El Rio Mexican Restaurant

Starters


Home-made Soup of the Day					£3.80
Served with crusty bread
Creamy Cajun Mushrooms					£5.95
Fresh baby button mushrooms, cooked with a subtle blend of cajun spices and herbs, enriched with cream and topped with crispy croutons
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad					£5.95
Sliced cajun chicken breast served with crisp lettuce and crispy croutons in a creamy caesar dressing
Half Rack of Barbecue Ribs					£5.95
Slow cooked tender pork ribs served with our tangy BBQ sauce
Crispy Skins					£5.95
Skin on potato wedges, fried until crisp and topped with your choice of: 1) bacon and melted cheese 2) melted cheese and onions 3) spicy chilli beef and sour cream 4) guacamole, salsa and sour cream 5) stilton, bacon and guacamole
Jalapeno Poppers					£5.95
Deep fried breadcrumbed red jalapeno chillis, stuffed with cream cheese and served with sweet jalapeno jelly
Louisiana Buffalo Wings					£5.95
Chicken wings in our special coating deep fried and served with a blue cheese dip
Hot and Sticky Shrimps					£5.95
Marinated shrimps, coated in batter and dipped in an apricot chilli glaze
Original Nachos					£5.95
Crispy flour tortillas, smothered in tomato salsa, melted cheddar, sour cream, guacamole and sliced jalapenos
Prawn Nachos					£6.25
As above, with the addition of prawns
Quesadillas (Starter)					£6.25
Grilled flour tortillas, filled with cheese, salsa and onions and your choice of: 1) shredded beef cooked slowly with ancho chillies and a blend of herbs until tender 2) shredded braised pork slowly baked with apple, thyme and black pepper 3) sliced fresh mushrooms stir fried with chillies, onions, garlic and coriander. All are served with tomato salsa and sour cream dips
Garlic Breads					£2.95
Crusty French bread topped with either: 1) original style garlic and herb butter 2) melted cheese, onions, garlic and herb butter 3) Mexican style, topped with spicy cheese, tomato salsa, jalapeno peppers and garlic
Mexican Garlic Dough Balls					£3.95
Topped with tomato salsa and cheese
The House Combo Sharing Starter (For Two People)					£13.95
If you want variety, try our famous combination starter. It includes a bed of nachos with salsa, sour cream and guacamole, crispy potato skins, mozzy melts, jalapenos and bean quesadillas and hot and spicy onion rings served with mixed dips. Also available as a main course for one - see main courses
Seafood Combo Sharing Starter (For Two People)					£13.95
Prawn nachos, cajun shrimps, crispy fried squid, lemon and pepper scallops, crispy salmon goujons and prawn quesadillas. Served with mixed dips. Also available as a main course for one - see main courses
The Ultimate El Rio Combo (For Two People)					£13.95
A selection of cajun ribs, buffalo chicken wings, skins with cheese and bacon and chilli beef nachos. Also available as a main course for one - see main courses
Nachos Supreme (For Two People)					£13.95
A sharing starter and one of our house specialities. Crispy tortillas smothered with a choice of: 1) spicy diced chicken in a tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole 2) Mexican chilli beef, sour cream and guacamole 3) spicy prawns
The Mexi Mix Combo (Price Per Person, Minimum Six People)					£6.50
The ideal starter for larger parties. An impressive selection of succulent appetisers: nachos, Louisiana buffalo wings, jalapeno poppers, cheese and bacon skins, cajun mushrooms and Mexican garlic bread

