Explore the menu at Tia’s Mexican Cantina in Newcastle and find your next favourite. Start with something to share, tuck into sizzling fajitas or settle in with a comforting burrito or enchilada.
Planning dinner with friends, a date night or a family get-together? Browse our dishes below, including vegan choices, then book your table and make an evening of it.
- Starters
- Mains
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
Classic: Rich avocado & sharp feta – £7.50
Luxury: King prawns in bubbling lime-chilli butter & crispy lettuce – £9.95
Savory: Tia’s slow-cooked spiced shredded beef & homemade salsa – £8.95
Upgrade the groove: Toss in pulled chicken or Tia’s slow-cooked spicy shredded beef £1.95
House BBQ – The ultimate sticky, finger-licking classic.
Cheeky Monkey Chili – A playful punch of sweet heat that lingers just long enough.
Tequila-Agave & Lime Fire – Sweet agave nectar meets sharp tequila and fresh lime heat. A total flavour fiesta.
Choose your dunk: Garlic Mayo • Sour Cream • Red Pepper Jam
Meat Lovers Max it out with Spicy Chicken or Chili Con Carne for +£4.00
The Mole Original – Drizzled with our velvety, rich homemade mole — £7.00
Classic Mozzarella – Melted, stretchy 100% real mozzarella — £8.00
Mozzarella & Mole – Gooey mozzarella paired with sweet-and-savoury mole sauce — £8.50
Mozzarella & Wild Mushroom – Gooey mozzarella meets earthy, pan-seared mushrooms — £8.50
Choose your vibe: Smoky Cajun Chicken & Chorizo | Chilli & Lime King Prawns | Blackened Cajun Salmon
Choose from slow-braised pulled beef, tender shredded chicken or roasted vegetables
Select your star player:
Crispy Fried Aubergine with a sprinkling of vegan mozzarella & sriracha Crispy Cauliflower bites with sriracha
Choose from: Chicken & Sweetcorn, Chilli Beef, Chargrilled Vegetables or Spinach & Ricotta
Choose from:
Chicken & Sweetcorn
Chilli Beef
Chargrilled Vegetables
Spinach & Ricotta
Choose 2 from:
Chicken & Sweetcorn
Chilli Beef
Chargrilled Vegetables
or Spinach & Ricotta.
Choose from:
King Prawns in Garlic – £22
Cajun Spiced Steak – £21.50
Chicken (available with Cajun Spices) – £18.50
Salmon – £22
Chargrilled Mediterranean Vegetables – £17
Surf & Turf (Chicken or Beef with King Prawns) – £26
The Challenge: Clean the entire plate in 30 minutes or less, and your meal is completely FREE. Fail, and you pay the price (and the bill). Clock is ticking!
Then add to create your own
Tortilla chips, Cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, chilli, BBQ sauce, Garlic Sauce, Onion Petals – £1.50 each
Pulled Beef or Chicken or Chorizo – £2.50 each
Double your patty or Veggie Burger – £4.00 each
Add fiery shredded beef or Tia’s pulled chicken or Chard Mediterranean Veg for £2.00
Meat Lovers Max it out with Spicy Chicken or Chili Con Carne for +£4.00
House BBQ – The ultimate sticky, finger-licking classic.
Cheeky Monkey Chili – A playful punch of sweet heat that lingers just long enough.
Tequila-Agave & Lime Fire – Sweet agave nectar meets sharp tequila and fresh lime heat. A total flavour fiesta.
Classic: Rich avocado & sharp feta – £7.50
Luxury: King prawns in bubbling lime-chilli butter & crispy lettuce – £9.95
Savory: Tia’s slow-cooked spiced shredded beef & homemade salsa – £8.95
Choose your vibe: Smoky Cajun Chicken & Chorizo | Chilli & Lime King Prawns | Blackened Cajun Salmon
Choose from slow-braised pulled beef, tender shredded chicken or roasted vegetables
Add fiery shredded beef or Tia’s pulled chicken or Chard Mediterranean Veg for £2.00
Select your star player:
Crispy Fried Aubergine with a sprinkling of vegan mozzarella & sriracha Crispy Cauliflower bites with sriracha
Served with Mexican rice or hand cut chips
Served with Mexican rice or hand cut chips.
Add vegan mozzarella for an extra £1.50
Make an Evening of It at Tia’s Newcastle
Found your favourite? Get your friends or family together and join us for your next Mexican meal in Newcastle.
Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking and ordering, so we can help you explore suitable choices.
