Christmas Quesadilla

This debutant dish may have to become a staple. It was a new JaMexmas favourite for multiple people on the day I visited.

It’s sorrel-glazed ham, gungo peas and cheese pressed in a grilled tortilla. The gooeyness of melted cheddar and thickened earthiness of refried gungo mixed well with the holiday ham’s salty sweetness. A triangular cut makes the quesadilla easy to grab and bite into on the go.

CHRISTmas 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 to have burrito fillings in a bowl or wrap!

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. peas, veggies, and rice add texture to 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 cream cheese 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 hot(!) 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 didn’t taste 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 is a good balance of tart and sweet. Its tequila is well-chased with the sorrel flavour, allowing you to lightly feel its effects before getting a full taste of it. Their scarlet, homemade drink is rimmed with sweet and salty sorrel.

Sorrel Shandy Bomb

Shandy is a beer-based beverage with lemon or lemon-lime mixed in. Chilitos’ JaMexmas Shandy Bomb features sorrel plus 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!