Batanga Mexican menu with up-to-date-prices

Batanga Mexican Menu

September 8, 2026
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Batanga Mexican is a compact Mexican bar and grill tucked into Franklins Yard, just off Fossgate in central York. The restaurant combines a lively, colourful setting with an open kitchen and a friendly service style, making it suitable for a casual meal, cocktails with friends or a small group celebration.

Tacos form a central part of the menu, with fillings such as slow cooked beef brisket chilli, fried fish with guacamole, lime chicken and a vegan combination of black beans, guacamole and mango salsa. Diners can order them individually or build a larger selection to share across the table.

Larger dishes include burritos, gluten free rice bowls, quesadillas and lamb birria stew served with tortilla chips and rice. Vegetarian and vegan choices are clearly represented through black bean bowls, cauliflower and walnut chilli, red chilaquiles and roasted watermelon ceviche on mini tostadas.

The drinks list gives tequila a prominent role through margaritas, Palomas and the house Batanga cocktail, alongside rum, gin and whiskey based choices. Guacamole, street corn dip, jalapeño poppers and loaded fries work well as accompaniments, while advance booking is useful because the intimate dining room has limited space.

Address: 9 Franklins Yard, York YO1 9TA, England

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Batanga Mexican Menu

Tacos

1 for 4.5 | 2 for 8.5 | 3 for 12

El Classico
1 £4.50 / 2 £8.50 / 3 £12

8 Hour Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Chilli, Sour Cream, Cheese, Salsa, Jalapeno and Lettuce

El Pescado (P)
1 £4.50 / 2 £8.50 / 3 £12

Fried Fish, Guacamole, Pickled Red Cabbage, Lime Juice and Sea Salt

El Pollo
1 £4.50 / 2 £8.50 / 3 £12

Lime Chicken, Sweetcorn, Red Onion and Salsa

La Planta (VE)
1 £4.50 / 2 £8.50 / 3 £12

Black Beans, Guacamole and Mango Salsa

El Torro
1 £4.50 / 2 £8.50 / 3 £12

Steak marinated in our Secret Salsa Verde, Cheese and Fresh Tomatoes

Big Plates

Mexican Crispy Fried Chicken
£10.95

8 tender pieces of chicken served with a trio of sauces

Lamb Birria Stew
£11.95

Slow cooked lamb shoulder in a spicy chilli, tomato, and cinnamon sauce. Served with tortilla chips and rice (GF)

Nachos (V)
£8 / Add Beef Chilli (P) or Black Beans (V) + £3

Topped with cheese, jalapenos, melted cheese, and a mild garlic dip. Add Beef Chilli (P) or Black Beans (V) +3

8oz Dry Rub Rib-Eye Steak (GF)
£15

Juicy steak marinated in our blend of Mexican spices, served with lettuce, pico de gallo and avocado. Choose Rice or Fries

Nachos (V)
£8

Topped with cheese, jalapenos, melted cheese, and a mild garlic dip

Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadilla
£8.75

Grilled tortilla filled with our signature quesadilla mix

Jalapeno Quesadilla (V)
£7.50

A creamy quesadilla mix loaded with jalapenos

Beef Quesadilla
£9

Grilled tortilla filled with a juicy beef mix

Quesadilla (V)
£6

Cheese, Grilled Peppers and Salsa

Veggie Delights

Watermelon Ceviche (VE)
£8

Roasted watermelon and watermelon ceviche served with guacamole on mini tostadas

Red Chilaquiles (V)
£8

Fried tortilla crisps tossed in salsa and hot sauce, baked and topped with guacamole, pickled red cabbage, red onions, feta and a fried egg

Burritos

11.95 each

El Matador
£11.95

8 Hour Slow Cooked Brisket Beef Chilli, Cheese, Rice, Jalapenos, Guacamole and Sour Cream

Los Puercos
£11.95

Pulled Pork Slow Cooked in Orange Juice and Desperado, Cheese, Lettuce, Pickled Red Cabbage, Jalapeno and Sour Cream

Pollo Hermano
£11.95

Lime Chicken, Sweetcorn, Red Onion, Jalapenos, Cheese, Sour Cream and Rice

Sandwich Tonto (VE)
£11.95

Cauliflower and Walnut Chilli, Rice, Guacamole, Corn, Jalapenos and Lettuce (ask to add cheese (V))

Rice Bowls (GF)

10.95 each

Fish (P)
£10.95

Fried white fish, pickled red cabbage, guacamole, lettuce, watermelon salsa, red onion, jalapenos

Brisket
£10.95

Tender beef brisket, cheese, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, lettuce, sour cream

