Paladar is a vibrant Latin American restaurant at St George’s Circus in London’s SE1 district. Its food draws inspiration from the ingredients, flavours and culinary traditions of Central and South America, interpreting them through a creative contemporary menu.
The kitchen is completely dedicated to gluten free cooking and does not use wheat, barley, rye or oats. Corn and cassava flours are used instead, allowing diners with coeliac disease to explore the full food menu rather than being restricted to a small separate selection.
Menus include inventive small plates, set meals and a tasting experience created by Chef Jose. Cocktails use spirits and flavours associated with Latin America, while the wine and spirit selections are sourced exclusively from countries across the region.
Several indoor and outdoor dining spaces give the restaurant flexibility for intimate meals and larger occasions. These include a covered conservatory garden, an Amazon Lounge and a Chef’s Table, while displays by emerging Latin American artists make Paladar a restaurant and gallery in one setting.
Address: 4–5 London Road, St George’s Circus, London SE1 6JZ, United Kingdom
Paladar Elephant and Castle Menu
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Pa Picar "to nibble"
Deep fried hominy corn dusted with house spice and lime
Green plantain crisps, taquero guacamole
‘Andinas Bravas’: purple Andean potatoes, cheese & ají amarillo crema
Criollo corn empanadas of the day, serrano chilli salsa
Tapioca & cheese croquette dice with guava and balsamic reduction
Crispy pork belly lettuce tacos, guacamole, Sriracha & agave reduction
Nikkei tuna* tostadas, guacamole and chipotle mayonnaise
Roast aubergine, black beans with salsa Negra, Maya hummus
'Fiesta' Sharing Feast Menu
(+£11.5 per person)
Margarita
Suggested Welcome Cocktail
Grilled tiger prawns, plantain tostones, Colombian Pacific coast salsa, suero costeño
Mains served with: Green herb steamed rice with fried garlic Chimichurri skin-on potato fries Cassava chips, truffle oil and chipotle mayonnaise
Cochinita pibil, corn tortillas, roasted pineapple & habanero chilli jam
Main Dishes
Roast aubergine, black beans salsa negra, Maya hummus
Main Dishes
Green plantain crisps with guacamole taquero
Starters
Tapioca and cheese croquettes, guava and balsamic reduction
Starters
Crispy pork belly lettuce tacos, guacamole, Sriracha & agave reduction
Starters
Nikkei tuna* tostadas, guacamole, chipotle mayo
Starters
Virgin Cocktails
Brambleño
Apple Juice, Fresh Lime and Mora Pulp
Nojito
Classic Virgin Mojito
Virgin Pisquini
Cucumber, Basil, Pineapple and Lime
Caipifina
Crushed Orange, Lime & Lemon with Soda water
Caleño Sunshine
Caleño Dark & Spicy, Passion Fruit, Lime & Simple syrup
Virgin Margarita
Non-Alcoholic Agave Spirit, Lime Juice & Agave Nectar
AGAVE SPIRITS
Cantinero, Tequila Blanco
Crisp, clean, with fresh citrus and peppery notes.
El Rayo, Tequila Plata
Bright, smooth, with grassy, citrus, and pepper notes.
Tequila Flights: 4x25ml Tasting shots
El Rayo Blanco, Codigo Rosa, Curado, Fortaleza
Ono, Sotol, Dasylirion
Earthy, grassy, with hints of pepper and smoke.
Tequila Black 38, Chocolate Cream
Creamy, chocolatey, with hints of vanilla and spice.
Aguamiel, Bacanora, Pacifica
Smoky, bold, with earthy and agave-forward flavours.
Tekali, Almond Tequila
Sweet, nutty, with rich almond and vanilla flavours.
La Venenosa Sierra Occidental, Raicilla, Maximilliana
Wild, earthy, with citrus, herbal, and smoky notes.
El Rayo, Tequila Reposado
Mellow, balanced, with oak, vanilla, and agave.
Dangerous Don, Mezcal, Coffee Pechuga
Rich, smoky, with coffee and fruit flavours.
