made fresh dally with chopped tomatoes, chilli, onion and cilantro and served with corn chips
Guacamole $14
traditional avocado dip made fresh daily and served with corn chips
Chilli Con Queso $16
sizzling guajillo and jalapeno spiced cheese dip served with corn chips, a house favourite
Pollo Picante $12
habanero spiced chicken wings with chipotle mayonnaise and lemon
Jalapenos Rellenos $14
corn crusted jalapeno chilli filled with jalapeno spiced three cheese mix
Taquitos De Pollo $14
small fresh corn tortillas filled with chicken, deep fried and served with Mole Poblano sauce
Ceviche Pacifico $14
fresh fish, lime cured and finished with coconut cream, chilli and cilantro
El Calamar $12
corn meal dusted calamari served with our own sweet chilli sauce and chipotle mayonnaise
Machos Nachos $16
spiced braised beef "chilli con carne" black beans, topped with chilli con queso and jalapenos served with corn chips
Quesadilla De Queso $12
flour tortilla filled with melted cheese, chilli and coriander
Plato Delgado $20
a share plate of corn chips and pico de gallo, guacamole and chilli con queso
Plato Gordo $29
a tasting board of items selected from our Bocaditos, serves 3 - 4 entree or 2 as a main course
TAQUERIA - MEXICAN STREET TACOS
Tacos Al Pastor (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
pibil braised pulled pork with smoked pineapple salsa and slaw
Taco Al Pollo (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
habanero spiced chicken with chipotle chilli mayonnaise and fresh slaw
Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
guajillo dusted fish with tomato salsa and lime
Tacos De Carne (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped with guacamole
Taco Patatas (2 Tacos / 3 Tacos) $16 / $22
guajillo chilli spiced potatoes with fresh coriander and spring onions
TORTILLA DISHES
Enchiladas see below
two rolled corn tortillas, baked and topped with our special sauce served with rice
Holy Mole $23
corn tortillas filled with chicken baked in Mole Poblano and chilli cheese
The Flying Burrito $25
a grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled with coriander oil and served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and salad greens with your choice of: Hot Adobo Beef / Smoked Chipotle Chicken / Chipotle Spiced Seasonal vegetables
Chimichanga Mexicana see below
a rolled flour tortilla encasing one of our fillings with rice, pan fried and oven baked to golden served with Mexican slaw
De Pollo $25
chipotle chicken, saute onions and capsicums bound with our chilli con queso
Vegetariana $25
a fried tortilla parcel with mushrooms, spinach, feta, black beans and herbs
Ancho Chilli Pork $23
corn tortillas filled with braised pork baked in Chipotle sauce and chilli cheese
Frijoles $23
corn tortillas filled with black beans and baked in salsa verde and chilli cheese
Quesadillas see below
a folded flour tortilla filled with cheese and one of our fillings, grilled to perfection and served with rice and salad
Quesadilla De Pollo $23
pibil braised chicken, chilli cheese and topped with poblano pesto
Quesadilla de Hongos $23
saute mushrooms, epazote and chilli cheese
FAJITAS
Carne $27
tender slices of adobo spiced beef
Pollo $27
tender slices of chipotle chicken
Vegetariana $27
chipotle spiced vegetable medley
Camarones $29
saute prawns finished with a lime and tequila sauce
ENSALADAS AND BOCADOTES - BIG BITES
Ensalada Con Pollo $24
grilled coriander and garlic spiced chicken with buttercrunch lettuce, avocado, roasted corn pico de gallo and pepitas dressed with habanero mayonnaise. Served in a flour tortilla basket
Ensalada Caesar $20
our interpretation of the classic Caesar Salad as invented in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924 by Caesar Cardini
Ensalada Caesar $24
Add chicken
Taco De Pollo $27
chicken breast dusted in guajillo chilli pan seared with onions, coriander, chipotle and pibil sauce topped with poblano pesto
Carne Asada $32
ribeye steak chargrilled to your liking with guajillo spiced potatoes, chilli butter and salad greens
PARA ACOMPANAR - SIDE DISHES
Corn Chips $5
Refried Beans $3
Mexican Rice $3
Salsa (tomato) $5
Fresh flour tortillas x 2 $4
Guacamole $5 / $10
Jalapenos $4
Salsa Verde (tomatillos) $4
Sour Cream $5
Cheese $4
Salad $5
ALGO DULCE - DESSERTS
Coco De Loco $12
baked coconut flan with a hint of caramel, tequila laced mint, pineapple salad and margarita gelato
Banana Chimichangas $12
banana wrapped in a tortilla and cinnamon fried with and sugar. Served with vanilla ice-cream
Churros $12
Mexican style donut strips with dipping sauces and cream
Aztec Treasure $12
A layered chocolate cake smothered in a chocolate sauce with a hint of cinnamon, served with hot chocolate sauce, cream and vanilla ice-cream
Cajeta Cheesecake $12
A baked cheesecake of cajeta goats milk caramel, with tequila laced berry compote and whipped vanilla cream
Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons and shaved parmesan bound with an anchovy dressing and topped with a poached egg… add chicken or salmon:( $4.50 per choice)
Fish bites $12.50
Served with fries.
House smoked chicken breast(GF) $25
Wrapped in bacon on crushed herb potatoes, sautéed spinach, roasted carrots and jus.
Macaroni cheese $17.50
With hungarian chorizo
Beef wellington $25
With red wine jus, creamy mash, sautéed spinach and roasted carrots.
A tasting selection of our tapas including chorizo, croquetas, mushrooms, calamari, patatas bravas, ali oli & bread
Patatas bravas $14.00
Cubed fries & paprika sauce
Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce
Side salad $9.00
Cordero asado - lamb shoulder $41.50
Slow roasted canterbury lamb shoulder served with a rosemary, thyme & red wine reduction
Paella mixta–house speciality Chicken, & Seafood tossed with saffron scented rice, tomatoes & vegetables. Cooked & served in a paella pan - Minimum order of two per table. We recommend pre-ordering paella at the Curator’s House, especially if you are dining at peak time. Please check the availability of paella with your waiter. Please allow at least 25 minutes cooking time. It is worth the wait! per person $43.00
light & fluffy pancakes served with grilled banana, bacon & maple syrup
Chicken tostado $22.50
cajun spiced chicken, fresh salad green, aioli and avocado served on pan-fried ciabatta, topped with pineapple, mango & chilli salsa, with fries on the side
Pancakes $17.50
or berry compote, yoghurt & maple syrup
Eggs & hollandaise - Bacon benedict $18.50
streaky bacon with 2 free range poached eggs, toasted ciabatta & hollandaise
Beef bestado $24.50
slow braised pulled beef cheek served on toasted ciabatta topped with a fried egg, crispy coleslaw & chunky fries
The full pot $24.00
our famous big breakfast made with hash browns, streaky bacon, sausage, cowboy beans, slow roasted tomato, mushrooms & 2 free range eggs cooked "any style" served with toasted ciabatta
Fried green potatoes (paleo) $19.50
twice cooked sweet potatoes pan-fried in our house made (vegan) basil & spinach pesto with red onion, tomatoes & (optional bacon) topped with a poached egg
Mon
12 Noon to 8:30 PM
Tue
12 Noon to 8:30 PM
Wed
12 Noon to 8:30 PM
Thu
12 Noon to 9 PM
Fri
12 Noon to 9:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun
11:30 AM to 8:30 PM