1910 Balham Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to 1910 Balham, a culinary gem nestled in London that redefines Mexican dining. Located at 3 Ramsden Rd, SW12 8QX, this restaurant offers a vibrant menu highlighting fresh, high-quality ingredients. Patrons rave about the expertly crafted tacos, ceviche, and innovative cocktails, particularly the standout Paloma and unique mezcal selections.

  • Quality Dining: Guests appreciate the restaurant's attention to detail—from the intricate presentation of dishes to the friendly, knowledgeable staff.
  • Inclusive Options: Vegetarian and gluten-free options abound, demonstrating the restaurant's commitment to catering to diverse dietary needs.
  • Atmosphere: The lively ambiance, combined with regular events featuring tequila tastings, ensures an engaging experience.

Whether you're a local or just visiting, 1910 Balham invites you to savor delicious flavors in a warm, inviting setting that feels like a slice of Mexico in the heart of London. Reserve your table today!

COMIDA

TOTOPOS (VE)

Salted corn tortilla chips

$£3.00

GUACAMOLE (VE)

Smashed avocado, tomato, red onion, coriander & lime

$£6.00

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (V)

Refried black beans topped with feta. Available vegan (VE)

$£5.00

PICO DE GALLO (VE)

Chopped tomato, red onion, coriander & lime

$£4.00

CALAMARES FRITOS

Salt, pepper & guajillo fried squid with spring onion, red chilli, coriander & lime. Served with a side of jalapeno mayo

$£10.00

COSTILLAS DE ELOTE (V)

Six roasted sweetcorn 'ribs' marinated in a light chilli butter sauce & topped with jalapeno mayo, Parmesan cheese & micro coriander

$£8.00

SALSA ROJA (VE)

Roasted tomato, jalapeno, onion, garlic & coriander

$£3.50

SALSA VERDE (VE)

Roasted tomatillo, white onion, garlic, jalapeno & coriander

$£3.50

SALSA MANGO Y HABANERO (VE)

Pureed mango with tomato, onion, garlic & a kick of habanero chilli

$£3.50

SALSA DIABLO (VE)

Our secret blend of authentic Mexican chillis, with extra fire

$£3.50

COCHINITA PIBIL TACOS

One of the most famous dishes from the Yucatan Peninsula. Traditional slow roasted pulled pork marinated in achiote & habanero salsa, topped with pickled red onion & coriander

$£13.00

CARNE ASADA TACOS

Grilled flank steak on a bed of chipotle mash potato, with mint jalapeno mayonnaise, sliced avocado & fresh coriander

$£13.00

HONGOS CAPEADO TACOS (V)

Lightly battered oyster mushroom on a bed of shredded lettuce, topped with chipotle mayo & sliced jalapeno. Available vegan (VE)

$£12.00

PORK BELLY TACOS

Tomatillo-agave glazed pork belly on a bed of crunchy white cabbage marinated in a mint-cardamon vinaigrette, topped with watermelon radish & micro coriander

$£12.00

BAJA PESCADO TACOS

From Baja California. Lightly battered white fish on a bed of shredded lettuce, topped with chipotle mayo, red cabbage in a lime dressing & coriander

$£13.00

FILLET STEAK ALHAMBRE

Build your own tacos with diced, pan fried fillet steak, cooked with onion & bell peppers & topped with cheese. Designed for sharing, served with four soft corn tortillas.

$£18.00

QUESABIRRIA TIJUANA STYLE

Traditional quesadilla with slow cooked beef brisket marinated in a blend of spices authentic to Tijuana, with melted cheese, onion, red chilli & coriander. Served with a side of Birria gravy for dipping

$£13.00

TINGA QUESADILLA

Originating from Puebla & enjoyed all over Mexico. Shredded chicken cooked with onion in a tomato & chipotle sauce, with melted cheese. Served with a side of salsa verde

$£12.00

CEVICHE

King prawn & seabass ceviche with cucumber & sliced red onion on a bed of salsa de hierbas frescas. Topped with sliced jalapeno, watermelon radish & micro coriander. Served with crispy tostada halves

