Hot Tamale Menu
At Hot Tamale Menu, located at F2/19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, you’ll find a vibrant selection of Mexican-inspired dishes that will take your taste buds on a flavorful journey. From freshly made tacos to zesty enchiladas, the menu brings a perfect balance of spice and authenticity to every dish. Whether you're craving a quick snack or a hearty meal, you'll find something satisfying here, with options that are both exciting and comforting. Their sizzling fajitas and tangy salsas are fan favorites, while their house-made guacamole adds the perfect finishing touch. Hot Tamale makes it easy to indulge in the bold flavors of Mexico right in the heart of Darwin City, where every meal feels like a celebration.
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Starters
Queso Fundido
CO Cheesy Mexican fondue with ground chorizo, toasted pepita, pico de gallo, jalapenos. Served with three flour tortillas.
Elote con Crema
Creamy, cheesy charred corn dip, jalapenos & hot tamale spice mix. Served with house fried corn chips. v/gf
Guacamole
vg/gf/df Daily smashed avocado with pico de gallo & lime. Served with house fried corn chips.
Loaded Guacamole
v/gf Our house guacamole with a little extra - jalapenos, feta & pepitas. Served with house fried corn chips.
Pico de Gallo
vg/gf/df Fresh chopped tomato & onion with fresh lime, coriander, salt & pepper. Served with house fried corn chips
Corn Chips & Salsa
vg/gf/df House fried corn chips with salsa verde & salsa chipotle.
Hot Tamal
gf/df/co Slow braised pork shoulder in citrus, spicy habanero & achiote spices, refried beans steamed, roasted jalapenos in a corn masa dough. Served with salsa verde, pickled onion & onion. WARNING - SPICY
Street Corn Ribs
v/gf Grilled sweet corn, cut into rib pieces & tossed in chipotle aioli, topped with feta & Hot Tamale spice mix.
Street
Flautas de Pollo
gf Achiote chicken rolled inside corn tortillas then fried until crisp. Topped with spicy chipotle salsa & avocado & jalapeno aioli , finished with crisp lettuce, feta & pico de gallo
Pollo Burrito Bowl
gf/co Roasted Mexican spiced chicken served with shredded lettuce & warm rice, topped with beans, charred corn, pico de gallo, raddish, tortilla strips, feta & chipotle aioli.
Chorizo y Elote Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese, chorizo, corn & refried beans. Served with salsa roja & topped with pico de gallo.
Enchilada de Pork
gf/co MILD OR SPICY. Slow cooked pulled pork shoulder, wrapped in a corn tortilla & baked with spicy chipotle salsa & three cheese blend. Finished with pickled onion.
Chicken Nachos
gf House fried corn chips topped with refried beans, three cheese blend, salsa roja, pico de gallo, pickled onion, jalapenos, guacamole, crema & spiced grilled chicken.
Raw
Tostada de Ceviche
gf/df/co Local snapper cured in fresh local lime juice & served with pico de gallo and crisp tostadas
Tropical Ceviche
gf/df/co Local snapper cured in lime juice & served with habanero , local tropical fruit & tomato salsa.
Mexican Poke Bowl
gf/df/co Sashimi style local snapper in a bowl of Mexican rice, avocado, charred corn, beans, cabbage, pickled onion, jalapenos, pepitas & topped with chipotle aioli
Mains
Carne Asada
df/co Grilled medium rare skirt steak in a Mexican marinade and served with grilled onion, cabbage, flour tortillas, chipotle salsa & chimichurri.
Camote de Agave
vg/gf/df/co Agave roasted sweet potato served with refried black beans, mexican style rice, avocado, pepitas, crisp tostadas & salsa verde.
Mole Coloradito con Pollo
co Roasted Mexican spiced chicken, topped with a traditional mole created with cocoa, spices & dried fruit served with Mexican rice, feta, onion & fresh grilled flour tortillas.
Cochinita Pibil
co Slow braised pork shoulder served with Mexican rice, refried bean, feta, salsa verde, pepitas, pickled onion & grilled flour tortillas.
Achiote Pescado
co Local wild-caught Spanish Mackerel with achiote, red pickled onions, served with mexican style rice, pico de gallo, roasted tomato salsa, roasted jalapeno aioli
Salsas & Sides
Pico de Gallo
Fresh tomato chunky salsa, made from tomato, coriander, onion & fresh lime. vg/gf/df
Salsa Roja
vg/gf/df Traditional roasted tomato salsa with onion & coriander.
Chipotle Aioli
v/gf/df light & smoky aioli
Salsa Verde
vg/gf/df Fresh, zesty & full flavoured salsa made from tomatillo, onion, coriander, garlic, jalapeno & fresh lime.
Salsa Chipotle
vg/gf/df Smoky, spicy chipotle, roast tomato, coriander & onion.
Crema
v/gf sour & sweet cream, a traditional sour cream.
Guacamole
vg/gf/df Daily smashed avocado with pico de gallo & lime
Refried Beans
v/gf Refried black beans served with feta.
Arroz Rojo
vg/gf/df Mexican red rice
Mole Coloradito
v/gf Traditional rich, dark Mexican sauce.
Fries
vg/df Crispy, curly fries served with salsa roja.
Corn Chips
vg/gf/df Fresh fried corn chips
Flour
(3) Fresh grilled flour or corn tortillas
Corn Tortillas
(3) Fresh grilled flour or corn tortillas
Tostadas
vg/gf/df (4) Fresh fried crisp tostadas
Sharing Platters
Street Food Platter
Created to share between 2 people. Additional people +$40 Street inspired Mexican food brought out to share! Guacamole, Chipotle Salsa & Corn Chips, Jalapeno Crujiente Corn Ribs, Mixed Tacos & Churros
Desserts
Chipotle Spiced Brownie
V Lightly spiced brownie & vanilla ice cream.
Seasonal Market Fruit
V Seasonal market fruit, salted & spiced, served with lime
Tres Leches
V Mexican cake, sticky & sweet. Think along the lines of a custard soaked cake.
Churros
V Mexican doughnut sticks tossed in cinnamon sugar & served with chocolate.
Agave Espresso
vg/gf/df Our twist of an espresso martini - rested tequila with agave & cold brew coǒee.
Agave Cold Brew Affogato 18+
gf Blanco tequila, cold brew coǒee with vanilla ice-cream.
Kids Ice-Cream
gf Vanilla ice-cream scoops with or without chocolate sauce.
LOCO ARVOS
Tacos
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