If you haven’t checked out Poca Madre yet, what are you even doing? This South Bank gem is bringing the heat with next-level Mexican dishes that you need in your life, like, yesterday. From zesty starters to hearty mains, here are five must-try dishes that'll have you coming back for more.
1. Chido Guacamole You can't kick off a Mexican feast without some guac, and the Chido Guac is everything. We’re talking crushed avocado topped with pickled onions, coriander, tajin, and a drizzle of olive oil with fresh lime on the side. Scoop it all up with their perfectly crisp corn chips—guac goals, achieved.
2. Prawn Tostada Next up, the Prawn Tostada is where things get seriously tasty. Juicy prawns, a punchy Tequila Mary Rose sauce, avocado, salsa, and a bed of shredded lettuce all come together on a crunchy tostada. One bite and you’ll be hooked—this is fresh, zingy goodness at its finest.
3. Heirloom Tomato Salad Looking for something light but packed with flavour? The Heirloom Tomato Salad is your go-to. Featuring vibrant heirloom tomatoes, Oaxaca cheese, arrope (grape syrup), olive oil, pickled onions, and chives, it’s a refreshing dish that’s anything but basic. Perfect for balancing out all that indulgence.
4. Salmon Cocido For something a little more hearty, the Salmon Cocido is a game-changer. Baked to perfection with an epazote crust, this dish comes with green pilaf rice and salsa de esquites on the side. It's fresh, flavourful, and guaranteed to be a new fave for seafood lovers.
5. Matambre Meat lovers, this one's for you. The Matambre is a massive 350g of S. Kidman flank steak—120-day, dry-aged, and grain-fed Queensland beef. Served with a confit of red peppers and onions, smoky mezcal jus, and warm flour tortillas, it’s the ultimate showstopper. Wrap it all up taco-style with warm flour tortillas and you’re in for a seriously satisfying bite.
