Cantina Tortilla Grill has been serving up made-fresh-daily Mexican food in a laid back, fun atmosphere for over 10 years. Our uniquely crafted menu items follow the recipes created by our founder Guillermo Castro, whose love for travel and a passion for fresh Mexican food came together to influence every aspect of the restaurant.
Whether you’re enjoying a prickly pear margarita or one of your favorite tacos, we know you’ll find a simple yet distinctive culinary experience every time you visit Cantina.
Cantina Pepper Place
Mon – Thur: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: closed
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Starters
$3.75
Chips & Salsa
$3.75
$5.00
Homemade Guacamole
$5.00
$5.00
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo
$5.00
From The Streets Around the World
Your choice of sweet potato chips or garlic home fries
$10.25
El Mexicano- Fish Burger
Egg washed tilapia filet with grilled onions, tomato, melted chihuahua cheese & cilantro mayo
$10.25
$10.25
El Cubano- Cuban Sandwich
Serrano ham, roasted pork, manchego cheese, pickles & sour cream
$10.25
$10.25
El Argentino- Gaucho Steak
Churrasco, arugula, grilled onions, cilantro mayo, melted chihuahua cheese & roasted tomatoes
$10.25
$10.25
El Español- Molletes
Layer of refried beans on a bolillo roll with melted chihuahua cheese & pico de gallo
$10.25
Tacos Locos
Served in soft flour tortillas or substitute corn tortillas
$3.15
Vegetarian Taco
Grilled squash, cilantro mayo, roasted bell peppers, salsa verde & avocado
$3.15
$3.75
Taco de Carne Asada
Grilled tenderloin, pico de gallo, refried beans, avocado & chile de arbol salsa
$3.75
$3.75
Taco de Carnitas
Braised pork, pineapple pico de gallo, refried beans & chile de arbol salsa
$3.75
$3.95
Fish Taco
Egg washed tilapia filet, slaw, avocado, cilantro mayo, chile de arbol salsa
$3.95
$3.75
Taco al Pastor
Slowly cooked marinated pork with cilantro, onion, pineapple & chile de arbor salsa
$3.75
$3.95
Shrimp Taco
Grilled shrimp, cilantro mayo, poblano, corn, tomato, red onion, cilantro, avocado & mango salsa
$3.95
$3.75
Taco de Pollo
Tequila marinated grilled chicken breast, cilantro mayo, grilled green onion, salsa verde & pico de gallo
$3.75
Soups & Salads
Dressings: Cilantro Vinaigrette or Chipotle Ranch
$3.75
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$5.75
Soup of the Day
$3.75
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$5.75
$4.15
House Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in olive oil and fresh lime juice with cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, avocado & queso fresco
$4.15
with grilled chicken $10.95
with salmon $11.50
Big Plates
$11.50
Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas
With salsa roja, slaw, avocado & queso fresco
$11.50
$11.50
Churrasco Steak
With saffron rice, refried beans, queso fresco & pico de gallo
$11.50
$11.50
Grilled Salmon Filet
With poblano peppers, corn, garlic, mashed potatoes & queso fresco
$11.50
$11.50
Cilantro Chicken
Cilantro marinated grilled chicken breast with roasted corn, queso fresco, poblano peppers, cilantro & saffron rice
$11.50
$11.50
Shrimp Quesadillas
Grilled shrimp, cheese & bell peppers topped with black beans, corn, queso fresco & crema
$11.50
substitute chicken or steak
$11.50
Nachitos
Crunchy tortilla chips, shredded chicken tinga, melted chihuahua cheese, refried beans, crema & pico de gallo
$11.50
$11.50
Truck Fries
Garlic fries with the option of shredded chicken or cut grilled tenderloin, topped with cheese dip and pico de gallo
$11.50
Sides
$3.00
Saffron Rice & Beans
$3.00
$3.00
Sweet Potato Chips
$3.00
$3.00
Refried Beans
$3.00
$3.00
Spicy Slaw
$3.00
$3.00
Saffron Rice
$3.00
$3.00
Corn In A Cup
$3.00
$3.00
Frijol De La Olla
$3.00
$3.00
Garlic Home Fries
$3.00
$3.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.00
Postres
$4.00
Vanilla Flan
$4.00
$4.00
Churros
$4.00
$4.00
Choc. Chip Bread Pudding
$4.00
Margaritas
All of our famous house margaritas are crafted with a homeade sour mix, triple sec, and Sauza Hornitos tequila.
$8
Key Lima 'Rita
$8
$8
Prickly Pear 'Rita
$8
$8
Peach 'Rita
$8
Wine
$7
Cono Sur Sauvingnon Blanc
$7
$7
Four Bears Chardonnay
$7
$7
Four Vines Naked Chardonnay
$7
$7
Hooked Riesling
$7
$7
Orsino Pinot Grigio
$7
$8
Four Vines Zinfandel Truant
$8
$8
Boxhead Shiraz
$8
$7
Cranelake Merlot
$7
$7
Schell Creek Cabernet
$7
$7
Simple Life Pinot Noir
$7
Cervesas
$3.75
Budweiser
$3.75
$3.75
Bud Light
$3.75
$3.75
Michelob Ultra Light
$3.75
$3.75
Coors Light
$3.75
$3.75
Miller Light
$3.75
$3.75
Landshark
$3.75
$3.75
Shiner Bock
$3.75
$4.75
Dox XX Lager
$4.75
$4.75
Dos XX Amber
$4.75
$4.75
Corona
$4.75
$4.75
Corona Light
$4.75
$4.75
Sol
$4.75
$4.75
Victoria
$4.75
$4.75
Pacifico
$4.75
$4.75
Modelo Especial
$4.75
$4.75
Bohemia
$4.75
$4.75
New Castle
$4.75
$4.75
Amstel Light
$4.75
$4.75
Negra Modelo
$4.75
$4.75
Tecate
$4.75
$4.75
Red Stripe
$4.75
Craft Beer
$6.00
Good People IPA
$6.00
$6.00
Good People Pale Ale
$6.00
$6.00
Good People Brown Ale
$6.00
$6.00
Avondale Battlefield IPA
$6.00
$6.00
Avondale Spring Street Saison
$6.00
$6.00
Avondale Vanillaphant Porter
$6.00
$6.00
Cahaba American Blonde
$6.00
$6.00
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Lager
$6.00
$6.00
Trim Tab IPA
$6.00
$6.00
Trim Tab Rye Brown
$6.00
$6.00
Trim Tab Raspberry Berliner Weiss
$6.00
$6.00
Lagunitas IPA
$6.00
$6.00
Ghost Train Craft Lager
$6.00
$6.00
Ghost Train Switchman's Stash IPL
$6.00
$6.00
Ghost Train Terminal Station Brown Ale
$6.00
Happy Hour
3:00-6:00PM Monday-Friday
Margaritas $6.00 Domestic Beer $2.50 Imported Beer $3.50
Tapas & Tequila
Every Tuesday 5:00-9:00PM
Margarita and tequila cocktail specials with a special tapas menus
Need an event space?
Our private room is available for parties. Check below for open dates and call us to book today! 205.323.6980
Check out our catering menu.
Contact Us
Use the form below to contact us or email lyndsey(at)cantinabirmingham.com or jorge(at)cantinabirmingham.com for assistance.
