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
three light crepes served with your choice of: Fresh Berry Compote & Cream / Banana & Maple Syrup
Akaroa Salmon $26.00
pan fried fillet of Akaroa sea-run salmon nestled on a warm potato gratin with steamed green beans & grilled lemon finished with a red pepper & lemongrass sauce with a hint of chilli
Mince of Toast $17.00
"mum sure didn't make mince like this!" Take rich venison mince packed with winter vegetables, red wine and mushrooms served with toasted ciabatta, crunchy cheese straws & our spicy homemade tomato sauce
Very Berry $9.50
light on calories & dairy, but not on the taste. A mixture of three berries, apple & pineapple juice will definitely get those taste buds going!
BREAKFAST TRIFLE $12.50
Our own honey, almond & chia toasted muesli, layered with banana, summer berry compote, lime infused coconut & served with almond milk on the side (DF)
Tai Tapu Thai Pie $17.00
a delicious creamy red curry of lemongrass, ginger, coriander & winter vegetables. Finished with a crispy crumble & served with a refreshing salad on the side
THE GRILL $22.00
A plate full of start up! Bacon, sausages & poached free range eggs, all served with toasted fresh bread, homemade hash cakes & our own homemade tomato sauce & basil pesto
Pumpkin, Pear & Blue Cheese Salad $18.00
a heartwarming combination of a roasted winter salad of pumpkin, locally sourced pears, red onion & Whitestone blue cheese, topped with Tai Tapu grown hazelnuts & finished with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Grilled chicken, mesculin salad, red capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and crispy noodles with toasted sesame and lime dressing
Toasted pumpkin seed Bagel with Schmear $9.50
Choose from Salmon cream cheese and capers OR Pine nut, basil pesto and cream cheese
Sides $8.50
Bowl of Fries (with aioli and tomato sauce) / Parmesan and Garlic Bread / Bowl of Crunchy Battered Wedges (with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce)
Caesar Salad $17.50
Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan and soft poached egg (Anchovies optional). Add grilled chicken $4.50 Add smoked salmon $5.00
Toasted Raisin Bread $7.50
Home made raspberry jam and butter
Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich $20.00
Grilled chicken, mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato, French Dijon and olive tapenade on toasted rye with fries
The Cup Big Breakfast $21.50
Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, roasted tomato, portobello mushroom, eggs (any style), refried herb potatoes and with your choice of toasted rye, white or gluten-free toast
Eggs Benedict $18.50
English muffin, 2 poached eggs and house hollandaise sauce with either: Bacon – Crispy streaky bacon / Salmon – Atlantic cold smoked salmon, and steamed spinach / Vegetarian – Roasted tomato, steamed spinach and portobello mushroom
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