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La Cantina
Mexican Restaurant and Takeaway
Takeaway Menu
Starters
Anjoitos - little whims, appetisersCroquetas
These melt in the mouth croquettes are tossed in breadcrumbs and lightly fried - choose from Tuna or Chicken croquetas- Chicken £2.95
- Tuna £2.95
Chicken Achiote Strips
Chicken marinated with fresh orange and lime juice, mild spices & char-grilled- £4.80
Costilla de Cerdo
Fall-Off-The-Bone prol spare ribs topped with a mild and tangy barbecue sauce. Shake on some hot sauce if you like it hot 'n' spicy- £3.95
Nachos
Torilla chips (totopos) topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and salsa- Vegetarian £3.90
- Beef £4.90
- Chicken £4.90
Barbecued Chicken Wings
Plump chicken wings coated in our special mild sauce and slowly roasted to perfection- £3.95
Papas Cambray
Baby potato wedges, lightly fried, served with a choice of Chile con Queso (melted cheese, jalapeno & sour cream) or Garlic Mayo- Chile con Queso £3.50
- Garlic Mayo £3.50
Chile Mushrooms
Served with our own spicy Mexican sauce- £3.50
Chile Renellos
Fresh jalapeno chile stuffed with cream cheese and coated in light batter and gently fried to a crispy crunch- £4.50
Calamares
Small calamari squid lightly battered and crisply fried, served with lemon wedge- £5.20
Camerones Picante
King prawns tossed in a tasty mild to hot tomato sauce- £6.50
Camerones
Whole king prawns tossed in garlic and olive oil- £6.50
Mussels a la Mexicana
Fresh mussels steamed in a delicate and spicy sauce- £5.60
Tasting Platter
A selection of nachos, ribs, chicken wings, quesadillas and croquettes served in a dipping tortilla bowl. Serves 3 - 4 people- £13.95
Sopa del Campo
If you like soup, then you'll love this hearty Mexican style soup with chicken, peppers, carrots, onion, sweetcorn and peas- £2.95
Quesadillas
Cheesy pleesy! Toasted flour torillas oozing with melted cheese and one of the fillings from the selection below, served with house salsa- Solo Cheese £3.25
- Rump Steak & Cheese £3.75
- Chicken & Cheese £3.50
Tacos
This is the real thing! Three freshly made corn tortillas, with a choice of filling from the selection listed, served with hjouse salsa- Chile con Carne £3.50
- Chicken Tinga £3.50
- Vegetable Medley £3.50
Ensaladas
Main course saladsChicken & Chorizo Sausage Ensalada
With selected mixed leaves, boiled potatoes & cherry tomatoes- £6.95
Roasted Veg & Manchego Cheese Ensalada
Roast babycorn, courgette, peppers with shavings of Manchego cheese on mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes- £6.25
Esperanza Prawn Salad
Tiger prawns, green & red peppers, celery, finely sliced iceberg, spring onion, grated carrot, with a hint of honey, ginger & sprinkling of sesame seeds- £7.95
La Cantina Super-Food Salad
Watercress, red onion, feta cheese, fresh courgette, fresh orange, toasted pumpkin seeds and radish - delicious and healthy- £5.25
House Side Salad
Sliced avocado, cos lettuce, rocket, cherry tomato, cucumber, grated carrot- £3.50
Main Courses
Pork al Pastor
A casserole of very slow cooked pork with special fruity chiles. pineapple and a hint of cinnamon giving a very mild aromatic flavoured dish, served with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes- £8.95
Beef Sonora
Braised beef brisket, seasoned with brandy, ancho chiles, giving a mild heat to the dish, served with seasonal vegetables and new potatoes- £8.50
Albondigas Enchipotle
Mexican style pork meatballs served in a sauce of chipolte chilies, tomatoes, served with rice, sour cream and black beans on the side- £8.50
Chilie Con Carne
Selected steak mince slowly cooked with tomatoes, chipotle chiles, black beans, peppers and onions, served with our special house rice, totopos, fresh jalapeños, and a little melted cheese- £8.50
