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$21.60Two juicy 3 oz. beef patties grilled to perfection, stacked with caramelized onions, charred jalapeños, melted American cheese, pickles, and smoky chipotle aioli on a toasted bun. Served with a side of crispy fries.
Two juicy 3 oz. beef patties grilled to perfection, stacked with caramelized onions, charred jalapeños, melted American cheese, pickles, and smoky chipotle aioli on a toasted bun. Served with a side of crispy fries.
Crispy cantina-style chicken wings available in your choice of signature sauces: classic Original Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, or rich Mezcal Tavern Style.
Warm flour tortilla griddled with melted Chihuahua cheese and filled with your choice of savory al pastor pork or tender carne asada, finished with fresh cilantro and diced onions.
Golden french fries smothered in warm, rich queso sauce and topped with your choice of carne asada or al pastor pork, diced onions, fresh cilantro, cool sour cream, and homemade guacamole.
Fresh tilapia, tender carrots, red onions, cilantro, and spicy habanero peppers marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice for a vibrant, citrus-cured seafood classic.
Chilled succulent shrimp served in a traditional spiced tomato sauce tossed with diced onions, cilantro, creamy avocado, fresh lime juice, and a subtle kick of jalapeño.
Two classic flour quesadillas griddled with melted Chihuahua cheese, sliced into 8 bite-sized pieces. Option to add seasoned steak or grilled chicken.
Bubbly, molten Chihuahua cheese served with your choice of homemade Salsa Verde or Salsa Roja, accompanied by warm soft tortillas.
Four mini burritos filled with Mexican rice, beans, and cheese, fried until golden and crispy. Option to add steak or chicken. Finished with fresh guacamole and sour cream.
Creamy homemade guacamole prepared daily using ripe avocados, lime, onion, and cilantro. Served with a generous basket of crisp tortilla chips.
Two artisanal handmade tamales wrapped in corn husks, stuffed with tender shredded pork or chicken, and served with your choice of authentic salsa.
Panela cheese baked with olive oil, aromatic garlic, oregano, and thyme, immersed in a warm ranchera sauce. Served with fresh tortillas.
Freshly fried, crunchy corn tortilla chips served alongside our signature homemade red and green Mexican salsas.
Crispy homemade tortilla chips paired with a refreshing blend of diced fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice.
Platter of three soft tacos with your choice of protein, customized with fresh cilantro, onions, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Served with traditional Mexican rice and beans.
Slow-cooked, tender beef birria layered with melted Chihuahua cheese, chopped cilantro, and onions inside crisp corn tortillas. Served with savory birria consommé for dipping, rice, and beans.
An oversized flour tortilla filled with savory beans, cheese, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, cool sour cream, and your choice of protein. Accompanied by rice and beans.
A bowl filled with flavorful beans, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sour cream, and your choice of protein. Served with Mexican rice and beans on the side.
Our signature burrito packed with protein, beans, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream, smothered in savory red salsa and melted cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Classic burrito filled with protein, beans, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream, smothered in tangy Green Tomatillo Salsa and melted cheese. Accompanied by rice and beans.
Large warm flour tortilla folded around melted Chihuahua cheese and seared until golden. Served with sides of Mexican rice and beans.
Quesadilla filled with melted cheese and stuffed with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, sour cream, and creamy guacamole. Served alongside rice and beans.
Traditional Mexican sandwich prepared on butter-toasted telera bread, layered with your choice of protein, lettuce, tomato, beans, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
Crispy flat corn tortillas loaded with your choice of meat, topped with refried beans, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, queso fresco, and cool sour cream.
Sizzling marinated skirt steak grilled with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
Seasoned grilled chicken breast sauteed with fresh onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and zucchini. Accompanied by Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
Plump grilled shrimp cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini on a sizzling skillet. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
A colorful mix of grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini served sizzling hot with rice, beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm tortillas.
