La Quattro turns its Victoria Avenue dining room into a sociable place for Mexican-inspired food, whether the plan is a table of tacos or a catered function. Reservations, pickup and delivery sit alongside regular dine-in service, so the same menu can serve a night out or an at-home gathering. Its emphasis on shareable dishes makes the restaurant particularly easy to navigate with a group.
Snacks and tapas set up the meal with plenty of contrasting flavours. Salsa roja comes with house-made corn chips, while esquites, patatas bravas and guacamole cover corn, potato and avocado. Pumpkin chimichangas, crispy cauliflower, fried chicken, jalapeño poppers and pan-seared prawns bring heft and crunch, giving a table enough variety to assemble a substantial grazing-style first course.
Soft-shell tacos are the menu's most expansive section. Fillings run from crispy cauliflower and pork belly to lamb, turmeric fish, chicken, skirt steak, fried chicken and blackened duck. Each is paired with its own mix of crema, fruit, vegetables and garnishes rather than relying on one repeated set of toppings. That range lets diners compare several combinations while keeping the meal informal and easy to share.
Larger appetites are covered by mushroom and chicken fajitas, pork quesadilla, chicken or beef chimichangas, ancho pork ribs, a fiery chicken-and-rice dish and tarakihi with coconut and spinach. A separate vegan menu extends from snacks and tacos to chimichanga, fajitas and churros. Churros also appear with key lime pie, flan and chocolate brownie on the main dessert list, giving the meal several distinct finishes.
Address: 13 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
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La Quattro Menu
Snacks
Salsa Roja
with house made corn chips (V)(GF)
Esquites
(corn off the cob) w burnt butter, sour cream, parmesan, tortillas (V) (GFO)
Patata Bravas
w salsa roja, chipotle crema, olive powder (V)(GF)
Guacamole
w tomato pico, peanuts, house made corn chips (V)(GF)
Tapas (Good for sharing)
Chimichangas
w roast pumpkin, black beans, spinach, parmesan, salsa (V)
Battered Cauliflower Florets
w jalapeno crema, garlic salt, smoky chilli powder (V)
Southern Jerk Fried Chicken
w lime salt, chipotle crema. MUST TRY!
Frida’s Fried Chicken
w garlic crema, spicy pickled carrots, cured onions,
Jalapeño Poppers
w jalapeno crema, cured onion, feta, olive powder (V)
Pan Seared Prawns
w coconut salsa, mixed salad (GF)
Soft Shell Tacos ( 6 inch, 1 serve )
Gluten free option available. Not good for sharing.
Crispy Cauliflower
w chipotle crema, tomato pico, sesame seeds, micro green (V)
Smoked Pork Belly
w jalapeno crema, cured onions, pineapple, mesclun
Naughty Lamb
w garlic crema, pomegranate molasses, apple, micro greens
Turmeric Fish
w jalapeno crema, cured onions, pineapple, peanuts, micro greens
Chicken n Cheese
w garlic crema, oregano, olive powder, micro greens
Skirt Steak
w chipotle crema, black beans, tomato pico, feta cheese
Fried Chicken
w chipotle crema, slaw, cured onion, peanuts, micro greens
Blackened Duck
w ginger crema, mango, cured onions, almonds, crispy kale
Mains
Mushroom Fajitas
w coconut salsa, onion, capsicum, sour cream, rice, tortillas(V) (GFO)
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
w onion, capsicum, spinach, slaw, potato, sour cream, salsa
Chicken Chimichanga
w pumpkin, spinach, beans, cucumber, salsa, saffron yoghurt
Pulled Beef Chimichanga
w pumpkin, spinach, beans, cucumber, salsa, saffron yoghurt
Ancho Pork Ribs
w Mexican slaw NUFF SAID! (GF)
Suicide Bomber Chicken
w rice, mix salad Seriously hot seriously tasty!
Chicken Fajitas
w chipotle, onion, capsicum, sour cream, rice, tortillas (GFO)
Coconut N Spinach Fish
pan fried tarakihi, crispy potato, pumpkin, mix salad (GF)
Salads
Beetroot Slaw
w mesclun, cabbage, carrot, apple, feta, pumpkin seeds(V)(GF)
Pulled Chicken
w mesclun, cucumber, slaw, pear, cured onions, sesame seeds (GF)
Desserts
Churros
w cinnamon sugar, chocolate crema, vanilla ice cream (V)
Key Lime Pie
w soaked raisins and vanilla ice cream (V)
Mexican Flan
w whipped cream, peanut praline (V)
Warm Chocolate Brownie
served with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream (V)(GF)
Ice Cream Sundae
vanilla ice cream served with your choice of chocolate, strawberry or caramel sauce (GF)(V)
Vegan Menu – Snacks
Salsa Roja
w house made chips (GF)
Esquites
(corn off the cob) w peanut butter warm tortillas (GFO)
Guacamole
w pico de gallo, spiced peanuts, corn chips (GF)
Patata Bravas
w salsa, cucumber, olive powder (GF)
Jalapeño Poppers
w salsa, cured onions, vegan cheese, micro greens
Vegan Menu – Soft Shell Tacos
Crispy Potato
w salsa roja, cucumber, cured onions (GFO)
Cauliflower taco
w salsa roja, tomato pico, sesame seeds
Vegan Menu – Big Plates
Pumpkin n Spinach Chimmichanga
w potato, v cheese, salsa, onion, cucumber
Mushroom Fajitas
w capsicum, onion, salsa, rice, tortillas (GFO)
Vegan Menu – Desserts
Vegan Churros
w cinnamon sugar, coconut crema
Kids Menu
Handcut Fries w tomato sauce
Cheese Quesadilla w side of sour cream
Chicken Quesadilla w cheese, side of sour cream
Kids Menu – Sweet Stuff
Churros w chocolate n vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream Sundae of choice chocolate, caramel or strawberry
Dessert Drinks
Taylors Port
After Dinner Liqueurs
(Baileys, Galliano, Brandy, kahlua, Midori, Malibu )
Single Malt Whisky
(Glenfiddich 12yo)
Tea
English Breakfast Tea
Green Tea
Ginger Lemon Tea
Kids Menu – Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Fanta
Ginger Beer
Lemon Lime bitters
Raspberry Coke
Raspberry Sprite
Kids Menu – Juices
Orange
Apple
Pineapple
Kids Menu – House Made Sodas
Strawberry and Lime
Passionfruit and Orange
Mango and Rosemary
Kiwifruit and Lime
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