Mestizo Chelsea - Mexican Restaurant

ANTOJITOS

Mexican Tapas Ideal to share with friends or for a light snack.

• JALADAS9,20 £

  (4) Fresh jalapeño chiles stuffed with cream cheese, breaded, deep fried and served with a coriander sauce. (v)(d)(g)

• TAMALES10,20 £

  (2) Corn husks, filled with corn maize and a choice of: 'chicken mole' (n)(g), 'cheese with poblano peppers' (v)(d), 'pork in green sauce' or 'black beans' (v) then steamed until perfect.

• TAMALES COSTEÑOS10,20 £

  (2) Corn masa filled with your choice of: 'pork & morita chile', 'vegan protein & morita chile' or 'chicken pibil' wrapped in a banana leaf & steamed to perfection.

• PESCADILLAS10,20 £

  (2) Corn tortillas filled with spiced flaked fish, then deep fried until golden and accompanied with a chipotle & mayonnaise sauce.

• FLAUTAS12,20 £

  (4) Rolled corn tortillas filled with your choice of: 'chicken' or 'potato & cheese', (v) deep fried then topped with shredded lettuce, a tomatillo sauce, sour cream & scattered with queso fresco. (d)

• EMPANADAS12,50 £

  An assortment of 4 corn pastries filled with a choice of: 'cheese', 'vegan tinga', 'cuitlacoche' or 'courgette flower'. Served with sour cream and red sauce. (v)(d)

• TOSTADA9,20 £

  (2) Crispy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, a choice of filling: 'vegetarian', 'vegan', 'chicken' and garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream & queso fresco. (d)

  • Beef10,20 £

• GUACAMOLE11,50 £

  (v) - Freshly prepared avocado dip served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo.

• NACHOS12,50 £

  Perfect to share! - Corn chips topped with refried beans & layers of melted cheese, pico de gallo and sliced jalapeño peppers. (v)(d)

  • Add Chicken2,00 £
  • Chorizo2,00 £

• QUESO FRITO11,80 £

  (4) Fried breaded cheese sticks in a pool of tomatillo sauce topped with coriander, onion & sesame seeds served with flour tortillas. (v)(d)(g)

• PANUCHO6,80 £

  (1) Corn tortilla topped with refried beans, a choice of: 'chicken pibil', 'vegan pibil' or 'shreddedcochinita' & marinated red onion.

ENSALADAS/SALADS

• ENSALADA NOPALES11,50 £

  Tender cactus leaf with tomato, coriander, queso fresco and onion. All served on a bed of lettuce. (v)(d)

• ENSALADA MIXTA9,50 £

  Our house salad of mixed green leaves, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber & avocado, with your choice of dressings. (v)

  • Add Chicken breast3,50 £

• SALAD DRESSINGS 'House'

  olive oil + apple cider vinegar + mustard 'Balsamic' - balsamic vinegar + oregano + olive oil

CEVICHE

• CEVICHE VERDE17,50 £

  Fresh seabass or prawns ceviche in a sauce of tomatillo, coriander, avocado and jalapeños. Topped with sliced cucumber.

• CEVICHE ROJO17,50 £

  Fresh seabass or prawns ceviche in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, and garlic, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

• CEVICHE BLANCO17,50 £

  Fresh seabass or prawn ceviche marinated in lime juice with onions, green chiles, habanero and oregano.

LOS TACOS

• LOS TACOS

  Pick one filling of your choice, served with 5x12 cm tortilla s: corn or flour( g)

  • Classic21,00 £
  • Gourmet23,00 £

Chicken

• CHOLIN

  Grilled chicken breast with Maggi sauce.

• CAMPECHANO

  Chicken with chorizo.

• TINGA

  Shredded chicken with tomatoes, onions & chile chipotle. Topped with queso fresco. (d)

• POLLO PIBIL

  Cooked in a sauce of achiote & orange juice. Topped with marinated red onion.

• POLLO CON MOLE

  (Moh-lay) Shredded chicken cooked in Mexico’s most famous sauce. Up to 25 ingredients including chocolate, peanuts and topped with queso fresco ranchero. (n)(d)(g)

• ALAMBRE

  Cubes of grilled chicken with diced red and green peppers, onion and cheese. (d)

Beef

• BISTEK

  Grilled beef.

• CAMPECHANO

  Beef with chorizo.

• ARRACHERA

  Marinated beef in beer, onion, garlic and secret spices. (g)

• ALAMBRE

  Cubes of grilled beef with diced red and green peppers, onion and cheese. (d)

Gourmet

• BARBACOA

  Marinated slow-cooked lamb.

• CARNITAS DE PATO

  Grilled duck.

• RIB EYE

  The best cut enjoyed just like in Mexico!

• PULPO

  Tender octopus cooked in onion and chile Guajillo.

• BAJA STYLE SHRIMP

  Breaded shrimp served with chipotle mayo. (d)(g)

• CAMARONES EN SALSA

  Pan sautéed prawns in a choice of sauce: 'Tamarind','Arriero' or 'Tequila'. (d)(g)

Vegetables

• NOPALES

  Grilled tender cactus leaf with tomato, coriander, onion and jalapeño chiles.

• CUITLACOCHE

  Blackcorn mushrooms, onion, buttonmushroom, sweetcorn, garlic&serranohcile.

• FLOR DE CALABAZA

  Courgette flower with sweetcorn, diced courgette onion & garlic.

• RAJAS CON CREMA

  Poblano pepper strips, courgette, sweet corn and onion cooked in a cream sauce. Topped with queso fresco. (v)(d)

• VEGAN TINGA

  Plant based 'chicken' with tomatoes, onions and chile chipotle (v).

• VEGAN PIBIL

  Melt in your mouth plant based “chicken”, cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice and topped with marinated onion (v)

• VEGAN MOLE

  (Moh-lay) Vegan protein cooked in Mexico’s most famous sauce. Up to 25 ingredients including chocolate, peanuts and topped with queso fresco ranchero. (n)(d)(g)

Pork

• COCHINITA PIBIL

  Cooked in a sauce of achiote & orange juice. Topped with - marinated red onion.

• CARNITAS

  Marinated slow cooked roast pork.

• PASTOR

  Mexican marinated pork, served with chunks of pineapple.

• CHORIZO

  Spicy Spanish sausage, diced and grilled.

Para Com Partir / Sharing Dishes

A great way to share with friends & family. Our most popular dishes.

• Taco Tray - Main Course

  When you really want tacos, this is the way to go! - Make your own tacos with your choice of 4 fillings, and jalapeño peppers, beans, pico de gallo, red sauce, green sauce, onion, coriander and sour cream (d). Served with 5 warmed corn or flour (g) tortillas. Served for 2 or more. Price per person - Classic £21.00 | Gourmet choice + £2.00

• Molcajete ‘Mestizo’

  The speciality of the house - Your choice of filling served in a volcanic stone bowl with cheese, chorizo, grilled spring onions, coriander and cactus. Plus your choice of 'red', 'tomatillo' or 'mole' sauce. (n)(g) All accompanied with 5 warmed corn or flour (g) tortillas. Served for 2 or more. Price per person - Chicken £19.80 / Beef £23.80 / Mixed £19.80 / King prawns £23.80 / Octopus £23.80 / Vegetables £19.80

Sopas / Soups

• Sopa de Tortilla9,50 £

  Seasoned fresh tomato soup with fried corn tortilla strips, accompanied with sour cream, dried chiles, queso fresco and sliced avocado. (v)(d)

• Caldo Xochitl10,50 £

  Chicken broth with vegetables and shredded chicken with fresh avocado, fresh coriander, chopped onion and chipotle chile on the side.

• Pozole12,50 £

  A fresh whole corn soup, traditionally from Guerrero, Mexico, garnished with shredded lettuce, radish, onion, avocado, chopped chile and lime quarters.

  • Chicken2,00 £

• Birria15,50 £

  Traditional beef broth, made with spices and chillies, served with rice, coriander and onion, chopped chili. Served with corn or flour (g) tortillas. (g)

Sides/ Extras

• Pico de Gallo3,00 £

  Chopped tomato, onion, coriander & lime.

• Queso Fresco3,00 £

  Fresh Mexican style cheese.

• Toppings Mix6,00 £

  A selection of our favourite toppings.

• Tortillas2,00 £

  5 x Corn or Flour (g) Tortillas.

• Beans4,00 £

  Black Refried or Whole

• CHILES TOREADOS3,00 £

  Sautéed chillies. (v)

• SALSAS PICANTES5,50 £

  Selection of our special spicy sauces. (v)

• CEBOLLITAS3,00 £

  Grilled spring onions with lime wedges. (v)

• RICE4,00 £

  Portion of white rice

PLATOS FUERTES / MAIN DISHES

All main courses are accompanied with rice plus your choice of; beans, sautéed potato or vegetables.

• MOLE POBLANO21,00 £

  Boneless chicken breast served with a traditional mole sauce made with up to 25 ingredients including chocolate, peanuts, dried chiles,... and topped with queso fresco ranchero. (n) (d)(g)

• MIXIOTE DE CORDERO33,50 £

  Lamb shank marinated in Mexican spices, wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed until tender.

• CREPAS DE FLOR DE CALABAZA16,80 £

  Crepes filled with courgette flowers, sweetcorn, diced courgette and onion, in our chef's special red sauce. Topped with a cheese gratin. (v)(d)(g)

• CREPAS DE CUITLACOCHE16,80 £

  Crepes filled with black corn mushrooms, sautéed with onion, garlic, button mushrooms, serrano chile & sweet corn in a special Chef’s white cheese sauce.(v)(d)(g)

• CHILE RELLENO19,20 £

  Poblano pepper stuffed with 'picadillo (minced beef)' or 'Oaxaca cheese' (d), lightly battered and sautéed in a tomato broth. (g)

• ENCHILADAS DE MOLE21,80 £

  Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling: 'chicken', 'potato & cheese', 'vegan protein' or 'vegetables' in a traditional 'mole' sauce. made with up to 25 ingredients, including chocolate. Topped with sour cream & queso fresco. (n)(d)(g)

• ENCHILADAS VERDES or ROJAS19,80 £

  Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling: 'chicken', 'potato & cheese', 'vegan protein' or 'vegetables', topped in a 'red' or 'green tomatillo' sauce, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero. (v)(d)

• ENCHILADAS CANCUN19,80 £

  Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling: 'pork', 'chicken', 'potato & cheese' (d), 'vegan protein' or 'vegetables' (v) in a traditional Mayan sauce made with achiote, orange juice and tomato.

• CAMARONES EN SALSA33,50 £

  Pan sautéed prawns in a choice of sauce: 'Tamarind', 'Arriero' or 'Tequila'.

• POLLO NEGRO21,80 £

  Chicken with cuitlacoche (Mexican truffles), sweetcorn, onion & garlic. Topped with a gratinated cheese sauce.

• POLLO ARRIERO21,80 £

  Three chicken medallions on a tower of sautéed potatoes, wrapped in steamed vegetables with a sauce of chopped garlic, onion and chile Guajillo.

• FILETE ARRIERO33,50 £

  Three beef medallions on a tower of sautéed potatoes, wrapped in steamed vegetables with a sauce of chopped garlic, onion and chile Guajillo.

• FILETE TAMPIQUENA38,00 £

  Grilled beef fillet accompanied by a chicken enchilada, guacamole and rajas con crema. Garnished with queso fresco ranchero.