Pollo Verde
Breast of chicken pan fried and topped with puree of tomatillos and pumpkin seeds- £11.50
Calabaza de Butternut
Tasty blend of squash tossed in garlic and coriander and topped with a puree of tomatillo and pumpkin seed sauce, served with black beans and your choice of baked potato, chips or Mexican Rice- Baked Potato with £9.50
- Chips with £9.50
- Mexican Rice with £9.50
Costillas De Cerdo
Fall-Off-The-Bone pork spare ribs topped with a mild and tangy barbecue sauce, served with your choice of baked potato, chips or Mexican Rice- Baked Potato with £10.95
- Chips with £10.95
- Mexican Rice with £10.95
Fajitas
The following options are tossed with peppers, onions and spices, served on a sizzling plate with flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole and Monterey Jack Cheese- King Prawns £17.00
- Mixed Seafood £15.50
- Sliced Steak £11.95
- Sliced Chicken Breast £11.95
- Vegetable Medley £9.95
Chimichanga
A soft tortilla rolled with your choice of filling below, then deep fried until crispy, served with a side dish of sour cream, guacamole and house rice- £9.50
Burritos
A soft tortilla rolled with your choice of filling below, oven heated and served with a side dish of sour cream, guacamole and house rice- Broccoli, Riccota & Paremsan £8.90
- Chile con Carne £8.90
- Chicken, Pepper, Tomato, Onion & Cheese £8.90
Enchiladas
Flour tortilas rolled with a filling of your choice, topped with cheese and oven baked in either a Tomatillos (mild green) Sauce or a Racnero (Medium Hot Red Sauce):- Shredded Chicken & Queso Blanco Tomatillos £10.20
- Shredded Beef & Queso Blanco Tomatillos £10.20
- Broccoli & Queso Blanco Tomatillos £10.20
- Shredded Chicken & Queso Blanco Ranchero £10.20
- Shredded Beef & Queso Blanco Ranchero £10.20
- Broccoli & Queso Blanco Ranchero £10.20
From the Grill
Chicken Fillet
Have it just grilled or choose a Smothering Sauce below. Served with salad garnish and your choice of new potatoes, chips or house rice- New Potatoes £9.95
- Chips £9.95
- House Rice £9.95
Chargrilled Sirlon Steak 8oz
Have it just grilled rare, medium or well done, or add a Smothering Sauce below. Served with a salad garnish and your choice of new potatoes, chips or house rice. Please tell us in the delivery notes how you'd like you steak cooked!- New Potatoes £13.50
- Chips £13.50
- House Rice £13.50
Chargrilled Ribeye Steak 12oz
Have it just grilled rare, medium or well done, or add a Smothering Sauce below. Served with a salad garnish and your choice of new potatoes, chips or house rice. Please tell us in the delivery notes how you'd like you steak cooked!- New Potatoes £14.00
- Chips £14.00
- House Rice £14.00
Grilled Hamburgers
Two 4oz hamburgers home-made with steak mince to our special recipe. Have it just grilled or choose a Smothering Sauce below. Served with salad garnish and your choice of new potatoes, chips or house rice- New Potatoes £6.95
- Chips £6.95
- House Rice £6.95
Smothering Sauces
Served in a side dishLime & Tequila Sauce
- £2.20
Cancun Sauce
White wine, mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomato, cream and Mexican spices- £2.25
Special Barbecue Sauce
- £1.75
Tomatillos Mild Green Sauce
- £2.20
Ranchero Red Hot Sauce
- £1.75
Chipotle Cream Sauce
This beats a pepper sauce any day of the week. Chipotle chiles, cream and a hint of brandy- £1.95
Teriyaki Sauce
Marinated soy sauce, pineapple juice, chile, garlic and ginger- £1.95
Side Dishes
Choose any of these side dishes to go with your mealSpecial House Rice
- £1.50
Monterey Jack Cheese
- £1.50
House Fries
- £1.95
Black Beans
- £1.95
Refried Beans
- £1.95
Sour Cream
- £1.95
Guacomole
- £1.20
Salsa
- £1.20
Soft Tortillas
- £1.70
Corn Tortillas
- £1.70
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