El Castillo is a contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar at 25b Pier Place on Newhaven Pier in Edinburgh. Its waterfront position and terrace make the setting a notable part of the visit, while the spacious dining room works equally well for relaxed meals, groups and evenings built around food and drinks.
The menu covers Mexican favourites including tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, fajitas, nachos and enchiladas. Taco fillings such as chicken tinga and barbacoa beef illustrate the kitchen’s approach, bringing slow cooked, well seasoned meats together with salsas, vegetables and the contrasting textures expected from this style of food.
Small plates can be shared across the table, while grills and a Mexican beef burger offer more substantial alternatives. The broad format lets diners build a meal from snacks and tacos or settle on a single larger dish, with vegetarian choices providing options beyond the meat based favourites.
Cocktails and the full bar complement the lively food and help position El Castillo as both a casual restaurant and a social evening destination. The terrace is especially suited to taking in the pier setting when conditions allow, and guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and kitchen procedures with staff before ordering.
Address: 25b Pier Place, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4LP, Scotland
El Castillo Newhaven Menu
Tacos & Quesadillas
Tacos
Soft wheat tortillas filled with chipotle aioli, slaw, cheese, a filling of your choice and topped with salsa. Fillings: Barbacoa beef / Chicken Tinga / Macsween Haggis / Loaded Chilli Con Carne / Crispy Fried Fish / Barbacoa lamb / Falafel & Humous / Crispy Cauliflower.
Quesadillas
Soft tortilla with a filling of your choice, toasted & served with salsa. Spicy Chicken, Pepper, Onion & Cheese.
Quesadillas
Soft tortilla with a filling of your choice, toasted & served with salsa. Chipotle Beef, Onion, Pepper & Cheese.
Quesadillas
Soft tortilla with a filling of your choice, toasted & served with salsa. Garlicy Mushroom & Eggplant.
Nachos & Sides
Bowl of Nachos Chips
Dipping sauces £2.25 each: Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa Brava, Refried Beans, Queso Fundido Fondue.
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips with cheese, jalapeños, tomato salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Toppings £3 each: Barbacoa Bee / Chipotle Chicken / Haggis.
Straight Cut Fries
Marinated Olives
Chunky Chips
Mexican Slaw
Cheesy BBQ Fries
Mexican Rice
Parmesan Garlic Fries
Chipotle Aioli
Onion Rings
Guacamole
Mexican Corn
Jalapeños
House Salad
Tortilla Bread
Street Food & Small Plates
All of our street food is made for sharing, feel free to order 3 to 4 dishes per person.
Smoked Haddock Chowder
Crusty Bread
Jalapeño Poppers
Ranch Dip
Tempura Cauliflower Bites
Habanero Cheese Sauce
Patatas Bravas
Seasoned Potato Cubes, Aioli
Spiced Lamb Chops
Chipotle Sauce
Pan Fried Oumi Cheese
Jalapeño Spiced Mango Chutney
Gambas al Ajilo
Peeled Prawns in Coconut Sauce
El Castillo Fried Chicken
Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Aioli
Habanero Chicken Wings
Spicy & Juicy Chicken Wings
Chilli Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Chilli Con Carne
Albondigas
Mexican Pork Meatballs in Garlic Tomato Sauce
Seafood & Grill
Poached Smoked Haddock
Creamy Mash, Mustard cream Sauce
Grilled Scottish Salmon
New Potatoes, Tomato Salsa, Broccoli, Salsa Verde
Fish & Chips (haddock)
Mushy peas, Tartare Sauce
Scampi & Chips
Mushy peas, Tartare Sauce
Seafood Trio
Grilled Salmon, Sea bass, Prawns, New potato, Chilli & Garlic Butter.
Chargrilled Sirloin Steak
8oz Steak, Spring Onion Mash, Broccoli, Garlic Mushrooms, Jus
El Castillo Mixed Grill
Grilled Chicken Breast, Lamb Chops, Meatballs, Cumin Potato,
Grilled Lamb Chops
Spice Rubbed Lamb Chops, Spring Onion Mash, Broccoli, Jus
Burritos & Bowls
Burrito Bowl
Served with Salad or Fries. Mexican rice, cabbage slaw, cheese, salad, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream – choose your favourite: Grilled Chicken / Shredded Beef Brisket / El Castillo Fried Chicken / Roasted Vegetables.