Explore the Menu at Tia’s Newcastle
Discover Mexican favourites at Tia’s Mexican Cantina, on the ground floor of The Gate in Newcastle. From sizzling fajitas and loaded burritos to sharing nachos, Mole Poblano and our famous Bloomin’ Rose, find your next favourite dish.
Join us for a meal with friends, a family get-together or a celebration. Our menu includes vegetarian and vegan options—please speak to our team about dietary requirements before ordering.
Book a Table at Tia’s Newcastle
Nibbles
Something to snack on while you look over the menu.
- Guacamole & Tortilla Chips (V) — £7.50
- Tortilla Chips & Salsa (V) — £4.95
Starters
Tostadas
An ultra-crunchy tortilla base with fresh toppings. Choose from:
- Avocado & Feta (V) — £7.50
- King Prawns — £9.95: in lime-chilli butter with crispy lettuce.
- Spiced Shredded Beef — £8.95: Tia’s slow-cooked beef with homemade salsa.
Elotes — Mexican Street Corn (V) — £7.50
Charred sweetcorn on the cob with a zesty, garlic-infused Mexican sour cream sauce.
Loaded Quesadillas (V) — £7.50
Chargrilled quesadillas with mozzarella, cheddar and crisp spring onions.
Add pulled chicken or Tia’s slow-cooked spicy shredded beef for £1.95.
Calamari — £9.50
Fresh, hand-cut squid rings dusted in seasoned flour and fried until crisp.
Glazed & Infused Wings — £8.50
Chicken wings drenched in your choice of signature sauce:
- House BBQ
- Cheeky Monkey Chilli
- Tequila-Agave & Lime Fire
Crispy Jalapeño Poppers (V) — £7.50
Five jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crisp. Served with red pepper jam.
Crispy Halloumi Fries (V) — £7.00
Crunchy halloumi fries served with house-made red pepper jam.
Street-Style Cauli Crunch (V, VE) — £7.50
Fresh cauliflower florets dusted in our signature Mexican spice blend and fried to a golden crisp.
Crispy Skins ’N’ Dips (V, VE) — £6.00
Deep-fried potato skins with your choice of garlic mayo, sweet chilli, classic BBQ or zesty sour cream and lime. Please ask our team which dips suit your dietary requirements.
To Share
Tia’s Famous Bloomin’ Rose (V) — £11.00
Ideal for 2–4 people. A whole onion sliced to blossom, coated in our secret-season batter and deep-fried until crunchy. Choose garlic mayo, sour cream or red pepper jam for dipping.
The Sharing Nacho Stack (V) — £11.00
Serves two. Golden corn chips with melted cheese, diced onions, fresh tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, house guacamole, salsa and sour cream.
Add spicy chicken or chilli con carne for £4.00.
Chicken Enchilada Dip — £12.00
A bubbling bowl of shredded chicken, beans and enchilada sauce, finished with melted cheese. Perfect for sharing.
Vegetable & Bean Enchilada Dip (V) — £10.50
The vegetarian-friendly version of our enchilada dip.
Garlic Quesadillas (V)
Two warm flour tortillas toasted with our signature garlic butter blend and your choice of filling:
- The Mole Original — £7.00: drizzled with rich homemade mole.
- Classic Mozzarella — £8.00: melted, stretchy mozzarella.
- Mozzarella & Mole — £8.50: mozzarella with sweet-and-savoury mole sauce.
- Mozzarella & Wild Mushroom — £8.50: mozzarella with pan-seared mushrooms.
Tia’s Specialities
El Pimento Relleno — £17.00
A whole baked pepper stuffed with seasoned spicy rice and topped with melted cheese. Choose smoky chorizo and chicken or roasted vegetables (V).
Grilled Halloumi (V) — £17.00
Chargrilled halloumi with garlicky sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions and spinach. Ask for Cajun spice if you like a little extra flavour. Served with Mexican rice or hand-cut chips.
Smoky Barbacoa Bowl — £22.00
Tender beef in a spice-packed chipotle-tomato sauce with a citrus lift, served over rice.
Tia’s Sunshine Bowl — £22.00
A colourful bowl of house-pickled pink onions, spinach, beans and sweetcorn. Choose:
- Smoky Cajun chicken and chorizo
- Chilli and lime king prawns
- Blackened Cajun salmon
Mole Poblano — £18.00
A rich, velvety sauce slow-simmered with dark chocolate, toasted chillies and warm spices. Served with Mexican rice, crispy house tortilla chips and a fresh, zesty salad.