Combination of tender grilled steak and chicken sauteed with mixed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
Charbroiled steak and juicy grilled shrimp cooked with mixed vegetables on a hot skillet. Served with rice, beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
Grilled chicken breast paired with juicy shrimp, sautéed with bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
Single custom taco built to order with your choice of protein, fresh toppings, and salsa.
One crispy flat corn tortilla topped with your choice of meat, refried beans, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, cheese, and sour cream.
One corn tortilla enchilada filled with chicken or cheese, topped with your choice of melted cheese and salsa.
One traditional handmade tamale filled with chicken or pork in your choice of authentic red or green salsa.
Four corn tortillas stuffed with chicken or cheese, smothered in your choice of sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
Four crispy rolled corn flautas filled with cheese or pulled chicken, topped with sour cream and crumbled cheese. Served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
Three crispy chicken flautas paired with two chicken enchiladas, covered in your choice of classic mole, salsa verde, or salsa roja. Served with rice and beans.
Two handmade tamales stuffed with tender pork or chicken in corn husks, topped with salsa roja or verde and sour cream. Served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
Two mild roasted Poblano peppers stuffed with melted Chihuahua cheese, egg-battered, fried, and topped with salsa roja and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
Deep-fried golden burrito filled with rice, beans, cheese, and your choice of meat, topped with sour cream and fresh guacamole. Served with pico de gallo.
Grilled chicken or steak stir-fried with bacon, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, topped with melted cheese and fresh avocado slices. Served with tortillas.
Char-grilled steak or chicken breast served over rich charro beans, accompanied by tender cactus salad, rice, and beans.
Marinated char-grilled steak or chicken breast paired with a cheese enchilada, creamy guacamole, and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and beans.
Sautéed strips of skirt steak tossed with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, salsa roja, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
Slices of grilled steak or chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and crispy fried potatoes in our mild salsa roja. Served with rice and beans.
Tender steak or chicken simmered in an fiery chile de árbol sauce made with tangy green tomatillos. Served with rice and beans.
Tender whole chicken pieces simmered in our authentic rich, complex chocolate-chile mole sauce. Served with Mexican rice and beans.
Tender slices of grilled chicken breast simmered with zucchini and onions in a tangy, spicy salsa verde. Served with rice and beans.
Lightly seasoned, fluffy traditional Mexican rice.
Savory refried beans seasoned with traditional Mexican spices.
Freshly prepared creamy avocado dip blended with lime juice and cilantro.
Smooth, cool Mexican sour cream.
Sliced tender cactus paddles tossed with pico de gallo, fresh cheese, avocado slices, olive oil, and oregano dressing.
Fresh green lime wedges.
Smooth green salsa made from blended tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic.
Classic red salsa prepared with roasted tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño peppers.
Crisp Romaine lettuce topped with diced tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded cheese, and a grilled chipotle-marinated chicken breast. Served with house chipotle ranch dressing.
Crisp homemade tortilla bowl stuffed with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, creamy guacamole, cheese, rice, beans, and sour cream.
Hearts of Romaine lettuce with tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and crispy fried tortilla strips.
Crisp hearts of Romaine lettuce tossed with classic Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Savory Mexican seafood broth filled with tender shrimp, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Rich tomato and chicken broth topped with crispy corn tortilla strips, melted cheese, avocado chunks, and fresh cilantro.
Comforting chicken soup with tender shredded chicken breast and fresh herbs in a warm savory broth.
Traditional hominy stew with tender pork, slow-simmered in a flavorful green chili and tomatillo broth.
Hearty homemade Mexican chicken soup served with tender chicken pieces, rice, cilantro, diced onions, and fresh lime wedges.
Mini fried burritos filled with plant-based cheese, rice, and beans. Served with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, vegan sour cream, and vegan cheese.
Warm flour tortilla filled with gooey meltable plant-based cheese, grilled to perfection. Served with sides of Mexican rice and beans.
