The following dishes can be ordered simultaneously as a ‘mini banquet’ or individually to accompany each drink. Ideal to share with friends or for those moments when a light snack is the order of the day.
TAMALES (2) steamed corn husks, filled with corn maize and your choice of ‘pollo con mole’ (n), ‘queso con rajas’ (v), or ‘puerco con salsa verde’
5.40
TAMALES COSTEÑOS (2) corn maize filled with your choice of pork with morita chile, pollo pibil or beans & cheese (v), wrapped in a banana leaf, then steamed to perfection
5.40
PESCADILLAS (2) corn tortillas filled with spiced flaked fish, then deep fried until golden, and accompanied with a chipotle & mayonnaise sauce
5.60
GUACAMOLE (v) freshly prepared avocado dip served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo
6.50
NACHOS - perfect to share corn chips topped with refried beans & layers of melted cheese and sliced jalapeño peppers
– the classic
9.50
– chicken or chorizo
11.50
FLAUTAS (4) rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken, deep fried then topped with shredded lettuce, green tomatillo salsa and sour cream
7.20
EMPANADAS (v) an assortment of 4 corn pastries filled with cheese, potato or cuitlacoche or flor de calabaza, served with sour cream and salsa roja
7.60
QUESADILLAS MARQUEZA (4) small corn or flour tortillas filled with cheese and served with a salsa verde
6.20
– chicken tinga & cheese or rajas con crema & cheese
7.60
TOSTADAS (1) crispy corn tortilla topped with beans lettuce and your choice of chicken or beef and garnished with tomato, avocado & salsa verde
4.80
JALADAS (v) 4 fresh jalapeño chiles stuffed with cream cheese then breaded and deep fried and served with sour cream
6.80
QUESO FRITO (v) 4 fried & breaded chedded cheese sticks in a pool of green tomatillo salsa topped with cilantro, onion & sesame seeds served with corn or flour tortilla
7.60
QUESO FUNDIDO velvety melted cheese to spoon into your warm flour tortillas, accompanied with pico de gallo
– the classic (v)
7.80
– or with chorizo or mushrooms
9.80
PANUCHO (1) corn tortilla topped with refried beans, shredded cochinita or pollo pibil and marinated red onion
4.80
MIXED ANTOJITOS PLATTER an assortment of one flauta, empanada, jalada & tamal served with sour cream and salsa verde
per person
8.20
LOS TACOS
Served the authentic way - 2 soft flour or corn tortillas loaded with your choice of filling. All are served with onion and cilantro.
TINGA shredded chicken with tomatoes, onions & chipotle chile
5.60
COCHINITA o POLLO PIBIL melt in your mouth pork or chicken, cooked in a sauce of achiote & orange juice
– pork
6.20
– chicken
5.60
POLLO CON MOLE (n) (moh-lay) shredded chicken cooked in Mexico’s most famous sauce. Over 20 ingredients including chocolate
5.60
RAJAS CON CREMA (v) poblano pepper strips in a sweet corn & onion cream sauce
5.20
The following are served with onion, cilantro and your choice of salsa roja or tomatillo, served on the side.
PASTOR traditonal Mexican marinated pork, served with chunks of pineapple
6.20
NOPALES (v) tender cactus leaf with tomato, cilantro,onion, queso fresco and jalapeño chiles
5.20
CARNITAS marinated chopped slow cooked roast pork
6.20
BARBACOA marinated chopped slow cooked lamb
8.80
ARRACHERA beef marinated in beer, onion & garlic with a selection of secet spices
7.80
BISTEK grilled beef
7.20
CHOLIN grilled chicken breast
5.60
CAMPECHANO chicken or beef with spicy chorizo sausage
6.20
SIDES
SALSAS PICANTES three special salsas
2.70
CHILES TOREADOS sautéed chiles
2.40
CEBOLLITAS grilled spring onions with lime wedges
1.80
ORDEN DE TORTILLAS extra corn / flour tortillas
1.00
PERFECT SHARING DISHES
A great way to share with friends and family; the following dishes are some of the most popular.
MOLCAJETE ‘MESTIZO’ Served for 2 or more the speciality of the house - our famous dish of beef or chicken or a combination of both, served in a volcanic stone bowl with cheese, chorizo, grilled spring onions, cilantro and avocado, plus your choice of salsa roja, tomatillo, mole (n) or chipotle chile, all accompanied with corn or flour tortillas.
per person
– chicken
12.50
– beef
16.00
– both
14.00
– vegetarian
9.80
TACO TRAY Served for 2 or more when you really want tacos, this is the way to go - make your own tacos with your choice of 4 fillings, and guacamole, beans, pico de gallo, salsa roja, salsa verde, onion, cilantro and sour cream, all served with warmed corn or flour tortillas.
per person
14.00
ENTRADAS (Soups & Salads)
All soups are served the authentic way with a fresh selection of authentic garnishes.
