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
TABLE FAVOURITES
CHIPS & GUAC (VG, GF, DF) - 16
TORTILLA CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
WARM OLIVES (VG, GF) - 10
MARINATED MIXED OLIVES
QUESO FLAMEADO (V, GF, N, SPICY) - 18
MELTED AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, POBLANO PEPPERS, CHILLI CRISP, CORIANDER, TORTILLA CHIPS
ADD - PULLED PORK, SLOW COOKED BEEF, BEANS - 7
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI - 22
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI, SEAWEED SALT, LEMON & HERBY MAYO
CARNE ASADA - 45
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK, CHARRED ONION, PICKLED VEG & SALSA VERDE. SERVED WITH CHIPOTLE BRAISED BEANS, MEXICAN RICE & SOFT TORTILLAS
CRISPY SPUDS (V, GF) - 14
TRIPLE COOKED DUTCH CREAM POTATOES, CHILLI CRISP, KETCHUP, AIOLI
JALAPENO POPPERS (V) - 16
PICKLED JALAPENO, AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, PANKO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI
MEXICAN STREET CORN (V, GF) - 16
CHARRED CORN COBS, MACHA BUTTER, CREMA, PARMESAN, CORIANDER
TUNA TOSTADA (N, DF, SPICY) - 9
TUNA, AVOCADO CREMA, CUCUMBER, ONION, SALSA MACHA, SESAME
MAKE IT 3 FOR - 23
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)
SHREDDED CHICKEN EN ADOBO, SALSA ROJA, GRILLED PINEAPPLE, ONION, CORIANDER
BEEF (GF, DF)
SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET, SALSA VERDE, SWEET ONION, CORIANDER
PORK (GF, DF)
CONFIT PORK, SALSA TATEMADO, ONION, CORIANDER
BLACK BEAN (VG, GF)
SLOW COOKED BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO CREMA, SALSA TATEMADO, PICO DE GALLO, CORIANDER
EXTRAS
SOFT TORTILLAS (4PC) - 4
CORN CHIPS - 5
PICKLED VEG - 4
SALSA - 4
KIDS
QUESADILLA (V, GF) - 10
MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
ADD - ROAST CHICKEN - 3
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
GARDEN SALAD (VG, GF)
MIX GARDEN LEAVES, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, RADISH, MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS - 20
MANGO, HABANERO & CARIBBEAN SPICED SAUCE, SERVED WITH RANCH DRESSING
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER - 24
BRINED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH, CHILLI, LETTUCE, PICKLES, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE CHEESE BURGER
SINGLE - 23
DOUBLE - 29
ADD THICK CUT BACON - 6
ANGUS BEEF PATTY, CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, PICKLES, ONION, BURGER SAUCE, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE FISH BURGER - 29
GRILLED DAILY CATCH, GREEN SLAW, FRESH JALAPENOS, SAFFRON AIOLI, PICKLED ONION, CORIANDER, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - 28
DAILY CATCH, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD, HOUSE TARTARE & LEMON
BEEF SHORT RIB - 34
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB, HOUSEMADE PEPPER SAUCE, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - 25
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL, CHIPS, GRAVY, GREENS
MAKE MINE A PARMIGIANA - 29
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK - 39
FRIES, GREENS, ROSEMARY GRAVY
SWEET
STICKY DATE PUDDING - 14
SERVED WITH TOFFEE SAUCE & VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
CHURROS - 14
SERVED WITH DULCHE DE LECHE
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.
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.
CANTINA
TRADING HOURS
LUNCH
12:00PM - 2:30 PM
DINNER
5:00PM - 8:30PM
LUNCH
12:00PM - 4:00 PM
