Mexica in Christchurch City Menu

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SOFT TACOS $4.00
- served on either a traditional corn tortilla or flour tortilla 6"
TACOS A1 PASTOR
- pork in our special smoked adobo marinade chargrilled on a spit topped with sweet grilled pineapple fresh coriander and red onion
TACOS DE CARNE ASADA
- strips of juicy chargrilled rump steak topped with smoky pinto beans grilled onions and finely shredded cabbage
TINGA DE POLLO
- chicken braised in a tangy tomato and oregano salsa tender black beans lime marinated red onion and finely shredded cabbage
HONGOS Y CALABACITA CON QUESO
- sauteed mushrooms and zucchini with melted Edam cheese and lime marinated onions-Vegetarian /vegan
QUESADILLAS-8" $7.50
- flour tortilla filled with melted Edam cheese and any of the above fillings(larger than a taco)
MEXICAN MEAL $12.00
- served with a hot tortilla, any of the above meats with a side of traditional Mexican rice your choice of smoky pinto beans, southern black beans refried beans and Mexican slaw
SOPA MEXICA $10.00
- Mexica soup made with a base of real chicken broth blended with roasted tomatoes smoky pasilla ancho chillies, shredded chicken and topped pasilla and ancho chilies shredded chicken and topped with crispy corn tortilla strips, melted cheese, and sour cream
NACHOS $7.50
- topped with refried beans melted cheese fresh Mexican salsa and sour cream(add any meat for an extra $2.50)

TOMATILLO
- tangy green salsa made from a small Mexican green tomato, blended with fresh cilantro, onions, and garlic, Mild and tangy great with beef
AVOCADO
- avocado tomatillo lime and lots of cilantro, smooth and cramy
CHIPOTLE
- smoky and spicy rich salsa, great with pork
CHARRED TOMATO
- ripe tomatoes roasted until skins are charred and blended with onions, coriander, and fresh serrano chilies, good on everything
SALSA MACHA
- fire roasted chilies roasted peanuts, garlic and a touch of olive oil
SALSA BORRACHA
- drunken salsa, dark beer fire roasted chilies and tomatoes, hangover cure

Nearby Sample Menus

Fried tofu on toast $17.90
- With spinach, pumpkin seeds & red onion on toasted multi-grain with hummus vege – vegan - gluten free on request
Pan-fried mushrooms $5
Black beans $5
- pulled pork, black beans, guacamole, cheese, salsa & sour cream vege – gluten free on request. $18.90
- honeycomb, raspberry jam & butter $8.90
Bacon & cream cheese bagel $11.90
- With toasted bagel, bacon & cream cheese gluten free on request
Potato hash brown $5
- hummus $6.90

Crispy Chicken $21.50
- Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Main-10 pcs & fries
Edi's Green Curry $24.50
- Edison's favourite version of green curry chicken, hot and tasty with pumpkin, broccoli, bok choi served with a mix of jasmine rice and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Open chicken sammie $17.50
- Corn chip herb crusted chilli lemon chicken on toasted focaccia with salad, cucumber pickles, roast tomato & pineapple, finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese & sweetcorn sour cream.
The original seafood chowder small9.50/big14.50
- Started here back in the dark ages, and has not been changed too much. Some folks travel for miles just to get a taste, & ya even get bread & butter to clean the massive bowl. Scrumptious!
Flat Bread $12.70
- Pita bread smothered in sundried tomato pesto and topped with parmesan cheese. Oven baked and finished with sweet chilli and sour cream. The locals favourite.
Beer Batter Fish $17.50
- Yip just good ole fish n chips with salad and tartare sauce. I suppose I could say that the fish is base and that the batter is crisp and that the fries are cooked to perfection and that the salad is fresh to make this dish sound more exciting....
Apple Berry & Port Crumble $11.00
- Good ole fashion fruit cooked with a hint of spice and all the love in the world plus some port. Topped with a buttered shortbread crumble and oven baked to warm and toastie. Comes with yep you got it, ice-cream and cream and a funky ginger Anglaise.
Crispy Chicken $14.50
- Crispy, tasty chicken marinated overnight in our Chef's special sauce with petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. Finger licking good!Entrée-8 pieces

