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The Mayan

4.5
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PARA PICAR i Appetizers

totopos con salsa (v)
£7.50
Crunchy corn tortilla chips served with salsa roja, guacamole and crema chipotle
gordal olives (ve) (gf)
£6.00
Plump mixed olives, marinated with chilli and coriander
pan de casa (v)
£6.50
Freshly baked house bread, served with garlic and chilli butter
guacamole (ve)
£8.50
Classic Mexican guacamole made with fresh avocados and served with totopos

ENTRADAS i STARTERS

padrón peppers (ve) (gf)
£6.50
Pan-fried baby green peppers with coconut onion cream
frijoles (v)
£8.00
Mexican refried beans, topped with crema chipotle and served with totopos
sopa de tortilla
£8.50
An authentic Mexican soup with crunchy corn tortilla pieces in a chicken broth with chilli, avocado and sour cream
spinach & mozarella empanada (v)
£7.50
A crispy baked pastry served with chimichurri and white mole.
pulled chicken empanada
£8.00
A crispy baked pastry, served with a chimichurri and white mole.
spicy beef empanada
£8.50
A crispy baked pastry, served with a chimichurri and white mole.
chipotle chicken wings
£9.50
Deep-fried wings in a special marination, served with spicy chipotle sauce
croquetas de carne
£13.50
Homemade croquettes with pulled slow-cooked beef shoulder, lemongrass, chilli. Served with pickled piparra chillies
gambas picantes
£13.00
Spiced battered fried Atlantic prawns with chilli and lemongrass sauce

TACOS

tinga de pollo (gf)
£11.50
Pulled chicken cooked in a rich tinga sauce, served with crispy sweet potato and chimichurri
barbacoa de buey (gf)
£13.00
Slow-cooked ox cheek, garlic pickle, spiced pineapple, homemade chimichurri
baja fish
£13.50
Crispy battered fried cod with guacamole and keta caviar
pulpo (gf)
£13.00
Coriander and mint marinated grilled octopus, served with guacamole and spiced pineapple
carnitas (gf)
£14.50
Slow-cooked pork belly, marinated with orange and cinnamon, and served with frijoles and pineapple salsa
camote (ve) (gf)
£9.50
Spiced sweet potato with tempered black beans and avocado cream

CEVICHE

seabass (gf)
£16.00
With tiger’s milk, mango, coriander and chilli
salmon (gf)
£15.00
With tiger’s milk, watermelon, pineapple chilli and coriander

ASADO i GRILL

lamb chuletas (gf)
£33.00
Grilled lamb chops and a slow-cooked lamb pattie, served with coriander and mint puree, garlic pickle and house special lamb sauce
el toro ribeye I 285 g I (gf)
£42.00
28 days dry-aged ribeye steak, served with white mole, padrón peppers, braised shallots, and red wine sauce
filete fino steak I 230 g I (gf)
£45.00
Tender 28 days dry-aged fillet steak, served with white mole, padrón peppers, braised shallots, and red wine sauce
brochetas de pollo (gf)
£26.00
Green herbs and green chilli marinated chicken skewers, served with sweet potato puree and mixed salad
fajitas ( FOR 2 TO SHARE )
£70.00
28-day dry-aged beef sirloin, spicemarinated chicken, honey-grilled vegetables, and a selection of 10 black and yellow tortillas. Served with salsa roja, crema chipotle, and chimichurri.

FUERTES i MAINS

carnitas de puerco (gf)
£29.00
Slow-cooked pork belly, served with sweet potato mash, apple puree, pork sauce
barbacoa lamb shank (gf)
£35.00
Slow-cooked lamb shank, served wth herbs braised rice and lamb sauce
cachete de buey (gf)
£35.00
Slow-cooked ox cheek with tomato and chilli rice, garlic pickle and roasted red pepper. Served with red wine sauce
espaldilla de ternera
£35.00
Slow-cooked beef shoulder with herb crust, braised green lentils and a rich beef sauce
pollo con mole
£29.00
Grilled chicken, served with sweet potato mash and traditional mole sauce
chile relleno (v)
£24.00
Padron peppers and sweetcorn wrapped in crispy puffed pastry, and served with white mole and mint puree
lubina & gambas (gf)
£35.00
Pan-seared sea bass and Atlantic prawns, served with spiced chickpeas and tamarind sauce
setas del mar (ve)
£25.00
Tender king oyster mushroom “scallops”, served with green Mexican rice, smoked aubergines and white mole

SIDES

tortillas (ve) (gf)
£4.50
Four warm handmade corn tortillas
totopos (ve)
£4.00
Crunchy corn tortilla chips
fries (ve)
£5.00
garlic fries (ve)
£5.50
truffle fries (v)
£6.00
arroz verde (ve) (gf)
£5.50
Mexican rice with green chili and spices
ensalada de tomates (ve) (gf)
£6.00
Fresh tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, spices
camote (ve)
£7.00
Diced sweet potato with coriander and cumin
steamed broccoli (gf)
£7.50
Topped with bone marrow butter

DESSERTS

choco piñata
£11.00
A decadent chocolate bomb, made with 80% dark chocolate, cinnamon chocolate sauce, and vanilla cream
cheesecake de cerezas
£11.00
Served with mango puree,vanilla ice cream and brandy snap
ensalada de frutas (ve) (gf)
£10.00
Fresh kiwi and passionfruit, served with mango and passionfruit sorbet
churros clásicos
£9.00
Crispy fried churros, served with a rich chocolate sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon

HOT DRINKS té

Chamomile
£4.00
Earl Grey
£4.00
English Breakfast
£4.00

HOT DRINKS café

Single Espresso
£3.50
Double Espresso
£4.00
Americano
£4.00
Cappuccino
£4.50
Flat White
£4.50
Latte
£4.50
Macchiato
£4.50

HOT DRINKS Chocolate Caliente oscuro

Dark Hot Chocolate
£4.50

HOT DRINKS Chocolate Caliente con leche

Milk Hot Chocolate
£4.50

HOT DRINKS Chocolate Caliente MAYAN

Traditional Mexican spicy hot chocolate with milk, cinnamon and chilli
£5.00

BEER DRAUGHT

Corona 4.6%
£7.00
Mahou Cinco Estrellas 5.1%
£6.00
Salt Loom Pale Ale 4%
£7.00

BEER BOTTLE

Pacifico Clara, Mexico, 4.5%
£6.00
Modelo Especial, Mexico, 4.4%
£6.00
Estrella Galicia, Spain, 0.0%
£6.00

BEER CAN

Piña Mexicana, Pineapple IPA, Birmingham, 4.5%
£5.50
Luchador, Grapefruit IPA, Birmingham, 4%
£5.50
El Diablo Watermelon Blaze IPA, Birmingham, 4.2%
£5.50
Sober Brummie Pale Ale, Birmingham, 0.5%
£5.50
Pulp Mango & Lime Cider, England, 4%
£6.00

SPIRITS OF ANARCHY PERFECT PAIRINGS

ARTE WHITE VODKA
£10.00
Guava Lime Soda, Lime
ARTE BLUE VODKA
£10.00
With Grapefruit & Bergamot Tonic, Lemon
ARTE BLACK VODKA
£10.00
Rhubarb & Hibiscus Tonic, Lime
BLACK DRAGON SPICED RUM
£10.00
With Mandarin & Ginger Soda, Lime
BLACK DRAGON PINEAPPPLE RUM
£10.00
With Pineapple & Almond Soda, Coconut
DJIN OF NIGHT MULBERRY & BLACK LEMON
£10.00
With Indian Tonic Water, Pink Grapefruit
RAGING SCOTSMAN WINTER SPICED WHISKY
£10.00
Ginger Ale, Lemon
REY DE GATOS TEQUILA MOCHA
£8.00
Served as a shot or over ice

