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ENTRADAS (starters)

 

 

Guacamole*  $12.00

Mexico’s famous zesty avocado dip, served with our freshly made corn chips.

 

Taquitos Dorados*  $10.00

Delectable potato-filled corn tortillas, deep fried then topped with fresh salsa, lettuce, sour cream and cheese.

 

Queso Fundido*  $12.00

An exquisitely cheesey dip, your choice of bacon and mushroom or spinach and mushroom, served hot with fresh tortilla chips.

 

Nachos*  $12.00

Layers of corn chips, refried beans, cheese and pico de gallo (fresh salsa), topped with sour cream and optional jalapenos.

 

Ceviche*  $12.00

Traditional Mexican fish cooked in lime juice, served with pico de gallo (fresh salsa) and Alvarados own tortilla chips.

 

Quesadillas   $10.00

Soft cheese-filled flour tortillas, served with sour cream, fresh salsa and jalapenos.

 

Dip Platter*   $15.00

Fresh salsa, guacamole and queso fundido (your choice of bacon and mushroom or spinach and mushroom), served with Alvarados delicious freshly made corn chips. Perfect for sharing!

 

PLATILLOS PRINCIPALES (Mains) 

 

All mains served with Mexican rice, frijoles refritos (refried beans) and pico de gallo (fresh salsa).

 

 

Chilaquiles*  $19.50

The ‘Mexican hangover dish’ – fresh corn chips, soft fried in mild red salsa and cheese, with your choice of shredded chicken or spinach and mushroom, topped off with sour cream, onion and avocado.

 

Mole Poblano   $22.50

Chicken breast fillet, smothered with traditional mole sauce, topped with red onion and sesame seeds. Mole: a very traditional Mexican sauce made from a wide variety of ingredients included cocoa and chipotle chilli. Served medium/hot.

 

Enchiladas  $19.50

Soft home-made corn tortillas, filled and fried with shredded chicken, covered in a traditional mole verde sauce, served with red onion, sour cream and cheese.

 

Empanadas*  $19.50

Deep fried corn tortilla parcels, topped with salsa, cheese and sour cream. Filled with your choice of shredded chicken, papa con chorizo, fresh vegetables or minced beef.

 

Filete a la Tampiquena*  $27.50

Seared Mexican steak with a zesty citrus marinade, served with a tasty chicken enchilada and Alvarados guacamole.

 

Tikinxic Kay*  $22.50

A traditional Mayan style fish fillet, marinaded in tomato, onion and an ancient blend of seasonings, seared to perfection and served with a side of guacamole.

 

Tacos*  $23.50

Make your own tacos from our sumptuous selection of fillings and salsas, served with hot fresh tortillas and your choice of shredded chicken, beef or vegetarian options.

 

Nachos*  $19.50

A huge serving of layers of corn chips, refried beans, pico de gallo and your choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian, topped with sour cream, cheese and optional jalapenos.

Note: no rice included with this meal.

 

Fajitas*  $24.50

Your choice of marinated beef strips or prawns, seared with capsicum and onion and served with sides of guacamole, sour cream and hot, fresh tortillas in true Mexican style.

 

Quesadillas   $22.50

Soft flour tortillas filled with cheese and your choice of shredded chicken, bacon and mushroom or spinach and mushroom. Served with guacamole, sour cream and fresh salsa.

 

Tostadas*  $22.50

Crispy corn tortillas with your choice of ceviche (Mexican fish) or minced beef and topped with pico de gallo, refried beans, cheese and sour cream. Mucho bueno!

 

 

 

 

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