Café Hotcakes $16.50
- Our own buttermilk cakes with maple syrup and either: Bacon and banana / Berry compote / Lemon curd, with cream or yoghurt on the side.
B.L.T. $18.50
- Toasted ciabatta bun, filled with crispy bacon, fresh tomato and lettuce and garnished with our lime and basil mayo and relish. With salad.
Savoury Scrambled Eggs $16.00
- Three free range eggs, mixed with diced tomato, fresh herbs and cream, and served on wholegrain toast.
Bacon and Eggs $16.00
- Two poached free range eggs on toast of your choice, grilled tomato and crispy bacon.
Steak Sandwich $27.50
- Marinated ribeye, with rocket, melted smoked cheese, sliced tomato, caramelised onion jam and grilled bread.
CCB (Chicken, Cranberry and Brie Filo) $18.00
- A delicious mix of creamy, herbed chicken and béchamel sauce, rolled with brie and cranberry sauce. With salad.
Sides $4.00 per serve
- Toast, Mushrooms, Potato Hash, Tomato, Sausage, Bacon.
The Full Monty $20.00
- Two poached eggs on toast with grilled tomato, sausage, bacon, mushrooms and our own herbed potato hash.

Pork Mushrooms Chow Mein $11.70
Fish $2.40
Chicken Mushrooms Chow Mein $12.20
Prawn & Cashew Nut $14.70
Spring or Curry Rice Roll $2.70
Slice Chicken & Season Veges $12.20
Steak Fried Rice
1/2 Doz Wonton with Sauce

Sgt. Peppers $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and thin slices of pepperoni
Veggie Supreme $15.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, kumara, caramelised onions, sundried tomatos with roasted sunflower seeds and garlic aioli
Moroccan Lamb $16.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, succulent pieces of marinated lamb backstrap, red onion, roasted capsicum, sundried tomatoes, topped with roquette salad, mango chutney and yoghurt raita
Pumpkin & Prosciutto $16.00
- Garlic infused olive oil, mozzarella, pine nuts, roasted pumpkin and thin slices of prosciutto topped with rosemary
Tomizza $14.00
- Fresh homemade tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, topped with cracked pepper and fresh basil.
Mushroom & Feta $15.00
- Sliced portabello mushrooms, feta, mozzarella on a base of garlic infused olive oil finished with some thyme, salt and pepper
Butter Chicken $16.00
- Juicy pieces of chicken in a mild curry sauce on a base of hummus and topped with fresh coriander
Sir George $16.00
- A feast of bacon, seared steak, pepperoni and mozzarella with smokey barbeque sauce base and topped with a bacon of either aioli or chipotle mayo

$40 Mega ShareBox $40.00
Salted Caramel Frappe N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended salted caramel explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent caramel drizzle.
Cheeseburger N/A
The Clubhouse Angus N/A
Choc Whirl Frappe N/A
- A decadent, freshly blended choc explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent Choc Drizzle.
Honeycomb McFlurry N/A
- Our Honeycomb McFlurry has crunchy pieces of Hokey Pokey and a tasty Honeycomb flavoured topping.
Choc Top Cone N/A
Frozen Fanta Blue Lemonade McFloat N/A

Steak Mushroom on Fried Rice $12.00
Steak Black Bean Sauce $11.00
Hot Dog $2.00
Chicken Satay Sauce on Fried Rice $11.00
Spring Roll $2.50
Jade Special Chow Mein $12.00
Pork $4.00
Crab Stick $1.80

Posht $14.00
- Meat cooked in a strong gravy spicy sauce, cream & poppy seeds
Vegetable Samosas (2 pieces) $8.00
- Pastry mixed with cumin seed, mashed potatoes, peas, garam masala - fried to a golden brown
Mix Platter $25.00
- 2 pieces of the above items served with salad
Raita $4.00
Served With Mint Or Tamarind Chutney
Keema Naan (mince Iamb) $5.00
Plain Naan $3.50
Onion Bhaji (4 pieces) $8.00
- Chopped onions rings mixed with chickpea flour & spices - fried to a crispy brown

