p. 4232 48476 Terralong St, Kiama, 2533

www.elcorazon.net.au

mexico is a huge country with vastly different cultures, climates, and vegetation. the accidents of history, highly developed ancient civilisations, foreign invasions and influences, and diverse indigenous cultures - many of which still survive today, have all contributed to mexico’s complex gastronomy.

at el corazon we celebrate the flavours of mexico, from the wheat and red meat of northern mexico, to the maize and chillies of the south. our goal is to combine the best local, seasonal ingredients with some of the best ingredients available from mexico, to create a dining experience which reflects the amazing food found from the marketplaces of oaxaca, to the fine dining food districts of mexico city.

at el corazon we cater for all occasions from amore to fiesta. if you are planning a party check out our banquet menus which are fantastic for larger groups. we understand that many diners have dietary requirements and we are more than happy to be accommodating where possible. please ask your wait staff for assistance.

SPECIALITY NIGHTS | TACO TUESDAY - tacos from $3 and tequila shots $3 |

| MARGARITA MONDAY - $10 Margaritas and $10 Wing plates |

OPEN| DINNER MON TO SUN FROM 5:30 PM |

|LUNCH SAT AND SUN FROM 11:30 til 14:30 || TAKE AWAY | FUNCTIONS | FULLY LICENSED | OUTDOOR DINING |

CARDS ACCEPTED| EFTPOS | VISA | MASTERCARD | NO SPLIT BILLS |

| PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE OF $5.p.p seated |

| NO SPLIT BILLS OR MULTIPLE CARD PAYMENTS |

GOCE!

EL CORAZONCOCINA de MEXICO

OLD SCHOOL MARGARITASMI CASA - traditional margarita: house tequila + triple sec + lemon lime + shaken or frozen $12CLASSIC - sour margarita with 1800 blanco + shaken only $16TOP SHELF - patron reposado + cointreau + lime + some sweetness $18

FRUIT MARGARITAS $15STRAWBERRY + mint + sauza tequila + shaken or frozenCOCONUT + lychee + tromba blanco + shaken or frozenEL PAJARO VERDE - chilli + melon + cucumber + tromba blanco + shaken onlyEL PALOMA AZUL - blue citrus + grapefruit + ginger + tromba blanco + shaken onlyEL VOCHO - chilli + pineapple + coconut rum + sauza tequila + cilantro + shaken onlyPEACH + plum + vanilla + don julio reposado +shaken onlyMANZANA + apple schnapps + liquor 43 + mint + tromba blanco + lime + vanilla + shaken or frozenPASSIONFRUIT + vanilla + 1800 blanco + shaken onlyRASPBERRY + rhubarb + tromba blanco + shaken only

THE OTHER ONES $17BLOODY TEQUILA MARY - tromba blanco + tomato juice + horseradish + celery salt + spiceJALISCO ICED TEA - El Jimador Reposado tequila, gin, white rum, triple sec, lemon juice, coke MEXAJITO - metusaleum 15yr old mexican rum + mint leaves + lime + soda

THE SWEET ONES $14CHIHUAHUA - kahlua + baileys + frangelico + coconut + chocolateESPRESSO MARTINI - patron XO cafe + liquor 43 + shot espresso

SANGRIA 1/2 litre $15 or 1 litre $24RED WINE SANGRIA - traditional style - red wine + brandy soaked fruit + triple sec + orange juice + lemonadeSTRAWBERRY AND WHITE WINE SANGRIA light and refreshing - brandy soaked strawberries + strawberry liqueur + white wine + pineapple juice + dry ginger aleBERRY AND CURRANT SANGRIA- white wine + brandy soaked berries + chambord+ apple juice + lemonade

ESPIRITUSmixed, on the rocks or straighthouse $7 premium $11

TEQUILAWe have one of the most comprehensive and diverse tequila and mezcal lists in australia. please ask your server for our updated list or advice.