Large flour tortilla packed with plant-based sour cream, fresh tomatoes, shredded lettuce, beans, and vegan cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Three soft tacos stuffed with plant-based protein or seasoned veggies, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and vegan cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Crispy deep-fried burrito filled with plant-based cheese, beans, and rice, topped with fresh guacamole, vegan sour cream, and vegan cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with plant-based filling, topped with your choice of salsa roja, salsa verde, or mole sauce, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
Deep-fried crispy pastry pieces rolled in cinnamon and sugar, served with rich vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup.
Traditional Mexican baked vanilla custard dessert coated in a golden caramel sauce.
Crispy fried Mexican dough pastry dusted in cinnamon sugar, served warm with chocolate or dulce de leche dipping sauce.
Classic Mexican fruit-flavored sodas made with natural sugar. Available in Mango, Pineapple, or Lime flavors.
Refreshing fountain drinks available in RC Cola, Diet Rite, or Lemon Lime.
A classic, refreshing blend of sweet lemonade and freshly brewed iced tea.
Freshly squeezed citrus lemonade, sweet and refreshing over ice.
Freshly brewed black tea served over ice.
Classic original green Monster Energy drink serving.
Nestled on South Michigan Avenue, La Cantina Grill stands out as a beloved South Loop culinary landmark, seamlessly blending classic Mexican recipes with modern dietary inclusivity. Celebrating traditional regional cooking methods—from slow-simmered birria and wood-grilled meats to house-roasted chili salsas—the kitchen delivers robust, sun-drenched flavors crafted with meticulous care.
Located just steps from McCormick Place and Soldier Field, the restaurant offers an energetic yet intimate tavern-like setting. Warm ambient lighting, rustic accents, and a lively background soundtrack establish an inviting rhythm for date nights, pre-concert dinners, and festive group gatherings. The cozy dining room fills quickly during peak hours, while charming outdoor sidewalk seating provides ideal alfresco dining during Chicago's warmer months.
Entree pricing generally ranges between $20 and $40, with single à la carte options like tacos, tamales, and enchiladas sitting between $6 and $9. Portion sizes are notably generous; platters arrive heavily laden with fluffy Mexican rice, refried or charro beans, and house-made salsas, ensuring that guests receive substantial value and often leave with leftovers.
La Cantina Grill excels in accommodation, boasting a standalone vegan menu complete with seitan meat alternatives, non-dairy cheese, and vegan sour cream. Gluten-free diners also benefit from extensive menu clarity on items like citrus-cured ceviche, corn-husk tamales, and corn tostadas. Given its proximity to major Chicago event spaces, making a reservation in advance is strongly recommended for weekend dining.
2106 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
107 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
2206 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Yes, La Cantina Grill features a comprehensive, standalone vegan menu. Plant-based entrees include Vegan Chimichangas, Vegan Tacos, Vegan Enchiladas, and Vegan Quesadillas made with seitan meat substitutes, meltable dairy-free cheese, and vegan sour cream.
Gluten-free diners have numerous certified choices across the menu, including the Mexican Ceviche, Coctel de Camaron, Quesabirria, Mayan Tamales, Tostadas, and traditional entrees like Bistec La Mexicana and Lomo En Salsa De Arbol.
Yes, guests are welcomed with a complimentary basket of freshly fried, crunchy corn tortilla chips accompanied by homemade red roasted tomato and green tomatillo salsas.
Spice levels range from mild (level 0) to fiery (level 3). Guests seeking mild comfort can choose dishes with cool sour cream or mild ranchera sauce, while heat seekers can opt for dishes simmered in fiery chile de árbol and green tomatillo sauces, such as the Lomo En Salsa De Arbol.
Located at 1911 S Michigan Ave in the South Loop, the restaurant is a short walk from both Soldier Field and McCormick Place, making it a prime spot for pre-game and pre-concert meals. Due to high demand on event days, reservations are strongly recommended.
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