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Brisbane’s Ultimate Mexican Escape
At Poca Madre, the food is a vibrant celebration of Mexico, offering a modern twist on traditional flavours.
Thoughtfully crafted, the menu offers an array of dishes that pay homage to the rich, earthy flavours of Mexico while infusing a contemporary edge. Prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients that highlight the bold, dynamic flavours of Mexico, the menu also boasts an impressive selection of botanas (snacks), perfect for sharing or savouring solo, as well as a selection of tacos, antojitos (small plates), comidas (mains) and banquets to share.
This approach ensures that diners can enjoy familiar flavours with a sophisticated twist, offering something new and delightful with every bite.
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BOTANA
Snacks
CHIDO GUACAMOLE
11CRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER,
TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE / GF
7
WARM BLUE CORN TOTOPOS
8DUSTED IN CHIPOTLE CHILLI POWDER – VE/ GF
PICO DE GALLO
7TOMATOES, ONION & PEPPER S W/ FRESH CHIVES & LIME – VE/ GF
JALAPEÑO & MANCHEGO CROQUETAS
16W/ ANCHO RED PEPPER KETCHUP – V
TACOS
GRILLED WILD MUSHROOMS (2)
19PICKLED ONIONS, PORCINI MUSHROOM CREMA, SLAW – VE/ GF O
CONFIT PORK BELLY (2)
20CRISPY FRIED W/ BURNT PINEAPPLE, HONEY & ACHIOTE SALSA, SLAW – GF O/ DF
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN TACO (2)
19CHIPOTLE CREMA, CRUMBLED FRESH CHEESE, SHREDDED ICEBERG – GF O/ DF O
ROASTED DRY-AGED RIBEYE (2)
21GRIDDLED ONIONS, HORSERADISH CREMA, CORIANDER, SLAW – GF O/ DF
BATTERED SNAPPER (2)
20W/ MANGO CHIMICHURRI, SHREDDED ICEBERG, CORIANDER – DF
SIDES
SHOESTRING FRIES
13SPICED W/ AIOLI – VEO/ GF/ DF
DRESSED TENDER LEAVES
10VE/ GF/ DF
HOMEMADE QUESO SAUCE
7V/ GF
SPICED BLACK BEANS
7VE/ GF/ DF
FRIED CALAMARI
21W/ CRUSHED PINK PEPPER & CUMIN SALT, HERB AIOLI – GF/ DF
ELOTES CHINGON!
13GRILLED CORN DONE TO THE MAXIMUM! – V/ GF/ DFO
TOASTED FLOUR TORTILLAS
15STUFFED WITH QUESO, TOPPED WITH ANCHO-HONEY PEPITAS & QUESO FRESCO – V
PRAWN TOSTADA
15EATEQUILA MARY ROSE, AVOCADO SALSA,
SHREDDED LETTUCE – GF / DF
ANTOJITOS
Small Plates
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
25W/ OAXACA CHEESE, ARROPE, OLIVE OIL,
PICKLED ONIONS & CHIVES – V/ GF
PAN ROASTED PRAWN CUTLETS
27IN A SWEET-CHILLI TAMARIND MISO BUTTER – GF
GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
23FRESH STRACCHIATELLA CHEESE, CUMIN, CURED ZUCCHINI, GUINDILLAS – V/ GF
LAMB CUTLETS
27MARINATED IN MIRASOL CHILLI, SMOKED PAPRIKA & ROASTED GARLIC – GF/ DF
CHORIZO QUESO FUNDIDO
23GRILLED SEMI CURED CHORIZO W/ RED PEPPERS, CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE, MANCHEGO & WARM TORTILLAS – GFO
COMIDAS
Mains
MATAMBRE
37350G S. KIDMAN FLANK STEAK; 120 DAY, DRY-AGED GRAIN-FED QLD BEEF W/ CONFIT OF RED PEPPER S & ONIONS,
SMOKEY MEZCAL JUS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
POLLO Y MAÍZ
35ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, CONFIT CHICKEN ‘TINGA’ TAMALE, RICH CHICKEN JUS W/ WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO
BIRRIA QUESATACO
35SLOW ROASTED BRISKET SHREDDED & STUFFED INTO CORN TORTILLAS W/ QUESO FRESCO & STICKY BONE BROTH – GF
SALMÓN COCIDO
38SALMON BAKED WITH AN EPAZOTE CRUST, GREEN PILAF RICE, SALSA DE ESQUITES
GF / DF
CARNE ASADA
39300G S.KIDMAN STRIPLOIN, QLD . 120 DAY DRY-AGED W/ ROASTED CHILLI & LIME BUTTER, PICO DE GALLO
& WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GF/ DFO
CERDO
43ACHIOTE MARINATED AND SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER W/ SPICED BLACK BEANS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
CACHETES DE RES
45SLOW COOKED BEEF CHEEKS IN A STICKY JUS W/ DRESSED CABBAGE SLAW & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
DESSERTS
CHURROS
15W/ CHIPOTLE SPIKED CINNAMON SUGAR
& DULCE DE LECHE – V
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
17W/ VANILLA ICE CREAM & PILONCILLO CARAMEL – V
HUNTED + GATHERED
1555% DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHOCOLATE DIP W/ FRESH FRUIT – VE/GF
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.
