on the day. See you there! 🌮
04/03/2026
It has been a hectic start to the year and we are short-staffed (if you know anyone who would be great on our team, please get in touch!) so we forgot to post the January highlights! 🫣 That said, we re-opened on January 13th so there’s only really half a month to report on. Still…
2. A chicken mole negro at home, hosting our friends and of Wellington’s best and and their minis (photo c/o Dom)
3. The new Tuna Tostada - this sold out most nights but has recently been taken off the menu as we replaced it with a sharing style Tuna Ceviche which is currently selling out most nights
4. The Heirloom Tomatoes got an upgrade with smoked corn cream - I like corn! 🌽
5. Photo of the team after the first service on Jan 13th. Lol, no words.
6. Half Picanha looking like South America
7. New dessert on the menu - Cuatro Leches. BTS of it being made
8. Photo of said Cuatro Leches 🍓
9. came to visit and try aforementioned Tuna Tostada and Cuatro Leches. He was given a staff discount because guess what - he’s back on payroll as a casual 🤣
10. are back in town! First visit this year 🙏🏼
11. The Frenchie is also back, casually!
12. Special delivery of beautiful Colombian roses from as part of their Valentine’s collab with
13. Testing out some new dishes for fun
14. It seems that when you have a full team of staff, you have no customers but when you are short-staffed, you have a full house of customers. You can never win but we thank all our customers who come to support us, always. So great meeting lots of travellers visiting NZ over this Summer period, too.
January and February (will get to those highlights, soon - there were many in Feb!) felt like November and December. Even though it’s crazy we are into March, it also feels like we are already halfway through the year as we’ve been burning the midnight oil and we are exhausted but there’s no rest for the wicked so let’s keep pushing!!! See you all in house soon. 💙🙏🏼
28/02/2026
After much demand, the Fish Moqueca is back on our menu! A traditional Brazilian fish stew from Bahia, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and birthplace of samba dance and music, our Moqueca is made with white catch of the day, prawns, plus a party of capsicum, tomatoes, red onions, coconut cream, and red palm oil. Served with farofa (toasted cassava flour) and banana for some extra crunch and a hint sweetness, and a side of flavorsome rice, you’ll feel nice and cosy with this comfort food in your belly.
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19/02/2026
Our amazing bartender David (pictured) is moving overseas and while we are so excited for him, we are now looking for a new full-time bartender Tuesday - Saturday nights, with an immediate start.
Email your CV to [email protected] to apply. Must have bartending experience, ideally 2 years at a similar establishment making cocktails (we will train up the right candidate too). Must speak fluent English as this is a customer-facing position. Are you who we are looking for? Get in touch now!
05/02/2026
Just over a week ago, we had a solo guest walk in, who was visiting from Thailand. She dined at the bar, using AI to translate our menu (turns out, she is an AI lecturer back home). We gave a rundown of our menu, explaining classic and current popular dishes and she said that AI had suggested those too, which we were surprised by. It suggested the tuna tostada which is one of our newer dishes, and we were impressed by how up-to-date AI was with our menu. The diner ordered bit by bit, savouring each moment, politely chatting with each member of our team, taking photos of each dish as it arrived, and left at the end of her experience with a friendly smile.
The next day, she sent us a beautiful email with a thoughtful message and YouTube video she had made overnight. It was so wonderful, we had to share it! Khob khun ka, Dr M T! We welcome you back anytime you are in Auckland. 🙏🏼
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352 Karangahape Road
Auckland
1010
To get to the location on Karangahape Road in Auckland, you have a few options for public transport and driving/parking:
Public Transport:
1. Bus: Take any bus that goes to Karangahape Road. Get off at the nearest bus stop on Karangahape Road and walk towards your destination.
2. Train: Take a train to the nearest train station (e.g., Britomart or Newmarket). From there, you can either walk or take a bus to Karangahape Road.
Driving/Parking:
1. From the city center: Head west on Queen Street until you reach Karangahape Road. Look for available parking spaces along the road or in nearby parking lots/garages.
2. From the motorway: Take the appropriate exit for Auckland City Center and follow the signs towards Karangahape Road. Look for available parking spaces along the road or in nearby parking lots/garages.
Please note that specific directions may vary depending on your starting point, traffic conditions, and availability of parking spaces. It is always recommended to check for any road closures or alternative routes before traveling.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 11pm |
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Tempero, located on Karangahape Road in Auckland, is a Latin Bistro that promises to take you on a culinary journey through Latin culture. With its vibrant ambiance, up-cycled furniture, and Latin beats playing from a vintage vinyl player, Tempero offers an immersive dining experience that transports you right to the heart of Latin America.
Led by Fabio, whose diverse experiences and heritage have influenced the menu, Tempero showcases a fusion of flavors from seven different countries. The result is a tantalizing array of Latin cuisine that truly captures the essence of the culture. From traditional dishes to innovative creations, every bite at Tempero is a celebration of Latin flavors.
The team at Tempero appreciates their loyal customers who have not only dined at their restaurant but also recommended it to their friends, families, and colleagues. This level of support speaks volumes about the quality of food and service offered at Tempero.
Whether you're looking for a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends, Tempero welcomes you with open arms. They are open six nights a week from Monday to Saturday starting at 4:00 PM. While bookings are suggested, walk-ins are also welcome.
So why not treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at Tempero? Indulge in their delectable Latin cuisine while sipping on your favorite Latin cocktail. Let the flavors transport you to another world as you immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and enjoy the warm hospitality provided by the passionate team at Tempero. Vamos!
