El OrigenNorth Wharf, Auckland
El Origen – Latin American food
El Origen – Latin American food
El Origen – Latin American food
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Latin American restaurant · North Wharf

El Origen

North Wharf, Auckland

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for El Origen. Many Latin American restaurants in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About El Origen

Found at the North Wharf area, El Origen is a Latin American restaurant that has become part of the North Wharf dining scene. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 1.4 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Diners come here for Latin American food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as empanadas. With 12 Latin American options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for El Origen. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, Latin American restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Latin American restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksCaipirinha

Lime and cachaça

$15–18

StartersEmpanadas

Beef or cheese

$6–9

StartersPão de queijo

Brazilian cheese bread

$8–11

From the GrillRodizio / churrasco

All-you-can-eat grilled meats (per person)

$45–65

StartersCeviche

Citrus-cured fish with corn

$18–24

Desserts & DrinksFlan

Caramel custard

$9–11

Plan your visit

When is El Origen busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Latin American restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about El Origen

Where is El Origen?

El Origen is at North Wharf, Auckland, about 1.4 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are El Origen's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does El Origen serve?

Latin American food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Latin American restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at El Origen?

As an estimate, a meal at a Latin American restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near El Origen?

The closest is The Blue Frog (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near El Origen

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of North Wharf
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Baduzzi – Restaurant food 80 m
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Other Latin American places nearby

Latin American in Auckland
NameAreaStatusDistance
Tropeiro GrillAotea Arts Quarter–1.6 km
Bom GostoAotea Arts Quarter–1.6 km
AzabuFreemans Bay–2.2 km
100% ColombianParnell–2.5 km
TamboParnell–2.8 km
Kika's Kitchen Mt EdenMount Eden–3.2 km