JaMexmas Burrito / Whole Bowl

Considering my regular order from the Chilitos menu is a burrito bowl, this close cousin was my favourite item from the JaMexmas menu. A satisfying mix of comfort in a bowl, with all its ingredients as a one-dish meal. You can choose between a burrito wrap or a bowl of the ingradients!

The regular whole bowl’s black beans are replaced by refried gungo peas – another Jamaican Christmas favourite. The protein of choice for the holiday is chunks of sorrel-glazed ham. The heart of the bowl is sweet & spicy slaw and cilantro rice, all topped with pineapple pico de gallo salsa.

The Christmas ham’s saltiness is complemented well by the sweetness of the sorrel and pine flavours. Veggies, rice, and peas add texture and bulk up the filling meal. A serving of tortilla chips is a nice side to add crunch (plus another way to scoop and enjoy the bowl).

• Sorrel-glazed ham
• Cilantro rice
• Refried gungo peas

Sorrel Cheesecake Chimichangas

This chimichanga twist is a pleasant surprise! The regular dish is normally stuffed with a savoury filling and dipped in nacho cheese sauce, but the JaMexmas version is a whole different experience. In this edition, a deep-fried flour tortilla is instead stuffed with cheesecake filling, sorrel glaze and peanut brittle. They’re served with a sorrel dipping sauce on the side. Now churros have some company for Chilitos dessert picks.

Chimichangas are served as a hot(!) trio; compacted heat helps the cream cheese ooze as you bite into the molten goodness. The subtle taste of peanut brittle is a pleasant surprise and, in my opinion, an unexpected flavour booster. I have a very small sweet tooth, but the dessert chimichangas thankfully were not overly sugary. If you’re a cheesecake lover, this should be a great option for you to try!

Sorrel Margarita

This annual crowd favourite has returned! Chilitos Sorrel Margarita tasted a bit different this year to me, and I love it same way. It didn’t taste as sweet as previous years, but instead had more tart flavour, which I guess is from a bit more ginger. The scarlet drink is rimmed with sweet and salty sorrel.

Its tequila is well-chased with the sorrel flavour, allowing you to lightly feel its effects without real tasting it. As someone who prefers their sorrel with a gingery tang, for me it was sweeter than I would’ve liked. Apparently that was partly due to Chilitos considering the feedback of many loyal patrons who requested it be sweeter.

Sorrel Shandy Bomb

Shandy is a beer-based beverage with lemon or lemon-lime mixed in. Chilitos’ JaMexmas Shandy Bomb features my favouritest Red Stripe flavour, sorrel beer.

The light, refreshing drink is completed with a shot of Fireball whiskey! You may choose to pour it into the beer shandy or bomb drop the whole shot glass in the cup for dramatic effect.

Sorrel Fresca

This is the only non-alcoholic drink on Chilitos’ JaMexmas menu. A Fresca is a crisp citrus soft drink; the JaMexican version bubbles with sorrel flavour, lime, and hint of rosemary.

It’s a light and refreshing option, kinda like Christmas breeze in a glass!