Choose slow-braised pulled beef, shredded chicken or roasted vegetables.
Picadillo Party Bowl — £16.00
Savoury ground beef with tender vegetables, simmered in a rich, smoky tomato sauce. Served with Mexican rice and crunchy tortilla chips.
Mexican Staples
Tia’s Street-Style DIY Taco Board — £18.00
Three soft flour tortillas with tangy pink pickled onions, crisp taco slaw and a side of refried beans or Mexican rice. Choose your filling:
- Cajun chicken and chorizo with cooling lime crema
- Breaded fish goujons with cooling lime crema
- Crispy fried aubergine with feta and smoky chipotle mayo
- Lightly battered halloumi with fire-spiced mayo
- Crispy cauliflower bites with fire-spiced mayo
- Garlic king prawns — £2.00 supplement
Chilli Con Carne — £18.50
Slow-cooked chilli packed with bold, smoky spices, served with zesty rice and crunchy corn chips.
Enchilada — £18.50
Served with Mexican rice or hand-cut chips. Choose chicken and sweetcorn, chilli beef, chargrilled vegetables or spinach and ricotta.
Chimichanga — £18.50
Served with Mexican rice or hand-cut chips. Choose chicken and sweetcorn, chilli beef, chargrilled vegetables or spinach and ricotta.
Mexican Platter — £20.00
A mini enchilada and mini chimichanga, served with Mexican rice or hand-cut chips. Choose two fillings from chicken and sweetcorn, chilli beef, chargrilled vegetables or spinach and ricotta.
Sizzling Fajitas
A sizzling skillet of charred onions and bell peppers, served with warm tortillas, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, fresh guacamole and cheddar.
- King Prawns in Garlic — £22.00
- Cajun Spiced Steak — £21.50
- Chicken — £18.50 (available with Cajun spices)
- Salmon — £22.00
- Chargrilled Mediterranean Vegetables — £17.00
- Surf & Turf — £26.00: chicken or beef with king prawns.
Burritos — £16.50
A toasted tortilla filled with seasoned rice and your choice of shredded chicken, Mexican shredded beef, chargrilled vegetables or spinach and ricotta. Served with refried beans or hand-cut chips.
Baby Back Ribs — £25.00
A fall-off-the-bone rack of smoky ribs with your choice of sweet BBQ or sticky Jack Daniel’s sauce. Served with buttered sweetcorn, coleslaw and Mexican rice or hand-cut chips.
Burgers
The Tia-Saurus Wreck — £39.00
Two beef patties, a crispy battered chicken breast, crunchy nachos, spicy chilli and golden onion petals, stacked high. Served with a pound of fries, six chicken wings, coleslaw, sweet BBQ sauce and a pint of draught soft drink.
The challenge: finish the entire plate in 30 minutes or less and your meal is free. If you don’t finish, the meal is charged at the menu price. Speak to our team before taking part.
Build Your Own Burger — £12.00
Your choice of a beef, chicken or veggie patty with crisp salad, tomato, onion and our secret burger sauce. Served with hand-cut fries.
Additions — £1.50 each: tortilla chips, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, chilli, BBQ sauce, garlic sauce or onion petals.
Pulled beef, chicken or chorizo — £2.50 each.
Extra patty or veggie burger — £4.00 each.
Sides
- Tia’s Onion Petals — £4.50
- Hand-Cut Chips — £4.50
- Mexican Rice — £4.00
- Guacamole — £5.50
- Refried Beans — £4.50
- Tacoslaw — £3.50
- Tortillas — £3.50
- House Salad — £5.50
- Chilli Drunken Beans — £5.50
Filthy Fries — £5.95
Hand-cut fries topped with cheese sauce, garlic mayo and jalapeños. Add fiery shredded beef, Tia’s pulled chicken or chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables for £2.00.
Dips — £1.50 Each
Salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, garlic mayo, cheddar cheese, pink pickled onion, red pepper jam or sweet chilli.
Dietary Requirements & Service Charge
V = Vegetarian · VE = Vegan
Got an allergy? Please speak to a member of our team before ordering so we can help you choose. Ask about suitable fillings, sauces and dips.
Our service charge is optional and goes straight to our team’s tip jar. If you would like it removed, please let us know.
Book Your Table at Tia’s Newcastle
Visit us on the ground floor of The Gate, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5TG.
Telephone:
0191 694 1121
Email:
newcastle@tiasmexican.co.uk
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