Chicken
£10.95

Lime chicken, jalapenos, cheese, red onion, corn, salsa, lettuce

Black Bean (VE)
£10.95

Slow cooked black beans, grilled corn, guacamole, red onion, pickled red cabbage, mango salsa (Ask to add cheese (V))

Sides

Street Corn Dip (V)
£3 / Go large £5

Our signature cheesy dip served with tortilla chips. Go large for 5

Smashed Avocado (VE)
£3

Guacamole, red onion and chilli tossed in lime juice served with tortilla chips

Jalapeno Poppers (V)
£6.50

Deep fried jalapenos stuffed with cheese and coated in light batter

Fries (VE)
£4
Loaded Fries
£7.50

Topped with our favourites. Ask for vegetarian or vegan alternatives

Brunch Menu

Served between 10am and 3pm

French Toast Conchas
£12.50

Homemade Brioche Seasonal Compote Whipped Cream, Fruit and Granola

Mollete (Mexican rarebit)
£9.50

Refried Beans, Nacho Sauce, Grated Cheese on Sourdough

Breakfast Burrito
£12.50

Hash Brown, Refried Beans, Mexican Sausage, Cheddar served with Gazpacho

Carne Adas Burrito
£12.50

Steak, Red Onion, Nacho Cheese with Raw Salsa

Huevos Rancheros
£13

A Warm Tortilla with Refried Beans Cheddar topped with Two eggs alongside Avocado and Fresh Salsa

Avocado on Toast
£9.50

Sliced Avocado on Sourdough topped with Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese and chili oil

Poblano Patatas con pan
£11

Small Cubed Potatoes, Chorizo, Red Onion, Garlic and Cream Served on Sourdough topped with Two Eggs

The Full Mexican
£15

Bacon, Sausages, Eggs, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Avocado, Sourdough, and Home Made Baked Beans

Eggs Royale
£12.50

2 Poached Eggs, Smoke Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce Served on Breakfast Muffin

Eggs Benedict
£11.50

2 Poached Eggs, Bacon with Hollandaise Sauce Served on Breakfast Muffin

Main Menu – Big Plates

Nachos (V)
£10 / Add Beef Chilli + £4 / Add Black Beans (V) + £3

Hand-made tortilla crisps with melted cheese, topped with grilled corn, jalapenos, pickled red cabbage, and a trio of sauces. Add Beef Chilli (4) or Black Beans (V) (3)

Mexican Crispy Fried Chicken
£12.95

6 tender pieces of chicken served with a trio of sauces

Mole Chicken Supreme
£13.95

A classic Mexican dish featuring tender chicken on the bone covered in a rich, complex, and savory sauce. Served with rice (Contains Nuts)

Lamb Biria Stew
£14.95

Slow cooked lamb shoulder in a spicy chilli, tomato, and cinnamon sauce. served with tortilla chips and rice

8oz Dry Rub Rib-Eye Steak (GF)
£22

Juicy local Yorkshire Steak in an authentic blend of Mexican spices served with grilled corn, salsa verde and guacamole. Choose Rice or Fries

Main Menu – Veggie Corner

Watermelon Ceviche (VE)
£9

Roasted watermelon and watermelon ceviche served with guacamole on mini tostadas

Red Chilaquiles (V)
£10

Fried tortilla crisps tossed in salsa and hot sauce, served with guacamole, pickled red cabbage, red onions, sour cream, feta and a fried egg

Mexican Fried Rice (V)
£10 / Add Marinated Steak + £4

Tomato rice, with pan fried onions, corn, feta, salsa verde, topped with chipotle marinated mushrooms. Add Marinated Steak 4

Main Menu – Rice Bowls (GF)

12.95 each

Fish (P)

Fried white fish, pickled red cabbage, guacamole, lettuce, watermelon salsa, red onion, jalapenos.

Brisket

Tender beef brisket, cheese, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, lettuce, sour cream

Chicken

Lime chicken, jalapenos, cheese, red onion, corn, salsa, lettuce

Black bean (VE)

Slow cooked black beans, grilled corn, guacamole, red onion, pickled red cabbage, mango salsa. Cheese optional V

Main Menu – Sides

Street Corn Dip (V)
£3.50 / Go large £6

Our signature cheesy dip served with tortilla crisps. Go large for 6

Guacamole (VE)
£3.50

Smashed avocado, red onion and chilli tossed in lime juice and sea salt served with tortilla crisps

Jalapeno Poppers (V)
£6.50

Deep fried jalapenos stuffed with cheese and coated in spicy crumbs

Fries (VE)
£4
Loaded Fries
£7.50

Topped with our favourites. Ask for vegetarian or vegan alternatives

Corn Rib (VE)
£5

Seasoned Corn on the Cob fried, coated in lime and our signature seasoning, serve with vegan mayo.