MEXICAN CERVEZACORONA - a clean light citrusy lager $7BOHEMIA - a lighter, rich tasting beer $9NEGRA MODELO - dark, and very smooth $9MODELO ESPECIALE - a citrusy golden pilsener $9SOL - fresh light flavours, spritzy $6DOS EQUIS LAGER XX - sweet corn, apple, malt, and floral notes $8DOS EQUIS AMBER XX - sweet corn, apple, malt, and floral notes $8PACIFICO - clean pilsener, honey and herbal notes $9LOS PORTALES - lovely clean pilsner $7RED PIG - an aromatic and intensely floral hoppy ale $7

AUSTRALIAN CERVEZACOOPERS PALE ALE - preservative free $6HAHN SUPER - $6CASCADE LIGHT - $6STAASEN APPLE CIDER - $6

MICHELADAchoose your favourite mexican cerveza, salt the rim of a frosty beer glass, add some chilli, lime, tomato juice, and some spice, top it up with your beer and you have michelada! $9

SPARKLINGCASA brut reserve $17 / $9CHANDON brut rose NV $35VEUVE CLIQUOT $99

RED WINEvistama brisa MERLOT 2012 (chile) $17 / $8brini blewitt SHIRAZ 2010 (SA) $24 / $9enguera valencia JOVEN 2012 (spain) $25 / $10cavatina CHIANTI 2011 (italy) $29 / $12zema CABERNET 2009 (SA) $39spy valley PINOT NOIR 2011 (NZ) $42

WHITE WINEvistama brisa CHARDONNAY (chile) $17 / $8spy valley SAUVIGNON BLANC (NZ) $23 / $9kilkanoon killermans RIESLING (WA) $28 / $1133o South SSB (WA) $19 / $9 jed PINOT GRIGIO (argentina) $29 wooing tree ROSE (NZ) $40

NON-ALCOHOLICSPARKLING MINERAL - $4HORCHATA - freshly made almond coconut rice drink with cinnamon $5JUICE - orange, apple, cranberry, guava, pineapple $4.5SOFT - coke, coke zero, lemonade, squash, ginger ale, lemon lime bitters, soda water; red lemonade $4MOCKTAIL - strawberry or passionfruit $10

PLATO PRINCIPALES ~ MAIN MEALSCHIMICHANGA $23.9flour tortilla + your filling + quick fried + pico de gallo + crema + guac + cheese + rice + salad choose: sweet chipotle chicken; achiote pulled pork; tomatillo braised beef, or garden vegetable braise.

ENCHILADAS $23.9

yellow corn tortillas + your filling + green or red chile sauce + grilled cheese + green rice + salad + black beanschoose: sweet chipotle chicken; achiote pulled pork; tomatillo braised beef; or garden vegetable braise.

BURRITO $23.9

flour tortilla + your filling + black beans + tomatillo salsa + grilled cheese + crema + picarillo+ guac + saladchoose: sweet chipotle chicken; achiote pulled pork; tomatillo braised beef; or garden vegetable braise.

CAMARONES Y CHORIZO A LA DIABLO $27.9

king prawns + flash panned chorizo + guajillo chile + cherry tomato salsa + pickled red cabbage + steaming tortillas + coriander cream + salad greens

EL VAQUERO ‘the cowboy’ $28250g new york cut steak + chargrill + hand cut chips + ancho chile salt + chimmichurri+ salad greens + charred corn cob

CAZUELA de PESCADO $28.9

corona battered snapper pieces + garbanzo beans + sauteed garden veg + black olive + salsa verde + pico de gallo + corn tortillas + salad + lime

TAMALE en HOJA de PLATANO $23.9

southern style tamale + steamed in banana leaf + black beans + pickled cabbage + tomatillo salsa + queso frescochoose: chicken mole; achiote pulled pork; or tomatillo braised beef

COSTILLAS de CERDO - Ribs $29.9

baby back ribs in a mild spice rub, marinated in a house made coca-cola spicy barbeque sauce and hot braised til tender, served with hand cut salted chat chips, green leaf salad

FLYING FAJITAS steaming tortillas of flour or corn + salad + cheese + guac + crema + salsa + jalapenos + frijoles + rice + your creativitychoose from: - CHARGRILLED CHICKEN tenders marinated in lime and herbs $28

- CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK in chipotle and achiote $29

- SNAPPER FILLET in garlic y pasilla rub $29

- KING PRAWNS in guajillo y ancho rub $29

- MARINATED VEGETABLES chargrilled $23

- HANDMADE CHORIZO grilled $25

- CHARGRILLED LAMB BACKSTRAP + chimichurri $29

- SISTAS DOUBLE - choose any 2 in combination $49

MENU DE BANQUETE

- banquets are $40 p.p., minimum of 4 people dining. - vegetarian and caeliac options are available so please ask waitstaff if required - fantastic value and great for large groups

Ropa vieja - shredded beef Picarillo - corn saute Mole - traditional sauce made using a myriad of spices, chillies and some dark chocolate

BOTANAS ~ DIPS (v) (gf)