SPIRITS OF ANARCHY BOTTLE

ARTE WHITE VODKA
£60.00
ARTE BLUE VODKA
£60.00
ARTE BLACK VODKA
£60.00
BLACK DRAGON SPICED RUM
£60.00
BLACK DRAGON PINEAPPPLE RUM
£60.00
DJIN OF NIGHT MULBERRY & BLACK LEMON
£60.00
RAGING SCOTSMAN WINTER SPICED WHISKY
£60.00
REY DE GATOS TEQUILA MOCHA
£60.00

Tequila Blanco

818
£12.00
Blanco
Bandero Café, Jalisco, Mexico
£12.00
Cantinero Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico
£9.00
Cazcabel Coconut
£10.00
Clase Azul Plata, Jalisco, Mexico
£34.00
El Tequileno Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico
£9.00
El Cabrón Tequilana, Zacatecas, Mexico
£12.00
El Cabrón Tequilana 100% Blue Agave, Zacatecas, Mexico
£12.00
El Sueno – Watermelon, Jalisco, Mexico
£8.00
Rey De Gatos Tequila Mocha, Mexico
£10.00
Mijenta Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico
£20.00
Olmeca Altos Plata, Mexico
£12.00

Tequila Reposado

818
£14.00
Reposado
Cantinero Reposado, Jalisco
£9.00
Clase Azul Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico
£55.00
El Tequileno Reposado Gran Reserva, Jalisco, Mexico
£10.00
El Tequileno Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico
£12.00
Kah Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico
£15.00
Mijenta Reposado, Jalisco, Mexico
£20.00
Olmeca Altos Reposado, Mexico
£14.00
Tequila Reposado
£14.00
Robust, yet pleasant, with tannins and citrus notes; a long and well-balance finish
Storywood Speyside 7 Reposado
£11.00
Butterscotch and caramel, with plenty of earthy agave alongside helpings of chopped nuts and sultanas
Tiempo Tequila Reposado Cristalino
£14.00
Pouring caramel and silky butterscotch pave the way for fresh, juicy agave with a smooth, vegetal sweetness

Tequila Anejo

818 Añejo
£15.00
Drizzles of caramel join creamy agave, with cinnamon, clove, and earthy vanilla in tow
Casa Dragones Añejo Barrel Blend
£49.00
A nutty start with creamy almonds and macadamia supporting soft hints of vanilla. Floral stone fruits lead to a smidge of bitter dark chocolate and cracked black pepper heat
Kah Anejo
£15.00
Fragrant tobacco, milk chocolate, toffee and a rich, creamy mouth feel
Mijenta Añejo
£40.00
The time in cask has added mellow layers of caramel, vanilla, and buttery oak to the herbaceous cooked agave, and nuttiness at its core
Patrón Añejo
£15.00
Smooth and sweet. Distinct oak wood complemented by vanilla, raisins and honey, with a hint of melon
Rooster Rojo Añejo Smoked Pineapple
£8.00
Tropical fruit with wafts of banana and heaps of pineapple, good smoky notes of charred, caramelised fruit and toasted oak, wafts of vanilla, and agave minerality
Storywood Double Oak Añejo
£18.00
A complex spirit with heaps of agave, sweet, charred, and vegetal, as well as tropical fruit and a touch of peppery spice

Pechuga

Bozal Pechuga
£25.00
Plenty of clay minerality accompanies smoky agave notes, with layers of tropical fruit, green pepper, and gentle sweetness
Montelobos Pechuga
£28.00
Grassy agave, orange chocolate, white pepper heat, salted butter, a dry smokiness and dried fruit sweetness
Quiquiriqui Mezcal Cacao Pechuga
£18.00
Rich, earthy coffee with a delicate bitterness fill the nose, complemented by notes of green herbs, bitter coffee, rich cocoa and sweet agave throughout the palate
Sin Gusano Pechuga
£24.00
Notes of bright orange, sticky fruit cake, aromatic agave, wisps of smoke – think Christmas pudding in a mezcal glass