SHARING
65PP (Min. 2)
CHIDO GUACAMOLECRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER, TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE/GF
PICO DE GALLOTOMATOES, ONION & PEPPER S W/ FRESH CHIVES & LIME – VE/GF
FRIED CALAMARIW/ CRUSHED PINK PEPPER & CUMIN SALT, HERB AIOLI – GF/ DF
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALADW/ OAXACA CHEESE, ARROPE, OLIVE OIL,
PICKLED ONIONS & CHIVES – V/GF
PAN ROASTED PRAWN CUTLETSIN A S WEET-CHILLI TAMARIND MISO BUTTER – GF
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN TACO (2)CHIPOTLE CREMA, CRUMBLED FRESH CHEESE, SHREDDED ICEBERG – GFO/DFO
CHURROSW/ CHIPOTLE SPIKED CINNAMON SUGAR
& DULCE DE LECHE – GF
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.
BURRO
85PP (Min. 2)
CHIDO GUACAMOLECRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER, TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE/GF
JALAPEÑO & MANCHEGO CROQUETASW/ ANCHO RED PEPPER KETCHUP – V
PRAWN TOSTADATEQUILA MARY ROSE, AVOCADO SALSA, SHREDDED LETTUCE – GF / DF
BIRRIA QUESATACOSLOW ROASTED BRISKET SHREDDED & STUFFED INTO CORN TORTILLAS W/ QUESO FRESCO & STICKY BONE BROTH – GF
LAMB CUTLETSMARINATED IN MIRASOL CHILLI, SMOKED PAPRIKA & ROASTED GARLIC – GF/ DF
MATAMBRE350G S.KIDMAN FLANK STEAK; 120 DAY, DRY-AGED GRAIN-FED QLD BEEF W/ CONFIT OF RED PEPPERS &
ONIONS, SMOKEY MEZCAL JUS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS GFO/DF
+ADD HUNTED + GATHERED55% DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHOCOLATE
DIP W/ FRESH FRUIT 6EA
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.
BOTANA
Snacks
CHIDO GUACAMOLE
11CRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER,
TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE / GF
7
WARM BLUE CORN TOTOPOS
8DUSTED IN CHIPOTLE CHILLI POWDER – VE/ GF
PICO DE GALLO
7TOMATOES, ONION & PEPPER S W/ FRESH CHIVES & LIME – VE/ GF
JALAPEÑO & MANCHEGO CROQUETAS
16W/ ANCHO RED PEPPER KETCHUP – V
TACOS
GRILLED WILD MUSHROOMS (2)
19PICKLED ONIONS, PORCINI MUSHROOM CREMA, SLAW – VE/ GF O
CONFIT PORK BELLY (2)
20CRISPY FRIED W/ BURNT PINEAPPLE, HONEY & ACHIOTE SALSA, SLAW – GF O/ DF
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN TACO (2)
19CHIPOTLE CREMA, CRUMBLED FRESH CHEESE, SHREDDED ICEBERG – GF O/ DF O
ROASTED DRY-AGED RIBEYE (2)
21GRIDDLED ONIONS, HORSERADISH CREMA, CORIANDER, SLAW – GF O/ DF
BATTERED SNAPPER (2)
20W/ MANGO CHIMICHURRI, SHREDDED ICEBERG, CORIANDER – DF
SIDES
SHOESTRING FRIES
13SPICED W/ AIOLI – VEO/ GF/ DF
DRESSED TENDER LEAVES
10VE/ GF/ DF
HOMEMADE QUESO SAUCE
7V/ GF
SPICED BLACK BEANS
7VE/ GF/ DF
FRIED CALAMARI
21W/ CRUSHED PINK PEPPER & CUMIN SALT, HERB AIOLI – GF/ DF
ELOTES CHINGON!
