Mexicola Locale

Restaurant · Mexican

No dishes marked gluten free

31 dishesmenu read 9 Novmexicolalocale.co.za

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This menu is shared by 2 venues and read once for all of them.

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Snacks

  • Jalapeño & Olive Dip

    Blended pickled jalapeños & green olives with a kick. Served with crispy tortilla chips

  • Guacamole

    Avocado, lime & coriander. Served with crispy tortilla chips

  • Salsa

    Chunky roast tomato, onion & coriander salsa. Served with crispy tortilla chips

  • House Marinated Olives

    Green olives in chilli, citrus & herbs

Tacos

  • El Pastor

    Braised pork shoulder, red cabbage, pineapple & green chilli salsa, red onion, avocado, lime, coriander

  • Saudero

    Slow cooked beef, red cabbage, aioli, jalapeño & olive salsa, red onion, coriander

    Likely egg

  • Baja

    Crispy local linefish, red cabbage, red onion, pickled jalapeños, green olives, aioli, coriander, lime

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken Tinga

    Tinga style pulled chicken, lettuce, avocado, coriander & lime crema, pickled red onion, coriander

  • Papa Dulce

    Red cabbage, roast sweet potato, black beans, pickled red onion, feta, chipotle romesco, coriander

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Nachos

  • Carne Locale

    Chilli con carne, red kidney beans, mozzarella, guacamole, tomato salsa, pickled jalapeños, pickled red onion, cream cheese, coriander

    Likely dairy

  • Tierra Locale

    Red kidney beans, roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, mozzarella, guacamole, fresh tomato salsa, pickled jalapeños, cream cheese…

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Bochas

  • Mexican Street Corn

    Chipotle butter, smoked breadcrumbs

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Burnt Iceberg

    Aioli, anchovies, parmesan

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Elote Salad

    Charred corn, baby spinach, feta, pickled red onion, candied jalapeños, pepitas, coriander

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Charred Jalapeño Peppers

    Aioli, smoked breadcrumbs

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Croquettes

    Three cheese, jalapeno, cumin and coriander, aioli

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mexicola Ceviche

    Olive & jalapeño salsa, pickled red onion, coconut flakes, coriander, lime

    Likely fish

  • Flame-Fired Chicken Wings

    Cajun and lime

  • Tuna Tostadas

    Tequila, agave, & chipotle cured tuna, aioli, pickled red onion, coriander

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken Taquitos

    Pulled chicken, mozzarella, & cheddar, guacamole

    Likely dairy

  • El Champiñon

    Grilled assorted wild mushrooms on roast garlic cream topped with salsa macha (Mexico's answer to chilli crisp)

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cordero Quesobirria

    Slow cooked lamb & mozzarella in a tortilla, crisped to perfection, lamb jus to dip

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sweets

  • Churro Waffle

    Vanilla ice cream, horchata spices, 66% dark chocolate sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Margarita Cheesecake

    Vanilla cheesecake, margarita jelly, citrus whipped cream cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Malva Pudding

    Our take on the classic, horchata custard, dulce de leche mousse

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Kids menu (website, no prices)

Kids Menu

  • Chicken Taco

    Chicken, cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Fish Taco

    Cream cheese, crispy hake, avocado

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Quesadilla

    Chicken & cheese or cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Beef Nachos

    Chilli con carne, mozzarella

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Strips

    Chicken strips with a side of french fries

  • Hot Chips

    French fries with tomato sauce

Good to know

Pub

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitemexicolalocale.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from mexicolalocale.co.za
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

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 Mexicola Locale

Does Mexicola Locale have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Mexicola Locale coeliac friendly?

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.

Can I book Mexicola Locale online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.mexicolalocale.co.za/pages/make-a-reservation/

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