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Viva La Mexicana

Mexican Restaurant££££

Southville, Bristol

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Viva La Mexicana

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Main Menu -please advise waitress if any allergies 10

Main Menu -please advise waitress if any allergies

Dips / Tasters 4 for £6.00 or as individually priced; salsas come with home made Totopos (Corn Chips)‏

Olives (V, G)

1.65

Pitted olives

Salsa de Chipotle (V, G)

1.65

Very hot salsa

Salsa de Cascabel (V, G)

1.65

Interesting and unusual delicious smoky spicy salsa

Guacamole (V, G)

1.65

Diced avocado, with onion, tomato, coriander, & lime

Queso Vegano (Vegan)

1.65

Plain & Simple 100% Vegan Cheese

Insectos variados - excluded from DIPS offer

3.25

A selection of mixed edible creepy crawlies

Salsa de Habaneros (V, G)

1.65

Inferno hot salsa

Salsa de Jalapenos (V, G)

1.65

Hot salsa‏

Stuffed Jalapenos (V, G)

1.65

Jalapenos filled‏ with cheese

Queso Fresco

1.65

Cheese made in the traditional Mexican way

Chapulines colorados (N) - excluded from DIPS offer

4.25

Spicy fried‏ grasshoppers from Oaxaca in Mexico, with garlic, and chilli. Crunchy!

Entrantes (Starters) or Tapas

Key: G-gluten free, V-vegetarian, N-contains nuts, OG-option gluten free, OV-option vegetarian.

Tacos Al Pastor (G)

6.95

3 Corn tortillas- filled with pork loin marinated in a salsa of three chillies, with pineapple sauce

Tacos Vegetarianos (V, G)

6.95

3 Corn tortillas – filled with mushrooms and cheese

Guacamole (V, G)

6.45

Diced avocado, onion, tomato, coriander, and a touch of lime, accompanied by small fried corn tortillas

Sincronizada (OG)

3.95

A single wheat tortilla with either Ham & Cheese or Fried Mushrooms

Small Combo (V, OG)

5.00

2 wheat tortillas filled with grated cheese plus dips of beans, Mexican rice, and guacamole

Tacos De Pollo (G)

6.95

3 Corn‏ tortillas – filled with pulled chicken, with pineapple sauce

Nachos (V, G)

5.95

Triangles of toasted corn, covered in a special cheese sauce, with beans and jalapenos

Bolillos (Campechanas)

4.95

Frankfurter style‏ sausages in a wheat and egg wrap with a cheese dip

Quesadillas (V, OG)

3.95

2 wheat tortillas filled with grated cheese plus beans dip

Large Combo (G, OV)

8.50

3 corn tacos with beans, Mexican rice, and guacamole

Ensaladas (Salads)

Nopalitos (G, V)

5.45

Salad of edible cactus seasoned with lime, olive oil, onion and a touch of coriander

Ensalada La Mexicana (G, V)

5.25

Salad of tomato, onion, lettuce, avocado and fingers of toasted corn

Acompanamientos (Sides)‏

Frijoles Refritos (G, V)

4.25

Refried beans, with a touch of chilli spiciness, and totopos (corn chips)

Arroz a La Mexicana (G, V)

3.95

Mexican rice served with peas and carrots

Frijoles Charros G, (V)

4.25

Classic beans served in a broth with onion and touch of coriander

Antojitos (Mexican Street Food)

Please note that Antojitos are cooked on the plancha grill. plated straight-away when cooked, and the dressings of cold cream, cheese, salsa, lettuce, etc. are then added immediately, at which point the food is then served i.e., we do not keep any food warm but it is served straight from the chef to the customer. This is the traditional Mexican way but results in the food appearing only semi-hot because of the cold additions of cream, lettuce, etc.. This is normal in Mexico but appears strange to some English palates - however, please understand that the food has not gone cold and does not need re-heating. If you feel that you cannot be comfortable with this and must have piping hot food, then please choose your main meal from the Main Courses or Chef's Specials sections.

Key: G-gluten free, V-vegetarian, N-contains nuts, OG-option gluten free, OV-option vegetarian.