Haydari Dip $11.50
- Stained yoghurt, herbs, cucumber, and garlic - served with pita bread
Homemade baklava
- With cream or Ice-cream
Vegetarian Combination Iskander $31.00
- Combination of hot and cold vegetarian dishes including carrot fritters, zucchini fritters, dolma, falafel and eggplant served with pita bread
Chips, Cheese, Gravy (GF) $11.00
Topkapi Chips (GF) $15.00
- Chips, chicken, cheese, mushroom and bacon
Shishleak (GF) $28.00
- Marinated lamb rack, skewered cooked on the charcoal
Chicken Shish (GF) $23.00
- Marinated cubed chicken cooked on the charcoal
Eggplant Dip $11.50
- Eggplant sliced and stewed with tangy tomato and green bell peppers - served with pita bread

BANANA FRITTER $2.20
CHILI CHICKEN HOT & SPICY $12.50
CHICKEN NIBBLE $1.00
SWEET & SOUR SAUCE $2.00
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE $10.00
CHICKEN CURRY ON FRIED RICE $11.00
PORK PINEAPPLE ON FRIED RICE $12.00
FRESH SEASON VEGETABLE $10.00

Soups Azteca (G F) $12.50
- Also known as “tortilla soup” this is a Mexican soup favoured by an Aztec emperor. This ancient and celebrated recipe is served with corn chip strips, cheese, avocado and cream.
Empanada de Platano (V, GF) $9.50
- Hot, deep fried corn empanada stuffed with banana, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drizzled with condensed milk and chocolate sauce.
Quesadilla $16.50
- Filled with cheese and your choice of either chicken or beef.
(12yrs and under only)
Fries $8.00
- Basket o f fries served with tomato sauce.
Chiles Hellenes (GF) $26.50
- Famous all over Mexico, it is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers, steeped in red salsa with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice o f chicken, vegetarian, beef or prawn* (^available for $2 extra).
Nachos $16.50
- With cheese, beans guacamole and pico de gallo, vegetarian, beef or chicken.
Fajitas $24.50/ $ 40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice o f chicken, beef or prawn* (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people.

Filo Of The Day $14.50
- served with a side salad of your choice
Sautéed Mushrooms $16.50
- with two poached eggs on sourdough bread & house-made hollandaise
Bagel $9.00
- toasted Bagel with cream cheese and pesto
Hot Chicken Sandwich $18.50
- with chicken, seasonal salad, avocado, apricot sauce on sour dough bread
Greens On Toast $12.50
- a forest of greens over a bed of avocado, miso & our sour dough whole-grain bread
All Breads & Bagels Are Baked On-Site With Sour Dough All Eggs Used At Opawa Café Are Free-Range And Sourced Locally.
Egg Benedict $17.50
- two poached eggs with bacon & house-made hollandaise on sour dough bread
Bagel $12.00
- toasted Bagel with cream cheese and salmon

TOMATOES $2.80
SWEET & SOUR PORK $11.50
Pineapple $3.80
COMBINATION FRIED RICE $11.50
Tomato $3.80
Double Meat $4.00
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN $10.00
Bacon Egg $4.80

Vegetarian Delight $16.50
Available all day at $9.50, GF available
Please place your order at the counter GF toast, GF bagel, whole grain available
• Smoked chicken, cranberry, brie with red onion
House made Muesli $11.00
Corn Fritters $18.00
- With free farm bacon sour cream, sweet chilli jam, and parmesan
Big Breakfast $19.00
Eggs Benedict $17.50

Mini Empanadas $16.50
- Filled with only cheese or add chicken or beef
Queso Fundido $17.00
- Hot, soft, creamy cheese-based Mexican goodness, a fondue family relation. Choose between spinach & mushroom or bacon & mushroom. Served for two people or more
Taquitos $14.00
- Small fried corn tortillas filled with mashed potato and cheese and topped with salad and sour cream
Fajitas $24.50 / $40.00
- A basket of soft warm flour tortillas served with beautiful grilled strips of red and green capsicum, mushrooms and onion and your choice of chicken, beef or prawn (available for $2 extra) served with sides of guacamole, beans and sour cream. Available in a single serving or for two people
Jalapeno Poppers $10.00
- Deep fried, cheese filled, crumbed jalapenos served with a fine mexican chipotle dipping sauce
Tacos Pastor $26.00
- Homemade corn tortillas filled with lamb, marinated in Mexican spices, whole beans, grilled pineapple, lime, coriander and onion and salsa verde
Mousse de Chocolate al Tequila $9.50
- A rich, creamy and frothy chocolate mousse with a touch of tequila
Pescado a la Veracruzana $27.50
- This dish is the best example of "jarochos" (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce