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Barriga llena, corazon contento — open 7 days on the Terrace
Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina & Bar
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The Menu

Tortillas pressed to order, salsas made this morning, and a bar list built around agave. Everything below is served all day — kitchen closes an hour before the bar.

Uno

Tacos

Soft corn tortillas, made in house. Order two, order six.

All tacos $9 each

Al Pastor

$9

Marinated pork off the trompo, charred pineapple, white onion, coriander, salsa verde.

Baja Fish

$10

Beer-battered market fish, chipotle slaw, lime crema, pickled jalapeno.

Carne Asada

$10

Grilled marinated beef, salsa roja, white onion, coriander, lime.

Pollo Tinga

$9

Slow-cooked chipotle chicken, crema, queso fresco, shredded lettuce.

Carnitas

$9

Twelve-hour braised pork shoulder, salsa verde, onion, coriander.

Coliflor V

$9

Chipotle-roasted cauliflower, avocado, pickled red onion, toasted pepita.

Dos

Shareables

Put them in the middle of the table and let everyone at it.

Made for the table

Guacamole & Totopos V

$18

Smashed to order in the molcajete with lime, jalapeno, coriander and toasted corn chips.

Elote Callejero V

$14

Grilled street corn, chipotle crema, cotija, lime, chilli powder.

Queso Fundido

$21

Melted cheese skillet with chorizo and roasted poblano, warm tortillas to scoop.

Nachos Grande

$26

Black beans, three cheeses, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, pickled jalapeno.

Alitas Diabla

$23

Chicken wings in chilli de arbol butter, lime, blue cheese on the side.

Ceviche Verde GF

$24

Market fish cured in lime and green chilli, cucumber, avocado, tostada.

Tres

Mains

The plates you come back for. All served with rice and frijoles.

Rice & beans included

Birria Quesadilla

$28

Slow-braised beef and melted cheese, crisped on the plancha, consome for dipping.

Enchiladas Suizas

$27

Chicken rolled in corn tortillas, tomatillo sauce, gratinated cheese, crema.

Carne Asada Plate GF

$36

Grilled sirloin, charred spring onion, salsa roja, guacamole, warm tortillas.

Chile Relleno V

$26

Poblano stuffed with three cheeses and corn, tomato broth, crema.

Burrito Mojado

$25

Your choice of filling, wrapped and smothered in red chilli sauce and cheese.

Chimichanga

$27

Fried burrito with carnitas or tinga, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo.

Cuatro

Cocktails & Margaritas

Forty-plus agave spirits behind the bar. Fresh lime, never a mix.

Happy hour 4 – 6pm

Tommy’s Margarita

$19

Blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar. No mixers, no shortcuts, salt on request.

Frozen Mango Margarita

$20

Blended mango, blanco tequila, lime, tajin rim. Dangerously easy.

Spicy Paloma

$19

Tequila, pink grapefruit, lime, soda, muddled serrano, chilli salt rim.

Mezcal Negroni

$22

Smoky espadin mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange oil.

Michelada

$15

Mexican lager, lime, salsa inglesa, chilli salt. The best hangover cure going.

Cantina Punch Jug

$62

Serves four. Tequila, hibiscus, citrus, soda and a whole lot of ice.

Cinco

Desserts

Because you have room. You always have room.

Order at the table

Churros con Chocolate V

$16

Cinnamon sugar churros, dark chocolate and cajeta for dipping.

Tres Leches V

$15

Three-milk sponge, whipped cream, torched cinnamon.

Flan de Cajeta V GF

$14

Silky caramel custard with burnt goat’s milk caramel.

Fried Ice Cream V

$16

Vanilla ice cream in a crisp cornflake shell, honey, toasted almond.

Key V Vegetarian GF Gluten free

Please tell your server about any allergies — most dishes can be adapted. Prices include GST. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

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