Elite Food and Drink – Issue 41

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ELITE MAGAZINE

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Introducing…

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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PARTY BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

FOR RESERVATIONS AND ENQUIRIES CALL 01206 546953 Over 18s why not add some tequila to your China Chef one of Colchester’s most established and popular shake for a isgrown up drink Chinese restaurants.

Take one home for

£5

Traditional Chinese cuisine sourced from the best ingredients, friendly and attentive service, all set within our stylish surroundings are the keystones to our restaurant philosophy.

www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

Open seven days a week, we have an extensive à la carte menu to choose from plus a range of set dinner options.

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All of our dishes are prepared in our kitchen where flour and nuts are commonly used.

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that our dishes are free from traces of these products.

Fish or poultry dishes may contain items not mentioned in our product descriptions so please notify your server if you have any particular allergy or requirement.

All items are subject to availability

73 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex CO3 3EZ

www.china-chef.co.uk

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WELCOME TO AMIGOS

14 - 15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060 • www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

TEQUILA

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Being a Mexican restaurant most of our dishes are naturally spicy. To show you which are the hottest we have put chillies next to the dishes that are extra hot on our menu.

If you would like your dish with less heat please ask your server and they will be more than happy to help.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Amigos.

WELCOME TO AMIGOS

STARTERS

Balas Quentes V £5·45 Fried breaded jalapenos in a cream cheese sauce with sweet jalapeno chilli jelly.

Nachos To Share V £6·95 Home-cooked corn tortilla chips with jalapeno cheese sauce topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Make your nachos sloppy with one of these toppings: BBQ Pulled Pork, Beef Chilli, Achiote Marinated Chicken or Veg Chili £1·95

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Pieles de Papa V £5·50 Deep filled potato skins filled with sour cream, chives, cheese and black pepper. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese with salsa on the side.

Add Bacon £0·75 Add BBQ pulled pork £1·50

Quesadillas Folded flour tortilla with jalapeno cheese sauce, choice of filling topped with grated Monterey jack and a pinch of paprika.

Champinones con Queso V £4·25 Sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter and oregano.

Topped with melted cheese.

BBQ Pulled Pork £9·95 Achiote Marinated Chicken & Hot Chorizo £9·95 Prawn £9·95 Beef Chilli £8·95 Veg Chilli V £8·45

Flautas de Cerdo £5·95 Slow cooked pork loin in BBQ sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried until crispy. Served with a rocket salad.

Amigos Starter Platter For Four £24·95 Chicken wings, BBQ Ribs, filled potato skins, jalapeno poppers, spicy onion rings, corn on the cob, nachos with salsa, sour cream and BBQ dips.

FAJITAS

BBQ Carnitas Pulled pork in BBQ sauce.

£14·95

BBQ Costillas Slow cooked ribs glazed in our BBQ Sauce.

£14·95

Solomillo 8oz £22·95 Grilled & sliced sirloin steak, tell us how you like it cooked.

Choose Your Favourite Fajita Filling £13·95

Acapulco Pollo £14·95 Oven baked chicken breast with chives, jalapeno cheese sauce, coffee, crushed corn tortillas, breadcrumbs, topped with grated cheese.

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Combo de Langostinos & Calamares £7·95 Four king prawns in garlic butter and chilli. Plus deep fried spicy squid rings with lemon & lime.

BBQ Pollo £13·95 Grilled chicken breast glazed in chipotle BBQ sauce.

Our fajitas are served on a hot SIZZLING skillet with spiced fajita onions and mixed peppers. With warm tortillas, sour cream, fresh salsa, guacamole and grated Monterey Jack cheese.

Classic Pollo Grilled tender marinated chicken breast.

Alitas de Pollo & Albondigas £7·25 Chicken wings cooked in mild Mexican spices, tossed in habanero sauce with hot caliente sauce and sour cream. Plus beef meatballs with shallots, red chillies and Mexican seasoning all tossed in tomato sauce.

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Gambas Del Ray £15·95 Prawns pan fried in garlic butter.

Roasted Spicy Veg V £11·95 Slow roasted sweet potatoes, courgettes, onions and peppers cooked in Mexican seasoning.

Try A Combo x2 £15·95 x3 £18·95 Mix it up by having two or three fillings on one Sizzler.

Add sirloin steak £5·00

Need more tortillas, cheese or sauces? Just ask your server!

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FAVOURITES

TACOS

Chilli con Carne £12·95 Beef chilli served on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with corn tortillas, fresh salsa and sour cream.

Three tacos with choice of taco shell, crunchy corn or soft flour served with salsa Verde and your choice of filling from below

Chilli con Habas V £9·95 Veggie chilli served on a bed of Mexican rice and topped with corn tortillas, fresh salsa and sour cream.

