Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape Town

Restaurant · Mexican

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78 dishesmenu read 11 Novchingadas.b-cdn.net

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Food menu

Botanas

  • Empanadas Jalapeño & CheeseR80

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Empanadas Chorizo RancheroR80

    Likely gluten

  • Empanadas Mushroom, Corn & CheeseR80

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Empanadas Beef MinceR80

    Likely gluten

  • Empanadas Roast VegR80

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Empanadas Mixtas (Four)R85

    Likely gluten

  • Nachos Classic CheeseR132

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Nachos Roasted VegR140

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Nachos ChickenR148

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely dairy

  • Nachos Mexican Beef MinceR178

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely dairy

  • Nachos Beef BarbacoaR189

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely dairy

  • Nachos Pork CarnitasR189

    Cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely dairy

  • Chilli PoppersR98

    Crumbed jalapeños, cheese, bacon & guacamole.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Avocado FriesR98

    Panko fried avocado & chipotle sour cream.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Table Guacamole (Serves 4)R138

    Served in a mortar with tortilla chips, salsa & feta.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken WingsR142

    Buttermilk fried chicken wings, chipotle salsa & smoked chilli mayo.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • CevicheR145

    White fish in lime, salsa fresca, avo, pineapple & corn chips.

    Likely fish

  • Chilli Lime CalamariR150

    Pan-fried lime & chilli calamari & green chilli aioli.

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Smokey Chipotle RibsR150

    Pork loin ribs, smokey chipotle marinade, pickled red onion, coriander & BBQ mayo.

    Likely egg

Bowls

  • ChicharronesR65

    Pork crackling with lime & chilli salt.

    Likely gluten

  • RellenoR85

    Stuffed pepper filled with mash, lime juice, coriander, fresh avo & tomatillo salsa.

    Vegan

  • Mexican Street CornR98

    Grilled corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika & crumbled feta.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Adobo ChickenR148

    Quarter chicken braised in adobo sauce (chilli, habanero, paprika, cumin & cinnamon), avo, Spanish rice, grilled corn, pickled cucumber…

    Likely sesame

  • CochinitaR158

    Smoked braised cubed pork shoulder, pico de gallo, pickled red onion & red radish with a soft tortilla.

  • Mexican BirriaR160

    Beef barbacoa in a birria sauce, coriander & tomato salsa with a soft tortilla.

  • Chilli BeefR168

    Chilli con carne (spicy Mexican beef mince), diced bacon, cheese, Spanish rice, avo, tomato salsa, feta crumble & tortilla chips.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • SteakR180

    Rump steak, black bean, corn & red pepper salsa, Spanish rice, red pepper, avo & creamy cilantro dressing.

    Likely dairy

Salads

  • Spicy Prawn SaladR170

    Cajun prawns, avo, gem lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, coriander, red onion, feta & tomatillo dressing.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Quinoa & AvoR125

    Avo, kidney beans, charred corn, red onion, tomato, coriander & crispy quinoa with spicy lemon & agave dressing.

    Vegan

  • Chicken NachoR148

    Grilled chicken breast, salsa, grilled corn, grilled pineapple, avo & cumin lime dressing.

Tacos

  • Roasted Cauliflower & Charred Corn TacoR120

    Chipotle salsa & cabbage.

    Vegan

  • Chicken TacoR130

    Salsa fresca, cabbage, mayo & charred corn.

    Likely egg

  • Baja Fish TacoR138

    Battered line fish, cabbage, jalapeño coriander dressing & sesame seeds.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Barbacoa TacoR148

    Spicy pulled beef, chipotle salsa, pickled red onion, salsa fresca & feta.

    Likely dairy

  • Pork Carnitas TacoR150

    Citrus glazed pulled pork, cabbage, coriander, avo & tomatillo salsa.

  • Rib TacoR155

    Adobo pork ribs, pickled red onion, chipotle salsa, lettuce, coriander & onion salsa.

  • Birria Beef TacoR158

    Three corn tacos, shredded beef, cheese, coriander & onion salsa, with a rich beefy dipping sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Spicy Prawn TacoR170

    Cajun prawns, guacamole, cabbage, black bean, corn salsa & sesame seeds.

