Spice things up with some Mexican food and look over the great menu of La Parrilla Mexican Tapas Bar & Grill who offer a fantastic range of the best Mexican dishes in town.
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Mexican Restaurant Guide: Top 13 Must-Try Dishes and Drinks in Mexican Restaurants
Are you in for an adventurous food trip? Why don’t you try Mexican cuisine? They say the best way to taste a country’s culture is to taste its traditional dishes. And you can do that even without visiting Mexico! Mexican restaurants abound everywhere in the world, and they offer the best dishes Mexico has to offer. Mexican dishes are known for being spicy. Although most restaurant menus specify which dishes are loaded with chilies, you can ask the waiter “Es picante?” to know if a certain food on the menu is spicy. Regardless, a Mexican food can surely satisfy your taste and craving.
When you dine in a Mexican restaurant, look for these items on the menu. These traditional Mexican dishes are among the foods that are worth a try.
Guacamole – It’s a dip made of mashed avocado and mixed with chilies, cilantro, tomatoes, salt, and onions. Sometimes, it is also served as a garnish.
Enchiladas – Filled with beans, meat, or cheese, these corn tortillas are not just your ordinary tortillas. The best ones are topped with loads of cheese and chili sauce, but they are just mildly spicy.
Taco – This traditional Mexican cuisine is a fried tortilla with a variety of fillings such as beef, tomatoes, salsa, onions, lettuce, and cheese. Yummy!
Tequila – In Mexico, people drink tequila straight up. But in Mexican restaurants outside Mexico, tequila comes in the form of margarita, which is served in a salt-rimmed glass with lime juice as the chaser. The sourness of lime evens out and enhances the flavor of tequila, while salt reduces the burning sensation triggered by the drink. Tequila is made from a blue variety of the plant agave, which is distilled twice or thrice.
Kahlúa – It’s the world-famous coffee-flavored liquor from Mexico.
Burrito – Ah, who wouldn’t love to grab a bite of burrito smothered with cheese and chile? Also called taco de harina, burrito is a flout tortilla filled with different ingredients like beans, avocado, Mexican rice, cheese, and salsa. Simply a filling and tasty snack!
Chicharrón – Best paired with beer, this deep-fried pork rind is so crispy you’ll want to savor every bite.
Chalupas – Ideal as a snack or appetizer, chalupas are made of beans or shredded chicken and topped with salsa or guacamole. These corn tortillas will make you crave for more!
Fajita – Served on a corn tortilla, fajita is made of strips of grilled pork, chicken, or beef.
Quesadilla – Calling all cheese lovers out there! If you’ll go to a Mexican restaurant, the quesadilla must be on top of your must-eat list. It’s a fried, baked, or toasted flour tortilla stuffed with lots of cheese. The melted cheese inside the folded tortilla is simply mouthwatering. Quesadilla came from a Spanish word that literally means “cheese in tortillas.” If you hate eating spicy foods, then quesadillas are sure to please your taste buds.
Salsa – It’s a sauce, but it’s more commonly known as a mixture of different spices such as onions, chile, tomatoes, and cilantro. Salsa is typically served as a dip or relish.
Flan – For diners with sweet tooth, this Mexican-style custard dessert is a great way to balance the spicy flavor from the Mexican dishes.
Cerveza – What better way to end your Mexican feast than having several gulps of refreshing Mexican beer?
So, are you ready for your Mexican food trip? Start hunting for a Mexican restaurant in your area and try the foods on the list. Enjoy!
12 noon – 10pm daily
White Wines
House white wine………………………………………….. £13.95
175ml glass £3.45 • 250ml glass £4.45
Medium dry white wine. Excellent as an aperitif and ideal with hors d’oeuvres, sauces, fish and white meats.
Chardonnay…………………………………………………. £17.95
Pure Mountain Chardonnay combining ripe, full fruit with rich, tropical overtones
Pinot Grigio…………………………………………………. £20.95
Pale straw colour with a green tinge, medium dry & crisp with a persistent finish. Perfect with fish and appetizers.
Sauvignon Blanc……………………………………………. £19.95
Lovely pale straw with green hue, rich fragrant nose, Superb presentation and a dry , intense palate.
Grillo………………………………………………………….. £18.95
Extremely characterful wine with a distinct floral bouquet. Well rounded on the palate with hints of citrus and tropical fruits.
Rose Wines
Pinot Grigio Rose (Medium Dry)…………………………………. £13.95
175ml glass £3.45 • 250ml glass £4.45
Fresh soft summer fruit flavours with a soft creamy, strawberry palate.
Zinfandel…………………………………………………….. £16.95
Medium in style with soft fruit flavours of strawberries and peaches.
Red Wines
House red wine………………………………………………£13.95
175ml glass £3.45 • 250ml glass £4.45
Well rounded and medium dry. It’s balanced, velvety taste, makes it suitable for most red meats and roasts.
Chianti………………………………………………………… £18.95
A blend of traditional Sangiovese grape varieties, an all round wine to be served with roasts and white meat
Merlot………………………………………………………… £17.95
Smooth, delightfully easy to drink with a dry fruity flavours with a touch of herb typical to the grape.
Shiraz ………………………………………………………… £18.95
Made by Aussie flying wine maker
Pete Bright in the lush foothills of Australia.
