El Jefe Restaurant
5 Ridge St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Latin American restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | 11:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30–21:00 |
| Wed | 11:30–21:00 |
| Thu | 11:30–21:00 |
| Fri | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–21:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
Menu
Starters
- Guacamole$6.00
House made guacamole w/ tortilla chips (v, gf, df)
- Chicharrón$14.00
Fried pork belly w/ apple chilli jam (gf, df)
- Dadinho De Tapioca$14.00
Fried tapioca and halloumi cubes w/ apple chilli jam (gf, v)
- Calamares Fritos$14.00
Crispy calamari w/ salsa criolla, chipotle mayo (df)
- Salmon Tiradito$18.00
Salmon sliced and cured in oranges aji amarillo chilli, ginger, limes (gf, df)
Platos
- Empanada$8.00
Choice of chicken/ beef/ vegetable w/ salsa verde (gf)
- Elote$12.00
Twice cooked corn ribs w/ chipotle mayo, queso blanco, coriander (gf, v)
- Ceviche$18.00
Fresh snapper cured in lime and coconut cream, toasted coconut, chilli oil, coriander (gf, df)
- Guacamole$8.00
House made guacamole w/ pico de gallo, tortilla chips (v, gf, df)
- Chicharrón$15.00
Fried pork belly w/ apple chilli jam, coriander (gf, df)
- Dahino De Tapioca$14.00
Fried tapioca and halloumi cubes w/ apple chilli jam (gf, v)
- Salsa Macha Chicken Tenders$16.00
Fried chicken tenders w/ mexican chilli oil, peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander lime cream
- Tamale$14.00
Steamed corn dough filled w/ jalapeños, cheese, black beans in corn husk w/ pickled onion, pico de gallo (v, gf)
- Salmon Tiradito$20.00
Salmon sliced & cured in oranges, aji amarillo chilli, ginger w/ radish, crispy sweet potato, red onion, coriander (gf, df)
Extras
- Pico De Gallo$3.00
- Guacamole$5.00
- Extra Filling$5.00
- Sour Cream$2.00
- Jalapeños/Candied Jalapeños$2.00
- Take Away Container$0.50
Salsas
- Chimichurri$4.00
- Chipotle Mayo$2.00
- Salsa Verde$2.00
- Apple Chilli Jam$3.00
- Jalapeños/ Candied Jalapeños$2.00
Mains
- Picanha$32.00
Rump w/ chimichurri, roasted beetroots, charred spring onions, crispy potato (gf, df)
- Pollo A La Brasa$30.00
Peruvian roasted chicken breast w/ potato puree, broccoli and brussel sprouts
- Moqueca$32.00
Brazilian seafood stew w/ snapper, prawns, squid, chillis, coconut cream, rice (gf, df)
- Birria De Res$30.00
Slow cooked brisket stew w/ pickled red onions, sour cream, rice (gf)
- Tetela$28.00
Corn tortilla, filled w/ herbs & cheese potato, mushrooms, avocado cream, morit sauce (v, gf)
Postres
- Churros$12.00
Mexican style churros w/ dulce de leche or chocolate sauce
- Tres Leches Cake$14.00
Three milk cake w/ brulée banana, candied walnuts, whipped cream
- Pudim De Leite$14.00
Brazilian style flan w/ mixed berries (gf)
- Arroz Con Leche$12.00
Warm rice pudding w/ orange zest, cinnamon, pistachio (gf)
Desserts
- Mojito Cake$14.00
Coconut cake with mojito syrup, raspberries (v)
- Señorita$14.00
Layers of puff pastry, vanilla custard, guava and raspberries (v)
Cocktail
- Tommy's Margarita$19.00
Tequila blanco, lime juice, agave
- Mexican Mole$19.00
Tequila blanco, lime juice, ginger beer
- Expresso Martini$19.00
Vodka, coffee liquor espresso
Cerveza/Cider
- Corona$10.00
- Modus Cerveza$11.00
- 4 Pines Pacific Ale 3.5%$9.00
- Balter Xpa$13.00
- Somersby Apple Cider$9.00
- Heaps Normal Xpa 0%$9.00
Red
- Rabo De Gala Tinto Red Blend, Portugal$11.00
- Fat Bastard Malbec, Argentina$11.00
- El Desperado Tempranillo, Sa$12.00
Rose
- El Desperado Rose, Sa$12.00
White
- Casa Santos White Blend, Portugal$10.00
- Adega De Moncao Dry White, Portugal$12.00
Non-Alcoholic
- Soft Drink$4.00
- Jarritos Mexican Soda$7.00
- Ginger Beer$5.00
- Coffee/Tea$4.00
(Soy milk/ oat milk +$0.50)
Lunch Menu
- Nachos$20.00
Choice of filling, corn tortillas chips, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans (gf)
- Quesadillas$22.00
Flour tortilla filled w/ choice of filling, cheese, black beans, corn, sour cream, pico de gallo
- Burrito$18.00
Choice of filling, mexican rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo wrap in flour tortilla
- Mexican Rice Bowl$18.00
Choice of filling, mexican rice, queso blanco, guacamole, pico de gallo (gf)
- Mexican Salad Bowl$18.00
Choice of filling, lettuce, avocado, black beans, corn, queso blanco, pico de gallo, corn tortillas chips, salsa verde dressing (gf)
- Mexican Salad Wrap$18.00
Choice of filling, lettuce, guacamole, black beans, corn, queso blanco, pico de gallo, salsa verde dressing, wrap in flour tortilla
- Birria Tacos$22.00
3 pieces of cron tortillas filled w/ slow cooked brisket and cheese, pico de gallo and beef consommé (brisket only, gf)
Tacos
- Slow Cooked Beef Brisket$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ pickled red onion, black beans, candied jalapeños (gf, df)
- Honey Chipotle Chicken$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, chipotle mayo (gf)
- Chorizo$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ provolone, grilled corn, pico de gallo (gf)
- Crispy Fried Fish$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ salsa verde, pineapple salsa (df)
- Coconut Prawn$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ pineapple salsa, sweet chilli mayo (df)
- Crispy Cauliflower$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ guacamole, candied jalapeños, pico de gallo (df, v)
- Cactus And Mushroom$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ salsa roja, queso blanco, grilled corn, coriander (gf, v)
- Chipotle Sweet Potato$8.00
5" house made soft corn tortillas w/ provolone, black beans, pickled red onions, coriander, sour cream (gf, v)
Grandes
- Picanha$34.00
Black angus rump w/ chimichurri, roasted vegetables, house made red wine jus (df)
- Mole De Pollo$32.00
Grilled chicken, rich mild mexican mole sauce w/ creamy mash potato, grilled broccolini, crispy sweet potato (gf)
- Birria De Res$34.00
Slow cooked brisket stew, pickled red onion, sour cream, coriander, w/ rice (gf)
- Moqueca$36.00
Brazilian mixed seafood stew, snapper, prawns, squid, coconut cream, jalapeños, coriander w/ rice (gf, df)
- Sopa De Tortilla$30.00
Mexican vegetable soup w/ mexican chillies, capsicum, black beans, corn, radish, avocado, crispy tortilla (v, gf)
Banquet
- Guacamole
- Elote
- Chicken Tacos
- Mojo Chicken
- Blackened Barramundi
Banquet ($50 Per Person Set Menu)
- Chicharrón
(Starter)
- Fish Tacos
(Starter)
- Mole De Pollo
(Main)
- Birria De Res
(Main)
Others
- Soft Corn Tortillas$8.00