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Mexican Cafe Christchurch Site

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67 Victoria St West
Auckland Central
Ph (09) 373 2311
Fax (09) 302 2526
mexicancafe@ihug.co.nz

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LUNCH

Served from 12 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday

 enchiladas

STARTERS AND SALADS

Guacamole Dip....$9.00

Chunky avocado dip with the complimentary flavours of jalapeño chillies, tomato, onion, garlic and lemon juice. Served in a tortilla cup with a bowl of corn chips on the side

Garlic Bread... Pan De Ajo....$4.50

Toasted French style bread smothered with fresh garlic and herbs

Cheese Dip....$7.50

Melted cheddar cheese blended with salsa picanté, chilies, onion and corriander. Served piping hot with a bowl of corn chips

Bean Dip....$7.00

Mexican pinto beans pureed with sour cream, jalapeno chillies, onion, cheese, tomato, corriander and salsa. Served piping hot with a bowl of corn chips

Seasonal Salad....$7.20

Mixed lettuce with tomato, cucumber, carrot, alfalfa sprouts. Tossed with a lemon vinaigrette

Guacamole Salad....$10.00

A seasonal salad topped with guacamole

$10.00 LUNCH MEALS

NACHOS                                                                                                                                                                           $10.00

Corn chips covered with cheese, onion, beans, sour cream and a mild chili sauce. Oven baked.
Chicken, beef or vegetarian
Devils Nachos. As above with a sprinkle of jalapenos

TACO SALAD                                                                                                                                                                    $10.00

A crisp deep fried flour tortilla shell packed with beans, lettuce tomatoes, salsa, onion, coriander, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of filling
Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian

BURRITOS                                                                                                                                                                       $10.00

A soft flour tortilla filled with cheese, onion, tomato, sour cream, corriander, beans, a sprinkle of jalapeño chillies, guacamole and the filling of your choice

Chicken Beef or Vegetarian

TACOS                                                                                                                                                                              $10.00

Two crisp taco shells filled with beans,  salsa crudo, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of filling then topped with grated cheddar cheese.

Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian

SEAFOOD CHOWDER                                                                                                                                                    $10.00

An old favourite. A delicious blend of wholesome seafood, with a touch of bacon served thick and creamy with a side of our famous Mexican cafe garlic bread. 

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN LASAGNA                                                                                                                               $10.00

Layers of corn tortillas with black beans, corn and cheese baked to perfection in a delicious tomato, cumin, jalapeno juice and corriander sauce, then topped with grilled cheese. Serverd with a garnish salad and a side of sour cream.                                                             

CHILLI CON CARNE                                                                                                                                                       $10.00

The classic. Spicey ground beef gently simmered with onion, tomato, pinto beans, paprika garlic and chilli. Topped with sour cream and grated cheese. Served with rice.                                                       

MAIN MEALS

EXTRA SPECIAL NACHOS                                                                                                  Small $13.00         Large $15.00

Corn chips covered with cheese, onion, beans,mild tomato salsa, sour cream and a sprinkle of chilies. Oven baked then topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole and corriander.
Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian

BURRITOS                                                                                                                                                                       $14.00

A soft flour tortilla filled with cheese, onion, tomato salsa, corriander, beans, a sprinkle of jalapeño chilies and the filling of your choice. Served with beans and rice.
Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian

CRISPY TACOS                                                                                                                                                               $14.00

Two crisp taco shells with the filling of your choice plus salsa crudo, beans, shredded lettuce and tomato then topped with grated cheddar cheese.Served with beans and rice
Grilled Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian

ENCHILADAS                                                                                                                                                                    $15.00

Two corn tortillas rolled and filled with cheese, onion and your choice of filling then covered with a mild tomato chili sauce and oven baked.
Chicken or Spiced Beef
Vegetarian (cheese and onion topped with guacamole or spinach with cottage cheese)

QUESADILLA CALIFORNIA                                                                                                                                             $14.00

Your choice of 2 corn tortillas or 1 flour tortilla grilled to perfection on the hot plate with cheese and your choice of filling then finished with diced jalapenos, coriander, onion, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Folded and served with beans and rice. 
Chicken or Spiced Beef
Vegetarian (beans and topped with guacamole)

CHICKEN FLAUTA                                                                                                                                                            $14.00

Pieces of chicken breast sauteed with onion, olive oil and the Mexican Cafe's salsa. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato and topped with guacamole and sour cream. Served with beans and rice. 

CHICKEN FAJITAS                                                                                                                                                           $16.50

Strips of chicken breast, capsicum and onion seared in soy and sauce mix then topped with tomato, jalapeno chillies and coriander. Served sizzling on a hot platter with two warm flour tortillas, beans and rice on the side.    

BEEFSTEAK RANCHERO                                                                                                                                               $17.50

Sirloin steak pan fried to your liking and topped with a spicy salsa and onion ranchero sauce. Served with beans and rice.

EXTRAS

Bowl of corn chips $2.50
Bowl of salsa $2.50
2 corn tortillas or 1 flour tortilla $1.50
Side of sour cream $3.00
Side of guacamole $4.00
Bowl of jalapeño chilies $3.00
Side of rice or beans $2.00

LUNCH SET MENU ($20.00 per person)

Recommended for group bookings of 15 or more persons

To Start....Shared Entrees 

 A selection of garlic bread, nachos and dips.
      

One of the Following Mains

Burrito
A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, onion, beans, guacamole, tomato and sour cream...baked in the oven with your choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian filling. Topped with salsa.

Tacos
2 crispy taco shells filled with lettuce, onion, cheese, tomato and our mild taco sauce then topped with your choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian fillings.

Enchiladas
2 rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese and onion and baked in a tomato based enchilada sauce. You have the option of chicken, beef, spinach & cottage cheese or vegetarian fillings. 

Quesadilla California
A soft flour tortilla filled with cheese, onion, sour cream, tomato and gaucamole then grilled on the hot plate. You have the option of beef, chicken or vegetarian filling.  

Chicken Flauta
Pieces of chicken breast marinated with garlic, onion and olive oil then sauteed in Mexican Cafe salsa. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato and topped with guacamole and sour cream. 

All Set Menu Mains are served with rice and beans. 

POSTRES

CHOCOLATE CAKE ..... $9.80

A rich chocolate cake served warm with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE.... $9.80

Traditional brownie served warm with ice cream whipped cream and a berry coulis.

HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE.... $9.80

Flavour changes daily. Served with ice cream and cream

AZTEC ICE CREAM.... $9.80

Vanilla ice cream topped with coffee liquer chopped nuts and cream