Rioja………………………………………………………….. £19.95
Fresh and fruity red wine. Excellent as aperitif and classic tapa
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco…………………………………………………….. £19.95
Easy drinking wine. Light and fresh, intensely aromatic with primary fruit flavours.
Prosecco by the Glass………………………………………. £4.95
Champagnes
House champagne…………………………………………..£32.95
Bollinger…………………………………………………….. £49.95
Moet & Chandon…………………………………………….£49.95
Lanson………………………………………………………… £45.95
Laurent Perrier Rosé……………………………………….£75.00
Classic & Havana Club Cocktails
Bubblegum Daiquiri………………………………………… £6.95
Havana club rum, fresh lime, bubblegum syrup
Strawberry Daiquiri…………………………………………..£6.95
A large measure of Havana Club special rum with fresh lime juice, strawberry syrup and fresh strawberries
Blueberry Daiquiri………………………………………….. £6.95
Havana club rum, fresh lime, blueberry syrup
Peach Daiquiri……………………………………………….. £6.95
Havana club rum, fresh lime, peach syrup
Raspberry Daiquiri………………………………………….. £6.95
Havana club rum, fresh lime, raspberry syrup
Orange & Passion fruit Daiquiri…………………………..£6.95
Havana club rum, fresh lime, fresh orange, passion fruit syrup
Watermelon Daiquiri………………………………………… £6.95
Bacardi, fresh lime, grenadine, watermelon syrup
Cherry Bakewell……………………………………………… £6.95
Amaretto, cherry liqueur, lime juice & cranberry juice
Mexican Sunset………………………………………………..£6.95
Southern comfort, amaretto, grenadine, orange & pineapple juice
Sex on the Beach……………………………………………. £6.95
Vodka, archers, orange and cranberry juice
Flaming Mexican………………………………………………£6.95
Bacardi, Captain Morgan’s rum, pineapple juice & orange juice
Margarita………………………………………………………. £6.95
Margaritas made with tequila, cointreau & margarita mix served
straight or frozen. Also available in Blueberry & Raspberry
Mojito…………………………………………………………….£6.95
Sugar, mint, bacardi with fresh lime & soda.
Also available in Strawberry and Passion Fruit
Cosmopolitan…………………………………………………. £6.95
Vodka, cointreau with cranberry and lime juice
French Martini……………………………………………….. £6.95
Vodka, raspberry liqueur & pineapple juice
FBI……………………………………………………………… £7.95
Kahlua, Baileys, Tia Maria and a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Pina Colada…………………………………………………… £6.95
Cream, Malibu, coconut, pineapple juice, Bacardi
Belini……………………………………………………………. £6.95
Peach puree, prosecco
Long Island Ice Tea………………………………………….. £7.95
Vodka, Bacardi, Cointreau, gin, tequila, coke, fresh lime juice
Bramble ………………………………………………………. £6.95
Crème de Cassis, gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, mint leaves,
blackberries
Espresso Martini………………………………………………£6.95
Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, espresso, ice
Amaretto Sours……………………………………………….. £6.95
Disaranno, fresh lemon juice, egg whites, sugar syrup
Tequila Sunrise………………………………………………..£6.95
Tequila, orange juice, grenadine
White Russian………………………………………………….£6.95
Vodka, Kahlua, fresh cream
Singapore Gin Sling…………………………………………..£7.95
Gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, pineapple juice, fresh
lime juice, grenadine.
Whisky Sour…………………………………………………… £6.95
Fresh lime juice, egg whites, whisky, sugar syrup
Pornstar Martini……………………………………………… £7.95
Passoa, Vanilla Absolut, passionfruit puree,
vanilla essence, fresh lime
Sangria ………………………….. Glass £4.95 Pitcher £15.95
Our refreshing sangrias are made from a specially selected blend
of wine, vodka, cointreau and fruit juices
Beers
Bottled Beers…………………………………………………. £3.45
Corona, Peroni, Becks, Sol,
Desperado…………………………………………………….. £3.95
Modelo…………………………………………………………..£4.50
Draught (pint)………………………………………………….£3.95
Draught (half pint)…………………………………………….£2.75
San Miguel
Bitter……………………………………………………………. £3.95
Strongbow Cider……………………………………………… £3.45
Kopparberg Cider……………………………………………. £3.95
Continental Liqueurs & Spirits
All spirits & liqueurs ……………………………….. from £3.95
Rum, Vodka, Gin,Whisky, Malibu, Amaretto, Martini, Baileys, Kaluha, Tia Maria plus more
Soft Drinks
Fruit Juice (glass)……………………………………………. £1.85
Fruit Juice (pint)………………………………………………£2.85
Soft Drinks (glass)…………………………………………….£1.75
Soft Drinks (pint)……………………………………………. £2.50
Fanta……………………………………………………………. £2.20
J2O……………………………………………………………… £2.45
Orange and Passionfruit / Apple and Mango
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The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The food is delicious with generous portions and reasonably priced. The cocktails are delicious also! The service was great with very helpful friendly staff. highly recommended.
Had a great time here today food and wine amazing house red lovely on the palet .staff where kind and helpful.deffenetly here again soon.
Loved my night out dining on The day of the dead celebrations staff were lovely and enjoyed dressing up for the occasion. Food was delicious