The Taqueria – Mix and Match!

1 FOR 4.75, 2 FOR 9, 3 FOR 13

El Classico

8 Hour Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Chilli, Sour Cream, Cheese, Salsa, Jalapeno and Lettuce

El Pescado (P)

Fried fish, Guacamole, Pickled Red Cabbage, Lime Juice and Sea Salt

El Pollo

Lime Chicken; Sweetcorn, Red Onion and Salsa Verde

La Planta (VE)

Black Beans, Guacamole and Mango Salsa

El Toro

Steak marinated in our Secret Salsa, Cheese and Fresh Tomatoes

El Cerdito

Pulled Pork, Pickled Red Cabbage, Salsa Verde and Lime

La Ramo (V)

Coriander and Walnut Chilli, Guacamole, Jalapenos, and lettuce, sour cream, cheese

El Pastor

Tender Shredded Lamb, Red onions and Lime

La Crema (V)

Cream Pepper Sauce, Sauteed Peppers, Pickled Radish

El Maizal (VE)

Corn Pure, Burnt Corn Salsa, Salsa Roja

El Americano

Smash Burger Patty, American Cheese, Pickles, Special Sauce

La Champiñón (V)

Chipotle marinated mushrooms, refried beans, sour cream, pickled red onions

The Taqueria – Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadilla
£9.50

Grilled tortilla filled with our signature quesadilla mix

Jalapeno Quesadilla (V)
£8.50

A creamy quesadilla mix loaded with jalapenos

Beef Quesadilla
£9.50

Grilled Tortilla filled with a juicy beef mix

Quesadilla (V)
£7.50

Cheese, Grilled Peppers and Salsa

The Taqueria – Burritos

13.95 each

El Matador

8 Hour Slow Cooked Brisket Beef Chilli, Cheese, Rice, Jalapenos, Guacamole and Sour Cream

Los Puercos

Pulled Pork Slow Cooked in Orange Juice and Desperado, Cheese, Lettuce, Pickled Red Cabbage, Jalapeno and Sour Cream

Pollo Hermano

Lime Chicken, Sweetcorn, Red Onion, Jalapenos, Cheese, Sour Cream and Rice

Sandwich Tonto (VE)

Cauliflower and Walnut Chilli, Rice, Guacamole, Corn, Jalapenos and Lettuce. Ask to add cheese (V)

Hot Drinks

Served between 10am and 3pm

Cappuccino
£3.50
Latte
£3.50
Flat White
£3.40
Americano
£3.40
Macchiato
£3
Espresso
£2
Yorkshire Tea
£2
Green tea
£2
Mint Tea
£2
Earl Grey
£2

£5 Cocktails

Batanga
£5

Jose Cuervo Tequila, Lime Juice, Coca-Cola, Salt Rim

Tequila Sunrise
£5

Jose Cuervo Tequila, Cointreau Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Grenadine

Chapel
£5

Midori, Amaretto Veroni, Lime Juice, Apple Juice

Dragon Martini
£5

Smirnoff Vodka, Martini Vermouth Blanco, Dragonfruit and Mango Syrup

Irish Godfather
£5

Jameson Irish Whiskey, Amaretto Veroni

The Melon Man
£5

Smirnoff Vodka, Midori, Orange Juice, Grenadine

Paloma
£5

Jose Cuervo Tequila, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Soda

Cuba Libre
£5

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Coca-Cola, Lime

Mojito
£5

Bacardi Rum, Crushed Mint, Brown Sugar, Lime Juice, Fever-Tree Soda

Mexican Mule
£5

Jose Cuervo Tequila, Cointreau Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Cocktails

El Diablo
£6

Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

Siesta
£6

Jose Cuervo Tequila, Aperol Aperitivo, Fever-Tree Soda

Melon Mojito
£6

Bacardi Rum, Midori, Lime Juice, Crushed Mint, Brown Sugar, Fever-Tree Soda

Strawberry Mojito
£6

Bacardi Rum, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Crushed Mint, Fever-Tree Soda

Bramble
£6

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Lemonade

Strawberry Daquiri
£6

Bacardi Rum, Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice

White Russian
£6

Smirnoff Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Cream

Long Island Ice Tea
£10

Vodka, tequila, rum, triple sec, gin, lemon juice and cola

El Chupacabra
£10

Bacardi Rum, CM Dark Rum, CM Spiced Rum, La Fee Absinthe, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine

Extra Strong

One per customer

Aunt Roberta
£20

Absinthe, vodka, gin, brandy, blackberry liqueur. Named after its inventor known only as Aunt Roberta. She was a 1800s Alabama bootlegger who allegedly killed 34 of her patrons. This cocktail was later popularised by Billy Joe Spratt after her death.