The Prickly Cactus
72-74 George St.,
Launceston Tas 7250
Phone: (03) 6334 0584
HOURS:
7 days from 5.30pm
Lunch - Monday to Friday 12 till 2:00pm
Dinner - 7 days a week 5:30pm till late
Dinner Menu
STARTERS
CACTUS BREAD 9.95
The original Cactus Bread. Smothered in garlic butter, mild salsa and cheese, then baked till crisp.
CACTUS BREAD SUPREME 12.95
The original Cactus Bread smothered in garlic butter and salsa, layered with chicken and Mexican style vegetables, then baked till crisp.
CHILLI / JALAPENO COB LOAF 8.50
Freshly baked and served warm.
MEXICAN CHILLI CON QUESO COB 10.95
Fresh from the oven, cob loaf filled with a mild cream cheese dip.
MEXICAN SOUP 9.95
Fresh corn and roasted capsicum blended together to create a hearty warm soup that is lightly spiced and a wholesome meal in itself.
DEEP FRIED MEXICAN MUSHROOMS 9.95
Button mushrooms, lightly spiced with Mexican spices, then deep fried until crisp, laid on a bed of Mexican salad and served with a sweet chilli sauce.
GUACAMOLE DIP 11.95
Ripe avocado blended with sour cream, mild salsa, lime, coriander, onions and garlic to create the most popular of Mexican dishes. Served with corn chips.
FRIJOLES REFRITOS 9.95
Refried beans topped with mild salsa and shredded cheese, served with corn chips.
CHILE CON QUESO 10.95
A blend of cream cheese, onions, capsicum and mild salsa, served warm with corn chips.
GET CACTUS & TRY A 3 SOME! 26.00
Why not try a trio of our dips above?
THE CACTUS TACO 9.95
Filled with shredded lettuce, mild salsa, sour cream and cheese. Your choice of Frijoles, Chicken, Shredded Beef or Chilli Con Carne.
NACHOS 16.95
Layers of crispy corn chips and cheese, baked till golden, smothered in our mild salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
BASES 3.00
For something extra, why not add a base to your nachos (or Potachos) -
Chicken, Beef, Frijoles or Chilli Con Carne.
POTACHOS 16.95
A 'nachos' with potato wedges instead of corn chips.
Try it with one of our bases above!
CHILE CON CARNE 14.95
Ground beef slowly simmered in a sauce of chillies, onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with your choice of corn chips or potato wedges.
Oysters - FRESH TASMANIA
MEXICAN STYLE 1/2 DOZEN 14.95 / 1 DOZEN 25.95
Mild salsa, chopped jalapenos and cheese, grilled and served hot.
CORONA STYLE 1/2DOZEN 15.95 / 1 DOZEN 26.95
Oysters marinated in the Mexican beer Corona, grilled with bacon and cheese, served hot.
MAINS
BURRITOS 21.95
A flour tortilla wrapped with hot fillings of your choice (below),topped with mild salsa, cheese and baked till crisp. Served with Mexican rice, sour cream and Mexican salad.
- Vegetarian
- Beef
- Chicken
- Chilli Con Carne or
- Seafood (22.95)
QUESADILLA 20.95
A flour tortilla turnover, filled with beef, chicken or vegetarian. Topped with grated cheese and green chillies (not hot), served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and salad.
SEAFOOD QUESADILLA 21.95
An array of fresh Tasmanian Fish and Prawns pan fried in a creamy white wine sauce, served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and salad.
ENCHILADAS 19.95
A corn tortilla filled, rolled and covered in a mild chilli sauce, topped with cheese and baked. Served with Mexican rice and salad. Your choice of Chilli Con Carne, Shredded Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
POLLO 23.95
A chicken breast fillet stuffed with tomato and avocado, panfried in Mexican spices of oregano, thyme, paprika and onion. Served with a mango and cream sauce on a bed of rice and salad.
SEAFOOD QUESADILLA 21.95
An array of fresh Tasmanian Fish and Prawns pan fried in a creamy white wine sauce, served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and salad.
SIZZLING FAJITAS - BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, PRAWNS OR COMBINATION 23.95 - 25.95
Marinated meats panfried in delicious spices, served sizzling so the aromas tantalise even the most precious palate. Accompanied by a generous assortment of sauces and salads.
FAJITA WRAPS 19.50
Tender slices of your choice of Mexican seasoned beef or chickentogether with shredded iceberg lettuce, Mexican style salad, sour cream, guacamole and salsa wrapped in a warm, soft flour tortilla.
CARNE DE CERDO (PORK) RIBS 26.95
The 'Big Mans Meal!' Baste in our own 'secret' hickory smoked sauce. Served with wedges and Mexican salad.
PRICKLY PAIRS 29.95
The perfect combination- Carne de Cerdo (Pork) ribs topped with fresh Mexican marinated prawns served with wedges & Mexican salad.
CHIMICHANGAS 20.95
A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of Mexican seasoned tender chicken strips or wholesome pinto beans smothered in our famous mild salsa and cheese rolled and fried until golden brown.
CHILLI CON CACTUS (SPICY) 20.95
Only for the Brave! Beef or chicken strips, marinated in fresh chillies, jalapenos cilantro and spices, served on a bed of Mexican rice with sour cream and Mexican salad.
PESCADO BORACHOS (DRUNKEN FISH) 22.95
A fresh Tasmanian fillet of fish, grilled and then finished with onion, tomato, oregano cumin sauce and infused with elJimador Tequila for that distinct Mexican taste.
AVOCADO & PRAWN SALAD 20.95
Fresh slices of avocado and king prawns tossed through a bounty of fresh garden greens and finished with a chilli and lime dressing.
PRAWNS & CALAMARI DIPPERS 21.95
A generous serving of king prawns and calamari rings deep fried and eaten the Mexican way - dipped in salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice and a Mexican style garden salad.
AVOCADO MARISCOS 22.95
Whole avocado topped with an array of fresh Tasmanian fish and prawns in a creamy white wine sauce then baked till perfection.
CAJUN PRAWNS 21.95
Tasty prawns sprinkled with a cajun seasoning and served on rice with Mexican salad.
T-BONE STEAK 27.95
Cooked to your liking, served with salad and potato wedges and your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce. (The chef takes no responsibility for the tenderness of a well-done steak :).
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 25.95
Grilled to perfection with your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce. Served with wedges and salad.
SIDES
GARDEN SALAD 6.95
BOWL OF WEDGES 6.95
FRIES 6.95
MEXICAN RICE 4.95
FRIJOLES 3.95
SALSA 3.00
SOUR CREAM 3.00
GUACAMOLE3.95
JALAPENOS 3.00