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

Taquitos

  • Taquitos Roasted VegR88

    Three pan-fried tortillas with chipotle mayo, salsa fresca & feta.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Taquitos ChickenR92

    Three pan-fried tortillas with chipotle mayo, salsa fresca & feta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Taquitos Chicken & ChorizoR102

    Three pan-fried tortillas with chipotle mayo, salsa fresca & feta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Taquitos Pulled PorkR120

    Three pan-fried tortillas with chipotle mayo, salsa fresca & feta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Taquitos Beef BarbacoaR120

    Three pan-fried tortillas with chipotle mayo, salsa fresca & feta.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Burritos

  • Burrito Roasted VegR142

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Burrito ChickenR148

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely gluten

  • Burrito Chicken & ChorizoR150

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely gluten

  • Burrito Mexican Beef MinceR168

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely gluten

  • Burrito Pulled PorkR172

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely gluten

  • Burrito Beef BarbacoaR175

    Mexican wrap or bowl: Spanish rice, black beans, charred corn, caramelised onion, salsa fresca & guacamole.

    Likely gluten

Quesadillas

  • Quesadilla Mixed CheeseR108

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla Roasted VegR112

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla ChickenR130

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla Chicken & ChorizoR132

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla Pulled PorkR138

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla Beef BarbacoaR148

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesadilla SteakR158

    Toasted tortilla, cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, pickled red onion & sour cream.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Fajitas

  • Fajita Roasted VegR145

    Soft tortilla, onion & pepper mix, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream, black beans & cheese.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fajita ChickenR150

    Soft tortilla, onion & pepper mix, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream, black beans & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fajita Chicken & ChorizoR150

    Soft tortilla, onion & pepper mix, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream, black beans & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fajita Pulled PorkR175

    Soft tortilla, onion & pepper mix, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream, black beans & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fajita Beef BarbacoaR180

    Soft tortilla, onion & pepper mix, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream, black beans & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Enchiladas

  • Enchilada Roasted VegR140

    Tortilla filled with protein or veg on Spanish rice, baked in ranchero & adobo, topped with cheese, charred corn & smoked aioli.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Enchilada ChickenR150

    Tortilla filled with protein or veg on Spanish rice, baked in ranchero & adobo, topped with cheese, charred corn & smoked aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Enchilada Chicken & ChorizoR155

    Tortilla filled with protein or veg on Spanish rice, baked in ranchero & adobo, topped with cheese, charred corn & smoked aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Enchilada Beef BarbacoaR190

    Tortilla filled with protein or veg on Spanish rice, baked in ranchero & adobo, topped with cheese, charred corn & smoked aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Enchilada Pulled PorkR190

    Tortilla filled with protein or veg on Spanish rice, baked in ranchero & adobo, topped with cheese, charred corn & smoked aioli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Gringos

  • Nacho Chicken BurgerR158

    Buttermilk fried chicken breast, guacamole, sour cream, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, melted cheese, salsa, nacho chips & onion rings.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Nacho Beef BurgerR178

    Beef patty, guacamole, sour cream, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, melted cheese, salsa, nacho chips & onion rings.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Sides

  • SidesR40

    Potato fries / onion rings / roasted veg / Spanish rice / side salad.

Postres

  • Grapefruit & Vanilla SorbetR45
  • Churro & Vanilla Ice CreamR58

    Churro bites, vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • ChurrosR85

    Mexican style donuts rolled in cinnamon & sugar with chocolate sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Churro CheesecakeR98

    Creamy cheesecake with chocolate ganache & a churro on top.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Key Lime PieR98

    Tangy key lime filling in a buttery crust.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Kids menu

Available to kids 12 & below

Niños

  • Kids NachosR80

    Chicken or plain cheese, corn chips, cheese, guacamole, salsa & sour cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Kids QuesadillaR70

    Toasted tortilla sandwich filled with chicken or cheese & chips.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crumbed Chicken Strips & ChipsR60

    Likely gluten

  • Ice Cream & Choc SauceR38

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VGN vegan (as printed against dishes)

What the menu saysPrinted on the menu: 'Our kitchen has traces of nuts, gluten, dairy & eggs.'
  • Printed on the menu: 'Our kitchen has traces of nuts, gluten, dairy & eggs.'
  • Most of our dishes contain coriander. We are not halaal.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address50 Orange St, 8001
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitechingadasct.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from chingadas.b-cdn.net
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape Town

Does Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape Town have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Chingadas Mexican Cantina Cape Town coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Printed on the menu: 'Our kitchen has traces of nuts, gluten, dairy & eggs.'”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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