Burrito
Served with Salad or Fries. Wheat tortilla loaded with Mexican rice, cabbage slaw, refried beans, cheese, pico – choose your favourite: Chicken Tinga / Shredded Beef Brisket / Roasted Vegetable.
Fajitas
Tex-Mex cuisine, perfectly seasoned vegetables and meat served sizzling with guacamole, grated cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, roasted tomato salsa and soft wheat tortillas – Choose your favourite.
Chicken Fajita
Steak Fajita
Prawn Fajita
Mushroom Fajita
Mixed Fajita
Enchilada & Curry Bowls
Enchilada
Soft wheat tortilla, Mexican rice, gratinated cheese, Bravas sauce, Refried beans – Choose your favorite: Chicken Enchilada / Roasted Vegetable Enchilada.
Curry Bowl & Rice
Meat Stew | Chorizo, Chicken Breast, Meatballs, Mexican Rice
Curry Bowl & Rice
Vegetable Stew | Eggplant, Peppers, Okra, Corn, Chickpeas, Mexican Rice
Curry Bowl & Rice
Seafood Stew | Cod, Prawns, Mussels, Mexican Rice
Curry Bowl & Rice
Lamb Stew | House Special Slow cooked lamb, Mexican Rice
Curry Bowl & Rice
Chilli Con Carne | Minced Beef, Kidney Beans, Mexican Rice, Tortilla Chips
Curry Bowl & Rice
Fish Pie | Smoked Haddock, Cod, Prawns, Cheesy Mash
Burgers
Mexican Beef Burger
Relish, Baby Gem, Tomato, Jalapeño Peppers & Melted Cheese
Grilled Chicken Burger
Chargrilled Fajita Spiced Chicken Fillet, Relish, Baby Gem, Tomato, Melted Cheese
El Castillo Chicken Burger
Buttermilk Marinated Crispy Chicken, Relish, Baby Gem, Tomato, Melted Cheese
El Castillo Vege Burger
Beetroot Quinoa Burger, Relish, Baby Gem, Tomato, Avocado, Vegan Cheese
Desserts
£4 each
Banana & Walnut Cake
Banana ice cream
Mango Cheesecake
seasonal berry, Mango ice cream
Churros
Cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce
Strawberry and vanilla Waffle
Berries, vanilla ice cream
Belgian Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate sauce
Ice Cream & Sorbets
£1.50 per scoop
Coconut
Banana
Rum & Raisin
Toffee Apple
Mince Pie
Kids Menu
Choose One Main, One Dessert and One Drink for £6.00
Crispy Fish Fingers
Crunchy Chicken Nuggets
Wholetail Scampi
Chicken Quesadillas
Fries
Choose a side
Curly Fries
Choose a side
Salad
Choose a side
Churros and Chocolate Dip
Dessert
Scoop of Coconut and Banana Ice Cream
Dessert
Coke
Drink
Fanta
Drink
Sprite
Drink
Fruit Juices – Orange
Drink
Fruit Juices – Apple
Drink
Fruit Juices – Pineapple
Drink
Fruit Juices – Mango
Drink
Classic Cocktails
Mojito
Rum, Lime and Mint
Michelada
Beer, Mixed Spice, Tomato
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon Whiskey, Cane Syrup, Lime, Egg White
Daiquiri
Choose Flavors (Strawberry, Raspberry, Passion fruit)
Tequila Cocktails
Bloody Maria
Tequila, Lime, Spice Sauce, Tomato Juice
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Paloma
Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Bitters
El diablo
Tequila, Crème De Cassis, Lime, Ginger beer
Margarita
Classic Margarita
Tequila, Orange Liquor, Sour Mix
Flavoured Margarita
Strawberry, Raspberry, Passion Fruit or Mango
El Castillo Margarita
Tequila, Coriander & Jalapeno Saccharum, Sour Mix
Chilli Margarita
Tequila Infused with Chilli, Sour Mix
Bottled Beers & Cider
Corona
Modelo
Sol
Pacifico Clara
Spirits
Gin mare
Tanqueray Lond Dry Gin
Lind & lime
Edinburgh Gin Raspberry
Mocktails
3.95
Honey Spritz
Heather Honey, Apple Nectar, Pear
Cinnamon Cooler
Cranberry, Apple, Mint
Virgin Colada
Pineapple, Coconut and Cream
Strawberry Cobbler
Strawberries, Lime, Lemonade