$£15.00

FLAUTAS DE PAPA (V)

A recipe passed down in Chef Mauricio's family. Chipotle mash potato rolled in two corn tortillas & fried, served on a bed of refried beans. Topped with sour cream, red onion, feta & micro coriander

$£11.00

ATUN TOSTADA

Yellowfin tuna tartare with lettuce, cucumber, tamari dressing, chipotle mayo, avocado sauce, salsa macha & micro coriander

$£13.00

HUERTO DE OREGANO

El Rayo Blanco Tequila, oregano, kiwi & sumac cordial

$£13.00

HUESO DE FRUTA

Verde Espadin Mezcal, Giffard apricot brandy, pickled peach, apricot & grape soda

$£13.00

TAMMY'S MARGARITA

El Rayo Plata Tequila, fresh lime, raspberry syrup

$£13.00

JALAPENO Y PEPINO

Pensador Espadin mezcal, jalapeno & cucumber agave syrup, fresh lime

$£13.00

AGUA FRESCA

Haymans gin, Cocchi Americano, basil, cucumber, soda

$£12.00

PUEBLA ICED TEA

Abasolo corn whisky, verjus, rooibos & vanilla tea

$£13.00

FRESA FIZZ

Strawberry-infused El Rayo Plata Tequila, fresh lime, strawberry & basil syrup, soda

$£13.00

PINA Y POMELO

Dutch Barn apple vodka, pineapple & grapefruit liqueur, fresh lemon, vegan foamer, pineapple & star anise bitters

$£13.00

HOUSE COCKTAILS

AGAVE TWISTS

MEXICAN CHANCLA

El Rayo Blanco, Midori, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime

$£13.00

MENTA JULEP

Vivir Reposado Tequila, mint, agave, fresh lime

$£13.00

OAXACA MARTINI

Dangerous Don Espadin Mezcal, Cocchi Americano, orange bitters

$£14.00

CABRON PICANTE

El Cabron Espadin mezcal, fresh lime, chilli & coriander agave

$£13.00

MARGARITA

El Rayo Plata Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime. Served with a salt rim

$£13.00

BATANGA

El Rayo Reposado Tequila, Mexican cola, fresh lime

$£13.00

EL DIABLO

Vivir Reposado Tequila, Giffard blackcurrant liqueur, fresh lime, ginger beer

$£13.00

SOURS

Your choice of spirit shaken with citrus, agave & vegan foamer: Amares Espadin mezcal El Gobernador pisco Adriatico amaretto Four Roses small-batch bourbon

$£13.00

TOMMY'S MARGARITA

El Rayo Plata Tequila, fresh lime, agave syrup. Served over ice

$£13.00

PALOMA

Tico Rosa Tequila, grapefruit, agave, fresh lime, grapefruit soda

$£13.00

COSMOPOLITAN

Lemon infused Sapling vodka, Narano bitter orange liqueur, fresh lime, cranberry

$£13.00

MOJITO

Planteray 3 Star rum, fresh mint, fresh lemon & lime, Demerara sugar, soda

$£13.00

CLASSICS

VINO BLANCO

OSADO WHITE MALBEC

2021, Mendoza, Argentina. Fresh on the nose, with aromas of red fruits & delicate notes of white flowers with refreshing citrus flavours.

$£32.00

YEALANDS ETATE ALBARINO

2022, Gisbourne, New Zealand. Showcasing layers of ripe yellow plum, lifted lime blossom & sea spray. The palate is lively with bright acidity & lingering minerality.

$£37.00

WEINGUT WINTER KALKSTEIN RIESLING

2023, Rheinhessen, Germany. A distinctive, slightly salty minerality flavour with juicy, fruity notes & a touch of citrus.

$£42.00

MAISON BOUTINOT CUVEE EDALISE COTES DE PROVENCE

2022, France. Crisp & refreshing. Delicate, pale salmony pink in colour, with notes of white peaches, redcurrants & mandarin.