The Lost Explorer, Salmiana
Herbal, bright, with vegetal and citrus undertones.
Bruxo X, Mezcal
Smoky, complex, with earthy and herbal flavours.
Fortaleza, Tequila Blanco
Robust, bold, with agave, citrus, and mineral flavours.
Koch’El, Mezcal Madrecuishe
Earthy, vegetal, with peppery and smoky flavours.
Curado, Tequila Blanco
Sweet, agave-forward, with herbal and caramel hints.
Koch’El, Mezcal Ensamble
Complex, smoky, with fruit, spice, and floral hints.
Cascahuin, Tequila Blanco
Fresh, herbal, with citrus, pepper, and earthy undertones.
Bruxo 2, Mezcal Barril/Espadin
Rich, smoky, with agave sweetness and herbal notes.
Codigo, Tequila Rosa
Floral, delicate, with soft berry and agave flavours.
Bruxo 1, Mezcal Espadin
Smoky, balanced, with earthy and citrusy undertones.
Cantinero, Tequila Reposado
Smooth, rich, with vanilla, oak, and spice.
Agave Flights: 4x25ml Tasting shots
Mezcal Flights: 4x25ml Tatsting shots
Gin & Tonic
Vitoria Regia, London Dry, Brazil
Classic, juniper forward, crisp and citrusy
Principe de los Apostoles, Argentina
Herbal, mate-infused, citrus
Dictador Treasure Premium Aged Gin, Colombia
Barrel-aged, spiced, smooth tropical notes.
Dictador Ortodoxy Premium Aged Gin, Colombia
Rich, oak-aged, with vanilla undertones.
London to Lima Gin, Peru
Citrus-forward, Andean herbs, fresh finish.
Armonico, Mexico
Citrus, herbal, juniper, smooth balance.
Katun, Mexico
Herbl, earthy, vibrant Yucatan botanicals>
Vitoria Regia, Pink, Brazil
Fruity, floral, refreshing hibiscus gin>
Vitoria Regia, Tropical, Brazil
Tropical, fruity, exotic Brazilian flavours.
Canaima, Venezuela
Exotic, Amazonian botanicals, tropical citrus.
Amazzoni Rio Negro, Brazil
Rich, robust, complex Amazonian flavours
Amazzoni Matuarana, Brazil
Bold, herbal, distinct Amazonian infusion.
Beers & Sparkling Agave
Club Colombia, Lager, Colombia (330ml) ABV 4.0%
Buenos Ayres, Lager, Argentina (330ml) ABV 4.8%
Favelas, Lager, Brazil (330ml) GF ABV 5.0%
Nacional Morelos Pale Ale, Mexico (355ml) GF ABV 5.0%
Nacional Morelos IPA, Mexico (355ml) GF ABV 6.8%
ImpossiBrew, Lager (500ml) GF ABV 0.5%
Sagrado, Sparkling Agave (330ml) GF ABV 4.5%
Wine By the Glass (125ml)
Kaiken Brut, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Mendoza, Argentina
Sparkling
Matias Morcos, Naranjo, Moscatel Rosado, Mendoza, Argentina
Orange
Solou, Malbec Rose, Mendoza, Argentina
Rose
Otronia, Rugientes, Gewürz/Chard/PG, Patagonia, Argentina
White
Mauricio Lorca, Lorca LO%, Criolla Blanca, Mendoza, Argentina
White
Alisios, Pinot Grigio/Riesling, Campanha, Brazil
White
La Ronciere, Cantoalba Pinot Noir, Lincanten Valley, Chile
Red
Bodegones del Sur, Marselan, Canelones, Uruguay
Red
La Riojana, Malbec, La Rioja, Argentina
Red
Cocktails
Bar Menu
Mezcarita
Mezcal Bruxo X, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime
Commandante
Ron Cubay Añejo Rum (Old Fashioned with a hint of tobacco)
Pinga Del Jimador
Cantinero Tequila,Pineapple Juice, Lime, Agave Nectar & Egg White
Lupita
Cascahuin Tequila, Lulo, Passion Fruit, Lime, Agave & Jalapenos
Habanero
Ron Cubay Carta Blanca, Mint, Lime, Habanero Chilli`
Cucumber Pisquini
San Gallan Pisco Italia, Cucumber, Basil lime & simple syrup
O’Prosti
Velho Barreiro Cachaca, Lime, Passion fruit, simple syrup & a shot of sparkling wine
Mula del Maguey
