CANTINA

Tucked inside the Australian Hotel, Cantina is Ballina’s best spot for authentic Mexican dining - bold, fresh and full of flavour. From spicy street-style snacks to slow-cooked mains and icy cold margaritas, we’re the kind of Mexican restaurant Ballina locals love (and visitors wish they’d found sooner).

Not in the mood for Mexican? No stress - our full pub menu is available too, packed with all your classic faves. Whether you’re here for tacos or a schnitty, we’ve got you covered.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you’re rolling in with a group of 6 or more, we recommend booking ahead to lock in your table.

CANTINA
FULL MENU AVAILABLE

SHARE PLATES

CHIPS & GUAC (VG, GF, DF) - 16

TORTILLA CHIPS & GUACAMOLE

CHILLI BEANS (V) - 16

SLOW COOKED RED BEANS, EGG, TOMATO, ONION & CORIANDER SERVED WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

QUESO FLAMEADO (V, GF, N, SPICY) - 18

MELTED AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, POBLANO PEPPERS, CHILLI CRISP, CORIANDER, TORTILLA CHIPS

CRISPY SPUDS (V, GF) - 14

TRIPLE COOKED DUTCH CREAM POTATOES, CHILLI CRISP, KETCHUP, AIOLI

ADD - PULLED PORK, SLOW COOKED BEEF, BEANS - 6

JALAPENO POPPERS (V) - 16

PICKLED JALAPENO, AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, PANKO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI

TUNA TOSTADA (N, DF, SPICY) - 9

TUNA, AVOCADO CREMA, CUCUMBER, ONION, SALSA MACHA, SESAME

SWEET

STICKY DATE PUDDING - 14

SERVED WITH TOFFEE SAUCE & VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

CHURROS - 14

SERVED WITH DULCE DE LECHE

TACOS

ALL SERVED ON FRESH CORN TORTILLAS

SINGLE - 8
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL - 3 FOR 20

CRISPY FISH

DAILY CATCH, SLAW, SALSA VERDE, CREMA, PICKLED ONION, CORIANDER

CHICKEN (GF, DF, SPICY)

SLOW ROAST CHICKEN, SALSA ROJA, GRILLED PINEAPPLE, ONION, CORIANDER

BEEF BRISKET (GF, DF)

SLOW COOKED BARBACOA BEEF BRISKET, SALSA VERDE, SWEET ONION, CORIANDER

PORK (GF, DF)

CONFIT PORK, SALSA TATEMADO, ONION, CORIANDER

BLACK BEAN

CHIPOTLE BRAISED BLACK BEANS, JALAPENO, CHEESE, ONION, CORIANDER

LARGER PLATES

CARNE ASADA (N) - 45

300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK, CHARRED ONION, PICKLED VEG & SALSA VERDE. SERVED WITH CHIPOTLE BRAISED BEANS, MEXICAN RICE & SOFT TORTILLAS

EXTRAS

SOFT TORTILLAS (4PC) - 4

CORN CHIPS - 5

PICKLED VEG - 4

SALSA - 4

KIDS

QUESADILLA (V, GF) - 10

MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM

CHICKEN TACO (GF) - 12

ROAST CHICKEN, CHEESE, LETTUCE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM

KIDS FISH & CHIPS - 12

CHEESEBURGER & CHIPS - 14

PUB MEALS

BOWL OF CHIPS (V, GF) - 11

YOUR CHOICE OF AIOLI OR GRAVY

WINTER GREENS (V) - 16

GREEN LEAVES, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION & RADISH WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

BEEF & BACON PIE - 25

SERVED WITH CREAMY MASH & PEAS

LAMB SHANK - 32

BRAISED IN RED WINE & SERVED WITH CREAMY MASH, PEAS & ROSEMARY JUS

STICKY CHICKEN WINGS - 20

MANGO, HABANERO & CARIBBEAN SPICED SAUCE, SERVED WITH RANCH DRESSING

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER - 22

BRINED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH, CHILLI, LETTUCE, PICKLES, POTATO BUN & CHIPS

THE CHEESE BURGER
SINGLE - 22
DOUBLE - 28
ADD THICK CUT BACON - 6

ANGUS BEEF PATTY, CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, PICKLES, ONION, BURGER SAUCE, POTATO BUN & CHIPS

BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - 26

DAILY CATCH, CHIPS, HOUSE TARTARE & LEMON

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - 23

CRUMBED SCHNITZEL, CHIPS, GRAVY, GREENS

MAKE MINE A PARMIGIANA - 28

300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK - 39

FRIES, GREENS, ROSEMARY GRAVY

OUR MENU CONTAINS ALLERGENS AND IS PREPARED IN A KITCHEN THAT HANDLES NUTS (N), SHELLFISH & GLUTEN. WHILST WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT OUR FOOD WILL BE ALLERGEN FREE, WE DO OFFER (DF) DAIRY FREE, (GF) GLUTEN FREE, (V) VEGETARIAN AND (VG) VEGAN OPTIONS.

10% PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE.