Tacos and Tequila in Manly

By now you should know I’m a Mexico-phile, so when I caught wind of this new Mexican pop-up my little heart jumped a beat.

The Cantinero in Spanish means the owner the big cheese, and you will find them all over Mexico.

The team from the recently nominated "Australian Small Bar of the Year 2011 Miss Marley's" & Tequila Tromba of Mexico, have opened a "pop up / take over" bar concept

They have transformed a local favourite, Ground Zero coffee house into a secret hideaway Cantina style venue by night.

The Chef’s name Lupita Manzo Moreno, should speak for itself, he is said to be bringing some real authentic street style food to Sydney.

And of course you can’t open a Mexican food stop without good tequila, and these guys are serving Tequila Tromba.

Ariba! I’ll see you there.

TACOS 3 FOR $15 / 5 FOR $20

BERENJENA
Pickled cumin spiced eggplant – black beans with queso fresco & chipotle mayo

POLLO MAIZ
Chicken – tomatillo – piquillo peppers & shaved corn with garlic thyme aioli

ROPA VEJA
Braised beef – black beans – ancho chili – cilantro & trajin

CAMARONES
Marinated prawns – crisp fuet anis – salsa verde & red onion

CARNITAS
Slow roasted achiote pork – apple & jicama slaw & chipotle crema

BAJA FISH
Corona beer battered flathead – jalapeno tartar & green onion