Bruxo X Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Lime, Agave nectar, Ginger beer
Abueloni (Aged Negroni)
Rum Abuelo XII Two Oaks, Mancino Rosso, Campari
Açaí Bramble
Vitoria Regia Gin, Lime & Simple Syrup, Fair Acai Liquor
Sharing Set LUNCH MENU
Three courses £37.5
Tapioca and cheese croquettes, guava and balsamic reduction
starters
Crispy pork belly, lettuce tacos, guacamole, agave sriracha chilli sauce reduction
starters
Nikkei palm heart ceviche, white corn tostadas, guacamole
starters
Grilled chicken thighs, achiote and red chilli mojo, torched sweetcorn
Mains
Roast aubergine, black beans with salsa negra, Maya hummus
Mains
Cochinita pibil*, corn tortillas, roasted pineapple & habanero chili jam
Mains
Green herb rice Cassava chips & chipotle mayo
Mains served with:
Chimichurri skin-on potato fries
Mains served with:
Purple corn churros, coffee dulce de leche , chilli chocolate sauce
Desserts
'Fiesta Lite' Sharing Menu
Suggested Welcome Cocktail • £42.50 per person • (+£11.5 per person)
Margarita
Suggested Welcome Cocktail
Green plantain crisps, guacamole taquero
Starters
Tapioca and cheese croquette dice, guava and balsamic reduction
Starters
‘Andinas Bravas’: purple Andean potatoes, cheese & aji Amarillo crema
Starters
Grilled tiger prawns, plantain tostones, Colombian Pacific coast salsa, suero costeño
Main Dishes
Grilled chicken thighs, achiote and red chilli salsa, torched sweetcorn
Main Dishes
Roast aubergine, black beans salsa negra, Maya hummus
Main Dishes
Green herb steamed rice with crispy onion Chimichurri skin-on potato fries
Mains served with:
Cassava chips, truffle oil and chipotle mayonnaise
Mains served with:
Purple corn churros, chocolate & ancho chilli sauce , coffee dulce de leche
Sweet Endings
CHEF JOSE'S vegetarian TASTING MENU
Pulled jack fruit, guajillo chilli, roasted pineapple & habanero chilli jam, corn tacos
pa’picar
Black bean criollo corn empanadas, serrano chilli salsa
Green plantain crisps, taquero guacamole
Nikkei palm heart and avocado tostada
Lulo and jalapeño sorbet, Aguardiente liqueur, Chamoy
Lulo and jalapeño sorbet, Aguardiente liqueur, Chamoy
roast aubergine, black beans with salsa negra, Maya hummus
la tierra
Charred gem lettuce hearts, ají amarillo pesto, smoked almond crunch
la tierra
Green herb steamed rice with crispy fried onion
la tierra
Purple corn churros, coffee dulce de leche , chocolate ancho chilli sauce
dulce final
Creamy Cachaça flan with vibrant mora coulis, toasted coconut, star fruit
dulce final
El Mar – The Sea
Salmon tiradito, ponzu leche de tigre & citrus mayo, crispy boniato
CHEF JOSE'S TASTING MENU
Price per person: 92.50 or 129.50 with four 125ml glasses of wine paired with the courses
Green plantain crisps, taquero guacamole
Pa Picar
Sashimi-grade Nikkei tuna, corn tostada, guacamole, chipotle mayonnaise
Pa Picar
Grilled tiger prawns, plantain tostones, Colombian Pacific coast salsa, suero costeño
Mar y rio
Salmon* tiradito, ponzu leche de tigre & citrus mayo, crispy boniato
El Mar
Chargrilled Uruguayan rump steak, house chimichurri & criollo corn arepas
la granja
Chicken thigh fillet, achiote and red chilli mojo, torched sweetcorn
la granja
Grilled gem lettuce hearts, ají amarillo pesto, smoked almond crunch
la granja
Cassava chips, truffle oil and chipotle mayonnaise