Agave Spirits

Bacanora Aguamiel Blanco
£15.00
Smoky, with distinctive mesquite wood, a touch of liquorice and earthy, grassy agave
Estancia Raicilla
£14.00
Light and floral, with a hint of freshness hiding behind. Slightly smoky, too
La Higuera Cedrosanum Sotol
£14.00
Earthy nose, with woody notes of pine and cedar, and a complex herbal mixture. Soft leather on the palate, with more herbs, liquorice, a touch of lemon, and gentle minerals
La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra
£14.00
A green fruity, tropical spirit with a creamy mouthfeel

Vodka

Absolut Elyx
£10.00
Arte White
£10.00
Arte Blue
£10.00
Arte Black
£10.00
Belvedere
£12.00
Absolut Vanilla
£9.00

Gin

Beefeater
£8.00
Blind Tiger Piper Cubeba
£16.00
Condesa, Prickly Pear & Orange Blossom
£10.00
Djin of Night, Mulberry & Black Lemon
£10.00
Monkey 47
£15.00
Puerto de Indias, Strawberry
£9.00

Rum

Black Dragon, Pineapple
£10.00
Black Dragon, Spiced
£10.00
Havana Club, 3yo
£9.00
La Hechicera Fine Aged
£15.00
Spirited Union, Coconut
£8.00

Whisky

Abasolo, Cacahuazintle Corn
£12.00
Chivas Regal,12yo
£10.00
Raging Scotsman Winter Spiced
£10.00
Fable Blended Malt Batch One, 7yo
£12.00
Jameson, Black Barrel
£11.00
Makers Mark, Bourbon
£9.00
Woodford Reserve, Bourbon
£10.00
Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Sour Mash
£12.00
The Glenlivet Founders Reserve, Single Malt
£10.00
Macallan Double Cask, 12yo
£20.00
Macallan Double Cask, 15yo
£35.00
Macallan Double Cask, 18yo
£55.00

Brandy

Barsol Pisco, Quebranta
£10.00
Courvoisier, VSOP
£12.00
Remy Martini, 1738
£15.00

Liqueurs

Bepi Tosolini Coffee Liqueur
£10.00
Bepi Tosolini Saliza Amaretto
£10.00
Huana Mayan Guanabana
£8.00
Kalani Coconut
£8.00
Luxardo White Sambuca
£8.00
Narano Bitter Orange
£9.00
Nixta Licor de Elote, Corn
£10.00
RinQuinQuin à la Pêche
£8.00

Soft Drinks

Coke
£3.00
Diet Coke
£3.00
Lemonade
£3.00
Sparkling Mango
£3.00

Bottle & Juices

Indian & Light Tonic Water
£3.00
Rhubarb & Hibiscus Tonic
£3.00
Guava Lime Soda
£3.00
Pineapple & Almond Soda
£3.00
Pink Grapefruit Soda
£3.00
Mandarin & Ginger
£3.00
Ginger Ale
£3.00
Ginger Beer
£3.00
Large Still Water
£5.00
Large Sparkling Water
£5.00

Sparkling Wine

Casa Canevel Prosecco Extra Dry
£40.00
Supremely drinkable Prosecco: soft, aromatic and fresh, with the perfect balance between crisp apple and floral blossom notes, carried by the gentle, seductive mousse
Casa Canevel Prosecco Rosé
£40.00
Light pink with sparkling bubbles, this elegant rosé Prosecco has delicate fruity aromas of raspberries and strawberries and a soft, luxurious taste.

NA-Sparkling Wine

Steinbeck Alcohol-Free Sparkling, Sel. Dr Fischer
£30.00
Fresh and crisp, with a fine mousse. A harmonious blend of aromatic stone fruit and floral flavours.