SOPA DE TORTILLA (v) seasoned fresh tomato soup topped with fried corn tortilla strips, with a selection of sour cream, dried chiles and sliced avocado on the side
6.50
CALDO XOCHITL our 2nd favourite soup - chicken broth with vegetables and shredded chicken, garnished on the side with fresh avocado, cilantro, chopped onion and chipotle chile
6.50
ENSALADA DE NOPALES (v) tender cactus leaf with tomato, cilantro, queso fresco, onion and jalapeño chiles, served on a bed of rice with our chef’s house dressing
7.50
ENSALADA MIXTA lettuce, olives, sweet corn, avocado, tomatoes and onions tossed with our chef’s house dressing
– natural
6.50
– with chicken breast
9.50
CEVICHE DE CAMARON prawns marinated in lemon juice with onions, tomatoes, serrano chiles and fresh cilantro, served with avocado slices and fresh tortilla chips
8.80
PLATOS FUERTES (Main Courses)
MOLE POBLANO (n) (pr. mól-lay) boneless chicken breast served with a traditional mole sauce made with dried chiles, herbs, spices, almonds & more secret ingredients, served with rice and beans
14.00
MOLE VERDE chicken or pork in a traditional green mole sauce sauce made of green chile, tomatillo, romain lettuce, epazote & pumpkin seeds, served with rice & beans
14.00
MIXIOTE DE CORDERO shank of lamb or vegetables marinated in Mexican spices, wrapped in a banana leaf and slowly cooked until tender, accompanied with rice and corn tortillas
– lamb
16.00
– vegetables
9.80
CREPAS DE CUITLACOCHE (v) (a Mexican speciality - known as Mexican truffles) thin crepe pancakes filled with black corn mushrooms, sautéed with onion, garlic, button mushrooms, serrano chile & sweet corn in a special Chef’s white cheese sauce, served with grilled vegetables
12.00
ENCHILADAS DE MOLE (n) 2 rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling in a traditional ‘mole’ sauce made with over 20 ingredients, inclucding chocolate served with rice & beans
– chicken
12.50
– potato and cheese (v)
9.80
ENCHILADAS VERDES o ROJAS 2 rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped in a roja (red), or tomatillo (green), garnished with feta cheese and served with rice and beans
– chicken
12.50
– potato and cheese (v)
9.80
ENCHILADAS CANCUN 2 rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling in a traditional Mayan sauce made with achiote, orange juice, garlic & onion, served with rice & beans
– pork or chicken
12.50
– potato and cheese (v)
9.80
CAMARONES AL TAMARINDO grilled prawns covered in a tamarind sauce served with rice and vegetables
14.50
CHILES RELLENOS poblano peppers stuffed with your choice of picadillo (spiced ground beef) or cheese, lightly battered and sautéed in a tomato broth, served with rice & beans
– cheese (v)
9.80
– picadillo (spiced ground beef)
12.80
POLLO ARRIERO three chicken medallions on a base of sautéed potatoes with a sauce of ground garlic, onion, chile verde & chile pasilla, served with steamed vegetables
12.50
POLLO TICUL Yucatecan style chicken marinated in achiote, orange juice, garlic, cumin oregano & honey then wrapped in a banana leaf with onion, green peppers & tomatoes then baked and served with beans and corn tortillas
14.00
POLLO SINALOENSE melt in your mouth half chicken marinated in Mexican spices and chiles, served with rice & beans
12.50
POLLO AL TEQUILA chicken breast covered in tequila & guajillo chile cheese sauce, served with rice & vegetables
12.50
FILETE TAMPIQUENA strips of finest beef fillet, accompanied by a chicken enchilada, guacamole, rajas con crema, beans & rice
24.00
ARRACHERA beef marinated in a secret recipe of spices and Mexican beer, onion & garlic served with sautéed potatoes, beans and sliced poblano pepper
16.00
FILETE ARRIERO three beef medallions on a base of sautéed potatoes with a sauce of ground garlic, onion, chile verde & chile pasilla, served with steamed vegetables
19.50
POSTRES (Desserts)
FLAN CASERO a rich Mexican version of créme caramel - perfecto!
3.60
CREPAS DE CAJETA (n) thin crepes topped with a caramel sauce, chopped walnuts & served with vanilla ice cream - perfect to share
4.20
PASTEL DE QUESO y COCO a baked cream cheese and coconut cheesecake, in a pool of fresh mango sauce
3.60
BUÑUELOS thin crispy dough fritters drizzled with sugar cane syrup
3.20
HELADOS an ever changing selection of ice cream and tropical fruit sorbets
3.50
PASTEL DE ELOTE our chef’s special corn cake, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
4.20
PASTEL 3 LECHES A rich and almost ‘custard like’ cake made with ‘3 milks’ Condensed, evaporated and double cream - delicious
4.20
TAMALES DULCES DEL DIA our chef’s choice of 2 sweet tamale filled with a variety of sweet fillings - perfect to share
4.20
vegetarian (n) contain nuts
A discretionary gratuity of 12.5% will be added to tables of 6 or more