13GRILLED CORN DONE TO THE MAXIMUM! – V/ GF/ DFO
TOASTED FLOUR TORTILLAS
15STUFFED WITH QUESO, TOPPED WITH ANCHO-HONEY PEPITAS & QUESO FRESCO – V
PRAWN TOSTADA
15EATEQUILA MARY ROSE, AVOCADO SALSA,
SHREDDED LETTUCE – GF / DF
ANTOJITOS
Small Plates
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
25W/ OAXACA CHEESE, ARROPE, OLIVE OIL,
PICKLED ONIONS & CHIVES – V/ GF
PAN ROASTED PRAWN CUTLETS
27IN A SWEET-CHILLI TAMARIND MISO BUTTER – GF
GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
23FRESH STRACCHIATELLA CHEESE, CUMIN, CURED ZUCCHINI, GUINDILLAS – V/ GF
LAMB CUTLETS
27MARINATED IN MIRASOL CHILLI, SMOKED PAPRIKA & ROASTED GARLIC – GF/ DF
CHORIZO QUESO FUNDIDO
23GRILLED SEMI CURED CHORIZO W/ RED PEPPERS, CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE, MANCHEGO & WARM TORTILLAS – GFO
COMIDAS
Mains
MATAMBRE
37350G S. KIDMAN FLANK STEAK; 120 DAY, DRY-AGED GRAIN-FED QLD BEEF W/ CONFIT OF RED PEPPER S & ONIONS,
SMOKEY MEZCAL JUS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
POLLO Y MAÍZ
35ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST, CONFIT CHICKEN ‘TINGA’ TAMALE, RICH CHICKEN JUS W/ WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO
BIRRIA QUESATACO
35SLOW ROASTED BRISKET SHREDDED & STUFFED INTO CORN TORTILLAS W/ QUESO FRESCO & STICKY BONE BROTH – GF
SALMÓN COCIDO
38SALMON BAKED WITH AN EPAZOTE CRUST, GREEN PILAF RICE, SALSA DE ESQUITES
GF / DF
CARNE ASADA
39300G S.KIDMAN STRIPLOIN, QLD . 120 DAY DRY-AGED W/ ROASTED CHILLI & LIME BUTTER, PICO DE GALLO
& WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GF/ DFO
CERDO
43ACHIOTE MARINATED AND SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER W/ SPICED BLACK BEANS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
CACHETES DE RES
45SLOW COOKED BEEF CHEEKS IN A STICKY JUS W/ DRESSED CABBAGE SLAW & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS – GFO/ DF
DESSERTS
CHURROS
15W/ CHIPOTLE SPIKED CINNAMON SUGAR
& DULCE DE LECHE – V
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
17W/ VANILLA ICE CREAM & PILONCILLO CARAMEL – V
HUNTED + GATHERED
1555% DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHOCOLATE DIP W/ FRESH FRUIT – VE/GF
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.
SHARING
65PP (Min. 2)
CHIDO GUACAMOLECRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER, TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE/GF
PICO DE GALLOTOMATOES, ONION & PEPPER S W/ FRESH CHIVES & LIME – VE/GF
FRIED CALAMARIW/ CRUSHED PINK PEPPER & CUMIN SALT, HERB AIOLI – GF/ DF
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALADW/ OAXACA CHEESE, ARROPE, OLIVE OIL,
PICKLED ONIONS & CHIVES – V/GF
PAN ROASTED PRAWN CUTLETSIN A S WEET-CHILLI TAMARIND MISO BUTTER – GF
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN TACO (2)CHIPOTLE CREMA, CRUMBLED FRESH CHEESE, SHREDDED ICEBERG – GFO/DFO
CHURROSW/ CHIPOTLE SPIKED CINNAMON SUGAR
& DULCE DE LECHE – GF
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.
BURRO
85PP (Min. 2)
CHIDO GUACAMOLECRUSHED AVOCADO, PICKLED ONIONS, CORIANDER, TAJIN & OLIVE OIL W/ FRESH LIME – VE/ GF
WARM CORN TOTOPOS – VE/GF
JALAPEÑO & MANCHEGO CROQUETASW/ ANCHO RED PEPPER KETCHUP – V
PRAWN TOSTADATEQUILA MARY ROSE, AVOCADO SALSA, SHREDDED LETTUCE – GF / DF
BIRRIA QUESATACOSLOW ROASTED BRISKET SHREDDED & STUFFED INTO CORN TORTILLAS W/ QUESO FRESCO & STICKY BONE BROTH – GF
LAMB CUTLETSMARINATED IN MIRASOL CHILLI, SMOKED PAPRIKA & ROASTED GARLIC – GF/ DF
MATAMBRE350G S.KIDMAN FLANK STEAK; 120 DAY, DRY-AGED GRAIN-FED QLD BEEF W/ CONFIT OF RED PEPPERS &
ONIONS, SMOKEY MEZCAL JUS & WARM FLOUR TORTILLAS GFO/DF
+ADD HUNTED + GATHERED55% DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CHOCOLATE
DIP W/ FRESH FRUIT 6EA
Dieteries
V – Vegetarian VE – Vegan
VEO – Vegan Option GF – Gluten Free
GFO – Gluten Free Option
DF – Dairy Free DFO Dairy Free Option
Additional Info/Requests
10% Surcharge applies on Sundays.
15% Surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Please notify our staff of any dietary requirements.