Champagne

Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut
£80.00
A Pinot Noir-based champagne of style and finesse, Carte d’Or offers delicate aromas of white peach, quince and a touch of spice. The dry, elegant palate shows an impressive degree of concentration, along with fine bubbles and a long, crisp finish.
Champagne Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut
£80.00
A beautifully balanced style of rosé: elegant yet full of character. Pretty red berry aromas lead to a delicate palate of summer fruit and herbs, finishing crisply dry and refreshing.
Champagne Testulat Blanc de Blancs
£70.00
Light and subtle with notes of apple and quince; crisp and well-balanced in the mouth, with delicate bubbles and true blanc de blancs purity.
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
£80.00
Fresh lemon and apple, infused with notes of almond pastries, vanilla blossom and a hint of buttery brioche.
Laurent-Perrier Rosé
£120.00
Bright berry flavours, round on the palate, well-balanced acidity with a long dry finish.
Champagne Drappier Millésime Exception 2017
£105.00
Both fresh and opulent, this vintage champagne shows classic aromas of brioche, hazelnut and citrus, with a great creamy texture on the palate, very fine bubbles, and a long, dry finish.
Dom Pérignon
£290.00
Luminous notes of tropical fruits, with green mango, melon and a sweet mist of mandarin orange.
Louis Roederer Cristal
£350.00
Rich and complex aromas, with notes of zesty and candied fruit melody. Along with white flower, roasted hazelnut and vanilla.
Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut, Magnum
£155.00
A Pinot Noir base champagne of style and finesse, Carte d’Or offers delicate aromas of white peach, quince and a touch of spice. The dry, elegant palate shows an impressive degree of concentration, along with fine bubbles and a long, crisp finish.

White Wine

Candidato VIURA
£24.00
On the nose there are fruity notes of green apples, grapefruit and quince as well as strong floral notes. Silky and smooth on the palate with well-balanced flavours and a long finish.
Poco Mas CHARDONNAY Reserva
£24.00
A lively and fresh Chardonnay with aromas of pears, green apples and pineapples. A well-balanced palate with abundant fruit notes and fresh acidity.
Finca La Colonia TORRONTES, Norton
£28.00
A sophisticated, dry, elegant rendition of this aromatic grape variety, combining minerality with white peach and floral notes such as rose and jasmine.
Albaclara SAUVIGNON BLANC, Haras de Pirque
£38.00
This refined Sauvignon Blanc offers mineral aromas balanced with fresh citrus notes, delicate white peach and a touch of spice. The palate shows exceptional purity, with elegant herbal notes and a refreshing finish.
Morandé GEWURZTRAMINER Estate Reserve
£32.00
Fresh peaches, apricots and delicate white flowers dominate on the nose. The palate is delicate and fruity with a fresh, balancing acidity and a long, elegant finish.
Finca La Colonia Colección GRUNER VELTLINER, Norton
£35.00
Grapefruit and peach flavours are followed by floral notes and that distinctive white pepper spice, so typical of this variety. Crisp, light and fruit-forward, a crowdpleasing South American interpretation of Austria’s signature white grape.
Pulenta Estate XIV PINOT GRIS
£37.00
Fresh peaches, apricots and delicate white flowers dominate on the nose. The palate is delicate and fruity with a fresh, balancing acidity and a long, elegant finish.
EQ Quartz CHARDONNAY, Matetic (Organic)
£46.00
The nose reveals ripe, elegant aromas, including notes of tropical and citrus fruit and a salty-savoury character. A fresh, lively palate follows, showing excellent integration of oak to offer a seamless hazelnut-pastry character alongside vivacious lemon.
Sancerre Domaine Millet SAUVIGNON BLANC
£65.00
A beautiful Sancerre, with pungent green grass aroma and a crisp, fresh palate boasting citrus and asparagus notes. Created from a small parcel of high-quality vines.

