• Not just a taqueria
  • Punchy cocktails
  • Hand pressed masa
  • Core to husk cooking
  • Fire fuelled only
  • 'A fresh approach to the bold flavours of Mexico City'
  • & a soundtrack to match!
60 Church road, Hove, UK

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TASTE OF EL BOLILLO £75/£55 shortened

  • TUNA TOSTADA lardo crudo, achiote dressing, finger lime
  • GRACEBURN FETA CHURROS jalapeños, chipotle crema
  • SEARED PRAWN pimiento salsa, yuzu, sesame, sorrel
  • CRISPY ONION TACO smoked garlic mole, pork crackling, herbs
  • BARBACOA, SHORT RIB BEEF Mayan red chocolate, salsa criolla
  • BIRRIA SANCTUARY FARM LAMB sesame salsa verde, ramson capers
  • TRES LECHES FLAN tapache caramel, lacto raspberries & herbs
  • OR
  • MANGO OBLEA coconut s'more, coconut & lime caramel
  • Whole table only
  • Drinks Pairing available

Botanas (to share between 2)

  • CARLINGFORD OYSTERS Mexican marigold & sour cream
    4 each
  • TUNA TOSTADA lardo crudo, achiote dressing, finger lime
    14
  • GRACEBURN FETA CHURROS jalapeños, chipotle crema
    12
  • LAMB TOSTADA Corra Linn, ancho & smoked malt ketchup
    14
  • LAMB BELLY SKEWERS black garlic al pastor paste, watermelon radish
    14

TACOS (each)

  • BAJA CRISPY COD CHEEK mole verde, charred slaw
    10
  • CRISPY ONION TACO smoked garlic mole, pork crackling, herbs
    10
  • SEARED PRAWN pimiento salsa, yuzu, sesame, sorrel
    12
  • PORK CHEEK eel & meco XO sauce, blood taco, quince salsa
    10.5
  • BARBACOA WAGYU SHORT RIB BEEF to share (minimum 2 people), Mayan red chocolate, salsa criolla
    16pp

PARA LA MESA

  • PINK FIR POTATOES crushed & triple fried, sour cream & lime salt
    7.5

DULCE

  • MANGO OBLEA coconut s’more, coconut & lime caramel
    10
  • TRES LECHES FLAN tepache caramel, lacto raspberries & herbs
    10
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Cocktails

Sour

  • Pineapple weed bifta sour Bourbon-Regal Rogue Lively White-Sherbet-Herbal
    11.5
  • Guav-ito Vodka-Guava-Mastiha-Agave
    13

Bitter

  • Cardi B Negroni Campari-Regal Rogue Bold Red-Gin-Hibiscus-Cardamom
    14
  • Coco Castro Rum-Beeswax-Fernet-Coconut Milk
    11.5

Umami

  • Aguachile Verde Tequila-Jalapeños-Regal Rogue Wild Rose-Chili-Lime
    13
  • Clamada Tequila-Chipotle-Clamato-Beer
    14.5

Salty

  • Margs Las Coloradas Tequila-Jalapeños- Mezcal-Cactus-Figs
    13.5
  • Flying Splinter Tequila-Butter-Yuzu-Agave-Lemonade
    13.5

Sweet

  • Granny Mary Crumbletini Gin-Calvados-Apple Cider-Vanilla-Kefir
    13.5
  • Cafe De Olla Vodka-Espresso-Pinapple-Piloncillo
    12.5

Beers

  • Selection of beers from Loudshirt Brewery
    8
  • Pacifico
    6.5
  • Silly Moo Cyder ~ Cider ~ 50cl
    8.5

WINE

SPARKLING

  • Black Dog Hill – Blanc de Noirs - GB
    1680
  • The Trouble With Dreams – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir – GB
    11112

DRY & MINERALLY

  • LA SUFFRENE – Blend - FR
    13.566

FRESH & CRISPY

  • CIU CIU – Trebbiano, Passerina & Pecorino - IT
    8.540
  • BONKERS - Chardonnay - GB
    11.557

FRUITY & AROMATIC

  • 3404 – Chardonnay & Gewurztraminer – ES
    838
  • LOUIS GUNTRUM - Riesling - DE
    943

ORANGE & MACERATE

  • RETSINA OF MESOGIA Savatiano - GR
    1258
  • MARE MOSSO Cataratto - IT
    9.543

LIGHT & FLORAL

  • BEAUJOLAIS - Villages – FR
    1048

BOLD & CREAMY

  • TOQUES ET CLOCHERS - Chardonnay - FR
    10.550
  • RADFORD DALE - Chenin Blanc - SA
    1468
  • SCAR OF THE SEA SEA - Chardonnay - USA
    19.594

FRUITY & SMOOTH

  • NERO DI LUPO - Nero D’Avola - IT
    1363
  • BALLENA DEL SUR - Malbec - AR
    943

ELEGANT & STRUCTURED

  • NOVUM- Pinot Noir - NZ
    1995

RICH & FULL BODIED

  • QUINTA DE SAES RESERVA – Touriga, Alfrocheiro -PT
    1468
  • THE SABOTEUR - Shiraz - Grenache - Mourvèdre - Cab - SA
    1573
  • If you are after something a little bit more unique please ask us about our Collectors' list.
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El Bolillo, created by our own master of the Michelin dark arts.

A playful rendition of Mexico City’s provoking & vibrant street food scene, brought home to the coast.

Expect food that has all the minimalistic swagger of a fine dining restaurant but with flavours that boast those of your favourite late night guilty pleasures.

Punchy cocktails that have all the sass of your most elevated speak-easy, with a soundtrack to match and a wine list where you don’t have to pretend to know your stuff.

Most of our tables for two are at the counter, putting you right in the heart of the action.

Please be aware that we will not be able to cater for dietaries if not notified in advance.

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For a more intimate and exclusive dining experience, please ask us about El’s private room. Perfect for parties of up to 12 guests, booking this space gives you access to exclusive menus and dishes not available in the main dining area. Our “Taste of El Bolillo” Menu starts at £85pp and it’s a fun sharing style concept bound to satisfy all taste buds.
Your experience will also include:

  • Access to our Collectors’ wine list
  • Your own senior waiter for the evening
  • Curate your own soundtrack and send us a playlist
  • Plus no pesky room hire fees
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