All dips come with our blue, white and yellow corn totopas, cooked in house and lightly salted... Muy delicioso!GUACAMOLE - smashed avocadoes + lime juice + spices $14.9QUESO FUNDIDO - ancho salsa whipped with melted cheese $12.9FRIJOLES - smashed pinto beans + spices + salsa + grilled cheese $12.9DOS SALSA y CREMA - pico de gallo + tomatillo salsa + crema $13.9 TRES AMIGOS - 3 dips of guacamole, charred tomato salsa, and crema $17.9TRIO CALIENTE - 3 dips of queso fundido, pumpkin seed pipian, and frijoles $17.9DIP PLATTER - the tres amigos and trio caliente all on one plate! $26.9

ANTOJITOS ~ APPETISERSCORN CHAR - Charred corn cobs with crema and ancho salt plus valentinos hot sauce (v) (gf) $9.9HUARACHES - Hand made fat masa dough tortilla grilled with cheese and topped with: choose from either - Sauteed lamb backstrap + chilli + coriander + ancho salsa + coriander; or $15.9 - Chargrilled fresh artichoke + corn + tomatillo salsa $13.9EMPANADITAS - Handmade masa turnovers filled with either chorizo and chilli or potato leek and cheese $15.9

NACHOS - Corn totopas with your choice of topping grilled to perfection with cheese and served with a trio of crema, charred tomato and ancho chile salsa, and guacamole on the side Single Size $16.9 Share size $21.9Choice of: Sweet chipotle chicken, Achiote pulled pork, Tomatillo braised beef, Garden vegetable braise (v) or Frijoles (v)QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese and your choice of filling, then grilled and finished with a pico de gallo…No puede ser mas delicioso de lo que este!Choice of: Sweet chipotle chicken with ancho guajillo salsa; Chorizo & Black Beans; Tomatillo braised beef; or Mush-room Corn and Cheese (v) $16.9TACOS - two tacos of steaming soft corn tortillas with your choice of filling: $14.9your choice of: - Huachinango - grilled snapper, in a guajillo salsa, black beans, and queso fresco; or - Al Pastor - pulled pork, grilled pineapple salsa and queso fresco; or - Pollo Chipotle - chicken in a chipotle salsa, black beans and queso fresco

BUFFALLO WINGS - fried chicken wings (6) shaken in either: $12.9your choice of: - hot sauce served with ranch dressing; or - house made sitcky bbq; or - mole rojo with sesame (traditional chilli chocolate sauce)

ENSALADAS ~ SALADSENSALADA de HINOJOBraised fennel, orange segments, avocado with a tamarind vinaigarette and toasted pepitas (v) $16.90ENSALADA de BETABELSalad greens tossed in a sherry vinaigrette and topped with roasted beetroot, pink lady apple batons, queso fresco and spiced candied peanuts (v) $16.90

SIDE ORDERSTortillas flour or corn - 4 per serve $4.5 Rice - side order in a bowl $4.5Cheese - side order in a bowl $4.5 Totopos - extra corn chips $5Crema - side order in a bowl $4.5 Picarillo - side order in a bowl $4.5Jalapenos - side order in a bowl $4.5 Olives - side order in a bowl $4.5Red Salsa - side order in a bowl $4.5 Guacamole - side order in a bowl $6Green Salsa - side order in a bowl $4.5 Black Beans or frijoles in a bowl $6

KIDS MEALS Kids Quesadilla - flour tortillas stuffed and grilled with chicken and cheese $9.5 Kids Chicken - grilled chicken tenders with rice and salad $11.5Kids Nachos - corn chips with mild red sauce and melted cheese $8.5

WALL OF PAINAdjacent to the steps our Wall of Pain is aptly named due to its ability to inflict pain on its victims. Please feel free to help yourself to our selection of hot sauces on the Wall of Pain, however if you choose to ‘custom - heat’ your meal using the Wall of Pain, you do so at your own risk. Please heed the warnings on the bottles; some are very, very, very, very, very ,very hot!!!LEGEND: Totopos - lightly fried tortilla chips (corn chips) Ancho and Guajillo - Mexican chiles! Masa - flour made from cornmeal

COURSE 1Platter of dips with TotopasGuacamole; Queso Fundido

Ancho Salsa; CremaFrijoles; and Pipian

COURSE 2Choose either:

Mixed Huaraches; orMixed Nachos; orMixed Quesadillas

Option A - Mixed FajitasOur chefs selection from our sizzling fajita range served

with steaming tortillas, salad and condiments

Option B -Mixed BBQChargrilled Lamb

Backstrap Costillas de Cerdo Ribs, and Buffalo

Wings with hand cut chips, char corn cobs, green

leaf salad

COURSE 3Choose Either of