Main Menu


Fajitas (Fa-hee-tas)					£11.95
The house speciality! Your choice of seven fillings, marinated in a special blend of herbs and spices, stir fried together with strips of mixed peppers and onions and served on a sizzling skillet. On another plate comes some soft flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa and sour cream dips. Then the fun really starts!
Burrito					£11.95
Choose your filling from: 1) roasted vegetables 2) spicy beef 3) Mexican chicken 4) seafood (swordfish, crab and prawns)
Chimichanga					£11.95
Choose your filling from: 1) roasted vegetables 2) spicy beef 3) Mexican chicken
Mexican Vegetarian Tostadas					£11.95
Deep fried corn tortillas, topped with roasted vegetables, melted cheese, salsa and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice
Spicy Crab and Prawn Tostadas					£12.95
Crisp corn tortilla layered with a mix of crabmeat and prawns and topped with salsa and cheese. Served with Mexican rice
Spicy Crab and Prawn Enchilada					£12.95
Soft tortilla, filled with flakes of crabmeat, prawns and spring onions and topped with a tomato salsa and grated cheddar. Served with Mexican rice
Chicken and Bacon Tostadas					£12.95
Deep fried corn tortillas, layered with refried beans, slices of spicy chicken breast, crispy bacon, melted cheese, salsa and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice
Chicken and Steak Enchilada					£12.95
Large rolled soft flour tortilla filled with spicy chicken, steak, onions and peppers and covered in a tomato enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice
Chicken Enchilada					£12.95
Large rolled soft flour tortilla filled with spicy chicken and covered in a tomato enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice
Ultimate Nachos					£12.95
Another house speciality! Large crispy tortilla chips, topped with salsa, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno peppers and with a choice of: 1) spicy diced chicken 2) chilli beef 3) spicy prawns 4) roasted vegetables
Mexican Combination Plates					£12.95
Gives you the opportunity to try 2 Mexican specialities on one plate! Choose from:
El Rio’s Tacos					£12.95
3 crispy corn tortillas filled with lettuce, cheese and salsa and your choice of: 1) shredded beef cooked slowly with ancho chillies and a blend of herbs until tender 2) shredded braised pork slowly baked with apple, thyme and black pepper 3) sliced fresh mushrooms stir fried with chillies, onions, garlic and coriander. All served with fresh corn on the cob and our homemade coleslaw
King Prawn Creole					£13.95
Succulent king prawns stir fried with cajun spices. Served with a creole sauce and Mexican rice
Quesadillas (Main Course)					£12.95
Grilled flour tortillas, filled with cheese, salsa and onions and your choice of: 1) shredded beef cooked slowly with ancho chillies and a blend of herbs until tender 2) shredded braised pork slowly baked with apple, thyme and black pepper 3) sliced fresh mushrooms stir fried with chillies, onions, garlic and coriander. All are served with tomato salsa and sour cream dips
The House Combo Sharing Main Course					£13.95
If you want variety, try our famous combination starter. It includes a bed of nachos with salsa, sour cream and guacamole, crispy potato skins, mozzy melts, jalapenos and bean quesadillas and hot and spicy onion rings served with mixed dips
Seafood Combo Sharing Main Course					£13.95
Prawn nachos, cajun shrimps, crispy fried squid, lemon and pepper scallops, crispy salmon goujons and prawn quesadillas. Served with mixed dips
The Ultimate El Rio Combo Main Course					£13.95
A selection of cajun ribs, buffalo chicken wings, skins with cheese and bacon and chilli beef nachos

Cajun Specialities And Grills

Our blackened dishes are cooked by seasoning the meat, chicken or fish in our special blend of herbs and spices, then cooking them on a sizzling hot skillet. We serve the cajun dishes with a creole sauce, which consists of tomatoes, ginger and coriander, with a hint of chilli - delicious!


Blackened Cajun Chicken Breast					£12.95
Spiced with blackening seasonings, seared on a red hot skillet. Served with a creole sauce and a choice of one side order
Blackened Cajun Fish					£13.95
A succulent fillet of fish, dusted with cajun spices and served with a creole sauce and a choice of one side order
Blackened Cajun Fried Fish					£13.95
A succulent fillet of fresh fish, coated in a light cajun batter and drizzled with a sweet chilli sauce and a choice of one side order
Blackened Cajun Steak					£14.95
Sirloin steak, coated in cajun spices, with a creole sauce and a choice of one side order
Blackened Cajun Pork Ribs					£13.95
Meaty ribs coated in cajun spices with a creole sauce and served with real fries
Bourbon and Honey Glazed Pork Ribs					£13.95
Pork ribs finished with fried onions and our classic bourbon whiskey and honey glaze. Served with real fries
BBQ Pork Ribs					£13.95
Meaty pork ribs, marinated in herbs and spices and roasted in our barbecue sauce. Served with real fries
Sirloin Steak					£14.95
A chargrilled 9oz (uncooked) sirloin steak served with your preferred sauce
Fillet Steak					£16.95
A chargrilled 9oz (uncooked) fillet steak served with your preferred sauce
Vegetable Jambalya					£12.95
El Rio’s own recipe of this popular classic dish from the ‘Deep South’. Cajun spiced rice, simmered with a selection of fresh vegetables and served with our special creole sauce
Fillet of Fresh Fish					£13.95
Served with a white wine, cream and herb sauce or pan fried with garlic and herb butter

