Mexican week at McGill's!



Mexican Churros

Second week in the month and that means it's time to enjoy some Mexican delights.  And it's even getting warm enough that you may be able to enjoy the patio in the evening.  Ahhh the patio and sangria . . . sounds like a perfect evening to me.



Chocolate Ancho Crème Brûlée



For sure your hardest decision this week is going to be which appetizer to have.  We're offering you four!  And because it's Mexican week, you know what that means.  That's right . . .  fried ice cream!  You definitely need to try this.  

Mexican Fried Ice Cream



McGill's is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  Always freshly prepared, our cuisine will have you coming back for more and eagerly anticipating Mexican week each time it rolls around.  Enjoy fine dining in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.  Give us a call on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are located at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love to have you join us.

Come and enjoy yourself!  ¡Pásatelo bien!

Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer

Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Jalapeno peppers split and stuffed with cheese and salsa verde, sprinkled in bacon and grilled.  Served with sour cream

Salsa & Guac

Quad-coloured corn tortilla chips.  Served with house-made salsa cruda and fresh guacamole

 

Shrimp and Scallop Posole

Medallions of scallops and shrimp simmered in a light broth.  Finished with fresh cilantro

 

Mushroom and Butternut Squash Empanadas

Fluffy dough stuffed with squash and mushroom purée, seasoned with a touch of heat and fried golden.  Served with our tomatillo sauce

 

Main Course

McGill's Beef Burritos

Local ground beef and our house-made molasses slow-cooked baked beans, sautéed with fresh peppers and authentic Mexican spices, wrapped up in a flour tortilla.  Served with sour cream and Mexican corn salad

Vegetarian Tostadas

Grilled flour tortilla with black beans, roasted tomatillo sauce, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce and Monterey Jack cheese.  Served with a side of toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies

Chicken Mole

Tender chicken breast grilled and finished in a traditional Mexican mole sauce.  Served with toasted garlic rice with lime and chillies, and Chef's select seasonal vegetables

 

Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Crème Brûlée

Rich dark Cacao Barry chocolate married with spicy ancho pepper, blended into a smooth creamy custard, sprinkled with sugar and caramelized.  The heat of the ancho and the sweetness of the chocolate make this dessert perfect!

Mexican Churros

Light and fluffy Spanish dough fried golden and tossed in cinnamon and sugar.  Served with dark chocolate dipping ganache

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Slow-churned vanilla ice cream rolled in cinnamon sugar and corn flakes, flash-fried golden.  Served with caramel sauce and chocolate drizzle in a crispy tortilla

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our fabulous Mexican menu.