Pellizcada (G)

10.95

Two round corn bases ('griddle cakes') covered with beans, pulled chicken, mild green salsa and grated cheese

Huarache Macho (G, V)

10.95

Sandal of fried corn, covered with beans, with eggs covered with mild green salsa and cheese

Panuchos Vegetarianos (G, V)

10.95

Two round‏ corn bases topped with guacamole, beans, fried egg, salad, and cheese - totally not spicy

Flautas (G, OV)

9.95

3 crispy 'flutes' of fried maiz, filled with pulled chicken accompanied by lettuce, cream, mild green salsa and grated cheese with Mexican rice and fried beans

Huarache (G)

10.95

Sandal of‏ fried corn, covered with beans, with pulled chicken or pulled pork options, covered with mild green salsa and cheese

Panuchos (G)

10.95

Two round corn bases ('griddle cakes') topped with guacamole, beans, pulled chicken, salad, and cheese - totally not spicy

Tradicional (Main Courses)‏

Enchiladas (OG, OV)

12.75

Rolls of wheat flour filled with pulled pork or pulled chicken bathed in salsa, cream, onion and grated cheese

Huevos Casados (V, G)

8.45

Married eggs - both with the same salsa

Huevos Divorciados (V, G)

8.45

Divorced eggs’ - one egg served with a non spicy green sauce contrasted with another egg with a hot red sauce, accompanied by Mexican rice and beans

Especialidades (Specialties of the Casa)

Key: G-gluten free, V-vegetarian, N-contains nuts, OG-option gluten free, OV-option vegetarian.

Caluaco Al Tequila (G)

14.95

Pork ribs‏ in tequila sauce, flambeed and served with corn tortillas, guacamole, beans and small shoots of edible cactus

Pozole (Memo) (G)

13.95

Traditional Mexican broth with corn granules, prepared with lashings of pulled chicken, spices, and lime, accompanied with toasted corn pieces, avocado, radish, onion and lettuce

Enmolada (contains nuts - almonds) (G, N)

14.95

Corn tortillas‏ filled with chicken, with Mexican mole (pronounced ‘moley’) salsa made from a chocolate base, a variety of chillies, and almonds. It comes with rice 'a la mexicana' and is decorated with cream and cheese.

Postre (Sweets)‏

Key: G-gluten free, V-vegetarian, N-contains nuts, OG-option gluten free, OV-option vegetarian.

Bunuelos (V)

4.50

Bunelos, light‏ wheat pastries, smothered in honey. This is a very simple and traditional Mexican sweet that has its roots way back in antiquity. Vegan option with Maple Syrup.

Torta Moctezuma (V)

4.50

Chocolate torta

Queso Mexicano (V)

4.50

Oaxaca/ Fresco Cheese with Totopos (Corn Chips)

Dulce De Mango (V)

4.50

Delicious ‘cream of mango’ - an interesting alternative to ice-cream

Pastel Tres Leches (V)

4.50

Popular Mexican version of the three milks cake

Cajeta (V)

4.50

A sweet made from wheat tortillas and caramel (Dulce de Leche)

Bebidas Calientes (Hot Drinks)

Cafe Expresso

2.00

Cafe Capuchino

2.25

Above Coffees made from freshly ground best Colombian coffee beans roasted to perfection by 'Coffee-under-Lyne'.

Cafe Mexicano with separate Tequila shot

3.75 5.25

With house tequila £3.75, with Don Julio £5.25

Tea

2.00

Yerba Mate (hot or cold)

4.50

Mate, discovered‏ by the Guarani Indians and often drunk in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil rather than tea or coffee. Made from the leaves of a species of an evergreen holly. Also consumed in Syria, the Lebanon, and Turkey. Reportedly has health giving properties and contains powerful anti-oxidants. The one we offer comes from Paraguay and is a favourite of one of our chefs and family. We serve this in a 'guampa' glass for one together with metal bombilla ('straw') through which it should be drunk, together with a flask of water which is added to the mate to make several subsequent glasses. Initially has quite a sharp taste which mellows with subsequent glasses. Can be consumed hot or cold - please specify.

Cafe Latte

2.25

Cafe Americano

2.25

Cafe Mexicano

2.95

Mexican speciality‏ coffee with cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with cream., made with Mexican Muxbal coffee

Te Hojas De Jamaica

3.45

Tea made from hibiscus leaves

Chocolate

2.45