BBQ Carnitas pulled pork in BBQ sauce topped with shredded lettuce £6·95 Taco de Pollo pulled chicken topped with shredded lettuce and Monteray Jack cheese £6·95 Camarones a la Diabla deep fried king prawns with chipotle mayo, cilantro and lime £7·95 Beef chilli topped with sour cream and Monteray Jack Cheese £6·95 Veg chilli topped with sour cream and Monteray Jack Cheese £5·95

Pollo del Fuego £13·95 Grilled chicken marinated in our chefs hottest chilli sauce with roasted spicy veg and Mexican rice topped with sour cream. Our hottest dish - try if you DARE! Mexican Paella For 1 £13·95 For 2 £24·95 Paella the Mexican way. Pan fried prawns, chicken cubes, hot chorizo, Mexican rice, sliced red chillies and veg chilli all tossed in our tomato sauce.

Amigos Mexican Salad V £8·95 Lettuce, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers topped with tortilla croutons and a chilli lime dressing Achiote Marinated Chicken £10·95 King Prawns £15·95 Sirloin Steak £22·95 Grilled & sliced - tell us how you would like it cooked

BURGERS Amigos burgers are served in a brioche bun with a side of house chunky chips and slaw.

Amigo Beef Burger Ground beef burger with chipotle ketchup, chipotle crema mayo and little gem lettuce. £11·95

CLASSICS

Amigo Pollo Burger Grilled achiote marinated chicken breast, chipotle ketchup, chipotle crema mayo and little gem lettuce. £13·95

Burrito Soft flour tortilla filled with jalapeno cheese sauce, beans, Mexican rice topped with cheese, fresh salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Amigo Flaming Burger Ground beef burger with naga chilli sauce, chipotle crema mayo, little gem lettuce sliced habanero chilli and sprinkled dried chipotle chilli. Try if you dare!!! £14·95

Enchiladas flour tortillas baked, filled with our Amigos tomato sauce, choice of filling topped with cheese and served with Amigos Mexican rice.

Rolled

Add bacon £1·50 Add Cheese £0·75 Add Both For £2·00

Chimichanga Fried flour tortilla parcel filled with Mexican rice, jalapeno, cheese sauce, beans, served with sour cream, guacamole and fresh salsa dips.

Achiote Marinated Chicken Beef Chilli Veg Chilli or Spicy Roasted Veg V

Jalapeno Burger Ground beef burger with sliced jalapenos, jalapeno cheese sauce, Monteray Jack cheese, chipotle crema mayo and shredded little gem lettuce. £11·95

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NORTH OF THE BORDER TEX MEX Estante de Costillas £16·95 Succulent slow cooked pork ribs glazed in our BBQ sauce with hand-cut chunky chips, coleslaw and corn on the cob.

Pollo Texas Fusion £13·95 Marinated Chicken breast grilled and topped with bacon, cheese and spicy tomato sauce with hand-cut chunky chips, coleslaw and corn on the cob.

Sweet potato & cannellini bean burger Sweet potato & cannellini bean burger coated in panko crumbs topped with avocado, little gem lettuce & white onion £11·95

SIDE DISHES Marinated Olives

£2·00

House Salad

£2·95

Mexican Rice

£2·45

Tortilla Chips & Salsa

£1·95

Coleslaw

£2·75

Hand-cut chunky chips

£3·45

Hot Salsa

£2·95

Salsa Verde Green Salsa

£2·95

Sweet & Spicy Onion Rings With Cholula Mayo

£3·95

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The place for shakes

Over 18s why not add some tequila to your shake for a grown up drink

Take one home for

£5

www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

 

Find Us On Facebook & Twitter For All Our Latest Online Special Promotions

All of our dishes are prepared in our kitchen where flour and nuts are commonly used.

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that our dishes are free from traces of these products.

Fish or poultry dishes may contain items not mentioned in our product descriptions so please notify your server if you have any particular allergy or requirement.

All items are subject to availability

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THE LITTLE FISH SHOP 34 HIGH STREET KELVEDON Tel: 01376 573535 Traditional Fishmongers Wholesale and Retail Specialising in seasonal locally caught fish Smoked and shellfish

WELCOME AMIGOS no mess no Try TO our cook-in-bags, smell, perfect results every time Seafood platters made to order

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14 - 15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060 • www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

TEQUILA

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The place for shakes

Over 18s why not add some tequila to your shake for a grown up drink

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£5

www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

 

Find Us On Facebook & Twitter For All Our Latest Online Special Promotions

All of our dishes are prepared in our kitchen where flour and nuts are commonly used.

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that our dishes are free from traces of these products.

Fish or poultry dishes may contain items not mentioned in our product descriptions so please notify your server if you have any particular allergy or requirement.