Side Orders


Real Fries					£2.50
Cajun Potato Cake					£2.25
Cheese and Onion Mashed Potato					£2.25
Mixed House Salad					£1.95
Mexican Rice					£1.95
Selection of Fresh Vegetables					£1.95
Spicy Roasted Vegetables					£2.25
Fresh Corn on the Cob					£1.95
Refried Beans					£2.25
Hot and Spicy Onion Rings					£2.90
Flour Tortillas (4)					£1.50
Guacamole					£1.50
Salsa					£1.50
Sour Cream					£1.50

Lunchtime Snack Menu


El Rio Lunchtime Special					£6.50
On the next page, select your preferred starter and main course
Burrito					£5.50
A tortilla filled with rice, beans, salsa, cheese and sour cream and your choice of: 1) grilled chicken marinated in our special paprika rub then chargrilled 2) shredded beef cooked slowly with ancho chillies and a blend of herbs until tender 3) shredded braised pork slowly baked with apple, thyme and black pepper 4) sliced fresh mushrooms stir fried with chillies, onions, garlic and coriander. All are served with tomato salsa and sour cream dips
Tacos					£5.50
Three crispy tacos, filled with beans, salsa, lettuce and cheese and your choice of: 1) grilled chicken 2) shredded beef 3) grilled steak 4) braised pork 5) vegetarian
Cajun Chicken and Crispy Bacon Salad					£6.50
Served with either honey and mustard or red french dressing
Tuna and Crab Salad					£6.50
Served with either honey and mustard or red french dressing
Taco Prawn Salad					£6.50
Served with either honey and mustard or red french dressing
El Rio Club Sandwich					£6.50
Cajun chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Served on malted grain bread
Filled Baked Potatoes					£6.50
With your choice of: 1) bacon and melted cheese 2) melted cheese and onions 3) Mexican diced chicken in a spicy tomato salsa 4) spicy chilli beef and sour cream 5) guacamole, salsa and sour cream 6) crispy bacon, guacamole and blue cheese dip
Crispy Fried Potato Skins					£6.50
With your choice of: 1) bacon and melted cheese 2) melted cheese and onions 3) Mexican diced chicken in a spicy tomato salsa 4) spicy chilli beef and sour cream 5) guacamole, salsa and sour cream 6) crispy bacon, guacamole and blue cheese dip

Fiesta Banquet

Price per person, minimum four people


El Rio Mexican and Cajun Fiesta Banquet (Option 1)					£17.95
Nachos Skins Cheese and Bacon Cajun Mushrooms Garlic and Herb Bread El Rio's Chicken Fajitas Sticky Texas Ribs Mexican Tacos
El Rio Mexican and Cajun Fiesta Banquet (Option 2)					£21.95
Nachos Jalapeno Poppers Skins Cheese and Bacon Cajun Mushrooms Mexican Garlic Bread Beef Taco El Rio's Steak and Chicken Fajitas King Prawn Creole Sticky Texas Ribs

Kid's Menu


Crispy Potato Skins					£3.95
Topped with either baked beans, grated cheese or tuna mayonnaise
Fish Goujons in a Seasoned Breadcrumb					£3.95
Served with fries and baked beans
El Rio's Special Cheese and Tomato Pizza Bread					£3.95
Served with fries and baked beans
Cheese Taco					£3.95
Soft flour tortilla filled with cheese and served with sliced apple and tomato salsa dip
Battered Chicken Fillets					£3.95
Served with fries and baked beans or sliced apple
Crispy Chilli Beef Tacos					£3.95
Filled with lettuce, chilli beef, cheese and sliced apple

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