la granja
Purple corn churros, coffee dulce de leche , chocolate ancho chilli sauce
dulce final
Creamy Cachaça flan with vibrant mora coulis, toasted coconut, star fruit
dulce final
Weekday set Menu
For orders between 12 noon – 2.45pm and 5pm – 5.45pm (not available on weekends or Public Holidays)
Tapioca and cheese croquettes, guava and balsamic reduction
starter option
Crispy pork belly lettuce tacos, guacamole, agave sriracha chilli sauce reduction
starter option
Nikkei palm heart ceviche, white corn tostadas, guacamole
starter option
Grilled chicken thighs, achiote and red chilli mojo, torched sweetcorn
main option
Roast aubergine, black beans with salsa negra, Maya hummus
main option
Cochinita pibil*, corn tortillas, roasted pineapple & habanero chili jam
main option
Green herb rice Cassava chips & chipotle mayo
add a side dish (£5.80 each)
Chimichurri skin-on potato fries
add a side dish (£5.80 each)
Purple corn churros, coffee dulce de leche , chilli chocolate sauce
dessert option
One Main + Side
Two courses
Three courses
TAPITOS
Tequila Bonbon (Chocolate tequila, condense milk & orange liqueur)
Tequila Flights (El Rayo Blanco, Codigo Rosa, Curado, Fortaleza)
Agave Flights (Bacanora Aguamiel, Tequila El Rayo, Mezcal Bruxo 1, La Venenosa Racilla)
Expresso
Double Expresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Cacao nibs, Lemon Verbena, Fresh mint, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Green yerba mate, Black tea
dessert cocktails
Expressini (Fair Quinoa Vodka, Fair Coffee Liqueur, Expresso)
Té de Matusalem (Rum & passionfruit iced tea)
Canelazo (Zhumir Ecuadorian aguardiente ‘Hot Toddy’)
Café de Ketty (Rum Cubay, Dulce de leche, Cinnamon ‘Hot Coffee’)
dessert wines
Errazuriz, Late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from chile (100ml glass)
Alcyone, Fortified Tannat from Uruguay (100ml glass)
Barsol, Perfecto Amor, Fortified Quebranta/ Torontel/ Italia from Peru (100ml glass)
dulces – sweet endings
Purple corn churros, chocolate & ancho chilli sauce , coffee dulce de leche
Creamy Cachaça flan with vibrant mora coulis, toasted coconut, star fruit
Duo of homemade ice cream/sorbet, cocada and candied chulpi corn crunch
Dessert Trio Platter to share
sides
Green herb steamed rice with crispy fried onion
Chimichurri skin-on potato fries
Cassava chips, truffle oil and with chipotle mayonnaise
Charred gem lettuce hearts, ají amarillo pesto, smoked almond crunch
Side trio (rice, chimichurri fries & cassa chips)
la granja- The farm
Grilled chicken thighs, achiote and red chilli mojo, torched sweetcorn
Chargrilled Uruguayan rump steak, house chimichurri & criollo corn arepas
Cochinita pibil*, corn tortillas, roasted pineapple & habanero chilli jam
LA TIERRA – The LAND
Grilled tiger prawns, plantain tostones, Colombian pacific coast salsa & Suero costeño
Grilled whole squid, sesame salsa macha, onion & coriander curtido
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero
Jarritos (Pineapple, Mandarin, Guava, Grapefruit)
Fresh Lemonade
Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Grapefruit Juice
Fever-Tree Tonic, Ginger Beer, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Soda
Clamato
Paladar Still and Sparkling water
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