Sam's Cali Cantina Menu

100% GRASS FED ANGUS BEEF.
COOKED PINK.
ANGUS BEEF
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
FRESH GUAC
STREAKY BACON
ADD TO YOUR BURGER...
SIMPLE (PICKLES + $2.5)
angus beef, american cheddar, lettuce, tomato,
white onion and sam's sauce
UNCLE (DBL BEEF + $6)
angus beef, american cheddar, pickles, white
onion, sam's sauce, ketchup and mustard
MCSAM DOUBLE (BACON + $5)
double angus beef, double american cheddar,
pickles, lettuce, white onion and sam's sauce
BBQ BACON
angus beef, american cheddar, bacon, lettuce,
tomato, pickles, white onion, sam's sauce and
BBQ sauce
SPICY (BACON + $5)
angus beef, american cheddar, lettuce, onion,
jalapeños, chipotle mayo and tajin seasoning
(VO)
HOT HONEY
southern fried chicken, slaw, hot honey glazing,
jalapeños and ranch
BACON BIRD
southern fried chicken, streaky bacon, american
cheddar, lettuce, white onion and sam's sauce
PLANT-BASED BEEF (DBL VG. BEEF + $6)
vegan beef, american cheddar, lettuce, tomato,
pickles, white onion, ketchup and mustard
(VO)
GLUTEN FREE BUN
AMERICAN CHEDDAR
PICKLES
JALAPE
ÑOS
6
7
4
5
3
2.5
2.5
2.5
DIETARY REQUESTS? LET US KNOW
(GF) GLUTEN FREE (VG) VEGAN (VO) VEGAN OPTION
15
16
21
19
19
18
18
17
HOUSE MADE CORN CHIPS
with a side of guac, cotija cheese, herb oil
(GF)(VG)
BIRRIA NACHOS
slow braised beef birria, house made corn chips,
sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa verde, three cheeses
MUSHROOM BIRRIA NACHOS
braised mushroom and jackfruit birria, sour cream, pico
de gallo, salsa verde, three cheeses
(GF)(VO)
POPCORN CHICKEN BITES OR TENDERS
with house made seasoning, plus a side sauce:
• SAM’S SAUCE
• HONEY GLAZING

CORN RIBS
fresh sweetcorn ribs, tajin seasoning, lime crema, cotija
cheese, herb oil drizzle
(GF)(VO)
CRISPY FRIED PRAWNS
lightly coated prawns prepared in-house and served
with a side of chipotle crema
(GF)
CHARRED CORN SALAD
finely sliced iceberg lettuce, charred corn, fresh
jalapeños, lime crema and topped with cotija cheese
(GF)
mexican red rice, pico de gallo, salsa verde, mayo,
iceberg lettuce, corn and black bean salsa, three
cheeses, pickled red onion, coriander, topped with
corn chips and your choice of:
23
24
13
22
18
14
13
16
HOT CHIPS
with sam's seasoning
(GF)(VG)
SWEET POTATO FRIES
with sam's seasoning
(GF)(VG)
CHIP DIPS
sam's sauce. chipotle crema. garlic aioli.
chipotle mayo. bbq sauce. ranch.
BIRRIA LOADED FRIES
slow braised beef birria, 3 cheeses, pico de gallo
and chipotle crema
(GF)
MUSHROOM BIRRIA FRIES
braised mushroom and jackfruit birria, three cheeses,
chipotle crema, pico de gallo
(GF)(VO)
7
8
2.5
23
22
AUTHENTIC CORN TACOS. 2 PER SERVE.
BEEF QUESABIRRIA
slow braised beef birria, white onion, 3 cheeses,
pickled red onion, served with a side of rich beef
consome for dipping your tacos!
(GF)
BAJA FISH
lightly coated fried fish, lime slaw, fresh avocado,
chipotle mayo
(GF)
PORK CARNITAS
pork shoulder cooked in citrus broth, fresh guac,
grilled cheese, pickled red onion, chile habanero
hot sauce
(GF)
CRISPY PRAWN
lightly coated prawns, lime slaw, guac, chipotle
mayo, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños
(GF)
LAMB BARBACOA
slow cooked lamb barbacoa, salsa verde, pickled
red onion, cotija cheese, coriander
(GF)
MUSHROOM BIRRIA
braised mushroom and jackfruit birria, pickled red
onion, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
(GF)(VO)
20
18
18
18
18
18
BOWLS A HEALTHY OPTION (GUAC + $4)
• BAJA FISH
• BEEF BIRRIA
• PORK CARNITAS
• LAMB BARBACOA
• GRILLED CHICKEN
• CRISPY FRIED PRAWN
• SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
• MUSHROOM & JACKFRUIT BIRRIA
• CHIPOTLE MAYO
• CHIPOTLE CREMA
(GF)

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Welcome to Sam’s where the heart of
South Yarra meets the soul of American
and Mexican cuisine.
For a decade, we've been the go-to
spot for burger enthusiasts,
but today we redefine tradition by
infusing our classic American fare with
the bold flavours of Cali inspired
Mexican street food.
We proudly use local produce including
100% Victorian grass fed angus beef
and authentic corn tortillas
locally made.
HOT LOADED COOKIES
nutella ferrero rocher. salted caramel.
pistachio & white chocolate. lotus biscoff
(VG)

HOUSE MADE BROWNIE
chocolate and dulce de leche brownie,
rich and decadent, served hot with vanilla
ice cream and caramel popcorn

CHEF’S TEQUILA LIME CHEESECAKE
served with a pretzel crumb and strawberry coulis
10
15
15
(ice cream and fudge sauces + $6)
6.5
5.5
6
4
4.5
• salted caramel
• hershey's chocolate
• choc peanut butter
• coconut bounty
• banana
• vanilla bean
• cherry ripe
• strawberry raspberry
dairy / vegan $12
JARRITOS
mexican cola. guava. mandarin. lime.
BUNDABERG
passionfruit. lemon lime bitters. ginger beer.
san pellegrino sparkling mineral water.
still water.
coke. coke no sugar. lemonade.