MEXICANO MIO - GLUTEN FREE
The entire menu is gluten free - maize flour is used in place of wheat (e.g. for tacos and quesadillas) throughout this menu. An authentic Mexican menu inspired from my travels.
Entradas - Starters:
1. Guacamole en Molcajete – Freshly made guacamole with ripe avocados, lime, red onion, jalapeños, and coriander, served with warm tortilla chips.
2. Elote Asado – Grilled Mexican street corn with vegan mayo, lime, chili powder, and crumbled cotija cheese (our go to meal of the day!)
3. Tostadas de Pulpo – Crispy tortillas topped with charred octopus, avocado, and chipotle crema.
4. Quesadilla de Champiñones – Soft tortillas filled with sautéed mushrooms, mozzarella and oregano.
5. Ceviche de Mango y Aguacate – Fresh mango and avocado ceviche with lime, red onion, and coriander.
6. Tacos de Camarones al Pastor – Shrimp marinated in pineapple and chili, served with pickled red onions.
7. Esquites – Warm corn salad with chili, lime, mayo, and Parmesan.
Platos Principales - Main Course:
1. Cochinita Pibil – Slow-roasted pork marinated in traditional spices and citrus, smoked in banana leaves, served with pickled onions and tortillas.
2. Birria de Res – Braised beef stew in a rich chili broth, served with beef consommé
3. Enchiladas Verdes – Corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken or jackfruit, topped with tomatillo salsa and melted cheese.
4. Tacos de Pescado – Fish tacos with cabbage slaw and creamy chipotle sauce.
5. Fajitas Mixtas – Sizzling platters of marinated vegetables, chicken or prawns served with guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas.
6. Vegan Al Pastor Tacos – Marinated jackfruit with pineapple salsa and spicy cashew crema.
Postres - Dessert:
1. Churros con Chocolate – Crisp, golden cornmeal churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with warm chocolate dipping sauce.
2. Pan de Elote – Mexican sweetcorn cake, moist and buttery, served with coconut cream.
3. Pastel de Chocolate Mexicano – Spiced Mexican chocolate cake with a hint of cinnamon and chili, served with vanilla ice cream.
4. Capirotada – Mexican bread pudding with dried fruit, nuts, and a dark sugar syrup glaze.
5. Arroz con Leche – Creamy rice pudding flavoured with cinnamon and vanilla, garnished with raisins.
6. Buñuelos – Crispy fried dough discs dusted with sugar and cinnamon, served with anise syrup.
7. Mousse de Mango con Chamoy – Creamy mango mousse topped with tangy chamoy (home-brined and pickled fruit sauce) with chili powder.