$£40.00

VINO ROSE

VINO ROJO

VOL D'ANIMA DE RAIMAT

2020, Costa del Serge, Spain. Tempranillo, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of black fruits, cocoa & spices. Ripe-fruit on the palate, backed by a toasty note.

$£32.00

CATENA VISTA FLORES MALBEC

2022, Mendoza, Argentina. Ripe, dark red fruit aromas with delicate notes of lavender, violet & mocha, with a rich mouthfeel & hints of leather & spices.

$£37.00

ZUCCARDI CABERNET FRANC

2022, Mendoza, Argentina. Intensely aromatic with notes of ripe red & black fruits with rich spices. Firm, ripe tannins & a long finish.

$£42.00

BOTTEGA POETI BRUT PROSECCO

2020, Veneto, Italy. Apple, white peach, citrus fruits & delicate floral notes on the nose. The palate is fresh, delicate & balanced.

$£35.00

JEIO BRUT PROSECCO ROSE

2021, Veneto, Italy. Soft, fruity & refreshing with flavours of citrus, rose & raspberry. Fine & persistent bubbles & a long lasting finish.

$£35.00

VINO SPARKLING

CERVEZA DRAUGHT

CORONA

4.5% ABV. Pilsner-style lager from Mexico City. Clean, crisp & light

$£7.50

MAHOU

4.8% ABV. Pilsner-style lager from Madrid. Light, floral & refreshing

$£7.50

PACIFICO

4.5% ABV. Pilsner-style lager from Mazatlan

$£5.90

MODELO

4.4% ABV. Pilsner-style lager from Mexico City

$£5.90

DAURA DAMM (GF)

5.4% ABV. Pilsner-style lager from Spain

$£5.90

CERVEZA BOTTLES

CERVEZA ALCOHOL-FREE

CORONA CERO

0% ABV. Non-alcoholic pilsner-style lager from Mexico City. Clean, crisp & light

$£4.50

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BEER

Lager with a blend of tomato juice, spices & citrus

$£6.00

MICHELADA

SOFTS

HARROGATE SPRING WATER 75CL

Still

$£4.00

JARRITOS

Cola

$£4.00

HOMEMADE SODAS

Lemonade

$£3.50

JUICES

Orange

$£2.75

SPARKLING 200ML

Coca-Cola Zero

$£2.50

SPARKLING 275ML

Apple & Mint

$£3.50

TEQUILA: FAVORITOS DE LA CASA

Three of our favourite expressions showcasing difference aging processes: 1. Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco 2. Mijenta Reposado 3. ArteNom 1146 Anejo

$£40.00

TEQUILA: LOS MAMALONES

A selection of premium Tequilas including a Blanco, a Reposado & a Cristalino: 1. Fuenteseca Blanco 2. Clase Azul Reposado 3. Komos Anejo Cristalino

$£65.00

SABORES ESPECIALES

Examples of Agave Spirits which have got creative with different flavour infusions: 1. 1800 Coconut Tequila 2. Hacien Pineapple Tequila 3. Dangerous Don Mandarin Mezcal

$£30.00

MEZCAL: RECIEN LLEGADOS

New additions to our collection from small, artisanal agave spirit producers: 1. Hedonista Espadin 2. Ramo De Rosa Tobala 3. Derrumbes Durrango

$£40.00

MEZCAL: JOYAS OCULTAS

A selection of premium Mezcals including an agave blend, an Espadin & Salmiana: 1. Xiaman Tepextate y Espadin 2. Enmascarado 54 3. Lost Explorer Salmiana

$£65.00

RARO Y MARAVILLOSO

Unusual expressions celebrating the wide variety available in the world of agave spirits: 1. Dangerous Don Cafe 2. 4th Rabbit 3. Aguamiel Bacanora

$£40.00

AGAVE TASTING FLIGHTS

SPIRITS RUM

Plantateray 3 Star

Caribbean

$£8.50

Planteray Original Dark

Jamaica & Barbados

$£10.25

Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva

Venezuela

$£11.25

El Destilado Oaxacan

Mexico

$£12.00

Ron Zacapa 23 Yr

Guatamala

$£14.50