All items are subject to availability

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CHRISTMAS MENU

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14 - 15 North Hill, Colchester • Telephone 01206 768060 • www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

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Name

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Special Requests

Banana

Brownie

Churros

Turkey

Salmon

Burrito V

Burrito C

Fajitas V

Fajitas T

Fajitas C

Calamares

Soup

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ORDER FORM

Nachos

IT’S TIME TO PARTY! Christmas

FOUR COURSES JUST £24·99

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Chalupitas On Arrival Dried flour tortillas topped with Pico Gallo, guacamole, lettuce and cheese

STARTER:

Nachos V Home cooked corn tortillas baked with fresh salsa, jalapeno cheese sauce, grated cheese topped with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole ‘Aztec’ Soup V Carrots, beans, shallots, peas, tomatoes, red chillies, topped with avocado cubes Calamares Deep fried Squid rings in spicy flour served with tartare sauce and house garnish

MAIN:

Fajitas V Choose your fajita filling served on a bed of spiced onions and mixed peppers, with warm flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa and guacamole.

Filling: Marinated Chicken, Turkey or Roasted Vegetables Burrito V Oven baked soft tortilla packed with cheese sauce, black beans, rice, topped with more cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and house garnish Filling: Chilli Con Carne or Vegetable Chilli Salmon Baked Salmon fillet marinated with onion, jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, bay leaves, and white wine, served with rice and sautéed potatoes Traditional Turkey Roast Dinner Served with stuffing, roast potatoes and all your favourite traditional trimmings.

DESSERT:

Churros V Soft dough fried until crispy, dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Served with warm chocolate sauce Brownie V Served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce dip Banana Alberta V Whole banana split in half filled with vanilla, chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, drizzled caramel sauce and wafers

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Pippin Shop Unique Christmas Gifts | Open 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm

Bespoke Christmas Hampers – the perfect personalised gift for friends, family or colleagues! Call for more information now!

Looking for Christmas gifts with character that are high quality and thoughtfully presented?

Put a visit to Pippin Shop at Stoke by Nayland Hotel on your Christmas ‘to do’ list.

We offer a wide range of jewellery, British produce and preserves, candles, cards, ladies golf and leisurewear and much more. Visit us to see for yourself!

For Hamper orders or enquiries call 01206 265823 or email pippin@stokebynayland.com

www.stokebynayland.com Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester CO6 4PZ Tel: 01206 262836

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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

AMIGOS DEALS

www.amigosmexicanrestaurant.co.uk

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FREE NACHOS With any two mains purchased from our lunch menu (noon – 5pm) TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid Monday to Friday (noon – 5pm) only throughout November and December 2014 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion.

One voucher per bill. Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering.

GET 30% OFF THE STANDARD FOOD MENU TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid all day Sunday to Thursday, and Friday and Saturday before 5pm throughout November 2014. Vaild Monday to Sunday before 5pm throughout December 2014 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion. One voucher per bill. Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering. * MAXIMIUM SAVING £30 *

CHILLI NIGHT All you can eat chilli night – any Monday – ONLY £9.99 TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid Mondays throughout November and December 2014 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion. One voucher per bill. Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering.

FREE BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE When two people purchase mains and a starter or dessert TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid all day Sunday to Thursday plus Friday and Saturday before 5pm throughout November 2014. Valid all day Monday and Tuesday only in December 2014.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion. One voucher per bill.

Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering.

GET 25% OFF THE STANDARD FOOD MENU SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BEFORE 5PM

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid Saturday and Sunday before 5pm throughout November and December 2014 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion. One voucher per bill. Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering. * MAXIMIUM SAVING £30 *

TWO FREE AMIGOS TEQUILA BEERS Buy four bottles of Amigos and get two free any time!

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer valid Monday to Sunday throughout November and December 2014 only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or promotion. One voucher per bill. Please cut out voucher and hand to waiter when ordering.

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Peake Spa TEA PARTY SPA DAY Treat yourself to a quaint Tea Party Spa Day with your friends here at Peake Health Spa.You will be indulging in a mini afternoon tea including our scrumptious homemade scones, fine teas and tasty sandwiches in addition to a pampering spa experience.

from

£75pp ! *

Your day will include • Welcome Drink of Coffee or Juice on arrival • Use of Spa Facilities • Robe, Towels and Slippers • Mini Afternoon Tea • Decleor Time Precious Facial • O.P.I File & Polish Mini Afternoon Tea Includes • 2 choices of sandwiches • Scone with jam & clotted cream Upgrade to a Sparkling Tea Party to include a glass of bubbly £3.00pp Upgrade to include cakes £5.00pp

Book your treatment now at Peake Spa Reception or call 01206 265820/822 T&Cs Available Sunday* - Thursday, Arrival from 11.30am Mini Afternoon Tea served between 1.30 – 4pm *£10 supplement applies to Sunday bookings Upgrade to a Spa Break to include overnight stay and Full English Breakfast for an additional £44.50pp based on 2 sharing a twin/double room.

Available from 20th October – 27th February 2015