Red Wine

Candidato TEMPRANILLO
£24.00
Bursting with berry fruits (strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant), and a creamy note on the nose. Full-bodied and fresh with hints of candy, and a long, complex finish.
Poco Mas MERLOT
£24.00
Smooth, juicy Merlot full of ripe plum and red berry fruit, medium weight and slightly spicy on the palate, and with a generous fruit-filled finish.
Vistaflor MALBEC/SANGIOVESE, Norton
£27.00
A delightful, vibrant blend, with the spice and cherry fruit of the Sangiovese given weight and texture by the blackberryish Malbec.
Bodega La Flor MALBEC, Pulenta
£38.00
Fresh raspberry aromas complement Malbec’s trademark floral violet notes on the nose. The palate is round and soft, with gentle tannins to complement the fresh red and black fruit flavours and just a hint of vanilla, liquorice and spice on the finish.
Morandé Terroir CINSAULT/PAIS
£32.00
An exuberant and youthful wine, full of wild strawberry and raspberry fruit. Soft and light, but by no means frivolous. This has enough spicy complexity and earthy undertones to elevate it beyond simple quaffing status.
Corralillo SYRAH, Matetic (Organic)
£38.00
An aromatic wine, showing vibrant violet perfume with classic peppery notes and wafts of milk chocolate. The palate has a satisfying structure, with rich and lively black cherry fruit, lifted by a hint of menthol and fresh acidity.
Hussonet Gran Reserva Cab Sauv,Haras (Organic) CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, CARMENERE
£43.00
Intense, elegant nose with notes of mint, spices and liquorice, leading into ripe flavours of black fruits: blackberry, plum and cassis. Generously structured on the palate with earthy minerality.
Altura MALBEC, Norton
£42.00
This Malbec displays a remarkable intensity of fruit, combining flavours of damsons and mulberries, offset by complex mineral and earthy notes. Velvety smooth, spicy finish.
Conde Valdemar Rioja Gran Reserva TEMPRANILLO, GRACIANO, MAZUELO
£65.00
On the nose, it shows spicy aromas of black pepper and vanilla combined with ripe black fruit. Round and full-bodied, with exceptional balance between fruit and oak, leading to a persistent finish.
Pulenta Estate VII Gran Corte CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MALBEC,TANNAT, PETIT VERDOT, MERLOT
£75.00
Ripe tropical fruit flavours are complemented by a fresher, citrussy element, whilst the oak gives toasted almond and coconut notes. The perfect combination of elegance and richness.

Premium red wines

Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No.2 SHIRAZ, MATARO, VIOGNIER, MARSANNE
£120.00
Primary fruit leads onto savoury graphite and white pepper underpinned by stalkiness and concentrated meatiness. The palate is medium-bodied yet weighty and concentrated, providing complexity, richness and generosity.
Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes PINOT NOIR
£145.00
Quintessential Volnay, offering flavours of cherries, spice, violets and liquorice. The palate combines power and concentration with an elegant and refined texture, culminating in a lengthy and harmonious finish.
Vignaferrovia Brunello Riserva SANGIOVESE, Pian delle Vigne
£220.00
Intense ruby red colour, enriched by dark cherry hints, blackberry, currant, balsamic sensations and spices. The taste is rich, full of silky, well integrated tannins. The final is long and persistent, recalling spices, cocoa and black fruits
Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, PETIT VERDOT, CABERNET FRANC
£240.00
A deep nose of cassis and sweet oak draws you in to multi-layered palate, combining dark fruits and mocha with mineral notes alongside plush, finely grained tannins.
Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, CABERNET FRANC, PETIT VERDOT
£350.00
A saturated ruby-black in hue, the 2010 Lynch-Bages offers up aromas of rich cassis fruit mingled with hints of loamy soil and cigar. Full-bodied, deep, rich and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit that’s framed by firm tannins and lively acids.
Chateau Palmer, Margaux 2008 MERLOT, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PETIT VERDOT
£490.00
A stunning success for the vintage, and possibly the Margaux of the year. Loads of barbecue smoke, licorice, incense, blackberry, new saddle leather and forest floor notes jump from the glass of this dense, purple-coloured wine.
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint Julien 2009 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT
£550.00
Deep garnet coloured, the 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou bursts with bombastic crème de cassis, black cherry compote and preserved plums notes followed by hints of menthol, hoisin, and incense plus fragrant wafts of candied violets and chocolate. Full bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, the palate offers a beautifully plush texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and layered. An absolute powerhouse!

Miscellaneous

garlic fries
£4.50
truffle fries
£4.50
steamed broccoli
£4.50
arroz verde
£4.50
ensalada de tomates
£4.50
spiced chickpeas
£4.50
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